Spotlight Technique with Hot-Foiled Card Panels - 3 cards! by Sphoorti

 

 

Hello Poppy Peeps!

 

It's Sphoorti again with three cards for you today  (I know it seems like four from the pictures above but that's because one of the cards looks completely different when viewed at different angles. I'll tell you more about that later). I had this idea last year, but didn't get around to making it, so here you are stuck with me all the way in February with holiday cards! (Also because I absolutely love the holidays and can't help but make cards with that theme throughout the year!)

 

All of these cards worked off of the same materials. I had my hot foil machine out one day and I mass produced a number of hot foiled panels using the Leaf and Tendril Hot Foil Plate. The panel you see in the card below was made from Opal foil, and I can't say enough about how cool it is. It's seemingly colorless, but when you try to photograph it, it ends up looking completely different in each picture depending on the angle you take it. It's like getting ten cards in one, which is why you're seeing hundreds of pictures for the same card. <Can you blame me?>

 

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And a few months later, I pulled out the 2548 Stacked Joy craft die and die cut the panels at the center. Then, it was pretty much mixing and switching the various positive and negative die cuts. I made sure to use any scraps I had left to make additional cards so that I wouldn't lose any of that foiled goodness.

 

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In order to get that "spotlight look", I used the 2548 Stacked Joy craft die to cut multiple sentiments and stacked the alphabets to make them as thick as a chipboard. Then, I used the alphabet die cuts from the hot foiled card stock as the top layer and inlaid everything back and that was it!

 

 

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Thoughts? Questions? Epiphanies? Which of the cards was your favorite? I'd love to hear your opinions! Thank you for visiting! See you soon!

 

Love,

Sphoorti

 

 

 

Supplies

 

2548 Stacked Joy

PSF809 Leaf and Tendril Hot Foil Plate

FP1003 Rainbow Reflections Mirror Pad 6x6 pack

FP1002 Vintage Pastel Mirror Pad 6x6 pack

SH44004 Black Glossy Paper

Spotlight Technique with Hot-Foiled Card Panels - 3 cards! by Sphoorti

 

 

Hello Poppy Peeps!

 

It's Sphoorti again with three cards for you today  (I know it seems like four from the pictures above but that's because one of the cards looks completely different when viewed at different angles. I'll tell you more about that later). I had this idea last year, but didn't get around to making it, so here you are stuck with me all the way in February with holiday cards! (Also because I absolutely love the holidays and can't help but make cards with that theme throughout the year!)

 

All of these cards worked off of the same materials. I had my hot foil machine out one day and I mass produced a number of hot foiled panels using the Leaf and Tendril Hot Foil Plate. The panel you see in the card below was made from Opal foil, and I can't say enough about how cool it is. It's seemingly colorless, but when you try to photograph it, it ends up looking completely different in each picture depending on the angle you take it. It's like getting ten cards in one, which is why you're seeing hundreds of pictures for the same card. <Can you blame me?>

 

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And a few months later, I pulled out the 2548 Stacked Joy craft die and die cut the panels at the center. Then, it was pretty much mixing and switching the various positive and negative die cuts. I made sure to use any scraps I had left to make additional cards so that I wouldn't lose any of that foiled goodness.

 

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In order to get that "spotlight look", I used the 2548 Stacked Joy craft die to cut multiple sentiments and stacked the alphabets to make them as thick as a chipboard. Then, I used the alphabet die cuts from the hot foiled card stock as the top layer and inlaid everything back and that was it!

 

 

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Thoughts? Questions? Epiphanies? Which of the cards was your favorite? I'd love to hear your opinions! Thank you for visiting! See you soon!

 

Love,

Sphoorti

 

 

 

Supplies

 

2548 Stacked Joy

PSF809 Leaf and Tendril Hot Foil Plate

FP1003 Rainbow Reflections Mirror Pad 6x6 pack

FP1002 Vintage Pastel Mirror Pad 6x6 pack

SH44004 Black Glossy Paper

Panda-monium! by Rachel Duong

Hi, it's Rachel and I am here in the midst of Panda-monium! The birthday balloons are a bit out of control but the party is just getting started. I am super excited about the new Poppystamps February release! When I saw the "Whittle Panda Pickup Kit" I couldn't wait to create a card. It comes with four pandas and lots more, wow!

I used solid colors straight out of the packs, giving it a child-like quality. I did not ink blend or paint any of the pieces. Instead, I gathered a palette of yellows and greens with a blue background.

Have you tried the paper stacks? The color assortment, variety of gorgeous glitter and foiled finishes are second to none! The additional dies I used were the Poppystamps "Word Balloons" and the "Whittle Spinner Background".

Steps to create this card.
1. Die cut a card front measuring 4 x 5.25 from the Memory Box Stormy Blue paper pack.
2. Place the "Whittle Spinner Background" die over the upper part of the card front and run through die cutting machine.
3. Die cut the panda bear two times, once out of black and another time out of white card stock. There are four pandas to choose from!
4. Using a small scissor for fussy-cutting, cut out the black eyes, ears, nose, and paws. Glue them onto the white panda. 
5. Die cut the wheels for the truck in black and the fenders and hub caps in brown or grey.
6. Die cut the truck in yellow from the Memory Box Sunset Orange paper pack.
7. Using three shades of green from the Memory Box Lush Green paper pack, die cut three stalks of bamboo.

8. Choose six shades of green and yellow paper and die cut balloons. 
9. Tape embroidery thread to the back of each balloon.
10. Die cut the speech bubble in black card stock from the Poppystamps "Word Balloons" die.
11. Heat emboss the sentiment in white powder.

12. Adhere the pieces onto the card front.
13. Finally, adhere the card front onto a charcoal card base.

Thanks for stopping by the party. I hope you had a blast. Please take a look at the new Poppystamps February release. There are so many fun things just waiting to be crafted! Have a wonderful day!

 

Supplies

 

KT005 Whittle Panda Pickup Kit

2341 Whittle Spinner Background

2380 Word Balloons

SP1006 Stormy Blue 6x6 pack

SP1003 Lush Green 6x6 pack

SP1002 Sunny Orange 6x6 pack

 

Panda-monium! by Rachel Duong

Hi, it's Rachel and I am here in the midst of Panda-monium! The birthday balloons are a bit out of control but the party is just getting started. I am super excited about the new Poppystamps February release! When I saw the "Whittle Panda Pickup Kit" I couldn't wait to create a card. It comes with four pandas and lots more, wow!

I used solid colors straight out of the packs, giving it a child-like quality. I did not ink blend or paint any of the pieces. Instead, I gathered a palette of yellows and greens with a blue background.

Have you tried the paper stacks? The color assortment, variety of gorgeous glitter and foiled finishes are second to none! The additional dies I used were the Poppystamps "Word Balloons" and the "Whittle Spinner Background".

Steps to create this card.
1. Die cut a card front measuring 4 x 5.25 from the Memory Box Stormy Blue paper pack.
2. Place the "Whittle Spinner Background" die over the upper part of the card front and run through die cutting machine.
3. Die cut the panda bear two times, once out of black and another time out of white card stock. There are four pandas to choose from!
4. Using a small scissor for fussy-cutting, cut out the black eyes, ears, nose, and paws. Glue them onto the white panda. 
5. Die cut the wheels for the truck in black and the fenders and hub caps in brown or grey.
6. Die cut the truck in yellow from the Memory Box Sunset Orange paper pack.
7. Using three shades of green from the Memory Box Lush Green paper pack, die cut three stalks of bamboo.

8. Choose six shades of green and yellow paper and die cut balloons. 
9. Tape embroidery thread to the back of each balloon.
10. Die cut the speech bubble in black card stock from the Poppystamps "Word Balloons" die.
11. Heat emboss the sentiment in white powder.

12. Adhere the pieces onto the card front.
13. Finally, adhere the card front onto a charcoal card base.

Thanks for stopping by the party. I hope you had a blast. Please take a look at the new Poppystamps February release. There are so many fun things just waiting to be crafted! Have a wonderful day!

 

Supplies

 

KT005 Whittle Panda Pickup Kit

2341 Whittle Spinner Background

2380 Word Balloons

SP1006 Stormy Blue 6x6 pack

SP1003 Lush Green 6x6 pack

SP1002 Sunny Orange 6x6 pack

 

I Love You Deerly by Meghan Kennihan

Hi Crafty Friends,
I created a winter scene using the Whittle Forest Reindeer Kit and Adelaide Snowflakes Dies. This kit is perfect for winter and masculine cards.

Make Crafty Friends Q & A:
Q: What is your favorite animal for masculine cards?
A: Me? Bears

I started my card with a sheet of paper from the Stormy Blue 6x6 Paper pad and splattered it with Copic White and gold paint. I die cut 5 of the snow mounds from the kit to create a forest floor covered in snow then I added the trees in green plaid and basic forest green. I finished the card with the cute little deer and snowflakes in the sky.

Supplies

2531 Adelaide Snowflakes

SP1006 Stormy Blue 6x6 pack

KT003 Whittle Forest Reindeer Kit craft die

I Love You Deerly by Meghan Kennihan

Hi Crafty Friends,
I created a winter scene using the Whittle Forest Reindeer Kit and Adelaide Snowflakes Dies. This kit is perfect for winter and masculine cards.

Make Crafty Friends Q & A:
Q: What is your favorite animal for masculine cards?
A: Me? Bears

I started my card with a sheet of paper from the Stormy Blue 6x6 Paper pad and splattered it with Copic White and gold paint. I die cut 5 of the snow mounds from the kit to create a forest floor covered in snow then I added the trees in green plaid and basic forest green. I finished the card with the cute little deer and snowflakes in the sky.

Supplies

2531 Adelaide Snowflakes

SP1006 Stormy Blue 6x6 pack

KT003 Whittle Forest Reindeer Kit craft die

Cabin Snowglobe by Candice Crawford

Hey there crafty friends, Candice back on the blog today with another winter card. Today I am using the Cabin Snowglobe die set. I really like the versatility of this die as you can make pop-up Snowglobe cards or use the die set on its on for a focal image on the card. 

 I used the die’s today as a focal image on the card. I think this die set lends itself for masculine cards, therefore I will mailing this card to my brother for his birthday. Although the die set comes with several pieces to create a cabin scene, the card came together rather quickly. 



For the background of the scene I used my Distress Oxide inks in Tumbled Glass and Broken China with water splatters to make the appearance of snow. I also used white glitter paper to add a bit of shimmer and shine to the scene. 

I really enjoyed creating this card. Thank you all for stopping by the blog today. Until next time….Happy Crafting.

Cabin Snowglobe by Candice Crawford

Hey there crafty friends, Candice back on the blog today with another winter card. Today I am using the Cabin Snowglobe die set. I really like the versatility of this die as you can make pop-up Snowglobe cards or use the die set on its on for a focal image on the card. 

 I used the die’s today as a focal image on the card. I think this die set lends itself for masculine cards, therefore I will mailing this card to my brother for his birthday. Although the die set comes with several pieces to create a cabin scene, the card came together rather quickly. 



For the background of the scene I used my Distress Oxide inks in Tumbled Glass and Broken China with water splatters to make the appearance of snow. I also used white glitter paper to add a bit of shimmer and shine to the scene. 

I really enjoyed creating this card. Thank you all for stopping by the blog today. Until next time….Happy Crafting.

December Challenge: Gift It! by Michele K. Henderson

 

Hello Crafty Friends,

We are thrilled that you've stopped by today to check out our latest challenge, Gift It! There's still time to play along and create a charming holiday tag using a Poppystamps die or stamp. Your tag could be randomly selected to win a $20 Gift Certificate to spend on your latest must-haves from the Poppystamps store! Get all the details and see even more Gift It inspiration, like the bright tags from this month's special guest designer, Nancy Salked on the original post right  here!

I used a few brand new Poppystamps dies to create this sweet reindeer trio of tags! I started with my tag base cut in a cheerful blue, then added the Snowflake Loop in crisp snowy white!

I cut a combination of trees in wintery pine and spruce colors, and arranged three trees on each tag. I created three different reindeer in warm winter hats and antlers, and assembled them all into the cheerful tag trio. All of the trees, reindeer, and adorable little hats are all from the Whittle Forest Reindeer Kit.

 

A few sparkly Fairy Jewels and some twine and these tags are ready to shine on gifts for my family. These little reindeer would look sweet in tiny pink hats too!

 

From all of here at Poppystamps, we wish you the happiest of holidays and the merriest of crafty days for 20223!

Thanks so much for joining us today!

 

 

 

 

 

Supplies

 

KT003 Whittle Forest Reindeer Kit craft die

2538 Snowflake Loop

JWL005 Christmas Fairy Jewels

December Challenge: Gift It! by Michele K. Henderson

 

Hello Crafty Friends,

We are thrilled that you've stopped by today to check out our latest challenge, Gift It! There's still time to play along and create a charming holiday tag using a Poppystamps die or stamp. Your tag could be randomly selected to win a $20 Gift Certificate to spend on your latest must-haves from the Poppystamps store! Get all the details and see even more Gift It inspiration, like the bright tags from this month's special guest designer, Nancy Salked on the original post right  here!

I used a few brand new Poppystamps dies to create this sweet reindeer trio of tags! I started with my tag base cut in a cheerful blue, then added the Snowflake Loop in crisp snowy white!

I cut a combination of trees in wintery pine and spruce colors, and arranged three trees on each tag. I created three different reindeer in warm winter hats and antlers, and assembled them all into the cheerful tag trio. All of the trees, reindeer, and adorable little hats are all from the Whittle Forest Reindeer Kit.

 

A few sparkly Fairy Jewels and some twine and these tags are ready to shine on gifts for my family. These little reindeer would look sweet in tiny pink hats too!

 

From all of here at Poppystamps, we wish you the happiest of holidays and the merriest of crafty days for 20223!

Thanks so much for joining us today!

 

 

 

 

 

Supplies

 

KT003 Whittle Forest Reindeer Kit craft die

2538 Snowflake Loop

JWL005 Christmas Fairy Jewels

Three Christmas Cards for Last Minute Inspiration by Meghan Kennihan

Hi Crafty Friends,
Christmas is coming up fast but these two cards are quick and easy to create and the critters can be used all winter so if you order now you can still use them in January, February, and March!

Make Crafty Friends Q & A:
Q: How many Christmas cards did you make this year?
A: Me? 140+

The first card is with the darling mom/daughter or father/son pair of Whittle Polar Bears.

I used the Wintertime Snowflake Frame Die to frame this duo. Then I splattered the entire card with white Copic Opaque Paint and added the sparkle with Christmas Fairy Jewels.

For my second card, I used the same Wintertime Snowflake Frame die but this time I created a scene with the Whittle Forest Reindeer Kit.
I splattered a beautiful blue paper from the Stormy Blue 6x6 Paper Pad with Copic Opaque white and gold watercolor paint to create a shimmery snow.

The Freestyle Script Joy die just adds the perfect sentiment for how this deer family is feeling spending the holiday together.

BONUS CARD! The Oval Fold Frame die makes highlighting sentiments and shape dies easy. I used it below to frame my sentiment from the Christmas Sparkle Set with the fun Whittle Cocoa with Whip die.

I embellished the edges with the Scallop Tall Curve Border Die and added some holly to match the plaid in the Memory Box Holiday paper.
Here is how it opens...

 

Supplies

 

2547 Whittle Polar Bears

CL511 CL511 Christmas Sparkle

2540 Joy Freestyle Script

KT003 Whittle Forest Reindeer Kit craft die

2534 Wintertime Snowflake Frame

JWL005 Christmas Fairy Jewels

2359 Oval Fold Frame

2361 Scallop Tall Curve Border

2541 Whittle Cocoa with Whip

2536 Layered Holly Leaf Trio

SP1006 Stormy Blue 6x6 pack

Three Christmas Cards for Last Minute Inspiration by Meghan Kennihan

Hi Crafty Friends,
Christmas is coming up fast but these two cards are quick and easy to create and the critters can be used all winter so if you order now you can still use them in January, February, and March!

Make Crafty Friends Q & A:
Q: How many Christmas cards did you make this year?
A: Me? 140+

The first card is with the darling mom/daughter or father/son pair of Whittle Polar Bears.

I used the Wintertime Snowflake Frame Die to frame this duo. Then I splattered the entire card with white Copic Opaque Paint and added the sparkle with Christmas Fairy Jewels.

For my second card, I used the same Wintertime Snowflake Frame die but this time I created a scene with the Whittle Forest Reindeer Kit.
I splattered a beautiful blue paper from the Stormy Blue 6x6 Paper Pad with Copic Opaque white and gold watercolor paint to create a shimmery snow.

The Freestyle Script Joy die just adds the perfect sentiment for how this deer family is feeling spending the holiday together.

BONUS CARD! The Oval Fold Frame die makes highlighting sentiments and shape dies easy. I used it below to frame my sentiment from the Christmas Sparkle Set with the fun Whittle Cocoa with Whip die.

I embellished the edges with the Scallop Tall Curve Border Die and added some holly to match the plaid in the Memory Box Holiday paper.
Here is how it opens...

 

Supplies

 

2547 Whittle Polar Bears

CL511 CL511 Christmas Sparkle

2540 Joy Freestyle Script

KT003 Whittle Forest Reindeer Kit craft die

2534 Wintertime Snowflake Frame

JWL005 Christmas Fairy Jewels

2359 Oval Fold Frame

2361 Scallop Tall Curve Border

2541 Whittle Cocoa with Whip

2536 Layered Holly Leaf Trio

SP1006 Stormy Blue 6x6 pack