I'm here for you

Today I'd like to showcase the Nesting Flower die set!  This is a staple in any collection.  There is so much you can do with this die.  I have shown before that you can also make clouds as well.  I do apologize, but this die is currently out of stock, but check out the other nesting dies available here

 

Today I used the die set as flowers.. the way it was intended to be.  I cut multiple layers from different purples and simply glued my flower together. 

 

For my background, I created using distress inks and placed some purple ribbon behind my flowers for added eye candy.

I used the stamp from Cas-ual Fridays - I'm here for you.  For the light purple background I used the background stamp from a stamp of approval box by Catherine Pooler and heat embossed.  This is from the Lovely Notes collection.

This is a super simple card with lots of possibilities..  You could dress it up even more or keep it simple.  Sometimes simple is best.

Have a great day!!
 

Pond Scene using Zig markers

Hello!  Thanks so much for stopping by.  Today I'd like to showcase the Spring Pond die. from Die-Versions.

 

 

 

I simply took Strathmore Bristol Watercolor (smooth surface) paper and cut my die with the Vagabond 2.    I then used Zig Clean Brush Markers and a Water Brush to apply the color.  This is a super simple card, but I have a family member who loves the outdoors and flowers so she will LOVE it!

 

For the background, I took another piece of watercolor paper and with blues made a water and sky look.  I traced around the die cut with a pencil so that I just placed the blue where I needed to.  After assembling the card, I opted for an orange background so it would make the dragonfly pop a bit.

 

 

 

 

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Baby Girl Congratulations!

Hello!  Thanks so much for stopping by.  Today I will be showcasing the Baby Border die available here.

 

 

The Baby Border die has so many possibilities.  I created a Congratulations card for a Baby girl.  It is a simple card, but girlie!  I even created a video to show how I did the process.  I am a beginner on videos.. but I thought this one would be a great way to start.  You can find the video here on YouTube.

 

Products used:

Die-Versions - baby border die

Joy Clair - oh Baby

So Suzy Stamps - Ink bites

Lindy's Stamp Gang - Flat Fabio

 

 

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Stop by daily to see tons of inspiration from the gals here at Die-Versions here.

Die-Versions, Joy Clair and DL.ART CELEBRATIONS blog hop

We here at Die-Versions have collaborated with two awesome companies:  Joy Clair Stamps and DL.ART  to come up with a fun and festive Celebration Blog Hop. We want to showcase how well our three companies products work together.  Die-Versions makes very intricate and lovely dies; Joy Clair makes high quality clear stamps; and DL.ART makes gorgeous rayon hand dyed crinkle ribbon and also carries bakers twine and other hand crafted seasonal supplies.

The Celebration Blog Hop will take place on Wednesday, May 18th, Thursday, May 19th and Friday, May 20th.  Over the three days all Design Team Members will be sharing with you projects they have made for all the many upcoming Celebrations that come around this time of year, ie....Weddings, Baby Showers, Baby Births, Graduations, Father's Day, and of course Birthdays!  All Design Team Members will be using supplies from all three companies to make their projects so you can see for yourself how lovely these products work together and how dies, stamps and ribbons are the perfect combination!!

There will be prizes for those who comment on all the blogs over the three days and who become followers of all the blogs. Die-Versions is giving away a $50.00 Gift Certificate to the Die-Versions store. Joy Clair is giving away 3 $25.00 Gift Certificates to the Joy Clair store, one each day  and DL.ART is giving away a $10.00 Gift Code to the DL.ART store to one lucky winner!!  The prizes will be announced on all three of the companies  Die-Versions, Joy Clair and DL.ART blogs on Sunday, May 22nd.

DL.ART is running a 3 day Special during the Blog Hop for all of the Design Team Followers ~ 12% off your entire order at DL.ART by using code:  DJDHOPS this code will only be valid on the 3 days of the Celebration Blog Hop.

 

You should have come here from Kathy Ota's blog, if not, then please start at the beginning of the at Die-Versions Blog.   The entire list of Designers for the entire Celebration Blog Hop is listed on the Die-Versions Blog.

I started off by prepping my Baby Girl Bootie.  I used double sided tape when die cutting the bootie so I could make it a sparkly with glitter. 

 

 

I then took my stamp set from Joy Clair Oh Baby and combine It's a and Girl to fit in the window of my shaker card.  I placed my frame and drew with a pencil so I knew where my opening was to be.

 



 

I then erased all of my pencil marks and placed my frame with foamie (I purchase this in the kids section at my craft store).  It gives the dimension for the shakers to shake.

 

 

I then placed the Baby Girl Bootie on the card base and used pink crinkle ribbon from DL.ART for the bootie tie. 

The final product came out so full of cuteness!  I hope that you will take time to visit each of the 3 companies collaborating together.. They all have wonderful items to offer.  Happy Crafting!

 

 

 

 Your next stop on the blog hop is Crystal

 If you should get lost along the way please go back to the Die-Versions Blog and the whole list for each day will be listed there.
I hope you have enjoyed the Celebration Blog Hop!! Be sure to
leave comments on on all the blogs for a chance at winning one of the many
prizes!

Love with butterflies

Hello!  Thanks so much for stopping by.  Today I want to showcase the new Love from the Curly Words collection.  I absolutely love this new release from Die-Versions.

 

 

 

I have seen a few cards using the collar fold and of course I wanted to try one.  I assembled my card in a 5.5 x 5.5 fashion.  Most collar fold cards I have seen were to the right side, but I knew I wanted to use my word LOVE in some fashion.  So I decided to do a top fold collar style. I simply cut in about 1.5 inches and folded the edges of the cut line down.  It is helpful to use the point of your corners to make the fold.  I used my scor buddy to get a straight line.   I used the MFT Stamps border dies to make the edges on the folded card.  I had to do a partial for the edges on each side since I only wanted it on the edges.

Butterflies to me.. are a sign of hope and life.. The gorgeous butterflies are all from Crafters Companion, Sara Davies collection (an HSN purchase from Craft Day :) )  Along with the butterfly embossing folder.  This collection is stunning in person! 

 

I cut the Love die from Die-Versions Curly word collection in coordinating purple and adhered it to the top.    I then placed some Tonic Nuvo Crystal drops all over.  I got carried away, but I'm in love with these new drops.  I used some of the embossing folder for the pattern and added several that were not on the folder.

 

I hope this has inspired you to be crafty!  As always, when shopping at Die-Versions be sure to use kara15 for 15% off of your order.  This can not be combine with any other sales or promotions. 

 

 

~Kara

 

 

Happy Easter

Hello!  Thanks so much for stopping by.
 

I started off my project with purchasing a 9x9 shadow box.  I then went to the dollar store to purchase my grass and 'real' eggs.

 

I took the Happy Easter Egg die and cut in pink.

I then placed my egg die cut in with the grass 

After I had everything in place being very careful I placed the backing to the shadow box and what a beautiful masterpiece.  I had this idea in my mind for quite a while.  The Easter Egg die is so versatile.  It can be used in so many different ways.

 

 

Thanks so much for stopping by!  I hope this had given you a creative spark to craft! 

 

When shopping at Die-Versions be sure to use kara15 for 15% off your purchase.  This can not be combine with any other sales or promotions.

Have a BEAUTIFUL day

~Kara

 

Happy Easter

Hello!  Thanks so much for stopping by. 

 

Creating Spring cards can be so fun!  I love bright fun colors and that is what Spring has to offer.   New life.. new beginnings... which leads into my favorite SUMMER!

 

I started off by taking my card base and using distress inks to make my sky color.  I wasn't incredibly particular about this because I knew I'd have some layers over top.  I then took my Grassy Hills from My Favorite Things and cut two layers.  I used foam dots for my top layer to add that dimension.

 

I took the Nesting Flower die from Die Versions and  die cut blue.  I did two different colors because no two clouds are ever the same.  Once you have the flower cut simply take your scissors and cut in half.  You can do many different sizes clouds with the flowers.  I always try to add dimension to my cards.  The top cloud I added some foam pieces to make it raised .  Don't be afraid to add some dimension!

 

I then cut out the GORGEOUS Happy Easter egg die.  This die cut out is stunning.  I traced the egg on white and cut that with my Brother Scan N Cut for my layer behind the egg.   I was going to add glitter and such to the egg, but truthfully it is so beautiful I decided not to take away from the die cut.

 

I topped of the card with Sunny Skies die from My Favorite Things and added a few flowers from the Painted Thank you from Concord & 9th.

 

I hope this has inspired you to be crafty!   

 

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Have a great day!

~Kara

 

 

Rainy Day

Hello!  Thanks so much for stopping by

 

I want to share with you an adorable card that I made for the Nature's Wonders Linky Challenge found here with Craftin Desert Divas.  I do hope that you will submit a Nature card or project!  Why not for a chance to win!

 

I first took out my Rain or Shine set (speaking of WIN.. I won this set in a challenge.. so winning is possible).  I stamped what I thought I'd use .. colored in the images using my Spectrum Noir markers.. I colored the images I knew I was using and then I cut on the Brother Scan N Cut my images.  I need to fiddle with this darn machine a bit more.. Some of my cuts are not as clean as they were in the beginning.. Anyways, I cut all of the images.  You will notice there is a the stamped saying When Life Gives You a Rainy Day Play in the puddles.. If you want something to cut on the Scan N Cut, you need to put a closed circle or shape around that image or saying.  Just a little tip!

 

After everything was cut I played around with how I wanted it laid out.  I had an idea of what I wanted.  I just received the new Lawn Fawn paper stack so I flipped through that and there was the perfect colors.. I knew I didn't want tons of paper to show, so I cut 1 1/2 inches and placed them on the outer edge. 

 

For my clouds I used the new Nesting Flower die set from Die-Versions.  Once I had them die cut, I simply cut the flower in half for my clouds. 

I ended up using the When Life Gives you a Rainy Day Play in the puddles stamp on the inside of my card.    I do not tend to stamp the inside of my card, but I thought this looks adorbs in there.

For the photo shoot I used the adorable blue hearts sequins from Craftin Desert Divas to spread around.



Live Simply Cascading Card

Hello!  Thanks so much for stopping by

 

The idea for a cascading card came from a group on Facebook.  I saw one posted and my jaw dropped.  Instantly knew I'd be making one.  So I found a great YouTube video tutorial on how to make the cascading part and oh my did it turn out gorgeous (not the base but the entire card, LOL).

 

 

 

I knew in my mind what I wanted to do when I first saw the style of card.  I took out my Heartfelt Creations Vintage Floret collection and went to town making flowers.  I had the pink and brown idea in my mind so to paper it went.  I used Versamagic Pixie Dust and distress ink Vintage photo for my edges.    I stamped out several flowers using my MISTI tool and got to shaping.  I made way more than I needed, but will use them in a project again.

 

I measured and cut each open spot that would be visible using the Vintage Floret paper pad collection.   Once I was to the inside portion of the cascading card I placed small x's in pencil so I'd know which one to stamp.  I took the card apart and stamped the visible spaces with VersaMagic Jumbo Java.  I had to use a scratch piece of paper to cover the cardstock I had already put in place when I stamped. 

 

After I had everything cut and stamped I placed the Live Simply die cut from Die-Versions onto the front.  This cut little die cut fits PERFECTLY on the front.  This die is in the farewell category.. so you'll want to grab this ASAP if interested.

 

I then placed all of my flowers where I thought was perfect.  I started small and went larger to the top and it worked perfect to be able to 'shut' the card.  They do lay flat if you do not had tons of dimension.  I certainly won't be able to use a regular envelope to mail.  I would not want my flowers to smash anyways, so to mail.. it will cost more than a regular stamp.

 

I hope that you enjoyed this cascading card.  I know I LOVED making this. The actual base/style is simple to make.  It's your embellishments that take the time.

Happy Crafting!

~Kara

 

 

 

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This card is entered into the challenge

Crafting from the Heart Challenge - #98

 

 

 

 

 



You are a sweetheart!

Hello!  Thanks so much for stopping by

 

Today I want to share a card I made.  Valentine's Day is right around the corner, but this style could be used for any time.

 

I used the Heart Background from Die - Versions and cut a solid pink layer behind.  I then took a scrap piece of paper with Brutus Monroe wagon ink and a blender tool.  I wanted the edges to have the bold edged look.  I then took You are a Sweetheart stamp from the Simon Says Stamp Hello, Beautiful and embossed that in scarlet from Brutus Monroe.  Adding some red/white twine and a few sequins from Craftin Desert Divas Sweetness mix.

 

I then placed foam squares on the back of my scrap piece of paper for some dimension.. Added some kraft paper to the background and poof a perfect card!

 

 

This card entered in a challenge at:

Simon Says Stamp - Monday Challenge

DL ART  - Valentine 

Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes Wednesday Challenge



LoVe

Hello!  Thanks so much for stopping by.

 

Today I want to showcase the Heart Pops from the Whispers collection (Die-Versions)!

 

I had a few different ideas in my mind for the die.  I cut many different colors and ended up with this perfect match.

 

I put my solid base down in red and in another cut I did pink.  I knew I only wanted the word 'love' to accent for my top layer.  I cut the word love from the center balloon and glued it down.  It made the perfect look for what I wanted.   I topped it off with Spectrum Noir sparkle pen in pink. I took my clear glitter pen and added a few more strokes of glitter.  A picture can not really pick up the true beautifulness of a glitter pen, but in person it looks stunning. 

I love you stamp is from Virginia Turtle. 

Other dies used are Avery Elle Wonky Stitches, MFT double circle die.

 

The Heart Pops die can be found here

 

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Thanks so much for stopping by!  Happy crafting

~Kara

 

This card is entered into the challenge:

Simon Says Stamp - Monday Challenge

Simon Says Stamp - Wednesday Challenge Anything Goes

 

Merry Christmas

Hello! Kara here today with a traditional color Merry Christmas card. It certainly is turning Fall like here in Western PA.  With that brings chilly weather and with chilly weather brings Christmas!

 

I decided to make a tradition color Christmas card using a few different dies.  I used the Delicate Tree from the Whispers collection.  Using green cardstock, I cut the tree and just knew it needed something else. I then took the actual die and traced it on the red cardstock and fussy cut.   The star is a perfect size for the topper and it comes from the Make a Wish set.  The final touches came with using stickles to 'glitterize' and make it sparkle.

 

I love inking up the embossing folder before I run it through my Big Shot, so that is what I did!  It gives such a different look to each embossing.  Using green and red and then running it through my Big Shot.

 

The sentiment Merry Christmas is from the Sweet Wordlet collection Merry Christmas.

 

 

 

Thanks again for stopping by!  Be sure to check out the other amazing Design Team creations here.

As always, when shopping at Die_Versions, save yourself some money and use the code kara15 for 15% off your purchase.  Not valid with other discounts or sales.

 

~Kara

 

 

 

September is Prostrate Cancer Awareness month!

Hello!  Thank you so much for stopping by!  I am honored and thankful to be on the DT team for Die-Versions.  I thought for my first project that I would share a card I made.  September is Prostrate Awareness Month and what a way to honor my ahhhhmazing Dad (Prostate Cancer SURVIVOR).  He lights up a room with is whistle and smile! 

 

I started off using the Awareness-Heart from the Whispers Collection and knew I wanted to make it light blue for the Prostrate Awareness. 

 

 

 

 

I took Versa Magic Brilliance ink and inked away.  The brilliance line doesn't always photograph nice, but in person I assure you it gives a gorgeous shine and shimmer.

 

 

 

I knew I wanted to make this a shaker card (who doesn't love a shaker card).  So I then took transparency film and attached it to the heart. 

 

 

Added some foam to make it stand away from the cardstock.  I then added some random blue glitter, sequins and microbeads.  I purposely added a few pink hearts because after all my Dad was the first guy to ever have my heart.

 

 

I used the stamp set 408 Pink Ribbon Background from Sparkle N Sprinkle.  Stamped the background using the MISTI (seriously this tool is amazing).  I then embossed with Hero Arts Clear.

Also, on that stamp set comes a survivor stamp.  I stamped this 2 times along each side and again embossed with clear.

 

 

I decided the hearts on the background stamp needed to be blue.  So I took a colored pencil and lightly colored in the hearts.

 

 

I then pieced everything together and attached my shaker portion to the main card.  I absolutely love how this turned out and what a way to honor my Dad.  Cheers to him being a survivor!

Thank so much for taking time to read my blog post!  I'd love to hear any feedback you may have.   Please be sure to check out the other blog posts for the Die-Versions amazing design team here.

 

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 ~Kara



Die Versions creative design team announcement

Hello!  Thank you for stopping by Create By Kara

 

I have some amazing news that I'd love to share with you.  I have been chosen to be on the Die Versions design team.  I am over the moon excited to share my creations and I hope to inspire you!

 

I have a special coupon code that will be just for YOU!  (keep reading to the end)

 

I have been a scrapbooker for YEARS and this will be an outlet for me to share.  I love the craft community, because one person can inspire many.  There are so many beautiful ideas on the internet and I am thrilled to be sharing mine with you.

 

If you love working with dies, this blog will be for you.  If you have never worked with dies, this blog is for you.. tricky, huh!  I'd love to answer any questions you have, if you are just starting out.  I never claim to be a professional, but I do claim to love crafting.

 

The link to check out and purchase from Die Versions is Die-versions  .  ANY purchase you make will give you 15% off your total purchase.  ** Code not valid with other discounts/sales **  Enter code:  kara15

 

 

~Kara