It’s been a rough couple of weeks with lots of things going on in my work life, dealing with a litigation for my family, and my health failing me (still not sure what is going on there, but I’m going in for more tests next week), and I just haven’t had much time for crafting. However, given that September 6th yis my 10th anniversary, I wanted to take a little time to use my new Birch Press Designs Dazzle Layering Die Set to make a super quick but spectacular card for Mr. CraftyPaws. Yes, these dies are a bit pricey (currently $72), but because the results are so amazing and they are so versatile (you can use single or multiple layers, parts, etc.), I think they are well worth the money.
As my hubby and I both love the color blue, I thought it would be fun to use shiny, sparkly card stock in silvers and blues. The base is a sparkly blue from DCWV The Glitter Cardstock Stack Classics (sorry the pictures don’t do this justice). The next layer up (Layer C) was cut from a blue-green silver, the middle layer (Layer B) was cut from a light blue silver, and the top layer (Layer A) was cut from a pure silver cardstock. These foiled cardstocks were from the 6 x 6 DCWV Foiled Cardstock Stack and the 6 x 6 Recollections Christmas Foils Paper Pad. Then for the center pinked circle opening, I die cut “10” from an old numbers die set (sorry I don’t know the brand) using more of the pure silver foil cardstock; I actually stacked 5 of them to better stand out from the Dazzle layers. HINT: Gluing all these layers together, especially the top most intricate layer was made easy by using my favorite wet glue: Art Glitter Glue with a Fine Nozzle Tip.
That was it! I think this may have been one of the fastest cards I’ve ever made, but I love how clean and dynamic it is! Click the following picture to watch the process video of making this anniversary card:
This card is being entered into the following challenges:
613 Avenue Create Anything Goes with Optional Clean and Simple Challenge
Crafty Gals Corner Anything Goes Challenge
Crafter’s Castle Anything Goes with Optional Fall/Halloween
Cute Card Thursday Anything Goes Challenge
Word Art Wednesday Anything Goes Challenge
Creatalicious Anything Goes with Optional Pastels Challenge
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Anything Goes Challenge
Through the Craft Room Door Anything Goes Challenge
Crafts Galore Encore Anything Goes Challenge – WINNER
Happy Anniversary Mr.& Mrs. Crafty ! Hope you can get to what is ailing you and you can get on the mend soon. Take care,
XO April
Aka Nana Rogers
Thanks so very much April! I hope they can figure out why I feel so poorly. I feel blessed to have crafting therapy. 🙂
What a stunning card! Congrats on the your 10th. My heart aches for you in your trials. Praying for you and the strength through your journey.
Julie
Awww thank you so very much Julie! It’s wonderful to see your comment. I hope all is well with you and yours as well! xoxo
I am so sorry to hear about all of this going on in your life. Health problems are the worst. I will pray for you and your family because I believe in the power of prayer. I had surgery on Wednesday on both my arms they are cut from wrist to armpit. I will be out of crafting for months but i am always here to talk. Sending big pugs and warm hugs, xoxo
Thank you so much sweet friend! I will be praying for you as well. Much love, Kristina
Congrats!!!! Love the card! I have that set of dies and love them too.
Thank you! Oooh aren’t these dies the best?! I hope you’re enjoying yours!
Stunning card! Love the dies! Thank you for sharing your project with us at the Crafts Galore Encore “Anything Goes” September Challenge. Good Luck and hope to see you again next month!
Carole x DT
Thanks so much Carole! I love these dies!
What a VERY effective and beautiful card, love the colour combo. Happy Anniversary. I’m sure hubby was thrilled with it. Hope your health improves and life in general. Thank you so much for joining us in our ATG challenge at Through The Craft Room Door this week. Looking forward to see you again next challenge.
Faith TTCRD DT
Daffodil Cards {My Blog}
Through The Craft Room Door
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Thanks so much Faith! Yes, he loved it. 🙂
Love this card, great layering and colours. I hope your health and life in general improves for you. Thank you so much for joining us in our ATG challenge at Through The Craft Room Door this week. Looking forward to see you again next challenge.
Faith
daffodil-faitha.blogspot.co.uk
Daffodil Cards {My Blog}
Through The Craft Room Door
ttcrd.blogspot.com
You’re so sweet. Thanks Faith!
Great card! I live the stencil with the anniversary years in it! Thank you so much for entering our challenge at Crafty Gals Corner Challenges this week. Be sure to join us next time too!
Blessings,
CGC DT
Scrapbookingmamaw {My Blog}
Crafty Gals Corner Challenges
Awww thanks Jeanie!
Lovely design with great colours and fabby design. A big thank you for joining us over at Creatalicious challenges.
Love n hugs
Marie
Thanks so very much Marie!
A really stylish card!
Thank you soo much for taking part in our “anything goes with optional pastel colours” challenge over at Creatalicious & good luck in the draw.
Hope to see you again in our new challenge as well…
Hugs,
Melanie
(DT-Coordinator Creatalicious Challenges)
(DT Crafty Friends)
(DT The Sketchy Challenges)
Thanks very much Melanie!
Awesome card design! LOVE the layering and the colors! Thank you for joining the Crafter’s Castle’s September Challenge! –Tasha ☺
Thank you so very much Tasha!
Great die-cut. Thank you for joining our September Challenge at 613 Avenue Create. Our October Challenge is ongoing and we would like for you to join us again. Have a wonderful day!
JO ANN
https://jatterburycreations.blogspot.com
You’re so kind. Thanks Jo Ann!