27 August 2020

Introducing Halloween Collection Blog Hop from Amazing Paper Grace

 

Create some BOOtiful creations with a new collection from Amazing Paper Grace – The Halloween Collection.  It's super SPOOKY cute!. 

Becca Feeken with Amazing Paper Grace supplied the dies for my use today. 

The Halloween Collection Details

This Halloween Collection includes three thin metal die sets They can be used separately or mix and match with each set in the collection. It goes especially well with the popular Charming Cottage Box Die Set as you will see while hopping through.


The Halloween Collection sets used!



My Project for Today:

Today, I'm using a die designed by Becca Feeken from Amazing Paper Grace called S4-1071 - Spooky Cottage Etched Dies Halloween Collection by Becca Feeken, available at Spellbinders.

Firstly, I created a slimline card and then I decorated a Cottage (S6-153) with (S4-1071) Spooky Cottage Dies. Both in the same style.

Honestly, It is the very first time when I made Halloween cards. I have never made them before. My first thought about Halloween was black and purple so I decided to use these two colours.


I started with the panel 3,93 x 8 inches. From outside to inside I ink blended with 4 Distress Ink to create a card's background. I splattered top of my card with white, acrylic paint.
Next, I die cut trees, fences, mummies, wood plans, bats and arranged a scene. To colour mummies, I used alcohol markers. 


To colour the Cottage I used the same Distress Inks. Roof tiles, mummy and tree were coloured with alcohol markers. The windows are made with vellum paper. Door and window frame is die cut from plain paper painted with gold acrylic paint. 

I've been really enjoying with these Halloween sets of Dies. They give you lots of possibilities to create.





SUPPLIES:
Stamps: none
Paper: white paper, black paper
Ink: Distress Ink: Scattered Straw, Picked Raspberry, Dusty Concord, Stormy Sky
Accessories:  The Halloween Collection from Amazing Paper Grace by Becca Feeken,, S4-1071 - Spooky Cottage Etched Dies Halloween Collection by Becca FeekenS6-153 - Spooky Cottage Etched Dies

The Halloween Collection is available now on Spellbinders’ website, click Halloween Collection from Amazing Paper Grace by Becca Feeken., PL-001 Platinum Die Cutting and Embossing Machine.

Visit the Creative Team for more Halloween Inspiration
Visit each Creative Team blog linked below for their take on creative paper crafting ideas with the new Halloween Collection!

Visit Joanna Wisniewska
Visit Kate Skonieczna - YOU ARE HERE
Visit Beatriz Jennings
Visit Tara Brown
Visit Beth Pingry
Visit Margie Higuchi
Visit Becca Feeken at Amazing Paper Grace


Join us online here:

SHARING - Amazing Paper Grace Creative Encouragement Community Facebook Group.

POSTING - Amazing Paper Grace Die of the Month page on Spellbinders. Upload so others can see your work!

TALKING - AmazingPaperGrace_Creates our new Instagram account.  You ask there, we answer there.




20 August 2020

Amazing Paper Grace August Die of the Month Blog Hop - Pop up 3D Vignette Telephone


Hold the phone!!!  It has been an exciting week for us all!!  We've been waiting with bated breath to announce our Creative Team!  Many are waiting for their dies to arrive but two of our newest designers are joining in today.  Today we are sharing the Amazing Paper Grace Die of the Month for August 2020 -  Pop up 3D Vignette Telephone.  It's super cute and guaranteed to bring a smile!

Becca Feeken with Amazing Paper Grace supplied the dies for my use today. 

If you missed our post introducing the new Creative Team, pop down to see the announcement on the blog.

Pop Up 3D Vignette Phone Details

We've spent all month making funny phone jokes and puns!  Do you realize this little relic is something that most teenyboppers haven't seen in person?  Just as with the typewriter, the phone is an iconic part of our history and technology.  Ever evolving, this phone will always be a part of our coming of age.  During the month we played "I Spy" to peek into how folks were using this die and this is what we found:

  1. A shaker card
  2. A notepad holder
  3. A mini 4-page scrapbook (which will hold Instax pictures)
  4. A gift card holder
  5. A card with multiple sentiments
  6. A basket

We're sure there are more, but in the meantime, here is some additional inspiration to pique your creativity.

                         

There are SIXTEEN dies included in the Telephone Set


My Project Today using 3D Vignette Telephone is a shaped Telephone and a card.




When I saw this beautiful butterfly paper, I bought it immediately. Combination of these two colours blue and light brown is one of my favourites.  Creating a 3D Telephone was simple and had a lot of fun.

I added a gold accent to give my creation a better look. I made this creation for my sister, and I wrote some kind words for her on the cards.

Additionally, like every 3D Vignettes, this is very simple to fold, put into an envelope and mail to your family or friends. 

My second project is a card in a vintage style.


Using S4-1025 Sweet Cottage Flowers Dies I made two roses and decorated my card. Additionally, I die cut "HELLO BEAUTIFUL" from the same paper as a background. 

I used scissors and cut out some printed leaves and put them under my flowers. 





SUPPLIES:

Stamps: none
Paper: MC Boutique 250gsm, LemonCraft "Gossamer Blue", Romantic Escape 230gsm, gold paper
Ink: Distress Ink - Vintage Photo, Walnut Stain, Black Soot
Accessories:  Amazing Paper Grace August 2020 Die of the Month - Pop Up 3D Vignette Telephone,  S4-1025 Sweet Cottage Flowers Dies, DOMAPG-APR19, lace, S4-987 Flutter Wings Shadowbox Butterflies


Visit the Creative Team for more Vignette Telephone Inspiration

Visit each Creative Team blog linked below for their take on creative paper crafting ideas with 3D Vignette Telephone, the new Amazing Paper Grace August 2020 Die of the Month!

Visit Joanna Wisniewska
Visit Kate Skonieczna - you are here :)
Visit Beatriz Jennings
Visit Tara Brown
Visit Beth Pingry
Visit Margie Higuchi
Visit Becca Feeken at Amazing Paper Grace


Did we miss any phone puns or memes?  Drop us a line in the comments!

Join us online here:

SHARING - Amazing Paper Grace Creative Encouragement Community  Facebook Group.

POSTING - Amazing Paper Grace Die of the Month page on Spellbinders -----> Upload so others can see your work!

TALKING - AmazingPaperGrace_Creates our new account on Instagram.  You ask there, we answer there.


If you are new to the Die of the Month Club, you may find this helpful -  

--------> How the Club Works.

If you missed the introduction, this will bring you up to date 

-------------->  Commonly Asked Questions.



12 August 2020

Elegant Twist Collection - Squares and Ovals together


Hi my crafty Friends,

Today I am sharing with you with my new inspiration for Amazing Paper Grace. 
I usually make square or rectangle cards but this time I decided to use a slimline base card. Honestly, I can say I love it and definitely I will use it more often.


I used a blue floral paper as a background of my squares. I used Elegant Twist Squares from the Elegant Twist Collection by Becca Feeken. Frames are die cut from gold and blue paper and glued together. As you can see on closeup pictures I offset them a little to get a better look. 


Under square frames, I used foam tape to get a little dimension. On the top, I put an oval die cut from the same Collection. In the middle, I stamped a sentiment "It's Your Birthday" from All Occasion Sentiments Stamp and Die Set from Flourished Fretwork Collection where you can find a set of 12 sentiment stamps and three coordinating thin metal dies.
I decorated my card with handmade flowers. I created them from creme paper and I used Amazing Paper Grace's. dies. List below.
 SUPPLIES:

Elegant Twist Ovals Etched Dies from the Elegant Twist Collection by Becca Feeken Elegant Twist Squares Etched Dies  from the Elegant Twist Collection by Becca Feeken All Occasion Sentiments Stamp and Die Set Flourished Fretwork by Becca Feeken
S5-416 - Elegant Twist Ovals Etched Dies from the Elegant Twist Collection by Becca Feeken S4-1049 - Elegant Twist Squares Etched Dies from the Elegant Twist Collection by Becca Feeken SDS-166 - All Occasion Sentiments Stamp and Die Set Flourished Fretwork by Becca Feeken

FLOWERS: