Amazing Paper Grace October Die of the Month Blog Hop – Flourished Fleurit

Elegance is our go-to style at Amazing Paper Grace.  We are always on the hunt for those elegant elements that you can add to a card that gives it just the right feel and appeal.  This month we’re head over heels for a year around a cascade of tendrils that can be snipped here and there to be used for top and bottom card decoration.  Say welcome to the Amazing Paper Grace October 2021 Die of the Month – Flourished Fleurit.

The inspiration for Flourished Fleurit comes from looking through our stashes for just the right Rectangle or just the right Square.  Guess what – Flourished Fleurit can be both.  A snip here or a snip there puts give is just the right proportion to be a rectangle or a square.  We cleverly added in sprigs of flowers so that you can cover your transitions.  Hunting for elegant corners for a slimline – look no further.  A slip or two has you covered.

 

Here are some ideas that might inspire you to create:

1.  Snip between all four corners for slimline decoration 2.  Snip between the connecting rod and cinch for a square 3.  Cut as a rectangle for a beautiful A7 layout with many options.

**Dies for my creations today were supplied by Amazing Paper Grace.**

 

There are 9 dies included in the Flourished Fleurit.

 

My Project Today using Flourished Fleurit.

I love the festive feel of this die set so I made a big Christmas card and a gift card holder in matching design. I used gold-mirror cardstock for these open scrollwork and it turned out just gorgeous.

Designer Tip: The biggest die has a fancy shape that is really great for making a card base, I created a gift card folder by folding the cardstock die cut in a half.

Supplies:
Accessories: Amazing Paper Grace October 2021 Die of the Month – Flourished Fleurit

Stamps: none
Paper:  Mintay Papers, gold-mirror cardstock
Ink: none

For more Flourished Fleurit Inspiration

Visit each Creative Team blog linked below for their take on creative paper crafting ideas with Flourished Fleurit, the Amazing Paper Grace October 2021 Die of the Month!

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The Amazing Paper Grace Die of the Month is available exclusively at Spellbinders Paper Arts during October 2021. Flourished Fleurit at the special kit club price, along with other membership perks.

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Amazing Paper Grace September Die of the Month Blog Hop – Pop Up 3D Vignette Vintage Cash Register

Cha-ching!  Is there any living person that hasn’t absolutely been intrigued by a Cash Register and all of its compartments and treasure it holds inside?  As kids, it’s one of the first grown up toys we played with.  The sound of a cash register ringing means prosperity and so many good things.  Say welcome to the Amazing Paper Grace September 2021 Die of the Month – Pop Up 3D Vignette Vintage Cash Register. 

The light-hearted, pun-filled sentiments are perfect for any occasion, to send this 3D Fold Flat card.  Want to let someone know how valuable they are to you? Then the "Priceless" sentiment will say that loud and clear.  Want to express your opinion?  Then actually you’re looking for the "Just My .02" sentiment.  It’s so cute, there’s even a front drawer where you can actually fold and put in some currency.

Here are some ideas that might inspire you to create:

1. Make the traditional cash register and stock it with gift cards

2. Make a basket from both facades for donations or as a friendly tip jar

3. Are you in the middle of a fundraiser?  Use it as a table favor to break the ice.

4. Create a mini album with a cash register on the front and back for kids to record their savings

 

Dies for my creations today were supplied by Amazing Paper Grace.

There are 16 dies included in the Pop Up 3D Vignette Vintage Cash Register.

 

My Project Today using Pop Up 3D Vignette Vintage Cash Register.

 

I couldn’t resist creating a 3D cashier – it’s so pretty and full of details. I didn’t stick to classiccolor combo, but used purple and pink metallic cardstock for feminine look.

 

Designer Tip:  First, cut out using the dies and then be sure to use an embossing mat for the second run – as this dies have some gorgeous details and they emboss just lovely!

Supplies:
Accessories: Amazing Paper Grace September 2021 Die of the Month – Pop Up 3D Vignette Vintage Cash Register ; Prima Marketing paper flower, gems.
Paper: metallic cardstock – purple, pink, gold and pale blue; Mintay Papers scrapboooking papers.

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Amazing Paper Grace August Die of the Month Blog Hop –Lattice Petal Foldover

It’s a square card front! It’s an envelope! It’s both!! In the transformers world of dies, we love for our dies to be used in many different ways. This die was designed to function as both a card front and for the petals to fold over to enclose a notecard. The pretty lattice filigree is just the icing on top. Welcome to your stash, the Amazing Paper Grace Die of the Month for August 2021 -Lattice Petal Foldover.

You asked and we listened. Our May 2020 Die of the Month was so popular that we made a slightly smaller, dainty version. Becca said that the inspiration for this die set is all about the Note Card. As someone who loves to drop a little notecard into lunch boxes, drop them into packages, and even leaves them on the door for delivery people -this is quick and easy. Die-cut 10 of the lattice petal jackets and 10 of the 3" (or 3×6 for a folded note) notes for inside and you’ll always be ready with a stunning note.

Here are some ideas that will inspire you to create with the foldover elements:

1. A box with the foldover as the lid;

2. Notecards (there is even a closure piece);

3. A sweet, petite basket.

Dies for my creations today were supplied by Amazing Paper Grace.

There are14 dies included in theLattice Petal Foldover.

My Project Today usingLattice Petal Foldover.

As a keepsake of a lovely meeting I made a scrapbook page featuring a photo of my friend and me, and lots of embellishments. Die cuts out of scrapbooking papers allowed me to match perfectly the colors to my work.

Designer Tip: 

I cut the cutouts into pieces to use as embellishments on my scrapbook.
In the piece shown below, there are 10 pieces that decorate my scrapbook page.

Supplies:
Accessories: Amazing Paper Grace July 2021 Die of the Month – Lattice Petal Foldover
Stamps: none
Paper and embellishments: “Sugar&Spice” 12×12” paper pad by P13, “Sugar&Spice” Decorative Tags, “Sugar&Spice” stickers
Ink: golden aquarell

My second project is this small treat holder :)

For more Lattice Petal Foldover Inspiration

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Home Sweet Home – Pop Up 3D Vignette

It’s so true that all paths lead home.  It’s during this long stint with the pandemic that many of us have come to realize that it doesn’t matter where you are; it’s the people you are with.  That’s the inspiration that fed into the creation of the July 2021 Amazing Paper Grace Die of the Month, Pop Up 3D Vignette Home Sweet Home.  The sentiment that comes within the set says it all – You are My Home.

There’s just something so quaint and sweet about little houses.  They mean so much to us – a place of safety, a place of comfort, a place of love.  It’s only fitting that one should show up as a Mini Vignette!  This card folds flat to fit into an envelope to be sent through the mail.  It beckons you to insert your favorite pictures, a multipage note or sweet nothings on the three panels that rest inside.

Here are some ideas that might inspire you to create:
1.  A mini scrapbook album
2.  A table centerpiece with a house on each side
3.  Separate the small house facade and use it on a card, a scrapbook layout, and beyond!

There are 21 dies included in the Pop Up 3D Vignette Home Sweet Home:

For more amazing projects, using this Die Of the Month set, be sure to visit the following bloggers from Amazing Paper Grace Design Team!

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Amazing Paper Grace June Die of the Month Blog Hop – Victorian Splendor Slimline

What’s better than one world?  Well, of course, it’s the best of both worlds!  Today we are introducing a new Slimline Die that is part of an A7 Card Front – we call it an all-in-one.  Who knew that slimline could look so feminine – welcome the slim new Amazing Paper Grace Die of the Month for June 2021, Victorian Splendor Slimline.

Dies for my creations today were supplied by Amazing Paper Grace.

Our inspiration is always being able to get the most out of a die set and this one scores high on the bar for functionality and feminine appeal.  If you can imagine a "Card Creator" type of die that has an inset Slimline, a decorative inset Border, and a sentiment label that could all be used in a Card Front – then you’d be looking at Victorian Splendor Slimline.  It has A2 and A7 elements.  It functions as a Card Front and pretends to be a slimline – all in one. 

Here are some ideas that might inspire you to use pieces of the set:

1.  Pull the mini-sized slimline out and use it separately. 
2.  Inlay the border at the bottom and top of a landscape A7 Card. 
3.  Create a tall gatefold by folding in the border panel on two cuts of the A7 card front.

There are 10 dies included in the Victorian Splendor Slimline.

My Project Today using Victorian Splendor Slimline.

Designer Tip: I was first apprehensive about using heavily patterned papers with this set, but unnecessarily so. These patterns also look beautiful on such papers, taking on a slightly gothic feel.

Supplies:
Accessories: Amazing Paper Grace June 2021 Die of the Month – Victorian Splendor Slimline, Latarnia Morska box, gems

Paper: Mintay Papers “Old Manor” collection

For more Victorian Splendor Slimline Inspiration

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Amazing Paper Grace May Die of the Month Blog Hop – Mini 3D Vignette Garden Gate

You can tell that around here, we adore spring and the prospect of blooming flowers. This month we invite you to take an idyllic stroll to a place of beauty. It calls and beckons to you, to come and sit down and enjoy your surroundings and all of the nature around you. Today I’m introducing a beautiful new Amazing Paper Grace Die of the Month.  The way in . . . is through the Garden Gate. Introducing the beautiful new Amazing Paper Grace Die of the Month for May 2021, Mini 3D Vignette Garden Gate.

Dies for my creations today were supplied by Amazing Paper Grace.

This A7 showpiece folds flat into an envelope, only to expand and sit on a desktop where it invites the lucky recipient to take a stroll through the Garden Gate. As always, this die is meant to break apart and use the dies separately.  The elements are less than 4" wide and are begging you to use them on an A2 card. You’ll love the charming details – hinges, a hook lock and a swinging sign to record your message.

Here are some ideas that might inspire you to create a flat card or box:

1.  The picket fence for a gatefold card (hint the gate really opens).
2.  The Arches for a wedding.
3.  The flowers and vines are curved to fit the arch but also make a wreath.
4.  A picket fence box and the arches for handles.
Inviting you to plan your own garden and know you are in a place of peace and beauty when you come in through the Garden Gate.

There are 15 dies included in the Mini 3D Vignette Garden Gate.

My Project Today using Mini 3D Vignette Garden Gate.

I made a 12×12”  layout with a photo of me and my new baby friend – Radzio :) This was one of greatest joys during the Covid time and I wanted to document it – this  fairy garden gate seemed to be a perfect embellishment to go with a cute photo.

As my second project I made a treat box – if you want to create your own, you just need to glue “bottom” (which is a rectangular piece of cardstock)  to the gate and that’s it, you can fill it with candy!

Supplies:
Accessories: Amazing Paper Grace May 2021 Die of the Month – Mini 3D Vignette Garden Gate

Paper: scrapbooking paper pad “Alice in Wonderland” (Stamperia), plain kraft, white, red cardstock.

For more Mini 3D Vignette Garden Gate Inspiration

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Amazing Paper Grace April Die of the Month Blog Hop – Dahlia Dimensional Doily

This month is coming up all flowers!  We turned spring up a notch and have more "unique" blooming flowers for you to try.  Today I’m introducing a set of dimensional flowers in the Amazing Paper Grace Die of the month for April 2021, Dahlia Dimensional Doily.

Dies were furnished to Creative Team Members by Becca Feeken of Amazing Paper Grace.

Three new flowers.  We are showcasing three new flowers!  Easy, easier, easiest.  Easy – Dahlia Dimensional Doily is a flower made with round disks that link together to form the base and the petals.  Built on the same concept as dimensional doilies, this representation of flowers creates a focal element that has some height.  Easier – One round piece in the set, with eight cut and folded circles combines to make a familiar round dimensional flower.  Easiest – Sweet spiral flowers with a score line that lets you fold over and shape the spiral. Oh, and don’t forget a background that when cut twice gives you a full A2 Background.

All together the background and flowers create a sweet, layered dimensional finished card that can be made for an A2 or an A7 card base!

There are 11 dies included in the Dahlia Dimensional Doily.

My Project Today using Dahlia Dimensional Doily.

Supplies: foamiran, handmade paper, Latarnia Morska kraft card box
Paper: Kraft and red cardstock, Mintay Papers: “Farmlife”, “Springtime” :
Accessories: Amazing Paper Grace April 2021 Die of the Month – Dahlia Dimensional Doily

 

 

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Dhalia Dimensional Doily Die

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Amazing Paper Grace March Die of the Month Blog Hop – Mini 3D Vignette Floral Mason Jar

 

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It doesn’t take many steps past February to begin to ache for the stirrings of spring.  Blooming flowers are the earliest sign and we have something to get you started.  Today I’m introducing the Amazing Paper Grace Die of the Month for March 2021, Mini 3D Vignette Floral Mason Jar.

Becca Feeken of Amazing Paper Grace sent me these lovely dies to create with.

 

Imagine kicking rocks as you walk down a sweet rural road, on one of the first days the weather hints that the seasons are starting to change.  You pick wildflowers and rush home to put them into a jar of water to keep them perky for the days to come.  This is the inspiration that struck Becca when she put together the flower and mason jar combination.  It’s so cute and sweet!!

This easy to assemble mason jar can contain anything, but today it holds layered flowers.  This flat side look is just like a real bouquet.  Glue them or layer them with foam tape to make a dramatic statement.  The mason jar can be left solid or cut like a frame for a shaker card the stems are simply threaded through each lid to secure them for arrangement.  If you’re partial to flat cards, use the filigree band with two brads to hold your stems! This makes a lovely card front bouquet, complete with stems.

There are 16 dies included in the Mini 3D Vignette Floral Mason Jar

My Project Today using Mini 3D Vignette Floral Mason Jar

a lovely bouqet of flowers, in a cute jar/vase that folds flat and a simple gift wrap that matches the style.

Papers: Mintay Papers; “Forever Young”

Accessories: Amazing Paper Grace March 2021 Die of the Month – Mini 3D Vignette Floral Mason Jar

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The Amazing Paper Grace Die of the Month is available exclusively at Spellbinders Paper Arts during March 2021. Mini 3D Vignette Floral Mason Jar at the special kit club price, along with other membership perks.

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Introducing the Amazing Paper Grace | Make A Scene Collection

 

Hi crafty friends!  It seems like we have been waiting for months for February to roll around.  We have been working in the background, holding our breath, tapping our feet and waiting on tippie toes to show you a new collection!  Ta-dah!!!  Today we are introducing a new Amazing Paper Grace Collection called Make A Scene!!!  It was designed by Becca Feeken and is available at Spellbinders.  Stay tuned for a video link at the bottom of the post.

 

NOW, TO EXPLAIN THIS TO YOU . . . 

In the past, Becca has created several interactive collections . . remember 3D Vignettes and remember Shadowbox Vignettes?  One of the things Becca does, is she tries to create a new twist on interactive that you can also use with flat cards and with past collections. That means new material for your old material.

WHAT IS MAKE A SCENE?

 

Make A Scene is an interactive card collection and a flat card collection, all in one – you choose based on your style.

 

The interactive portion is made with a card base that folds in six different layered scenery options.  The 3D card base folds flat but slides open to reveal a dimensional scene.  Since it has a 3D profile, the opened card makes quite a splash and can be set out on a desk for showing off.  The card base is huge and it offers you the chance to snag one of six scenes that cover many occasions.  If the six scenes are not your occasion du jour, then by all means dive into your huge stash of dies and insert your own contents.

 

The flat card portion is made with the individual scenes.  Each of the components for the scenes can be cut onto the top of a panel and used on a flat card or as part of a 3D Vignette or as part of a shadowbox scene.

 

Today we are prepared to show you – each Creative Team Member has created both a 3D Card and a Flat Card so that you can see the best of both worlds!

 

My Projects for Today

 

My interactive “Home Sweet Home” card:

I’m using S6-165 Make a Scene Card Base and S4-1081 Cozy Home.

The closed card looks like this:

This is the back of the card – there is a place for a note:

And here is my second project – I made two simple, house shaped cardlets. Using the patterned scrapbooking paper as a background helped me to create “a scene”.

 

Designers Tip: I used scrapbooking papers to cut out the base and my panels – these papers were sturdy enough and their designs added a lot of depth to my project.
When cutting all the elements, I used a magnetic cutting mat, which is a life saver! You don’t have to tape dies to papers, because they are firmly hold by the mat while rolling them through a diecutting machine.

 

How to Assemble:

 

When you see the card base it will make total sense how this goes together.  Here is a quick start video to lay it all out for you.

 https://youtu.be/qoUPVLTvDEY

 

Make A Scene Availability:

These dies and plates are available from Spellbinders right now!

Click here: Make A Scene Collection

Click on the links to each member, they’re waiting to inspire you to create something beautiful:

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Giveaway! 

You could win an Amazing Paper Grace Die of the Month! Enter to win on our new Instagram Account https://www.instagram.com/amazingpapergrace_creates/. All  of the entry details are there, look for this image below:

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Altered Book–Album jesienny cz.1

 

Na bazie starej książki, jeszcze jesienią zrobiłam jesienny album z- kolejny z roku 2020 o pandemicznej rzeczywistości. Środkiem albumu podzielę się w kolejnym poście, a dzisiaj pokazuję okładkę. Ozdobiłam ją wycinankami z cudownego zestawu miesiąca Amazing Paper Grace na luty 2021 “Bella Diamante” – wielkość odpowiadała idealnie na okładkę :)

 

Using an old book as a base, I made a fall album back in the fall – another one from 2020 about pandemic reality. I’ll share the inside of the album in a future post, and today I’m showing the cover. I embellished it with die cuts made with Amazing Paper Grace’s gorgeous February 2021 "Bella Diamante" Die Of The Month – the size was perfect for the cover :)

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Kartka jak malowana / Faux painted card

Mam dziś do zaprezentowania kolorową kartkę z papierowym kwiatem. Wykorzystałam papiery do scrapbookingu jako tło oraz jako płatki. Żeby dodać więcej objętości kwiatu, zmoczyłam płatki i pogniotłam je.

Today I have to present a colorful card with a paper flower. I used scrapbooking papers as a background and for petals. To add more dimension to the flower, I wet the petals and crumpled them.

 

 

Do wykonania kwiatu użyłam poniższego zestawu wykrojników.

To make the flower I used the die set below.

 

Shapeabilities Sweet Cottage Flowers Etched Dies 3D Vignette Mini Album Collection by Becca Feeken S4-1025

 

 

 

 

 

Wykorzystałam również ornament z przepięknego zestawu Bella Diamante, który jest zestawem miesiąca w subskrypcji Amazing Paper Grace Die of The Month na luty oraz prostokąt-serwetkę z kolekcji Picot Petite (Rectangles).

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Amazing Paper Grace February Die of the Month Blog Hop – Bella Diamante

This month’s Amazing Paper Grace Die of the Month is an elegant tall card with a diamond motif as a focal point.  It’s a new shape to the line-up and today I’m introducing the Amazing Paper Grace Die of the Month for February 2021, Bella Diamante.

Becca Feeken of Amazing Paper Grace sent me these stunning dies to create with.

Becca says a book cover with four elegant corners inspired her, she thought it was a dreamy and dramatic way to showcase a frame.  Bella Diamante is a 5 x 7 card front, with several element layers and rims to use as inlays.  These multiple rims and elements will allow for both A2 and A7 cards.  Elegance reigns supreme with the ability to create shaped cards,  framed cards, or simply embellish with class.

There are 7 dies included in the Bella Diamante

My Project Today using Bella Diamante

With this Die Of The Month I created a scrapbooking layout featuring my dog’s favorite toy, that he got for Christmas. I used paper die cuts in colors matching my background papers and cut them into smaller pieces to use them as embellishments.

My second project is a super fast card. I used the biggest die to cut out the card base, which is so easy and looks fabulous, then embellished it with one ornate cut out and 3 flowers. Thanks to patterned papers I didn’t have to put much on it and it literally took me 10 minutes to create it. I love this dies set!

Supplies:

Paper: AB Studio scrapbookig paper, Mintay Papers scrapbooking papers, white, black and pink cardstock
Accessories: Amazing Paper Grace February 2021 Die of the Month – Bella Diamante, adhesive letters by Heidi Swapp, glittered heart from Thickers Valentine’s set.

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Walentynki 2021– efektowne kartki

 

Pierwsze Walentynki w tym roku wykonałam przy użyciu dużego wykrojnika, który był wykrojnikiem miesiąca we wrześniu 2020 (i jest jeszcze w sprzedaży). Z uwagi na słuszne rozmiary, można go wykorzystać do wycięcia bazy, a ornamenty z zestawu pasują do niej idealnie kształtem.

I made my first Valentine cards this year using the large die that was the Die of the Month in September 2020 (and is still on sale). Because it’s just the right size, you can use it to cut out the card base, and the ornaments from the kit fit it perfectly in shape.

Ponieważ okazja jest miłosna, to na moich kartkach króluje czerwień i róż, słodkie wyznania i dużo kwiatków wyciętych wykrojnikami Cinch and Go IV.

Because the occasion is a love one, my cards are dominated by reds and pinks, sweet confessions and lots of flowers cut out with the Cinch and Go IV die-cutting dies.

Wykrojniki, których użyłam do wykonania moich kartek walentynkowych:

I used these dies to make my Valentine’s cards:

 

Lattice Quadrante – APG Die of the Month

Shapeabilities Cinch and Go IV Etched Dies

Christmas Cascade Card Base Etched Dies

 

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Amazing Paper Grace January Die of the Month Blog Hop – Mini 3D Vignette Valentines Mailbox

Remember the days in grade school when you dreamed of all the little envelopes you would collect in your pouch from Valentine’s Day?  Well, we gotcha covered! Today I am introducing the Amazing Paper Grace Die of the Month for January 2021, the Mini 3D Vignette Valentines Mailbox.

Becca Feeken of Amazing Paper Grace sent me these wonderful dies to create with.

Sweet hearts and petite envelopes are a symbol of love.  The Amazing Paper Grace Mini 3D Vignette Valentines Mailbox harkens back to the days where you thought that the number of envelopes measured how loved you were.  No worries, this elegant mailbox holds a bouquet of enveloped surprises and is a clever way to hide some cute little messages.  Oh, and the front of the mailbox opens!  Becca uses the inspiration from a vintage mailbox as the basis for this elegant representation where romantic and cute go hand in hand.

Don’t worry if you don’t have a sweetheart this year.  After the holiday, this set can be used as a blue mailbox.  Did you notice it is a mini-sized 3D Vignette?! Built just like the grand sized vignettes that came before it, this little mini stands 4.75-inches tall and folds flat for mailing to your sweetheart!

There are 17 dies included in the Mini 3D Vignette Valentines Mailbox

My Project Today using Mini 3D Vignette Valentines Mailbox

Using this lovely set of dies I made a 3-panel cascade card. There is a mailbox on the middle panel, containing 4 small cards (for secret messages), with handles embellished with hearts. The upper edges of panels are embellished with cut out small hearts too.

My second project is a box (as a gift packaging) for a specialty tea. I used patterened scrapbooking papers to cut the basic shapes and make it pretty.

Designer Tip: Small heart dies are of the same shape but different size – you can easily layer them for a more interesting effect.

Supplies: glue, double-sided tape, gems, 3D adhesive squares;
Paper: Mintay Papers (different collections), AB Studio paper;  golden metallic cardstock, regular cardstock;
Accessories: Amazing Paper Grace January 2021 Die of the Month – Mini 3D Vignette Valentines Mailbox

For more Mini 3D Vignette Valentines Mailbox Inspiration

Visit each Creative Team blog linked below for their take on creative paper crafting ideas with Mini 3D Vignette Valentines Mailbox, the Amazing Paper Grace January 2021 Die of the Month!

 

Visit Agnieszka Posluszny (you are here!) Visit Elena Olinevich Visit Anita Kejriwal Visit Linda Parker Visit Kate Skonieczna Visit Joanna Wisniewska Visit Beatriz Jennings Visit Patricia Manhire Visit Becca Feeken at Amazing Paper Grace

 

The Amazing Paper Grace Die of the Month is available exclusively at Spellbinders Paper Arts during January 2021. Mini 3D Vignette Valentines Mailbox at the special kit club price, along with other membership perks.

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APG December 2020 Die of the Month – Rose Garden Promise

Today I am introducing the Amazing Paper Grace Die of the Month for December 2020,

Rose Garden Promise.

 

Becca Feeken of Amazing Paper Grace sent me these beautiful dies to create with.

Becca shares her inspiration for this 5×7-inch frame-worthy card front that resembles the look of stained glass.  She says, " ‚God gave us memory so that we might have roses in December,’ a quote by James M Barrie. It is precisely that quote that inspired me to think of roses at the end of the year. It has much to do with the promise of an approaching spring, buds bursting forward, and the gift of hope.  As one who loves rituals, I finished off 2019 with a die template that featured roses and decided it was worthwhile to pay them homage at the end of 2020."

Isn’t it only fitting to go forward with hope for the future and for new and worthwhile things that will break through.  From the entire Amazing Paper Grace Creative Team, let this be a beautiful end to your year; we hope that through making, it brings with it the bonus of lovely memories. 

 

We want to inspire you with different combinations using the December Die of the Month, Rose Garden Promise etched die.

These are a few of our ideas!

Stained Glass Wedding Card Shaker Card Anniversary Card Window Card Valentine’s Day Card

I bet you can come up with a few, share them in a comment!

There are four (4) dies included in the Rose Garden Promise

My Project Today using Rose Garden Promise

Here is the card (5×7”) and a set of two little notebooks that I created using this die. The big roses are so decorative that I kept the composition and my color choices simple. With the card I went for a bit rustic look with outstanding shiny gold roses. Leaves are additionally painted with a bit of a dark brown watercolor paint.

Designer Tip:

To make the notebooks, I glued golden cardstock diecut on the colorful scrapbooking paper, than scored it in a half to make a cover. White pages inside are stiched to the cover. I love their simple, but elegant look and they are super easy to make!

Supplies: Jane Davenport watercolors, gems from a stationary store.
Paper: Mintay Papers, golden cardstock, dark brown metallic cardstock,
Accessories: Amazing Paper Grace December 2020 Die of the Month -  Rose Garden Promise

Visit the Creative Team for more Rose Garden Promise Inspiration

Visit each Creative Team blog linked below for their take on creative paper crafting ideas with Rose Garden Promise, the Amazing Paper Grace December 2020 Die of the Month!

Visit Patricia Manhire Visit Agnieszka Posluszny Visit Elena Olinevich Visit Nida Tanweer Visit Tara Brown Visit Anita Kejriwal Visit Linda Parker Visit Kate Skonieczna Visit Joanna Wisniewska Visit Beatriz Jennings Visit Becca Feeken at Amazing Paper Grace

The Amazing Paper Grace Die of the Month Rose Garden Promise is available exclusively at Spellbinders Paper Arts during December 2020. Rose Garden Promise at the special kit club price, along with other membership perks.

View the Rose Garden Promise Video Here:  https://youtu.be/anv1M0K6gaI

How would you use the Rose Garden Promise die? Tell me in a comment!

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Amazing Paper Grace November Die of the Month Blog Hop – Pop Up 3D Vignette Poinsettia Sleigh

 

 

If you haven’t already jumped into Christmas preparations, are you ready to sleigh it?  Today we are sharing the Amazing Paper Grace Die of the Month for November 2020 – Pop Up 3D Vignette Poinsettia Sleigh.  This one is a little bit different because it folds down flat for mailing as do all the dies in the 3D Vignette lines.

 

Becca Feeken of Amazing Paper Grace sent me these lovely dies to create with.

 

Poinsettia Sleigh Details

 

This die can be used as flat detail on a 2D surface but transforms into a 3D show piece so easily that we’re happy you will have both options.  Becca traditionally creates a high end die that doubles as a decoration piece in November of each year.  Let’s just call it icing on the cake for the holidays.  It’s really a satisfying venture to grab a cup of coffee and sit down to put it together as it is to set it out on the table.

Today we want to inspire you to think of different combinations using the Poinsettia Sleigh.  Here’s what we had in mind:

 

Table Center Piece Table Setting Favor Filled with Candy and Goodies Part of a Wonderland Menagerie Flat 2D on the front of a card

   

In the comments let us know how you think it should be used.

There are 21 dies included in the Pop Up 3D Vignette Poinsettia Sleigh

 

 

My Project Today using the Pop Up 3D Vignette Poinsettia Sleigh

I made a set of a sleigh with poinsettias and a wreath card, in a bit rustical style. I love how the natural colors of kraft and red cardstock look together, giving the lovely effect.I also used these great poinsettia dies to make flowers for a wreath card.

Designer Tip:  I used an embossing stylus to “unflatten” the paper diecuts and give my poinsettias more natural look

Supplies: silver microbeads, embossing stylus, white gems
Stamps:  Agateria “Wesołych Świąt”
Paper: Piatek13 “Four Season: Winter” paper pad, red and kraft cardstock, Coredinations cardstock
Ink: Latarnia Morska “Dark Chocolate”
Accessories:  Amazing Paper Grace November 2020 Die of the Month – Pop Up 3D Vignette Poinsettia Sleigh

P.S. 

In the Amazing Paper Grace Creative Encouragement Facebook Group there are two Step-by-Step Tutorials that take a novice through creating some spectacular poinsettias.  I hope you’ll join the group so that you have both of those methods in your toolbox.  They’ll come in handy this Christmas Season.

 

You can also view the 6.5 minute Youtube on the Poinsettia Sleigh Assembly.

 

Visit the Creative Team for more Poinsettia Sleigh Inspiration

Visit each Creative Team blog linked below for their take on creative paper crafting ideas with the Poinsettia Sleigh, the new Amazing Paper Grace November 2020 Die of the Month!

 

Visit Joanna Wisniewska Visit Beatriz Jennings Visit Patricia Manhire Visit Agnieszka Posluszny (it’s me!) Visit Elena Olinevich Visit Sathya Kala Sankaran Visit Tara Brown Visit Linda Parker Visit Kate Skonieczna Visit Becca Feeken at Amazing Paper Grace

 

 

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Amazing Paper Grace October 2020 Die of the Month Blog Hop – Pop Up 3D Vignette Camera

Strike a pose!! In this world of smartphones and selfies, everyone is a photographer.  Because every day we are tied to cameras of some sort, it seems only fitting to acknowledge our love of the camera.  It is hard to resist!  Today we are sharing the Amazing Paper Grace October 2020 Die of the Month – 3D Pop Up Vignette Camera.

 

 

Becca Feeken of Amazing Paper Grace sent me these lovely dies to create with.

Pop Up 3D Vignette Camera Details

 

Becca shared that this is one of her passion projects and we all see why – cameras are everywhere!  What better icon to symbolize a tie to our everyday joys and our memories, and preserving them.  It is an instrument that brings us such joy and through using brings us closer to people, events, and places.

Today we want to inspire you to think of different combinations using the 3D Pop Up Vignette Camera.

Let us help you with the inspiration!

Pop Up Card Card Front Pop Up Mini Scrap Book Shaped Card Shaped Scrapbook Gift Card Holder Wedding Tablesetting Favor

What are yours?  Be sure to share in your comments!

There are 16 dies included in the 3D Pop Up Vignette Camera.

 

My Project Today using 3D Pop Up Vignette Camera

I made the scrapbook page with my adorable nephews, as you can see above. The page documents our photo session on the occasion of buying my new phone and trying out its camera – so the Camera die is the perfect embellishment! I used black and sliver mirror cardstock to mimic the real looking camera and I’m very pleased how it turned out!

My second project is a box for 4×6” photographs. The camera die cut is looks really cute and it’s a great way to embellish a gift box. I used a very similar color combo, as on my scrapbook page, to keep it “real”.

Designer Tip: If you like the “real” look – use black and silver cardstock to assemble this camera. With all the small details it really looks like cameras we used waaaay before our smartphones :)

 

 

 

Supplies:  foam squares, adhesive, Tonic Studios Nuvo Crystal Drops Neptune Turquoise
Paper:  black, dark grey and silver cardstock, Mintay Papers: Life Stories 02, Love Letters 09, 04 and 02.
Accessories: Amazing Paper Grace October 2020 Die of the Month – 3D Pop Up Vignette Camera, Filigree Quartet Etched Dies from Picot Petite by Becca Feeken S5-404

 

 

Visit the Creative Team for 3D Vignette Camera Inspiration

We had a blast this month working with the 3D Pop Up Vignette Camera. Visit each Creative Team blog linked below for their take on creative paper crafting ideas with the new Amazing Paper Grace October 2020 Die of the Month!

Visit Joanna Wisniewska Visit Beatriz Jennings Visit Patricia Manhire Visit Agnieszka Posluszny (you’re here!) Visit Nida Tanweer Visit Tara Brown Visit Linda Parker Visit Rajni Chawla Visit Kate Skonieczna Visit Becca Feeken at Amazing Paper Grace

Did you see a project that tickled your fancy?  Let us know in the comments!

Where can you find us:

SHARING – Amazing Paper Grace Creative Encouragement Community on Facebook.

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.

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