Springtime Impressions - Coordinating Dies for Abstract Impressions

The Springtime Impressions dies are designed to work with the Abstract Impressions stamp set but to be honest they work well by themselves too. I’ve have however, combined the two for today’s project.

The Springtime Impression die was used to both die cut a piece of Whisper White card stock and to emboss the panel on the front of the card. Not at the same time of course!

The sentiment and images on the inside of the card all come from the Abstract Impressions stamp set. I used the masking technique to stamp the sentiment so that it would fit into the circle from the Stitched Shape Dies.

If you would like to be able to replicate this or any of my other Abstract Impressions card, and need the stamp set and or dies please consider purchasing them from my Online Store. You can do so by clicking on the images below.

Happy stamping.

Fiona xx

Here’s my supply list for my Springtime Impressions card

Details of the current products used are as follows.  Please note that all products are from Stampin’ Up!

Live in the UK?  Then, you can purchase items via my Online store. Simply click on the pictures below.

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Embossing with dies - how is that possible?

Ever tried the technique of embossing with dies?  It’s such fun and means you can get double the use from your dies and some fabulous results to use on projects..

October’s regular monthly class saw us trying the technique for ourselves. There wasn’t a stamp set in sight!

All you need are dies, Big Shot, cardstock and the Big Shot Embossing Mats. Here are a couple of the cards we made.

This first embossing with dies card was made using the Eclectic Layers Thinlits

• The Night of Navy flower is made from two dies – an outline and a central die. The cardstock was embossed using both dies together and the Embossing Mats.
• Then, just the outline die is used to cut the flower out in the usual way.
• Mint Macaron cardstock is die cut in the usual way and a piece of Night of Navy Baker’s Twine is then threaded through and tied in a bow.
• The Mint Macaron is then adhered to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals. Tip – add a dimensional under the area where you intend to add the flower to give it some extra strength.

This second embossing with dies card was made using the Eastern Medallions Thinlits

The Eastern Medallion thinlits have a number of concentric circles and rings so you can make up your own design.

• The Night of Navy circle was made using three of the dies embossed at the same time and then cut out using a circle die.
• The Crumb Cake background was made by using the same dies laid out individually. The result is a bit steam punk but I really like it. It also means that no two backgrounds are going to be the same.

I hope the cards inspire you to give this embossing with dies technique a go. If you live in the UK and would like to purchase your Stampin’ Up! supplies for these projects  from me you will find details below.

Happy stamping – should I say embossing.

Fiona xx

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Supply list for the Embossing with Dies cards

Details of the products used for my project are as follows.  All products are from Stampin’ Up! and if you live in the UK they can be purchased via my online shop. Simply click on the pictures below. Don’t forget to add the Acorn Club Code in the hostess box.

If you prefer to order direct from me, please drop me an email or call 07707 695801.