Friday, March 4, 2016

Fun with dies



I recently got this new leafy branch die from Papertrey.  I just love it and wanted to use it right away. I've paired it with my Graduated Stripes cover plate.  It's got just the right amount of structure/texture to soften the background.

I die cut the branch from the top and bottom of the coverplate as well as from some black cardstock and then did some fancy inlay.  I trimmed it down a bit and then added a simple sentiment from PTI's Choose Joy stamp set.  I have to say that I really love the sentiments in this set and it's turning into a go-to set for me.

I had considered using a sentiment die, but I felt like they were competing with the background and I like the clean/flat look of the overall card.




We're off to Connecticut this weekend to check out my new niece and spend some time with my college roommate and her family.

Next week is release week at Neat & Tangled!  I've got some fun stuff in this release that I can't wait to share with you guys!

Have a great weekend!

19 comments:

  1. Beautiful card! I really love the inlay and the texture of the stripes in the background!!! Have a fun weekend!!

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  2. Exquisite!!! Miriam all the elements come together perfectly! I can never resist a card made with greys! Travel safely...
    =]

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  3. Fabulous! Love the BnW combination - wonderful idea for a monochrome! And those leaves look so pretty!

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  4. Beautiful! And that sentiment is perfect!

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  5. Sounds like a fun weekend ahead--enjoy! Your card is absolutely wonderful, Miriam--unusual & beautiful! I've got the Joy set on my wishlist--such wonderful sentiments!

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  6. Fabulous combination of dies...love this colour combo!

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  7. Oh, wow, this is stunning, Miriam! I love how you used that leafy die!

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  8. Very pretty card! I love how you used that leafy die.
    Where in CT will you be visiting? Enjoy your trip and safe travels.

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  9. Truly beautiful with the neutrals and metallic embossing, and that leafy branch. Have a wonderful time in your travels.

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  10. Stunning...simply beautiful card!

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  11. Wow!! This is gorgeous!! I love it!!

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  12. Oh yes!!! Loving all the inlay, Miriam!! Just a gorgeous card! Phew! :)

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  13. Gorgeous colors, mouvement, so elegant too!
    Bravo Miriam!!

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  14. Absolutely stunning! Love the neutral palette, and the embossed sentiment is perfect! Hope you had a wonderful trip!

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  15. Impeccable concept and design! Love this, Miriam!

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  16. Gorgeous card...love the inlaid look and the wonderful sentiment.

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  17. Wow!! This is absolutely gorgeous!! Love the inlaid dies and embossed sentiment! :)

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