Just Because Z-Fold Card with Die Cut Divas

Hello Crafty Friends - I am here with a card featuring Altenew Star Flower Pop-Up Die

I made a Z-fold card because this month the Die Cut Divas are all about Z-Folds!

Close-up of the stamping and the flowers.

Supplies Used:

 Altenew Star Flower Pop-Up Die
Vintage Script Stamp

Recollections Brand 110lb Cardstock: White, & Coral

Distress Oxide Inks: Lost Shadow, Saltwater Taffy, 

Dried Marigold & Peeled Paint

The Rabbit Hole Designs: Sentimentally Speaking Stamp & Die Set

Spellbinders:Emerald Cut Labels & Tag Etched Dies

Bearly Art Glue and Foam Strips

Tiny Coral/Orange Gems

Happy Days when Altenew comes back a second time in 2025!

Everyone loves playing with Altenew products and so do we Divas.

Make a Z fold card.  There are many types of Z Fold cards that you can make,

so have fun making your Z Fold card. 

Thank you for stopping by the blog today. I hope you found some inspiration!

Joy Floral Card with Die Cut Divas

 Hello Crafty Friends - I am here with a holiday card featuring 
Birch Press  Adornment Peony and Joy Honey Script Dies.

Birch Press, our fantastic sponsor for the month of November!

The challenge theme is: Any Holiday in the Year.  Winner's prize is $20 gift card to the store.

Thank you for stopping by the blog. I hope you found some inspiration!

With Sympathy with Die Cut Divas

 Hello Crafty Friends - I am here with a Sympathy card featuring Poppystamps Floral Cluster 2338 and  word die from my stash for the challenge over at the Die Cut Divas Blog.

Products Used:

Poppy Stamp Floral Cluster 2338

Distress Oxide Ink: Dusty Concord
Distress Oxide Ink: Forest Moss

DCWV Pattern Paper: Gray Lattice

Recollections Brand 110LB Cardstock: Dark Purple, 

Dark Green, Black, & White

With Sympathy Word Die

Bearly Art Glue 

(Use Code ANNIE10 for discount)

Foam Tape

(Use Code ANNIE10 for discount)

Tiny Flat back Pearls: Gray and Purple

Let's give a big welcome to Poppy Stamps!  Their products are so much fun to work and create with.  We want to see what you come up with.

What a Wonderful Prize: a $20 gift card

The challenge is "Sympathy".  Our immediate thoughts run to the loss of a loved one, human or pet, but can extend further.  You can be sympathetic over a runaway pet or a person getting a cold, surgery or even having to take a tough exam.

Thank you for being stopping by the blog today. I hope you found some inspiration!

Best Wishes Card with Die Cut Divas

 Hello Crafty Friends - I am here with a  encouragement card featuring SheepSki Designs Digital image called Jo's Daffodils and Dry embossing for the challenge over at the Die Cut Divas Blog.

Our Sponsor for August is SheepSki Designs

The winner will be able to choose three images of  their choice.

The Challenge is to Wet or Dry Emboss something on your card.  If we can't easily tell what you did, please let us know in your post.

Thank you for stopping by the blog today. I hope you found some inspiration!

Thanks card with Die Cut Divas

Hello Crafty Friends - I am here with a floral card featuring

Altenew Hennah Elements stamp set for the Die Cut Divas Challenge this month.

Our Sponsor is 

 

Established in April 2014, Altenew has quickly become a leader in the inspiration industry and continues to innovate and influence the world of paper crafts. Altenew strives to encourage crafters to express their own unique creativity through the art of paper crafting.

The Challenge for this month is: Water Coloring!

You can watercolor anything on your project, just remember to include 

a die cut or use an embossing folder in your design!

The Prize from Altenew

Artists' Watercolor 24 Pan Set valued at $49.99

You're A Beautiful Friend Card with Die Cut Divas

Hello Crafty Friends - I am here with a floral friendship card featuring Hero Arts stamp and some gold. I used Hero Arts Color Layering Rose Stamp Set for my card. I kept my colors neutral - in Yellows, Creams, Black and Gold. 

Close-up of the layering roses.

Close -up of the sentiment and leaves.

Die Cut Divas' Sponsor for February is none other than Hero Arts.

The Theme: Add some gold - heat embossing, foiling, gold pen, gold thread,
gold gems/sequins/enamel dots... something GOLD.



It's always time for Hero Arts who have always supported Die Cut Divas since we started sponsorships and we are always pleased to spend time with our Hero Arts products.

Thank you for stopping by the blog today. I hope you found some inspiration!!

Watercolor Birthday Card with Die Cut Divas

 Hello Crafty Friends - I am here with a watercolor birthday card featuring Altenew's The Best Mom stamp set & the sentiment form the Fresh Freesia stamp set for the new challenge on the Die Cut Divas blog.

Time to begin a new month and we are so happy to begin this month with Altenew! I'm sure everyone has a stamp, die or stencil from Altenew, well known for their beautiful flowers. We hope you join us in this month's challenge:

WATERCOLORING

Yes, even those of us who do not normally watercolor will be giving this a try!

The prize is Altenew's Artists' Watercolor 24 Pan Set ($49.99 value is the prize ) Altenew will issue a 100% discount code to the winner. All of the Die Cut Divas are envious of the winner's prize. Remember to watercolor for a chance to win this prize.

Thinking of You Mini Slimline Card with Die Cut Divas

 Hello Crafty Friends - Today, I am sharing this fun summer card featuring one of SheepSki Designs wonderful images. I used the image called Tropical for my summer inspired card as part of the Die Cut Divas Challenge for this month. See all the details below.

Supplies Used:

SheepSki Designs: Tropical

DCWV 6x6 Paper Pad: Retro

Accent 80# Ultra Smooth Cardstock: Opaque White

Recollections Brand 110# Cardstock: White 

Copic Markers:

Flower: Yellow-Y11, Y02, Y06, & Y38

Orange-YR20, YR61, & YR02

Pink-RV02, RV21, & RV13

Doodlebug Designs Mini Pearls: Copper

Foam Tape

Bearly Art Glue

 
SheepSkiDesigns is our sponsor for June and it's always wonderful to work with those beautiful images and we're sure you do too.

The theme is "Summer Days" so please make a card that you feel defines summer for you.

SheepSkiDesigns is offering a prize of three images of your choice!

Floral Friendship Card with Die Cut Divas

Hello Crafty Friends - I am here with a Friendship card featuring

Joy Clair Design Digital Stamp Set called Count Me In.

Here's the card I created with this stamp set. 

The Tic Tac Toe I used are Flowers, Yellow, Layering 2 & Friendship.

Our fabulous sponsor for April is Joy Clair Designs with everything from clear and digital stamps to dies, stencils and paper.  We are so lucky to have a wonderful sponsor with fantastic products and Joy Clair Designs is definitely one of those companies.  You'll love these products.

The Theme is Tic Tac Toe

The Prize is three digital stamp sets.

Supplies Used:

Joy Clair Design Digital Stamp Set: Count Me In.

Accent 80# Ultra Smooth Cardstock: Opaque White

Recollections Brand 110# Cardstock: Black

Recollections Brand 110# Cardstock: White

The Robin's Nest Dew Drops: Pink and Yellow

Copic Markers

Leaves: YG06, YG09, & G03

Flowers: Y11, Y02, Y21, V20,V22, R81, R83, 

B41, B91, YR61, & YR02

Centers of Flowers Y38

Bearly Art Glue

Foam Tape

Sending Love Mini Slimline Card with Die Cut Divas

Hello Crafty Friends - I am here with a love card featuring 

Rachel Vass Designs Floral Heart Digital Stamp Set for the Die Cut Diva's Challenge this month.

 Our January Sponsor is none other than Rachel Vass Designs! 

January 2022: Sponsor: Rachel Vass Design - Theme: Flowers -

Yes, it's all about the FLOWERS

Winner will receive 3 digital stamps.

Supplies Used

Rachel Vass Designs: Floral Heart

Recollections Brand 110# Cardstock: White

Recollections Brand 65# Cardstock: Pink & Purple

Accent Brand 80# Ultra Smooth Cardstock: Opaque White

Gelli Plate 6x6

Copic Markers: Flowers: R30, R32, BV31, & BV34

Leaves: G43

Bearly Art Glue

Foam Dots

Crafter's Square Enamel Glitter Dots: Pink and Purple

Thank you for stopping by the blog today. I hope you found some inspiration!

Love You Always Card with Die Cut Diva

Hello Crafty Friends - I am here with a love card featuring 

Rachel Vass Designs Floral Heart Digital Stamp Set for the Die Cut Diva's Challenge this month.

 Our January Sponsor is none other than Rachel Vass Designs! 

January 2022: Sponsor: Rachel Vass Design - Theme: Flowers -

Yes, it's all about the FLOWERS

Winner will receive 3 digital stamps.

Supplies Used

Rachel Vass Designs: Floral Heart

Heidi Swapp Stencil

VersaMagic Ink: Spring Pansy

VersaMagic Ink: Pretty Petunia

VersaMagic Ink: Purple Hydrangea

VersaMark Pen

Ranger Embossing Powder: Detail Gold

Recollections Brand 110# Cardstock: White

Recollections Brand 80# Cardstock: Gold Foil

Accent Brand 80# Ultra Smooth Cardstock: Opaque White

Gelli Plate 6x6

Copic Markers: Flowers: Y38, R01, R20 & R21

Leaves: YG03 & G12

Bearly Art Glue

Foam Dots

Brutus Monroe Sequins

Thanks Card with Imagine Crafts

Hello Crafty Friends - Annie here with a simple thanks card perfect for

the Thanksgiving holiday or for any occasion.

Supplies Used

Kaleidacolor Ink: Vineyard

VersaMagic Inks: Thatched Straw, Persimmon, Pretty Petunia,

Perfect Plumeria, Aegean Blue & Hint of Pesto

Imagine Crafts: Tear It Tape

Imagine Crafts: On Point Glue

Imagine Crafts: Sheer Shimmer Craft Spray: Gold

Stampendous Stamp: Shapely Vase

Maker's Movement Thanks Die

Gel Press 6x6

Accent 80# Ultra Smooth cardstock: Opaque White

Recollections Brand Cardstock: 110# White, 65# Cream and 80# Dark Green

Recollections Brand Rhinestones: Gold and Violet

Imagine Crafts Resident Guest Artist

Annie Collins

Paper Sweeties October 2021 New Release Rewind!

Hello Crafty Friends - I am honored to be a part of the Paper Sweeties Design team.

Today, I am sharing a card as part of the New Release Hop. Please join us for next 3 days October 14th- 16th for amazing inspiration from the team.

I used the New  Sweet Mini: Seasons and Sweet Mini: Seasons Add-on

Here's my card

The products I used:

 Sweet Mini: Seasons

Sweet Mini: Seasons Add-on

Sweeti Mini: Home

Paper Sweeties: Sequins - Latte Coffee

Debbie Marcinkiewicz – Paper Sweeties <- you are here!

Annie Collins (you are here)

Karen Letchworth

Larissa Heskett

Linh Van 

Maria Patrick

Tasha Jorgensen – WELCOME TO THE TEAM IN NOVEMBER!

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Are you SOCIAL???  CLICK on the links on the sidebar of this blog —> to follow us!

Follow -> this blog <- to stay up to date with everything new and exciting from Paper Sweeties!

*****NEWS FLASH*****

GOING, GOING … GONE!  We’ve added A WHOLE BUNCH OF newly discontinued products to our RETIRING SOON category to clear our shelves and make room for new inventory … check it out and get your favorites at up to 50% OFF before they are gone forever!  (Limited quantities … available while supplies last).

Paper Sweeties October 2021 New Release Party!

Hello Crafty Friends - I am honored to be a part of the Paper Sweeties Design team.

Today, I am sharing a card as part of the New Release Hop. Please join us for next 3 days October 14th- 16th for amazing inspiration from the team.

I used the New  Sweet Mini: Seasons and Sweet Mini: Seasons Add-on

Here's my card

The products I used: 

 Sweet Mini: Seasons

Sweet Mini: Seasons Add-on

Basket Add-on

Paper Sweeties: Sequins - Latte Coffee

Debbie Marcinkiewicz – Paper Sweeties <- you are here!

Annie Collins (you are here)

Karen Letchworth

Larissa Heskett

Linh Van 

Maria Patrick

Tasha Jorgensen – WELCOME TO THE TEAM IN NOVEMBER!

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Subscribe to our newsletter -> sign up on sidebar!

Are you SOCIAL???  CLICK on the links on the sidebar of this blog —> to follow us!

Follow -> this blog <- to stay up to date with everything new and exciting from Paper Sweeties!

*****NEWS FLASH*****

GOING, GOING … GONE!  We’ve added A WHOLE BUNCH OF newly discontinued products to our RETIRING SOON category to clear our shelves and make room for new inventory … check it out and get your favorites at up to 50% OFF before they are gone forever!  (Limited quantities … available while supplies last).

Friendship Watercolor Card with Viviva

Hello Crafty Friends - Annie here with a lovely watercolor card featuring Viviva Colorsheets 

Viviva Colorsheets Code: IGGCUST

Here's the card I created using the Viviva Colorsheets

Video Tutorial

https://youtu.be/VjIcvmUEHhE

Supplies Used:

Viviva Colorsheets 16 Colors

The Gray Muse Stamp: Blooming Cup

Tsukineko Versafine Ink: Onxy Black

Imagine Crafts Mboss Embossing Powder: Clear

Strathmore Watercolor Paper - Cold Press 

Recollections Brand 110# Cardstock: White 

DCWV Teal Glitter 

Cardstock Crafter's Square Thine Foam Adhesive 

Art Glitter Glue

Thank you for stopping by the blog today. I hope you found some inspiration!

Thankful for You Card with Same Set Syndrome

Hello Crafty Friends - am here with a floral card featuring Create and Inspire July Kit. 

This hop will have several prizes to be won. 

To be entered make sure to comment, follow and subscribe to all 

the YT team members, Instagram team members, and Blog team members.

I know you will be inspired. 

Create and Inspire 

Video Tutorial

Supplies Used from the Create and Inspire July Kit:

Wildflower Stamp Set

Wildflower Sentiment Stamp Set

Wildflower Meadow Stencil

Tonic Studios A2 Perfect Craft Watercolor card (panel)

Nuvo Shimmer Powder: Sunray Crossette

Trinity Stamps: Crystal Jewels

Mohawk 110lb Bright White Smooth Cardstock

Other Supplies Used:

Memento Ink: Tuxedo Black

Versafine Ink: Onyx Black

Imagine Crafts Mboss Powder: Clear

Distress Oxide Ink: Bundled Sage

Distress Oxide Ink: Peeled Paint

Lawn Fawn Cross-stitched Rectangle Die

MFT Fishtail Sentiment Strip

Copic Markers:

Leaves: YG06 & G05

Petals: R30, R20, & R83

Center: YR12 & YR14

Recollection Brand 110lb Cardstock: White (card base)

Thank you for stopping by the blog today. I hope you found some inspiration!

Same Set Syndrome Member Annie Collins

IG: @anniec09

Team Tiny Summer Floral Hop with Summer Quarter Designs

Hello Crafty Friends - I am here with four 4x4 cards featuring Summer Quarter Designs.

Here are the four cards I created. Below is a YT video of the Team Tiny Hop. If you would like to be entered in the giveaway - go to the YT hop and comment on all the videos.

All of the videos in the hop feature Digital Stamp images created by this artist. These images and more are available in her Etsy shop, and if you use the coupon code 20SALE you can get 20% off until the end of August! Here is that link: https://www.etsy.com/shop/summerquarterdesigns

She also has a great Instagram that features some of her artwork. Here is that link: www.instagram.com/summerquarters

Giveaway!! Two lucky winners will get to choose 2 of the floral Digital Stamp images for FREE! Just leave a comment on each video for entries into the drawing. Each comment earns 1 entry. Want double entries? Comment on her Instagram posts and follow her!

Have fun hopping along with us! You should be able to click #teamtinysummerfloralshop to get a list of all the videos....if that doesn't work, copy and paste the # into your search bar.

Team Tiny Summer Floral Hop Video

Alstroemeria

Copic Markers

Leaves: BG32, YG13, & G13

Centers: Y21 & YR12

Petals: Y00, Y11, & Y02

Daisies

Copic Markers

Leaves: YG06, BG32, & G14

Centers: Y21 & YR12

Petals: R12, RV42, R22, & YR02

Wild Roses

Copic Markers

Leaves: YG04, G07, & G14

Centers: Y02 & Y15

Petals: BV00, BV02, RV95 & RB1

Camellia

Copic Markers

Leaves: YG04, G04, G07, & G14

Centers: Y02 & Y15

Petals: C1, RV23, RV52, & 0

All the cards have the following:

Recollections Brand 110lb Cardstock: White (card base 4"x8" scored at 4") 

Recollections Brand 65lb Cardstock: Yellow, Coral, Violet, and Pink

Accent Ultra Smooth 80lb Cardstock: Bright White

Paper Maker/CardMaker Magazine Sentiments

In Love Arts: Lattice Die

Art Glitter Glue

Jewels

Thank you for stopping by the blog today. I hope you found some inspiration!

Happy Birthday Card with In Love Arts

Hello Crafty Friends - I am here with a floral birthday card.

I was invited to create some projects by In Love Arts Shop. 

Yes, I did my research and this company only sells their own designs.

I am excited to share a few project with you in the following months.

Here is the card I created using the Plant Leaf Flowers Stamp and Diamond Grid Background Die.

Here's the Video Tutorial

Products Used from In Love Arts Shop:

Plant Leaf Flowers Stamp

Diamond Grid Background Die

Other Products Used:

Copic Markers: Y11, RV11, RV95, G14, G07, 

BV00, BV01, BV02, B00, B01,  & B02

VersaFine Ink: Onyx Black

Art Glitter Glue

Recollections Brand 110lb Cardstock: White

Recollections Brand 65lb Cardstock: Lavender

Accent 80lb Ultra Smooth Cardstock: Bright White

Jewels: Lavender and Aqua

Thank you for stopping by the blog today. I hope you  found some inspiration!

Please stop by the In Love Arts Shop to see all the wonderful products they have in shop.