Merry & Bright
by Jeanne Jachna

Jeanne Jachna

2I hope you're enjoying the 2016 new releases we're showing during our blog blitz!  We're excited to show you the new products and offer you a chance to win at the same time!  Today I'm showing the new Botanica Frame die.  I love that you can use this die two different ways using the positive or the negative of the die cut image.    I started by water coloring two panels in the same bright colors – I was thinking colorful Christmas lights here.   I'm going to start by showing you the die using the positive cut.   You simply cut the die and remove the die cut outer edges and die cut pieces.

Once the panel was cut I ran it through my die cut machine again with  the Merry & Bright Sentiment.   All that was left to do was pop out the die cut sentiment, mount it on the water color panel and adhere it to a card stock base.   I layered adhesive foam in between to add more dimension. 

For my next card I used the 'negative' of the die cut.  After I ran the  die cut through my machine I trimmed it – adding a small frame around the outside of the cuts (this card is a little larger than an A2 size).    I removed the center panel from the die and then adhered it to a water color panel.

Now for the tricky part … adding the little die cut pieces.  I tried to keep the center panel that I removed as "together" as possible.  That way I could flip the die over, add some liquid adhesive, carefully place it over the frame and then pop the pieces out onto the watercolor panel.   Using the die cut as a template to perfectly place elements was very helpful.
2Last I cut the "Merry & Bright" sentiment and adhered it to the watercolor panel.  I was so tempted to add some clear sequins to this one, but in the end all the bright color won out and I let it do all the talking… no sparklies required! LOL!

So which one do you like best?  I prefer the second – I'm all over those colors like a moth to a flame!

Ready for today's give away?  It's the Botanica Frame!  

Ok so here's what you need to know…. 

The blog blitz showing new Poppystamps 2016 Holiday Releases begins today and runs July 6-18 .   We're giving away a prize on every post!  To be entered into the drawing you need to leave a comment on EACH of the  posts that you wish to enter.  One person will be chosen at random from each of the posts during the blog blitz.

Only one prize per person per blog blitz.   We use random number generator to select winners from comments.

You have until midnight US EST  July 21 to leave a comment on each and every post that you want to enter.  Winners will  announced on this blog on July 25.

OK so what's left?  Oh yes.. today's prize…   It's the pretty Botanica Frame!  You can see an image of it in the inlinkz below.  Please leave me a comment to enter the drawing for this prize!   

Good luck and have a great day!!

 

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97 Comments

  1. Beautiful, fun, vibrant and bright background once again, Jeanne… and paired with the white, both equally fantastic 🙂

  2. Fabulous cards! Well done for such patient work in adding all the little cut-out pieces.

  3. Both cards are beautiful Jeanne, but like you I do prefer the second one just a smidge, the colours are amazing : )

  4. Hi Jeanne, not one but TWO gorgeous cards love them both, bright colours and crisp white, perfect for batch card makes.. thank you for the inspiration… Megan

  6. Two fabulous cards, two different looks from
    an awesome die. Think #1 is my favourite.

  8. I think they are both beautiful! I used the same die and still use it differently than you,I didn’t add the tiny peices back. Very versatile die! The colors are stunning!

  9. Love the versatility of this beautiful die and the font of the sentiment. With your brightly colored background make a stunning card.

  11. Wonderful cards Jeanne. Such a smart idea using the positive and negative from the die! I love the colors in both cards. Beautiful holiday sentiment dies – this one will be on my list!

  12. Oh, I just love using my negative cuts. Lovely cards! And what an awesome job putting all those little pieces back to fit so perfectly. Gorgeous colors.

  14. Wow… your cards are stunning!! Love the bright colors and your usage of positive and negative. Great idea.

  19. Jeanne, this is a fabulous die, and boy did you make the most of it. What better medium to give the effect of Christmas lights, than watercolor.
    The second card is my favorite too, but what a lot of work to get all the pieces in the right place. I’m going to guess, than even using your clever gluing on the back of the total die-cut, you still did some “repairing” to the final image. It was really worth the effort though, and I will be trying my hand at this clever technique soon.
    The last few months have been filled to the gills with “events”. I’m so glad that, at least for the moment, I can make time to see all your fabulous creations. I learn most of my die tricks from your talented creative team.
    I hope you have saved a Halloween die for one of your release creations, since it is your favorite holiday. Thanks for all your efforts.

  20. I love the second one too Jeanne! I just made this up completely classic/traditional but I love how you did it so colorful! Beautiful! I love this die!

  22. Love both your cards, but must admit the second one has the edge showing off more of the bright coloured background. Thanks for showing both options with this die.
    Elaine

  23. Gorgeous die! I love both versions of the card…. but my preference is #1! Love all that white with just some color!

  24. I couldn’t choose between these two designs. They each have quite a special look! Since the odds are of not winning the die, which I love, I’ll have to put it on my wish list.

  25. Yay! I love your Blog Blitz! I am so excited to see your new products! This is a gorgeous die and you made two beautiful cards! My favourite is the bright background and white frame!

  26. How fun, two cards with one cut. I don’t think I could pick a favorite from these two. Thanks for sharing.

  27. Gorgeous cards!
    I love them both,
    and the colors on
    the second are so
    pretty. Great die.
    Carla from Utah

  28. Hi Jeanne, Gorgeous cards, I love how you have used both positive and negative, and I adore the background colours, rich and very ‘uplifting’, the Botanica Frame is so versatile, I love it !!
    Lots of love from Patricia xx

  29. Love how your bright watercolor backgrounds really pop the beautiful white dies. Great how you used both the positive and negatives to make 2 cards.

  31. Oh, my goodness….I totally LOVE LOVE LOVE your bright and happy non-traditional colors for Christmas!!! Fabulous!!!
    <3 J
    jwoolbright at gmail dot com
    HerPeacefulGarden.blogspot.com

  33. Wow! These are gorgeous but that second one really caught my eye. Such a unique color combo…and so cheerful.

  34. Love both cards. They’re so bright and cheerful. For help with keeping all the small pieces together, check out Jennifer McGuire’s blog. She uses Press ‘n Seal to help keep the positive and negative together for techniques like the one you used for the second card.

  35. Well,you have a great start on your Christmas cards. Love the new release.

  38. Wow, both cards are gorgeous! The second one is so stunning with the bright colours, but personally I would be more likely to make the first one – it looks a lot easier to glue together! 🙂

  39. Beautiful ombre look with the vibrant colors! This is such a pretty, statement-making die.

  42. WOW ! I like your colors on each one of the cards. They are so vibrant ! The Botanical frame die is a must have !

  43. Great cards. Your colors really make the Botanica Frame pop. It’s a tough choice, but I’m going to pick the first one. Don’t you love getting two cards out of one cut?

  44. I like both versions of this card, the positive and negative die cuts! Merry and Bright in every way!

  46. I’m all about dies that can be used multiple ways – I honestly don’t know which version I like better

  47. Great colors and I like that you were able to make two cards. I like the second one best too.

  48. It’s wonderful seeing both the positive and the negative used. Just the thought of all those little pieces having to be glued gives me a headache, but the result is beautiful.

  50. I thought that on the second card you had die cut the colored paper and laid it over white. Initially, I liked the first card, but after reading the article, I like the second one. That was a lot of work.

  51. POSITIVELY DELIGHTFUL cards Jeanne!!!
    LOVE your GORGEOUS backgrounds and ADORE your CLEVER positive & negative designs with the BEAUTIFUL Botanica Frame – WOW!!!
    THANK YOU for sharing your CREATIVE INSPIRATION for a MERRY & BRIGHT Christmas 🙂

  52. So much variations with this gorgeous die ad you absolutely come up with so many possibilities, so inspiring, bright and beautiful creations!Just WOW!

  53. This frame will be added to my wish list. Love how bright and vibrant your cars is.

  56. Wow, love the bright colours you used and your great idea to use the positive and negative cuts. We crafters hate waste and this uses it all. Love it. Great die. Hugz

  57. Wow two fab bright and cheerful cards for the price of one positive and negative with no waste definitely a bonus thanks for sharing.

  62. I like your 2nd one best also. I like how the colors blend into each other. Nice card.

  63. Wow, beautiful!!! It’s a hard choice but I think I prefer the 2nd one too. Just love the bright colors and that amazing frame die!

  64. I love a 2 fer 1 and both of these turned out gorgeous! Not to mention fairly easy to reproduce. Bless you for sharing.

  66. Great cards, Jeanne ! Think I like the second one a bit more than the first, but they are both terrific and certainly add a bright note of holiday cheer!

  69. Gosh…I like them both; but, thinking I like the second one too! The colors are just over-the-top! Love the use of the negative space. Well done!!!!

  70. Positive or negative, both cards are stunning! Love the colours..vibrant and gorgeous!
    ~carol

  77. Gorgeous frame! I love how you used both the positive and negative cuts!

  81. Jeanne, you captured “merry & bright” in the most fabulous ways! How fun are these cards?! I love how you’ve used this die (it’s so neat!), and I don’t know which one I like best because I love them both…but maybe the second because you are right…the colors are just so fabulous.

  86. Jeanne I can’t pick a favourite they are both brilliant!! I absolutely love this new botanica frame

  95. I love your strikingly bright cards! Both show the detail and beauty of the Botanica Frame die wonderfully.

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