Blog Blitz Believe in Miracles
by Nancy Penir

Winter

Hi and welcome to more of the new and just released, Poppystamps Dies and Clear Stamps! Today I’m showcasing Pinecone Branch Collage, a  positive/negative die.

Pinecone Branch Collage gives you the die cut branch, and the negatively cut petals of the pinecones, which allows you to fill in the die cut holes with colored card stock, or allow the color from beneath to peek through. 

Here’s how I made this card.

 

First centered and cut the die from white card stock. Notice I sponge inked a bit to give it a ‘glow’.

Next I sponge inked an A2 sized card front, mostly on the edges, and die cut a window using Poppystamps, Pointed Circle Frames (2nd largest). Love this die! It gives you 3 pieces which allows the use of all or one piece. I used all 3 pieces for this card. Before cutting the circle, I mixed Perfect Pearls and water and spritzed the entire card and let it dry. I also cut the circle 3 more times, so I could pop up the rim on the window.

From the circle, I cut the word ‘believe’ from Poppy’s Believe Loose Script die.

The rest of the sentiment was stamped on the front using Poppy’s Do You Believe Clear Stamps.

Here’s a photo closeup of the sheen on all the pieces. Also you can see the piecing on the pinecones, and just a bit of distress glitter on the branch and petals.

The inside of the card features stenciling done with 2 more newly released dies, Double Pinecone Collage, and Wispy Pine Needle Corner, and more of the sentiments from Do You Believe. I hope to finish the insides of my holiday cards as they’re completed. Sure helps during the busy holidays to have them done and ready to go!

Don’t forget, it’s a Blog Blitz. Leave a comment for a chance to win this beautiful holiday die!

 

Supplies

1895 Pinecone Branch Collage
1940 Pointed Circle Frames
1907 Wispy Pine Needle Corner
CL456 Do You Believe clear stamp set
1877 Double Pinecone Collage
1918 Believe Loose Script

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84 Comments

  6. Beautiful card!
    Love it inside and out!
    Thank You for sharing these creative ways to use this lovely die 🙂

  11. What a charming card. It just gives a feel of a tranquil snowfall in the woods. Lovely.

  12. Pretty card. I’m so happy for the ideas for Christmas cards. I’ve already started mine since it takes the fun out for me if I get under too much of a time crunch…stress zaps my creative juices. LOL Among other things like I’m not a naturally creative person and have to work harder at it than some. LOL

  13. Nancy, I LOVE what you have done with these dies! SO PRETTY!!! You could even use the first die you used–Pine Cone Branch Collage to make your own stencil for the inside! I think the inside of your card is as pretty as the outside with Wispy Pine Needle Corner & the Double Pine Cone Collage ! ;)I also LOVE ALL of the SPARKLE! AND I LOVE what you did with the Believe Stamp Set too! ;)BEAUTIFUL JOB!!! (BRAVO for you too Nancy, that you have ALL of your Christmas Cards DONE!!! WOW!!! ) 😉

  14. What a great card for either Christmas or a winter card. Can be used in so many ways. Thanks for sharing your idea for this lovely card!

  18. I love your card design! You have showcased how to get the most out of your dies and supplies in such a beautiful way; any recipient would love to receive this card! The pine cone collage is definitely on my wish list.

  19. Hi Nancy, Wow !! I absolutely love these ‘pinecone’ dies, I love love love your card, and the inside is as beautiful too !!
    Lots of love from Patricia xx

  25. Wonderful card! The pine branch in the circle is a great idea! I’m partial to “believe” . Thanks.

  31. Beautiful card, Nancy. I appreciate the time it took to photograph and give us all the details of how you created it. Thanks.

  33. A fab and complete package inside and out and love the believe ,more for my ever growing wishlist ,thanks for sharing and inspiring Nancy.

  34. Oh my goodness!!! The pinecones are amazing!!! Love your stunning card and this die!!! A MUST-HAVE!!!

  41. I especially like the card which has the look of a monochromatic color scheme. Thanks for sharing.

  43. Very nice — I didn’t realize the branch actually cuts out from cardstock! This die is so versatile!

  45. Our state flower is the pine cone and tassel (Maine) so this is definitely on my wish list. Great card.

  50. Beautiful card. Not only is the outside lovely, but I really like the way you finished the inside, too.

  56. I love most if not all collage dies from Poppystamps. This is no exception. And beautifully used.
    Sandy

  63. Oh my goodness! I am loving every single die you used on this card! It’s absolutely beautiful!

  64. I love the pinecone die! I would definitely use this for fall…my favorite crafting season!

  66. This pine cone die is super and I love your card with it’s soft colors and pretty design. I also love how you finished the inside of the card too !

  70. This pine cone die makes a wonderful card design. One can almost smell the pine fragrance! Is it Christmas yet?

  71. This is so beautiful!! I love how you combined the perfect pearls and water and misted it all over–just a gorgeous color and sheen!! The die is lovely–you showcased it so well! Thanks so much! 🙂

  83. Love the colors. I think the layers used and pictured in the whole process are nice too and can easily be slightly modified and used as a card itself! This card seems complicated, but I am sure once one is made it probably isn’t so bad. It is beautiful and tranquil. Perfect for an overall winter card.

  84. Great instructions! And what a beautiful job on both the inside AND the outside of the Card, Nancy! Love it!!

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