Layers of Love
Hi readers! Happy Wednesday! We hope you enjoyed our LIVE coverage at the #CHAShow this past weekend! Stay tuned for one last bit of fun regarding this show! We’re compiling a video to recap this great show to share with you on Monday! You’ll want to check it out! We’re hoping it makes you feel like you were there :)
Let’s dig into today’s post. We’re featuring Angie Backman with the fabulous Concord & 9th brand, a brand that is relatively new to us, but we must admit have fell in love instantly! Read on to see how you make this fun card for yourself! Be sure to comment below to give Angie a big SIMON WELCOME as this is her first guest post. :) Enjoy!
Here is a little background on our thought process for creating the stamp set & die. We started designing the die and wanted the 3 die pieces to layer over each other, as well as work well on their own. In the project we created for you, we did show how they layer together (which I will outline in the instructions steps). Next came the stamp set. We wanted a smaller stamp set with lots of options for creating cards with different sentiments, that also coordinated with the die. All of the words in the stamp set are the same size so that you can mix & match, or layer if you will, to create different sentiments. Some examples are: I LOVE YOU, YOU ARE CHERISHED, YOU ARE MY HAPPY, JUST BECAUSE, SWEET & ADORABLE.
Now on to how we made the card…
Step 1: Using the Concord & 9th Layers of Love die set, die cut the small floral sprig from watercolor paper. Watercolor with Distress Inks. Die cut a second sprig from gold glitter paper.
Step 2: Trim a piece of black card stock to 4″ x 5 1/4″. Die cut the open heart in the middle of the card stock.
Step 3: Trim a piece of watercolor paper to 3 7/8″ x 5 1/8″ (or just smaller than the black). Ink the lower half of the watercolor paper with Versamark ink (not perfectly) and sprinkle with gold embossing powder. Heat to emboss. Die cut the striped heart in the middle of the paper. Using your scissors, snip one of the heart stripes to create an opening for your stamped sentiment.
Step 4: Choose your sentiment from the Concord & 9th Layers of Love stamp set. Layer your stamp images on a clear block. Stamp in black ink on to mint standard size card base. Now go in reverse to layer the card elements. Layer the gold embossed striped heart over stamped sentiment. Layer the black open heart over the stripes. Layer the watercolored & glitter floral sprig over the open heart.
There you have it – a beautifully layered card to send to someone you love! Now you know where the name “Layers of Love” comes from! :)
Supplies:
From: Live at CHA! We’re talking PLANNING!: Carey Nusbaum
Please email [email protected] with your mailing address (if applicable), the name of the blog you won from, and the prize you won to claim your prize!
Such pretty layering with the dies.
Beautiful card! I love this die set–so many possibilities!
This is one fun design! Love the card and all the colours!
That’s a beautiful card!! I don’t usually use black backgrounds but this is a stunner so I need to try it!
Beautiful card!!!!!!
What a great die set! Terrific card, too. :)
Beautiful card. I definitely need more dies…
Very creative & pretty! I like the pop of gold in the card along with the other colors. :)
A very unusual card – I like it!
Beautiful card! Those dies are stunning ♥
Lovely card!!
Love everything about this card-especially the colours and the cute dies. Very inspiring!
Such a striking color combo and I love the layers.
Fabulous card! Love those dies!
SQUEAL!! I LOVE This and the AMAZING Layers in this Die Collection!! THANKS SO MUCH for sharing and for the chance to WIN!! Have a FABULOUS WEEK!! =)
Those hearts are so pretty! I can’t wait to get my hands on them!
WOW! Thats really pretty card. I never head of that company, so good heads up!
Beautiful card–love the great colors and layered dies are so cool!
Congrats winners!
VERY nice card! Not sure if I’ve ever made a black card!??
So pretty and sweet
Angie (and Greg), I love your designs and appreciate all the thought that goes into them. I think this stamp and die set has so much potential with all the ways you can use the layers. Thank you for sharing your awesome card with us today.
This company has thought of everything-coordinating dies and stamps and multi layers too. Super card. Thanks
That is a beautiful card!!!
WOW!! Gorgeous card! So simple but yet with so many details. Love it!
This die set is really pretty. I think the sentiment stamps could also go a long way. I have been to your site several times and am very impressed with your line. Congrats and WELCOME to the SSS family. Come back often!
oh so pretty!
Gorgeous………………
Beautiful card & wonderful dies! Love how they layer over each other perfectly. Thanks for sharing.
I think this card is beautiful! I love how the die cuts layer so perfectly!
A stunning look in black. I like the gold embossing added to the striped heart pieces.
Look forward to seeing more from from you Angie!
Love the die-cut heart and the wonderful layering on this card.
Pretty project.
Stunning, Love the black card, it really sets off the details beautifully!
Very pretty card. I love the high contrast with the black and also the touches of gold.
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Nice cards. ..
Cristina
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Beautiful card … I love that heart die!
Welcome Angie! Beautiful card, and I love the die and your background looks awesome! Fabulous tutorial on your card, as well!!! :)
Very pretty card Angie. The dies look awesome and your stamps will work on lots of cards! Welcome to SSS and thanks for sharing.
Such a beautiful card!! Love this die!! Very beautiful!
-Berina
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The black really makes the other parts / colors of the card pop. Love it.
Gorgeous card. i love all the layering of the die cuts.
Stunning card! Love the die set and coordinating stamps – I see lots and lots of potential with these and would love to have them in my stash! Welcome, Angie, and thanks for sharing!
Beautiful card, love the layers of die cuts and the colors!
I really like this set.
What a gorgeous card!! I really love the heart.
I love Angie’s pretty card and the beautiful stamp and die set!
Very pretty heart dies. Angie you card is beautiful. Thanks for sharing it with all of us.
Very pretty die and very pretty card using these die & stamp combo. Too bad, it is out of stock in SSS. Hope it will back in stock soon. Have a brilliant day!
What a beautiful card!!