Hello Crafters!
I'm so excited to be joining Hero Arts Spring Release Blog Hop!
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There's so many amazing products with this new release it was hard to make a choice but ultimately I couldn't resist playing with these new Looking Glass Dies! You can check out the entire release here.
I NEEDED to make a shaker card with these dies but I wanted them all stacked up too. Soooo you're getting two cards! I colored them exactly the same way I just did the card design a bit different. It's so fun how you can get two different looks!
I started by cutting all three of the dies, colored them with my copics and stacked them all up nice and easy. I did add foam between the second and third layer to add more dimension. I cut and colored the Looking Glass Fine Art Frame to finish off this adorable birthday scene.
I used a slimline design to fit in all the Looking Glass Birthday Party Dies. I love how this scene plays out across the entire card. I stamped my background on my card base. I added two layers of foam tape around each die cut frame careful to leave no gaps. I then added my sequin confetti and secured the card base. I cut three frames using the Square from the Looking Glass Circle and Square Frames. I did have to trim the middle one just a smidge to make them all fit and give myself even borders.
These two were so fun to make. AND now I have two birthday cards ready and waiting to be sent off.
Today Hero Arts is also releasing their sign up for the Spring Stamp Along
There's so many amazing designers included in this stamp along. You will learn so much!
You can check out the products being used in class here. Or you can buy everything used all together in a bundle here.
Here's the first card from start to finish.
Thanks so much for dropping by!
Supplies:
 Looking Glass Birthday Party Shop at: HA |
 Let's Celebrate Shop at: HA |
 Looking Glass Fine Art Frame Shop at: HA |
 Looking Glass Circle & Square Frames Shop at: HA |
 Candy Stripe Bold Prints Shop at: HA |
 Hero Arts Black Ink Pad Shop at: SSS | SB | HA |
 Soft Pool Ink Pad Shop at: HA |
 MISTI REGULAR HERO BLACK Shop at: HA |
 MISTI MINI HERO BLACK Shop at: HA |
 Sakura WHITE GELLY ROLL Medium Point Pens Set Shop at: SSS | HBS |
 Neenah Classic Crest 80 LB SMOOTH SOLAR WHITE Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS |
 Fiskars PREMIUM CUT LINE Paper Trimmer 12 Inches Shop at: SSS | SB |
 Tombow MONO MULTI Liquid Glue Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS |
 Ranger MINI ROUND INK BLENDING TOOLS Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS |
 Ranger MINI ROUND FOAM REFILLS for Mini Round Ink Blending Tools Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS |
 3M Scotch DOUBLE-SIDED FOAM TAPE Permanent Shop at: SSS |
 Copic Sketch Marker E53 RAW SILK Shop at: SSS | DB |
 Copic Sketch Marker E55 LIGHT CAMEL Shop at: SSS | DB |
 Copic Sketch Marker E57 LIGHT WALNUT Shop at: SSS | DB |
 Copic Sketch Marker E59 WALNUT Shop at: SSS | DB |
 Copic Sketch Marker C1 COOL GRAY Shop at: SSS | DB |
 Copic Sketch MARKER C3 COOL GRAY Shop at: SSS | DB |
 Copic Sketch MARKER C5 COOL GRAY Shop at: SSS | DB |
 Copic Sketch MARKER C7 COOL GRAY Shop at: SSS | DB |
 Copic Sketch MARKER 100 BLACK Shop at: SSS | DB |
 Copic Sketch Marker YG01 GREEN BICE Shop at: SSS | DB |
 Copic Sketch Marker YG03 YELLOW GREEN Shop at: SSS | DB |
 Copic Sketch Marker YG17 GRASS GREEN Shop at: SSS | DB |
 Copic Sketch Marker V04 LILAC Shop at: SSS | DB |
 Copic Sketch Marker V06 LAVENDER Shop at: SSS | DB |
 Copic Sketch MARKER V09 VIOLET Shop at: SSS | DB |
 Simon Says Stamp LARGE GRID PAPER Pack Pad Shop at: SSS |
 Copic Sketch Marker YR04 CHROME ORANGE Shop at: SSS | DB |
 Copic Sketch Marker Y08 ACID YELLOW Shop at: SSS | DB |
 Copic Sketch Marker Y13 LEMON YELLOW Shop at: SSS | DB |
 Copic Sketch Marker B02 ROBIN'S EGG BLUE Shop at: SSS | DB |
MISTI PRECISION STAMPER Stamping Tool Kit Shop at: SSS | SB | DB | MINI MISTI PRECISION STAMPER Stamping Tool Kit Shop at: SSS | SB | DB |  Copic Sketch Marker R32 PEACH Shop at: SSS | DB |
 Copic Sketch Marker R35 CORAL Shop at: SSS | DB |
 Copic Sketch Marker R29 LIPSTICK RED Shop at: SSS | DB |
 Copic Sketch Marker B24 SKY BLUE Shop at: SSS | DB |
 Copic Sketch MARKER YR24 PALE SEPIA Shop at: SSS | DB |
 We R Memory Keepers TRIM AND SCORE Board Shop at: SSS | SB |
 Copic Sketch Marker B00 FROST BLUE Shop at: SSS | DB |
 Gem Stickers Back To Basics Shop at: HBS |
 Spellbinders PLATINUM 6 DIE CUTTING AND EMBOSSING MACHINE Shop at: SSS | SB | Spellbinders |
loving your cards today - thanks for sharing these awesome ideas
ReplyDeleteI really like how you colored it the same way and showed two different ideas/layouts.
ReplyDeleteI like how you aren't afraid of RICH colors. I tend to make my images look washed out. I need to be more BOLD.
ReplyDeleteWonderful use of a slimline card framing for the cake party celebration.
ReplyDeleteMelissa
"Sunshine HoneyBee"
Loving the different scenes in the slim line card.
ReplyDeleteI loved how fun your cards are. Your ideas are inspiring.
ReplyDeleteLove these cards! I think that Looking Glass Birthday Party dies is one of my favorite from this spring release, but there are so many awesome new things, who can choose?! I like how you spread them out in the slimline card. Very creative! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThese are so fun!
ReplyDeleteI love the little windows into the Party!!!! Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteLove this die! I will have to try it as a shaker!
ReplyDeleteI love your different windows!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards! Love the Looking Glass dies…
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing.
Thanks for the double treat. I purchased the birthday looking glass and look forward to making the cards.
ReplyDeleteAmazing cards! The little scenes behind the windows are adorable!
ReplyDeleteI love the 3-in-1 card that would be adored by a teen! Thanks for the ideas!
ReplyDeleteLoved your cards and the variations that you used, I like shaker cards especially! such fun and bold colors! awesome job, thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteI love those looking glass dies. Your cards really give me inspiration to make them special.
ReplyDeleteMarisela Delgado said: So beautiful! Marisela Delgado mariandmonsterd@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute die set and you did a bang up job with it. So did the pants get returned yet??
ReplyDeleteOooo I love these cards! Aren't these LG sets the best?!? Can't wait to get the new ones. Thanks for the ideas!
ReplyDeleteI adore these cards, made better by "story time" in your videos! I have a rule about returning stuff: it is better to burn it than return it. The guilt, the time, the money you end up spending by going back into the store...totally not worth it! I'm looking forward to the Dermatologist Office Drama in your next video!
ReplyDeleteI gotta have the Birthday Looking Glass dies! I love how you used them!
ReplyDeleteI love your story time. Today’s left off on a cliff hanger 😁
ReplyDeleteI can’t wait to hear the next half of the story.
~Lisa Martinez Morrow~
Lovely cards. I especially like the three window card. Looks like a party full of fun.
ReplyDeleteI REALLY enjoy making the looking glass cards. I am looking foreword to the new releases in the catalogue. Thanks so much for your inspiration and great card.
ReplyDeletethese are adorable, can't decide between the slimline and the window scene card as a favorite.
ReplyDeleteOh, a new idea for the looking glass dies! Love your cards, thank you for sharing your creativity!
ReplyDeleteHi, Kelly - Thank you, thank you! I was looking at the Looking Glass die line and wondering if I should get this one or the lily pad one or the deep sea one or... well, you get the idea. I LOVE how you've shown the new birthday party one. Now that's in the cart....
ReplyDeleteTFS -
Lori S in PA
I'm SO blown away by your slimline design using the Looking Glass Birthday Party Dies. The scene that follows along the card is really clever. The effect is really fun and I want to make some of these cards. Oooh, time to browse that catalog!
ReplyDeleteKelly, you're tempting us to add the birthday Looking Glass to our order. Thank You so much for sharing your beautiful art with us.
ReplyDeleteFun Birthday cards with a lovely color palette.
ReplyDeleteSuper cute card - so happy and bright!
ReplyDeleteSuch a bright and festive card, and I love the triple window dies!
ReplyDeleteThese are so cool and love the triple window idea
ReplyDeleteFantastic! You've taken these dies to a whole other level with that slim line card. I really like these! Shakers are so fun and I love the coloring.
ReplyDeleteI love how you made the slimline card with the Looking Glass dies! Such a great alternative use for them!
ReplyDeleteReally liked your birthday looking glass card. Thank you for the video. I am anxiously awaiting what happened at the dermatologist.
ReplyDeleteI love all the coloring on your cards! The three looking glass windows on the slimline look so festive!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are so fun and cheerful, love the looking glass design!
ReplyDeleteReally pretty. I love watching the design teams this is brilliant, duh. Individual windows instead of stacking the looking glass dies. Brilliant and really pretty. I love those duh moments!
ReplyDeleteI am in love with all the new Looking Glass dies. I love the way you spread them out on the slimline card. Great idea!
ReplyDeleteI love both of your cards and the new Looking Glass Birthday dies.
ReplyDeleteSo cute for birthdays. Love the Looking glass dies.
ReplyDeleteSuch bright and wonderful birthday cards! Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI love the shaker card! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteLove your fun birthday cards! The Looking Glass designs are a favorite!
ReplyDeleteI really have to try those out! They’re so cute!
ReplyDeleteVicki Breson
ReplyDeleteYour looking glass slimline card is amazing!