Happy Happy Joy Joy

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Back again for one final post on the Tutti Designs Blog.

 

I am so happy to have been a part of this wonderful Design Team here at Tutti Designs. 

So many wildly talented ladies!  Although I am leaving here I am always around. 

Thanks so much for everything.....especially you, Darlene! 

I am proud to call you my friend!  xoxo

 

This card sums up my feelings to all things Tutti Designs!

 

 

 

I used the fun Nesting Stitched Banners die set.  Aren't they great?!?  This set includes 7 dies.....SEVEN DIES!!!  That's amazing!  Perfect sizes for all of your card making needs!  Typically the banners are used vertically, here I have used them horizontally.  I die cut 5 and placed them on top of a piece of Teal and White Baker's Twine.  Reminds me of celebration flags you would see flapping in the breeze on a boat.

 

 

 

 

 

 

I splattered Heidi Swapp Color Shine in Sweet Mint on my White card stock panel.  Then stamping my sentiments in Calypso Coral and Melon Mambo inks.  Gina K Designs stamp sets; Let It Snow and Mistletoe Memories.  A very simple card to make, but I just loooooove it!  Nuvo Crystal Drops in Carnation Pink for accent.

 

 

Here's what I used:

 

 

 

Tutti Designs # 214 Nesting Stitched Banners.

From the November 2016 Release.

 

 

 

 

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HAPPY

HAPPY

JOY

JOY

 

 

Thanks so much for everything!!!

 

 

 

Starry Birthday

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I have a bright sunshiny Birthday card to share with you today!

 

 

 

 

 

I used these fantastic Nesting Stitched Stars from the Tutti Designs Store.  They are from the November 2016 Release.  A classic design that one NEEDS to have in their stash!  I cut 2 different sizes for each stitched star in pretty bright colored Designer Paper.  The larger star was also cut from a chip board like stock, which makes for a sturdier die cut.

 

 

My sentiment was stamped in Melon Mambo ink and the heat sealed using Clear Embossing Powder.  Always a must in my craft room to seal that ink in when using Vellum. 

I am a smudge magnet!  Gina K Designs Birthday Blessings stamp set.
 Candy Dots and Enamel Brads for accents.

 

This car measures 3 1/4" x 7".  Perfect for adding a wee bit of cash inside!

 

 

Here's what I used:

 

 

 

 

Tutti Designs # 215 Nesting Stitched Stars

From the November 2016 Release. 

 

 

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Father And Daughter

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This card was made with love, truly.  I have created it for my favorite son in law, Tim! 

(yes, you guessed it, I do only have one....but he is still my very most favorite!) 

My daughter, Lori, and her husband, Tim, just became first time parents

 to a beautiful little girl, Penelope Joy, on October 17th. 

When I saw this fabulous die in the Tutti Designs Store, I knew I had to have it!

 

Now, on with the show!

 

 

 

This card measures 5 1/2" x 5 1/2" and I will make a matching envelope for mailing.  I used this beautiful Father And Daughter die from the May 2017 Release.   I die cut it twice from Black card stock, layering the 2 together.  This gives the die a little bit more oomph for depth and dimension.

 

 

I displayed my die cuts and sentiment on hand cut panels and at a wonky angle.  I feel this gives the card a bit more interest too.  Adding a few accents using Sheer Ribbon and all manners of Adhesive Rhinestones.

 

 

 



 

 

 

I know this is a vision of what's to come.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beneath the sentiment stamped in Raven Black ink,  I also stamped many little hearts in Pink Pirouette ink.  Gina K Designs stamp sets; Hand In Hand and Mommy To Be Diva.

A labor of love.

 

 

 

Here's what I used:

 

 

 

Tutti Designs # 327 Father And Daughter

 

 

 

If you're in need of a Father And Son, then look no further than here:

 

 

 

Tutti Designs # 326 Father And Son

Also from the May 2017 Release.

 

 

 

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Oh and you know I can not create a Post like this and NOT share

another picture of our precious little Penelope Joy!!!  (or 2 or 3...okay 4) lol

 

 

 

 

 

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Get Well Wishes

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Today's card is a Get Well Wish using the fantastic Tutti Designs Nesting Stitched Banners die. 

 

 

It's clean.

It's simple.

It contains get well wishes.

 

 

 

 

 

I used 2 different sizes of the Nesting Stitched Banners dies,

one for my image and one for my sentiment. 

By just turning the die it creates an entirely different look, perfect for my Get Well Wishes. 

My tree was stamped in Walnut Oxide ink (as was my sentiment) and my pretty Fall Leaves were created by using a few different colored Copic Markers. 

 

The Pointillism Technique;

Pointillism /ˈpɔɪntɪlɪzəm/ is a technique of painting in which small, distinct dots of color are applied in patterns to form an image.

 

 

 

 

 

 

A couple of swipes with the wide end of my Copic Marker to create the ground beneath.  Adding a bit of texture using a Wood Grain Embossing Folder.  Orange and White Gingham Ribbon, Doily and Adhesive Pearls for accents.  I always buy White Adhesive Pearls in a bulk package.  Using my Copic Markers I can match any color to my card.

PTI; Through The Trees
GKD; All Occasion Tags

 

 

The only die set I used:

 

 

 

Tutti Designs # 214 Nesting Stitched Banners

From the November 2016 Release

 

 

This card will be entered into the Challenge at Scrapy Land, Anything Goes.

 

  

 

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Scrolly Heart

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Today I am sharing two cards with you made with the same fabulous die, Tutti Designs Scrolly Heart from the November 2016 Release.  This die is so pretty and detailed it will make your heart skip a beat!

 

 

 

I created a bit of a Shabby Chic design, distressing and peeling back the edges of my double sided Designer Paper.  The star of the show, the Scrolly Heart die, was cut from White card stock and then sponged lightly with  Melon Mambo and Pink Pirouette inks.  I backed it with Pink card stock, which was fussy cut.

 

 

My sentiment is by PTI, Swoosh stamp set and stamped in Melon Mambo ink on to a Vellum Strip.  I then covered it in Clear Embossing Powder and heated it, I do this every time I stamp on to Vellum.  I am notorious for having smudges!  Accented with Adhesive Pearls, Sheer Pink Ribbon, Heart Button, Twine and Mini Clothespin. 

 

 

 

My second card is basically the exact same, only this time I used my Scrolly Heart die as a stencil. 

I bought this new product (to me) Cut-Your-Own Stencils Material by Stencil Ease, found at my local craft store.  I got 10 sheets, 12" x 17.5" for only $4.00.  The original price was $9.99 but I used a 60% off coupon!  What a great deal! 

 

Here's what the die and cut stencil look like.

Check out all of that AMAZING detail!!!

 

 

The Scrolly Heart die cut the stencil material like buttah!

 

 

 

Second card same as the first using the stencil.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The only die I used:

 

 

 

 

Tutti Designs #202 Scrolly Heart

From the November 2016 Release. 

 

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Bird Tapestry

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When I saw this gorgeous Bird Tapestry die I knew I could use it for several different types of cards.  It would work well for a Wedding card or Sympathy.  And here I have used it as a Christmas card.  I love the unique dies the Tutti Designs Store has to offer and I love the wide variety of uses you can get from ONE die.  That's more bang for your money for sure!

 

 

 

 

Check out the size of that die cut,

it covers the entire front of my card, which is an A2, 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 inches. 

 

I adore that pretty detailed die cut border framing in the beautiful birds and flourishes.  I only added a bit of Sheer Ribbon and some Adhesive Rhinestones as accents.  Using the traditional Red, Green and White Christmas color combo, really puts the Merry into this Christmas card.

 

The birds in flight are so magical.  My Rhinestones hi-light the pretty posies.

 

I am letting the die do all of the work, just letting it shine in all it's glory!

 

 

 

 

Tutti Designs # 164 Bird Tapestry

From the August 2016 Release

 

 

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Thanks

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I have made 3 super simple Thank You cards. 

The Tutti Designs dies are so detailed and intricate
that you really don't need much else

to make pretty creations to send to people. 

Check these out, you'll see what I mean!

 

 

 

Turquoise Thanks.

 

I used the Swirly Thanks die in three different colors.  I only add a bit of texture with a Swiss Dots Embossing Folder, a strip of Designer Paper and a few small Adhesive Pearls.  Just check out the beauty of that Swirly Thanks die.  The font, the flourish and the pretty flowers.  Super pretty!

Green Thanks.

Pink Thanks.

 

 

Super Easy.  Super Pretty.

 

 

 

 

 

Tutti Designs #221 Swirly Thanks

From the October 2016 Release

 

 

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Birthday Flowers

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Today I have a lovely Birthday card to share with you, complete with Birthday Flowers!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I used the fantastic Tutti Designs die, Birthday Flowers.  This pot of beautiful Tulips will make any birthday HAPPY!  Here I cut the die from White card stock and then colored it with Copic Markers.  I backed the lone tulip and pot with corresponding card stock.  But you know me, I didn't stop there!  I then covered the entire cut in Versa Mark ink and Clear Embossing Powder.  Heated it.  The sheen and texture of doing this technique is sooooo good! 

 

If you haven't tried it before, you really should.  NO.....REALLY!!!

 

 

 

Layered it on to White card stock and then Black.  Stamped my Happy Birthday sentiment from Gina K Designs, Pleasant Plurals in Raven Black ink on to my Pink base and layered them all together. 

 

Quick.  Easy. Clean.  Beautiful.

 

 

 

 

 

Tutti Designs #286 Birthday Flowers

Part of the March 2017 Release

 

 

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Fabulous Friend

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I have a pretty little card to share with you today!

 

 

 

I used the fabulous Fluttering Butterfly Corner die for my card.  I die cut it from White card stock and then colored it with Copic Markers.  After that I covered the entire cut in Versa Mark ink and added Clear Embossing Powder, heat setting it all.  I love doing this to a colored die cut.  It makes for a lovely look.  Added a FAB sentiment from Gina K Designs, Poster Board Sentiments, stamped in Tempting Turquoise ink, and some matching Enamel Brads to complete my look. 

 

The Tutti Dies make card making easy peasy! 

Every die is so pretty and detailed, you don't need much more to create a card. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This Fluttering Butterfly Corner  die was in the  August 2016 Release along with many other fabulous dies.  You should definitely check them all out!

 

 

 

Tutti Designs #158 Fluttering Butterfly Corner

 

 

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Black Cat Slider

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Another spooky Halloween card to share with you today! 

 

This was a very FUN card to create!

 

 

 

 

I die cut this Black Cat die from Black Glitter paper.  I added some very thin Scor Tape to the back of this die cut to make sure the intricate detailed pieces in the cat's body actually stayed put.  I like this look as it adds texture and interest.  Then I was at a loss.....what to do with him? 

 

Oooh I know, make a slider card!  And that's what I did! 

 

 

 

 

I watched a few You Tube Videos to make this, hand cutting the slider channel which is hidden.  I was quite pleased with how easy it actually was to create.  The Black Cat just goes creeping along searching for his next prey, not even paying attention to the ravens in the trees or the bats below.

 

  Perhaps he is searching for YOU!  Eeeeeeeek!

 

 

 

 

On the inside I did want to show you how beautifully detailed this Black Cat really is.  Think about this, 2 looks for the price of one!  Pretty cool!

 

Eyelet and Ribbon for my pull tab and a Gina K Designs sentiment for the Wicked stamp set.

 

Spooky Good Fun!

 

 

 

 

Tutti Designs # 385 Black Cat

 

 

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Tree With Lantern

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Moving into some Halloween FUN!  The new August Release has so many fabulous and spooky dies to create all things Halloween. 

 

Run right over to the Tutti Designs Store and check them out!  They are frighteningly good!  Mwahahahahaha

 

 

 

I found some crazy Halloween Designer Paper in my stash and I went from there.  I hand cut a tag to incorporate the size of this FUN Tree With Lantern die.  Layering it in Black and White card stock, sponging the edges to give it a more rustic flavor and feel.  The die was cut from Black Glitter paper and once again from Orange.  That sweet little Pumpkin Lantern was layered on to the Black.

 

 

 

Purple Rhinestones, Orange Baker's Twine, Orange Eyelet and some Nuvo Crystal Drops in Ebony for my accents.  I am not even bothered by that smeared drop, it's a Halloween card, something has to be wrong, right?

 

 

 

 

Tutti Designs # 386 Tree With Lantern

 

 

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Birdhouse Garden

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A little change of pace for me today.  This card showcases an oldie but a goodie Tutti Designs die, Birdhouse Garden, which was released back in the October Release of 2016.

 

I love this die, because it reminds me of putting my own gardens to bed for the upcoming season.  I adore Fall and all it brings, even if my pretty blooms go dormant for a while!

 

 

 

Once again I cut this beautiful Birdhouse Garden die from White card stock.  I colored it using Copic Markers.  I also added some Pink and White card stock to the back of the birdhouses and the pretty yellow flowers.  This technique gives a bit more oomph to your die cut.  Then I added Versa Mark ink to the entire die cut, coating in clear Embossing Powder and heating.  This always adds such a nice shine to what you are creating AND it makes your die cut look like a pretty embellishment.  If you do this with many layers it becomes an absolute gorgeous chipboard like piece......which as you all know, adds depth and dimension. 

 

 

 

 

As I only cut one layer, this is still a nice flat card for easy (no extra postage) mailing. 

Gotta love that!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tutti Designs # 181 Birdhouse Garden

 

 

 

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