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The process is super simple…the die cut flowers and leaves are added to a simple acetate piece inside to give it extra dimension.

Happy Hibiscus Stamps
Party Time Stamps
Hibiscus Flowers Dies
Tropical Leaves Dies

This card was so fun to create and the Hibiscus Flowers were the perfect set to create this with! I hope you enjoyed this creative card idea.

I started off with the new Layered Summer Drinks Stencil and a standard A2 panel of Neenah card stock #80. With the first layer (A)and the panel on a grip mat I ink blended on a gray dye ink. Then with the next layer (B) I used a yellow and reddish pink dye inks to make orange in the middle with a soft blend at an angle. For layer (C) I went with the same colors but one shade darker. If you don’t have a shade darker you can just go in with a heavier hand. 

Summer Cocktail Dies
Layered Summer Drinks Stencil
Summer Banner Greetings Stamp Set
Rounded Stitched Rectangle Dies
Banner Greetings 1 Die Set
Fruit Mug Additions

Next, with the largest Rounded Stitched Rectangle Dies I die-cut out the stenciled panel and matted it with a matching card stock. I also die-cut out a piece of vellum with the second largest Rounded Stitched Rectangles die.

With the Summer Cocktail Dies, I die-cut out the drinks from white card stock and blended on with same dye inks that I used for the stencil panel. It definitely looks delicious or a beautiful sunrise! For the rest of the elements I used colored card stock adding on some dimension and white highlights. Adhering the elements together with liquid glue and adding foam squares to the back of the overlapping fruits. 

For the sentiment I used the new Summer Banner Greetings stamp set, stamping out the “Kick Back & Relax” with one of the previously dye inks used.  Die-cutting the sentiment out using the previously released Banner Greetings 1 Die Set. To finish off my sentiment I went through my stash and found the “Cheers” die from an older set called Fruit Mug Additions die-cutting it out several times to add dimension.  

Thanks for stopping by and have a refreshing day!

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Layered Hibiscus Stencils
Hibiscus Flowers Dies
Tropical Leaves Dies
Summer Banner Greetings Stamps
Banner Greetings 1 Dies
Summer Blooms Mix
Rainbow Sherbet Beads

To make my infinity shaker, I started with the background. I ink-blended a soft hibiscus background using the Layered Hibiscus Stencils. I knew this layer would be good for the background and chose soft colors intentionally.

When done, I turned this into an infinity shaker using some cellophane from stamp/die packaging.  It’s an easy, lightweight option!  Be sure to watch my video to see how it’s done if you are interested!  I filled the shaker with a mixture of the Summer Blooms Clay Mix and Rainbow Sherbet Glass Shaker Beads.

I die-cut flowers and leaves using the Hibiscus Flowers Dies and the Tropical Leaves Dies and ink-blended them to add color.  Using a detailed brush, I added texture to the hibiscus flowers and leaves.

I finished by creating a tropical spray over the shaker panel and added a sentiment from the Summer Banner Greetings stamp set.

I hope you enjoyed this project! Thanks so much for visiting!

~Caly

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Hello crafty friends, June here! Today I’m sharing my favourite card I made using supplies from the new June release. The Sun Shaker was a die that instantly stood out to me, so I had to create a card where it was the main focus! Let’s get started!

I cut the Sun Shaker from yellow cardstock and did some light ink blending on just the back piece of the shaker. I only used the middle shaker inlay piece, but also cut the ones that are supposed to make the rays part of the shaker from a darker shade of yellow cardstock so I could add a bit of detail to the sun. I filled the sun with the Summer Blooms Mix and the Rainbow Sherbet Shaker Beads, because it’s gonna be a great match for the floral background I have planned.

I stencilled a background with the new Layered Hibiscus stencils and Distress Oxides. I used Victorian Velvet, Aged Mahogany, Scattered Straw and Rustic Wilderness. I also used the Victorian Velvet to splatter around my flowers to fill the white space. Once dry, I ran my background through my die cutting machine using the Argyle Pierced Plate. I love the combination of this with the floral print, it looks exactly like a vintage quilted plaid I used to own. To keep up with that theme, I cut a Scallop Frame cause I thought it would add to the vintage look. I matted the background onto a panel that I blended a gradient on using the same Victorian Velvet and Aged Mahogany.

For the sentiment, I cut the new Large Summer Shadow from white cardstock and carefully did the same blend on it. I backed it using the shadow piece cut from iridescent cardstock. It’s not visible in my photos, but it matches perfectly with the pink and green color scheme when the light hits it just right. I also added a banner from Banner Greetings 2 and stamped one of the new Summer Banner Greetings on it using a dark yellow ink to match the sun.

This new release is SO getting me into a summer mood! How about you? The weather was so warm a while ago and it completely turned around, so I can use all the summer vibes I can get! I hope to see you again soon, bye!