Die Double Take IV; 1 of 2: Elizabeth

Double delight here at Studio Sessions!  It's another edition of Die Double Take showcasing our POV's (Point of Views) of how the same die cut can be used in two totally different colorful designs.

For this Die Double Take, Jill and I are using Penny Black's "Burst of Red".

To create the main panel of my card, I split the top and bottom portions into two sections and elevated them across a white card base.  This gave me a horizontal window in which I could tuck a sentiment and bridge with the flower die cut.

Two tones of paper were used for the die cut flower with a splash of bright green for the leaves.  The polka dots were stenciled with wedding dress white Memento Luxe.

Up next....Jill's POV (Point of View)!

Penny Black Supplies: 51-153 Burst of Red, 51-152 Jolly Holly, 30-316 Season’s Gifts, 25-014 Oscillations, Mix and Match Cardstock (Fern Green, Sea Breeze, Blue Lagoon, Coral Reef)

Die Double Take III; 2 of 2: Elizabeth

Double delight here at Studio Sessions!  It's another edition of Die Double Take showcasing our POV's (Point of Views) of how the same die cut can be used in two totally different colorful designs.

Hello everyone.  I couldn't resist going a bit "glitzy" for my POV using "Bauble Border".

The main panel of the card has a prominent header at the top.  The use of the "Bauble Border" combined with a smaller stamped strip gives the top of the card more weight.  A softer, white-on-white die cut (Stitched Edges) adds a subtle embellishment while creating a balance throughout the design without deterring the eye from the main focal point. 

To alter the shape of the card, small half circles were added between the card base and the main panel.  

Last, but not least, lots of pretty, sparkly pink Stickles!!

Penny Black Supplies: 51-150 Bauble Border, 51-136 Stitched Edges, 30-310 Believe, 30-161 Embellishments, Mix and Match Cardstock (Fern Green, Sea Breeze, Rose Garden, Coral Reef)

Die Double Take III; 1 of 2: Jill

Double delight here at Studio Sessions!  It's another edition of Die Double Take showcasing our POV's (Point of Views) of how the same die cut can be used in two totally different colorful designs.

For my POV using our featured Penny Black Creative Die, 51-150 Bauble Border, I was inspired by this AMAZING card by Deasy. I enjoyed pairing the small border die with Penny Black's larger ornaments from the Creative Die, 51-018 Ornaments.

My background was inked using Ranger Archival inks and an ink blending tool with foam pads.  I added a touch of snow by coloring small circles on the background with a white gel pen.  The die cuts were colored with ShinHan Art Touch Twin Markers.  

All stamps and dies by Penny Black: 51-150 Bauble Border, 51-018 Ornaments, 30-310 Believe

Die Double Take II; 2 of 2: Jill

Double delight here at Studio Sessions!  It's another edition of Die Double Take showcasing our POV's (Point of Views) of how the same die cut can be used in two totally different colorful designs.

I love the playful look of Elizabeth's card using our featured Penny Black Creative Die, 51-151 Whirl Wreath.  For my card, I went for a bit of a distressed look.  And I just couldn't resist adding a little red bird to my wreath.

All stamps and dies by Penny Black: 51-151 Whirl Wreath, 51-144 In the Garden, 30-309 Filigrees, 30-310 Believe

Die Double Take II; 1 of 2: Elizabeth

Double delight here at Studio Sessions!  It's another edition of Die Double Take showcasing our POV's (Point of Views) of how the same die cut can be used in two totally different colorful designs.

My mind was "whirling" with ideas for my next POV using "Whirl Wreath".

I fell in love with the swooping circular design of this die cut and decided to complement the image by using a round card base.

The green wreath portion was elevated with a tiny bit of dimensional foam above a small window containing the sentiment.  Multiple colors of Stickles were used to accent the wreath.

The bow was embellished with a coat of Glossy Accents to give it an enamel appearance.

Penny Black Supplies: 51-151 Whirl Wreath, 30-307 Holiday Snippets, Mix & Match Cardstock (Fern Green, Clear Skies, Coral Reef)

Die Double Take I; 2 of 2: Elizabeth

Double delight here at Studio Sessions!  It's another edition of Die Double Take showcasing our POV's (Point of Views) of how the same die cut can be used in two totally different colorful designs.

For my "Starburst" die cut design, my POV (Point of View) was to use it as a two-toned, vertical embellishment.

Die cutting the Starburst twice allowed me to use the pink segments from one cut and insert them into a second cut from dark pink.

Some additional fun and zippy Christmas hues of light blue and bright green create a trendy greeting for the sentiment.

Penny Black Supplies: 51-155 Starburst, 30-310 Believe, Mix & Match Cardstock (Fern Green, Sea Breeze, Rose Garden)

Die Double Take I; 1 of 2: Jill

Double delight here at Studio Sessions!  It's another edition of Die Double Take showcasing our POV's (Point of Views) of how the same die cut can be used in two totally different colorful designs.

Today I've used our featured Penny Black Creative Die, 51-155 Starburst, as a bright border on my card.  I left the coloring simple on the die in order to complement little Mimi's red and white hat.

Mimi was colored with Shinhan Art Touch Twin markers and my background was inked with Ranger Archival Inks using an ink blending tool and foam pads.

All stamps and dies by Penny Black: 51-155 Starburst, 30-316 Season's Gifts, 30-313 Twinkle & Wish

I'm "bursting" with excitement to see what Elizabeth has created with this same die; aren't you?

Tagged, 3 of 3: Jill & Elizabeth

The holidays are just around the corner and we are going to "tag" you with holly, jolly fun.

Today we are "tag teaming" on this post with ideas on how to incorporate a tag into a card design.

For my tag designs, I decided to go bright with lots of Penny Black Creative Die layers.

Here's a look at each individual tag.

 

And how did I incorporate my tag design onto my card?  Because my tags were pretty busy in design and quite bright, I kept my cardbase neutral and without pattern.

 For complete supplies, Penny Black products and instructions, click HERE.

For my design, my double-sided tag was created from the "Tagged" die cut set and patterned paper from "Holiday Trimmings".  Two different sentiments from "Holiday Snippets" allowed me to customize the greeting.

The tag was then suspended with fishing line inside a framed window so the design could be visible from both the outside and inside of the card.

Tip/Hint:  One of my great discoveries was to find out that Penny Black's "Framed Flowers" creates the perfect window to showcase the tag.  No need to measure and use a craft knife to prepare the opening.

To add some texture to the frame, "Soft Grace" was heat embossed with white powder.

 For complete supplies, Penny Black products and instructions, click HERE.

Tagged; 2 of 3: Jill

The holidays are just around the corner and we are going to "tag" you with holly, jolly fun.

I decided to use the same stamp set (Penny Black 30-313 Twinkle & Wish)  as Elizabeth for my tag, too!

I just think little Mimi looks adorable decorating her house for the holidays and I couldn't resist coloring this image with ShinHan Art Touch Twin Markers. Before I know it, it will be time to get out my holiday decorations.  Eek! I'm not ready!

Penny Black Stamps and Dies: 30-313 Twinke & Wish, 30-307 Holiday Snippets, 51-015 Snowflake Trio, 40-137 Brick Wall, 51-007 Tagged

Tagged; 1 of 3: Elizabeth

The holidays are just around the corner and we are going to "tag" you with holly, jolly fun.

For my tag inspiration, I am going horizontal and working on a "landscape" format.

A few additional layers were added to the tag with segments of cardstock covered in patterned papers from the new winter paper collections called "Wintertime" and "Holiday Trimmings".

And who is that cute little girl?  Why it is the adorable Mimi from "Twinkle & Wish" standing alongside a fabulous greeting included in the "Season's Gifts" sentiment collection.

You can access detailed supplies and instructions by clicking HERE.

(All stamps and papers by Penny Black)

Now that you have been "tagged" what will you create?  

Stayed tuned for Jill's tag-alicious design.