A Springtime Thank You | Birch Press Designs

Hello Crafty friends! I wanted to stop in to share a colorful card using 2 new die sets from Birch Press Designs. I am using the beautiful Sprouting Crocus Contour Layers die set and the Thank you Noted Script hot foil plate and die set. So let’s get started!

I started today’s card by creating 2 backgrounds using Lindy’s Gang Flat Fabio sprays. One panel was made using shades of purple and the other panel was created using green spray inks. Once the panels were complete and dry, I die cut the Sprouting Crocus Contour Layers die set using both panels. The flowers in purple and the stems in green.

Next I added a bit more ink to each layer of the blooms and the leaves. On the flowers I used purple and pink ink. I love using my color fuse inks from Rubbernecker. On the leaves I used green and brown. I applied the inks using a sponge dauber. Next I adhered the Crocus flower layers together using liquid glue. I then set these aside.

Next I chose a background from my stash. I ran the background through my die cutting machine with the Memory Box Ringadings 3D embossing folder. After one pass I removed the panel and added Distress Oxide in the shade Aged Mahogany to the raised areas of the folder. I added the ink directly to the embossing folder by gently swiping it onto the folder. I then lightly spritzed the folder with water and placed the card stock into the folder and ran it through my die cutting machine a 2nd time. I really like the texture this provides to the background.

I then trimmed the panel using my Tim Holtz Deckle paper trimmer. I roughed up the edges and added ink using a sponge dauber and distress ink. I added splatters to the panel using gold and white metallic water color. To complete my card, I adhered the panel to an A2 card base with a piece of pattern paper to frame the embossed panel. I then adhered the crocus flowers using foam tape and liquid glue to my dry embossed panel. I completed the card with the beautiful Thank you Noted Script sentiment. I love this hot foil sentiment! I adhered the sentiment using foam tape.

Thank you so much for stopping by today! I will be back soon! I hoping these Crocus flowers bring some spring weather my way soon!

Crafty Hugs!

Natasha

Supplies Used:

• Sprouting Crocus Contour Layers
• Thank You Noted Script
• Fairy Drops
• Ringadings 3D Embossing Folder