I always wanted to make an ornament card which can actually be used to decorate the Christmas tree. I got this opportunity when I got a monthly kit from Hero Arts.  And let the fun begin...

I used the ornament die from the kit to cut out the frame in red, the foam in white and the acetate for the shaker card. I have glued the acetate onto the red frame and glued two foam together to add thickness. I have also painted the inner side of the foam with white acrylic paint to cover the gap, which could hopefully prevent the shaker flakes to from getting stuck in the gap. 

For the shaker, I used the clear distress mica flakes to mimic snowflakes. After I added the mica, I adhered the sentiment piece onto the background of the ornament. Then, I added a bow on the top of the ornament using red twine.

To add more accents on the front of the ornament, I used the poinsettia and holly leaves die from Sizzix  Funky Festive dies set. Then I embossed a 3D winter snowflake for the card base.

I want the ornament to be detachable, so I added a magnetic thin sheet on the back of the ornament and the back of the snowflake card base as well. Once the magnetic sheet is adhered, the ornament can stay on the card without any glue. ​

This is not only a shaker card, but can also be used as an actual Christmas ornament.

Supplies:
Hero Arts My Monthly Hero October 2020 Kit
Sizzix Textured Impressions Embossing Folder-Katelyn Lizardi-Winter Snowflakes
Sizzix Thinlits Dies By Tim Holtz-Funky Festive
Tim Holtz Distress Mica Flakes

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I made some ATC last month using snowflake as focal point. I really like the look and had make some extra background and snowflakes for later to use. This is one of the card that I made using the same look as ATC. If you are interested in white on white ATC, it can be found here.  For this card, the only different from ATC is adding more individual snowflake and jewel pieces from Pinkfresh Studio. 

Supplies:
Pinkfresh Studio Die- Layered Snowflakes  PFSA2820
Altenew  Layered Snowflakes Die ALT2708
Simon Says Stamp sssd111308 Eliza Snowflake
​Simon Says Stamp sssd112038 Marie Snowflake
Creative Expressions  Craft Dies- Let It Snow CEDME022
Simon Says Stamp ssst121357 Waves Stencil
Dreamweaver Pearlescent Embossing Paste
​Pinkfresh Studio Jewel essential PF014ES

Snowflakes are one of the most magical elements of the holiday season. I have decided to use all the snowflake dies that I own to make a greeting card for this holiday. It sure is fun to make snowflake cards.

First, using speckled egg distress oxide color to blend out evenly on Neenah solarwhite cardstock and die cut into a large snowflake. Second, I use snowflake stencil and pearlescent embossing paste to create a background. Then, splash some ink on the background using speckled egg distress oxide ink.

I have decided to add dimension on the snowflake by adding one more layer of snowflake die-cut using white cardstock. I brushed on the Wink of Stella for more bling. And then adding two layers of foam adhesive to the center piece of the snowflake to add even higher dimension.

After adding foam adhesive, place the piece at the center of the snowflake. Finally, die-cut sentiment "Tis the season" twice and glue them together to add more depth and finish off with light blue jewel on both the snowflake and the background. 

Supplies:
Sizzix thinlits die set- Stunning Snowflake 664749
Creative Expressions Craft dies- Tis The Season CEDME019
Stamper Anonymous Tim Holtz Collection Mini Layered Stencil #18 MST018
Dreamweaver Pearlescent Embossing Paste
Pinkfresh Studio Jewel essential PF014ES

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這次ATC的題材是white on white相當特別的題目，一直以來都非常喜歡white on white, tone on tone的卡片。一看到題目馬上想到雪花，曾經有一次去玩雪，結果遇上了大風暴，整片山都是白茫茫的一片，很懷念那時暴風雪吹襲之後，陽光照射在雪地上的美景，用雪花片做white on white ATC應該很棒，但又怕做不完考慮很久還是不想錯過這個機會。就 craft away 吧！

這次的準備功夫不少，為了要展現一層一層雪花的立體感，裁切了不少大大小小的雪花片，雪花片除了使用白色卡紙還使用的銀色卡紙丶亮片卡紙丶描圖紙以及雲紋水晶紙。多出來的還可以留著做聖誕卡片。

將大大小小的雪花疊在一起，大概疊個四層或五層，儘量每一層使用不同的材質，而且每一片雪花的形狀都不太一樣，決定好之後就可以上膠了。

雪花片準備好之後，再來是準備背景的襯紙。這是使用了型版以及珠光浮雕膏。沒想到買了三年多的浮雕膏還是相當不錯，一點乾掉的跡象都沒有，不過用完之後一定要把蓋子蓋好才能保存久一點。

這次用了四種型版，也順便多做幾張大張的，方便日後使用，畢竟開蓋子的次數會增加浮雕膏變乾的機會

再來就是在背後註記這次的ATC，找到了數字和字母的章，剛好編排第29次ATC的題目，加上找到一個小的雪花章完成了這次ATC的註記。最後就是組合啦！

這些是部分的大合照！

Supplies:
Pinkfresh Studio Die- Layered Snowflakes  PFSA2820
​Altenew  Layered Snowflakes Die ALT2708
Simon Says Stamp sssd111308 Eliza Snowflake
​Simon Says Stamp sssd112038 Marie Snowflake
Stamper Anonymous Tim Holtz Collection Mini Layered Stencil #18 MST018
Stamper Anonymous Tim Holtz Collection Layered Stencil Speckles THS021
Altenew Stencil Tiny Bubbles ALT1632
Simon Says Stamp ssst121357 Waves Stencil
Dreamweaver Pearlescent Embossing Paste

This is another set of cards using Pinkfresh Studio Simply Hexagons die. This time I have used both the hexagon stamp and die set. These will be for charity as well.

I used distress oxide ink to blend the hexagon pieces. On the pictures, I typed the color of the ink pad that I used. After blending, I heat embossed the flower and sentiment, which spelled out sending hugs. After that, I put foam adhesive on the back of each hexagon and assembled them on a white cardstock using the cutout of the hexagon die frame as a guide. Then remove the frame once all the hexagon pieces have been glued on.

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I did something very different for this card. All the hexagon pieces are from the advertisement that I collected over the year. Some of the hexagons were pieces that I stamped imperfectly and was going to go to the trash bin. But since it is small enough, I was able to repurpose it. I am glad it turned out to be great.

These are the papers that are ready for upcycle.

After cutting them out, I put all the pieces in place one layer at a time. Sandwich between the acrylic block. The benefit of doing a sandwich is that you're able to reduce the chance of pieces moving around. Moving one layer without moving everything else all together will be easier if you make a sandwich. Once I decided on the look, I started to adhesive from the bottom layer and stuck it on white cardstock. After that, move on to the middle layer, then upper layer with foam tape and heat embossed sentiment. In the last minute, I decided to add velum paper leaves to add more depth. Then the card is complete.

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This is a pair of thank you cards that I made for charity. With so much going on in the world, we have so much to thank for. 

I always wanted to make cards using either hexagon stamp or die. Finally I got a stamp and die set from Pinkfresh Studio. For these two cards, I used just the hexagon die and saved the stamp set for some other time.  For the preparation, I have made some background choices using embossing folder and sentiment  stripe for the card. In addition, I have die-cut some flowers that I plan to use on the card. I have not decided to use which one yet. 

Once I have everything ready, all I need is to die cut the floral cardstock with hexagon die and start the assembly.  Here are the final look for the cards.

Supplies:
​Pinkfresh Studio Simply hexagons die PFSA2320
Alexandra Renke Blubber die
Alexandra Renke Poppy Flowers die ARFL002
Birch Press Design CL8151 You are awesome clear stamp set
Simon Says Stamp SSS101782 You got this clear stamp set

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Snowflake is magical. It is always a joy to use snowflake dies on Christmas card.

This is quite a straight forward card making process. First choose a snowflake scene cardstock and blend the edges with blending tool using vintage photo, and walnut stain distress oxide ink. Then die cut the large snowflake with silver cardstock, and smaller snowflakes with silver glitter, white and velum paper. After that, die cut the word Merry with red cardstock. Last but not least, assemble all the elements then splash some acrylic white paint to complete the look.

Supplies:
Pinkfresh Studio Layered snowflakes dies
Spellbinders November 2019 small die of the month Kaleidoscope snowflake
Simon Says Stamp Merry frame dies

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This is another set of sunflower field birthday card using Hero Arts sunflower field heroscape stamp set along with Grace's garden stamp and die set from Stampin Up.

Today I am sharing a country style birthday card with cottage gate and sunflower view. Using Hero Arts Sunflower Field stamp and garden fancy die.

Inside of card, you can see the whole view of Sunflower field. Behind the cottage gate, you can see kitten chatting with bird.

On the back of card, I have add a mini envelope to include wishes to the recipient 

After finish stamping, die cut a square that will fit inside of card. And before adhesive onto inside of card, temporary positioning it at the front, so I can tell where I should cut out the window.

Supplies:
Hero Arts Sunflower Field HeroScape Stamp Set CM411
Hero Arts Garden Fancy die DI594
Stampin Up Grace's Garden Stamp Set 151513
Poppystamps Whittle Birds Craft die 2190
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這一次決定嘗試做一張4x8.5寸的長尺寸卡片。現在算是蠻夯的一個尺寸。從來沒有做過，原因是⋯⋯沒有信封可以買XD. 所以特地為此手工做了信封給它。完成之後發現長尺寸卡片非常適合風景卡可以囊括所有景觀，有興趣的朋友可以試試。
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特別用燙凸粉顯示沙子的視覺感摸起來也很像，非常好玩。唯一不足的是應該在夕陽再加上橘色系會更有層次。但因已上了distress micro glaze，要更改是不太可能了，就當作下次再做一張的理由吧！
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This card is entered in Stay Crafty with Hero Challenge #10 

​Supplies list:
Hero Arts My monthly Hero June Kit 2018 or
Hero Arts CM316 color layering waves stamp set
Hero Arts CM317 color layering sea & sky stamp set
Bicycle stamp and die from my monthly hero January kit 2019
Ranger distress oxide ink: Salty Ocean, Wilted Violet, Picked Raspberry, Mustard Seed, and Antique Linen
Altenew crisp dye ink: Ultramarine, Eastern Sky, Sea Glass
Seth Apter baked texture Dirty Sand
Ranger embossing powder Flurries Speckle

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Today I am showing a card with a vintage vibe. It is simple and easy to make. Hope you enjoyed it. 

1. Ink the embossing folder (the valley side) with distress oxide ink in "Hickory Smoke."

2. Die cut the layering flower, leaves and geometric shapes.

3. Love the look of the old vintage vibe. Finally, add the sentiment.

Supply list:
​Sizzix 3-D texture fades embossing folder 662716-botanical
Altenew Fantasy Floral die
Altenew Crystal Frames die
Ranger distress oxide- Hickory Smoke
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This is the second post that I use an embossing folder to make card. The first post was inking on the card that was already embossed. The link for the first post, Embossed 3D thank you card, is at the end of today's post. This time I am using the ink then emboss technique which has created the unique look.
利用壓凸板上色是一個非常特別的技巧，有別於先壓凸再上色，這次直接上顏色在壓凸板上效果非常特​別

First, stamp the ink on the vally side of embossing folder, then sandwich white card stock in between and run it through the machine. If some area was missing the ink, the same process can be repeat untill you get the look you desire. In my case, I have it done twice.

利用壓凸板平滑的那一面(圖案下凹面)上顏色，在過機器時直接將顏料像蓋印的方式印在紙張上也同一時間壓凸，效果非常特別。這個過程可以重複進行直到顏色達到你想要覆蓋的面積。

Supplies:
Altenew Painted butterflies stamp set
Altenew Beautiful Day stamp set
Stampin Up 3D embossing folder Country Floral
Simon Says stamps and dies Thanks and encouragement mix set -Believe in you 

The first post for embossing folder technique:
Embossed 3D thank you card

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