Almost no stamping today…. it’s unheard of around here lol. But I did have lots of fun die cutting and playing with some bright colours! But
before we start did you know that I have a series of videos with Altenew called Take 2 With Therese, if you want more inspiration you can check them out right HERE.
Today I have a die focus for Altenew and I am showcasing the Garden Trellis Cover Die.
I began with an inlay technique where I created a ‘rainbow’ of colour where the Garden Trellis die was the main focus of the card.
I added a Hello and Hugs die cut sentiment
As well as a Sentiments Strips 2 ‘What’s Up?’, which I thought was fun!
My second design was fun to create, I added colour to acetate die cuts using the Artist Marker Refills.
This time the trellis is added as a subtle background behind the beautiful Open Bloom 3D die flower.
I also added a Signature Words Die ‘hello’ because when you don’t know which way to go, I figure you can’t go wrong with this sentimental die set lol.
You can see my video here or Watch it in HD at YouTube.
________________________________________________________________
Do you like to use Cover Dies? I personally love them as a subtle background, maybe tone on tone….. that would be one of my fave ways. Thanks so much for stopping by today, hope yours is fabulous! Hugs,
Other Supplies: Gradient Cardstock – Volcano Lake / Midnight Violet / Ruby Rec / Soft Lilac / Deep Iris
Affiliate links are used Classic Crest Solar White 110lb ALT | Classic Crest Solar White 80lb ALT |  Autumn Blaze ALT |  Sea Shore Cardstock ALT |
 Shades of Purple Cardstock ALT |  Red Cosmos Cardstock ALT | AUZ |  Acetate SSS | EH |  Garden Trellis Cover Die ALT | AUZ | EH |
 Hello and Hugs Bundle ALT | SSS |  Hello and Hugs Die ALT | SSS | AUZ |  Sentiment Strips 2 ALT | SSS | AUZ |  Open Blooms 3D Die Set ALT | SSS | AUZ | EH |
 Halftone Squares Die ALT | SSS | EH |  Signature Words ALT | SSS | AUZ |  Embossing Ink ALT | SSS | EH |  Parrot Refill ALT |
 Mountain Mist Refill ALT |  Volcano Lake Refill ALT |  Deep Iris Refill ALT |  Pure White ALT | SSS | EH |
 Powder Tool SSS | AUZ | EH |  WOW Heat Tool SSS | AUZ | EH |  Stamping Mat ALT | SSS | AUZ |  Cutting Mat ALT | SSS | AUZ |
 Craft Pick SSS | EH |  Tweezers SSS | EH |  Spring Scissors SSS | AUZ | EH |  Scissors SSS | AUZ | EH |
 Craft Knife SSS | EH |  Mini Blossom ALT | SSS | AUZ |  Gemini Junior SSS | AUZ | EH |  Bone Folder EH |
 Mini Score Board SSS | AUZ | EH |  MISTI ALT | SSS | AUZ | EH |  Mini MISTI ALT | SSS | EH |  Acrylic Blocks ALT |
 Precision Tip SSS | EH |  Multi Medium Matte SSS | EH |  Zig Chisel Glue Pen SSS | EH |  Foam Squares SSS | EH |
 Glue Tape ALT | SSS | AUZ |
Oh yes, I do love cover dies, Therese! I also love it when YOU COVER what fun they can be!
Off to watch the magic happen… xx
=]
Thanks so much Michele!
You were clever to add the extra trellis layers after the inlay. The acetate looks fabulous, I’m sure it must be even better in real life. The alcohol ink adds a lot of interest to the floral layers. Mixing up the acetate and cardstock layers is a good idea too.
Thanks so much Christine, it took a little patience but totally worth it lol.
Gorgeous cards Therese
Oh my. Another inspiring set of cards. LOVE the rich dark colors.
So many useful tips here Therese! I do love cover dies, and really appreciate the ways to use them that you’ve shown in this video – your creativity is unbounded! And those colours – really beautiful!
Thank you so very much Ann, you are so sweet Tx
Beautiful!!!
I have made a few cards with layered dies with acetate, but I found although they looked ok, they seemed a bit washed out especially when I mixed it with colour paper, you really couldn’t see the layer. But with using the alcoholic ink! WOW! what beautiful results! I can not express how much I LOVE LOVE this look. I actually don’t know any alcohol inks or makers, but after seeing this I am going to have to get some! This card is just too amazing! And I so enjoyed your video. You have so much patients, placing all those tiny squares, and then cutting them out of the acetate!
So happy to hear that you liked the idea Annette, hope you have fun with it!
In a word…. TREMENDOUS! Thank you 🙂
Goodness, the sence of texture, dimension and depth on that amazing bloom are gorgeous, Therese … the coloured acetate elements both on the flower and in the background add such a dreamy look! Love the inlaid trellis … such a cool colour palette and deliciously graphic … puts me in mind of roman mosaics! Cover dies … I so enjoy seeing them used, though rarely add them myself … maybe it’s the CAS streak in me! Hugs, Anita 🙂