Card Challenges

Life is Beautiful with Mountain Air

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This week, at Global Design Project #GDP256, the challenge of the week is to CASE a card by Kayla McCreadie

CASE = Copy And Selectively Edit

Here is how I CASE-ed Kayla’s design.

Using the Majestic Mountain Dies that can be bundled with the gorgeous water color look Mountain Air Stamp set I die cut several clouds in Whisper White and Gray Granite. I also cut several Pine Trees in Old Olive, then attached the trees to a piece of Old Olive cardstock. Once the trees were dry, I die cut the panel with a Stitched Rectangle Die. I cut a piece of Mossy Meadow with a Stitched Rectangle Die one size larger as a mat. From Whisper White cardstock I used a Tasteful Labels die to cut the Greeting element. From the Life is Beautiful stamp set, I stamped the Greeting “Life is Beautiful” in Gray Granite on the Tasteful Labels die cut element. With all the parts and piece completed, I wrapped the Old Olive panel a couple of time with Linen Thread and tied a simple knot. I played with the cloud arrangement which ended with 3 clouds (1 Whisper White and 2 Gray Granite clouds glued to the Old Olive panel). Then another Gray Granite cloud glued to the front of the greeting. Then I attached the greeting with dimensionals over the Linen Thread to keep it in place. The Old Olive panel is glued to the Mossy Meadow panel, the completed focal panel is attached to a Gray Granite Top Folding Card base.

Inside the card I attached another Old Olive Pine tree and a couple of Gray Granite clouds

Thanks again for stopping by and spending a bit of your time with me. I hope you enjoyed learning about how this card came together. Hopefully you were even inspired just a bit. If you would like to see more designs created for this challenge or to learn more about Global Design Project, click the link and hop on over to their blog. Below are pictured links to all the items used for this card, click the link of the item to be taken to my online store where you can learn more about each item. I will return soon with something new. Until then keep safe, stay healthy and as always keep crafting, exploring and creating. Chat with you soon.

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STAMPIN’ CUT & EMBOSS MACHINEMINI STAMPIN’ CUT & EMBOSS MACHINE
Wide 6″ (15.2 cm) platform for all your crafting needs.Smaller 3-1/2″ (8.9 cm) platform for your on-the-go crafting options.
Weighs approximately 8.1 pounds (3.67 kg). Platform folds to make transporting easy and to take up less space when storing.Weighs approximately 2.7 pounds (1.22 kg). Lightweight, compact, and portable. Platform folds to make transporting easy and to take up less space when storing. 
Works with all Stampin’ Cut & Emboss dies and embossing folders.Works with Stampin’ Cut & Emboss dies and embossing folders that are narrower than 3-3/8″ (8.6 cm). Dies and embossing folders that are compatible with the Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine are indicated in the product description in our catalogs and online store. 
Simple to make a sandwich. Includes plates that are labeled with a number and are color coded for easy use.Simple to make a sandwich. Includes plates that are labeled with a number and are color coded for easy use. 
All the plates you need to get started are included: 1 Base Plate (Plate 1), 1 Die Plate (Plate 2), 2 Cutting Plates (Plate 3), and 1 Specialty Plate (Plate 4).All the plates you need to get started are included: 1 Mini Base Plate (Plate 1), 2 Mini Cutting Plates (Plate 2), 1 Mini Embossing Plate (Plate 3), and 1 Mini 3D Embossing Plate (Plate 4). Note: 3D embossing folders that are compatible with the mini machine are not part of our initial product launch, however we anticipate being able to add these to our product offering later in 2021.
Great for seasoned crafters who want a solution for all their die cutting and embossing needs.Perfect for new or casual crafters who want a smaller machine that offers a high-quality die-cutting and embossing experience. It’s also great for all crafters who like to create on the go.

Do you need a new Die-cutting/Dry Embossing machine? The standard size Stampin’ Cut & Embossing Machine is here! The first release will be the standard size machine that will be able to handle the larger size dies and dry embossing folders. Notice in the picture, there is a mini version that will be released a little bit later.

Our Stampin’ Cut & Emboss and Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machines offer multiple die cutting and embossing options for you. Both of the Stampin’ Up!-exclusive machines offer the highest quality and make precise cuts and detailed embossed images every time. They’re also simple to store and easily portable, which makes packing a cinch! They come with all the tools needed to get started right away, making it easy for you to have a fantastic die-cutting and embossing experience from the start.

Check out more details in the chart below ….the Mini…..is tooo cute!

Machine Highlights

STAMPIN’ CUT & EMBOSS MACHINEMINI STAMPIN’ CUT & EMBOSS MACHINE
Wide 6″ (15.2 cm) platform for all your crafting needs.Smaller 3-1/2″ (8.9 cm) platform for your on-the-go crafting options.
Weighs approximately 8.1 pounds (3.67 kg). Platform folds to make transporting easy and to take up less space when storing.Weighs approximately 2.7 pounds (1.22 kg). Lightweight, compact, and portable. Platform folds to make transporting easy and to take up less space when storing. 
Works with all Stampin’ Cut & Emboss dies and embossing folders.Works with Stampin’ Cut & Emboss dies and embossing folders that are narrower than 3-3/8″ (8.6 cm). Dies and embossing folders that are compatible with the Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine are indicated in the product description in our catalogs and online store. 
Simple to make a sandwich. Includes plates that are labeled with a number and are color coded for easy use.Simple to make a sandwich. Includes plates that are labeled with a number and are color coded for easy use. 
All the plates you need to get started are included: 1 Base Plate (Plate 1), 1 Die Plate (Plate 2), 2 Cutting Plates (Plate 3), and 1 Specialty Plate (Plate 4).All the plates you need to get started are included: 1 Mini Base Plate (Plate 1), 2 Mini Cutting Plates (Plate 2), 1 Mini Embossing Plate (Plate 3), and 1 Mini 3D Embossing Plate (Plate 4). Note: 3D embossing folders that are compatible with the mini machine are not part of our initial product launch, however we anticipate being able to add these to our product offering later in 2021.
Great for seasoned crafters who want a solution for all their die cutting and embossing needs.Perfect for new or casual crafters who want a smaller machine that offers a high-quality die-cutting and embossing experience. It’s also great for all crafters who like to create on the go.

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