Sizzix Pop 'n Cuts Mother's Day Card

Today I have a tutorial on the Sizzix blog featuring LOTS of fun techniques. I had a blast playing around with Tim Holtz' new Distress Paints, a few new dies, and alcohol ink. I can't decide which of the elements is my favorite - the Distress-painted flowers? The embossed metal frame aged with alcohol inks? Or that shabby Distress-painted Ornate Frame? I so love experimenting with my Sizzix dies!

I also jumped at the chance to use Karen Burniston's new Ornate Edge Square Pop 'n Cuts die, which should be shipping very soon. I love that it makes it so easy to create a side-opening card like this, and that edge - so pretty!

Speaking of pretty, how sweet is that photo stamp? It's been ages since I used my photo realistic rubber stamps from Oxford Impressions and I have to say, I've really missed using them. This is the first time I've tried stamping them onto the new(ish) Ranger Specialty Stamping Paper, and I am so happy with how crisp the image is - it will definitely be my go-to paper for this type of stamp from now on. (BTW, I apologize for the pixel-y look of this. Photo stamps are notoriously hard to photograph.)



The supplies I used can be found at Inspiration Emporium via the links below. Don't forget to use my coupon code - stamptramp - to save 10% off your order!

Sizzix Pop 'n Cuts Ornate Square Card Sizzix Pop 'n Cuts XL Die Set Inkssentials Metal Foil Tape Sizzix Cameo Frame Die Sizzix Sized Ovals Sizzix Springtime Texture Fade Sizzix Tattered Flower Garland Sizzix Tattered Banners Die Sizzix Mini Tattered Florals Distress Paint - Weathered Wood Distress Paint - Bundled Sage Distress Paint - Black Soot Distress Paint - Picket Fence Distress Paint - Spun Sugar Inkssentials Mister Idea-ology Remnant Rubs - Words idea-ology Enameled Tags Idea-ology Adornments Idea-ology Crinkle Ribbon idea-ology Paper String - Solids Speciality Stamping Paper Jet Black Archival Ink Pitch Black Alcohol Ink Slate Alcohol Ink Caramel Alcohol Ink Kaiser Pearls - Pearl Alcohol Ink Applicator Tool Distress Markers Idea-ology Sanding Grip Vagabond Scotch Tape Glider

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Make sure you come over to the Sizzix blog to see the full step-by-step tutorial. I'll show you how to create the die cut and embossed frame, the Distressed die cut fabric flowers, and the shabby Distress-painted frame. Then, we'll put it all together to create a special, one-of-a-kind Mother's Day card that any mom would treasure!