Hello there! Today I have a few cards to share showing how to do color layering with dies. I’m going to be using a few new stamp and die sets from Spellbinders Indie Line collection.
This collection is exclusive to independent retailers. In other words you will be able to get these dies at places like Simon Says Stamp and alike, you will not be able to buy these from Spellbinders online store or Micheals, Jo-Ann or Hobby Lobby. Check you local or online retail store to see if they have this collection.
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VIDEO TUTORIAL
As always, I filmed a video tutorial showing how to create this project from start to finish. I’m hoping you’ll enjoy it. Watch it below or on my Youtube channel. Spellbinders sent me the entire collection and I thought I’d give you a quick overview. If you don’t want to see it and would just like to see the cardmaking part of this video – please skip ahead.
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CARDS DETAILS
For my first card I used white cardstock and my ink pads to add color to the die-cut layers. You can always use this trick when you don’t have the right shade of cardstock in your stash.
I fist die-cut the layers out of white paper and next used my dye inks (most are from Simon Says Stamp) and mini round ink blending tools to add color. I went with: Green Apple, Willow and Jellybean for the leaves and Pixie (this is Avery Elle pigment ink), Hollyhock and Doll Pink. You can use any inks for this – dye, pigment, hybrid – it doesn’t matter (simply use what you have).
I used glue and adhered these together to create my roses and leaves. I decided to go with a very simple card layout and used one of the stamps from the Hugs Expressions stamp and die set and stamped a diagonal background that reads “You Give The Best (Hugs)”. I stamped this in Simon’s Stone ink.
I foam mounted roses and used glue to adhere the leaves. Next, I added a black die-cut Hugs and also stamped “& kisses”. I coated Hugs with some shimmer using my Tonic Aqua Shimmer pen and added several Morning Dew drops onto the background to finish this card.
I made a few more cards using layering dies – this time I used colored cardstock and specialty paper. I die cut all butterfly layers out of 3 colors of yellow cardstock and also gold glitter paper and this gave me enough layers to make 3 different butterflies for my cards. I also kept the negative die cuts for some inlay die cutting for future projects – I didn’t want to toss these as they looked like they can easily be used.
I used a Hello die from the Hello Expressions set to create a background for this card – I simply die-cut hello multiple times out of gray cardstock and adhered onto same gray panel creating some texture and illusion of dry embossing. I added a butterfly on top and stamped “How Are You” sentiment is Stone ink.
I also made another card using tulip dies and Enjoy Expressions stamp and die set – I once again used colored cardstock to add color and dimension to my images.
The colors of cardstock I used are: Sunshine, Banana and Lemon for the flowers, Green Apple and Green Leaf for the leaves. I also incorporated a bit of Gold glitter paper – I layered it under the die-cut Enjoy for some beautiful drop shadow look.
I stamped a black diagonal background for this card using a diagonal stipe background stamp from Simon Says Stamp, next I die-cut a rectangle panel using a scored and pierced rectangles die set from Spellbinders. I am really a fan of these simple shape dies – they are a must in my stash!
I also stamped Your Birthday sentiment and embellished this card using Nuvo drops in Morning Dew.
I hope you enjoyed this cardmaking idea and will give it a try using these or other dies from your stash.
Find more ideas using these stamps and dies on the Spellbinders blog.
SPELLBINDERS EXCLUSIVE INDIE LINE
 Spellbinders Layered Monarch Dies Shop at: SSS |
 Spellbinders Thanks Expressions Stamp and Die Set Shop at: SSS |
 Spellbinders Hello Expressions Stamp and Die Set Shop at: SSS |
 Spellbinders Wishing Expressions Stamp and Die Set Shop at: SSS |
 Spellbinders Happy Expressions Stamp and Die Set Shop at: SSS |
 Spellbinders Enjoy Expressions Stamp and Die Set Shop at: SSS |
 Spellbinders Hugs Expressions Stamp and Die Set Shop at: SSS |
 Spellbinders Friend Expressions Stamp and Die Set Shop at: SSS |
 Spellbinders Love Expressions Stamp and Die Set Shop at: SSS |
 Spellbinders Layered Tulips Dies Shop at: SSS |
 Spellbinders Layered Rabbits Dies Shop at: SSS |
 Spellbinders Layered Oak Tree Dies Shop at: SSS |
 Spellbinders Layered Palm Tree Dies Shop at: SSS |
 Spellbinders Layered Foliage Dies Shop at: SSS |
 Spellbinders Layered Rose Dies Shop at: SSS |
 Spellbinders Layered Butterflies Dies Shop at: SSS |
 Spellbinders Potted Cacti Dies Shop at: SSS |
 Spellbinders Happy Llama Dies Shop at: SSS |
 Spellbinders Fruit Salad Dies Shop at: SSS |
 Spellbinders Happy Narwhal Dies Shop at: SSS |
 Spellbinders Out to Sea Dies Shop at: SSS |
 Spellbinders Tropical Pineapple Dies Shop at: SSS |
 Spellbinders Happy Octopus Dies Shop at: SSS |
 Spellbinders Happy Weather Dies Shop at: SSS |
 Spellbinders Coffee Time Dies Shop at: SSS |
 Spellbinders Unicorn and Rainbow Dies Shop at: SSS |
 Spellbinders Fairy Door Dies Shop at: SSS |
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GIVEAWAY! (NOW CLOSED)
To celebrate this release, Spellbinders is giving away a $50 gift certificate to a lucky winner. Please leave a comment on Spellbinders blog by Sunday, July 15th 11:59 pm EDT for a chance to win. The winner will be announced in the blog hop post the following Monday. Winner is responsible for shipping cost, duties and taxes.
I also have one $25 gift certificate to Spellbinders store. Leave a comment below and let me know if you’ve ever done layering with dies. Please leave a comment on Spellbinders blog by Sunday, July 15th 11:59 pm EDT for a chance to win. I’ll pick a winner, email and post winner’s name in this post on Monday the 16th. Winner is responsible for shipping cost, duties and taxes.
The winner is: Monika.buzsy. Congratulations!
SUPPLIES
I’m listing the products I used below. Click on the link to go directly to the product. Where available I use compensated affiliate links which means if you make a purchase I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you so much for your support
Spellbinders Hello Expressions Stamp and Die Set Shop at: SSS |
Spellbinders Enjoy Expressions Stamp and Die Set Shop at: SSS |
Spellbinders Hugs Expressions Stamp and Die Set Shop at: SSS |
Spellbinders Layered Tulips Dies Shop at: SSS |
Spellbinders Layered Rose Dies Shop at: SSS |
Spellbinders Layered Butterflies Dies Shop at: SSS |
 Spellbinders Platinum Die Cutting Machine Shop at: SSS | SC | SPEL | AZ |
 Spellbinders Scored and Pierced Rectangles Shop at: SC | SPEL | AZ |
 Spellbinders Main Attraction Magnetic Die Finder Shop at: SSS | SC | SPEL | AZ |
 Spellbinders Tool ‘n One Shop at: SSS | SC | SPEL | AZ |
 Spellbinders Magnetic Handy Mat Shop at: SSS | SC | SPEL | AZ |
 Simon Says Stamp Green Apple Ink Pad Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Willow Dye Ink Pad Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Hollyhock Ink Pad Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Jellybean Dye Ink Pad Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Doll Pink Dye Ink Pad Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Stone Dye Ink Pad Shop at: SSS |
 Neenah 80LB Solar White Cardstock Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Neenah 110 Lb Solar White Cardstock Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Simon Says Stamp Black Cardstock Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Green Apple Cardstock Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Green Leaf Cardstock Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Sunshine Cardstock Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Lemon Cardstock Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Banana Cardstock Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Cardstock Gold Glitter 6×6 Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Stencil Diagonal Stripe Shop at: SSS |
 Tsukineko VersaFine Onyx Black Ink Shop at: SSS | SC | AZ |
 Ranger Mini Round Foam Refils Shop at: SSS | SC | AZ |
 Ranger Mini Round Ink Blending Tools Shop at: SSS | SC | AZ |
 Tonic English Mustard Nuvo Crystal Drops Shop at: SSS | SC | AZ |
 Avery Elle Pixie Pigment Ink Pad Shop at: SSS |
 Tonic Aqua Shimmer Pen Nuvo Shop at: SSS | SC | AZ |
 Scrapbook Adhesives White Foam Squares Shop at: SSS | SC | AZ |
 Tonic Deluxe Adhesive Nuvo Glue Shop at: SSS | SC | AZ |
 Tonic Morning Dew Nuvo Crystal Drops Shop at: SSS | SC | AZ |
 Scor-Tape 1/8 Inch Crafting Tape Shop at: SSS | AZ |
SAVE ME/PIN ME TO PINTEREST
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I haven’t down layering dies yet, I’m willing to try after these gorgeous ideas.
I didn’t know about layering dies, but I do now. I definitely want to try this technique. Thank you for sharing your amazing cards.
Love these lawyering dies, they are fantastic and look so fun! Love the cards you created!
These are fantastic! What a great release, and your cards are beautiful!
Wonderful wonderful cards Yana! I think the butterfly one is my fave, the tone on tone background is fantastic!
Absolutely gorgeous creations! Love the butterflies and the flowers! Awesome new dies!
Gorgeous projects, these layering dies are awesome!
I must have the butterflies! Your cards are beautiful.
Yana – your talent and imagination are never-ending! Thank you for your constant inspiration. I wasn’t sure what layering dies were, but after seeing what you have done, I am adding them to my wish list!
Your cards are gorgeous! I haven’t tried layering dies, but the results look awesome 🙂
Yana, these cards are gorgeous- I love the yellow! Way to go Spellbinders, this Indie Line Collection is beautiful!
What beautiful layering on the cards.
The layers add such a wonderful touch!!! LOVE them.
Loving all your
colorful and
gorgeous cards.
Great layering.
Carla from Utah
Great product and samples. Love your colors.
I love the layered tulips and roses. Beautifully done.
I love your videos and those cards are very cute. Can you let me know when to get that black foam sheets?
Hey Rose!
You can get these sheets from Scrapbook Adhesives – https://www.scrapbook-adhesives.com/products/3d-foam-creative-sheets-1
Beautiful dies & cards.
Oh Yana, what great cars. Love the layered look and the word dies. The color combinations you did really made the whole card pop. Thank you for sharing.
I’ve only done a little die layering, nothing as lovely as yours.
Everything is beautiful ! I love tulips and yours are awesome.
Love what you created with these layering dies. I have done a little with layering dies.
That rose die had already caught my eye but now I NEED it! And the tulip too! Oh, wow, what a great release and such beautiful cards!
Wow Yana… I love your layered die flowers and butterfly. The colors you used are perfect! I love that you can use ink to make cardstock of whatever color you want. Great idea!~
I love the cards you created Yana! Those layering dies are fantastic!
I love layering stamps (they make me look like I’m an artist LOL) but I have not tried layering dies yet. Your beautiful, elegant samples here have me wanting to get started! Thanks for the inspiration and video.
I love Spellbinders and these new layering dies are wonderful. My favorite (I think) is the butterfly. All your cards are gorgeous.
What absolutely FABULOUS cards! Just stunning!!
Have never used layering dies, But inspired to now!! Thank you
What super fun and beautiful cards!!! The more I see these, the more I fall in love with those awesome products!!!!
Stunning cards! No, I have never used dies, but seeing your cards makes me want to. =)
Love these cards, especially the butterflies. Really pretty.
Love the new layering dies. Hard to pick favorites. Thanks for the video, your flowers and butterflies are awesome.
Your cards are simply gorgeous, as usual, Yana! Love the addition of the gold sparkle paper on the butterflies.
Gorgeous work with these great products. Thanks for the inspiration.
Such classy cards. I like the layering look, outstanding !!
Beautiful cards! I am a great fan of particularly Altenew’s layering dies, but this Spellbinders rose layering die set is stunning
Each card is absolutely stunning.
I have not done any layering with dies! But I may have
to start after seeing your beautiful projects! I love the
yellow – so pretty!
GORGEOUS layered cards! those dies are AMAZING! I also really emjoyed watching your video too!
Such gorgeous cards!
Thanks so much for sharing.
Your cards are exquisite, Yana. I’ve done some layered floral die cuts and like the dimension they give to images. Thanks for asking and for sharing your creativity.
I didn’t know layering does exist till I read your blog just now! I really like the hugs card, Yana.
Beautiful, beautiful cards. Love all the colors!
These are the first layering dies I’ve seen. I really like them. Thanks for all the instructions on how to use them.
Beautiful cards! I love the butterfly one the best. Thanks for sharing.
Wow I am really loving your cards Yana! Spellbinders has really bumped it up a knotch with these layered dies.
I am so in love with these new dies!
I’ve used layering stamps but not layering dies. Your cards are beautiful as usual, Yana.
Love your cards and how you layered the different colors of cardstock in the tulip! Beautiful work using this beautiful new collection.