Monday, September 22, 2014

Die-Versions + Great Impressions: A Blog Hop!


Welcome to the Die Versions + Great Impressions designers' blog hop! We've got both talented teams hopping today with a chance to win prizes from both of these craft suppliers! Our theme for this hop is "Tis the Season" so get ready to see some beautiful holiday creations! You should have arrived here from Irit Shalom's blog. If you haven't and would like to hop with us, please go back to the Die Versions blog to see the entire hop list and to start at the beginning for the maximum chances to win!

Here is my Christmas project!



I started by cutting a box using my Silhouette Cameo and then used a couple of gorgeous Die-Versions dies and a beautiful Great Impressions stamp to create a gift set.

I stamped my sentiment which is called Old World Merry Christmas (E739) in Memento Black so that I could color it with Copics. I trimmed it out and then die cut the beautiful Whispers-Poinsettia Flourish. For the middle flower I die cut just the flower several times and layered them together attaching them with a jeweled brad. I added some clear rhinestones for some extra sparkle.

For my border all around the box I die cut the lovely Whispers-Lacey Dots. I love  how long this die is!

For my matching card I used all the same elements in a bit of a different way. I created a layered flower again by die cutting just the flower part several times. I then cut the rest of the Poinsettia Flourish die out of green cardstock and selectively cut the sections I wanted to frame my flower. I stamped the Old World Merry Christmas sentiment (E739) and colored it with Copics. I then die cut 2 Lacey Dots borders and layered them on top of each other, added some stitching and a few rhinestones to finish. I hope you like my gift ensemble!
Thanks for stopping by today! Your next stop in the hop is Lisa Fish's blog! We hope you're inspired all along the way! Grab all the goodies used from the Great Impressions and Die Versions stores!


32 comments:

Lisa said...

Both of your projects are so elegant and gorgeous!! They make an amazing gift set!! I love the designs and details!! Absolutely beautiful!!

Lisa
A Mermaid's Crafts

Sarah Biswabic said...

Your card and gift box are so beautiful!!

Diane said...

Beautifully done...love your gorgeous Christmas set!!

Patti J said...

Leah, these are beautiful! You are so clever and creative - I've been excited to see what you would create! Great job, love them both!!! It's been fun hopping together today!

Leslee said...

Your gift box is amazing! Well done!

LvMyMedic said...

Leah they are both beautiful. I love the stitching. Awesome job. TFS Denise

Unknown said...

It will be hard to give a gift in a plain white box with this kind of idea out there. Your designs are very elegant.

Doudou said...

Beautiful, love so much

Unknown said...

Love the clean and crispness of this cars but very traditional too

Sue D said...

Beautiful gift set!

Lori Kobular said...

I love both of your projects! The dies and the stamps you choose go together so well! Great job!

Verna Angerhofer said...

Your beautiful card and that awesome gift box are just amazingly lovely! Wow! I am surely impressed!

Anne Temple said...

Both of your projects are so pretty. Love the added stitching on the card.

Anke said...

Beautiful giftbox and matching card! Thanks for inspiring me.

~ Kendra ~ said...

Beautiful gift box and card! So elegant!! Love them!!

Lynne said...

very elegant and wonderful combination of die cuts

Sherrie K. said...

Your gift set is gorgeous! Such beautiful designs...it makes me want to get started on Christmas projects right now, lol!
Awesome inspiration! Love the embossing and the dies you used are fantastic!
Sherrie K
http://sherriescraps.blogspot.com

Lisa's Creative Niche said...

Fabulous! Really loving that box!

Migdalia said...

Both are Stunning & Beautiful!!
Have a wonderful day,
Migdalia
*Crafting With Creative M*

Mynn xx said...

Leah, these are AMAZING! I totally adore the beautiful poinsettias and the bling is perfect! HUGS! :) Mynn xx

Belinda said...

Both of just stunning!!

Indy's Designs said...

Wow! What a gorgeous gift box and card! Love those dies!

E. Marie said...

You box is so pretty, as well as the coordinating card. Very creative use of the Poinsettia Flourish die to give both items lovely elegance.

Unknown said...

Your box is incredible. I love the use of the border.

very_inky_fingers said...

Leah, the box is so gorgeous. I absolutely love the way you made the matching card. WOW!

Joan Smith said...

Your Card and gift box are gorgeous OMG lucky person who get them...You definitely did outstanding and creative jobs and most certainly craft with passion. You are a very talented gal!!

Janis said...

Beautiful!!!! Love the fancy Poinsettia Flourish. So elegant!!! Love that you made a matching card. So pretty!!
<3 J

jwoolbright at gmail dot com
HerPeacefulGarden.blogspot.com

Archana Joshi said...

That card and the box is beautiful. Love the way you created this set.
TFS.
Hugs,
Archana

Unknown said...

Beautiful Leah! I love the way you die cut the flower several times and made a layered flower! Beautiful box and card! So happy to be "hopping" with you!

Teresa Godines #6857 said...

Stunning card. Love how you embellished the flower. TFS

Denise Bryant said...

Gorgeous box and card! Lovely ensemble!

Mary M said...

love your projects... they are both so very elegant. the person who gets them would be so very happy.