Winter Pine Set (cling)

Gingham Background

Assorted Greetings stamp set

Rich Cocoa Memento

NOT LISTED: Pistachio Memento, Spica Glitter Pen: Sand, white/ kraft/ chocolate cardstock, hemp cord
This card measures 4" x 3" and could be altered to fit just about any occasion by changing up the sentiment. I added some sparkle to the pine cone with a glitter pen, and I can definitely envision adding some snow to those pine branches with a white gel pen. Hmmmm...will have to try that out! I also wanted to point out the Gingham Background. I stamped it at an angle. First time trying it this way, and I'm really pleased with the results. Fun little "twist" on a stamp I've used many times before *wink*.


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*Be sure to join us on Sunday for the Halloween Blog Hop! We have 21 designers join along and as usual, we have prizes to give away! 

Hello!

Today we have a sweet and simple thank you card by Dana Seymour. With Fall right around the corner, it's just about time to pull out the pretty leaves images and the new Solid Leaves Set is one I would highly suggest adding to your stash. You saw it used in the Photo Tutorial by Tammy HERE and now you can see it used in another way!

Dana has a knack for mixing and matching new and old DeNami stamps like a pro and this card is proof. Who would have guessed that the thank you sentiment was released years ago? It looks like it was made to go with those leaves!

Hello, hello, DeNami friends! It's Emily here with another edition of Ways With Washi! Looking for more ways to use washi tapein your papercrafting and cardmaking? Today I'm sharing ways to add subtle dimension with pleated washi tape. I have four samples to illustrate how to incoporate pleats, so let's get started, shall we?

My first card is a rather simple and straightforward one. I used a single strip of pleated DeNami Design Black/ White Dots washi tape as a design element right down the enter of my card. Pleating washi tape is SO much easier than pleating ribbon! Plus, there's no need to consider how to adhere or attach it to your project as there would be with pleated ribbon. And white it adds more dimension to your card than flat washi tape, pleated washi tape is far flatter (and certainly more compressible!) than pleated ribbon.

On my second card, I got a little more creative wit the "single pleated strip" approach! After pleating a strip of DeNami Orange Stripes washi tape, I trimmed it into three long sections to create a wonderfully dimension flam, tinged exhaust plume for the super fun Rocketship.

Now how about a girly card? Pleats are perfect for frilly, feminine designs, too. For my third card, I layered five different strips of narrowly pleated washi tape (DeNami Pink Stripes and Green Stripes washi tapes) as a base for my trio of DeNami Flower Blooms on this bright and happy Mother's Day card.


Pleating washi tape makes it oh-so-easy to adhere it along curves. So for my final card today, I am showcasing pleated washi as a ruffled circular frame on my blue-ribbon card! For this card I used DeNami Blue/ White Dots washi tape.

Here's a hint for pleating washi tape: do your pleating while working on wax paper and then transfer it to your project. The tape will stick lightly to the was paper while you work with it but will release easily (like removing a sticker's backing sheet) when you are ready to move it. If you'd like to trim a strip of pleated washi tape into long sections like I did on my rocket card, leave it adhered to the wax paper while you do your trimming with scissors.

I do believe that wraps up my April Ways With Washi!
Interested in winning a roll of washi tape for yourself? I'm giving away a roll of DeNami washi tape over on My Little Slice of Bliss today-- and let's throw in a DeNami 3'pack of twine this month, too. I hope you'll stop by my blog for a chance to comment and win! 

Thanks for stopping by today!
Emily

Hello there!

Since we just launched our Product Challenge #3, which features GLITTER, I thought it'd be fun to show you another card highlighting this product. There are two ways that you can add glitter to this card- 1) use the Essential Glue Pad 2) apply Crystal Lacquer to your stamped dots. I went the harder way and went the Crystal Lacquer route. I personally love this look- your glitter will not come off and you get a more dimensional look. :)

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Stamps: Small Solid Circle, Scallop Oval, Elegant Floral Arch, Polka Dot Background, Everyday Greetings
Paper: White, Brown Kraft
Ink: Vintage Sepia
Other: Essential Glue Pad, Bronze glitter, Blue Ice glitter, Marvy 3" scallop oval punch

Items not carried by DeNami: olive cardstock, aqua cardstock

Welcome to the DeNami blog!

For those who regularly visit our blog, you know that we usually tend to create very girly cards and projects. Somehow glitter and rhinestones always seem to leap onto our cards. :)

Today we wanted to show that our stamps can also create very fun boy cards. I think our Single Car stamp is just adorable- who wouldn't like to drive around in that cute thing? I colored the car in lime and couldn't resist adding just a touch of our Citrone glitter on top of it. What's really neat about layering these two colors, it looks like the glitter is lime! LOVE it! I can see this card being used for birthday thank you cards for the little guy in your life.

Did you know that we have a "boy" shopping section on our website? This is a place where you can easily see stamps that would be perfect for boy projects. We are all about making your shopping experience as easy as possible. :)

Thanks for spending some time on the DeNami blog today! If you haven't joined us in the DeNami Sketch Challenge #3 yet, we'd love for you to join us. There are 3 more days to join in on the fun!






Stamps: Small Solid Circle, Single Car, Medium Double Circle, Med. Thank You Circle, Polka Dot Background
Paper: White, Navy, Sky Blue, Leaf Green
Ink: Majestic Blue, Versmark
Other: Quickie Glue Pen, Citrone glitter, Marvy 2½" scallop circle punch, Marvy 3" scallop circle punch, Baby Blue grosgrain ribbon