Hello Friends! I'm always a fan of a good stand-alone die, and love that Altenew has special releases featuring just stand-alone dies. This is one of those releases, and I'm happy to spotlight the giant cake, and the 3D rose dies, among others!
December 2021 Stand Alone Dies
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At first I was thinking wedding cake for this Celebrate with Cake Die Set, but weddings (hopefully) only happen once ... anniversaries are every year! Wedding or 50th golden anniversary, a white cake looks fantastic as a focal image for your card!
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I have a tip if you're going all white for the cake. Use an embossing folder with fine details and scrolls, like this Ornamental Feature 3D Embossing Folder (yikes, there's only one left!) to add detail to the sides. It's the perfect way to get the feel of cakes decorated with white icing, and a fondant layer on top!
Since this is a tall slimline card, and because I wanted more of the embossed/icing side of the cake to show, I raised the icing layer higher than it's meant to be.
Two more things to note: 1) each layer is decorated with vines that come with the set, and a tiny stenciled flower and leaf from an older floral set, and 2) check out that gold foil cake plate with the black base!
The Fancy Yay Die is fun and festive! I love the giant scrolly tail on the "y" so you have somewhere to layer a secondary sentiment ("happy anniversary").
Finally, I layered two of the Nested Slim Labels Dies for something different under the cake and sentiments.
I wasn't sure how this Mini Rolled Rose Die Set was going to turn out, but boy am I glad I tried it! Gorgeous!!
Of course it's not going to fit in a standard envelope, but if you're giving the card in person (yay that we can do that now!!) what a great way for it to stand out. Literally!
I blended ink on paper in a gradient fashion, keeping in mind how big the die is. Then after cutting, you just grab the end with a tweezers or your hand, twirl around itself, and hot glue on the bottom. Couldn't be easier!
The panel the flowers are on is the new Mega Stamp Frames Die Set. If you look at the bottom, the edge resembles a postage stamp edge. Perfect way to frame anything, really. Another bonus, the die cut words also come with this set.
Free Gift
Get a FREE brand new Year-End Celebration Mini Inspiration Guide with every order from 12/17/2021 through 12/19/2021. Shop HERE!
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Giveaway Prizes
$300 in total prizes! To celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away a $50 gift certificate to 2 lucky winners and a $25 gift certificate to 8 winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew Card Blog and/or each designer’s blog post by 12/23/2021 for a chance to win. Altenew will draw 10 random winners from the comments left on each stop of this blog hop and announce the winners on the Altenew Winners Page on 12/25/2021.
I am now pleased to send you to Norine Borys who has several classy and charming cards to share with you!
Thanks so much for stopping by!
- Kelly
Supplies used (affiliate links, thanks for your support!)
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| Celebrate with Cake Die Set |
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| Fancy Yay Die |
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| Mega Stamp Frames Die Set |
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| Mini Rolled Rose Die Set |
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| Nested Slim Labels Die Set |
Gorgeous cards. I really like your use of the nested slimline labels dies.
ReplyDeletebeautifully done love the way you used the cards
ReplyDeleteLovely use of the rolled flowers!
ReplyDeleteLoved your cards and the great descriptions. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteTwo incredible cards, Kelly and both just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteSuch a great slimline! LOVE the cake and flowers!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards! Love the cake and roses…
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing.
love your cards and how you placed express hugs!!
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful! I really like the anniversary card. The layers of the cake and the greenery are so elegant.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards with lovely designs
ReplyDeleteEmbossing the white cake is genius, it really adds that wow factor.
ReplyDeleteWow! your cards are gorgeous. Love the tip to use an embossing folder for the white cake. I will definitely try that.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card, I love the layout and how you combined so many of the products in one card.
ReplyDeleteYour cards are amazing! I love the rolled roses.
ReplyDeletefantastic cards - LOVE the 3D flowers
ReplyDeleteSuch fabulous cards!
ReplyDeleteWay to go Kelly with these great examples for Altenews new sets. Your cards knocked me out, they are so AWRESOME! Thanks for sharing your talent & please keep up the great work. Happy Holidays !
ReplyDeleteStunning cards! The color combination is very pleasing. Happy Christmas and Joyous New Year to you and yours.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cake card! So intricate and fancy. Wow!
ReplyDeleteOh my! Your cards are beautiful! I love the roses, wow!
ReplyDeleteWonderful inspiration here.
ReplyDeleteLove how you used the rolled rose die, so pretty, thx.
ReplyDeletemega stamps frames are on my wish list too
ReplyDeleteWonderful 3D cards!
ReplyDeleteOMGosh that dry embossed frosting though! Very well done.
ReplyDeletewow that cake card is gorgeous!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful anniversary card! So detailed and special. Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteLove your cards!
ReplyDeleteall the layers on that cake! wow
ReplyDeleteI love what you did with the Layer Cake Die. Thank you for the inspo.
ReplyDeleteLove your card design!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great way to frame that cake!
ReplyDeleteGreat project shares. Nice combination for layer and colors.
ReplyDeleteVicki B
ReplyDeleteYour anniversary card is spectacular! I always need great anniversary cards that fit the couple. I know I will be creating a few of these when I get the products.