Controlfreaks Spring Blog Tour

Welcome to the Controlfreaks Spring Blog Tour!  Robin wowed you with some fabulous projects. And now I'm excited to share a couple of fun Daisy projects with you today. 

  

When I think of spring, I think of flowers.  Especially Daisies!  So, I decided to have some fun playing with Stampin' Up!'s Flower, Daisies Die #2 (for the Big Shot) and came up with a couple of outside-the-box ways for using the die cuts.  One of the cool features about the Daisy die is you get THREE different sized Daisies from it!  Gotta love that!

   

 So, while I was playing with the Daisy Die, I was reminded of dry embossing with die cuts.  I've seen a few samples of the dry embossing with punch-outs & die cuts, but I wanted something that would create an even deeper impression.  So, using the smallest Daisy flower, I handmade my own Texturz Plate!  Woohoo - so exciting. 

   

Here's my custom made "Daisy Texturz Plate".  A little worn from wear, but still works.  Ain't it cool?

 

  

Here's my card...

 

 

Supplies:  Picture This (Hostess Level One from Occassions Mini), Basic Black cardstock and ink, Crushed Curry cardstock and Ink, Whisper White Cardstock, Sponge Dauber, Big Shot, Flower-Daisies #2, Impressions Pad, Silicone Rubber Pad, Curly Label Punch, Black Gingham Ribbon, thin chipboard

  

 

WATCH VIDEO to learn how to make your own Custom-Made Texturz Plates!

 

  

For my next project, I used the middle sized Daisy.  For durability, I die cut it with heavier cardstock - like Confetti Cream (which is a heavier weight than Stampin' Up's Whisper White).  I used the Daisy cut-out as a "mask" to randomly sponge "daisy shapes" on my card.  I LOVE the way this turned out!  PLUS - SO easy!

  

Here are Dawn's Daisies!

  

 

Supplies:  Big Shot, Flower-Daisies #2, Pumpkin Pie cardstock and ink, Crushed Curry cardstock and ink, Whisper White, Sponge Daubers, Whisper White Satin & 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbons, 5/16" Jumbo Brads

WATCH VIDEO to learn how to do Reverse Masking

 

So - did you like?  I hope you enjoyed this stop on the Controlfreaks Spring Blog Tour.  Now on to your next stop, the marvelous Lisa Martz!

 

Comments

[Christina Kilton]

That is sooooo cool. thanks for sharing.

[Shari Nelson]

I love these cards! You have such great ideas!

[Karen]

AWESOME! Thanks for a new idea for an old demonstrator!

[Kappy]

I love it! The ideas for creating "customized texturz plates" are now endless, due to your creative idea!

[Kay Kalthoff]

Hi Dawn -
Great cards! Love the texture plate idea! That might have to be part of a future Big Shot class!! TFS!
Kay

[Wendy J.]

Dawn, so so clever! These are both wonderful! I love how you made the "texture plate". Also love the colors you chose for the card you made with it! Wonderful!

[Lynn Pratt]

I love this technique! I did my own and linked you on my blog! Thanks for the great idea.
http://stampndesign.blogspot.com/2010/03/making-your-own-texturz-plate.html

[Gretchen Barron]

wow, Dawn -- making your own embossing plate is so cool! Great job! Blessings, Gretchen

[Maria]

Dawn your card is AMAZING!!! It's GORGEOUS!!! I LOVE IT!!

[Lisa Young]

You are so clever! I love the idea of making your own texture plate!! And I loved what you did with your projects.

[Ruth Bingle]

Why am I not surprised at your amazing projects and your creative genius??? I am your NUMBER ONE FAN!

[Shannon Willis]

Definitely casing this idea. The masking is beautiful.

[Dee in N.H.]

Holy Cow! What great stuff! Love how you did these wonderful cards!

[Dannie Graves]

Thanks for sharing such great ideas on how to use our dies in a new way!

[Robin Spinner]

Love this! So trying this asap :)

[gayle]

Love the techniques. Question on the center dots - it appears to be embossed and the daisy is de-bossed. How was that done?

[JoAnn Burnham]

Love your projects. What a creative idea to make your own embossing die with the small daisy. I love it. TFS

[Chanda Stehlik]

Oh, my gosh! This is an AWESOME idea! You are so smart! Adorable!

[Bobbi Peterson]

Dawn...This is absolutely the CUTEST EVER! Daisies are my favorite flower. There are 3 of us at the retreat just oooohing and aaaaaahing over these cards! I can hardly wait to get home to try this idea. You are so CREATIVE! WOOOO HOOOO!

[Reginia Wolfe]

Love the idea of the daisy textured plates. You are so creative. I would have never thought to do that......Beautiful daisy card!

[Kristine]

Wow! I adore the daisy die, but was running out of ideas. Sooooo cool what you did to make your own texture plate!! You are one smart cookie! TFS your ideas and creativity with us.

[Mary]

Love your Texture Daisy plate, your so clever, and thanks for the inspiration to try this idea with some other diecuts!!

[Kelly Acheson]

You are a "FREAKIN" genius my friend!!!! WAY TO GO!!! Team meeting tomorrow and I LOVE the daisies!!!!

[Erin Blair]

Fantastic Idea...make your OWN texture plate! Maybe our group should be the Clever Control Freaks!

[Jan B.]

COOL IDEA!!! Thanks!!!

[Lynn]

You are very talented! Love to visit.

[Angie Leach]

Oooohh! I want to make my own texture plate, too! Fantastic ideas! You always do an amazing job thinking up new things!

[Mitzi]

I love your idea using the texture plate. Your link to the next blog doesn't work!!! Can you fix it? Thanks.

[Patsy Colbert]

Absolutely LOVE it!!! Definetly outside the box.

[Wendy W.]

I have SOOOO forgotten about this technique, and you ROCKED it, baby!! WONDERFUL daisies (they are my FAVE flower!)! Thanks for the inspiration! :)

[Lisa M]

What a clever idea! I miss so much by working...wish I could stamp all day! Your cards really warmed me up!

[Wanda M.]

I can't seem to get to the next blogger from your icon. It goes, but it won't do anything once I get there. Is there a problem?

[Yvonne]

Dawn..thanks for sharing your ideas. I love both of the card. Way to go girl!
Yvonne

[Pockets of Inspiration]

WONDERFUL techniques! Gotta try them.

[Pam]

What a fun way to make the textured plate. Thanks for sharing.