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Penguin Love with the Gorgeous Abstract Background BetterPress Plate

Hey friends!  I have another card using the new BetterPress plates that Alex Syberia Designs just launched!  I just can’t stop playing with them!  And this one is even MORE fun because it has a coordinating stencil!

I started by heating up my Glimmer Hot Foil System and trimming a piece of gold foil to A2 size (4.25″x5.5″).  Then, I hot foiled the Abstract Background Plate onto a piece of 110lb cardstock.  I also hot foiled the Classic Sentiments Plate and used the coordinating dies to cut them out.

Then, I used the coordinating stencil to ink blend Catherine Pooler’s Apricot, Clay Mask, Terracotta, Hot Tub, and Skylight inks.  

Once I was finished ink blending, I used the smaller of the Nested Stitched Circle Dies to cut out the center of the panel.

I stamped the cute little couple from the Penguin Love Stamps.  The umbrella is from the Sweet Friend Stamps.  I colored the images with Copic Markers and then die cut them out with the coordinating dies.

Next, I glued the inner circle directly to an A2 card base.  Then, I put 3D foam strips behind the outer panel and adhered it to the card base.  I put foam squares on the back of the images and sentiment and then adhered them to the card.  I added a few sequins using my favorite glue.

I love that background so much!  Stay tuned because I have another amazing card using the Charming Flora Background Plate next Thursday!

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Xx, Amanda

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Alex Syberia Designs February Release Blog Hop & Giveaway

Hey crafty friends! Today is a really run kick-off Blog Hop for the Alex Syberia Designs New February Release!
I’m so grateful to be a part of it! There are so many cute and fun products!

For the Blog Hop today, I’m sharing this sweet card that could be for any love event – wedding, bridal shower, Valentine’s, anniversary, and more!
I have used the new Penguin Love Stamps, the Endless Hearts Dies, and the Love and XOXO Dies.

Using some Heffy Memo Tape, I masked off the bottom of my card and very lightly blended Catherine Pooler Matcha ink. Then, I used the tape to mask off the top of the card and blended Catherine Pooler Polished ink.

I cut the XOXO’s out using the Love and XOXO Dies. I glued them to the bottom of the card, spacing them as evenly as possibly.

Then, I stamped my penguins from the Penguin Love Stamps. I colored them with Copic markers and added some highlights with a white gel pen. I put 3d foam squares behind them and added them to the card.

The little hearts are from the Endless Hearts Dies and I glued those directly to the card panel.

Giveaway info:

Alex Syberia Designs is giving away a $50 gift certificate to 1 winner and a $15 gift card to 3 lucky winners.

Open internationally. All 4 winners will be drawn from the entrants that have played along with this Blog hop by midnight GMT March 8th, 2025. Winners will be announced on the Alex Syberia Designs blog ‘Giveaway Winners’ page on March 9th, 2025.

Blog Hop Order:

Alex Syberia Designs
Emelie
Erin
Colleen
Sylvie
Carly
Amanda
Bobbi
Brenda
Nicky
Nicoletta
Sandi

Good luck!! I hope you win!!
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