Mixed Media with Dies and Pattern Paper | Birch Press Design

Hello Crafty friends – I hope you are doing well! It is a cold week here in upstate NY, I am ready for spring!!!!! Today I am sharing a gorgeous new die in the Birch Press Collection – Wiegela Leaf Contour Layers! I paired this with a few other favorites for a fun mixed media style card! So let’s get started!

I started with the Wiegela Leaf Contour Layers die set. I die cut 2 leaves using the new Greenery Solid Core Cardstock pack! I love these new pads! Once the leaf was die cut, I added Distress Oxide Inks to each layer of the leaf for added texture and color! I used: Pine Needles, Chipped Sapphire, Twisted Citron, & Ground Espresso. Once the inking was completed I added water droplets and picked up the color with a paper towel. Next I added Foundry Wax to sections of the leaf in the color Statue. I also darkened the edges of the leaves with a dye ink in brown. I then adhered these together with liquid glue and set them aside to dry.

Next I die cut the butterflies using a leftover background I recently made using inks. I die cut 3 butterflies using Simple Butterfly Contour Layers. I added Foundry wax to the antennae as well for added texture. I also inked up the edges of the butterfly and adhered the layers together with liquid glue. I set these aside to work on my background.

For the background I chose a few pieces of pattern paper from the Anemone Grove paper pad. I trimmed one panel to a bit smaller than an A2 card base. I then used my deckle trimmer on the edges for a worn look. I then tore a couple other pieces and adhered them to the left side of the panel. Next I applied White gesso to the panel in sections using a small paint brush and then a brayer. I apply the gesso in several directions for added texture. Next I added a few pieces of text washi tape on the panel. I then added ink blending to sections using Distress Oxide in Seedless Preserves.

Next I added splatter to my pattern paper background. I used a combination of black, white, and gold splatters. Once the panel was dry I adhered the pattern paper background to my A2 top folding card base. I then adhered the leaves and butterflies to my card front. I chose a birthday sentiment from the new Greeting Tabs from Memory Box – I love these so much!!!!! I love the black with foil lettering, there are several to choose from!

I had a lot of fun creating today’s card! I appreciate your support! Product links for today’s card are listed below. I appreciate your support, if you shop through these links I earn a small commission with no extra cost to you. Have a great week!

Supplies Used:

• Birch Press Design Wiegela Leaf Contour Layers
• Birch Press Design Simple Butterfly Contour Layers
• Memory Box Anemone Grove Pattern Paper
• Memory Box Greenery 6×6 Paper Pack
• Greeting Tabs Memory Box

• Spellbinders Platinum
• Misti Precision Stamper Version 2.0 Stamping Tool 
• WOW Heat Tool
• Ranger Heat Tool 
• Deckle Edge Trimmer
• Tim Holtz Paper Distresser & Thread Cutter 
• EK Success CUTTER Bee Scissors 
• Tim Holtz Distress Sprayer
• Tim Holtz Tonic Travel Media Mat
• Ranger Mini Round Ink Blending Tools
• Ranger Mini Round Foam Refills
• Dina Wakley Ranger White Gesso
• Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Inks :Pine Needles, Chipped Sapphire, Twisted Citron, Seedless Preserves & Ground Espresso
• Tim Holtz Distress Inks
• Tim Holtz Foundry Wax Bundle
• Memory Box 6 x 6 Paper Pads

• Hero Arts Core Inks – Espresso
• Precision Glue
• Precision Glue XL
• Hero Arts Compact Cutter
• Hero Tools Handy Holder 
• Hero Tools Scrubber Block
• Hero Tools Scrubber Block Replacement Pad (3) 
• Clear Design Ultra Stamp Cleaner

The Ink Stand

• The Ink Stand – Square
• The Ink Stand – Mini 
• The Ink Stand – Rectangle

GlassBoard Studio

• True White Glass Craft Mat 13.5 x 18  (SAVE 20% with code: NATASHA20)