Hi All,
Today I am working with some new products by Top Dog Dies. Awhile back, I sent my sister a birthday card with a photo from our childhood on the front. Years later she still has it hanging on the fridge! There’s just something special about a photo. When I saw this camera die, I really wanted to incorporate a photo, so I created a birthday card for my brother with a picture he probably has never seen – that’s the best don’t you think? He’s 7 years younger than me.
The lens of the camera flips up to show a sentiment, but the card still opens to write your message on the inside.
The camera die is a steel rule die, which means it’s solid, sturdy, and can cut through lots of different materials. Although I didn’t use anything besides cardstock, I was able to cut out multiple pieces at once. So, I figured I might as well create another while I was at it. So… I created this one “from” my dog to my daughter. I know she will go crazy for it.
The big dies also come with coordinating wafer thin dies for creating embellishments and little details. I used the camera finishers die set on both of these cards. You can see I clear-embossed some pigment inks in this close-up photo:
These cards were so fun – can’t wait to give them. 🙂
Enjoy and have a great week!
Supplies:
To purchase at Ellen Hutson, click the EH link. To purchase at Simon Says Stamp, click the SSS link.
 Top Dog Dies Camera |
 Top Dog Dies Camera Finishers |
 Penny Black Dots in Space |
 SSS Birthday Balloons |
 Penny Black Words Express |
 Black Sparkle Powder EH|SSS |
 Iridescent Embossing Powder |
 Clear Embossing Powder |
 Spellbinders Circles |
 Black Beetle Twine EH|SSS |
 White Gel Pen EH|SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Island Blue |
 Hero Arts Butter Bar EH|SSS |
 Versamark Ink EH|SU |
 Versafine Black Ink EH|SSS |
 C1 Copic Marker |
 White Picket Fence Distress Marker EH|SSS |
 Versamarker Pen EH|SSS |
 Mini Scoreboard EH|SSS |
 Bahama Blue EH|SSS |
 Stamp-a-ma-jig SSS|SU |
 Neenah Cardstock EH|SSS |
 Black Cardstock |
 Basic Gray Cardstock |
 Glue Pen |
 Mini Glue Dots |
Valerie Gee
Oh my gosh I LOVE this! I know it’s a lot of steps, but it’s such a great, multifaceted card, and so much fun! I wish I had that fantastic die… I wonder if I have a cricut cartridge with something similar…. or if I could fake it ’til I make it and make a template from hand! hmmmmmmm…. As always, thanks for sharing your inspiration with all of us! XXOO from CO!
Claude
great work, thanks 4 sharing. I really like all the details of this card. All the best from Berlin, Claude
Carrie
This is so cute!! I love how exact you are with the measuring 😉 I strive to be like you with my card making, lol!! I bet your brother will love and cherish this card.. So creative once again.. You are so inspiring..
Michelle Quinno
How adorable are these?!! Love them!
Maria A. Rodriguez
Well Darlene, this is just beyond fabulous, my dear girl, simply amazing!!!!! What a unique, one of a kind card, your brother is going to flip over it when he gets it. Your work is incredible, I always love the attention to every single detail of your cards Darlene, that’s what makes them so special and beautiful.
I love also your inked up hands, LOL!! they just show that when you really get into a creative mode once you start, you just keep going, no matter what!!!
Thank you again for a delightful, creative, unique project and video. You always have something fabulous to share and to teach and you really push us a bit to explore new things, new techniques, new ideas and new products to expand our creative horizons so we can enjoy this wonderful hobby even more. You truly are inspiring.
Gloria Taylor
Hey, Darlene wow a awesome idea for a bday card. I love how u used a variety of splies to create this cute card. I have notice you used quite a bit of Simon says stamp me too. As always I can’t wait to see what you create for next week! By the way you & your brother were really cute in the photo! Thanks!
Susan
Darlene, you are truly amazing.
Meg M.
Such a fun card, Darlene. Not surprised at all that your sister still had hers out years later – that signifies how awesome your work is. I love the attention to detail you have and the way you show us how it can be done. Thanks for always inspiring.
Casey Thrush
I love love love it! Question…how did you get the top layer to line up with the bottom layer since you scored the bottom layer?
Darlene DeVries
Hi Casey, the layers are exactly the same, so I just lined it up along the left edge. Maybe I don’t understand your question?
Viivan Lindsay
Darlene: how did you sandwich the die and what machine did you use?
Thank you!
Darlene DeVries
Viivan, I put the camera die between two acrylic plates and ran it through a Sizzix Big Shot.
Diana W.
Hi Darlene,
This is such a darling card. It’s clear that you really enjoyed putting it together. I have to look into these dies. Pretty cool! Thanks for sharing your talents. Can’t wait for next Wednesday.
Pam K.
I just found your blog, Darlene, and I’m having a great time watching your weekly videos. Your techniques are very inspiring, and your cards are wonderful…thanks so much!
Robin in WA
Hi Darlene! Great card. My son kept insisting that the lens die was hand cuffs!! So there you go!!
Darlene DeVries
Haha Robin – I had the same thought!!!
Acy yua
The camera shape is such a unique card shape for showing off pictures. This is definitely going on my to-do crafting list.