Good Saturday morning. As you know I am in love with Susan Tierney Cockburn’s die sets and it was Susan who introduced me to the wonders of PanPastel. My project today was made using Susan’s Poinsettia set and her Conservatory Window set and I have an additional set of each to offer to you for a blog candy gift.
All you have to do be entered into the random drawing is leave a comment telling me whether you prefer creating your projects with stamps, dies or a combination of both. You will have until 5:00 pm on Friday, November 8th to comment and the winner will be announced next Saturday morning.
I cut the window die twice, one for the card front and one to finish the inside for my see thru window. I used the inside lines of the window die as a template and drew an outline to follow for cutting out the window. I attached the window to the card front with mounting tape and used ATG adhesive to attach to the inside opening. Check out my tutorial if you would like to see step by step photos of cutting out and finishing the window.
Next I cut out the flower and leaves and scored in the stem and vein lines using the leaf pad and leaf tool. I wanted my poinsettia to be a little smaller so I could pair it with the window so I only used the four smaller petals for the flower and the largest petal for the leaves. I had fully intended to use the stamen and Susan’s Garden yellow paper pen for the flower center but I totally messed it up and almost ruined my flower. Ugh! It was late and I was too tired so I pulled it off and just used flower soft for the center.
After scoring all the pieces I colored them with PanPastel, formed them with my tweezers and assembled the flower using crafter’s pick. I used white cardstock for both the petals and leaves because I like that it allows lighter and darker shades of color. You can see Susan’s tutorial for assembling the flower here. You can see a couple of my tutorials coloring both flowers and leaves with PanPastel here.
I cut the pine branch, applied PanPastel color and lightly formed them with the molding pad and stylus. I attached the pine and poinsettia to the window with glossy accents. I know the flower and window are not in perspective but I just love the open window with the floral design. There are no rules in art that can’t be broken…..right! 
Click on the photos to see a closer view
I want to thank you for all the wonderful comments on my cat post and also for the personal stories you shared with me about your pets both in your comments and personal emails. I had the best time reading them. I appreciate all your supportive comments on my daily posts more than know and it’s always such a pleasure to offer blog candy as a small token of appreciation. Thanks again and I hope you have a great weekend.
Paper: White, Spring Moss Accessories: Sizzix Susan’s Poinsettia, Conservatory Window, Impression Obsession Pine Branch, Sizzix Accessory Tool Kit, Pan Pastel Orange 280.5, Permanent Red Shade340.3, Bright Yellow Green Shade 680.3, Hansa Yellow Shade 220.3, Sofft Knives and Covers, Craft Knife, Glossy Accents, Mounting Tape, Paper Piercer, Metal Adapter Plate, ATG, Big Shot, Teflon Bone Folder, Guillotine Paper Cutter
I love dies the most, but I usually end up using a stamp or two as well. Beautiful work…always a favorite and always one that I end up saving to refer to.
Oh, Kittie…you know I love your cards and you know how many dies I’ve purchased because of you. I am now favoring using dies on my cards….all because of you! When I grow up, I want to make at least one or two beauties like you do!
I am usually using more dies than stamps. Your card is just so beautiful, as always. I so look forward to seeing each new creation from you. Thank you for sharing your talent and ideas. It’s so helpful to a fairly new cardmaker like me. Thanks, too for the chance at a prize!
First I have to tell you, all your cards are so beautiful! I had never purchased any dies until I found your blog, now I have binders of them! I don’t do a lot of stamping but I love using the dies to make my cards. I have a few stamps and have bought a few because of your work. Keep on inspiring us with your beautiful work, and thank you for the chance to win this great set.
Sandra
First I want to say that your cards inspire me, I love them! I like to make my cards with dies and stamps, I use my dies to make my focal point and I use my stamps mainly for the sentiments. tfs
I LOVE that poinsettia! It’s gorgeous! Do you ever make videos? I’d love to see you in action with your dies and creating flowers, etc.!
I like to use both stamps and dies ~ love the combo sets where the stamps put details onto the die cuts!
Thanks for the inspiration you always provide, Kitty!
If I have to make a choice, I would say I use dies more than stamps, but I do usually put some sort of stamped sentiment on my cards…I have noticed that most of your card fronts don’t have a lot of stamping, so I guess my style is similar to yours. I adore dies. I’ve been eyeing these flower dies in my LSS, so it’s great to have a chance to win one….TFS your talent with us.
I like to use stamp on my project and usually combined with diy embellishment using either die or punch.
Love the poinsettia flower on the card, so awesome!
Heaney
What a lovely card. I love your window cards. I use for my cards most of the time dies and my Silhouette.
hugs Linda
Your cards are always so beautiful. I tend to use stamps and dies for my cards. Thanks for the blog candy chance.
Lovely use of the dies, so pretty.
I would have to say I usually use stamps and dies, but I love the way that dies are so easy to use and can create such a neat scene!
I just love your work — you are very artistic and innovative and I love that you use different dies for different things (like the fireplace with grass for fire!!) My favorite way to make cards is using dies and my personal cutter. I do very little stamping but I do have a few favorite sets that I use. Like you, I love Susan’s flowers and the way she puts them together. I have several of her dies and the molding pad and embossing set which I use all the time. Thanks for sharing your talent.
Beautiful-love all the window and door cards you do. Enjoyed your post of cat cards and pics of your fur babies. I like using dies, embossing folders as well as a stamp or two on my cards.
I enjoy all methods of making cards, but love stamps AND dies, so I favor that. Your beautiful cards have really inspired me, Kittie! I’m asking Santa for some pan pastels, seeing how beautifully they color. Thanks for sharing your fantastic work!
Your card is beautiful. I too, love Susan’s flower dies and have a few of them, but not the poinsettia. Would love to win this die and the window as Christmas is coming up fast. Edna Burgess
I like to use stamps for the sentiment but I’ve fallen in love with dies! After being a “fussy cutter” for years, it’s so exciting to take out a beautifully cut image to use on my cards!
P.S., guess I forgot to say I love using a combination of stamps, dies, ribbon and whatever else I find. More fun that way. Edna Burgess
Gorgeous card!! The window and pointsettia are stunning 🙂
I prefer to create with a combo of stamps and dies.
Silvia
WOW!! This is absolutely GORGEOUS!!! Once again, you have made a BEAUTIFUL card!! I usually do a combination of stamps and dies…then add whatever other ribbon or embellishments I feel the card needs!!
I love my stamps and my dies. I usually enjoy working with whatever new goody has just arrived. I also love inking up my die cuts, so I can play with ink whether I’m using stamps or dies. Thank you for all the great ideas and inspiration you share with us here. 😉
Beautiful card Kittie! I’ve only had my die-cutting machine a year, it was a birthday present from my son. Since then I’ve been incorporating more die-cuts into my stamped projects. Thanks for the great giveaway!
first of all your cards are beautiful. i like to try and combine . thank you for all you do to show us .. would love to win.. thank you in advance for the chance to win.
Initially I was a dedicated rubber stamper but now, with all the lovely dies, I am a combination of both. I can’t imagine making a card without using my Big Shot!
Wow this is stunning Kittie, love your style of cards using only dies. Thank you for all the inspiration that you share with us. I rarely do cards without stamps, and my cards are most of the time a combination of a stamp and dies. Thank you for the chance to win xx
I’m a dieaholicnow! I have so many and love to use them on my cards. I still rubber stamp but usually a due appears to complete the look. Hour samples have been such an inspiration. Thanks for the chance to win the goodies.
First I just wanted to say I’m one of your newest email subscribers (found you about a week ago) and I honestly get so excited when I see your name show up in my email! I love your style and oh my your cards are just gorgeous!! I have been drooling over the dies you use and would LOVE a chance at winning a set!! I love using dies and stamps together! I love making scene cards! Thank you so much for the chance and all the wonderful inspiration you provide! Hugs, Leanne
I use both stamps and dies for my cardmaking. I’ve been reading your blog for years and have seen you change slowly from stamping to dies. You are a very talented, caring artist no matter what medium you use. Bless you for inspiring all of us and for offering us a chance to win blog candy.
I am such a die addict! I have stamp to prove that I am also a stamp addict—-wish I could sell my stamps to buy more dies!
I just received some of Susan’s new flower dies—I sure wish I had your talent to make them look beautiful! I look at mine and say “hmmm”!!! I will keep practicing!
Thank you for sharing your AMAZING talent with us! Appreciate your generous offer to enter for a chance at blog candy!
I love what dies do to embellish a stamped card. Thank you for all your beautiful cards and tutorials.
I have more stamps than dies but like to create with a combination of both when I can. I have been learning so much from your tutorials explaining your cards, I try to recreate them but they never come out as beautiful as yours do! I appreciate the chance to win blog candy.
I fell in love with this craft by learning to stamp. But once I acquired dies…I’m hooked. Many of my cards don’t have any stamping except for a sentiment on the inside. You have been quite an inspiration.
For me, it’s die cuts all the way! I love stamps, but always seem to fall back on the dies. It’s the clean, sharp, professional finish that is so important when I make a card. You can always rely on a die to meet those expectations. Your posts are my inspiration and I smile every time I see there is an email in your own special ‘Inbox’ in my emails. I always open it first and it makes my day. I receive your mails mostly early in the morning here in South Africa, so it’s just the right kick start for me.! Thank you for your sharing and inspiration and for your generous give away’s that pop up often. This one would make my Christmas as I am crazy for Poinsettias and Susan’s dies.
Hugz from Moz.
Beautiful card Kittie.
All depends on type of card I’m making at the moment but I do like mixing dies and stamps as well as using EF.
thank you for this opportunity
ColleenB.
Stunning card Kittie, the red flower really pops.
95% or my cards are stamped but I love to embellish with flowers/flourishes/die cuts – it makes them a little bit more special to my eyes.
I would love to win a frame/window die because I love to make landscapes and a die cut frame would look so much more professional and so much nicer than the ones I try to cut out by hand which are so fiddlly.
Thank you for the chance, hope you have a fab weekend x
Delightful card, Kittie! I just bought Susan’s dogwood flower dies, and I’m anxious to try them out! Her dies are just gorgeous and I’m happy to see that she has added that beautiful window!
I love using both stamps and dies. The dies available now are so beautiful and detailed! So many to choose from! I always enjoy visiting your blog and seeing your lovely creations too… so inspiring!
I prefer using dies and punches on my cards most of the time these days. There are so many gorgeous and/or fun dies out there. But, I still love stamps, too, and the various techniques that go along with stamping. But, I have to be in the right mood to get “inky” so it doesn’t happen nearly as often as it used to. Die cutting and punching just makes it easier for me.
Your poinsettia is gorgeous! I love Susan’s flower dies, too. I’m still hoping to get the dogwood, mini petals, mini daisy and several of her previous die sets. These new sets are wonderful, too. Thanks so much for the chance to win them!!
Such gorgeous cards…The Poinsettia is really lovely! Most of the
time, I make cards using both mediums!!!!
Many thanks for the wonderful giveaway opportunity.
Cindi
Thanks to your beautiful art, I love to make cards with a combination of stamps and dies. The card you posted today is simply gorgeous.
I started using more stamps, but I tend to gravitate more towards the dies now. Both are necessary
Your card is beautiful and love the poinsettia, your work is alway about the top notch. For me it’s always hard to say, I love the stamps and the dies both. Mostly I go with the dies but I do use a lot of inch and distressing and stamps as backgrounds. So it’s a toss up.
I love Susan’s dies and what you do with them is amazing. You are such an inspiration to all of us! Lately I have been creating primarily with dies but I really enjoy combining dies with stamping which is why I’m getting addicted to framelits with matching stamps. I would truly love to win your blog candy and thank you for the chance to do so.
Ilove all you do with Susan’s dies. You do such beautiful work. I use both dies and stamps. I have never won anything but thank you for the chance. Thank you so much.
I love using dies the most. It really depends on the creation and the occasion as to whether I use a combination of the dies and stamps. I really like your window card. It has put me in the holiday mood. Thanks for sharing and for the chance to win the sets.
Kittie, every card you create is beautiful. I am so glad you have made a poinsettia card. I want my Christmas cards to have poinsettias on them this year. My card making technique combines stamping and die cutting. I love both. Thank you for sharing your talent with us.
Gorgeous card once again!!!! Beautiful poinsettia, now I must have this die too, and I just bought a poinsettia die!! I have to admit I am addicted right now to all these wonderful dies, but I also love stamps just as much and seem to be ever collecting both!! Thanks for the chance on this lovely prize!!
Thank you very much. Poinsettias are one of my all time favorite flowers. Mine is just starting to turn red now. I love your cards with poinsettias.
Oh, so LOVELY! I am starting to think I need to add PanPastels to my growing collection of inks, etc. Your shading details are just exquisite. I usually use dies and ink them, but I did buy a couple sets of matching dies and stamps that I am going to give a try this year. Thank you so much for the opportunity to win these die sets, I just love them!
Because of you, I have been leaning more towards using dies, but I still love my stamps as well, so I guess it is a combination of both for me. If I wasn’t able to follow your tutorials, or for that matter, anyone else who uses dies, I probably wouldn’t be able to produce such lovely cards just using my own imagination. Thank you so much for sharing your talent.
Another gorgeous card Kittie, as always. I LOVE dies and stamps. I have purchased
many dies after being inspired by your cards, but only have a few sentiment stamps,
so far since Im still a newbie at card making. I, like many others can’t wait to
see what you will make next.
You amaze me with all your ideas! So impressive!
Such a beautiful, elegant Christmas card Kittie!!! This window die certainly can be used year round! I love dies over my electronic cutting machine…dies definitely make it to all of my cards, layouts and how beautiful would this window be on an art journal page? Thank you Kittie for year round inspiration!!!!!!
I love the new combos of stamps and dies. I greatly prefer the sets that allow you to die cut a stamped image. Magnetic platforms have made this fairly easy. I have so much trouble lining up a stamp after the shape has been cut as required by some dies. I guess it’s my old eyes.
I wanted to tell you also, that I consider you one of the most talented crafters out there. Thank you so much for the inspiration you have provided over the years.
Kittie, I am always in awe of the projects you make. And I am inspired by the attention to detail. I love using stamps with dies. I have wished for that combination for years and the manufacturers have obliged; we have such wonderful products available now and YOU bring them to life. Thanks!
I’ve been a stamper for years, but after I started receiving your emails my dies seem to be multiplying like rabbits. I look for your emails every morning and am always awed at each new creation. I don’t have a big enough word for your scenes, they are just AWESOME. Hope you continue to amaze us for years to come. By the way, I loved all your kitties, I only have one, but he rules our household.
I love this beautiful card. I have a couple of Susan’s dies and I love them. I really want the poinsettia. This looks gorgeous with the window. Love the way you use the pastels.
Kittie, I so look forward to your newsletters to see your lovely cards. I am getting into more and more dies because of your inspiration (enabling?). I still love to stamp and color, but want to do more flowers. I just got the dogwood die and tool set. I love your tutorials. Thanks for all you do!
Thank you so much for this opportunity. You are such a wonderful inspiration for me because it is true that you bring life to your cards like few can do. I love stamps and dies and always try to use both on cards and albums. Thanks!
Absolutely gorgeous! I prefer using both dies & stamps, however, lately I’m really using dies more. Thanks for sharing your beautiful works of art!
Great card, as always. 90% of my cards use dies, even for the sentiments, very easy and you can manipulate your sentiments!
Beautiful card-love the open window style and your tutorial showing how to do it. I use both stamps and dies when creating cards. Thanks for offering thè blog candy!
I absolutely LOVE dies, however I do also love to stamp….dies have made my stamping a bit easier, I think! So I do both….I use dies and I stamp…..beautiful card….I have a couple of Susan’s flowers that I need to get busy and make!
Thanks for the chance to win the blog candy! I like to use a combination of dies and stamps. Almost feels like I can’t do one without the other, lol. I do love your window and poinsetta scene, the peek-a-boo window is a fabulous idea!
I use both stamps and dies and I am loving all of the new stamp/die combos that are coming out. Your card is beautiful as always, thanks for a chance to win!
I probably use more dies but I like to add stamps and I generally complete the inside of the card as well. I look forward to seeing your cards each day. They are always spectacular. I save them for future reference. Thanks so much.
Both! I started making cards with stamps and have added both punches and dies. I love using dies because of the texture they add to a card, and I like stamps because they do the “drawing” for me. Having dies that coordinate with stamps is definitely a plus!
Thanks for this chance to win. I so love your cards. I use both. Haven’t been doing much creating lately. Need to get back to it.
I like both dies and stamps. Gosh, I can’t remember making a card not using dies or stamps both on the card. Gorgeous poinsettia. Love all your projects and tutorials. They are so easy to understand. Thanks for sharing your work.
I lean more toward my dies than anything else now. I love the ones that have accompanying stamp sets but the dies themselves are great. I’d love to win this…thanks for the opportunity!
Another beautiful card today Kittie, the Poinsettia is just lovely. These days I make most of my cards with just dies as so many gorgeous ones are around now. But before I had a die cutter I used my vast collection of stamps a lot! I do also love the dies that have stamps to match! Have a great weekend!
Lately I’ve liked working with my dies and punches. Having a hard time coloring in some of my stamps. Thanks for sharing your great work with us. You’re amazing!!
Your card is gorgeous but then again, they always are. I love all your scenes. I like using a combination of stamps and dies on my cards.
hey Kittie, first of all, I had to take a taxi to get to the end of your comments list…LOL…
Second, I think you need to go on tour and teach how to use the PanPastels…..
And lastly and more importantly, what a beautiful card this is…. it’s just a stunning card….. I love the colors you used on the poinsettia… just a truly incredible card… Thank you for sharing your creativity and for the opportunity of winning some blog candy…..
I love working with Susan’s Garden. I have just started working with the pan pastels. Love what you did with the window.
Hi Kitty,
You ar solo creative. I look forward to visiting your sight and se what you have created.
I use both stamps an dies. They both are fun to work with. Easy to add dimension with the dies.
I am sure I will continue to use both. Really enjoy all the new dies though. I hate hand cutting things.
Hope you have a great weekend.
I work a lot with seniors in a class I teach.
I use a combination of dies and stamps in my card class.
I love your ideas and would love to win the die to use in my class/
Kindly keep the ideas coming
I love stamps and dies for my cards, but I sure love the way dies make a card look so professional. It’s interesting how the art of card making has evolved since I started stamping in 1998. I’m always so inspired by your cards and I appreciate the chance to win.
I love your pretty card! I have been addicted to stamping for over 15 years now but in the last 3 years or so my die collection has been growing rapidly and now I nearly always include at least one die cut on my cards. Your cards are always so inspiring so I’d be very happy if mine looked anything like your lovely creations!
Great cards. I like using stamps and dies. Thanks for the chance to win.
I’m just one in an endless line of your fans Kittie. But I do love what you can arrange to make your scenes. Please keep the beauty coming. We enjoy seeing your creations – Rosy & Bruce ♥
Love all the beautiful cards you make. Also, the instructions. I have been buying from Ellen Hutson since I signed up with you. I really can’t afford alot I love the poinsettia you used so beautiful. I just started cardmaking and I love your work. Thank You so much.
I am not a stamper, dies are my passion and you display the use of these dies so well. I sit for hours looking at your creations, please keep them coming.
Hugs, Faye
Hi Kittie,
I am in Awe of your talent! One of the blog subscriptions that I look forward to read is yours and trying to emulate you although successful I am sure that it takes me longer and I consume more tylenol than you ! To answer your question it all depends on the mood that I am in. For this christmas I have done all dies and also a combination of both. Let me tell you all these companies that you make projects for should give you a commission if you are not already get it! I have spent a fortune in them and they have to thank you for it! Thanks for this awesome candy, I hope I win it. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you and your family!
Cariños,
María Alba
San Juan, Puerto Rico
This is gorgeous! The poinsettia looks so real! Maybe Santa should bring me some pan pastels for Christmas! I use both stamps and dies to create!
I started life as a stamper, but I have to say that since discovering your blog, I am using more and more dies.
Ah Ha! I just purchased that window die…..with the box. Such a pretty display and I love Susan’s everything too.
I love both stamping and die cutting. Love coloring …
Thanks again for all your lovely cards.
I usually stamp my cards, but lately (because of you:) I am using dies a lot. I am using a window die to make my Christmas cards this year. It’s actually going faster than I thought it would and I’m really enjoying the process.
Hi Kittie,
As usual, I love your creations.
I like to use both stamps and dies.
It is fun to do both. Please keep up
the inspiration.
Hi Kittie,
I prefer both, it all depends on the creative urge that takes me at the moment. Always enjoy seeing what new creation that you come up. Love the new dies that Susan is coming out with.
Hi! I mainly use dies and on rare occasions I stamp. Love the see thru windows and the poinsetta is great.
Good evening, Kittie,
I love most the dies on my cards.
But I love ALL your cards! Your combination cards are wonderful.
Everything you touch, changed in gold…
The poinsettia is fabulous! It seems a really flower.
Kittie, thank you for the chance to win the blog candy.
Hugs from the Netherlands.
I love dies with stamped sentiments. I love the dies you showcase. My wish list grows daily!
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I have purchased more dies because I loved the way you used them on your cards. You are truly a “very” talented lady and I look forward every day to seeing what you have come up with next! I do like using stamps, but certainly use a lot of dies also. Thanks so much for the opportunity to win.
I am getting quite a collection of dies, I find I like to use them. I also have a lot of stamps. So I guess I like either. I do like to do the fancy folded cards and find the dies make great focals for holding the whole thing together. I just love all of your cards. I hope to learn how to put things together the way you do so they look so beautiful. Thank you for the chance to win these wonderful dies.
Hi Kittie,
Your cards are beautiful and I just finished watching ribbon/bow videos on YouTube, they are great. You should do more videos 😉
I really like both dies and stamps.
Thanks
Beautiful Card love the window you’ve created and I usually use a mix of both I have made cards with only dies and I am always surprized how wonderful they turn out showcasing only the dies thanks for the chance hugs Nikki
The window cards you post are just plain gorgeous!! Almost every card I make, it is a combination of dies and stamps. I just love the dies and I am drawn to what they can add to a project.
This card is gorgeous! I have had my eye on this poinsettia die. Would love to have it! I use a combination of stamps and dies for card making. Just got a new set today of die and stamp!
I love your dimensional cards. They are lovely. My projects are a combination of die cuts, stamps & beautiful papers. I love to try new products & techniques. Your project has inspired me!
As I’m primarily a stamper,it doesn’t feel right to me to do up a card with no stamping on it . . . I at least like to have a stamped sentiment somewhere in view. However, I’m a die freak as well so it’s a constant tug of war between the two (but it’s a fun one nonetheless!).
I do both dies and stamps. I just found your blog about a week ago and I love your cards. Thank you for the chance to win the window die.
Your poinsettia card is beautiful as are all your cards..In the past I made most of my cards with stamps but after I discovered your blog I started buying the dies..now I make most of my cards with the dies and stamps combined..Since I don’t already have this poinsettia die I would love to win it..thanks for the opportunity..
I use both stamps and dies, and often am inspired by your beautiful cards. I really love your poinsettia on this card. Susan certainly does make some beautiful, life-like floral dies.
I love to use both dies and stamps. Now that my shoulder has healed I am now enjoying using both and making cards again. I really enjoy receiving your daily inspiring ideas. You are the best.
This is the first time I have seen your blog and am impressed with your designs. I use both stamps and dies for my projects. It really depends on the look I am trying for. Thanks for sharing your ideas.
Kristy
both stamps and dies are in my creative ‘tools’….wish I could get down to the stamp cave to use them more often….lately time seems to be flying…..beautiful work as always, Kittie
I love dies, but stamps also end up in my cards. Love your poinsettia. It is so real looking.
Your card is absolutely beautiful, but all of them are!!! Thank you for the chance to win this wonderful give a-way!! I love using die cuts on my cards..would totally love winning these…..not too much of a stamper……
Gail
Most of my cards use stamps and dies together. I love your cards! They are always soooo gorgeous. Thanks for the chance to win this great blog candy. I would be in heaven if I won.
I like both – stamping and using dies. Often I combine them. Thanks for the chance to win – so beautiful that die!
I usually do stamped cards with a few nestabilities, but I LOVE your die cut cards! This year’s Christmas card is totally die cut. Thanks for sharing your work. I think I pin more of your cards than anyone else. and Thanks for the chance to win some blog candy.
Now that is gorgeous Kittie!
Love your work and always anxious to see what’s next! I use both stamps and dies together so that’s my favorite. Thank you for the chance to win new toys!
I love the dies. I have lots of stamps but find my self looking for a die to use on a card.Stamps are usually used inside the card. I just found your blog a couple of weeks ago and love all your cards they are lovely. Thanks for sharing them with us.
Well I’m a stamper so of course I love using stamps on my cards but I love to combine them with dies as well. Actually, you are the reason I’ve started using and buying more dies because you are a design genius!!
I love stamps and dies both. And a combo set… stamp with matching die is heaven!!!
Your card is very beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
As always…you continue to amaze me. I love working with both dies and stamps. But it seems that I usually keep them isolated to themselves most of the time. Not sure why…but I try not to. Thank you so much for the opportunity to win. I’ve been wanting the poinsettia for quite some time…but with the floods we had here in Colorado a couple of months ago…money has been so so tight. Take care and have a wonderful weekend.
I like to use a combination of stamps and dies. It allows me to be more creative.
Love the the poinsettia die! Would love to win it! Thanks for the chance to win!
Always so gorgeous!! I love using stamps AND dies on my cards! I am fairly new to dies and die cuts and love that you inspire me so much with your beautiful creations!
I use mainly dies but do like to stamp a sentiment so I guess I use both lol
I love your cards and get loads of inspiration from your designs… also spend more money on dies as when I see how you have used them I have to buy them
Sue xx
I prefer both stamps and dies but am always inspired no matter what combo you use!
Thank you so much Kittie for the chance to win these amazing dies. I only found you a few weeks ago but every morning can’t wait to check my mail to see what you have come up with :o)
Your card is stunning!!! I adore that Poinsettia and the window die has been in my wish list since I first saw it. I adore Die’s and use them on almost every card I make. I do like stamping too but whats a stamp without a Die! lol
Hugs Mau xx
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas….. As I am browsing the net for inspiration for cards, I came to your blog, call it destiny. Lol
I am still new to card making but I am sure that I shall favor dies combined with stamping for sentiments as well.
Thank you for the lovely images of your projects and for the tutorials.
Love your cards, love the cats too, you made my day!
Kittie, I absolutely love your cards! I, too, use dies, but also stamps, really more as they’re so quick. However, after readying your blog day after day and seeing your exquisite creations, I’ve found myself using dies more and more. Thank you for the chance to win these goodies!!
I think your “cards” are awesome!!
I love using stamps, and/or dies! It’s fun to think outside the box now and then. These dies are fabulous, and your creations are always a treat! Thanks for sharing with us, Kittie, and for a chance to win that beautiful die!
OK, Kittie, you have totally addicted me to the windows. Now I want THAT one too!
I use stamps and dies to make my cards. I found your site via Pinterest and have enjoyed browsing
Thanks for your beautiful creations.
I used to use stamps almost entirely but since discovering your blog I have been buying lots of dies. I love your work it is always inspiring.
I make my cards with mostly cutting dies, but, I have started to purchase dies with matching stamps. I just happen to like things that coordinate. I have been receiving your emails for a while now and LOVE your cards. NEVER have I seen a bad on in the bunch. I especially like how you list the supplies you use for each project. I have yet to purchase PanPastels but have heard and seen many tutorials about them. I’m putting them on my Christmas list. Thank you for the inspiration and joy you bring in your cards.
Oh Kittie…I LOVE this card. I have become a fan of Susan’s flowers through inspiration here on your blog! I am super excited to see the poinsettia version of these dies…gonna be so much fun to work with! Thanks for all the inspiration – I always can’t wait to come visit your blog and get a fresh idea for when I go into my own studio to play! I think I probably prefer projects that combine dies and stamps….mainly because it gives me almost unlimited possibilities! But honestly, any time that I get to spend in my studio is just pretty terrific in my book.
What a lovely opportunity you have given us to win such a fantabulous prize…thanks again! Have a great week!
Hello Kittie, I really love your creations and this card is no exception! Just lovely! I started out with very few dies and really concentrated on stamps. I love to color! But then I got several dies for gifts and really feel in love with how much paper could be “manipulated”. I have to confess when I found your blog I went from simple matting to much more intricate and involved die work…I have actually purchased several dies based upon your cards!!!! I also learned how to make flowers and poinsettias based off of your tutorials and really have to say a big thank you to you for that. I don’t know that I have ever commented before but please keep your lovely creations and tutorials coming….they are so helpful to people like me who are totally dependant upon the internet for knowledge of product usage and new technique.
What a fabulous card! Absolutely amazing, and all done with dies. I have to say that don’t think I could survive without my dies, but having said that I really am a combination girl, dies and stamps. Kitty, that window scene you created with Santa and his Reindeer flying over those snowy trees and topped with that gorgeous Poinsettia is about the prettiest thing I have ever seen. WOW!
Hi Kittie,
This is so beautiful! I can’t get over how real the poinsettia is, gorgeous! When I create projects I usually use a combination of die cutting and stamping. I find that doing so expands my options.
Elaine Allen
Kittie, I wouldn’t want to live without either my dies or stamps. I also use my Cameo along with digital stamps. So many toys and so little time. When I first purchased the Big Shot and my first dies, thought I had gone to heaven. I almost always have both on any card that I create.
Thanks for a chance to win. Your window is gorgeous with the poinsettia, love your designs so very much.
Hi Kitty,
I anxiously await your emails to see what you’ve come up with every day. Your work is exquisite and I love every card you present. I now have a nifty collection of dies as a result!
Your cats are darling! It was fun to see every picture. I’m more of a dog person but your cats look so loving. Thanks for the chance to win!
I started with stamps, but you’ve inspired me to try die cuts. I’ve learned a lot from you (thanks!). I’m moving into the direction of combining stamps and die cuts.
Although I’ll always be a stamper at heart, I enjoy making cards and other projects with stamps and dies combined – after discovering your blog, Kittie, I fell in love with dies and have been on buying frenzy ever since! I can only hope to make projects as amazing as yours someday – you are SO talented! Thank you for the chance to win the dies – what a treat that would be!
I love to combine both stamps and dies. Your beautiful creations have inspired me and opened me up to the many layers of depth that can be achieved! Adding punches to the mix is just another bonus : ) thank you!
Your beautiful cards have inspired me to use more dies. I do use background stamps and sentiment stamps. Thank you so much for sharing your talent.
I love using both. All the new dies are just wonderful.
After looking at what you create I have become a die stamper. I love creating with the dies and adding stamp backgrounds on occasions. Your ideas lead to great inspiration and some are just. Made for coping. Love what you do.
Hi Kittie, i’m a stamper first, so most of my cards combine stamping and die-cutting. But there are so many gorgeous dies out there, I can see myself making cards with just dies. Especially with the words dies that are available now!
Thanks for sharing!
This card is beautiful. I didn’t notice the difference in perspective between the window and the poinsettia, I only noticed the beauty of the card. I really like the flower soft in the center, it adds realism to me.
Lately I am mixing dies and stamping. Although I love 3d effects so I am buying more dies than stamps. Your cards have inspired me to buy impression obsession, and memory box, and I also like dynamics. Sizzix dies are top of my list, and I so want Susan’s garden dies. When I first viewed the poinsetts pics on pinterest I had to find out about that die. Nothing is more satisfying than cutting paper or fabric with a die and creating a dimensional piece. Thank you for sharing your beautiful works of art and for the daily beautiful inspiration.
Jacquelene L
Canada
I love working with both for the greatest amount of variety!
Kittie ~ I LOVE your cards, and I get so much inspiration from visiting your blog. If I had to choose, I’d say I prefer to use dies than stamps on my cards, but stamps do make it so much easier to add that perfect sentiment!!
Judy
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Love this card. I have been a stamper for 18 yrs. I find now that I’m in a die mode and want to create scenes lately or three dimension. I still use my stamps once in a while but it’s funny how you evolve. Thanks for the inspiration and the chance to win these dies.
Здравствуйте! Мне нравятся ваши работы и я с удовольствием ими любуюсь! Мне нравятся и штампы и вырубки, сейчас без них никак! ))))) Спасибо за шанс.
I do both dies and stamps. I can’t wait to see what you come up with next, look forword to reading your e-mail everyday. Thank you for sharing
I like using both dies and stamps….not too thrilled with die to stamp alignment unless it is for specific detail ie chickadees…not for flower veining that I am going to do with a stylus anyway. I look forward each and every day to your very inspiring posts. THANK YOU!!
beautiful, as usual!
Thanks for all the tips!
Sandra ltb
I use both stamps and dies. I have eyeing the poinsettia die for a while now.
Definitely dies! I also like the matching die/stamp combinations that are sometimes available. I always look forward to seeing your creativity. Keep them coming, Kittie! Thanks,
I love creating with dies!!! Thank you for sharing your creative talents with us!!
I like to create with dies and stamping. I also like to use inks or Copics to add color to my pieces, and haven’t tried PanPastels yet. I’m saving up for my first set! Please enter me in your giveaway. I am so inspired by your work.
I do both dies and stamps. Like the fact that the dies match the stamps. I hate to cut intricate patterns. Found your blog about 2 weeks ago and am enjoying it very much. Keep Crafting!!!
Your creations are always so beautiful. I love that you share the tools and methods that you use in your creative process. I love to work with dies. But that is mainly because I don’t have much experience working with coloring stamps! Thanks for the chance to win!!
I use more dies than stamps. With a die, I know the outcome will be perfect but when I stamp, the outcome is iffy. Thank you for all the beautiful inspiration. I read your blog every day.
Nancy Rogers
Love the card. I usually use more dies than stamps but I also use a combination of both.
Marjorie from TX
Your card is gorgeous, you took Susan’s window and Poinsettia die and turned this into a masterpiece. I would have automatically said that I use dies and stamps and I do, but looking at all the cards you’ve created using just dies, I am fast turning into a die only believer!
I use both stamps and dies; but lately have been obsessed with OI Dies. The dies bring such dimension to the cards. I read your blog every day for inspiration.
I would love to try the dies. And I love stamping! I have never tried any dies. I received a Cuttlebug as a present and experimented with it but would love to win a die set that makes flowers. Soooo much easier then cutting or punching each petal out.
I love your card – the design, the colours and the dimension. Stamps and dies together for me but I need to get more creative with my dies.
Kitty, I’m always impressed with all your creations but your flowers blow me away. This card is no exception. I put off buying a Cuttlebug for ages thinking I wouldn’t use it much. Boy was I wrong. I love die cutting and embossing and stamping. Most of the time I combine at least 2 of them on all my projects. Thanks for the blog candy. I really enjoy your projects and posts. The cat stories and pix were priceless.
What a gorgeous gorgeous card Kittie! Beautiful colors and that poinsettia is just perfect! I love using both die cuts and stamps on my cards and love to combine them! Thanks for the amazing giveaway!
Kittie, Your cards are so lovely and inspirational !!! I like to use a combination of both stamps and dies to create my cards. I recently acquired a window die and I have been inspired by your beautiful cards using a stamped image behind the window. Thanks so much for being a inspiration. I first started looking at your cards on splitcoaststampers when you created lovely scenes using stamps.
Most of my cards are completed with both stamps and dies. I enjoy seeing your inspirations! Thanks! And thanks for the chance to win.
I prefer using both when making cards. I LOVE your work…you are an inspiration with all your wonderful creations! Thanks for the chance to win.
I am a stamp and die girl!! I love using both in my crafting. Love this tag!
I used to be happy using stamps, then I started following your posts, and it seems like every day you make another beautiful card with another die, and of course I absolutely HAVE to have it! Mine never turn out as beautiful as yours, but I keep trying!!
I’ve recently discovered your blog and I’m so glad I did. I love the way you layer up all your cuts and you add texture and color..”. I could study your cards for hours.
I really prefer to use dies. In addition to my standard die cutting tools, I have spent hours on occasion creating my own design (many based on a stamp that I want a coordinating die cut for) so that I can cut it out using my electronic die cutter. By stamping on my die cuts I can add a whole new feel and look to my projects. So I guess I’m a “both” crafter.
I love using both dies and stamps together. Thank you for sharing your cards!
I really like the combination of dies and stamping, but that also depends on the dies and the stamps. I am more and more liking the dies. That is because of the beautiful cards that you make using the variety of dies. The cards you make are beautiful, no matter the technique!
Dear Kittie
I was always a stamper myself until finding your blog site. I love both now and all your cards are wonderful and give me much inspiration.
Keep crafting
Roberta P
Your work is so gorgeous. Look at your posts every day and I am quite disappointed if you have not posted. Dont think the dies would make me as creative as you but would love to win them and have a try.
This is my most favorite blog. Your creativity is unmatched. I have gotten so much inspiration from your latest Christmas cards. I make cards, but prefer scrapbooking for my creative outlet. Either way, I use stamps and dies for both. Thanks for all your inspiration.
Stamps and dies for me. I love both. Started out with stamps and now have become a hoarder of dies. Thanks for the chance to win.
Denise M
I used to stamp most of the time now thanks to your wonderful projects I mostly use dies. Thanks for the inspiration!
I use stamps and dies when I craft. My wife and I want to try PanPastels as we have heard so much about them. I guess we’ll add that to our Christmas lists. Nice poinsettia .
I like the combination of dies and stamping. Creating mini card projects is very rewarding and gives me a break from cleaning!
Your poinsettia looks so real! Just love all of your cards…especially this one! I like to use dies (I have a limted number) so I mostly use stamps. It is so much fun to create and to try “my” version of some other talented artist such as yourself. I look forward to seeing your cards!
Kitty…..Thank you for sharing your beautiful talents with us! Using a combination of stamps and dies is my favorite. Charlotte
Your card is beautiful. Your site has made me addicted to dies, although I do like using a combination of stamps and dies on my cards.
Me too! I’ve read some of the REPLIES and agree with everyone – how much we love your cards, the dies and stamps you make come to life. The papers and color choices are so spot on. To win dies from Kitty Cat would be supreme and make the start of the Holidays extra special. thank you for the chance.
I really appreciate the opportunity to win this fabulous candy. It is you, who introduced me to Susan’s dies and the IO dies that I love so much. I have saved almost every one of your cards in an inspiration file that I go to often when I’m stuck and my card needs that little extra special something. I love to use both stamps and dies on my cards. Thanks again!
Laura C.
I love to use the stamps and dies together; it gives dimension and focal interest. Thank you for posting your lovely work.
Once again, what a beautiful card, as always! I am totally addicted to dies…. I use stamps once in a while, but dies are what I reach for normally when I make a card. Thanks for the chance to win!!!
I started out years ago with using stamps so I have a tendency to use stamps with the new dies. The combination offers so much more creativity.
I started years ago with stamps so I use stamps with the new dies. The combination makes for lots more creativity.
I usually make my cards from die cuts. For some reason stamping cards does not come “naturally” to me, so it is much more effort. Thanks for a chance to win!
I love dies because of the variety. I canfind anything.
Elegant Christmas detail;I love this window die.
I love to look at all the card you have made. They are all so beautiful. I use both stamps and dies to make my cards. But I absolutely love dies. They are so much fun to use and I get so many wonderful ideas from your blog. Thank you!
Absolutely gorgeous card…love the poinsettia!
I like to use both stamps and dies when making cards. I love you birch tag. It is beautiful. I love to try new product and techniques. Almost every card I make has been embossed with an embossing folder.
What a wonderful card! Every day I visit your blog and I watched all your tutorials that are beautiful and I learned many things that have allowed me to do some work just cute. I use stamps and dies. Susan Tierney Cockburn creates wonderful flowers, I have two of her books.Thank you for the chance to win.
I personally am in love with the dies Kitty and that is ALL because of you! I just love your work, and thank you for the tutorials. I really enjoy watching them and learning from you. Thanks for a chance at the “candy” I love candy, I have a sweet tooth!! Lol
I love to use both stamps and dies, but because of you I am really having a lot of fun playing with my dies. I used to just have SB labels types of dies, but I have discovered IO dies and through you, a whole new and much more fun way to use dies to create scenes. You truly are my inspiration ! Seriously !!
Hi Kittie, I am into everything that goes on a card. Stamps, ribbons, die cuts, you name it. I cannot compliment your work enough, I always talk about your creativity which is endless and so inspiring to me. I love making flowers and have been for years, keep up the fantastic work you do and thank you for this opportunity of a chance to a blog candy.
Your cards have made me a die addict! The impressions are so clean and crisp. The dies give my cards a very professional look- which is not the result when I try to color with Copics, markers or watercolor.
Sometime I would love some tips from you on how to dress up the inside of my cards.
Thank you for all your inspiration!
I like to use a variety of things for my cards – no special favourites
Thanks for this chance to win.
I love all your cards and log in every day to see your next creation, they are all wonderful. I have not tried stamping yet and use dies for all of my cards and just wish I had half the talent that you have. Would love to win these dies to add to my collection. Thank you for giving us an insight into what can be achieved.X
Hi Kittie,
I started out using punches and stamps to create my cards until I discovered your blog about a year and a half ago and fell in love with your beautiful work! Now I’m a die fanatic, most of which were purchased after seeing them showcased on your blog. I usually create my cards with dies and finish them off with a sentiment stamp. Thanks for being such an inspiration to so many!
Alanna
hi kittie
Your cards are beautiful and an inspiration to us all. Thank you for sharing them.
I love to use dies and stamping together. Dies are wonderful; I just wish I could afford
to buy more of them!
Charlotte
it seems like i bounce back and forth..i use alot of die cut in my cards, every now and then, i go back to the beginning style with stamps and water color..I love it all!! and it all works together.. thanks for continuing to inspire and delight my mind..
I create with both although not usually together. I love your card and regularly look at your blog for inspiration! Thanks for the chance to win 🙂
I create cards with my stamps, with my dies, and a combination of both. So some cards only use stamps, some only use dies, and some use both. I just love creating with these mediums! I would love to win this blog candy!
Oh my goodness… Your cards are so gorgeous!! I always love to read your posts daily to see what you have made next. I am always sitting on the edge of my chair. Thank you for all the inspiration and all the beautiful and gorgeous that you make every day!!
Your card is just stunning, Kittie. And I happen to have fallen in love with poinsettias this year! I guess I mostly use both stamps and dies, although just starting out I don’t have too many stamps; I have more dies. And if I don’t have a die, I will fussy cut. Also, it’s about time I thanked you for being such an inspiration to me – humungous THANKS! Many of the dies I bought were because of you, you sweet enabler, you!
OMG! So many wonderful comments! I love using stamps and dies. Stamps have a lot of detail. It is like a picture that you can bring to life by cutting it, shaping it and then adding it in. Die cuts are also fabulous because they also add dimension and detail with clean cut lines for a added bonus. You are very talented my friend. Truly a gift that some of us missed out on.
I have really enjoyed all of your new tags! They are all so beautiful! Mini cards! I prefer to stamp; but I do love to do a combo if one is available! Thank you for sharing and for the giveaway!
Beautiful card. Although I learn more toward cards with stamps, I do have quite a few dies and have been using them more and more. I especially enjoy using the dies to create flowers.
AWESOME!! I’d LOVE to win!! I like to do a combination of both die cutting and stamping on most of my projects!! I LOVE all of your inspiration!! THANKS SO MUCH for sharing and for the chance to win!! Have a Fabulous Week!! 😉
I couldn’t be lucky enough to win another blog candy item from you, but I’m entering anyway! Love your inspirational work!
Stunning!! I look forward each day to your newest post. I am amazed at your creations and how you can come up with such creative cards every day! I don’t know how you do it! I love dies and get inspired by your creative ideas………….dianne
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I like to do both. I love stamps and dies!!!
you are such an inspiration to me. even though I am fairly new to your blog, I so love the beautiful projects you make. I enjoy using dies on my projects, but don’t use them anywhere near the capacity you do. I am definitely going to try to do more with them after seeing all that you do with yours. thank you! 🙂
I love dies! But at the same time I can’t imagine not having my stamps as well. I think I like a combination of the both. I do sometimes make a card without stamps but I don’t make one without at least one die,
I love dies!!!!
They are just so easy to play with and so special when the project is completed.
Love your work Kitty and admire the detail that you achieve.
I love dies the most but do use some stamps too. Thanks for sharing your ideas and for the chance to win this lovely die.
I definitely create with a combination of both anymore. I used to spend so much time fussy cutting, and now my wood-block stamps need dies toi!
The dies that are available now are so wonderful that my stamps are gathering dust. I’m just totally enamored with dies. Your fabulous creations have influenced me to buy many a die. Thank you for sharing your talent and for the chance to win the dies you used on your lovely card.
i use both, i used to only use stamps, but lately have been using a lot of dies borrowed from friends. now i think i have to start my own collection LOl
Used to stamp a lot, then I discovered digi stamps, then I discovered dies! So now I try to use as many of all 3 as I can (and not always successfully!!) Have only just discoverd your blog but have seen your wonderful cards on Pinterest (which is another addiction – spend that much time looking at everyone else’s creations I run out of time to make my own!!
Thanks for the chance to own these dies and have a lovely crafting day.
Kittie, I love your cards…I open your email first and get excited to see what you have done this time. You are the reason I have a wonderful relationship with Ellen Hutson. Lol. I especially love the windows and the flowers. Thank you so much for your wonderful creations.
I subscribe to your blog and LOVE your work! Would love to win these fab items so I can create some fun artsies!
Thank you for sharing such beautiful creations with us. I’ve learned a great deal from you. I am more fond of the dies than stamps. Thanks for the chance to win.
Hi I love these dies so pick me please i’m so happy to have found you my dies have been multiplying like crazy, but at lease i’m using them.
Thanks for the chance to win.
I’m brand new to die cutting so right now every project has a die cut on it! I absolutely love your cards! I can only hope to have half the amount of dies you own! Thank you so much for the opportunity to win some!
First, I love everything you create and I follow you everyday that I can. I really love using both stamps and dies and I love getting ideas from you. You are so creative…Thank you for all that you share.
I’ve been using dies more than ever with all the gorgeous papers available. Sometimes the only stamping is the sentiment inside. I love to stop by on Fridays and check out what you’ve been up to since I last peeked!
I use both dies and stamps. I especially love the Memory Box dies. I discovered your blog a few months ago and love your cards. They are beautiful!
I use both but starting to favour the dies. I live in England but my daughter has a holiday home in Florida. Whilst she was there in October I ordered a lot of Memory Box dies and these were sent to her. These dies are expensive here.
I love your daily message and usually “have a go”. I have the poinsettia die and will start later today.