Welcome to the best crafting holiday EVER! I’m especially excited because I’m helping some friends share their celebration: Ellen Hutson is launching a brand new line of exclusive products, and they’re designed by the ever so amazing Julie Ebersole!! I’m using an inlaid die cutting technique with the Home and Hearth dies to make my love card, which is what OWH is doing today for our bloghop. Click on the banner at the top of this post to go to the hop!

Inlaid die cutting
I was excited when I saw this die set, because *immediately* I knew I had to airbrush it. I just knew it! No idea how, and this card wasn’t what I saw in my head, but I just love how this one came out! (My “test” cards yesterday afternoon were bombs – I put a bunch of stars and hearts in the sky, and it looked like sneeze. And the globe had just been blobs – until I thought of the idea I show you in the video below!). And in the video I also walk you through the whole new line at EH!!
Video
If you can’t see the video below, click HERE to watch it on YT.
And one of the things that I love about the card besides the inlaid die cutting – the cool colors of the sky and earth vs the warm red and yellow in the houses! It just makes the whole card sing, don’t you think?

Inlaid die cutting is one of my favorite techniques lately…what’s yours?
Supplies
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- Home & Hearth by Julie Ebersole, Essentials by Ellen Designer Dies
- Airbrush
- Air Compressor (only need comp and cord, not this kit)
- Cord, if it doesn’t come with the compressor
- Copic Markers: EH – Blick
Neenah Cardstock, Solar White: 25pk – 250pk
You hand cut the map? Crazy god!
Loved that video, learnt so much watching you make the card and I also love the card,
Lovely!! Thanks so much for sharing.
Oh, WOW!!! Sandy, THANK YOU!!! This is such a fun video and the card is AMAZING!!! *mondo squishy hugs*
This card is so wonderful! The love you put into it will certainly bless the recipient! Thanks for sharing your great ideas.
Well, Sandy, you did it again…. This card is gorgeous!
This is a gorgeous card! Beautiful airbrushing!
I love the look of your inlaid dies and airbrushing them makes them look so finished and cool! Happy World Cardmaking Weekend!
This is a fun card. I mean that in a good way. The techniques you put into this card are just plain crazy good. Love it!
Another gorgeous card, always love your airbrushed backgrounds!!
Amazing card and I loved your made up descriptive names for the Essentials by Ellen products.
Very nice!!! I haven’t tried airbrushing, but your card certainly makes me want to try! Thank you for supporting OWH!!!
Love the air brushing and the inlays. Such a great card.
Oh my gosh- I just love this and can see it for all sorts of occasions- Santa and his sleigh flying over the houses and Earth Day come to mind immediately! You are so incredibly talented!!!
Turned out perfect. Love it.
What a gorgeous card.
As always, fabulous card! I love the inlaid dies and your air brushing is amazing! It just rocks!
Love the colors and creative design! Awesome card!
oh my goodness…this is so cool. I love the inlaid dies…what a cool card!!! You Rock!!
Cool, you made a card with mostly die cuts. Loved the airbrushing and inlaid die cutting. And I like the darker bold coloring. Amazing job!
Great video. I enjoyed seeing the new products and how you made your card. Great tips, too. TFS
Wowzers! Super card design! Great tips for coloring, and even better tips for keeping everything in order.
Incredible….just fabulous.
The airbrushing adds such dimension to the die cuts, I can’t wait for the tutorial. Thanks for sharing!
Your talent is astonishing. I love this card. What a fun release!
Beautiful card, love the new essentials by Ellen! Love the colors too!
You have such a great talent in making colorful cards.
Amazing card Sandy! Stunning!
What a great card. Love the airbrushing.
Great card.
Wow! I love this card. You come up with the most clever designs. I’d love a die cut for the world part, though…I’m not gonna attempt that!
So cool! I love the sentiment and how it looks like the homes have lighted windows.
Fabulous card! How do you come up with these great designs?!?
Gorgeous! I just don’t know how you do it, but you sure do it so very well. Love it!
Fabulous, Sandy! The dies and sentiment are just perfect for a LOVE card! Your design is pure genius. Thanks for all you do ~ all year long! Three cheers for our favorite card maker!! Happy WCMD! ♡
Wow! What a gorgeous card with a great sentiment! You did a fabulous job with the airbrushing!