Amazing Paper Grace February 2021 Die of the Month | Bella Diamante

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Good morning sweet friends.  Today I’m revealing a new Die of the Month!  The word that comes to mind is romantic.  It is sweetly elegant and is classically Amazing Paper Grace.  Today, welcome the  Amazing Paper Grace February 2021 Die of the Month – Bella Diamante.  As always, this A7 sized medley of dies is full of rims and smaller A2 sized pieces so that you have the best of both worlds.

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For my first sample, I wanted a sweet pink composition.  It’s so classic and lends itself to any sentiment you choose to put inside.  This one is for a little young lady in my life, so I adorned with the whimsical flower in the set.  I simply wet the flower and burnished the petals to give them dimension.

Inspiration for Bella Diamante

Believe it or not, the inspiration for this die was a book cover pressed in gold.  It had four decorative corners and I loved how it implied a diamond in the center.  The symmetry on this die will make it useful for flaps, boxes, and other inspiration you’ll see throughout the month.  Since I don’t have any diamonds in my stash – I thought this would be a perfect opportunity to add one.  I love the room it gives for a sentiment.

 

Today on the inspiration video, I’ll show you how to make a card using Bella Diamante:

Many have asked about the adhesive used in the video.  It’s one of my favorite new products by 3L and it makes my life easy because the thin cut strips fit into the tiniest areas ever.  I’m providing a  link because so many have asked:  https://amzn.to/3oWNIrO

Bella Diamante Samples


I love a landscape-oriented card and Bella Diamante effortlessly turns onto its side for a lovely card.

As always, I try to design so that the elements can be used for a box.  After all, we are gift-givers and most of the time the card comes with a token.  I love having that token appear in a matching box.  The lid here is made with the “shadow” piece and you can easily see how all of the different rims are used for embellishment.

Coming Up

Do you love making boxes, paper flowers or using your dies in unexpected ways?  Then you need to stop by and visit us at the Amazing Paper Grace Creative Encouragement Facebook Group   Me and the Creative Team post over 10 new tutorials each month showing you creative new ways to use the dies as well as tutorials on flower making.

The Creative Team always has a blog hop to show you their take on the new Bella Diamante.

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It has been a busy month for me and I hope to share some good news soon!!  I hope you are all well and safe!

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  • Maryann LaursenFebruary 1, 2021 - 8:19 am

    Once again you´ve made such a wonderful peoject here Becca. With this new die, you made yet another set of cards and boxes to die for, and all is so gorgeous as usual and would be such a pleasure for anyone to recieve as a gift. And you also know, how to create stunning projects with it to share with us here too. Stunning work, just fabulous and so beautiful.ReplyCancel

  • Lynda Mellor aka Loopy LyndaFebruary 1, 2021 - 9:35 am

    Good morning Becca, exquisite as always… you beautiful girl… you inspire me…
    Have a good one…
    Loopy Lynda xxxReplyCancel

  • RaquelFebruary 1, 2021 - 10:44 am

    Good day Becca. Beautiful and so elegant. You are truly a wonderful artist. Sending you blessings for good health. Thank you for sharing.ReplyCancel

  • Christine SpringmanFebruary 1, 2021 - 11:07 am

    Hi Becca another beautiful die set. The cards and boxes are gorgeous, you never disappoint with you dies.ReplyCancel

  • Beverly JordanFebruary 1, 2021 - 11:17 am

    Good morning, Beca! Elegant and beautiful!! Love the extra flourishes of the image!! Gorgeous samples too!ReplyCancel

  • Carrie WoodworthFebruary 1, 2021 - 11:55 am

    Hello –

    My question is: How does one mail a card with beautiful bows and 3D effects?

    Thank you!ReplyCancel

  • MaryHFebruary 1, 2021 - 7:13 pm

    This die continues your elegant sophisticated style I love and I adore the unexpected from you too – typewriter is a fav! I also appreciate your keeping this site available and wish the tutorials you mention that are on Facebook would be available via YouTube too. (One can wish; hate missing this information.) I stumbled on your site; fell in love; and have been a member of the DOMAPG since its inception. Hope you are having fun; stay safe.ReplyCancel

    • Becca FeekenFebruary 7, 2021 - 9:57 pm

      Hi Mary, I thank you for your kind words every month. I offer something different on each social media area to thank the users that live there. I’m not a huge fan of Facebook, but my users group is a haven that I sincerely love. It is a place of encouragement and kindness. Even if you don’t like FB I hope you’ll consider just visiting the group. There are 12 or 13 of us and not everyone who does the tutorials has youTube. Lots of great tutorials are there. We do most of our Die of the Month tutorials on our blogs.

      Mary, you are one of our favs – thanks so much for your neverending kindness!ReplyCancel

  • Glenda WalkerFebruary 2, 2021 - 4:10 pm

    Hi. The Amazing Paper Grace dies are beautiful but we can’t purchase them in New Zealand. Just wondering if you could advise me on how to order them.

    Thanks

    GlendaReplyCancel

    • Becca FeekenFebruary 7, 2021 - 9:58 pm

      Hi Glenda,

      There is a new retailer in New Zealand! I don’t know her name but if message Spellbinders, they will point you in the right direction.ReplyCancel

  • Patricia ManhireFebruary 2, 2021 - 8:09 pm

    This set is just wonderful and I love your samples. Just stunning.ReplyCancel

  • SupriyaFebruary 2, 2021 - 11:23 pm

    Hey Team,
    Your inspirations are just amazing and just encourage us to push our boundaries and give in your best!!
    Thanks for sharing the beautiful creations and tutorials through social media platforms!!ReplyCancel

  • Sandy ArtmanFebruary 3, 2021 - 2:50 am

    Hi, Becca,
    All these projects are absolutely gorgeous! In your video you cut a really narrow foam tape from a sheet (1/16”?). Where can we get it? I made quite a few sleighs at Christmas and that would have been really handy. Can’t wait to see all the inspiration in store for us from your design team!
    Love & blessings,
    SandyReplyCancel

  • Becca FeekenFebruary 7, 2021 - 10:02 pm

    Sandy, thank you for asking. This product is one of my all time favorites products. I’ve dreamed of these strips for a long time!
    They are quite thin and fit in the tiniest of areas. You can get them here: https://amzn.to/3oWNIrOReplyCancel

  • Deborah HarveyFebruary 11, 2021 - 4:39 pm

    I can not wait to receive this die. I will make all sorts of cards with this one. I just signed up for the group on facebook. I want to see what else can be done. I have been following you for years and just love how you inspire crafters. I thank God for the Gift he has given you. Isn’t He just “Amazing”ReplyCancel

  • Heidi SagelFebruary 12, 2021 - 11:31 am

    Cute little favorsReplyCancel

  • NancyFebruary 12, 2021 - 2:56 pm

    The Amazing Paper Grace Die of the Month
    Beautiful creations. I love the colors that you have chosen for these perfect cards and boxes. So feminine and graceful. Love, Love, Love it!ReplyCancel
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