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July 28, 2015

Tuesday Tutorial - Using the waste

Hi Everybody,

This is the Grate Effect die that I have used many times and it you can create some lovely cards with the whole pattern

Way back in March I showed you  Embossing with dies  using this same die to push the pattern into your card without cutting it.

But for todays tutorial I am going to show you how to use the bits that would normally been thrown away and we will create a really sparkly card with some glitter

It is going to be photo heavy so my apologies for that before I start.


Spellbinders Supplies:

Other Supplies:

With the outside edge to this die cut two panels in white card and hinge them together to form your base 

Then with a piece of double sided adhesive sheet cut another one and leave it to one side for now.

With both parts to the die and another piece of white card cut out the whole die and emboss.

Then very carefully you are going to remove the card from the die so that all the waste pieces remain in the slots
Keep the full piece for another project and make sure that all the small waste bits are seated into the die.

Peel the backing off one side of the double sided adhesive sheet and place it on to the waste pieces

Make sure to press it down onto them so that they are all caught onto the adhesive.

Then again being very careful ... lift the adhesive sheet with all of these pieces stuck to it away from the die.

With the glitter of your choice you can now spread it over the top of the panel and press it in to the glue with your fingers.

Make sure that it is all covered and then dust off the excess glitter and return it to its container.

Once the glitter is on the panel I like to remove the backing off the other side of the adhesive sheet and layer the glittered panel on to some white card.

Then I can trim it down to the size I want for the base card I made earlier.

I also layer it again onto some gold card leaving a small border around the edge

Wrap these panels with some white ribbon and stamp and emboss your sentiment
Cut it out with the Circle die that fits your chosen sentiment and layer it with the Scalloped Circle. Scatter with a few pearls

Add in the flowers of your choice and there you have a lovely card and no waste at all from your die

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx







35 comments:

  1. That is fantastic, love it, another die for the wish list, craft fair coming up late Aug.!!!!!
    cheers
    kaye

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  2. Cute card! Thanks for the tutorial!

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  3. Brilliant card, I love the effect you have achieved.
    Thank you for the great Tutorial.
    Patricia x

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  4. Hi Christina.wow this is stunning.very very attractive. Such a wonderful idea you have imported into making this card. It makes me remember the card you made that has glassy effect. The addition of glitters made it look special. Wastes are truly useful in card making no doubt. Thanks for sharing such a brilliant idea.

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  5. Great idea and turning into a beautiful card.
    Elaine H X

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  6. Good morning Christina, I hope you have a lovely time cruising. What a lovely idea for this beautiful card, Another very good tip to show us, thank you. I would never have thought of doing that .
    Enjoy your time together with Griff. Looking forward to the photo's you will share with us.
    Dorothy xx

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  7. Lovely card, very pretty. I have the grate effect die & have been struggling to think of different uses for it so this technique is perfect.

    Michele

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  8. What a Lovely card and idea
    Greatings Carla from Holland

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  9. Hi Christina,
    Hope you are enjoying your holiday. Great use of the waste, thanks for the tutorial.
    Lydia
    X

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  10. Hi Christina, a beautiful card and great way to use up waste. Thanks for the tutorial.

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  11. Beautiful card. Thanks for the tutorial.

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  12. Hello Christina,
    Love it
    Maureen xx

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  13. i love it . what a fantastic idea. hope the holiday is going well.

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  14. HibChristina
    Hope your enjoying your holiday. A lovely sparkly card today. Love it. Thanks for the tutorial.

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  15. Good Morning Christina :) Beautiful, Beautiful Card this morning! Wonderful tutorial too! Thank you so much for taking such good care of us in your absence. Wishing you love and joy in all your travels! Enjoy your day. Big Hugs.

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  16. I have done this many times Christina, quite a different effect, thank you for sharing with us...luv Ursula xx

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  17. Just a beautiful card...love the color and who would of thought making a card with the left over.
    Well done Christina....tfs

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  18. Lovely card and good tutorial. Missing your daily blog - hope your holiday is going great.xx

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  19. This is a lovely card. And what a great way to use the left over bits. Thanks for a great idea :)

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  20. Love the cards. Great use of the paper (scraps).
    Hope you're having fun in your holiday.
    Hugs,
    Guida

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  21. Great card!! I will often cut images with dies and use them as stencils to emboss using embossing pastes or inks. I love how versatile the dies are because I feel that you really get your money's worth by using them in ways outside of what they were intended for! Shaping a beautiful life is easy with Spellbinders dies! TFS!

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  22. Hi Christina,
    love this technique, thank you for sharing how
    to make it into a great card. Hope you have a good holiday.
    Maria x

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  23. that is a beautiful card, and so clever to make use of the waste bits. Well done!!! hugs Lyn
    xxx

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  24. Love the card great ideas, thanks. Have a great holiday

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  25. Lovely idea and it looks great on the card. Dianne

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  26. A really beautiful card Christina, plus it appeals to my frugal nature. Thank you for the easy to follow tutorial

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  27. Hi Christina, beautiful card an who would ever believe it's made out of left overs. Take Care Melody xxx

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  28. Love it Christina! Waste not want not!
    XO Nana

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  29. Another great idea. Beautiful card. Thank you!

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  30. Wonderful suggestions and the card is so pretty! 2 for one is always a great bargain, and we all love a bargain. Thank you!

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  31. Hi Christina,
    Just wanted to let you know you have a fabulous site. The best I have ever seen. I have been listening to your tutorials for the last couple hours and have learned so much! You make it all sound so easy and your creations are beautiful always. Doris

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  32. Beautiful Christina, love the colours as well truly stunning
    Kind regards
    Anne Owens

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  33. Hi Christina beautiful your creativity and imagination is amazing I am poorly at the mo ment but looking at your beautiful cards cheers me up loads.
    Kind regards
    Anne Owens

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  34. love this technique Christina, and I can see how it can be used with so many dies. Now of course because I want the small pieces to stay in the die after cutting, they won't. Usually it's a fight to get them all out. Oh well, a pretty technique to try for me. Thank you.

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  35. Christina, spectacular card. So many techniques to learn and master. Thank you. ~blessings, Louise

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