When Spellbinders introduced the concept of the Imperial Gold dies it was a completely new idea to the world of die cutting.
With these dies you had not only the ability to cut and emboss but now you could also deboss the design into the card for a really special look.
For this card I have used mirror card and placed a matching hatpin into the bow.
For the base cut two #7 5x7 Matting Basics A in white (#1 being the smallest)
In the color f your choice cut 1 #7 5x7 Matting Basics B and between this layer and the base card I hand cut another really thin edged layer in mirror card
In a patterned card cut one #6 5x7 Matting Basics A ... I used the spotty card
This video tutorial explains why I like to make my cards in this particular way ... Create a Hinged Card
With Gold Majesty Circles #6 cut and emboss the base layer from Mirror card
Then place the dies #4 #5 #6 together on your card and cut and emboss.
You can use a magnetic sheet to hold these dies in place as you need to make sure that they will not slip and cross each other or you will ruin the cutting edge
These three will create the frame shown and will give you a lovely deep impression in your card
Place foam pads on the wrong side of this frame and use the wider areas so that they wont be seen.
Add this frame to the mirror card base you cut previously
Layer up the mirror card, colored card and patterned card and use foam pads between the bottom layer and the base card.
Now before I add mine I wrapped ribbon around them so that it will be hidden inside the layers.
I added foam tape to the shaped layers and then added them to my base.
I inked the edges of a sentiment that has been cut into a plain circle and then added it to a Scalloped circle.
I used foam pads behind this and placed into the centre aperture onto the mirror card.
Then with a neatly tied bow with a Hatpin and some gemstones around the edge of the frame I think this is a really pretty card.
The large dazzler has been added to the knot and some flowers are my finishing touch,
More tomorrow ...
Hugs xx
Hi Christina, a very impressive card. I love the way you've used the die along with the mirror card. Very pretty die and colours.
ReplyDeleteGood morning Christina, Such a stunning Vibrant card to start the day. I love my daily 'Boost' I get from seeing your beautiful card makes. Thank you Christina, have a lovely day. xx
ReplyDeleteHi Christina, love this card it is truly beautiful. A lovely die and the design is gorgeous, so many brilliant ideas for stunning cards.
ReplyDeleteWill be thinking of you today, and saying a little prayer.
Kind regards
Anne Owens
Good morning Christina, Wow what a difference embossing makes, the design around the mirror is so deeply embossed, it shows off perfectly just what Gold dies do. Thanks for reminding me, as I have a lovely set which I use the basics often but the gold ones rarely. X Ros
ReplyDeleteHi Christina
ReplyDeleteAnother beautiful card. I love the die sets where a solid base can also be cut - they are so versatile.
Love & best wishes
Jenny C xxx
Beautiful card Christina just love the blue tones and of course those gorgeous dies
ReplyDeleteAnne
stunning card with the mirror card look and the beautiful dies. big hugs for you at this sad time. you are in our thoughts. xx
ReplyDeletebeautiful embossing Christina, so rich looking. Love the turquoise too.
ReplyDeleteGood Morning Christina. Beautiful card this morning and love the color! It really has the Ooooo and Ahhhhh factor. Thank you for starting my day with a cuppa beauty. Wishing you a day of comfort, strength, love, family and friends. Big Hugs.
ReplyDeleteHi Christina
ReplyDeleteAnother stunning card today. I love these type of dies, they are all so lovely.
This is so helpful, as these sets can be a bit intimidating to me! Thank you for sharing such great tips. Your card is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Christina and lovely embossing work and the design is wonderful. xx
ReplyDeleteDebs xx
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Hi Christina,
ReplyDeleteGreat tutorial and lovely card.
Hi Christina, I am a big Fan of your work and have been following you of like 4 years now. Love what you do. great inspiration. tfs
ReplyDeleteGORGEOUS!!! Could you please tell me what brand and color the mirror card is and the blue cardstock also. I am in love with them and must get them for myself!!! TY!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card,love what you've done with the die and use of the mirri card x
ReplyDeleteGood afternoon Christina - I love this card as I do all your cards, you are a great inspiration to us all. Thank you. Have a Nice Day Janet x
ReplyDeleteHi Christina,
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card and a wonderful die set. I think this one is now firmly on my wish list. Thanks for the easy to follow lesson. x
Hi Christina, beautiful card I love blue!! Well Christina another die at add to my list of I need that!, thanks for the tutorial.
ReplyDeleteRegards Liz.
What a cheerful card today, love the colours. That die is beautiful on the mirror image. Dianne
ReplyDeleteAnother "hit" love the colour.
ReplyDeletewow Christina, this is stunning. Gorgeous colors and design.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty and so elegant Christina is your card x
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely card and a great tutorial on how it was done...
ReplyDeleteThank you and well done Christina
Another wonderful card. So pretty!
ReplyDeleteLisa
This is so beautiful! Love the use of the mirror card.
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