Hi Everybody,We all cut card and paper with our dies to get some really pretty effects for our designs but there are so many more materials that they can be used on.
I have used Craft Foam on many occasions and I know that some of you have written to tell me that you too like the result from that.
But you can also cut felt and get a look that is different. The machine that I use is the Grand Calibur but the cutting sandwich is just the same as for card.
Spellbinders Supplies:
- S6-001 5x7 Matting Basics A
- S6-002 5x7 Matting Basics B
- GLLD-001 Petite Monarch
- S2-130 Pretty Petals A
- S2-101 Fancy Labels Tags Three
- GC-200 Grand Calibur
Other Supplies:
- Purple Felt
- Sweetheart Blossom Flowers
- Tiny Pearl Hearts
Instructions:
(Please remember that #1 is always the smallest die)
With #7 from 5x7 Matting Basics B cut a colored panel
With #6 from Matting Basics A cut another white panel and emboss to add some texture
If you sandwich the die and felt between copier paper that can help you get a clean cut from the felt
Stamp and emboss your sentiment and then cut it out with the largest die from the Fancy tags
Add foam tape to the back of this to give dimension
Add the open work petals on top of the solid base and I have mixed up the colors and pinched the edge of each point
Two of the completed flowers have been tucked under the Label and a third one added to the edge of it and a little sweetheart Blossom added to the centre.
The felt border has been glued in place to the top and bottom of my layers.
Onto each point of the felt I have glued on a tiny pearl heart just as a finishing touch
More tomorrow ...
Hugs xx
That is terrific, must try it, love the colours
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beautiful card .we forget to use other materials. this is a good reminder and a beautiful result.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, and great Tutorial, thank you.
ReplyDeletePatricia x
Lovely card and Tutorial, Thank you Christina .
ReplyDeleteElaine H X
Lovely card Christina. Must get my felt out again.
ReplyDeletelovely shows yesterday. I did have my email read out but sadly wasn't picked fot one of your pretty cards.
Love Val in Spain x
Gorgeous card-I forget about using felt + foam with my dies. Thanks for the reminder.
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Christina,
ReplyDeleteI have been here. :) Great idea today. I am going to try felt tomorrow. Very nice card. The flowers are nice and don't look real time consuming. Nice when making a quick (lol) card. I like the colors. I think all you designers and card makers are just "awesome".
Hi Christina, another beautiful card, I love the colour combination on this one and love the Funky Flowers, I have some odd bits of felt so I am going to have a try at making something similar.
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Anne Owens
Good morning Christina thanks for sharing this brilliant ideas I so much appreciate todays tutorial.
ReplyDeleteHello Christina
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous card today. I haven't tried using felt or foam so I'll have to get some in and give it a try. The Spellbinder dies that you have used are worth getting too. I have thoroughly enjoyed watching your Create and Craft shows, I even emailed the show when you were on with Dave but I wasn't lucky enough to get it read out. Enjoy your C & C show tomorrow.
Best wishes
Joan
A beautiful card. I haven't tried with felt of foam so will give it a go1
ReplyDeleteHi Christina,
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, love the felt.
Di B. xx
Very lovely card, Christina. Thanks for the great tip about sandwiching the felt. Did you use the acrylic craft felt?
ReplyDeleteGood Morning Christina :) An absolutely BEAUTIFUL Card this Morning and a wonderful tutorial! I have used felted red Christmas Ribbon to cut out my Spellbinder Poinsettia die. And it cut like butter, I might add. But, I never thought to go further than a flower. Like, duh.... of course you can! Thank you sooooooo much for sharing! Enjoy a Fabulous day. Big Hugs.
ReplyDeleteHi Christina
ReplyDeleteAnother lovely card that I must try. Have to adapt though as I don't have the exact dies but all adds to the interest
Love & best wishes
Jenny C xxx
The card is gorgeous and I love the felt idea to use on the borders. And the flowers would be really pretty too done in the felt. TFS
ReplyDeleteLovely card - have used foam but never tried felt so another idea - thanks for the tutorial .xxx
ReplyDeleteThis is so pretty!! I am going to have to get my felt out and give cutting it a try! Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteThis is so pretty, always look forward to your morning news letter and card. Dianne
ReplyDeleteI do like using foam on my cards, but not used felt before, maybe I should get some.....like this idea of yours today Christina, thanks for the tutorial...luv Ursula xx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Christina. Tried felt flowers yesterday with my grabpnddaughter and they were a great success.
ReplyDeleteI must confess, I have not used either foam or felt but, I do have some here that I bought a while ago for my grand daughter! Guess she and I are going to have a fun day cutting out with it! Your card looks lovely, thanks for the tutorial, I am looking forward to giving it a go!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Karen xx
Hi Christina, love your coloursl you have used today the card is very sweet, I have never used foam before but I do use felt I think they make beautiful flowers. Take Care Melody xxx
ReplyDeleteHi Christina, that's a different style to your usual but every bit as pretty. I had been wondering about using felt but thought it would be too thick and bulky looking but you, dear lady, have given me the permission I needed - and thank you for the 'hot tip', it would never have occurred to me. Hugs Mary
ReplyDeleteHi Christina
ReplyDeleteLovely card today, and I love the dies you've ysed.
Hi christina,
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card and nice tutorial. Thank you for
sharing all your work
Maria x
I love everything purple -). I've not tried to cut anything but paper with my spellbinder so thank you for this video.
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