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October 20, 2015

Tuesday Tutorial - Font One Uppercase

Hi Everybody,

This "Thanks" card is created with the  Font One - Uppercase  set of dies and it is very easy to do. The pictures  will take you through the  steps you can follow to get this look for your self.
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Other Supplies:
Instructions:

 Fold an A4 piece of  white card in half to create your base and keep  the fold at the top. 
 Use a brightly coloured background and trim it slightly smaller than the base. 
Cut another white layer slightly smaller than the coloured layer and this is the one we will work with
Select the letters that spell out "Thanks" and lay them on the edge of the ruler so that they are level.
 I have the cutting edge facing downwards and I add tape to the back to keep them all together.
This also makes it easier to pick up all the letters at the same time
Place all the taped letter onto the last white layer that you cut... but don't press them down
Make a very feint pencil line where  you would like your word to sit on the card front.
Remove the taped dies  and place the rest of the sentiment  under the line ... where you would like it to sit on your card.
Once you have it stamped in black and clear heat embossed,  add the letters back again to the card and this time press them down and run through your die cutter
Keep the die cut letters for another project but remember to save the little triangle from the die that sits in the letter "A"
I have then erased the pencil line and dry embossed my card with a folder from my "Stash"
Flip the card over and place the foam pads on the back  so that they support the outer edge and also the letters. That will stop them collapsing on the card. 

Then add it to the brightly coloured background leaving that  little border around the edge.
Replace the little triangle to form the letter "A" correctly

Add in some ribbon and a bow and place some enamel dots or gemstones around the card front to finish the look.

Try this idea with other words ... maybe someones name and as long as the word fits on the card front it will look really good.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx








25 comments:

  1. Morning Christina, a fabulous card and great idea using the ruler to get letters straight
    Never thought to do that that's we all love to check the blogs for these inspirations thanks.
    Nancyd xx

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  2. Thanks for that one it looks fantastic. if only i had those letters!!!
    cheers Kaye

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  3. Great idea for a card Christina! I love your Brusho crystal coloured card showing through, the vibrant orange looks wonderful. Debra x

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  4. Great card & the colour could be changed to suit the recipient.

    Michele

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  5. Thanks for that tutorial Christina it looks great and I'll certainly try it with names, thanks Ann

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  6. Morning Christine,
    A great card.
    Lydia
    X

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  7. Very eye catching - bright and cheerful xx

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  8. Good Morning, Christina,
    I really like this card and what a great tip for keeping the letters all in the right place...if only the alphabet die set I've got on order would arrive (been waiting since August) I could give this a try lol.
    Bx

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  9. Such a pretty card l just love everything you have done and added it's truly lovely x

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  10. A beautiful card Christina.

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  11. A great card Christina, thank you for the tutorial, definitely one to remember....luv Ursula xx

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  12. Such a lovely card....thanks for the tutorial
    I like the color that you used...tfs
    Well done Christina

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  13. Thanks for this great idea Christina. Is great especially for male birthdays.
    Great shows on C+C.
    Love Val in Spain x

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  14. Morning Christina, pretty card I like crystal background and really like the letters, your cards are always so pretty :))

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  15. Hi Christina beautiful card, lovely tutorial. Thank you. Watched your shows they were really good.
    Kind regards
    Anne Owens

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  16. I really like the simplicity of this card yet it has a dramatic look because the bright orange is set against the white. Love the narrow ribbon and embossing. Another awesome card!

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  17. Such a clever idea and so pretty.

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  18. Lovely simple design Christina and it looks absolutely fabulous. Pat x

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  19. Hi Christina, lovely bright cheerful card, thanks for the tutorial and the great ideas. Enjoyed the shows today, well done lovely demo's.
    Regards Liz.

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  20. Hi Christina, I love this bright and fresh looking card. I think the colours make this a very sunny and happy card which would be perfect for your chosen sentiment. Janelle x

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  21. Hi Christina, really pretty lovely an bright. Take Care Melody xxx

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  22. Great idea Christina and love the background.

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  23. A lovely idea for a think you card Christine, simple but effective. Lovely

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  24. HibChristina
    A great idea for a thanks card.

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