Hi Everybody,
For todays tutorial I have combined several dies from my collection and they have all been around for quite a while. But no matter how old or new your dies are they will all play nicely together to make a really pretty card for you.
- GLT-003 Wrought Iron Texture Plate
- S6-001 5x7 Matting Basics A
- S6-002 5x7 Matting Basics B
- S$-526 Fancy Diamonds
- S4-527 Decorative Fancy Diamonds
- S2-098 Corners and Accents
- S4-564 Phrases Two
Other Supplies:
- Lace from Wild Orchid Crafts
- Ribbon from Mei Flower
- Pearls from Want2Scrap
- All card from Papermill Direct
Instructions:
Cut two pieces of white card from #7 Matting Basics A and create a hinged card with the fold at the top of the card
With #7 from Matting Basics B cut one panel in yellow
With #5 from Fancy Diamonds cut one piece in yellow
Create the frame in white with #3 from the Decorative Fancy Diamond and #4 from the plain diamond
Put some small foam pads around the edge of the frame and add it to the yellow diamond
Cut two pieces in white from the corner die and loop the two pieces together using the curls in the pattern, as shown in the photo.
Add a spot of glue to hold them together
Place small foam pads around this so that they are hidden in the swirls and this will be layered on top of the Fancy Diamonds shape
Cut the phrase that you wish to use in the set from black card and craft foam and glue them together
Again add small foam pads to the back layering them to the height that is required to span across the centre piece
Ink up the texture plate and lay some white card on top and run it through your machine with the emboss sandwich to create the letter press pattern
You will need two of these so you can move the texture plate along the card, being careful to match up the pattern and repeat the process ... OR you can simply do it twice and have two separate panels
If you create two separate panels then you will need to match up the patterns and once glued you can cut them to the size of the card. I layered mine to some yellow card to leave a small border around the sides
The lace and the ribbon will wrap around the panel and hide the join
Once all these components are done you can now start to build the card.
Add some small pearls to the textured panel
I decided to use some wider lace on my card and I think it looks much better.
More tomorrow ...
Hugs xx
Morning Christina, what a pretty card and a great tutorial.
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Hi Christina , that is really lovely, you have such great ideas and very kindly share them
ReplyDeletecheers Kaye
Lovely card, very pretty.
ReplyDeleteMichele
Hi Christina
ReplyDeleteA lovely card again, your tutorials are always so easily explained Thank you .
Elaine H X
Beautiful card Christina, I do wonder how you continue to come up with such spectacular creations, thanks Ann
ReplyDeleteHi Christina, I must admit I tend to forget about my older dies which I shouldnt. Lovely Springlike card today, so pretty.
ReplyDeleteLove Val in Spain x
Just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the great tutorial!
Morning Christina,
ReplyDeleteLovely card.
Lydia
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Hello Christina,
ReplyDeleteVery clever use of dies, I love the yellow too - it is very springlike.
Thank you,
Sue Mac
A beautiful card! Love the yellow color!
ReplyDeleteSandra Smith
I wish I could do cards like yours they are always so lovely and clever. Love to receive your tutorials every week,keep it up,hugs to you too xx
ReplyDeleteMorning, Christina,
ReplyDeleteOh wow, I do like this one. The effect you achieved with the texture plate is fantastic...to begin with I thought it was a die-cut grate stuck on the backing card :). I love the way that all the dies play well together, you can end up with fantastic results can't you. I saw the Phrases Two die on offer somewhere at a great price, so I may just have to treat myself before I get the matting basics lol.
The sun is actually shining down here in Cornwall today, so I hope it's nice up with you as well. I went out and dug up some fruit bushes as I'm going to re-organise the back garden. My back is now screaming in agony, so I think I just might have to spend some time in the craft room to recover lol.
Bejay xx
christina this card is beautiful. i wonder is that corner die is still available . it is stunning. xx
ReplyDeleteGood Morning Christina :) Very pretty sunshiny card this morning! Thank you for a wonderful tutorial and all the hard work you put into bringing it to us. Enjoy a glorious day. Big Hugs.
ReplyDeleteHi Christina
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty card. Thanjs for reminding us that the older dies xan work with the newer ones to create something lovely
Love & best wishes
Jenny C xxx
Hello Christine,
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely idea for using corner dies. Very pretty card once again.
I just love this card today Christina, never seen that texture plate before....must have a look at it....thanks for the tutorial...luv Ursula xx
ReplyDeleteLovely card. Like what you did with the corner dies.
ReplyDeleteYour ideas are brilliant.you widen my thinking ability with your excellent creations. Thanks christina
ReplyDeleteAnother cracking card today and your use of dies love the finished card.
ReplyDeleteKind regards Anne Owens xx
Very pretty card Christina. Love the colour.
ReplyDeleteEvening Christinia what a pretty card and the colours and design are wonderful.
ReplyDeleteDebs xxx
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Great tutorial, thank you. I love the die that you've used for the background. Pat x
ReplyDeleteHi Christina. A beautiful bright and sunny card. Love it x
ReplyDeleteVery pretty.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tutorial Christina, what a lovely card. Love the corner die and the way you have put them together.
ReplyDeleteVery nice card Christina...it's always nice to see different dies to make a cards..well done
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