Many of you collected the Grand Dies when they where available and made really good use of them for larger cards. Sadly they have been retired from Spellbinders website but that doesn't mean that we have to forget about them and if you have them in your collection then it is time to dust them off again.
- LF-019 Grand Stately Circles
- LF-114 Grand Circles
- S5-182 A2 Scalloped Borders One
- PL-001 Platinum Die Cutting Machine
- Flowers/Leaves
- Glitter
- White/Dotty/Striped Card
Instructions:
These are the dies that I am using and they are numbered the same in any set from Spellbinders with #1 always being the smallest.
(Please bear in mind that Grand Dies are much larger than the normal sized dies)
With die #3 from the Grand Circles cut two pieces of card in white for the base
With #1 from the Grand Stately Circles cut another white layer
With die #2 from the Grand Circles cut two pieces in different patterns. I have used stripes and dotty card for mine. Choose one of these and stamp and emboss a sentiment onto it
You will also need one more in this size in white
With the two that you have cut for the base you will need to fold one of them back about half an inch down and score. And on this same piece you will need to level the bottom off so that the circle will stand Only do these actions on the piece that is going to be the back of the card
Don't fold the scored part all the way back as it needs glue adding to the small area and then marrying up with the other piece. This is now your base card.
With the other patterned panel and the white one add the border die across them and cut and emboss. Placing the die about two thirds up the card will give you a good depth to these two layers.
Add foam pads to the back of each piece and start to layer together.
My foam pads are about 1mm thick and give really nice dimension to my card.
Add the Grand Stately Circle to the base and then add your patterned circle to the top.
Layer the two cut pieces so that they are offset and add them also.
Add in your flowers so that they make a pleasing display and to curl the stems on the flower buds I have wrapped them around a BBQ stick
Tuck in the leaves as you like and add some sparkle to the petals with the glitter
More tomorrow ...
Hugs xx
Beautiful card, love the border die. Hugs Jennifer xx
ReplyDeleteMorning Christina, absolutely gorgeous think I still have the grand decorative nestabilities don't think I got the plain ones but I could do something similar with them, it's true we don't use our old dies enough thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteNancyd xx
beautiful card, love it
ReplyDeleteTruly no die is useless.with new concepts and ideas an old die would always come in handy. Thanks for sharing Christina.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, really lovely. The grand decorative circles are one of my favourite dies.
ReplyDeleteMichele
A gorgeous card Christina!Love it!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card and lovely papers used Christina, sadly i have no Large dies , but will have a look out for them when i am on E/bay { you never know }.
ReplyDeleteTake care
Elaine H X
Hi Christina love this card and have these dies tucked away somewhere.
ReplyDeletereally must give it a try .thank you for bringing us these great ideas .
Marion H
Morning Christina,
ReplyDeleteLovely card, it's nice to see older dies being used.
Lydia
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A beautiful card Christina, I was one of those who collected the 'grand dies' and love using them as I like to make big cards...this one is fab and thanks for the tutorial....luv Ursula xx
ReplyDeleteGood Morning Christina :) Yep....I'm an early bird this morning. Fell asleep in the recliner with one of my little doxies on my lap and there I stayed all night. Beautiful Card this morning!! Absolutely LOVE it! Thank you so much for sharing. I never got the Grand dies, as I only have a Cuttlebug. or is it Cuddlebug..... You know... I don't even know. Oh boy. Ok... Old-timers is finally here! But anyway, they wouldn't fit my machine. But lucky the folks who do have them. What beautiful cards to be made! Going camping for a few days. Will have some catching up to do. Enjoy a fabulous day! Big Hugs.
ReplyDeleteMorning Christina
ReplyDeleteIt's good to see 'old' favourites again. Pretty card like this one
Smiles :)
June x
You have lovely ideas Christina. Such a pretty card.
ReplyDeleteLove Val in Spain x
beautiful card. it is nice to get out the forgotten dies. like going shopping. hugs xx
ReplyDeleteLove round cards and my grand dies so must
ReplyDeletehave a go at this very pretty card.
Many thanks,
Sue Mac
Another great design, so many great ideas
ReplyDeleteThank You
Lovely card Christina,like what you did with the large circles.Never did get the large dies.
ReplyDeleteFabulous tutorial and such a gorgeous card.
ReplyDeleteHugs
Linda xxx
Shaped cards do have that extra something and your card today is so pretty. Unfortunately I don't have any of the 'Grand' dies - never mind. If I spent as much time making cards as I spend admiring yours I'd have quite a stash!
ReplyDeleteKentish Sue
Beautiful card and a great tutorial....well done Christina and tfs
ReplyDeleteVery pretty and different, love the look of the boarder die. Thanks for the tutorial. Dianne
ReplyDeleteA really beautiful card and very informative tutorial, thank you.
ReplyDeletelovely card Christina. I have 3 or 4 large dies and only use them occasionally - usually for wedding cards. Must try using your idea next time! Thanks a lot xxx
ReplyDeleteI always love your cards but his one is just outstanding. I love the shape and the papers and dies that you've used I haven't got any of the Grand Nestabilities, more's the pity. Pat x
ReplyDeleteEvening Christina. This is a very pretty card using the larger dies. Unfortunately I don't have any of these dies but the tutorial was very interesting. Thank you x
ReplyDeleteThank you Christina for this tutorial using the large dies. I asked you for ideas using these dies and am honored you have done so. A lovely card I am going to try to make. I love the cardstock and wish we could get it here. Maybe one day. Thank you again. Marietta
ReplyDeleteA lovely card using fabulous diies. I did purchase the Grand dis and truly appreciate new ideas for using them. Thank you so much for the tutorial too.
ReplyDeleteSandra Smith
Hi Christina, what a lovely card you are teaching us today! I have the Grand decorative set, but was hoping to get the plain set another time! I am rather annoyed with myself now, that I never got around to it, (other things took priority) and I had not realised that they were now retired! I never managed to get half of the range they had, and they were fabulous dies! I could kick myself! lol! I love this card idea, so I am already thinking of a way around my little problem here ;) I will have to get my thinking cap on I reckon! Thanks Christina, for another great tutorial!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Karen xx
Beautiful circle card, Christina. I forget and tend to overlook the circle cards. I love the delicacy of this one. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteI have been following and enjoying your blog for some time now. This CARD HAS BLOWN ME AWAY. It is so beautiful that I want to purchase the Dies and make one right away. It starles you with its simple beauty and sentiment. Thank you
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