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| Shaped card |
Today I am using oval dies that I have in my collections and I have chosen some dies from Spellbinders that are at the very least ten years old
It was a set that I very much loved and used loads when it was first introduced but like everything else it got pushed to one side as new items came on to the market.
I am sure that lots of other people have the same dies and have neglected them for so long.
But now I am on a revival kick and digging out all my old dies again and breathing new life into them
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| Shaker card |
Here are three of the cards from the video and you can do the same styles with any of the die shapes I have covered so far.
Once you start to play and experiment with the shapes I know you will be able to come up with so many more and have fun in the process.
This shaker card is lovely and I have linked to the parchment and mirror card that I have used below.
They are easy to make and the results are stunning
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| DL Card base |
The card to the right is a DL and I often get asked
what is a DL card.
All it means is that the card is double the length of its width so for example my card is a 8 x 4" base.
But it could be a 6 x 3" card or any size you choose.
In the next video I will be covering my favourite size which is the 5x7 and showing you several ways in which I have used mine. I hope you will join me for that.
Bye for now ...
Hugs xx
Morning - I like the ovals very much. Will have to have a rummage through my stuff. Just look what you’ve started now!!! Janet Boyne
ReplyDeleteGood Morning Christina and all that visit today. Ohh I love this set and happy to say this is one die set that I kept after having a bit of a clear out some time ago. And like you it's still one of my favourites and one I go to very regularly. These cards are beautiful this morning ... as all your cards are . I gave even made men's cards with these but .. cut up in angles and they turned out quite well.. well I thought so anyway lol. Thankyou Christina. Sending hugs 🤗 and best wishes to everyone. Please stay safe and well 🙏. Kind regards Ann Toppcards in Leeds
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful selection you have shown us today Christina! The shaker card is my favourite, it’s so elegant. I particularly like using oval dies so today’s post has really motivated me ~ thank you.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Maggie Coleman xx
Liking these cards Christina. I have this die, used to use it a lot but forgot I have it. Will be getting it out again.
ReplyDeleteJoyce Jennings x
They are all beautiful but I really like the DL one, I really like making DL cards but now I want to make some oval cards, more to add to my ever growing list of cards 🤣
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing and have a lovely day Christina. Sue xx
I love that you are bringing out your older dies and sharing your beautiful cards. I have many of them because I just can't part with them (like the oval dies used in this post)! I have been following you for many, many years when these dies were first being introduced by Spellbinders!
ReplyDeleteI happen to have those dies. I watched your video and it is so pack full of ideas and all the cards are beautiful thank you
ReplyDeleteChristine Cloutier
I love the edge detail on these pretty ovals! Beautiful cards!
ReplyDeletethat die is one of my favorites. i think it needs a shadow portrait it. not your card, mine. i love what you have done with it here.
ReplyDeleteI have these dies and your right. Haven't used them in awhile. I really like the triple one with the butterflies. Have a warm and adventurous day. Vicki L Phillips
ReplyDeleteBeautiful selections of cards Christina. Very nice in oval however, I don't know why but never liked anything in oval,sorry that's not just dies that's in everything 🙄🤭 Hope you, Ruby and kitty had a good day.x
ReplyDeleteI love today's cards! They are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteSharon Brand
Really beautiful cards Christina decorated stunningly ❤️
ReplyDeleteLovely dies. I only have shapes with plain edges, I might have to look around for special deals and treat myself to some new stuff. Happy crafting . Gailk
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards and beautiful butterflies, can’t believe you can make so many different cards with these dies,fantastic inspiration. Love Anne Owens ❤️
ReplyDeleteI just LOVE butterflies, so any card you make with them on is a winner for me, Christina. I especially like the DL one though :) Bejay in Truro x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, I so love the pretty flowers with the butterflies and your ovals!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful creations. You are helping me learn how to layer.
ReplyDeleteOh, yes! I have this die set and hardly use it. Your cards example are awesome, I will bookmark this page for my reference. Thank you for sharing such great inspiration!
ReplyDeleteHeaney Hong