Exploring the Versatility of Die Cuts from Everyday Boxes. #tutorial #craft_from_trash #recycle
I don’t know if this is genius or if I stumbled onto something everyone already does. I was getting ready to throw away a box and noticed the blank areas that could be die-cut. I will never look at a box the same way again and I am kind of kicking myself wondering about all the boxes I have already thrown away.
Use your washi tape to create colorful sentiments. #sentiment #words #washitape
As a crafty person, you probably already have a collection of colorful washi tapes in your stash. But have you ever thought of using them to create custom die-cuts? With just a few easy steps, you can create an image or pattern using washi tape and then use a die-cutting machine to cut it into a word or phrase of your choice. This DIY project is a fun and colorful way to add personalized touches to your paper crafts, such as cards, scrapbook pages, or even home decor.
Having fun making a miniature card with Scraperfect.
I enjoy making cards of all different sizes. I don’t limit myself to a standard size. Mini cards are sometimes the most fun cards to make. Probably because I have a love of all things in miniature.
Stamping images for die-cutting, I often stamp them more than once – just in case. And when they are small it takes up very little room. You can even use up scraps this way.
Using the mini stamps and dies I might as well also use my Mini Maker from Makers Movement! Taping the dies in place with washi tape helps to keep them aligned.
After coloring the rose with markers and pencils, I am ready to put the card together. Notice I used washi tape on the front of the card and mitered the corners.
the Best Glue Ever ScraPerfect’s No-Clog Writing Cap™
Using the no-clog writing cap on the Best Glue Ever lets me control the small amount of adhesive that is needed when working with small elements.
Typically you place your images on the front of the card but in this case, it is a surprise on the inside!
Making a fall greeting card with Makers Movement.
Using a hello die from Makers Movement and their Autumn Breeze paper pack, I made this fall greeting card. This card uses a stacking technique for the greeting as well as the background of the card. I love the Autumn colors and the rich feeling they have. I actually used scraps from past projects so this technique is a great way to use up your leftovers.
Here are the pieces of cardstock I used for the layered background. You can see how the entire card is put together in the video tutorial below.
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Follow along to make this fairy card with heart stems. Lots of techniques included.
Today I am working with a stamp from Fairy Hugs called Alexa. She is joyful and playful so I added an array of three different colored heart stems behind her to amplify her action. The card doesn’t have a sentiment. I like leaving them blank until later so the card can be used for a variety of different occasions. I can always add a sentiment but changing one isn’t that easy.
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A variety of different techniques were used in putting this card together. You can see them step by step in the video tutorial below.
Above is a close-u image of the card so you can see some of the details. The final touches while seem small really do add to the overall vision of the card.
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Working with products from the Maker’s Movement made this card so bear cute!
Planning, coloring, and die-cutting this card was so peacefully enjoyable. I knew the moment I saw the bear stamp he was going to be a polar bear. My daughter loves polar bears. What excites me about the card is that I used the leftover cut-out leaves from a past project as the stencil to create the background! What a great way to extend the use of the die and the card stock. I keep all my left-over parts just in case for moments like this.
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Because I video the process, I didn’t get a chance to stop and photograph the ink blending with the DIY stencil on the front of the card. But you can see it all happen in the video tutorial below.
Isn’t that bear just so cute? After stamping and coloring, I taped the die in place then sent it all through the Mini Maker to cut. The only thing left to do is stamp the sentiment and put the card together.
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Before summer leaves, learn how to make this firefly stamped card.
Do you love fireflies? Or maybe you call them lightning bugs? Either way, make this cute encouraging card before summer’s end and they disappear. This card was made as a part of the Fairy Stampers Video Design Team. Twice a month I create and post on their YouTube channel a video tutorial.
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A close-up of the finished card so you can see the Aqua Shimmer on the bodies of the fireflies.
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Make a fall greeting card with products from the Makers Movement.
The Makers Movement sent me a recently released die set and card stock pack. The fall colors of the card stock were perfect for making a card. The leaves cut out in two different tones of green were placed in a circle to make a wreath. I really enjoy the fall colors in the card stock pack.
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A special thanks to those brands who sponsor this site.
I chose to work with coordinating paper that included two shades of green to make the wreath. The curved leaf die was perfect for the circular shape of the wreath.
I began getting the parts needed together. Cutting the leaf shape on the CrossOver II. My favorite thing about the CrossOver II is the adjustable steel roller bar, which allows various thicknesses to cut easily. The sentiment was an afterthought so I cut it on the Mini Maker. Both machines are made by the Makers Movement.
To see the card being put together, watch the video tutorial below.
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Making a gift box for use with a gift card with the Makers Movement. #sponsored @jointhemakersmovement
I am making a gift card box with a die from the Makers Movement. It is part of the Donut Box set. The donut box die has a coordinating stamp set making them so useful. No longer will you need to buy packaging for a gift card. You can make your own gift box and stylize it for the occasion.
The Donut Box die and stamps work together so well and can be used in a variety of different ways. Aren’t those donut stamps cute? They have coordinating dies to cut them out!
I planned on using the Special Delivery stamp as a surprise under the gift card inside the box but I totally forgot about it until after I was finished with the gift card box! – Oh well, next time.
CrossOver II from the Makers Movement was used with the Donut Box dies to cut the card stock. Be sure to check out the tip in the video tutorial below, I am not sure the die is meant to be used this way, but it worked for me. (notice the washi tape)
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I wonder how you would use this die and stamp set? If for a gift card as I did, what card you would include? Let me know in the comments below.
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Make a fun spring card with layers. @scraperfect #affiliate @rineainspires
As a part of the ScraPerfect Design Team, I have a post today about layering a spring card using the Best Glue Ever instead of a tape runner. The tutorial includes a video tutorial. [spring card post]
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