PARTIAL DIE CUT VALENTINE CARD

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I’m always looking for alternative ways to use my tools and supplies and this idea has been rolling around in my head for quite some time:

Less is More . . .

This is one of those “looks-more-complex-than-it-actually-is” kind of cards—the partial die cutting on the card front gives the appearance of more layers because of the colorful, stamped pattern . . . Always a winner in my book!

Full video tutorial below:

HOW TO:

1. Score a 4.25 x 11” piece of card stock at 5.5” from the short end to make a horizontal side-folding card.

2. Fold the card and place into the MISTI (the original sized MISTI works best for this because you get more platform area and can move the paper for repeat stamping.

3. Stamp the longest paint stroke image in a series of stripes, some overlapping, some 2nd generation impressions and some reinked and stamped again to intensify the color.

4. Use the partial die-cutting method to cut the cityscape through the card front only; trim away the negative piece with scissors or a craft knife (if you’re unsure, just watch the video above).

5. Gold emboss images from Love Notes onto watercolor paper and watercolor using Zig Clean Color Real Brush markers and a waterbrush. Die cut when dry.

6. Mount images to card as shown, taking care to position so that the card still swings open freely.

7. Gold emboss sentiment onto scrap of red card stock; 3D mount to card front.

If you haven’t yet, this is a simple but fun die cutting method to try! Thanks for stopping by!

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FREE ONLINE CARD MAKING EVENT

Last week I let you know about the Card Maker Success Summit, which kicks off next week. You’re going to hear from me on Day 1, Feb 17 2:00pm Pacific about Beginner-friendly digital die cutting for card-making.

You’ll also hear from some of my friends, including:

• Daniel West

• Therese Calvird

• Laurie Willison

• And a whole lot more!

These presentations are totally free to you for the first 24-hours, as long as you’re registered.

You can also get your hands on the VIP All-Access Pass for a reduced price right now. With it you’ll get:

• VIP All-Access Pass to all 25+ presentations - no waiting!

• Lifetime access to all 25+ presentations ($1,200 value)

• 275+ page Card Project Digital Workbook with a card project planning calculator ($59 value)

• 1 Live Virtual Crop over Zoom with fellow VIP attendees ($59 value)

• Premium bonus content from our speakers and sponsors, including a Craft room Organization Guide Workbook, SVG Bundles, Free Card and Technique classes, exclusive discounts to your favorite craft stores, and much more! ($600+ value)

 Check out more details HERE! 

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BIG CITY VALENTINE CARD PROJECT SUPPLIES:

• Abstract Paint Strokes by Julie Ebersole, Essentials by Ellen Clear Stamps

• Love Notes by Julie Ebersole, Essentials By Ellen Clear Stamps

• Big City by Julie Ebersole, Essentials By Ellen Designer Dies

• Solar White - 25 pk, Neenah Classic Crest Cardstock

• Watercolor Paper Pad 9x12, Canson XL

• Polished, Catherine Pooler Ink Pad

• It's A Girl, Catherine Pooler Ink Pad

• Coral Cabana, Catherine Pooler Ink Pad

• 302 - Haze Blue, ZIG Clean Color Real Brush Marker

• 023 - Scarlet Red, ZIG Clean Color Real Brush Marker

• Small Fine Point (23638), Pentel Arts Aquash Water Brush

• VersaMark Ink Pad

• Embossing Magic Bag, Inkadinkado

• Gold, Hero Arts Embossing Powder

• New & Improved MISTI Laser Etched Stamping Tool (8-1/8 X 10-1/2), My Sweet Petunia

• 3D Dots Foam Adhesive Circles, EK Success

• Dual Speed Heat Tool, WOW

• Tonic 6.25 inch Mini Guillotine Trimmer by Tim Holtz

• Crafter's Companion Gemini Junior

• Platinum 6 Die Cutting And Embossing Machine, Spellbinders Tools

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TOUCHY FEELY THANK YOU CARD

YouTube Video Tutorial HERE.

I’m on the Ellen Hutson blog today, link HERE. Won’t bore you by repeating all the details, but I wanted to share this card here because I love it so much—it’s the kind that makes me say, “Ooooh, I’d totally buy this in my local boutique if I ever saw one like it!”

Makes ya’ wanna reach out and pet it, right?!

Love that.

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SUPPLIES:

• Classic Block Alpha by Julie Ebersole, Essentials By Ellen Designer Dies

• The Color Pop Collection, Essentials By Ellen Wool Felt

• Ahi, Essentials By Ellen Wool Felt 9 X 12 - 5 Pk

• Creamsicle, Essentials By Ellen Wool Felt 9 X 12 - 5 Pk

• Tangerine, Essentials By Ellen Wool Felt 9 X 12 - 5 Pk

• Sprout, Essentials By Ellen Wool Felt 9 X 12 - 5 Pk

• Caribbean, Essentials By Ellen Wool Felt 9 X 12 - 5 Pk

• Solar White - 25 pk, Neenah Classic Crest Cardstock

• Bazzill Card Shoppe Cardstock, Pale Rose, 10 pk

• Bazzill Card Shoppe Cardstock, Pale Rose, 25 pk

• That Thing You Did, Essentials By Ellen Clear Stamps

• Polished, Catherine Pooler Ink Pad

• MISTI Laser Etched Stamping Tool (8-1/8 X 10-1/2), My Sweet Petunia

• Creative Corners, My Sweet Petunia

• Imagine Crafts, On Point Glue

• Jewel Picker, Marvy Uchida

• Embellishment Wand, Studio Katia

• Studio Katia Crystals, Iridescent Stars (substitute for what I used in video)

• 3mm Iridescent Stars, HAI Sequins (substitute for what I used in video)

• Tombow Mono Multi Liquid Glue, 0.88 oz.

• Chisel Tip, ZIG 2 Way Glue

• Crafter's Companion Gemini Junior

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