Welcome to the August 2017 Pals Blog Hop. Thank you so much for joining us today. This month we’re going to “Cut It Out”. Participants will feature projects with “cuts” from punches, dies, Framelits, Edgelits, or Thinlits.
Whether you’re just starting the hop, or have come from a previous Pal’s blog, you’ll find the line-up toward the end of my post to help you move along.
It was easy for me to comply with this month’s blog requirement of using things that cut. Give me those tools, and I’m a happy gal! I began by using the blade of my Stampin’ Trimmer to cut a piece of cardstock in half, 4 1/4″ X 11.” It had been a while since I made a Z-Fold card, and I was ready to create a scene with the Carols of Christmas Bundle.
I scored this Thick Whisper White cardstock at 2 3/4″ and 5 1/2″. Next, I cut a 1 1/4″ X 11″ strip, scored it the same, and ran it through the Big Shot using the Ruffled embossing folder to make it look like snow drifts. Time to select the background, so I chose a piece of patterned Tranquil Tide from the Delightful Daisy Designer Series Paper. Don’t the dots look like falling snow? I cut two pieces, 2 1/2″ X 4″, and one piece 5 1/4″ X 4″ and adhered those to the card base.
Now for more cutting! I used the corner thinlits from the Card Front Builder Thinlits dies to cut decorations in two corners. I saved the six cut-outs, which I later placed on dimensionals and made them part of the scene. They were just too cute to toss! I used the two tree thinlits from the same set to cut trees from Tranquil Tide cardstock. And, my favorite die of the set, the deer, was used after stamping him three times in Chocolate Chip ink on Thick Whisper White cardstock. Dimensionals were used to enhance the 3D effect.
TIP: The trickiest part of the Z-fold is fastening the band. Apply glue to the front of the card where the band will go, and to the back of the end fold of the band, then close the card while fastening to make sure it attaches evenly.
Not to be outdone by the dies was the Pretty Label Punch. I discovered that the sentiment I wanted to use from the Christmas Pines stamp set fit perfectly within this punch. It looked a little plain until I dusted the edges with a Sponge Dauber of Tranquil Tide ink. Can you guess the final touch? Yep, that hard to miss little, red, enamel star.
No matter what season we are in, “May the simple joys of the season be yours.”
Please take a minute to mark your calendar for our next hop on September 13, 2017. Now hop along using the Blog Hop Line-up below. Thank you so much for hopping with the Stampin’ Pretty Pals today. Don’t forget to leave us a comment. We’d love to hear what you have to say about our creative “Cuts”.
I love to make fun folded cards. Did you use the 3D Ruffled D.T.I.E..? How did you do this? I have trouble with the 3D folders. I don’t have this one yet, so any tips are welcomed.
Hi Gloria,
Yes, I used the Ruffled folder. I’ve used it dry, without the recommended spritzing, and haven’t had a problem. There might be microscopic cracking, but it hasn’t bothered me. Spritzing would soften the paper fibers, and probably prevent this from happening, but you’d need to be patient, and let it dry.
Thanks for asking!
This card is GEORGIOUS! I love all the details and the scean you created!!!
Thanks so much, Jennifer!
This card is fabulous but my favorite part is your clever use of the ruffle embossing folder to make very life-like snow drifts!
Thanks Corinne! Love this embossing folder!
Su! What a wonderful card!
Thank you, Sue!
This card is an amazing 3-D wonder, Su…love it!
Thanks so much, Rosanne!
love how you hung those stars!!
Thanks Patti! Nice how they can be flowers or stars!
Oh, my! This is gorgeous! I am definitely going to need the ruffled EF for all my snowy scenes.
Thanks Debra! Yep, you’ll need the ruffled EF for many things!
You stole my heart with that one. Beautiful doesn’t describe it.
You’re so sweet to say that, Pamela. Thank you so much!
Su, such a beautifully serene scene. Love the pop of added color with the red star!
Thanks Tricia!
A masterpiece –what a beautiful winter scene!
Thanks so much, Mary!
I may have to start making more folded cards! This is just so sweet!
Thanks Karen! I don’t make as many special fold cards, but this is a fun one.
Su, this project is super sweet! I can almost picture the new fallen snow with the deer frolicking in the pines trees. You did an amazing job of showcasing this fun stamp set bundle ?. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Jennifer! I really appreciate your detailed comments!
What a “deer”card! The perfect scene for your fun fold. Ingenious use of the ruffled embossing folder!
Thanks Debi! Yep, I’m using the ruffle embossing folder again!
Awesome!
Thanks Carol Sue! I like those names together. Do people call you that!
Oh my! This is awesome! You have set the perfect scene!
Thanks so much, Jackie!
I think that this is my favorite card made with this bundle! SOOOOO FUN! These trees are just so beautiful and they certainly do make a statement. Fun Folds are just that….SUPER FUN!
Thanks so much, Susan! It was FUN to make!
I love fun fold cards and yours is just over the top gorgeous!
Thanks Jeanie! I’m so glad you like it!