Measurements: star panel - 2 5/8 x 4 9/16” plus 1/16” borders, image panel – 1 7/8 x 3 ½” plus 1/8 and 1/16” borders, cross panel – 1 ¼ x 3 7/8” plus 1/16” border
-The out of the box image using Nestabilites is done using a technique similar (I omitted a step or two) to JulieÂ’s which you can find here if you need photos and IÂ’ll explain how I achieved the technique for those that donÂ’t wish to leave SCS for directions:
I lie the Nestabilities die cut side up over the image and mark with a pencil on each side of the image that will be out of the box (youÂ’re marking on the inside of the die cut) and also make a couple small marks on the top or bottom for easy die cut line up. I cut the image slightly further than the mark to allow for the thickness of the metal. Flip the die over and slide it under the portion which was just cut and secure with repositional tape if needed (I use the blue painters tape). Run through the machine to cut then emboss and remove the die cut, erase the pencil marks and itÂ’s ready to color. I color after cutting just in case I make a mistake.
-The image is colored with H2os and artist brush.
-To keep that cross panel even on the card I stack the same amount of paper it lies on underneath and use in place of dimensionals.
-The beveled image panel and scalloped panels are cut with the long style Nestabilites and to get the length I needed I cut once and embossed, moved the paper up so one end was over the die cut edge and cut it shorter and only embossed that end after the second cut. This just makes the tool more versatile.
THE PUNCHED ENVELOPE:
This is a handmade envelope which has narrow sides that fold in and the square style back folds up over the side flaps for gluing.
-Punch the snowflakes and depending on the punch it may require the side flap to be closed and a portion of it will be punched but wonÂ’t be seen once assembled.
-Stick clear packing tape to the inside of the envelope over the punched area so if you touch the snowflake from the envelope frontÂ…itÂ’s sticky!
-Pour the glitter over the sticky and itÂ’s gone.
-Assemble the envelope, when ready to mail I use tacky glue to close it – for those cards I give away or donate I attach a strip of paper backed tape to the flap’s edge for the sender to peel and stick closed.
Date: Tuesday, November 17, 2009 GMT Views: 3227
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Stamps: Penny Black – snow girl, Stampin Up – Stipple Plaid
Paper: Leather textured white, 80% glossy white, Die Cuts With a View – white glitter paper, unknown blue glitter paper, K&Company – solid blue, unknown designer paper (found at Walmart a few years ago)
Registered: April 27, 2003 Location: In the Bay of Thunder Posts: 7577
Wed, Nov 18, 2009 @ 7:23 AM
Beautiful card and great tips in the complete description, thanks so much for those. I love this tip -- To keep that cross panel even on the card I stack the same amount of paper it lies on underneath and use in place of dimensionals.
I've noticed how that piece sometimes doesn't look quite right, but now I know how to fix it! Thanks again.
Registered: April 20, 2005 Location: The only Eaton Rapids on the Earth, Michigan Posts: 57568
Wed, Nov 18, 2009 @ 7:39 AM
So cute, Rox! I love this sweet image! YLM sent a couple of these stamped images to me last year, and I colored my last one the other day but haven't finished my card yet. Thanks for the reminder to get that one done!
Hope you're having a great day, and, as always, I appreciate another great sketch challenge!