So, I just got his new Stampin!Up! Botanical Gardens die set, and I am still a beginner when it comes to using most of my tools. I cut the stem for the flower, and realized that this die is made for a different purpose. So, I just hand cut along the one side to make a long stem, and then glued each little petal on individually. Didn't work quite like I expected, but I am still happy with the result.
Date: Saturday, October 21, 2017 GMT Views: 623
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Stamps: digital printed sentiment, CTMH "distress background" stamp set (D1544), and "Wonderful Friend" (D1422)
Paper: Neenah grey cardstock, CTMH black and white, scraps of red and green
Paper Size: A7
Ink: CTMH Black
Accessories: CTMH brads, Stampin'Up! Botanical Gardens die set, metal beads (clearance Jewelry aisle at Michaels), and red/white twine from Target $1 bins, and Memory Makers fine tip glue pen
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Registered: October 19, 2004 Location: Warsaw, MO Posts: 16987
Tue, Oct 24, 2017 @ 1:24 PM
I'm so happy to see you playing along with us! Love all the clever positioning of the images and die cuts on your cards. Thank you so much for playing along with my Falliday Fest challenge!
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Registered: January 19, 2014 Location: Central Indiana Posts: 90075
Thu, Oct 26, 2017 @ 4:40 PM
Great reuse of this die to make the flower stem. It is always great when we can take out tools and use them in a different way. You might be new but you did great reusing this die.
Registered: October 12, 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 70155
Sat, Oct 28, 2017 @ 1:52 PM
Cute card! Love the long stem for the pretty flower. Nice repeated stamping of the sentiments. The twine and beads are a nice accent. Well done. Glad you joined in! TFS
Registered: March 8, 2005 Location: Halfway between Dallas and Houston Posts: 23973
Mon, Oct 30, 2017 @ 1:44 PM
You are patient to cut and glue to mke this stem. But it is very effective. You'll discover all sorts of way to use your tools if you just keep playing! The way you multi stamped the greeting is excellent!
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Registered: February 22, 2007 Location: L’etoile du Nord Posts: 6323
Fri, Dec 01, 2017 @ 2:28 PM
Beautiful card, awesome job you did gluing on all those die-cut pieces, wow! Congratulations on your Falliday Fest win!
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