The challenge:- create 3″ x 3″ notecards (at least 4 cards) & a matching box to contain them. I decided to make one a little bigger so designed a 4” x 4” template for the box with a decorative scalloped edging on the lid. I was able to fit 12 cards with matching envelopes. This… Continue Reading
Category Archives: DYE CUTTING
Pop up Card
Over on the US BC forum the challenge for October has been to create a range of cards, using our die cutters, an assortment of supplies & various techniques. With 20 challenges to choose from, probably the hardest decision to make was where to begin. In the end I started with the first challenge, a… Continue Reading
Old McDonald cupcake wrapper
I cut this wrapper a couple of months ago and only now am I getting round to sharing it. The details are quite fine but it cut beautifully on the cougar! ENJOY! Personal Use Only {filelink=3}… Continue Reading
baby formula tin + paint + vinyl =
a perfect food scraps container for the dog! Spray an empty, clean baby formula tin with a coat of primer, let dry then apply enamel top coat. 2-3 light sprays for best results — don’t be like me & skip forget the primer because you will end up having to apply half a dozen coats!… Continue Reading
baby pram
Supplies:- craft glue • d/sided foam tape • d/sided tape • craft knife & ruler Crop-a-dile© or small hole punch • A3 (420mm x 297mm) cardstock & assorted extra brads for assembly (6) • decorative bling to embellish as desired • bone folder • paperclips pram measurements (approx) height to top of hood 8½”,… Continue Reading
christmas in july — challenge 15
I didn’t have any Christmas themed papers to hand when it came to doing this challenge, so made this one using some cream coloured textured cardstock I had leftover from wedding stationery I’d done. This little birdhouse lends itself to so many different interpretations & it went together beautifully, so I plan on making more…. Continue Reading
christmas in july — challenge 26
Peppermint Patties, suckers & and snowflakes were part of the brief for this challenge of 12 items. I went with all santas & will probably use chuppa chups or candy canes for the sweets. Will decide when the time gets closer! Another fun & quick project to make!… Continue Reading
christmas in july — challenge 2
This challenge called for cutting 30 tags. Ten each of jackets, pants & hats. The files cut perfectly & there is heaps of room to write a greeting on each. I originally planned to attach tiny pompoms to the hats but after wasting a couple of hours trying to find where I’d stashed them I… Continue Reading
Christmas in July — challenge 8
This challenge presented a perfect opportunity to personalise an organiser, practice cutting (title & tabs) & use my Zutter binder to assemble! From a list of suggestions provided, I used them as a reference point & then typeset pages to suit. I cut the covers from leathertex & the contents from matte photo paper (Spillman,… Continue Reading
christmas in july — challenge 9
A great challenge, with so many uses for this great little cookie box! I decided to make treat boxes for all the furbabies & so there’ll be no arguing about who gets what (he,he,he) have kept the boxes the same, ‘cept of course for Desi’s one. Being a cat I created a fish shaped opening… Continue Reading