![banner](https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3707/13339323565_dfb19c65d5_z.jpg)
I'm back with my 4th lesson of my 3rd Use It! class.
This week I am playing with:
Simon Says Stamp's You're Expecting stamp set
Amy Tangerine's Cut & Paste Die Cut Shapes
Lesson 4 - Layering Die Cuts
Lesson 4 - Layering Die Cuts
Creation
Adhere the ampersand die cut to the speech bubble die cut.
![DSC_0022](https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2895/14113737321_c4a7fcc73a_z.jpg)
Stitch around one edge of the ampersand.
TIP: when sewing in a circle, life the foot with the needle fully down before turning the paper. This will help you avoid wonky stitching lines. When stitching difficult shapes like this, I often use the handle rather than the pedal. Slow and steady wins the race. :)
![DSC_0027](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7431/14117370904_6eab10f67e_z.jpg)
This is what you end up with - the threads are hanging out the front and back.
![DSC_0029](https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2934/14093855266_79838e8104_z.jpg)
For a clean finish, pull the threads through to the back.
![DSC_0032](https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5273/14137085783_2c76e9784d_z.jpg)
Stamp the words 'hello' and 'smile' onto the die cut.
TIP: when you only have one chance to get it right, I recommend stamping the sentiment first onto some scrap paper to check for a clean finish. I often find fluff from baby wipes stick onto my stamps from previous cleaning, and I have ruined many a card in this way. :)
![DSC_0035](https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2907/13930352137_5802722744_z.jpg)
Adhere some vellum tape to the die cut and stitch in place. Leave the threads loose and trim.
![DSC_0038](https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2911/13930352607_4c8ec63d4c_z.jpg)
Add more vellum tape on top and another line of stitching.
Trim two flowers from the floral patterned paper.
TIP: for detailed cutting like this you need some good scissors. I use Fiskars Avanti Sewing scissors and I love them. I've tried a lot of different scissors, and these are by far my favourite.
![DSC_0041](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7404/14093862106_093ab3a268_z.jpg)
Adhere the flowers to the die cut.
Trim ampersand paper to 5 1/2 x 4".
Trim the turquoise paper to 4 1/2 x 4". Adhere the papers together and adhere to a folded card.
![DSC_0043](https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5196/14093857356_cd3ca5bddb_z.jpg)
Add some shimmer to the flowers with a Wink of Stella glitter pen.
Adhere the die cut to the card with foam adhesive.
![DSC_0046](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7374/14137087603_05064fca26_z.jpg)
And that's it.
![DSC_0019 copy](https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5454/14093858046_eb7cc89f9e_z.jpg)
I love adding stitching to my cards… you may have noticed. :) And stitching on die cuts is FUN.
I hope I have inspired you to have a go too.
Have a lovely day, I'll be back tomorrow with Day 5: Using Up Scraps.
Supplies
7 comments:
Thanks for sharing your design process! Gorgeous, Jo x
your stitching looks so good x
Lucy, thank you SO much for these classes. They are so inspiring and I can't wait to try out some of your techniques. I am definitely going to have to buy some Mr Huey's…..it appears to be a staple resource of yours!! xx
AMAZING!! I am always wowed by your design and stitching skills! This is no exception! I shall share your post over V. V. Challenge! Thanks in advance!
love tutorials thanks dear
Love this & really enjoying the tutorials!
Amazing stitching - love it, Lucy! Thanks as well for the recommendation on scissors as I have been struggling to find a decent pair :)
Post a Comment