Wednesday 11 June 2014

Use It! with Lucy's Cards - Class 4: Lesson 3 (Shaped Cards)

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It's Day 3 of my fourth Use It! class.
Here is a recap of the supplies I am using this week:
and Simple Stories DIY Typeset and DIY Letters

Lesson 3: Shaped Cards

I've not made a shaped card for ages. I used to make lots - especially circular cards… nowadays I am so dull. :)

Creation

Take a Hero Arts Charcoal notecard, trim to 4" wide, adhere the Bracket die to the top and run through your die cut machine.
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Repeat with the bottom of the card to create a unique shaped notecard card. So simple.
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Trim some patterned paper to 4" wide and die cut the top and bottom with the bracket die.
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Take a sticker and adhere to the reverse of the grey panel. I use washi tape so it's easy to reposition.
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Add stitching to the edges of the die cut panel.
TIP: when stitching curved edges, try using the handle rather than the pedal. This will take more time but will give you much more control.
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Adhere alphas to your card.
TIP: to make sure your stickers are straight, use a ruler or something straight as a guide. I have used the plastic guide from my guillotine to help me. It helps that it is see through.
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Add rub ons.
Adhere the striped panel to the notecard with foam adhesive.
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And the card is complete.
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 Another way to get more from your supplies - look at your dies and see if any of them would work for a fun shaped card.
I'll see you tomorrow for Lesson 4: Die Cut Shaker Cards
Bye for now.
Supplies

6 comments:

Eveline said...

Love the curved edges.
Eveline.

scrapkat said...

Wonderful card :D

Cindy C. said...

So cute!!!

Carol said...

Such a delightful shape! I really love the tiny "lucky me" tag.

Sarah G said...

Love the different looks you produce with just a simple twist - the bracket edges and stitching turn this into a special card!

Rachel Jolley said...

Have just discovered your site and wow, your card creations in your classes are something else, just stunning!