Cardmaking,  Die Cutting,  Step by Step Tutorials

Play Your Cards Right!

Hello there, Michelle Short here and I am delighted to be back on the Spellbinders blog using the Jack of All Trades collection by Jaycee Gaspar. This is such a fun collection based on playing cards and can be used in lots of different ways!

Jack of All Trades collection by Jaycee Gaspar is available on January 10th 2025.

ENJOY EVERY MOMENT

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My first card uses the stunning Kaleidoscope Noble Suits Etched Dies. Each of the suits (heart, spade, diamond & club) all have three dies that you can layer up one on top of another to create a kaleidoscope look. I have used them that way for my card, but you can also just use one or two layers and still get a great look!

To make this card:

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TOP TIP: When hot foiling press plates, I like to heat up my Glimmer machine twice, I find that I get a better foiled impression doing it that way. Experiment with your machine to see what works best for you!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, QUEEN

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My next card uses the fabulous Reversible Royal Court Etched Dies.  The King, Queens and Jack are made so that you can have one at the top of a playing card and one reversed below. As you can see from my card, I went in a different direction. I love it when you can use dies in different ways!

To make this card:

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TWO OF A KIND

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For my last project, I wanted to use the Pip & Rank Etched Dies for a simple love themed card.

To make the card:

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TOP TIP: The playing cards overlap the side of the card since I like that look. I would probably make a custom sized envelope for this card, but an even easier way to do would be to cut a little off the width of the card. That way it will still fit in a standard sized envelope!

I hope you have enjoyed seeing my projects today and I have inspired you to have fun with the Jack of All Trades collection. Thank you so much for visiting and I hope you have a wonderful day!

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