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Advanced, Cardmaking, Die Cutting Inspiration, Platinum, Stamping Inspiration, Step by Step Tutorials
Faux Stained-Glass Holiday Cards by Christine Smith as seen in Simply Cards and Papercraft Issue 183
Today we have a special guest – Christine Smith (visit Christine’s Blog and Youtube channel) sharing her Stained-Glass Holiday Cards Masterclass published in the Simply Cards and Papercraft Issue 183 (you can purchase this issue HERE). The faux-stained glass look is such an easy technique to master, and it’s so versatile too! Simply cut a couple of the same die-cut, stack them together, add colour (by any means you can think of!) then fill the ‘wells’ created by the stacked dies with Nuvo crystal glaze. Leave this base piece to dry overnight, then simply add another die-cut over the top to give a neat and finished look. For a really…
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Easy Festive Mini Card in Minutes
As crafters we all want to give handmade Christmas cards but it can be way too time consuming. By using Snowflake Snippet Etched Dies, you can batch make various designs of mini cards in minutes! Instructions: 1. Using the Platinum 6 Die Cutting and Embossing Machine, emboss only using Snowflake Snippet Large Flake Block onto white card. 2. Mat this onto a white card front. 3. For a second design, use Snowflake Snippet Large Flake Block and die cut from white card and mat onto festive patterned paper. 4. By adding a few finishing embellishments, sentiments, flowers, holly and berries you can create two speedy designs. I hope you feel…
