Todays card shows that Christmas items are not just for Christmas but can be used through the year. I am using a few of my most used items from the July to December catalogue, that can be used in different ways. I think that the happy from the Christmas Cheer Dies, is a very versatile die (I am yet to use it in the way it was designed, but I do need to design some cards.)
I have used some non-Christmasy designs from the Peaceful Place DSP and my favourite sequins.
Measurements:
My Metric
10.5 cm x 14.5 cm (14.5cm by 21cm scored at 10.5cm)
DSP and White Layer - 10cm x 14cm
Metric
10.5 cm x 14.8 cm (14.8cm by 21cm scored at 10.5cm)
DSP and White Layer - 10cm x 14.3cm
Imperial
4 1/8 " x 5 ¾" (5.75” x 8 ¼ scored at 4 1/8)
DSP and White Layer – 3 3/4” x 5 1/2”
Tips and Tricks:
use a Stampin’ Write marker to only add ink to the part of the stamp required
if you are not confident cutting out a shape - use a punch
Cut down the piece of card and foam to fit the die
if you do not have foam, you can stack layers of die cuts together
I hope this has inspired you to use your Christmas dies and papers in a different way. I may need to hide the sequins so that they do not end up on every card. Do you have an item that you need to put away?
