Day 6--Using Dies to make a shaped card

Here's my interpretation of a shaped card.  I used a curvy border die on the edges of the card, and stamped the front with caution signs and traffic cones, coloring them in with Copic markers.  I stamped a couple of construction machines, colored them with Copic markers, and cut them out with the matching dies to place on the inside.  These were all from Taylored Expressions "Dig In" set, as was the Dig In stamp on the inside.  The Happy Birthday on the inside was from the Inky Antics "Cupcake Birdy" set.

Day 5-- Window Card

Using Shari's idea of the die cut window, I made a get well card.  I also used her idea of placing the image behind the window, with adhesive on its back, to allow perfect placement!

The front is popped up, which doesn't really show very well in the photo, but it is really nice in real life.  Very pleased with this card.

Cards from Day 2

I decided to try Yana's idea of using the negative image for my card front. I dug out the few floral dies I had, and laid them out on my card front.

 I also thought I'd try to put the craft foam behind it first, and cut them both out at the same time.  It sort of worked, but not very well.  If I try it again, I will make the foam the same size as the front, or make more of an effort to keep the  dies only on the parts of the front that has the foam behind it, as some of the dies were too close to the edge, and caused a few wrinkles in the card front.

After putting the image on the card base, I was not pleased at all.  I then stamped through the die cuts with the matching stamps, which I liked better.

Looking at  the die cuts I had left, I decided to use Kristina's idea from Day 4, and used them to make another card.

I really enjoyed trying out new ideas, and I'm sure I will do better the next time I make this kind of attempt!

Day 3, second card--Window Flaps

Another great idea for today's class--making a window flap to show the inside!  I used a sentiment from Art Impressions Sound Off Jean set.  I added some washi tape strips to add the color for the front.

On the inside, I added the figure that came from the set to add a little something to the card!

First card for Day 3--Fold out window

Lots of great ideas in today's class.  The first video, by Jennifer, really inspired me!
I used a flower type die, and cut a window in the folded card fronts.  I stamped a sentiment from Art Impressions Laughing Set on the front right.

















On the inside I used the figure from that set, along with a sentiment from the Art Impressions Party Girls set.  I think it turned out pretty nice.  I had a few problems, but I don't think they're all that noticeable in the finished card.  This is going to be a birthday card for a girlfriend I've had for over 55 years, and the sentiment describes us to a T!

Stretch Your Dies Online Card Class

First day of the online card class, and already some really great ideas.  I particularly wanted to try the partial die cutting, so that is my first card.

I only have a couple of block type word dies, so used the "Thanks" die to make this card.  I didn't want to stamp a background, so just used a red paper behind the die cut.  There are a couple of mistakes, but all in all, I like how it came out.

I also want to try the die cutting of craft foam, but that will have to wait until I do some shopping!