Bluebird card
A few of you have asked how I created the wavy shape on the bluebird card - it wasn't freehand, it was my paisley nestabilities!
There's a very simple trick so that your paper is only cut along the bottom half.
First trim your paper to fit snugly inside the classic paisley scallop die and slide it inside like so:
Then feed it through the die cutter as normal and voilà, you have this:
I have the wizard die cutter and I used a larger spacer plate (S5) while cutting so that it covered the width of the die.
I hope this helps - it's a great little trick!
what a great tip thanks for sharing with us
Hugs
Norine
Posted by: Norine | 02 January 2009 at 12:52 PM
Thanks for that. I couldn't think how you did it! I need that die now. :)
Posted by: Debra | 02 January 2009 at 01:44 PM
NO WAY!! That is super cool but the Paisley dies are the very very very last set I said I needed because I wouldn't use it. Arrrgggh!!! Now I want it!! LOL.
Posted by: Charlene Austin (Willow01) | 02 January 2009 at 07:50 PM
That is incredibly neat-o!!! Thanks for sharing the "how-to", it's very helpful!!
Happy New Year!!! :D
Posted by: diane mcvey | 03 January 2009 at 08:05 AM
How clever. Is that die from the large or small set? I didn't think I needed that set but now I am reconsidering.:O Thanks for sharing.
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Hi Linda,
The code for the set is S4 135. I'm not sure that the paisley one comes as a large and small option?
But if it does, I'd recommend getting the large one as it will mean your card can be a little larger.
Hope that helps :)
Elizabeth xx
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Posted by: Linda | 03 January 2009 at 01:13 PM
Thats is the greatest idea!! Thanks for sharing :)
Posted by: Jennifer | 03 January 2009 at 03:22 PM
This is just a creative idea. Thank your this fabulous tip.
Posted by: StampinCathy | 03 January 2009 at 03:36 PM
WOW You ROCK!!!!!! That is an awesome tip. I have been going up and back as to whether I should oder the paisley dies but now I know I need them. Have a great day and TFS.
Posted by: Debbie Stelton | 03 January 2009 at 10:35 PM
That is fantastic! I only have the circles and ovals but now the paisley set is top of my wish list. Thank you for sharing this brilliant idea.
Posted by: Nicki | 05 January 2009 at 04:08 PM
Thanks for the tip that is brillant!!!
Posted by: Pat | 07 January 2009 at 08:09 PM