One thing I find the most gratifying with die cutting is the different ways you can use die cuts. Not only do I mean, switch out the paper for some holiday paper & you have yourself a Christmas card -- but also, with our yay! Layered Word Die, there are so many possibilities & different ways to create unique cards! I have a full tutorial video which is only around 5 minutes long! If you would like step-by-step instructions with photos, you can find that below the video!
First step, pick out some adorable patterned paper. I find this is an easy way to use double sided patterned paper. Be sure to select a paper that has one side that is either lighter colored or tame enough of pattern that you'd be able to write on & still be able to see. Trim your paper down to an A2 card base (5.5 x 8.5 - folds down to 5.5 x 4.25).
Next, with your card open take our largest stitched die from the yay! Layered Word Die set and place as much in the center of your card base as possible.
Run this through your die cutting machine. You will now have a "peep hole" in your card base! You'll also have that other yay liner cut out, perfect for a separate card!
Next, cut out the second layer of your yay. I chose to use a direct-to-paper method with some Catherine Pooler Ink here (Party Dress) - the stark pink worked perfectly with the inside of my card!
Finally - find some paper you like for the actual word 'yay!'. Start by adding an Adhesive Sheet to the back of your cardstock. Once you have an Adhesive Sheet on, then cut out your yay word & the exclamation point. The Adhesive Sheet acts like a sticker on the backing of your paper and just makes it easier to adhere onto your second layer.
I love using glitter cardstock or specialty cardstock for the actual word yay, as it just makes it pop even more!
Now time to add some 3D foam squares to our yay! This will add a little lift and allow the yay to poke through that adorable window we created.
Carefully, place the yay in the center of the cut out, onto the inside of your card. It's easiest to do this with the card closed, so you can see exactly where the outline of your yay is. I just love the stitched detail on the card base as well!
And that's basically it! It's really that simple! Now you have your peep hole card - you can add a sentiment like I did to the one in my video. Our Birthday Stamp Set & even Graduation & Retirement Stamp Sets are the perfect compliment to our yay die.
Also, here's a photo of that "leftover" yay cut out from the video! The cardmaking possibilities are endless. Tell me in the comments, are you going to make a card like this?
With lots of heart,
Emily
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