I got a Silhoutte Cameo die cutting machine for my birthday
a few years ago and for the most part it’s been a rather expensive
paperweight. I am not sure why it has
taken me so long to really get down and use this machine since it can do so
many different things. I think because
there is a learning curve but Youtube videos and other bloggers’ tutorials have
really helped. I have used it to cut
freezer paper for stencils, cut felt, made rubber stamps, and cut some paper
designs. The project that really got me
into this machine though is making note cards.
I am a bit addicted now.
I keep buying different designs and picturing different ways
to make the cards. As with anything else
there was a bit of a learning curve. The
first set of cards I made I cut the designs and the actual cards out and tried
different methods of piecing everything together.
As you can see they turned out okay but needed some improvement.
With my next sets I decided to buy blank note cards and
envelopes and just cut the designs out and attach them to the cards. I also decided to try using a spray adhesive
to attach all the parts.
Success!!! These turned out so much cleaner than my first
attempts. I now also have the option to
layer different pieces to create my own unique cards using different elements
from different designs. I have two
cutting mats and using 12X12 cardstock I cut a bunch of designs out of different
colors and then piece things together.
Just about every future swap partner I have is going to be receiving either a set of note cards or one handmade card from me. Also I don't think I will continue to buy birthday cards when I can just make my own!
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