Our new set of Deckled Circles dies are an amazing set of 14 circles that range from 1" to 5-3/4". Of course, the smaller sizes can be used just like our Stylish Shapes or the retired Layering Circle dies, but the bigger dies can do some really fun things! The card I demonstrate in the video is a fun fold I designed for my recent monthly card class and modified to make it a Christmas card. I love how the deckled edges look as they meet in the middle of the card.
Gather your supplies:- Cardstock: Shaded Spruce 5-1/2" x 4-1/4"; Basic White (2) 4" x 5-1/4", (2) 5-3/8" x 2-5/8"
- Stamp Sets: Joy of Noel and Christmas Classics
- Ink: Cherry Cobbler, Shaded Spruce
- Die: Deckled Circles
- Ribbon: Real Red & Burlap Ribbon combo 21"
- Watercolor Pencils Assortment 1 and Blender Pen
- Adhesive and Tools
The first step is to create the two "gates" that close on the front of the card. The steps to making each piece are 1) cut, 2) decorate, 3) score, 4) trim and 5) adhere. Use the second largest deckled circle to cut each of the 5-3/8" x 2-5/8" pieces. It is important to place the die to the very edges to maximize the circular area.
To decorate, I chose to stamp my design on these pieces, but you could also use Designer Series Paper (DSP) in place of the Basic White. For the card in my
video, I stamped my design with the large foliage stamp in Shaded Spruce ink. Since this stamp is not a two-step stamp, I colored it with watercolor pencils and smoothed the coloring with a Blender pen. I could have used Stampin' Blends, but since the ink bleeds through, I didn't think that would look particularly nice when the card was opened.
Score the straight edges at 1/2" and trim the top and bottom from the score line to the straight edge at an angle. This will allow you to tuck the scored edge under the white panel and not have anything show. Before we can adhere these two panels, we need to stamp the sentiment on one of the white panels. I stamped my Season's Greetings in Cherry Cobbler and added a few sprigs of holly (also colored with watercolor pencils). It is important to stamp your sentiment in the center of the card, so that it is hidden when the card is closed. Then you can add the two "gates" to each side, adhering the flap to the back side.
For the final touches of the card, tie the ribbon around the panel so that it closes the flaps. I found it was easier to tie the ribbon and move it into position before adding a little adhesive under the ribbon on the back side to hold it in place. Adhere this piece to the Shaded Spruce panel, then stamp the remaining white panel with your "interior" greeting and adhere this to the back.
My next card is a get well card featuring a rainbow of deckled circles. I started with Melon Mambo and the largest die. Then I skipped a size to cut each subsequent layer of the rainbow, using Calypso Coral, Daffodil Delight, Lemon Lime Twist, Coastal Cabana and Highland Heather. I love how the Wanted to Say dies makes a big and bold statement to balance the big colorful rainbow! This rainbow was only possible because the dies are so large and there are enough of them to make all six layers.
Another larger die was used to make the Christmas ornament in my next card. I started out with a 4" square of Basic White and added strips of varying widths from the Joy of Christmas DSP pack. Then I cut out the ornament with 3-1/2" deckled circle. I free handed an ornament topper from the Distressed Gold DSP (I used the Deckled Rectangles to trim the bottom edge) and added a knot of Sheer Ribbon Combo (I colored the Bubble Bath ribbon with Real Red Blends). Before mounting it on the card front, I added some tree branches. I really am happy with how this one turned out!
The larger dies are perfect for cutting a decorative piece of DSP to use as the focal point, like I did in my next card. I cut a piece of the Beary Christmas DSP to be 4" x 5" and cut it with the 4-1/2" deckled circle. I fussy cut the tree and small polar bear from the Beary Cute stamp set and mounted them on top of the Heartfelt Hexagon punch (newly released!). The red ribbon from the Real Red and Burlap Combo pack behind the label adds just the right amount of color for this adorable Christmas card.
My next two cards use deckled circles in more of the traditional way of layering. The first one features Silly Goose stamp set, with the image colored with Stampin' Blends. The ribbon is the Balmy Blue & White (I love how easily this ribbon ties) and the paper is from the Subtle 6" x 6" DPS pack. The last one is a cute Halloween card where I used Pick of the Patch to make jack-o-lanterns in a variety of pumpkin colors. To get the multiple tones, I stamped in one color, then used a sponge dauber to add a second, darker color. I added them to deckled circles on top of the wide ribbon from the Copper & Natural Ribbon combo. The embossing folder for the background is from Stripes & Splatters 3D.
I'm sure there are many more ways I will find to use these wonderful new dies and I hope you do too! Have fun!
Karen
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