Thursday, May 12, 2016

Staggering Dies

I just had to try this neat idea that I saw on Donna Ellis's Blog post recently. She staggered the dies and made such gorgeous designs. Well, I tried to do that too, but I am afraid my card fell short of the beauty of hers but at least I tried.  Maybe next time I will do better. But I am going to share this card with you anyway and enter it in the Cheery Lynn Designs Challenge for this time around.



I used a white card base. To this base I added two frame dies which were cut in red and blue and then staggered so that a smidge of the blue showed underneath the red frame. They were glued to the white panel.

I also pulled out one of the sets in the Catherine Pooler Beautiful World Collection called All About You Stamp Set which was designed by CAS-ual Fridays. I combined two of the elements to create the sentiment which was stamped in blue and red onto white card stock and then die cut in an oval shape. I also cut two other ovals with one in red and one in blue to stagger for a frame for the sentiment. They were then attached over the staggered frame dies.



Next I took some red, white and blue dotted pattern paper (company unknown) and die cut my flowers. I debated whether I should have used pattern paper but decided as long as I was doing a red, white and blue theme card these would work fine. I did the leaf portion of the die set in blue card stock and the center was die cut in red and then I placed a pearl over that to give a bit of bling. These were all arranged below the die framed sentiment.

Another view will show more of the dimension and details of the card design. For some reason a flat photo always shows a better view.


Since I had some of the pattern paper left I aligned a strip of that onto a red and blue  border and placed that inside the card to tie the front panel to the inside. I think building a connection between the two looks cool on a card.

Cheery Lynn Dies used are:
French Lattice Small Frame FRM 132
Oval-Inverted Scallop XM-9
Oval-Classic XM-7

Die'sire Die:
Lace Bloom

Well, another day is nearly done and once again it is time to fix the evening meal. It seems I never can accomplish much in a day anymore. I guess maybe my age is showing.  I definitely am slowing down.

You have a good evening. I plan to sit in my recliner and watch TV. Or take a nap! That happens a lot too, so maybe it is another sign of old age. Oh, well! Such is life!

Take care and God bless,
Verna

13 comments:

Shona Erlenborn said...

This is lovely Verna! Love the offset dies cuts, it really is a cool look. Love your red, blue and white flowers and frames, it all goes so nicely together. Beautiful!

Judy Woodland said...

oh wow, what a cool idea!! I will remember this. I think your card is amazing. LOVE the colors and the dies you chose. Well done!

A splash of color said...

Don't think about being old and maybe it won't catch you :) You did great love the offset idea and the colors are perfect for any military guy or gal or of course the 4th.. your all ready to party.

Rosy Newlun said...

Aw this is delightful Verna! It's like a shadow effect using the same dies. And your colors are cheerful. What a great design!!! Join Bruce and me for naptimes, scheduled and unscheduled throughout the days and early evenings :D

Rosy Newlun said...

Aw this is delightful Verna! It's like a shadow effect using the same dies. And your colors are cheerful. What a great design!!! Join Bruce and me for naptimes, scheduled and unscheduled throughout the days and early evenings :D

kittykat3308 said...

Your card is beautiful. Just becase we need a nap doesn't mean we are old. It means we are tired.:0)

Kathleen

Unknown said...

Wow was commenting and it left. :)
Great idea. Like Rosy says it seems to be like a shadow effect which is super

Kathy Krug said...

The colors are perfect for this technique. Love the layered lattice and ovals. Wonderful card for the challenge.

Donna Ellis said...

ooooh! I love the RWB theme, Verna - and it makes me feel extra special that you chose this little technique to make such a pretty card! Thanks for the idea, as I need to do the RWB THIS month for a swap, and I have not even started it yet. Maybe I will do this theme! Thank you! hugs, de

Patti said...

I love this effect!! such a fantastic idea!! You did Donna proud!!

Patti

Bonnie Garby said...

Oh my goodness - this is fabulous Verna. I love it! Thanks so much for participating in the Cheery Lynn Designs Challenge this week and good luck.

Juliz Design Post said...

Fantastic card Verna and I'm loving your shadow effect. Thanks for joining in the challenge at Cheery Lynn Designs and good luck.
Julie x

Debbie's Time Out said...

Great card. Love the effect the off setting gives this card. Thanks for joining the Cheery Lynn Design Challenge. Best of luck to you.

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