Celebrate, DRU DT Card, Sue Wilson's Cutting Dies, Vellum Flower Tutorial

 Hello and welcome back to my little little corner of blogland. 
Today Im sharing a DT card for DRU's (Dies R Us) NSPIRATION BLOG, and Im using some of Sue Wilson's gorgeous dies in different ways.
"Celebrate" - Card Recipe
This card uses the Sue Wilson Isobel Die as a frame as well as borders. The flower was created using the Chantilly Lace Edger and accented with Petite Vinery diecuts, Ribbon and a Pearl brad and random ahesive white pearls.

Here are photos of how this fun card came together...
Cut your card base in white and another panel in black backed by white.  Then adhere ribbon to this combo as shown.
 Next, cut out your Isobel die frame a total of 6 times, then cut at their corners as shown here, These corners are then placed side-by-side, slightly over-lapping for this border look.
Be sure to do this layer twice (this is why you'll need 6 frames)This give your border more depth.
Cut the back frame of the Isobel in black, white and vellum.
 You are basically layering the framed panels under the sentiment for dimension, starting with black, then the white layer over the black then 2 vellum panels over the white to soften the look. This look will also match your Vellum Chantilly Flower. Back the panel with foam adhesive for dimension.
Then die-cut several of the "Celebrate" word dies in black and one in white cardstock.
These are then layered and spray- adhered together and placed in center of frame in between the satin ribbon lines.  Also cut out several vines in white black and vellum to accent your flower.
Then cut the Isobel Die 3 more times to layer on top of this framed panel.  
Now add more ribbon to top frame. 
Be sure to snip-off the end parts of your cut Isobel borders to clean-up the look.


Next, create your Vellum Flower...
America's Chantilly FLOWER How-To
To create this flower, cut several borders from the Chantilly Lace Edger die. Place these borders back to back as shown here and cut each lace section at the lines. These sections are then randomly layered one over another and held together by a pearl brad in the center.  Then squeeze together to crunch and give the flower texture and dimension. Thy using lighter weight papers for this type of flower as the heavier papers dont crunch as well. I think Vellum works best and your flowers will look softer. :)
Adhere the die-cut vines to corner of top Isobel frame.  Add a ribbon bow.  Adhere tyour vellum flower directly over the spread. Add pearls and extra ribbon parts to opposite side of frame.
Your finished project will look something like this!

America's TIP
  Because I love to layer my die-cuts for adding depth, here is a great thrifty tip to help you save on cardstock costs; I buy Kodak photo paper to use as my backings. It's heavyweight, so this makes your cuts sturdy. I then use spray adhesive to adhere to my cuts from designer cardstock. The best quality Kodak Photo paper stacks (Glossy or Matte) are always at Goodwills. Give it a try. These papers are also great or Mixed Media projects.
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*Dies R Us* products used...

 Sue Wilson Designs - Frames & Tags Collection  - Isobel

Sue Wilson Designs - Configurations Collection - Chantilly Lace Edger 
Sue Wilson Designs - Finishing Touches - Petite Vinery

 Aren't these fabulous dies? Hope you give them a try!
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We hope to have inspired you today and that you'll give these great cutting dies a try! For more inspiration, please stop by the Dies R Us Challenge Blog.  There's a new challenge theme offered on the 1st and 15th of each month and one lucky randomly drawn winner will receive a gift voucher prize to the Dies R Us StoreFor your convenience, all the important Dies R Us links are provided below.
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I'd also like to enter this card into the following FUN challenges;

A Bit More Time to Craft - Anything Goes
Artistic Inspiration - Anything Goes
A Perfect Time to Craft - Anything Goes
Crafting By Designs - Anything Goes
Cards Galore Encore - Anything Goes
Crafty Girls Creations - Anything Goes
Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas - Anything Goes
Crafting With Friends - Anything Goes
Crafting From the Heart - Anything Goes
Creative Moments - Always Anything Goes
Cuttlebug Mania - Frame It
Little Red Wagon - Flowers
Moo-Mania and More -- Die Cuts
Polkadoodles - Anything Goes
Simply Papercraft - Anything Goes
The Crafty Addicts - Anything Goes/Optional flowers
Through The Craftroom Door - Anything Goes

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Thanks for stopping by today. Happy creating!  :)
America

9 comments

  1. WOW- this a a stunning project! Simply AMAZING and unique - I am in awe of it!
    Thank you for joining us at Moo Mania & More Hugs, Susi

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  2. Wow this is just super gorgeous. Lovely work. Thank you for sharing with us over here at "A Perfect Time To Craft" and best of luck with your entry.

    Annette DT for http://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com.au/

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  3. I'm late to the party this week but thanks for joining us in our Anything Goes Challenge at Polkadoodles

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  4. Very effective. Thank you for joining in the challenge at CHNC.

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  5. A really beautiful creation, thanks for the tutorial too. Good work. Thank you so much for joining us in our ATG challenge at Through The Craft Room Door this week. Looking forward to see you again next challenge.

    Faith TTCRD DT
    Daffodil Cards {My Blog}

    Through The Craft Room Door
    ttcrd.blogspot.com

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  6. A lovely Black and White project and it looks very romantic. I like it much.
    Dear Greetings
    Sabine

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  7. This is a breathtakingly beautiful card! It looks stunning in black and white and I adore the flower you created. Thank you for sharing your project with us at the Crafts Galore Encore “Anything Goes” June Challenge. Good Luck and hope to see you again next month!
    Carole x DT

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  8. Such a stunning card! Wow!! The layers are amazing!

    Thanks for joining us at Little Red Wagon this week!

    Kate
    Small Bits of Paper

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  9. Wow, America! This is a STUNNING CARD! Fabulous dies and great technique. Thank you so much for the tutorial and the tip, my kind friend. Kisses!!!!!!

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