First up is a fun new set called Rat Race! Oh my! This is such a fun set, and so unique!
I stamped the maze image on patterned paper and then cut the words out of the front panel with the new Mixed & Stitched Alphabet Dies. The rest of the sentiment was stamped from the Rat Race set.
An easy way to line up your die cut letters on your cardstock so that they cut exactly where you want them to is to use repositional tape. Just attach your letters to the tape where you want them and then position it on the cardstock panel. My favorite tape that I found for this is Scotch Matte Finish Removable Tape. The only place I can find this tape is at Hobby Lobby in one of their center aisles with the office supply products. Very rarely does it tear my cardstock like other tapes do.
One last card for today. This one uses the new Spring Flowers dies. I used both sizes of the largest flowers and attached them together with a fabric covered brad.
I bent each petal slightly upward and curved them to give the flower dimension. The sentiment is from the new Spot on Spring Stamps. Every time I see that sentiment I hear Phil Robertson in my head: happy, happy, happy! :)
Thanks for visiting this week! I have quite a few other projects I've created with these new projects that I'll be posting soon, so be sure to keep a look out if you'd like to see more samples!
Your next stop on the hop is over to Karen's blog!
Great projects today, Jen.
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards! Love the printed petals!
ReplyDeleteI am loving the new dies. The flower makes such a strong accent that, as you demonstrate, nothing else is needed to make a fabulous card. Right into my pinterst.
ReplyDeleteThese dies are fun. Your samples are inspiring.
ReplyDeleteLove these, Jen!
ReplyDeletehaha your comment made me chuckle. Happy, Happy, Happy! ;)
Shaking my head...the maze, brilliant!
ReplyDeleteAwesome cards. I like the maze behind the letters on the first one.
ReplyDeleteLovely cards!!
ReplyDeletethanks for the tip on making a word "stick together" as you are trying to cut it. The background of the cuts makes it so pretty. thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful tip on how to line up the letters to get them straight on cards! I especially appreciate the tip on where to buy the tape. Your card is awesome. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteGreat negative lettering and lovely flower.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty cards. Love the negative lettering!
ReplyDeleteGreat projects. Love the sentiment on your first card.. TFS
ReplyDeleteBoth of these are lovely, Jen!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are so cute and clever! I really like the maze card.
ReplyDeleteAmazing cards!! I love the maze card!!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards! Love the new stamps & dies!
ReplyDeleteSuch pretty CAS cards! I like the dimension you added to the flower by curling the edges and thanks for the tip about lining up the letters with repositionable tape - GENIUS!
ReplyDeleteFun cards...love how you stamped the maze under the die cut word.
ReplyDeleteGreat cards! Love the use of the alpha dies, and those beautiful flowers! Great dies!
ReplyDeleteFabulous projects, Jen! I love how you stamped the maze image within the negative "amaze" sentiment!! So clever! And your Happy card is awesome!
ReplyDeleteLove your cards. The dp looks great on the word and the flower is so pretty.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! Looking foward to my order arriving. :)
ReplyDeleteGreat projects, Jen. The idea of using the maze to create your background, and then cutting AMAZING to show it off is brilliant. Also love the dimensional flower in the water-colour paper.
ReplyDeletelove that tip for lining up your dies. i'll have to look for that tape!
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