London

Being a London girl, I instantly fell in love with the Build a scene London dies from XCut (XCU503158)

The aperture was cut  in white card with the Sizzix Framelits Ovals (#657563) and then embossed with the Sizzix Textured Impressions Union Jack folder (#658578)

Ballroom

Friends of ours, keen dancers, recently celebrated their anniversary.

I used the Build a scene Ballroom dies from XCut (XCU503125) to create their card.

 

I used a battery tea light to create some atmosphere.

Variation on a theme – dancers

All these cards were made using the Build a scene Ballroom dies from XCut (XCU503125) and the Cuttlebug D’Vine Swirl Embossing folder (#37-1142)

             

Butterfly Card Tutorial

I had such fun making this card that I thought I’d share how it was made.

Materials at the ready:  Sizzix Thinlits dies (butterflies, Intricate #659971), ribbon & bows, white card, pearly green card blank and an embossing folder (Sizzix textured impressions Petite Floral #659627)

               

The white card was trimmed to fit the card blank, then the  butterfly outline was die cut.


     Double sided tape was added,
     then the card was embossed.












The ribbon was added, then the embossed card was  stuck to the card blank.







The 2nd butterfly was cut from white card and carefully removed from the die.  Tip:  When using intricate dies, cut first using parchment paper and leave in the die, then use again to cut your shape.  The parchment paper helps to release the cut shape without damage.

                         

Use a ruler to give the wings some “ lift", apply glue to the middle and attach to the card.