22 April 2012

with deepest sympathy

I'm a little behind with my online class "A Cut Above". Thursday's class concentrated on partial die cutting which is a technique I've not really used before. As I sat down today I started playing around with a few die cuts and I wished Papertrey Ink fillable frame 7 came in different sizes. This is one of my favourites die cuts - I love the clean and simple lines. I know I can cut rectangles and round the corners, but a die cut always gives a better result. So I thought I'd try extending the width of this die cut with the partial die cutting technique. It was so simple and the result is perfect. I just wish I'd tried this before! So after all my ramblings, here's my card.



Supplies: Stamps - Papertery Ink little labels; Ink - Versafine smoky gray; Card - Stampin' Up early espresso, island indigo, Papertrey Ink soft stone vintage cream; Dies - Papertrey Ink fillable frame 7, Memory Box nested bird, woodland branch

I will try and catch up on Friday's and Saturday's class if I can :)

22 comments:

  1. This is such a nice sympathy card Debby. I really love your CAS style!

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  2. Totally agree with Karen. This is lovely.

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  3. very serene... perfect sympathy card!

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  4. This is beautiful! These types of cards are so hard to make. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  5. I love that die too and never even thought of extending it (I've done the same technique with the seed packed die - perfect for custom lengh envies!)
    A beautiful sympathy card, Debby! Beautiful!
    Hugs!
    x

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  6. Completely AWESOME! Way to use those dies mf!!

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  7. Beautiful in its simplicity. Love

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  8. This is stunning!! Simply beautiful:)!! Will have to try this~~

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  9. A beautiful card! Makes me wish I had those Memory Box dies.

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  10. Perfect CAS design for a sympathy card!

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  11. Your card is LOVELY!!! I hope your enjoying class.. I wanted to take this one.. but didnt.. I have no time!! LOL!!
    Have a GREAT day!

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  12. Great job on this CAS sympathy card.

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  13. This is such a wonderful CAS card. In fact, I have really enjoyed looking around at your blog and being inspired by your work.
    I'm your newest follower!
    Cheers, Karen

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  14. pretty CAS card Deb!
    TFS

    Hugs,
    Riti

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  15. I hear you about dies being better than cutting your own simple shapes...something about that crisp rounded edge :0)
    I just adore the CAS design, beautiful card Debby :0)
    Jenny x

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  16. What a great technique! This card is stunning, so simple that it really packs a punch. I have those bird and branch dies and have never used them yet... you have inspired me, I must give them some love soon!

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  17. Very pretty and very elegant.

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  18. Simply elegant and beautiful, Debby!

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  19. I love this card! It's so perfect for a sympathy sentiment.

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