DEMO-DI: Patchwork fun

Saturday, 20 July 2013

Patchwork fun

I love patchwork hexagons so when the new x cut dies were released I got very excited.

XCU 503080

Dies (7pcs) - Nesting Hexagons

I do realise that not everyone has a die cutting machine so

TIL 160102

A5 Paper Pack (32pk) - Tilly Daydream

is great as you have 2 patchwork pages to cut and use.

I cut a larger hexagon from the

PMA 1641402

A6 Premium Cardstock Textured (75pcs) - Capsule - Multi

and then I cut a topper from

TIL 169100

A4 Ultimate Die-cut & Paper Pack (48pk) - Tilly Daydream

5 comments:

Anonymous said...: I like that patchwork affect, very affective; 20/7/13
sue said...: fab card,love the look of the patch work & image sue xx; 20/7/13
Dips said...: Lovely patchwork background, works so well with your focal point. Happy Hopping xx; 20/7/13
crafty-stamper said...: cute card and image love the hexagons
carol x; 20/7/13
Jasmine By Design said...: Great use of those hexagons! Love the colour combo; 21/7/13

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Shaker cards look great and are easy to make.To stop the bits sticking sprinkle a little talc wipe out with a tissue. this stops the bits sticking to the acetate and the foam tape.
Flowers cut from paper can look very pretty, but a bit flat. Stick to your project with a foam pad. When the card is finished cover the flower with Anita's 3D gloss. Use the bottle to spread the gloss and remember do not shake the bottle or you will get bubbles.Leave to dry and the flowers will gently curl up giving a more natural finish.
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To make fake wood for your DIY cards save the left over masking tape and stick mit to a piece of card.When you have enough using you liquid chalks and pigment ins rub over the surface of the tape. Heat set any pigment inks you may use with a blast from your heat gun. Use a little black to high light the edges of the masking tape as this makes it look more realistic.
To make it easier to align your outline stickers cover the required sticker with stick it masking tape. Rub down with an embossing tool or a rub on tool. Lift the tape gently if the sticker doesn't lift use your knife to help it along. Position the masking tape on your project and gently rub with your finger. Lift off the tape slowly.