Tutorial Thursday - How I Use my Cutting Dies

Hi, guys!

Irene here today!

I will show you my way to use my dies...That is, I will not teach you how to use your dies, but as I repeatedly use them to create a new elements from ...

Here are 3 examples of how we can take more advantage of our cutters by creating new elements....

TIP 1

To create elements alluding to Christmas or winter and we need some branches, but we do not have any die cut with this specification.... So how can we create something similar using dies from your personal supplies?

I cut several elements using the cutters: 

Filigree Reindeer 2 Die, Filigree Reindeer 1 Die, Poinsettia Wreath Die and Stitched Nested Circles 

and then I will assemble all together creating the exact embellishment that I need

My tow examples:

And:

TIP 2
Using this two dies we can create the same cutout but look much more interesting and beautiful...

I´m using: Spiral Christmas Tree Die and Stitched Pennants Die

TIP 3

Last but not least, I will create a circle adorned with a beautiful ornate border like a simple Doilie. 

I´m using: Ornate Border Small Die and Stitched Nested Circles 

 I will cut 3 Border´s and I will give small cuts with the my scissors to create the necessary space for the paper to become malleable so as to surround the circle...

That's all from me today! I hope you enjoyed my tutorial. 

Until next time and have a good day!

Irene Mendes

Inspirational Friday - Back to SCHOOL

Hey there Everyone!!  It's Karen here and I Hope your week has been as great as mine!! I'm currently having a ball at Debbie P home here in Melbourne... yep I'm over for some great girl's weekend!!! And also - our new home has been finished and we can start to move in next week!! WHOOHOO

BUT enough about me - we are here to show you what we have been doing this week - and of course it's all about BACK TO SCHOOL!!!!!  So lets check out the awesome work shall we??

SANDIE

Using: Backpack Marci

Dies: Heart Tree, Heart Fence, Tulip Border & Filigree Corner Die 

Copic Markers Used: 

Skin: E000, E00, E11, R20

Hair: E33, E35

Hairband, Shirt & Skirt: E07, E08, E09, E18

Shoes: C3 through C9

Apple: R22, R24, R29

Backpack: BG01, BG02, BG05

SUE

Using: Backpack Marci, Book Stack Set, Water Can Marci (flower)

Dies:  Filigree Corner

Copic Markers Used: 

Skin: E000, E00, E02, E11, R01, R02, 

Hair:E40, E41, E43, E44

Books: E41, E42, E43, E44, YG13, YG17, G19, R22, R24, R29

Apples:R22, R24, R29, E44, YG11, YG13, YG17, G19

Shoes: N3, N5, N7

Socks: C0, N1

Clothes: B21, B41, B91, B93, B95, B97, B99

KAREN

Using: Backpack Marci 

Copic Markers Used:

Skin: E0000, E00, E11, R20
Hair: E13, E15, E18
Clothes: YG61, YG63, YG67, E41, E40, E0000, C8, C6, C4, 

R22, R24, R27, R29, E44, E43, E47. White Jelly Roll

ELIZABETH

Using: Telephone Marci

Copic Markers Used: 
Hair: YR 24-23-14-Y11-E30-31
Skin: E13-11-00-000, R20
Dress, shoes and headband,: B95-93-91-blender, C5-3-1-00
Glasses and phone: C5-3-1-00

JEANETTE

Using: Backpack Marci and the Book Stack Set

Dies: Butterfly Set 1

Copic Markers Used:

Skin: E000, E00, E11, R20

Hair: E50, E51, E53

Pink: RV11, RV13, RV17

Green: YG00, YG11, YG13, YG17

Yellow: YR30, YR31, Y21

Red: RV13, RV17, RV29

Brown: E31, E33, E35, E37

DEBBIE P.
(Backpack Mini Album)
Using: Back to School Luka
Dies: Filigree Corner

and this is the super awesome and cool inside..... 

Copic Markers Used:

Skin - E21, E11, E000, R20, R11
Hair - E44, E43, E42
Clothes - BG57, BG53, BG49, C8, C6, C5, C4, C0, Y28, Y26
Apple - R46, R43, G24, E44
Skateboard - 100, C6, C4, R46, R43
Ruler - E43, E42

MANDY
Using: Back to School Luka

Copic Markers Used:

skin - N3, N1, N0
hair - N9, N7, N5, N3
shirt - C1, C0, C00
jumper - C5, C3, C1, C0
tie - N3, N1, N0
shorts - C1, C0, C00
shoes - N7, N5, N3 
skateboard - N7, N5, N3 / C1, C0, C0

Thanks so much for looking and we hope that you will want to play along - you can enter your card into the Customer Gallery or if you are on Facebook - come and join in the fun there and show us your work!!!!

Lots of Hugs

Karen

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Inspirational Friday - Going around in Circles!!!

Hi there everyone!!

It's Karen here and again I'm your hostest with the mostest for this week's Inspirational Friday!! 

This week's awesome theme is CIRCLES.....

I know Irina and Sandie have been feeling a little bit like they are going around in circles after last week's MOST awesome Summer CHA release.... Oh Boy - there sure is some super cool new stamps, dies and what about Eric's Carousel.... WOWZERS!!! if you would like to check it out then click HERE 

Anyway shall we get down to business?? Here is what Team Friday have for you this week:

SUE
Stamp Used: Bath Time Marci
Dies: Dress Form, Wings set, Rolled Roses Small and Medium, Cloud 

Copic Markers Used: 

 Skin: E000, E00, E02, E11, R01, R02, 
Hair: E40, E41, E42, E43, E44
C00, C0, C1, C3
B0000, B000, B00
Y11, Y13, Y15, Y21, Y23
YR23, YR24

KAREN
Stamp Used: Rose Faerie Marci 

Dies: Tulip Boarder, Wings

Copic Markers used:
Skin: E0000, E11, E00, R20
Hair: RV10, RV11, RV13, RV14, RV17
Dress: V20, V22, V25, V28, Y32, Y35, Y38, G4, G16, G19
Wings: V20, V22, Y32, Y0000 
Atyou Spica in Gold and Buttermilk and Gelly Roll Star Dust

SANDIE

Stamp Used: Tea Time Set 

Dies: Medium & Small Roses Die & Flourish Die 

Copic Markers Used:

Roses: RV10, RV11, RV13. YG03, YG63, YG67. Glossy Accents

Cup: B000, B02

TINA

Stamp Used: Cowgirl Marci 

Copic Markers Used:
Skin: E11, E00, R20
Hair: E99, E97, Y21, Y11
Hat, Vest & Boots: RV13, RV10, RV00, E43, E42, E41
Skirt & Kerchief: Y06, Y02, Y000
Rope: E35, E31, E30

TARA
Stamp Used: Summer Marci & Sentiment from Popsicle Marci

Copic Markers Used:

 Skin: E000, 00, 21, 11, R20 

Hair: E42, 43, 44, 47, 49, 

Other: R20, 21, 14, 29, Y21, 23, E53, 

BG05, 14, 34, 49, T0, T2, T5, T7

DEBBIE P.

Stamps Used: Tea Time Marci , Tea Time Set, 

Dies: Heart Tree and Rolled Roses small and Medium

Copic Markers Used:

Skin - E11, E00, E000, R20, R11 (lips R24)
Hair - E44, E43, E42, E41, E40
Clothes - R27, R24, R22, R20, 100, C8, C6, C5, C4, C1, C00, G46, G43
Tea Cup - R27, R24, R22, R20, G46, G43, YR20, YR0000
Tea Bags - E44, E43, E42, E41, E40


ARLENE
Stamp Used: Kimono Marci and Accessories

Copic Markers Used:
Skin: E000, E00, E21, E11, R20, BV000, Lips: R24
Hair/Slippers/Umbrella: C3, C5, C7, C9
Paper pieced using Graphic 45 Bird Song
Gold Art Glitter accents

JEANETTE

Stamp Used: Daisy Faerie Marci, Whimsy Mushroom, 

Dies: Water Lily, Butterfly

Copic Markers:
Skin: E000, E00, E21, R20
Hair & Mushroom Stem: E50, E51, E53
Dress: R00, R30, R20, R21
Wings & Leaves: YG00, YG03, YG05
Mushroom Top: R30, R20, R21, RV29

Make sure you add your creations to the Customer Gallery you just could be this months lucky winner!!! Good Luck!!!


Lots of Cuddles
Karen
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How to Use La-La Land Craft Dies using Grand Calibur!!!!

Hi Everyone, It's Karen here....

Today I am going to show you how to use the new La-La Land Craft dies using a Spellbinder Grand Calibur machine.

This Machine is really easy to use, and I find it does a better job with thin dies than my Big Shot.  With the Grand Calibur there is no need for paper shims or anything like that... it's just a load, cut, and go!!

So today I'm using the Street Lamp Die, one of the Butterflies from the Butterfly Set 1 Die's, and the Filigree Corner Die - all of these dies are available now at La La Land Crafts or at your La-La Land Crafts retailer in Australia.  (If you live in Australia or New Zealand, you can only buy the dies from your local store within Australia)

Okay, so first up, you need your Grand Calibur Machine, and two plates - Cutting Plate C and Base Plate A. Your dies and some card or paper

First lay down your dies, cutting side up onto your Base Plate A as shown below

Then lay your card over the top of the dies, ensuring that you have the "right side" of the card facing down... if you are using one sided patterned paper the pattern would be facing down.

Next lay your Cutting Plate C on the top of the dies and paper to make a sandwich. Then place it in your machine to roll through to cut the shapes.  I like to roll mine through the machine twice, just to make sure that all the pieces are cut correctly.

When you remove the cutting plate you can see that all the dies have cut through the black card stock and shown below.

When I remove the bulk of the paper I am left with my dies with the paper inside. It is really easy to remove the paper from the dies - simply by tipping them over... the paper should just fall out.  Well it does for me, most of the time...  but sometimes I have to use my paper die pick or a pin,  to help push it out. The dies have little holes on the back for just this job if you need to :-) 

Now it's just a matter of removing the little cut bits from the die cut, then you will be left with your Street Lamp, Butterfly and Filigree Corner die cuts.... now it's time to put them on a card!!

This is my card that I used my die cuts on... It's Travel Marci. I have coloured her with my Copic's and used some bright Amy Tangerine Paper to set her off.  My die cuts look so awesome in black, you can really see all the details of them:-)

Stamp: Travel Marci 

Dies: Street Lamp, Butterfly set, Filigree Corner

Paper: Amy Tangerine - sketchbook

Embellishments: Ruffled Ribbon, Ric Rac, Bike Charm, Ribbon, String, Button, Sewing Machine.

Colour: 

Copic: 

Skin: E0000, E00, E11, R20

Hair: E11, E15, E18  

Clothes and Luggage: RV63, RV66, RV69, C2, C4, C6, C0, 

BG0000, BG01, BG05, BG09

Thanks for looking and I hope my Tutorial was helpful!!

Hugs Karen

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