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Little Boy Scrapbook Layout with Seth Apter's Dies
Oct 29, 2017
Hello, this is Elena here today sharing a layout made using dies from Seth Apter. These dies are fantastic if you are looking for fun shapes to use for any male or boy projects.
While working on the layouts for my youngest son I found that it’s quite easy to create with mixed media techniques. This time I combined Seth Apter’s dies and mixed media. I started by prepping embellishments for my layout and made plenty of them in advance.
I die-cut S4-810 Strands out of blue cardstock and used patterned paper for the S4-804 Coffee Break die. The main focus was on S4-813 Splat die - is is such an eye catching piece, I placed it on the top of my die cut layers.
I also suggest you keep the leftovers you’ve got after the die-cutting as scraps - they can be used as separate embellishments on your projects.
Repurposing a Die with a Purpose - Is a Bonus
Oct 28, 2017
Did you know that if you buy a die that fulfills one purpose, repurposing that die is a bonus? The good news is that you can keep the secret of what the die is originally for but use bits and pieces of luscious pattern for another home run. I'm Becca Feeken with Amazing Paper Grace - a known die collector. Today I'm sharing how easy it is to take a die with a purpose and repurpose it.
One die I designed that is very close to my heart is Spellbinders S5-289 Booklet Die. First of all, it makes a booklet but doubles as a mini card and is also sized to be used in a box top. With this and many other dies, as long as you can 'camouflage' the original markings, you can use the pattern in many other things. I reached into my bin of castoffs and pulled out an entire filigree piece cut with the Booklet Die. It's perfect for my repurposing project so I made it into a panel for a card. Since I love large background patterns, the Filigree Booklet nicely fits the bill and covers a decent amount of real estate.
For this Booklet die, although you receive two different inserts with the die, I knew I wanted the same inlay insert in each side. Cut and emboss one half of the die at a time. Do this by putting a washi marker on the side of your cutting plate. Roll in to the mark (half way) and roll the die back out the same way. Reseat the inlay in the second opening, turn the die 180 degrees and do the same thing by rolling in half way and back out.
Notice that there is a bar with four holes that makes it obvious this die is used for something else.
Place the diecut so that the holes are camouflaged and no one will ever know this is a booklet die.
Using dies for something other than what they were originally designed for is something that absolutely makes my day. The wonderful byproduct of this curiosity is that it makes you look at your dies for the beauty of their patterns instead of what they make. I take snippets all the time and tuck them behind a piece here or there. Repurpose that beauty, it is an adventure in the making!
Sending hugs!
Becca Feeken – www.amazingpapergrace.com
Repurposing by Cutting
For this Booklet die, although you receive two different inserts with the die, I knew I wanted the same inlay insert in each side. Cut and emboss one half of the die at a time. Do this by putting a washi marker on the side of your cutting plate. Roll in to the mark (half way) and roll the die back out the same way. Reseat the inlay in the second opening, turn the die 180 degrees and do the same thing by rolling in half way and back out.
Notice that there is a bar with four holes that makes it obvious this die is used for something else.
Place the diecut so that the holes are camouflaged and no one will ever know this is a booklet die.
Using dies for something other than what they were originally designed for is something that absolutely makes my day. The wonderful byproduct of this curiosity is that it makes you look at your dies for the beauty of their patterns instead of what they make. I take snippets all the time and tuck them behind a piece here or there. Repurpose that beauty, it is an adventure in the making!
Sending hugs!
Becca Feeken – www.amazingpapergrace.com
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Other Supplies: Bazzill Pomegranate Cardstock, The Fine Touch Metallic Poster Board, The Paper Studio - Vellum, Offray 5/8" Satin Ribbon, K and Company Pearls, Ranger Gold Detail Embossing Powder, Stampabilities Merry and Bright Stamp
Repurposing a Die with a Purpose - Is a Bonus
Oct 28, 2017
Did you know that if you buy a die that fulfills one purpose, repurposing that die is a bonus? The good news is that you can keep the secret of what the die is originally for but use bits and pieces of luscious pattern for another home run. I'm Becca Feeken with Amazing Paper Grace - a known die collector. Today I'm sharing how easy it is to take a die with a purpose and repurpose it.
One die I designed that is very close to my heart is Spellbinders S5-289 Booklet Die. First of all, it makes a booklet but doubles as a mini card and is also sized to be used in a box top. With this and many other dies, as long as you can 'camouflage' the original markings, you can use the pattern in many other things. I reached into my bin of castoffs and pulled out an entire filigree piece cut with the Booklet Die. It's perfect for my repurposing project so I made it into a panel for a card. Since I love large background patterns, the Filigree Booklet nicely fits the bill and covers a decent amount of real estate.
For this Booklet die, although you receive two different inserts with the die, I knew I wanted the same inlay insert in each side. Cut and emboss one half of the die at a time. Do this by putting a washi marker on the side of your cutting plate. Roll in to the mark (half way) and roll the die back out the same way. Reseat the inlay in the second opening, turn the die 180 degrees and do the same thing by rolling in half way and back out.
Notice that there is a bar with four holes that makes it obvious this die is used for something else.
Place the diecut so that the holes are camouflaged and no one will ever know this is a booklet die.
Using dies for something other than what they were originally designed for is something that absolutely makes my day. The wonderful byproduct of this curiosity is that it makes you look at your dies for the beauty of their patterns instead of what they make. I take snippets all the time and tuck them behind a piece here or there. Repurpose that beauty, it is an adventure in the making!
Sending hugs!
Becca Feeken – www.amazingpapergrace.com
Repurposing by Cutting
For this Booklet die, although you receive two different inserts with the die, I knew I wanted the same inlay insert in each side. Cut and emboss one half of the die at a time. Do this by putting a washi marker on the side of your cutting plate. Roll in to the mark (half way) and roll the die back out the same way. Reseat the inlay in the second opening, turn the die 180 degrees and do the same thing by rolling in half way and back out.
Notice that there is a bar with four holes that makes it obvious this die is used for something else.
Place the diecut so that the holes are camouflaged and no one will ever know this is a booklet die.
Using dies for something other than what they were originally designed for is something that absolutely makes my day. The wonderful byproduct of this curiosity is that it makes you look at your dies for the beauty of their patterns instead of what they make. I take snippets all the time and tuck them behind a piece here or there. Repurpose that beauty, it is an adventure in the making!
Sending hugs!
Becca Feeken – www.amazingpapergrace.com

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