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Hi there, Becca Feeken with Amazing Paper Grace here to spread my love of borders.  Seriously, borders are normally where my inspiration starts on a card because I'm thinking about the framing or what special element I'm going to use to draw your eye in to the center. For the past couple of weeks I've been showing different frames to give your card that unique something. I'd be remiss if I didn't tell you there are tons of other ways and places you can use the same borders, in fact, today we're going to take them to the edge. Taking one of the borders and simply cutting it from each edge of the card -- before assembly the card base -- will give you a shaped card. It's easy, and I'll show you how! Instructions: 1. Cut a cream panel 7" tall by 5" wide and score 1" from top, cut the other cream panel 6" tall by 5" wide. 2. Align S4-707 Graceful Damask Border die along left edge of paper - cut and emboss. 3. Align S4-707 Graceful Damask Border die along right edge of paper but positioned horizontally on plates such that the previously cut and embossed motif will hang over the edge. Cut and Emboss in this manner. 4. Do this with both panels and see the results above. 5. Trim the top corners off of the panel with the score line - Adhere one panel to the other using the adhesive along the top. 6. Stamp sentiment on a panel cut with S5-250 Art Deco Astoria Labels Die #4 (smallest die size is #1) in cream and layer it using foam tape with a panel cut using Die #5. 7. Add a flourish to the flowers using the decorative piece from S6-082 Classic Elegance Label. Finish with ribbon and pearls. How many of your borders can you take to the edge? Take a fresh look at Graceful Borders and edge out one more lovely way to make cards. Sending hugs! Becca Feeken – www.amazingpapergrace.com Spellbinders Supplies:

• S4-707 Graceful Damask Border
• S6-112 Graceful 6 x 6 Frame Maker
• S5-250 Art Deco Astoria Labels
• S6-082 Classic Elegance Label
• PE-100 Platinum™ 6 Die Cutting And Embossing Machine – 6" Platform
• T-001 Tool ‘N One™

Other Products Used: Wordsworth Rubber Stamps, Neenah Class Crest 80lb Smooth Natural White Card Stock. Pink Cardstock, May Arts Silk Ribbon, 3M Foam Tape, Score Board, Ruler, Paper Trimmer, Ribbon, Prima Flowers, Pearls

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Hello friends! Today I have this vintage Easter basket to share with you created with Spellbinders Lattice Floral Basket die set from my Celebrate the Day Collection. This basket is quite simple to assemble, all the work is in the die. The flower dies and handle are also included in this die set. Instructions:

1. To create basket base, die cut 2 pieces with Lattice Floral Basket die set from designer cardstock.

1. Apply double sided adhesive tape on tabs and attach both pieces together at the base of basket. You can also use glue.

1. Apply 1/8” wide double sided adhesive tape around right square on 4 sides as pictured below. Fold at scored lines before next step.

1. Overlap left square on top of right square with adhesive tape and press together. Repeat this process with 4 sides to form basket base.

1. Die cut multiple flowers with flower dies included in the set. Color edges with distress inks using foam applicators and Tool ‘n One™. Shape flowers with stylus tips and then glue petals together to form flowers.

1. I used 2 petals for the flower and 1 petal for the leaves to form the flower. Embellish center of flowers with Nuvo Crystal Drops.

1. Die cut handle twice and glue together for a stronger handle. Make a bow with silk ribbon and then adhere to center of handle. Adhere smaller flowers to the handle. Attach handle to basket using glue.

1. Glue larger flowers to four sides of basket as pictured below.

1. Fill basket with Easter chocolate eggs and your basket is done.

Spellbinders Supplies: Lattice Floral Basket Etched Dies PE-100 Spellbinders® Platinum™ 6 Die Cutting and Embossing Machine Tool ‘n One™ Foam Applicator – Circle For Too ‘N One Stylus Tips For Tool 'n One™ Other Supplies: Maja Design – Walking in the Forest Paper Collection, Ranger Distress Inks (Broken China, Peeled Paint, Mowed Lawn, Picked Raspberry), Nuvo Glitter Drops (Sherbert Shimmer, Dazzling Blue), May Arts Silk Ribbon, Pearls, Simply Defined 1/8” Wide Double Sided Adhesive Tape, Glue. Thanks for visiting and have a wonderful week! Marisa Job

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Hello friends! Today I have this vintage Easter basket to share with you created with Spellbinders Lattice Floral Basket die set from my Celebrate the Day Collection. This basket is quite simple to assemble, all the work is in the die. The flower dies and handle are also included in this die set. Instructions:

1. To create basket base, die cut 2 pieces with Lattice Floral Basket die set from designer cardstock.

1. Apply double sided adhesive tape on tabs and attach both pieces together at the base of basket. You can also use glue.

1. Apply 1/8” wide double sided adhesive tape around right square on 4 sides as pictured below. Fold at scored lines before next step.

1. Overlap left square on top of right square with adhesive tape and press together. Repeat this process with 4 sides to form basket base.

1. Die cut multiple flowers with flower dies included in the set. Color edges with distress inks using foam applicators and Tool ‘n One™. Shape flowers with stylus tips and then glue petals together to form flowers.

1. I used 2 petals for the flower and 1 petal for the leaves to form the flower. Embellish center of flowers with Nuvo Crystal Drops.

1. Die cut handle twice and glue together for a stronger handle. Make a bow with silk ribbon and then adhere to center of handle. Adhere smaller flowers to the handle. Attach handle to basket using glue.

1. Glue larger flowers to four sides of basket as pictured below.

1. Fill basket with Easter chocolate eggs and your basket is done.

Spellbinders Supplies: Lattice Floral Basket Etched Dies PE-100 Spellbinders® Platinum™ 6 Die Cutting and Embossing Machine Tool ‘n One™ Foam Applicator – Circle For Too ‘N One Stylus Tips For Tool 'n One™ Other Supplies: Maja Design – Walking in the Forest Paper Collection, Ranger Distress Inks (Broken China, Peeled Paint, Mowed Lawn, Picked Raspberry), Nuvo Glitter Drops (Sherbert Shimmer, Dazzling Blue), May Arts Silk Ribbon, Pearls, Simply Defined 1/8” Wide Double Sided Adhesive Tape, Glue. Thanks for visiting and have a wonderful week! Marisa Job

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