I've got a few tips for working with the On Board Books in die-cut shapes, so I thought I'd post the directions for you with the tips worked in. These can be adapted for whatever shape you like. The large picture and list of supplies is in yesterday's article.
Using BigShot Die-Cut Machine, cut out Scallop Circle #2 and Little Leaves from Sage Shadow Card Stock, Sweetest Stem from Blush Blossom Card Stock and photo place holder Circles #2 from Whisper White Card Stock.
- Tip: If you want a contrasting photo mat, use the card stock piece with the circles cut out of it to trace around your photo. Cut along the inside of the pencil mark. Trace the circle cutout on coordinating card stock with a thick pencil and cut along the outside of the mark. This will give you a nice thin mat that will fit inside the scalloped circle. You can save your extra pieces as templates.
- Trace chipboard bird face down on reverse side of Chocolate Chip Patterns Designer Series Paper. Trace bird face up on Chocolate Chip Card Stock. Cut both out.
- Adhere Designer Series Paper to face of bird with Anywhere Glue Stick. Sand edges with Sanding Blocks. This evens up the edges and camouflages those slight mis-alignments that can happen - sometimes you just don't want to use glitter! If you want to hang your picture with ribbon or string, or make a book or banner, punch the hole through with the Crop-A-Dile.
- Sponge edges of Sweetest Stem (and photo mat if it matches) with Cameo Coral Classic Stampin' Pad. Sponge edges of Little Leaves and Scallop Circle with Sage Shadow Classic Stampin' Pad.
- Layer photo or placeholder on mat, then on Scallop Circle. Adhere to front of bird. If you are hanging your picture with ribbon or string, or making a book or banner, punch the hole through the added layers with the Crop-A-Dile.
- Adhere Little Leaves and Sweetest Stem with glue stick, tucking the stems under the scallop circle and leaving the tops loose.
- Place Corduroy Button at base of stems and mark holes with Paper Piercing Tool. Remove button and gently punch through. Also punch hole through for eye in bird's head. Attach Chocolate Chip Sending Love Brad and flatten prongs.
- Use both Piercing Pad and Cutting Mat from Mat Pack under the chipboard to protect your work surface.
- Tint Linen Thread with Cameo Coral Stampin' Write Marker. "Sew" button on top of leaves and stem by threading through holes. Tie in bow.
- Adhere card stock bird to back. If you are hanging your picture with ribbon or string, or making a book or banner, punch the hole through the backing with the Crop-A-Dile. I am hanging my pictures with hook-and-loop mounting tape, but poster mounting tape should also work.
Try out your own version of this project and share your artistry! Email me at mary@3amstamper.com and attach a picture/photo/scan. Plus, if you are a newsletter subscriber, include the list of supplies used and you'll be eligible for my monthly contest. To sign up for my newsletter, click on the button at left.
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