Making the Most of Die Cutting Machines | February 2010 + Silhouette Blog & Texture (Nichol Spohr LLC)

February 05, 2010

Making the Most of Die Cutting Machines | February 2010 + Silhouette Blog & Texture

I have lots to share today.

Not only do I have several projects to share now but later this evening I, along with Mary Macaskill, Jen Jockisch and Jen Martakis am hosting tonight's online crop at Two Peas. Please join us for lots of great challenges, chats and PRIZES!!!! Click HERE for more information.

February's Making the Most of Die Cutting Machines: Quickutz Epix Six

(c) Two Peas in a Bucket

Everything on this layout (the birds, frames, branch, photo corners, title and embossed strip) was created with dies run through the Epic Six. Even the red felt heart (a Cuttlebug die) was used with the Epic Six die cutting machine.

Video How To:

Supplies:

Epix Six Die Cutting Tool by Quickutz
Branches 4x4 Die Shape by Quickutz
Birds 4x4 Die Cut Shapes by Quickutz
Photo Corner 2x2 Die Cut Shape by Quickutz
Photo Frame Border Die Shape by Quickutz
Instant Photo Cookie Cutter Die Shape by Quickutz
Blossom Classic Essential 2x2 Alphabet by Quickutz
Houndstooth Border Embossing Folder by Quickutz
Chipboard 4x12 Adhesive Sheets by Quickutz
White 12x12 AC Cardstock Pack by American Crafts
Earthtones 12x12 AC Cardstock Pack by American Crafts
Letterbox 12x12 Paper Pack by American Crafts
Brown Fuzzy Adhesive Vinyl by Silhouette
Anytime Messages Clear Design Stamps by Hero Arts
Large Sentiments Clear Acrylic Stamps by American Crafts
Designer Woodgrain Wood Mounted Stamp by Hero Arts
Old Paper Tim Holtz Distress Ink by Ranger
Soft Pool Shadow Ink by Hero Arts
Tulip Ink by CTMH
Ink Blending Tool by Ranger
Ducks in a Row Label Stickers by October Afternoon
Mini Paper Clips by Tim Holtz
Copper Buttons Vintage Findings by Making Memories
Label Punch and Bookplate (Stampin' Up)
Corner Chomper Crop-a-dile by We R Memory Keepers (now back in stock!!!)
Tiny Attacher by Tim Holtz
Heart Die (Cuttlebug)
Felt (Heather Bailey)

For more information, PDF handout and more, click HERE.

Silhouette Blog (Texturized Layout):

Silhouette Blog | February 5, 2010

How To:

Color block background with 1 - 4x6 photo, a strip of 3 - 2x3 photos, 3x4 piece of paper and a 6x6 piece of paper with 6x6 vellum overlay. Machine stitch around color blocked background.
Resize snowman shape to 6" tall and cut from white AC Cardstock. (snowman_C00143_19547)
Resize snowflakes (snowflake_doily_C00145_19547 & snowflake_doily_2_C00144_19547) to 3", 2.5" & 2.25" and cut from white AC Cardstock.
Run snowman and two of the snowflakes through Epic Six using the Cuttlebug Tiny Bubbles embossing folder to add texture.
Print journaling on the remaining (largest) snowflake die cut.
Cut ribbon weaving scalloped border (essential_ribbon_weaving_strips_C000283_20509) from Bella Blvd. paper.
Weave white satin ribbon through die cut, tie in a bow and secure ends with Tiny Attacher. Add button embellishment to center of bow.
Die cut snowman again using the same brown patterned paper used for ribbon weaving. (I die cut them both at the same time). Cut hat from design and adhere over embossed snowman. Add tiny florals & brad to the hat. Sew mismatched black buttons on for the eyes. Add black gems for mouth. Trim "scarf" from snowman die cut and replace with ribbon scarf.
Die cut title (love_C00025_19547) from blue cardstock. Remove inside cutting lines and cut again from vellum. Layer cardstock design on vellum and adhere to layout as shown.
Stamp date on October Afternoon label sticker and adhere as shown.
Cut phrase from Bella Blvd. paper and adhere to title block as shown.
Print & Cut tab (documenting_life_sideline_tabs_C00107_19547) and adhere above title block. Add CTMH photo turn for embellishment.
Sew buttons to embossed snowflakes and adhere to layout.