Making the Most of Die Cutting Machines | March 2010 (featuring the Slice & @dearlizzy))

This month's die cutting class features the Making Memories Slice. 

I know I said this before when I shared the sneaks but I think the following projects are my favorites so far this year. Very colorful, springy and fun.

All the die cuts except for those tiny, tiny butterflies were created with the Slice + different design cards. So easy and fun. 

(c) Two Peas in a Bucket

(c) Two Peas in a Bucket

(c) Two Peas in a Bucket

The photo actions I used on the picture of my daughter are from Pioneer Woman. Specifically the action, Lovely & Etherreal, for the dreamy, soft look on this photo.   

Supplies:

• Giddy Grasshopper Dear Lizzy Collection Paper by American Crafts
• Sweet Strawberry Dear Lizzy Collection Paper by American Crafts
• Dragonfly Dance Dear Lizzy Collection Paper by American Crafts
• Picking Pansies Dear Lizzy Collection Paper by American Crafts
• Swallowtail Social Dear Lizzy Collection Paper by American Crafts
• Honeydew Hop Dear Lizzy Collection Paper by American Crafts
• Kraft 8.5x11 Cardstock by Bazzill
• Dear Lizzy Shiny Flair Adhesive Badges by American Crafts
• Mini Paper Clips by Tim Holtz
• Clear Buttons by CTMH
• Cling Dots Remountable Rubber Cling Stamp by Hero Arts
• Modern Lines Wood Mounted Stamp by Hero Arts
• Ali Edwards Simply You Stamp by Technique Tuesday
• Date Stamp
• Stamp Inks by CTMH (Tulip, Sorbet & Juniper)
• Uni Ball Signo Gel Pen Bold Point by Uni-Ball
• Slice Machine Starter Kit by Making Memories
• Slice 12x12 Glass Cutting Mat by Making Memories
• Slice Noteworthy Design Card by Making Memories
• Slice Basic Shapes 2 Design Card by Making Memories
• Slice Animal Crackers Design Card by Making Memories
• Classic Butterfly Craft Punch by Making Memories
• 3-In-1 Butterfly Craft Punch by Making Memories
• Tiny Attacher by Tim Holtz

The topiary is just the right decoration for Spring and Easter. And I promise it was easy peasy to make!

In addition to the die cut flowers, I purchased a styrofoam ball, two styrofoam discs (to fit inside the ceramic pot) and a dowel stick.

 (c) Two Peas in a Bucket

(c) Two Peas in a Bucket

(c) Two Peas in a Bucket  

The two discs were placed in the pot and I simply pushed the dowel rod in all the way, then I pushed the round styrofoam ball down on the other end. I secured it with a little hot glue. I tied a yellow grosgrain ribbon around the rod and shredded some scrap paper in our paper shredder to create "custom matching grass". 

The rest of the directions are near the end of the how to video below:

Supplies for topiary:

• Giddy Grasshopper Dear Lizzy Collection Paper by American Crafts
  
• Sweet Strawberry Dear Lizzy Collection Paper by American Crafts
  
• Dragonfly Dance Dear Lizzy Collection Paper by American Crafts
  
• Picking Pansies Dear Lizzy Collection Paper by American Crafts
  
• Swallowtail Social Dear Lizzy Collection Paper by American Crafts
  
• Honeydew Hop Dear Lizzy Collection Paper by American Crafts
  
• Friendly Fern Dear Lizzy Collection Paper by American Crafts
• Cheerful Cherry Dear Lizzy Collection Paper by American Crafts
• Puddle Play Dear Lizzy Collection Paper by American Crafts
• Lazy Ladybug Dear Lizzy Collection Paper by American Crafts
• Humble Honeybee Dear Lizzy Collection Paper by American Crafts
• Beehive Brunch Dear Lizzy Collection Paper by American Crafts
• White Vintage Sew On Buttons by Jenni Bowlin
• Orange Viintage Sew On Buttons by Jenni Bowlin
• Red Vintage Sew On Buttons by Jenni Bowlin
• Pewter Stick Pins by Jenni Bowlin
• Antique Stick Pins by Jenni Bowlin
• Shell Stick Pins by Jenni Bowlin
• Cream Stick Pins by Jenni Bowlin
• Iridescent Maya Mist by Maya Road
• Slice Machine Starter Kit by Making Memories
  
• Slice 12x12 Glass Cutting Mat by Making Memories
  
• Slice Basic Shapes 2 Design Card by Making Memories
  

Click HERE for the PDF handout and more information.

To chat about this class, please visit the Education Forum at Two Peas HERE.

Wishing everyone a fabulous weekend. I will be posting some things I didn't get around to sharing during the week on the blog this weekend, so stay tuned!

Comments

[Rebecca]

I was so excited to see you using the Slice this month. I don't have the other two machines you used the last two months (although I still thoroughly devoured your tutorials!). I have a Slice and am so excited to put your tutorial to work. Love the LO and the topiary! Thank you Nichol! Can't wait for next month :)

[Sylvia]

Awesome!!! Thanks so much for this wonderful How-To's!!!

[Nikki M]

Look away, look away! Your amazing work had already convinced me that I needed a Silhouette...I CANNOT bring home a Slice too. :) So very convincing though. Wonderful projects as always. Thanks for the tutorials and challenges.

[Nichol Spohr LLC]

Ha! Thanks Nikki!

[Sheri Reguly]

Gorgeous projects as always, Nichol!
I especially love the multicolored title on the layout. It really adds that extra something. :)

[Mary MacAskill]

Gosh you are just amazing! I love that layout of your daughter - everything about it is perfect! :)

[Vicki Boutin]

Gorgeous stuff!!!

[Sandi N.]

Nichol

Your amazing!!!

Sandi N.