Welcome to the August Edition of Making the Cut, my monthly video series at Simon Says Stamp! This month I am sharing a trio of modern squares backgrounds cards created with Basic Squares Wafer Dies. I love finding ways to take basics from my stash and using them in fun and unusual ways! Something as simple as a square is instantly transformed when tipped at an angle and inlaid for a stunning pattern! Pop a gorgeous floral die and sentiment strip on top and you have beautiful cards for any occasion!
V I D E O T U T O R I A L
Watch the creation of these die cut cards from start to finish below or click HERE to watch in HD:
THE BACKGROUNDS
All three backgrounds were created exactly the same with the Basic Squares Wafer Dies. Six squares were die cut and then five squares were die cut again with the next smallest square, essentially giving you five frames and a square. The center of each top fold card base was found with a ruler and I placed a small pencil mark there. Taking the largest frame, I adhered it to the top of the card and trimmed the excess. The next large frame was adhered next to it on a side and the excess trimmed. The excess pieces were then used to fill in the bottom and other side of the panel. The rest of the frames/squares were adhered the same way until the entire background was finished.
Inlaying the squares/frames gives you a nice flat panel, perfect for embellishing, isn't too thick, and is easy to mail. I don't recommend placing squares one on top of another as the layers get super thick, making them difficult to trim with scissors or a paper trimmer and you won't be left with a flat surface to embellish.
SUNFLOWER CARD
The following colors of cardstock were used to die cut the Basic Squares Wafer Dies:
- Hero Arts Pesto Cardstock
- Hero Arts Palm Cardstock
- Lawn Fawn Sage Leaf Cardstock
- Lawn Fawn Rainforest Cardstock
Once the background was assembled, Stick It Adhesive was adhered to both sides of a piece of Neenah 80 lb. Cardstock. The Sunflower Stem Die was die cut from the cardstock, the backing paper removed from the floral, and adhered to the front of the card. Another Sunflower Stem was die cut from a separate piece of smooth white cardstock. The backing paper was removed from the flower on the front of the card and the other die cut adhered on top. The flower was also die cut from Lawn Fawn Sunflower Cardstock, Lawn Fawn Chocolate Bar Cardstock, and Hero Arts Palm Cardstock. The flower pieces were inlaid into the design.
A Sentiment Strips Reverse Be Happy was trimmed into a strip and adhered to the design with foam adhesive.
The card was finished with a scattering of Pretty Pink Posh Sparkling Clear Confetti Mix sequins and a Trinity Stamps Funfetti Heart.
CROCUS CARD
The following colors of cardstock were used to die cut the Basic Squares Wafer Dies:
- Hero Arts Nautical Cardstock
- Simon Says Stamp Blue Violet Cardstock
- Hero Arts Lapis Cardstock
- Lawn Fawn Moonstone Cardstock
- Lawn Fawn Blue Jay Cardstock
Once the background was assembled, Stick It Adhesive was adhered to both sides of a piece of Neenah 80 lb. Cardstock. A Crocus Flowers die was die cut from the cardstock, the backing paper removed from the floral, and adhered to the front of the card. Another Crocus Flower was die cut from a separate piece of smooth white cardstock. The backing paper was removed from the flower on the front of the card and the other die cut adhered on top. The flower was also die cut from Simon Says Stamp Lavender Cardstock and Hero Arts Palm Cardstock. The flower pieces were inlaid into the design.
A Sentiment Strips Reverse Be Happy was trimmed into a strip and adhered to the design with foam adhesive.
The card was finished with a scattering of Pretty Pink Posh Sparkling Clear Confetti Mix sequins.
DAHLIA CARD
The following colors of cardstock were used to die cut the Basic Squares Wafer Dies:
- Simon Says Stamp Audrey Blue Cardstock
- Simon Says Stamp Peacock Teal Cardstock
- Simon Says Stamp Sea Glass Cardstock
Once the background was assembled, Stick It Adhesive was adhered to both sides of a piece of Neenah 80 lb. Cardstock. A Dahlia Stem was die cut from the cardstock, the backing paper removed from the floral, and adhered to the front of the card. Another Dahlia Stem was die cut from a separate piece of smooth white cardstock. The backing paper was removed from the flower on the front of the card and the other die cut adhered on top. The flower was also die cut from Simon Says Stamp Cotton Candy Cardstock and Lawn Fawn Cilantro Cardstock. The flower pieces were inlaid into the design.
A Sentiment Strips Reverse Be Happy was trimmed into a strip and adhered to the design with foam adhesive.
The card was finished with a scattering of Pretty Pink Posh Sparkling Clear Confetti Mix sequins.
S U P P L I E S
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