Friday 8 January 2016

Friday Die Day

Hello friends

This week's Friday Die Day features Stack and Fan Flowers,
a die set designed by Becca Feeken who has her own line with Spellbinders
called Amazing Paper Grace.

These dies enable you to create lovely 3D flowers.

The die measurements are approximately:

Petal 1: 2.70 x 1.50 inches
Petal 2: 2.50 x 1.30 inches
Petal 3: 1.90 x 1.05 inches
Petal 4: 1.75 x 0.90 inches
Petal 5: 1.40 x 0.75 inches
Petal 6: 1.30 x 0.70 inches
Small Leaves: 0.90 x 1.8 inches
Large Leaves: 1.10 x 2.25 inches
 
This is how they look cut/embossed.

 
I've chosen to use the middle sized scallop edge petal, cut/embossed 9
and also cut 9 from patterned vellum to overlay.

 
To create the flower you insert a brad through the end hole and begin to stack.

 
Keep stacking until you have each one inserted.

 
Then flip the flower over, fold/loop the petal gently and insert the second hole over the brad.
 
Tip: select a brad with a nice long stem!  

 
The back of the flower.

 
The front.

 
My card base is matted ivory, gold and some of the matching vellum.
The stamp is Lawn Fawn - Scripty Sayings.


Then just a case of placing the flower and a couple of the
very pretty filigree leaves cut from matching gold card.


Some close up pics.



They are fun to do and not just limited to card,
try using felt and fabric for a different look.
 
Take care friends - wishing you all a great weekend.

 

24 comments

  1. Morning Christine
    Love this card. The colours are perfect, and the dies will be so usefull
    Pat x

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  2. Lovely card Christine, the flower is a brilliant idea, I also love vellum but have trouble getting it to stay stuck, even using high tack red tape, any suggestions?
    Chris xx

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    1. Hi Christine, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L do a vellum adhesive which is pretty good. I tend to stick mine and then cover any visible tape/glue with an embellishment or another trick is to use photo corners :)

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    2. Thanks Christine, very helpful, love your hints and tips. X

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  3. Lovely card & a great design, could be used for many occasions.

    Michele

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  4. Pretty card and die set with a lot of dies x xhazel

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  5. Hi Christine
    Beautiful card love the vellum touch and color used.
    Have a great weekend.
    Elaine H X

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  6. Clever die set Had I not seen your post I would not have had a clue how it worked I love the colours and vellum you chose

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  7. Hi Christine,
    Love your card today,thank you for another great FDD.
    I hope you have a good day ...take care. x.

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  8. Hi Christine a lovely card today, reminds me of the little windmills and I too love the vellum.
    Have a lovely weekend.
    Anne Owens xx

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  9. Good Morning Christine!
    I love these leaves but not so keen on the Flowers shape even though you have made them look good!
    Have lovely day Christine!
    Take care
    Love Marg

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  10. Lovely card today Christine, the vellum really sets it off, particularly on the flower.
    Great FDD!
    Enjoy your day.
    Janice x

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  11. Morning Christine, I love Becca's dies and I love this card, the flower is gorgeous with the vellum overlay, I'm loving the patterned vellum you have used. I'm also loving your 'french manicure'. Thank you for the fabulous tutorial.
    Lots of love from Patricia xx

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  12. Morning Christine, I love Becca's dies and I love this card, the flower is gorgeous with the vellum overlay, I'm loving the patterned vellum you have used. I'm also loving your 'french manicure'. Thank you for the fabulous tutorial.
    Lots of love from Patricia xx

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  13. Very nice card Christine, thanks Ann

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  14. Unusual dies Christine and glad you showed us how the flower was formed! So different. Best wishes Jackie x

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  15. Hi Christine
    These are lovely, unusual flowers and the leaves are gorgeous too. One for the wishlist me thinks.
    Take care
    Lesley

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  16. Glad you showed us how to make the flowers or I would not have a clue. Very pretty though.

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  17. Morning Christine,
    Thank you so very different.
    Christine I hope you can Help, Is there going to be a Spellbinders show from CHA? Thank you Kitty.

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    1. Hi Kitty, there is going to be quite a few videos live from CHA from the Spellbinders booth - they will be uploaded to Facebook. Also worth keeping an eye on the Spellbinders website too.

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  18. Hi Christine received my pegs today that I was chosen to win.
    Thank you so much.
    Anne Owens xx

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  19. what a gorgeous card! The die set is cool, the leaves are just beautiful! xxx

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  20. Hi Christine, Wow! What a lovely card and the flower is just fantastic!! I love your use of the vellum both with the flower and the background. Janelle x

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