Because I am preparing for a longish holiday, I am writing this early and scheduling it to publish, so that I don't miss the date like I almost did last month!
This time I have made a layered card showing a simple nativity scene. This was a cutting file I purchased from one of the Facebook groups I belong to, and it was designed as a shadow box.
When making a shadow box, each layer is cut to the full size and placed in order inside a deep shadow box frame. But I wanted to flatten it for a card, and this would have been very bulky as there are ten layers as well as the base card. So I spent some time in my Silhouette software, deciding which ares were needed from each layer and cutting them down so that my eventual stacked card would not be too thick for posting.
Having made the first card fairly successfully, I made use of the files I had prepared and cut another three sets. They didn't take too long to assemble so now I have another set of four cards to add to my stash.
The yellow script should have been cut out of the blue top layer to show the yellow layer underneath, but I had trouble cutting these small letters, so instead I cut the blue layer complete and cut the script from yellow vinyl, which always cuts beautifully. And the effect is the same, just neater.
I will be linking this up to the Rudolph day Challenge on Scraps of life by Scrappy Mo.
8 comments:
Oh Kate...you should be a craft teacher! I always love to read how you created things on your machine, You seem very comfortable with it!
This is such a lovely card. I have a special fondness for religious Christmas cards.
Thanks for taking part in the Rudolph Days Challenge.
Maureen aka Scrappymo
WOW Kate these are stunning - you are so clever with you machine(s)
Blessings
Maxine
These are beautiful Kate, have a happy holiday xxx
Beautiful cards Kate and how great that you've made them with your die cutting machine. I have 4 machines and non see the light of day very often. Thanks for joining in the fun at Rudolph Days this month.
Sue xx
Hi Kate,
Happy rudolf Days.
I agree with Maureen you should be a craft teacher I am always in awe of your techniques you use and the wonderful work on your Silhouette.
These are really fabulous and I love the beautiful scene.
That wording is fine and wonderfully attached too.
Thank you for joining the Rudolf Challenge.
Lots of crafty love. Jenny L. DT
These are beautiful Kate! Your simplified layering looks perfect as is and doesn't need anything more! Thanks for stopping by my blog earlier, I'll be following you in future as I'm woeful at using my Silhouette - plus you have such a great name ;) ! Hugs, Kate!
OH! Kate you cut the layers down perfectly, love the colours you used, they are gorgeous cards. I Love you used vinyl for the sentiment, I agree, so much easier than cutting fine letters. I'd love you to tell me how you placed them onto the card, I always have the transfer sheet pick up the surrounding card.
Faith x
Such an effective design, it looks lovely.
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