Thanks!

Good Morning Crafty Friends,

I'd like to share a fun thank you card using the Wicker Panel die from the brand new 2014 Summer Collection.  You have seen it in a few different posts this week and here's my version— I have always liked diagonal designs.

 I'm not sure you can tell from the photo but the word "Thanks" is connected to the chocolate brown portion by way of a strategic die cutting technique…interested?  It's easy and has a great effect.

First, determine the position of your Script Thanks die, in this case I chose a diagonal slant.  Draw a pencil line from edge-to-edge on the card using a ruler.   Now, position the lower edge of the die slightly below the pencil line, tape in place. The part below the line will be left uncut when we are finished and will "stand up" on the card.  Add the clear cover plate and now you're ready to run it through the die cut machine.

  Note that my pencil line is on the edge of the white die cut platform— only this portion of the card is on the platform and will be cut.

Next, remove tape and die, position your ruler on the pencil line (below the die cut) and, using a sharp craft knife and a cutting mat, cut the paper areas between the letters on that pencil line and discard the scraps.  Finally, erase your handy pencil line, it's job is done. 

Presto! If you're like me, you'll be looking at all your dies for words that will work this way–so fun!

Layer bubblegum gingham paper, cut slightly smaller than the note card cover, then adhere the "Thanks" panel (elevated by foam tape on the reverse side).

Complete the card by adding the Wicker Lattice, layered Petal Party and Fancy Blossoms, along with the Fresh Foliage (cut apart and pieced into the design).

Be sure to check out the new Summer Collection —which ones are your favorites?  These are arriving now in stores! 

Happy Friday,