I was so excited about the results of my first experiment using one of the Fancy Frames dies, I just had to use the other one! Fancy Frames (#159176) is included in the Seasonal Sale (November 15-18) at a 20% discount!
This “filigree” die is the same size as the other one: 4½” tall x 3″ wide. So I was utterly perplexed why this fit perfectly on a standard card base, with equal margins all the way around. And yet, when used on a note card, it also fit with equal margins. But the proportions of the cards are not identical. How could this be? I used my grid paper to do the math. The frame (matted here) should have narrower margins on the side. And then, SMH, I measured the card base and discovered it was actually 5½” tall x 4″ wide — not 4¼”. The difference will not be noticeable to the recipient, I’m pretty sure, and I will continue to make this “mistake” when I use these dies again!
To add more shimmer and shine, I used a little trick. Did you know you can heat emboss images stamped in Classic Ink? You can do this two ways: (1) immediately pour clear embossing powder over the stamped image (before the ink has time to dry) and heat emboss; or (2) ink up the stamp in VersaMark ink, then in Classic Ink. Then sprinkle with powder and heat emboss the image. I used the first method. It’s kind of magical to see the image shiny and raised, but you must act quickly! The second way is more reliable, but if you’re going to do several, you need to thoroughly clean the ink from the stamp before starting over so the VersaMark pad is not totally trashed (just maybe a little). Don’t forget that Framed & Festive will not be in the January-April 2023 Mini Catalog and is only available while supplies last.
I flat adhered the stem ends of the little holly leaves using Multipurpose Liquid Glue. When the glue was dry, I stuck a tiny piece of Stampin’ Dimensional under each tip, then brush on Wink of Stella.
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 Sparkle Glimmer Paper [146957] |
