Stretch Your Dies - Day 6 - Border Dies

This is so fun!  Just think ... vacation for a week + an online card class!  Today's Online Card Classes Stretch Your Dies lessons are about using your border dies.  I used my Die-namics Snow Drifts die by My Favorite Things; it can be used for lots more than just snow!.  For the rainbow, I used my brand-new You and Me die by Sizzix.  The stamp is also new, and it's from the Stampabilities Card Phrases set from Hobby Lobby.

UPDATE!  There was a discussion on the class forum about keeping our workspace tidy.  Yesterday, I managed to straighten up my area, and while I was working today, I did my best to put everything away as I used it.  Here's what the main area looks like right now:

 

 

Remember!  Whether you think you can or you think you can't, you're right!

One cut ... two ways

In today's Online Card Class called Stretch Your Dies, we learned how to use our mini dies in a variety of ways.  I don't have a lot of dies, but I do have a Cricut Expression 2!  So, using Cricut Craft Room, I managed to lay out all of these tiny stars.  I then cut them out along with my Simon Says Stamp Thanks Craft Die S202.  I used the cut out to adhere the pieces to a piece of white cardstock.  Then I added the green cardstock to another white card blank to make a second version.  Cool beans!

Don't forget: Whether you think you can or you think you can't ... you're right!

Spring Break!

Yes, it's time for Spring Break!  I am ready (as are the students!) for this week to relax, refresh and recharge.

I was so excited to discover that the Online Card Class titled Stretch Your Dies started today!  At the last minute last night, I decided to register.  I am not disappointed!  Already, I have made an adorable card using one of today's lessons from Jennifer McGuire.  I pinned this card just yesterday, and I knew that it would be perfect to scraplift (cardlift??) with this technique.  I used my Simon Says Stamp Big Hello die to cut the piece that I attached, and then I glitzed it up with my clear Wink of Stella pen. 

I have to mention that I love using the knot-tying technique by Stamper Dog titled Save Ribbon Tying a Finger Knot Bow.  I use this technique a lot, but every time I do, I have to watch the video.