Today I am sharing my creations using the Large Die of the Month from Spellbinders.
This is the Colorblocking Circles and Stripes die set. This set contains 10 dies.
The largest die in this set cuts 3 strips of paper that are 8-1/2" long and vary in width. There is a curved die that is mean to be layered with a second die cut to create three circle openings in a row. The circle sentiments fit in this openings. There are 3 circle dies that you can use around the sentiments or to create a solid layer for behind the sentiment. You can also use these to build the layering circles or half circles on, which are the other two dies you see below the sentiment dies. You can see these dies and how they work in my video below.
If you can not see the video up on this screen, you can also view it on my YouTube channel.
Now let's take a look at the two slimline cards I made using this die set.
As you can see I had some fun using the stripes die. As you may have guessed if you have visited my blog before, I love slimline cards, so having this die to do different techniques is very cool.
For my first card I did a diagonal rainbow pattern.
I picked card stocks from my stash with more of a pastel or muted feel to them. I really wanted to use the Clear Stamp of the Month set, Circles of Sunshine. It reminds me of graphic t-shirts you might buy while on vacation at a National Park. I have seen them with a rainbow background, so that is the inspiration behind today's cards.
I also used the curved die, you can see what it looks like here overlapped with a second die cut. It's a pretty neat die and can be used repeatedly to make a great background on a card.
I use that die repeatedly on my second card.
I added one to the center of this card where I added my stamps circles and one die cut sentiment circle. Then I added a partial piece to each end to extend the circles down the length of this slimline card.
I also used the stripes die on this card to make a plaid and woven background. You'll have to watch the video to see how I did this. It was easier than I thought.
Thank you for letting me share these dies and cards with you today. If you are interested in any of the supplies I used, you can find them linked for you below.
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