Today I am sharing a clean and simple card that uses negative die cuts to add a level of detail that LOOKS extra fun and takes SECONDS to create! I guarantee you will start seeing all kinds of new creative possibilities when you look at your cardmaking dies after you check this out! To make this card I used the Rubbernecker Nested Rectangle Scallop, Star Burst and Fireworks, Balloons and the sentiment is from the Kittie Says Phrases #1 set.
The Card Base and Negative Die Cut Layer
- Cut an A2 sized card base and scallop layer using white cardstock.
- Place the scallop layer on the cutting platform and lay the Fireworks dies on the layer and run through the machine. Note: These dies are made without an outer cutting edge and are intended to cut a design out of a solid piece of cardstock.
- Cut a piece of red cardstock large enough to fit behind the die cut openings and attach it to the card base using ATG adhesive.
- Apply strips of mounting tape to the back of the scallop layer and attach it to the card base.
The Balloon and Sentiment
- Cut a white strip of cardstock about an inch tall and cut the edges using the rectangle scallop die.
- Stamp the sentiment using Nocturne ink.
- Apply a strip of mounting tape to the back of the sentiment piece and attach it to the card front.
- Cut the balloon using red cardstock.
- Create a small gold bow using metallic gold string and attach it to the balloon using glossy accents. Note: The gold string doesn’t like adhesive very much so I apply a good amount of glossy accents and allow several minutes for it to dry well to make sure the bow has adhered to the balloon.
- Apply a piece of mounting tape to the back of the balloon and attach it to the card front.
Here are the products used for this card.
| Nested Rectangle Scallop Die Cut 5028D | 5319-04D Star Bursts/Fireworks Die | 5319-03D Balloons Die | 3308 Kittie Says Phrases #1 |
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| String by the Spool – Metallic Gold,… | VersaFine Clair Ink Pad, Nocturne | Mini Glossy Accents, Ranger Accents | Scotch Foam Mounting Tape | ATG Kit, Advanced Tape Glider | Teflon Bone Folder, Essentials by Ellen | Scor-Pal Measuring & Scoring Board 12×12 | Crossover II Fabric & Paper Cutting… | Clear Acrylic Block 3.25″ X 4.25″… |
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Does this give you some ideas on how you can use negative die cuts in your cardmaking? Are you seeing all kinds of new possibilities? Let me know – I LOVE to hear what you think!
I absolutely love your card and idea. Thank you for sharing!
This is SO PRETTY & SO FESTIVE, Kittie! It DOES make me think about my dies in a NEW WAY! LOL AND I LOVE the script on your sentiment too!!!! ;)<3
I love the simplicity yet so beautiful. Thank you for reminding us about using the negative piece of our die cuts. I just love this card. Thank you again for sharing with us.
cool use of the die!