Die Cut Butterfly Embellishments

KC Rubbernecker 5102D 2 part Butterfly #3 6 right

When I make simple cards I love to add a touch of elegance with die cut butterfly embellishments.  To make the butterfly even prettier I add a few small stems and flowers.  To make this card I used the Rectangle Combo #2, Butterfly #3, Small Flowers #3, Flower Stems and Best Friends. The Frame and …

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Die Cut Borders for Handmade Cards

KC Rubbernecker 5163D Lamp Post w Accessories 6 right

Decorative die cut borders add so much interest and dimension to our handmade cards.  I love how my white decorative layer pops against the red card base and enhances the die cut images and sentiment.  The red, white and green floral arrangements and the black lamppost and pots look so bold on the background. Although …

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How To Make a Wreath With Die Cuts

KC Rubbernecker 5217-03D Wreath Set 4 right

It’s not as hard as it looks to learn how to make a wreath with die cuts. I used a die specially made for this type of craft but once you know the basic steps and a couple of tricks, you can do this with many different die cuts and elements. And the results are …

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How to make a Mini Wreath

KC Rubbernecker 5217-05D Winter Lamp Post 2 right

Today I’m sharing how to make a mini wreath and how it changed my snowy scene to a festive Christmas card.  I love creating outdoor scenes with lots of falling snow and touches of red to create more interest  For this card I used the Winter Lamp Post, Park Bench, Greenery #2, Evergreen Trees, Cardinals, …

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Cute Christmas Die Cuts for Cards

KC Rubbernecker 5217-01D Evergreen Trees 3 right

Rubbernecker has released some really cute Christmas die cuts this holiday season.  I always love coming up with ideas for using the new dies to make.  The newly released Christmas Mini and Santa Mini sets are so cute and can be used in so many different ways.  For this card I framed them with the …

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