Make The Cut

Both myself and my team mate Anna-Karin asked for a die cut challenge this week; whether you use a die cutting machine, a paper punch, pre-made die cut shapes, or have your own twist on the challenge. Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge Blog would love to see how you are inspired by our challenge this week.

My inspiration this week was the vintage camera die which I thought would be perfect to create a dimensional birthday card for my Brother in Law.

I began by painting the Art Parts Film Strip frame with black soot Distress Paint and then adding white embossing paste through the Classic Words stencil to add numbers to the frame. I then die cut the Vintage Camera die from black Kraft Core card stock and then sanded around the edges to age. The picture wheel has also been cut from Kraft Core card stock and numbers have been added behind using the Crowded Attic Paper Stash.

To add a little more interest I dry brushed gold paint dabber across the frame.

The dry brushing highlights the raised areas.

To create the picture reel I die cut two gears from Kraft Core card stock and cut a narrow strip of card which I rolled and then adhered a gear to each end of the rolled strip.

I added Treasure Gold wax around the edges of my frame to lift the colour a touch and to add another layer of interest. I also included Chitchat stickers, colouring the edges of each sticker with black soot Distress Ink. Film strip ribbon has also been added to my picture reel and to the top of my frame.

For a touch more dimension I also added a compass coin and game spinner to the centre of the picture wheel. I also added two Studio Calico wooden cameras, colouring the edges of each camera with black soot Distress Ink.

For further interest I have added large and mini metal numbers to echo the numbers added in the background.

The sentiment was perfect for this piece, stamped onto Kraft Core card with black Archival Ink.

For more great ideas please pop over to the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge blog and take a look at my fellow team members they have created some inspirational projects. Remember there is also the chance to win a $50 prize from Simon Says Stamp.  I always look forward to seeing your creations each week.

Thanks so much for stopping by and leaving a comment, much appreciated.  Enjoy your week. Tracy x x 

Products Used:

Tim Holtz Alterations - Vintage Camera Die, Picture Wheel Die, Mini Gears Set
Tim Holtz Idea-Ology - Film Strip Ribbon, Compass Coins, Chitchat Stickers, Game Spinners
Tim Holtz Core'dinations Kraft Core Nostalgic Paper Stack
Tim Holtz Crowded Attic Paper Stash
Wendy Vecchi Film Strip Art Parts Frame
Wendy Vecchi White Embossing Paste
Wendy Vecchi Stencils For Art Classic Words
Studio Calico Wood Veneers Cameras
Paper Artsy Treasure Gold - Onyxite, Olive Bronze, Spanish Topaz
Ali Edwards Life In Pictures Technique Tuesday Stamp Set
Prima Flowers Mini Numbers
Prima Flowers Numbers Sunrise Sunset Vintage Trinkets
Black Soot Distress Paint
Black Soot Distress Ink
Black Archival Ink
Gold Paint Dabber