Friday 12 June 2015

Friday Die Day

Hello friends

Friday Die Day!
I've gone horticultural this week and dabbled in a bit of topiary!
Featuring Topiary Treasures.

This is a 7 piece die set and the approximate measurements are:

Round Shrub 1: ¾”
Round Shrub 2: 1”
Round Shrub 3: 1¼”
Shrub 1: ¾ x ½”
Shrub 2: 1 ¼ x ⅝”
Shrub 3: 1 ¼ x ⅞”
Shrub 4: 1¼ x 1⅛”
Planter 1: 1 x 1⅜”
Planter 2: 1½ x 1½”
Tree Trunk: ⅛ x 3⅜”
 
This how they look cut/embossed.
I've gone for a clean and simple card, this die set would work so well
for male cards.  Onto ivory card I've matted patterned paper -
Anna Griffin - Lovely Layers and then some hammered cardstock onto that
with stamped sentiment.
Adhered the trunk die cut into place and added the planter die cut with 3D Foam Squares.
It was then easy peasy - added the shrubby bits!
The finished card.
A close up pic.
Topiary Treasures is available on the website here and, as mentioned,
a great die set for gentlemen and definitely gardeners.
 
Wishing you a wonderful weekend.
I'm demoing at Burleydam Garden Centre, Little Sutton in Cheshire this weekend
and because it's another long drive I'm taking my Mum.
Be lovely to see you if you happen to be passing..
I do love visiting all these lovely places but the downside is wherever I go
I want to move there!
 
Take care friends.
 

20 comments:

kittyedavies47@gmail.com said...

Hi all.
Thank you Christine a lovely little die set.
Have a fun weekend, take care Kitty.

JJ said...

Beautiful Christine. Enjoy your time in Cheshire.

Love &hugs

Jacquie J xxx
http://jewelscardcraft.blogspot.co.uk/

PharmacyMichele said...

Great card & perfect for any occasion.

Michele

Patricia Howarth said...

Morning Christine, A fabulous Thank You card, and ideal for a gardener.
Have a safe journey and enjoy your demo'ing.
Lots of love from Patricia xx

Lucycat said...

Hi Christine,
Lovely card again today,I love the clean and simple line.
Thank you for the tutorial.
I hope you have a good weekend and a safe journey. Take care. x.

nattyboots said...

Oh Christine , i never want to move house again ever ,too much stress and down sizing it has been for me and then the hassle with my broadband etc, { no i am staying put now LOL }.
A very impressive card looks like a lot of work has gone into it too , have a great weekend and a good natter .
Elaine H X

Anonymous said...

A very beautiful cute card. Lovely does , have a great weekend x

marg said...

Hello Christine
Love the card and the Anna Griffin background..... I have so many of Anna products and love all of them!
I think when you visit new places, the grass always seems greener!
Better the Devil you know though, I think!
Enjoy your visit Christine!
Take care
Love Marg

lydia jordan said...

Morning Christine,
A very pretty die set, and as you say great for men.
Have a lovely weekend demonstrating.
Lydia
X

hazel young said...

Great die set and lovely card great for the men. Sounds like you need a caravan Christine or a campervan then you can live and tour at the same times xx hazel

Jean Z said...

Hi Christine, Love the card and dies so simple but pretty . love Jean Z xx

Mrs B said...

Hi Christine. Love the card, suitable for so many occasions. This is a great die set. Have a good weekend. I hope you have a safe and trouble free journey too. Take care xx

Carole Z said...

Love this card Christine, love this card, what a great FDD! Have a super weekend, we are off to a wedding and then staying away for a few days, so am hoping it stays dry! Hugs Carole Z X

Bejay said...

Lovely card, Christine and what a fun die set you've shown us today. I can think of so many ways to use these. I think they need to go on my wish list lol. x

SusanP, Kent said...

That's lovely! What an unusual die. The fancy urn would make an excellent trophy for a sporty card.

Maureen Killen said...

Hello Christine, clean and perfect card for many occasions. The dies will prove very useful, I can feel a spending splurge coming on!!
Maureen xx

Janice said...

This is a cute die set Christine, I love your card today! Could be used for all sorts of cards.
Enjoy your crafty time away with your Mum and all the ladies in Cheshire.
Janice x

LoraineC said...

Lovely card, a good idea for a mans card I always struggle with those!! Have a lovely weekend there are certainly some pretty places in the UK x

Littlelamb said...

Lovely card Christine. Perfect for a male card. Have a good trip this weekend.

Margaret corgi owner said...

A great card and really helpful tutorial, thank you
Hugs
Margaret corgi owner

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