In Rosie's Book: Simple Card Art with Die Cuts

Why Rosie's Book?

While growing up, I had a dear friend, Renee, that lived next door and with whom I spent much of my childhood. We grew, in different directions, and went on our merry way. Many years later, I ran into her parents and they kindly reminded me of the laughs they still have over my book. “What book?” I wondered with a puzzled look. "I don't remember a book." Hardy laughter accompanied their response. At some time during our childhood, I tried to convince Renee about something that her parents didn’t agree with. I told her that proof of its truth could be found “in my book.” Naturally she went home and tried to convince her parents of the same thing but they weren’t falling for it. She needed an edge and told them emphatically, “It’s in Rosie’s book!” After they caught their breaths from reborn laughter, they let me know how “Rosie’s book” has been cited for many other things throughout the years. They’ve also mentioned that they’d like to see “Rosie’s book” one day. I can’t remember all of the things that I said were in “my book” but I’m sure my dear friend’s parents can recall much more than I ever knew about – LOL!!! So, here it is . . . my version of things you might find In Rosie’s Book . . .

Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Simple Card Art with Die Cuts

Sometimes I need a card for an unexpected occasion and I just don't have enough time to prepare something very detailed and elaborate. Using die cuts to embellish a die cut card is a quick and easy method for resolving such a dilemma. Choose neutral colored papers (less thinking is best!), run them through the die cutting machine and adhere. Ink it up if there's time. Add a sentiment and some shimmer. Done.

I've used Bazzill cardstock in tan and brown and a piece of doodlebug design 1939 bon bon chenille cardstock to create this very simple card using mostly die cuts.

One of the last items that I purchased from QuicKutz (now operated by a company known as Lifestyle Crafts) was their Special Delivery limited edition gift set. The set contains cookie cutter dies for cards, borders and mats, labels and tabs and some exclusive shapes;

like this little bird . . .