Do you cut ‘extra’ pieces when you die cutting? This is a habit that I am slowly getting into… and today it paid off!
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Turn the music up, get out the liquid glue and start creating, I had such fun altering this die yet again. The first time I chopped his legs off (see the video linked above)… this time, there are no legs at all!
I think I am becoming a bit of a ‘background’ girl, I’ve been feeling the need to add texture, patterns and well… anything in the backgrounds these days. Maybe I’m growing up!
Today, it’s a stencilled gold pattern, and it luscious and shiny IRL. Though, I have to say, the look is still quite clean and simple 😉!
And a pre-made, ready to be used, sentiment to top it off!
I hope you are inspired to add some die cutting in your life today! If you do, don’t forget to share them on social media with me, I’d love to see what you make!
Sending crafty hugs your way today,
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Other Supplies:
Dies: Altenew – Create-A-Wreath – for the oval frame (retired)
Cardstock: Concord & 9th – Poppy | Black
Copics: E000 | E11 | RV00 | 0
 Dancin’ Nutcracker Fritz SSS | SB |  Falling Starlights OTH |  Neenah Solar 80 AMZ | SSS | Neenah Solar 110 AMZ | SSS |
 Concord & 9th – Cardstock SSS |  Linear Life: Poinsettias Dies ALT | SSS |  Linear Life: Poinsettias ALT | SSS |  Teal Glitter 6 X 6 OTH | OTH |
 Brushed Gold ALT | SSS |  Lunar Paste – Gold Rush SSS | OTH |  Palette Knife Set ALT |  Copic Markers SSS |
 WOW Heat Tool SSS |  Opaque Bright White SSS |  Powder Tool SSS |  Tweezers ALT | SSS |
 Scissors SSS |  Bone Folder Altenew ALT |  Sticky Grid Mat Ultra ALT | SSS | SB |  Mini MISTI SSS |
9″ Fiskars Paper Trimmer AMZ | SSS |  Bigshot SSS | Bearly Art Glue AMZ | SSS |  Foam Tape ALT | SSS |
 Satin Masking Tape ALT |
He’s growing on me, Therese! Today he’s playing my tune: pa rum pa pa pum!
LOve your ‘grown up’ stenciled background!
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Sorry, didn’t mean to scare you again. Sending hugs 🤗 x
I had to laugh, because I thought the same thing Michele did… pa rum pa pa pum! This is cute Therese. Love the way you’ve dressed him!
You and Michele are like 2 peas in a pod! Maybe that means I could use this drum for a pa rum pa pa pum card??
Such a wonderful Christmas card.
Love that glitter paper without the sprinkle fallout. Which really messes with me.
I’m on team nutcracker but I understand phobias. My girls have a morbid fear of clowns and porcelain dolls.
Can’t wait for the next Christmas card inspiration.
Crafty hugs
I can kinda get those porcelain dolls… some look scary and some look ‘too’ real lol. Did you see that Neha has the non glittery glitter paper in stock?
I love this truncated version of the die set. Seems more “doable” for multiple Christmas cards. Thanks for the inspiration.
Yes, I agree Deb, the BIG version can feel a little intimidating lol.
Oh I love him chopped down. I have this set but have only made one of him so far. I hadn’t thought about just using the top half to fit a smaller card. Lovely card!
Yes, I’ve cut him down twice already… maybe I need to use him at his normal size for once lol.
Love how you chopped him in half! He looks fantastic featured against that shiny background.
Thanks Lisa!
LOVE your nutcracker! That stenciled background was the perfect touch! (chef’s kiss)
so happy you like it June, that background looks even better IRL!
That Nutcracker is unbelievable and so stunning, the colours are beautiful!! Hugs xx
Isn’t he fun!!