Shaped Easel Card (use any die!)

For this project you will need:

* A shape die - you can use any size die but this will be the final size of your card so try and match it to an envelope size if you don't make your own. We're using a hexagon nesting die from the stash.

* A die cutting machine - we're using a Sizzix BigShot.

* Cardstock - any card will do - the thicker it is, the stronger it will be. We're using a bog standard white cardstock that is 210gsm.

* Inks and Embellishments (totally your choice of how to decorate the card - we're using Distress Oxide Inks and Bee Embellishments made using the Tattered Lace Foiling Machine).

* A stencil (again your choice to use or not - we're using the LoveAll Crafts Hexagon Slimline Background Stencil)

Let's get crafting!

1. Make a card base to your desired size - ours is a 5x5 card so we have cut a 10x5 piece of card and scored it in the middle. Make sure your die fits within this base.

2. Fold the card closed and place the die so at least 1cm of the die is hanging over the card's folded edge.

3. Run through your die cutting machine. We will be using the cut out cardstock on the left.

4. Take another piece of cardstock and cut a complete die.

5. Score one half of the card in the middle and make into a mountain fold.

 

6. The card shape cut out in step 4 will be attached to this but do not glue it until you have decorated it.

7. Time to decorate! We're using Wild Honey Distress Oxide as a base colour on our full die cut. No special blending needed here, the more blobby the better!

 

8. Using the Hexagon Slimline Background Stencil we then use Spiced Marmalade Distress Oxide over the top of the full die cut, and on the bottom of the card base.

 

9. Stick the full die cut to the half folded area on the card (showing up in white in the above photograph). So it looks like the below image.

10. Embellish to your heart's desire! It's a good idea to have a sentiment strip or embellishment placed where the full die cut sits - this will act as a block to help keep the card upright. Raising the embellishment or sentiment on foam pads or stacking will give extra robustness.