I am always particularly fond of small dies – there’s so much you can do with them! Today I have a card that shows a number of ways one small die can be used to create a project an entire project – from a background to a focal point.
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CARD DETAILS
Iāve already shared several videos where I used die D-lite dies to create a negative die cut panel for a card and another video where I made a custom embossing plate. I combinedĀ both of these techniques and madeĀ a one of a kind background for a fun masculine project.
I used a rocket ship die from the funĀ Spaced OutĀ set and first created a negative die cut panel. Die-cutting a panel like this takes a bit of time, but results are always worth it. To create the illusion of dry embossing in the background I die-cut and embossed identical ships out of different cardstock and adhered them in the open negative spaces.
I went with a simple Hello sentiment for this card, although the sky’s the limit. This can be easily turned into a Birthday card for a little boy, a Love You card for a space geek (simply replace enamel dots with hearts) and more.
SUPPLIES
Iām listing the products I used below. Click on the link to go directly to the product. Where available I use compensated affiliate links which means if you make a purchase I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you so much for your support!
 Spellbinders Spaced Out Dies Shop at: SSS | SB |
 Spellbinders Standard Circles LG Dies Shop at: SSS | SC | SB | AZ |
 Spellbinders Tool ‘n One Shop at: SSS | SC | SB | AZ |
 Spellbinders Magnetic Handy Mat Shop at: SSS | SC | SB | AZ |
 Spellbinders Platinum 6 Die Cutting Machine Shop at: SC | SB | AZ |
 Neenah 80 Solar White Paper Pack 250 Sheets Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Simon Says Stamp Vellum Shop at: SSS |
 Stick It Adhesive Handy Pack 5 Sheets Shop at: SSS | SC | AZ |
 Scrapbook Adhesives Adhesive Sheets Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 3D Foam Squares – Black Mix Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Altenew Emerald Ink Pad Shop at: AN |
 My Colors Cardstock – Pale Aqua Shop at: SC | AZ |
 My Colors Cardstock – Tropical Sea Shop at: SC | AZ |
 My Colors Cardstock – Hunter Green Shop at: SC | AZ |
 My Colors Cardstock – Lemon Sorbet Shop at: SC | AZ |
 Mama Elephant Words Defined Stamps Shop at: SSS |
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This is one of your best techniques but I haven’t tried it yet. I think this would be great for all those grandsons I have!
Such cool cards Yana! Love the inset die cutting and the vellum panel to highlight those fun images!
Super cool cards Yana – š
Ohhh, I love this, what a fab technique, I will have to try this now xx
Hm…. different!
Fun awesome card.
Love your cards. This rocket ship card is so cute.
Awesome technique Yana! Love the color combo and all the layers.Thanks for sharing and inspiring.