Welcome to the October Technique Tuesday Blog Hop. Today we are showcasing Partial Die Cutting. This is a technique that looks difficult but really isn’t. It can be a bit tricky however, to get the partial die cut exactly correct the first time. (You may want to allow yourself a practice run with “not so favorite” supplies.)

I used the Decorative Trees bundle and the Deckled Circle dies to make this O Christmas Tree card.

The details of the Decorative Trees bundle make this card shine. I love the overlays for the trees. Don’t forget to use your Adhesive Sheets when die cutting these. It makes adhering them so easy!

Here’s another one I made with this bundle.

I can’t decide if I like the snowflake or the plaid better. I think I”m leaning toward the snowflake. How about you?

Here is the inside.

instructions for O christmas tree card

1. Cut a Night of Navy card base 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″ and score at 4 1/4″. Burnish.
2. On a piece of 5 1/4″ x 4″ Basic White, partially die cut the Christmas Tree with the outline die.
   • Tip: Achieve a partial die cut by only putting the top plate over the part of the tree that you want to cut out. I did not cover the last set of branches or trunk. (See video for demonstration.)
3. Run this through your Cut & Emboss Machine.
4. Carefully place the Deckled Circle die behind the tree while centering it. (I used the 7th from the center.) Run this through your Cut & Emboss machine. Leave room for the sentiment at the top.
5. Cut a piece of Silver Foil to fit the detail die of your choice and add an adhesive sheet to the back. (See video if you are unfamiliar with using these sheets.) Run through your Cut & Emboss machine.
6. Adhere to the tree.
7. Stamp your sentiment with Night of Navy ink on the top and stamp the “lines” across the bottom.
8. Stamp Stars randomly on the front of the card base with White ink in the area where the NIght of Navy will show behind the Christmas Tree.
9. Use lots of dimensionals to pop up this Basic White die cut piece on the front of the card base.
10. On the inside Basic White mat (5 1/4″ x 4″ ) stamp “May Your Days Be Merry” as well as the “lines.”
11. Adhere to the inside.
12. Add three or five Iridescent Faceted Gems.

You can watch a replay here and see all the tricks to make a Partial Die Cut card easily. (And even see how you can get fooled!)

Christmas Stamp a Stack November

Join me for my November 2024 Christmas Stamp-a-Stack. We’ll make 8 cards each month (2 each of 4 designs) so you’ll be getting ahead on your Christmas cards each month. We will be using the Artful Amaryllis bundle.

Cost is $40 (local) or $45 (by mail) each month or free with a minimum of a $45 order (before taxes and shipping). Please email me to let me know you are interested in this class.

Sign up for the full 5 months and you’ll receive a $25 bonus in product of your choice. 

Two options – in person or by mail.  

• In Person – class will be held on the last Wednesday (Oct, Nov) of each month at 6:30 pm.
• By mail – Zoom will be held on the last Tuesday of each month at 2:30 pm. The class will be recorded and available via YouTube, to watch (or rewatch) at your convenience.  You will substitute your own stamp sets or add the stamp set/dies to your order. 
• Send me an email to sign up for the Stamp a Stack classes.

Each month there will be an option to purchase the stamp set or bundle we will be using.

Can I help you?

I would love to be your Stampin’ Up! demonstrator and help you on your creative journey. Shop with me here: shop ChatnCraft with Lorraine.

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Anyone who shops with me and spends $50 before tax & shipping, and after applying any Stampin’ Rewards receives a free tutorial bundle packed with project ideas and details. Here’s a sneak peek at the Tutorial Bundle that I am currently giving away.

NEW!!! You can also purchase this tutorial from my tutorial store. You will also find many other tutorials available for sale as well! Please take a look!

Please email me if you have any questions or I can assist you in any way.

Happy Crafting,
Lorraine
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