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March 28, 2024

Go7: Cover Die Eclipse

Hello Stamplings!

As promised, I am back today with this month's Group of Seven Cardmakers (Go7) technique and makes! 

This technique was SO interesting and satisfying! Basically ... well, let me show you the photos first:
I painted the pear with markers, spritzed, and stamped. The cover plate is by Reverse Confetti.

And the same stamped in gray:
And this one uses two pieces of patterned paper:
The pp used above is ancient and in person it has a beautiful twinkly glaze:
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I just love these designs and now I want to try this technique using other large stamps and cover plates. Basically, here's how it works:

  • Using your Misti, stamp two card fronts with the same large image (or grouping of smaller images).  Background stamps, large florals, etc., work well.
  • Using a cover die, cut ONE of the stamped or pp panels.* (If desired for texture, cut more blank pieces with this same die and glue them into a stack with the stamped one on top.)
  • Glue the stamped cover die-cuts onto your second stamped panel, being sure to perfectly line up the stamped patterns.
  • Note:  if you don't have any cover dies, use multiple small shape dies to cut the second panel and put them in place.

*This step freaked me out because when I removed the die-cut from the die, very little of the image was showing on the paper. I cocked my head from side to side to side ~ like Hammy trying to keep up with Stanley ~ but I went ahead with the next step and, wallah, it all became clear! It's like magic!

If you click over to the Group of Seven Cardmakers website, you will find a Gina K. video link and full instructions, as well as the sensational cards created by the other designers. There is also a linky tool on the website for you to share your results using this fun technique!
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Enjoy your day! No, seriously, enjoy! LITS!*

As always, thank you for coming by to visit the Playhouse and special thanks to you if you take the time to join as a follower! Again, enjoy the Easter weekend! I'll see you Monday!

*Life is too short!
Challenges:
Card #1: Addicted to Stamps & More (Any Occasion)
Card #3: Cut It Up (Happy Birthday)