Border stickers, frames and die-cuts are all lovely ways to embellish a page, but sometimes a refreshing change of pace is needed. Why not use die-cuts as borders and frames on your pages? Host Sandi Genovese demonstrates how paper folding and dies combine to form intricate borders and frames. Fold & Cut Angels In this project, Genovese accordion folds paper before placing in die-cut machine. Once cut, the folded paper creates a continuous row of angels. Click here for complete instructions for "Fold & Cut Angels."
Click here for a printable template for "Fold & Cut Angels."
Instructions and templates may be viewed by using  Materials: Angel die
Die-cut machine or craft knife and template
Plain and patterned paper for embellishment
Acid-free adhesive
Foam dots
Stickers and pens
Circle punches
- First, accordion-fold the paper.
- Then, place paper between blades on die.
- Make die-cut and unfold paper.
- Embellish die-cut angels as desired and add to page.
- Finally, embellish the page to complement the overall theme.
Fold & Cut Apples This project follows the same technique as above, but the paper is folded diagonally, rather than with an accordion fold. Click here for complete instructions for "Fold & Cut Apples."
Click here for a printable template for "Fold & Cut Apples." Instructions and templates may be viewed by using Materials: One 9" square of paper
Apple die
Embellishments
Acid-free glue or adhesive
Craft knife and template or die-cut machine
Foam dots
Stickers and press-on letters
- First, fold the paper diagonally.
- Fold the paper in half to create a triangle. Fold paper in half again to create smaller triangle.
- Open triangle slightly to check middle point, close and position folded paper at bottom of die. The corner even with the center needs to point toward the bottom of the die.
- Make sure that folded paper is between the blades on die, then load die into the die-cut machine and make the cut.
- Remove the die from the machine and unfold paper.
- Embellish die-cut apple wreath as desired, then add to page.
- Finally, embellish scrapbook page as desired.
Fold & Cut Rabbits Click here for complete instructions for "Fold & Cut Rabbits."
Click here for a printable template for "Fold & Cut Rabbits."
Instructions and templates may be viewed by using Materials: Rabbit die
Craft knife and template or die-cut machine
Paper
Acid-free adhesive
Foam dots
Pens
Circle punches
Follow same technique as for "Fold & Cut Apples," but create a right angle when placing folded triangle in die-cut machine. Place point downward, but make sure one edge of the paper is parallel to the side of the rabbit design, while remaining just inside the cutting blade. Die-cuts/templates provided by Ellison Craft & Design. For more information about Ellison, see Resources. Click here for DIY's Scrapbooking Glossary.
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Creative Scrapbooking: Over 300 Cutouts, Patterns & Ideas ...
Author: Sandi Genovese
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Website: www.sterlingpub.com
200 More Great Scrapbook Layout Ideas
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Author: Dena Crow
(1999)
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Creative Concepts
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Author: Vaness-Ann
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Sterling Publishing Co. Inc.
Website: www.sterlingpub.com
Die-Cuts and Templates (Ellison Craft & Design)
Cropping and cutting system are not available
Ellison
Website: www.ellison.com
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Author: Jill Haglund
Tweety Jill Publications
Website: www.tweetyjills.com
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Author: Dena Wilson Crow
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Website: www.scrapbookingideas.com
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Model: 1891520296
Author: Jill A. Rinner and Jeff Johnson
(1998)
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Red Point Publishing
Pleasant Grove, UT 84062
Fax: 801-785-8511
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Author: Jill A. Rinner
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Red Point Publishing
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