Cuttlebug, Pierceabilitie Border and Nellie Snellen Frame

Hi, Today's card (24) is one I have enjoyed making. Why? Well I've been saying all week, inspiration has been lacking from my card head! But, when I received a set of Nellie Snellen Frames from my supplier, I wanted to use them....immediately....this is what my head led me to....

What I used on the card front:
Nellie Snellen Rectangle Frame
Crafts-too-you Snowflake folder
Hero Arts - Collage Season's greeting
Bits and Bobs

What I did:
I first embossed the base card - carrying the pattern over to the back, which I finished off with 2 score lines. I like this finish - it looks professional. 

Having stamped and cut down the image, I had a go at the over-lapping technique.  This was my first attempt and it was a bit tricky, but it turned out okay.  If you would like to see how this is done -
Rachel Jakes will show you

For the inside of the card I used:
Spellbinder Pierceabilities Die

With these dies you can adjust the width of your border. So having cut one, I then cut another slightly bigger to create a different coloured edge.  Then I had to cut another to hide a mark !!!!!   Our secret!  The debossed pattern gives added interest.

If you would like to view these new folders from NS you can do so by clicking on the side bar link to Liz, at Making a Lasting Impression.

See you tomorrow....


PS: Message to Kate (unable to contact you direct you have left no address)
Question: What is a paper shim. Answer: A piece of scrap paper placed over the paper being embossed so that the embossing does not cut into the paper.

Tippy Thursday - Overlaying images on frames

I have been really touched this week to have received even more messages of support and encouragement to continue with the Cupboard. When I started this blog back in January I had no idea that it would become so popular, or so needed by so many! I loved my Bug then and I still do, and now I also have you! So to all my blogging friends and followers a big thank you for being there when I needed you most. To all the new followers that have joined me this week - a very warm welcome - I hope you will enjoy and find interesting things here, but you may have to look at the back of the Cupboard because the shelves are getting pretty full - the labels will help you. Now, let's see where the Bug will take us.....?????

I have found fanastic tip for you this week and tutorials to boot! This is so clever! The original idea comes from Katharina. Katharina calls it "overlaying images on frames". You will also find other super crafting on this "out of bounds images with the nestability shapes" at Rachel's. These two ladies are very talented. Rachel also demonstrates using Copics...you really must pop over to these two great blogs.

That's all folks, because I know you will now be busy blog hopping.
Cuttlehugs to all,