**If you are following the blog hop, you should have come here from Carolina's BLOG.**
Here is the card I created for today's hop:
I created this card using images from Gina K Designs- Dream Birds (the bird), Smile (sentiment), and Sent with Love (tree). I used some Jillibean soup paper to add some super big hearts to the tree.
What I love most about the Grand Calibur is that it is EFFORTLESS. The extra large plates move through the machine smoothly and easily. I can use several dies on a run-through and it cuts well every time. I definitely recommend this machine. And, although I LOVE the new Grand dies for the large size for scrap booking...they are also great for creating cards.
What I love most about this card is the card shape, which was created by folding a piece of white cardstock in half and die cutting it with the Grand Big Scalloped Circles and the Grand Calibur. After running the die through, I had the basic card shape. I sliced the bottom of the circle off to create a flat bottom for the card...as shown below.
To create this card shape, fold a piece of white cardstock in half. (The fold should be at the top) Place your die as shown:
Run through the Grand Calibur:
When you take the cut shape out, place it on your cutter, fold to the left. You will be cutting off the bottom part of the scallops so that the card will stand nicely when opened. Tip: Line up the left side of the card with the grid lines on your paper cutter so that you can ensure a straight cut:
102 comments:
OOOoo I am loving your shaped card! this is awesome Camster!
Cammie, this card is so stinkin' cute! One od my all time Camster faves!
who knew??? Thanks for sharing that tip...and I am totally loving that bird...
Wow, clever! So darn cute, I luv it...luv the hearts on the tree & your creative sun!!!
Ahhh....ever so sweet Cammie! Thank for showing the step-by-step to making this shaped card!
Cammie this is absolutely gorgeous! I just got a GC myself and used it for the first time last night...OMG I am totally in love with it too! :) Beautiful card hun...love how you made such a unique shape!!
Hugs~
Kim
This is adorable!
Absolutely love this
Cammie!
adorable card, thanks for sharing how you cut it to make that shape, clever!!
I would have never thought to place the nestabilities off the folded paper like that..thank you for sharing! This is why I love blog hopping..so many creative ideas!
Oh how fun, Cammie - lucky you! What a great card, too!
Great card and thanks for the tutorial.
Wow...a great new way to make cards using the Grand Calibur!
what a FUN new card shape - now I have to get the grand circles, thanks! lol. your card is ADORABLE!
Nice! I think I wouldn't mind trading my cricut for the Grand Calibur!!!
What a very sweet card, and thank you so much for showing how you made it. Spellbinder and Gina K....what a team!
Adorable card Cammie, I love how you combined these images from the three different sets! Have fun enjoying your uber cool new machine, talk about a fun surprise!!
Cammie - wonderful photo tutorial! Great end result card~
Thanks for the tip - it makes a really nice card shape. And we can make new card shapes with all the different Nesties!
What a darling card Cammie! I love those hearts on your tree. I have read that the dies and cutting plates glide so easily through the Grand Calibur with very little effort! Love the shape of your card as well :)
So cute. Fabulous design and love the button for the sun. :)
Great use of the die to create a unique card! Thanks for sharing!
Wow! Lucky you! Great card and fun design! Thanks for sharing.
You clever girl -- LOVE your shaped card! And what a fabulous combination of that adorable bird and tree -- wonderful Spring card!
Love your card, Love your primo details with pix! You rock and this Grand Caliber is putting a whole new spin on paper crafts isn't it!
Oh, I really need one of these!
Diane
Great project! Have lots of fun with that Grand Cal!
How clever! Who'd a thunk it?!
Cool card! Love how you used the die!
Super fun! Another level of excitement!
How adorable is this card. I love the bird and hearts. Thanks for the tutorial.
holy moses, what a wonderful card!!! Every single thing about it is adorable!!! I love my Grand Calibur, it's the first machine I've ever purchased - although I'm not sure it really counts as a purchase since I used gift cards, but hey, all for the same purpose! =)
I love these large cards made with the Grand Caliburs. They are so amazing! Love your sweet birdie and tree under the blinged out sun! Too cute!
Thanks for sharing! :)
Love the card and love the way you showed us how you did it! Thanks for all the inspiration you give us.
Oh this is so adorable Cammie!
I am so jealous!
My husband just told me that i could get the circut,but I told hime no i would rather have the grand calibur OR the vagabond!I just can't decide which! But after seeing all the possiblities i think i am leaning more toward the grand calibur!!
Thank you for sharing!
Blessings and Hugs,
Mary
What a great way to make a new shape for a card!!
Got to love those large Spellinder dies for shaped cards.
Such a pretty card and beautifully explained! It's adorable! xxx
This is a great card, love the shape. I need the Grand Calibur.....Thanks for sharing and giving the step by step info for
this card.
Love the card it is just too cute! TFS
Kim
bast830@comcast.net
wonderful card, love the bigger nesties!
What a cool card!! Love the shape - I'd never think to cut the bottom off like that! And love the heart-tree!!
I so want one of these! Your card is fabulous, Cammie! Love how you cut the bottom! Great job, what a fun card!!! Please check out my blog today - I need a huge favor from as many folks as we can reach! Hugs!
Really cute card. Love how you shaped it.
Cammie your card is just awesome - guaranteed to make everyone smile. tfs with us. Pat x
Your card is cute and cheery! TFS.
This is such a cute card. Thanks for the tutorial.
I hadn't thought about using them for the card shapes. Thanks for the great tip! And I really love your card!
LUV it--always looking for something new and fun.
thank for showing how you did your card will try this out
you card is very pretty
thank for showing
Thank you for the great tip. I love the shape!
WOW! This is total cuteness. Love the hearts on the tree! Hugs!
how lucy are you with a new machine. congrats!!!!! love the card shape.
diana s
hurst tx
Fantastic card Cammie! Love the new shape and all the paper piecing!
I Love the little birds!!
Adorable card! Yahoo for all of you on getting the wonderful Grand Calibur!!!!
I have used dies to make shaped cards, but have never thought of cutting part of that off. Wonderful idea! Your card is so fresh and reminds me that spring is on it's way. Thank you!
I love this shaped card! What a great idea!
Cute idea! Lots of possibilities.
Great idea, thanks a lot :)
Love your idea. Thanks for sharing.
Love the shape of the card and so creative to use hearts for leaves! Too cute!
An adorable card.
A big thanks for showing how to fold and cut for a unique card shape. Gonna have to try this one. I also love the big ole Grand, so easy to use.
Love your card. Thanks for explaining how to do the scallops.
How clever of you, Cammie, to create a unique card base! Beautiful paper piecing! TFS.
Awesome cards--you're quite talented!!
O MY gosh I Love it Thanks for the card IDEA O WOW Love that Little bird too..I been getting my jaw fixed If I won the CAliber I think I would POP my JAW OUT!! Can U belive my verification word was CHIN IT Of all WORDS..
Love your card! The little bird is so cute. Love this idea for cutting the card. I will try this!! Thanks
Love the shaped card!! You girls are sure helping me decide to buy the Grand Calibur!
I'd love having one too. Love the way you used it for the shape of the card.
love the way you shaped the card! i think i need one of these machines!
sandyh
I love your card!!! I so much need the Grand Calibur for card making!! Its on my Must Have list!
Wow what an awesome idea. I love it and it is certainly to get the person who recieves it , their attention. I love the idea. I have to save to get a Grand Calibur machine that is for sure. Thank you so much hugs Cathy K
Love your card, very pretty.
What a fun shape to your card and way to expand the versatility of this die!! Great job :0)
awesome tip and great card!!!
Beautiful cards. Love the new dies they are cleanand simple. Thank You :0)
Lovely! You make it look so simple. TFS
Terrific card, those birdies are so cute!! Grand calibur looks great, love the large nesties for the same reason, making different card shapes!!
Thanks
so adorable
What a great looking card!!! Congrats on getting the Grand C.
great DT perk and great card - TFS!
What a great card! Thanks for sharing how you made it. Hurray for Grand Calibur!
I love your shaped card and I would love even more if I could get a Grand Calibur. Thanks for sharing your card.
cute cute cute!! so cute!
Great tutorial! Love the card too! Thanks for sharing your talent and inspiration!
Your card is so cute! The Caliber is awesome!
Amazing...and we get a tutorial. This is fun. tks so much!
Oooo I love, love, LOVE how you altered the shape of the card!!
Love how you come up with fabulous ideas...Your card is so happy .... just makes me smile... I will have to check into getting this machine!
Great card and use of the Grand spellbinder. Very cute.
So adorable, Cammie! Great step-by-step photos!
This out of the box card is simply adorable! Great job Cammie, and thanks for the chance!
I've never made a card like this and you opened up my eyes as to how to with all your wonderful step-by-step photos. I'm looking forward to trying this. Thanks for sharing. :)
Great card I think it just super cute.
Love the shape you have created - must play more as this machine gives so much scope!
Love how you used the Grand Calibus nestie die to make your card. The larger dies would sure be great to use.
Hey, thanks for showing how to cut that card. I have not done that but figured it had to work something like that and I just bought some dies to try my own hand at it.
Love your card too. Cute.
e
How adorable. I just love these hops!
oh, this is BEYOND fabulous!!
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