`Christmas in July`….

Fiskars Tutorial…
Today I am going to share my card along with a Tutorial.
Showing how the circle Shape Templates can be useful item in your craft box.
I created a Christmas card!!!!
Yes!!! Christmas in July.
Well the early bird catches the worm so they say.
So I thought I would start early.
And of course it’s always nice to create that something a little bit different from the normal.  So I thought a round card would make a change.
Tools you need to create your card with matching tag:-

Fiskars Border Punch scalloped Lace

Circle Super Sized Templates

ShapeCutter

ShapeCutter Mat

Scissors

Shapes Template

Other tools and Materials used:-
Blue Bazzil Cardstock.3d foam pads, Double sided tape,
BG Figgy Pudding papers and chipboard.
Brenda Pinick.. http://www.brendapinnick.com/
Clear text sentiment. Diamonds Kaban.
Red raffia (Tesco) ribbon local Market. Heart Pin a gift from a friend;)

I think the main base for the card is quite simple really.
First using your circles cutter
Place on your A4 piece of card with a slight overlap at the top fold
Hold down and cut around your circle shape as shown in diagram 1.

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Then using your circle cutter cut out a full circle shape.
Use the shapes template and cut the circle out in patterned paper.
Therefore leaving you with your card, and two shapes out of patterned paper
Add the txt to the smaller cut circle
A shown in Diagrams 2 & 3

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Take a strip of your blue card and punch along the full length on one side to create your border strip. Then start assembling your pieces together.

`Tip` Just before you assemble your pieces use the edge of your scissors and slightly rub around the edges of your card and paper.
I think it gives more definition to the finished card.

Assemble all pieces of your card and dress with
Chipboard diamonds and ribbons
To finish
`Voila` your card.

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For the Tag:-
Do the exact same as you did for your card but use the circle from the
Shapes template for the main base of your tag.
Dress and finish with ribbon to complete.
The tag makes a great accompanist to the card.

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I hope you found this tutorial understanding and maybe even useful.
We would love to see how you use your shape templates or cutters.
Why not share them here with us.

If there’s anything I haven’t covered or anything you wish to ask.
Please let me know and I will gladly answer your questions.
`Thank you`
Have a lovely week

Terrie, DT member….x