Black/white/red

Hello,
Do you ever have days when what you really want and need to do just doesn't happen but something that isn't a priority comes along and distracts you? This has happened to me today with CAS on Friday #169. When I saw the challenge was for black, white and one other colour, I immediately had an idea that uses a new die that I just bought from Crafters Companion. I couldn't resist as it was such a bargain.

This die is actually a cover plate and it is A6 which is a bonus for me as I generally make A6 cards and most cover plates seem to be A2. I have to admit that it did take a fair bit of practice to get the hang of cutting it. I eventually did it on my Gemini Junior with the metal plate and some greaseproof paper and running it through about 3 times. Once it was cut it is a fiddle to remove all the pieces as there are so many. While I was doing this I had the idea for this card. I cut 2 rows from the die, saved the teardrop pieces and coloured them with an alcohol marker and mounted it on black paper. For a seemingly very simple card it actually took a fair while to make. This means that I didn't get done what I should have, but at least I am quite pleased with the result. I also stacked the diecuts to give a bit more definition.

I am also going to share this at Day of the month card club, look for circles. I think I am just in time to catch it before it closes.

Thank you for taking the time to visit my blog today, I really appreciate it. Hilary xx