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Tuesday 4 June 2013

Print and Cut

One of the reasons I wanted a Silhouette was the ability to print and cut - I have bought lots of label shapes and I have visions of printing sentiments then cutting out the label shapes - I have no idea how to do this yet, but I'm sure there is an easy way. So my very first attempt to print and cut was this funky little bee shape. I thought that it would cut around and leave a white border, which I would have hated - I dislike that 'sticker' look, but no, I printed the bee twice, and it cut perfectly, even around those thin little antennae. I added a bit of stitching, and did a rather wobbly bee trail on the machine as well, but it didn't seem to matter - a funky bee trail for a funky bee! The gathered ribbon is from Polkadoodles



I cut the wings and head off the second bee, and popped them on with foam pads, then I covered the whole thing in glossy accents......


and the sentiment was from a set that a faithful visitor and blog friend sent me - she saw it, and thought of me, and got it for me as a gift. I have made so many good friends through this blog! Thanks again Sandy x


We have eleven days before we go on holiday, I have made ten lists already and the bedroom looks as if a bomb has gone off in there. I guarantee, that no matter how organized I am, trying on outfits (well, it's a rare chance to dress up on a cruise), that I will unpack on board and gaze helplessly at the stuff I take,  thinking 'why on EARTH did I bring that......' Still, list making is a lot of fun. I particularly like to put down things that I have already done so that I can put a nice line through it - I know, sad!

See you tomorrow x

14 comments:

  1. I can't wait to hear all about your cruise and hopefully see some piccies too. Hope you get some proper black tie formal dinners - I love the chance to play dress up and have some glam photos taken. I have to wait until next summer for our next cruise :(

    Such a sweet card and those sentiments are great

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  2. What a sweet friend - I noticed one of the stamps is "Going Buggy" how appropo!

    Hugs,

    Carmen L

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  3. I absolutely love the print & cut feature! I was afraid it might leave white borders like other machines but it doesn't! Love your little bee! The gloss added is really nice.

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  4. Congratulations on mastering print and cut. I have only managed it once so far, but love the machine. I love your cute card

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  5. ooooh En its gorgeous hunny, I love the glossy look on him!! and the little stitchy flight path!
    I did my first print and cut with a digi on sunday and oooh it was fun...I wanted an annoying whiter space around her though so had to work that out!! he he he he!!!
    Happy packing!!!!!!!
    huge hugs Lou xxx

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  6. This really is a very fun card. I love it!
    I hope that those 11 days will pass quickly. I'm sure you will have lots of fun on your holidays!
    Hugs! xx

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  7. Cute card Enfys - most appropriate as you sound as if you're a busy bee at the moment! Pat x

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  8. Thanks for the mention. I love the card and am so glad that you are putting those stamps to use. I am actually trying to post some on the blog myself. Summer is not a real active time in the craft room for me. Still make time to check out your blog. Thanks for the nice words and have a great holiday and take pictures to post for us.

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  9. Maryellen WebberTuesday, June 04, 2013

    I love your cute bee card. Hope you
    and your husband have a wonderful time on your cruise.

    Hugs,
    Maryellen

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  10. The print and cut feature is my favorite with the Cameo :) too. Love the card esp the gloss. Have a fabulous cruise

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  11. I'll ask Santa for a Siloutte machine and hope he obliges after looking at this adorable bee card you made. Good luck packing!!

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  12. Your bee is perfect! Love his disparate eyes.

    I, too, like list-making, and I've added items many times just so that I can cross them off (because they're already done). See? You're not alone!

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  13. darling cute card!!!! when I saw the cute package I thought...oooooh she creating stamps now!! what a great friend....have fun packing and enjoy your trip!!!!

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I love reading your comments, thank you for taking the time
Enfys x