90 degrees of Christmas

Over a CASE study they are celebrating their second week of their second anniversary. The challenge is to create something outside of the box. There was a technique I have been wanting to try. Kristine Warner taught this technique during the Cut Above online card class I took. She used a plastic template to emboss with. It really works! Now I have to go out and get more plastic templates!!

Here's how you do it-

This is the plastic template I used. It is from Crafters Workshop.

The sandwich starts with a clear plate, the template, then your paper.

Place a rubber mat on top of the paper, then the second clear plate. 

Run the whole sandwich through your Big Shot.

Here are the results! Pretty cool huh?

The other technique I wanted to try was the off set circle die cut to create a window.  I saw it done on Splitcoast Stampers and wanted to try it.

I am also submitting this to the Blue and bling challenge over at Just Add Ink.

So here it is 90 degrees out and I am thinking of the icy cold snowy days of Christmas. I hope you enjoyed the card and tutorial.