KNIT SWEATER DIES, TIPS & IDEAS FOR USING THEM

 Hi Stampers!

My Grandma Ruth taught me to crochet when I was 12 years old. My grandma was a terrific teacher. Later in life I taught myself how to knit, but I was a poor teacher!🙂 This is why  I was excited to see the KNIT TOGETHER BUNDLE in the Stampin’ Up!®️ July-December 2021Mini Catalog. Finally I can create a knitted sweater! Of course the sweater is made of cardstock instead of yarn, but I am fine with that. Let’s take a look at the card!

For today’s card I used the KNIT TOGETHER stamp and the KNIT SWEATER DIES to create a book binder card. The stamped image looks so realistic! I love that!

KNIT TOGETHER STAMP

The KNIT TOGETHER stamp is a background stamp and measures 5 3/4” x 4 1/2”.  To stamp the image use CLEAR BLOCK F (6” x 4 7/8”) or the STAMPARATUS (Stamp Positioner).

KNIT SWEATER DIES

Here is the scoring diagram for the book binder card. For another example of a book binder card see yesterday’s post (21 October 2021).

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SUPPLIES FOR THE CARD

* Knit Together stamp set, Knit Sweater Dies, Perfectly Plaid stamp set for greetings (or greetings of choice)

* Card base - Basic White cut at 11” x 4 1/4” scored at 4 1/4” and 5 1/2” along the 11” side.

* Real Red and Basic White cardstock each cut at 4” x4”.

* Scrap of Basic White cardstock for greeting plus Stitched Rectangles Die that fits the greeting.

* Real Red Ink

* Real Red Sheer Ribbon - about 14”.

* Adhesive and dimensionals.

Watch the video below for tips on using the KNIT SWEATER DIES, and to see how I put together today’s card.

KNIT SWEATER DIES TIPS VIDEO

Here is the card I  put together in the video.

* The ribbon for this card is the Real Red Satin Double Stitched Ribbon found in the Annual Catalog. I used a piece about  5 1/2” long and another about 4” long.

I like the KNIT SWEATER DIES, and there are so many ways to combine the dies for different sweater looks. As I mentioned in the video the dies can be used to make a stencil to use with embossing paste for a great design on cards, use the little pieces (tree, deer, hearts, etc.) as shaker elements for a shaker card, etc. 

* See page 34 in the mini catalog for sample cards using the ideas listed above.

That is all for today. Thank you for stopping by. Until next time…

Stamp Happy!

Kim

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