Cuttlebug Crafts

  

   When I first received my Cuttlebug, these were my greatest queries.  What is the sandwich for a folder, die, nestability and anything else that I want to run through my Cuttlebug?  Can you run anything you want through?  Do you just have to stick to one or two set sandwiches or can you experiment yourself?

 

Before I answer any of these questions, I want to establish a rule which will not only help in answering these question and particularly the last question, but also guide you on your way to becoming a Cuttlebugging expert.

The rule is:  As long as it runs through the Cuttlebug, you’re safe.

Of course, you mustn’t force it through, but if it runs through, it’s okay.  I believe this is important to know, because, some people do not realize that you can add to your sandwich.  By adding, I mean perhaps a scrap piece of cardstock to add pressure and ultimately  create a deeper cut or impression.  Or by replacing the C for a B plate and then add a load of cardstock so that the total sandwich is slightly thinner than before.

Here are a few basic sandwiches that you need to know and can print off or flick back to if you are ever unsure.

Running paper through folders:

A plate + B plate + folder with paper inside + B plate.

(Add a few pieces of cardstock to make an even deeper imprint)

Cutting images with thin dies (nestabilities):

A plate + B plate + paper with die facing down + C plate

Cutting images with foam dies:

A plate + B plate + die with paper facing up + B plate

Embossing Nestabilities:

A plate + B plate + paper within die facing up + tan embossing mat + B plate

These are the basic sandwiches.  You can run much more through the Cuttlebug than paper, you can run thin plastic.  One example of are the sheets that are placed over the clear stamps.  You may also run thin metal through.  For instance the base of a bought cheesecake from the supermarket.  Once embossed, it makes a great base for layering or stylish corners.

Experiment and remember to keep looking back for these guides.

Enjoy!

Esther
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Hi everyone,

This post is an intro for a video that I have filmed and posted on my You Tube channel.

I thought I would post it here, because the flowers are made using the Cuttlebug and more specifically, Spellbinders Nestabilities.  This video is a tutorial, showing you how to make some really cool vintage paper flowers.  They can be used on cards, canvasses or anything that you want and it's amazing the amount different flowers you can make.  You can colour them countless different colours as long as you have inks and you can put buttons, brads or gems in the middle.  I even used glitter glue around the edges to add a bit of glamour.

Watch the video, have fun and try it yourself!

Check out the other videos on my channel – Cuttlebug Crafts to see some other cool ideas for craft and card making.

Esther
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Hi Everyone,
Here is the long awaited second of the Five Tips to Make Your Cards Look Fantastic.  I am starting to post again, as I have had a long break.  I have posted a lot more crafty instructional videos on You Tube too.The second of the five tips is a video so click on this link to watch it:

http://www.youtube.com/user/CuttlebugCrafts?feature=mhee#p/u/3/MHqTpbZqmnI

I hope you enjoy this video, it gives you some great and economical ideas to help you use those things that are useless and could otherwise be thrown away.  Keep your eyes out for some more ideas on the Cuttlebug and watch some of my other videos to see some more crafty inspiration!

Esther
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Hi Everybody,Well, I have put a video on youtube which shows a really cool idea using the Cuttlebug folder Fancy Corners.  In the video, I show you how to ink the edges of cards and some really other cool tips and techniques.  So sit back, click on the link below and enjoy.

http://www.youtube.com/user/CuttlebugCrafts?feature=mhee

Have fun, and I recommend buying the fancy corners Cuttlebug folder set, as it is really versatile and fun to use.  You can ink, sand and Cuttlebug.
Enjoy your week and have fun, remember to have a look out for number two of my 5 Tips to Make Your Cards Look Fantastic!

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Hi Everybody,Well, it has been a while since I last posted, so today I am going to give you the first out of five tips for making your cards look beautiful.

1.  Inking Edges: Whenever you make a stamped image or sentiment, sometimes those plain white edges can look really empty and lead your eye off the page.  Here is the solution.  Choose an ink that matches your card or the same colour you have used to stamp your image, and swipe along the edges to create a distressed looking edge along your paper.  This draws the eye in and removes some of the white or plain colour that you may have excess of.

It’s up to you how much you would like to put on, and what colour, sometimes I even put two colours just to make it look more interesting.  I have also used this technique for the edge of my card as well, which in essence, does the same thing by drawing your eye into the card.  If you are a bit nervous, and don’t want to put too much ink on your card, just run it along the edge of your card or piece of paper so that the card is perpendicular to the ink, this will put a minimal amount of ink onto your card.  Continue to slant the ink pad more and more to put more and more ink onto your card.  It’s as easy as that!  Have fun.

I will be posting some videos on these five tips as well, so keep your eye out for them.  Some new videos will be coming your way as I have been playing around with my Cuttlebug and can’t wait to share these new ideas with you.

Hope you enjoy using that tip, it really does make a difference to your cards,

Try it out and have fun making your cards look really fantastic!

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