1 Die..2 Ways!

Hey! It's sure whizzing around quick- these Tuesdays get closer and closer! Maybe it's just that mad end of term dash. I wanted to show you a really amazing die, that does more than just one thing.

Here's the Lil'Inker die

So first I made it how it's designed...as a treat holder. Perfect for pencils, lollipops, mini pinwheels or decorated straws. I'm sure you could think of other things. It does struggle with a wide straw, so you can see I've squished the straw slightly.

There's another way of flattening it- to add little snips to each circle aperture- at '12', '3', '6' & '9'. I also created a solid back which would make the best pocket to slot a gift card in.

Instead of cutting it out as usual, slot the paper in, so you bypass the holes and create a new pocket shape

                                                

I glued this to the reverse of the card- it could be just a backing, or something to slot a voucher or gift card in, or use as a base/layer for a card

 I've used my favourite Teacher stamp set 'A Good Apple'

The second idea? A mini book.

 Simply score a line just after the two holes on as many pages as you want & thread ribbon, twine or D rings through.

 Isn't it the simplest way to make a book- even better for those 'large cards' that you sometimes need when giving a card to one person from a large group of people.
I've given a prettier vibe to the Really Rosemaling set I used the other week

So, two ways with one fantastic die- and I've not even begun to use the little eyelet type dies yet!..that's for another week!

See you next week,
Keren xx

Throwback Thursday

Hello! 

Cor what a scorching day here today! Is it sunny where you are? The mounting heat and excitement from the children can only mean one thing-end of school is in sight!

This is a busy time for us card makers-trying to make sure every teacher,TA,LA subs etc are catered for and thanked. I use one set for ALL mine. It is super versatile (as are all Lawn Fawn)and can be used for many other occasions-there's still time to grab one and get making! It is,of course, A Good Apple

My card is SUPER simple,quick and easy 

Told you! How cute is that sentiment <3

I cut out a piece of black card to fit the inside of the chalkboard and stamped using the brilliant Avery Elle ink Brilliant White (out of stock right now,but back soon!) and scuffed the edges of the board with the white ink too

You can use this set to make everything you need to thank a teacher for the year-tags,cards even stamp on tissue paper for some great unique wrapping!

Hope you like it and it inspires you. 

Remember,there's still a few more days to play along with our latest challenge of CASEing an older card-its great fun to do and you can win a £15 store voucher if you are picked as winner :-) What have you got to loose?! Challenge closes at 10pm BST on Tuesday 22nd July-good luck! Just go to the top of this page to see the challenges bar and you can see full details and get DT inspiration.

Until next week,

Lou x