DIE-CUT FINISHES

Die-cut shapes and images are always a great way to add either a focal point or embellishing an ATC or card.  These are just some of the ways I have used to add a finish to these samples.

  

"People"...

1.  UTEE (Ultra Thick Embossing Enamel) is a chunky embossing powder that you can use 

to just coat the die-cut, or you can also stamp into it while still hot to create texture.  The

background is Paper Mill alcohol ink on photo paper.

"Forecast"...

2.  Cut your shapes from black card, then rub over metallic wax or 

metallic paint over sections of the die-cut shape to add interest. The

background is metallic paint smoosh technique.

"In memory"...

3.  A simple die cut from plain black cardstock and left as is.  

It highlights a brighter background beautifully.  The background

is from the last class, Shimmer Pens 2 and is made using the

Nuvo Glitter Markers.

"Lose hope"...

4.  Die-cut a background die and then colour with Black Spectrum Noir shimmer pen 

which adds a subtle sparkle finish.  I also added silver to the star shapes on the die-cut with 

a Nuvo Silver Glitter Marker which was then coated with Glossy Accents.  Silver and 

Grey sequin stars were also added to the galaxy style background to continue the theme.

"Soul"...

5.  Another black die-cut background over the top of a Distress Oxide 

background piece.  I rubbed Treasure Gold metallic wax on the black of the

die-cut to give it some highlights and a subtle change of colour.  

"Beauty"...

6.  Another background die that was cut from plain black card, then coated

with 2 coats of UTEE black embossing powder.  This gives a wonderful

deep, glossy, black finish to the die-cut.  I have attached it using the

Tim Holtz Tiny Attacher with the staples coloured in first with a

black permanent marker.  This is a trick I use frequently, colouring

in a row of staples to co-ordinate with the ATC I am using them on.

The background is Nuvo Shimmer Powder in the colour, Catherine Wheel.