well I have not quite managed a weekly post but better late than never!I have now had my eagerly awaited TODO for almost two weeks now,I haven't had the opportunity yet to use all of the features and thought I would share how I'm getting on so far.The letter-pressing and hot foiling I am saving for when I have more time.
The verdict so far is pretty good. I'm still getting used to all the plates being clear. My biggest negative so far is how easy the plates get marked and start to bend which is, I'm advised normal,but alas as I'm a bit OCD they look messy, its going to take some getting used
I have several times now had my cutting side facing the wrong way onto the wrong plate,again I'm not used to having the die facing up when I die cut, I now have several christmas designs well and truly etched on to my A base plate!. its very easy to use and effortless to turn; also if its is wrong height it just pushes the plates away, then you just reverse back, turn up the dial and away you go.
I have had no problems with most of my dies, the one that I have had difficulty in cutting was a large spellbinders rectangle die, I think the die has been damaged some how as it is not totally flat so all sides are touching the plates at the same time. I had to try it at several different number to get it to cut all sides. The combination I finally used was the A and D then added the C plate which is used for embossing and letter pressing.
I am keeping a record of what dies cut at what number, the plate combination and card stock I used, as they do vary slightly. I have still to try with all my different card stocks and will keep you posted as to how I get on.
Christmas Wishes
Back to christmas cards, I'm doing well now nearly finished card 5 it feels good I've had to rearrange my craft room set up to get all my Christmas stash to hand, it is not quite right yet, so work in progress continues and my desk area is in a bit of a mess. Here is one on my latest cards,
I think this is a great christmas colour very rich and warming.The stamp was a Tiddly Inks magazine freebie set last year from Quick Cards and I've had a great time colouring the sweet images which includes some penguins! I've taken my colour inspiration from the burgundy with grey stars backing paper(another magazine freebie this time from Making Cards)and used grey pearl card for the snowflakes(die was another magazine freebie) and a snowflake border.
Got to go now as I have a pile of ironing that awaits as well as the rest of the housework,hopefully my next visit will be sooner.Thanks for visiting and happy crafting I hope you enjoy what's left of the weekend... hugs Andrea x
I used the following items:-
6x6 base card
grey pearl cardstock Annamarie Designs
snowflake die
star die
Embellishments used:-
sentiment stamp-embossed wow red glitter powder
organza ribbon,gross grain ribbon
punched snowflakes ( white pearl card)
gems ,snowflake charm and buttons
silver pen -faux stitching
sentiment
I would like to take part in the following challenges
Sister Act Challenge #120 Anything goes
Fan-Tastic Tuesday-Challenge 99-Anything goes add a twist - Glitter
What an adorable Christmas card, Andrea! I love the burgundy and grey together and, of course, I always think your coloring is superb! I'm glad that you are getting the hang of your new machine. I don't use that kind, but I do use one with clear plates that I have managed to scar quite badly from putting them the wrong way up! I hate it, too, but eventually you do get used to it! Have a great week!! Hugs, Darnell
ReplyDeleteYour card is beautiful Andrea, such a pretty image and lovely rich reds.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the update on your TODO, it always takes a while to get used to a new machine and it's so annoying when you cut onto the wrong plate isn't it - sounds like it's going quite well though.
Pauline
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Nice project! Thanks for playing with us at Brown Sugar Challenge this week!
ReplyDeleteGood luck, Giada