Tutorial - Getting More From Your Dies

Hi there, my name is Renee Matarese and today I have a tutorial that will show you how to make the most of the tools you have.

I've chosen a set of Spellbinders frames and used the 2 largest on my card. As we all know these dies can be a little pricey ... especially when you think you need them ALL!!

I'm going to show you that if you have a frame you can turn it into a border and a corner die as well.

To make corners your first step is to cut out a frame.

Next take a square punch (or some cutting tool)and cut it out as shown in the photo.

To make another style corner cut another frame and then trim out the inside as shown.

Trim out the corners with scissors or a knife. You can also use the sides to make a border. Trim the sides of the frame, line them up, and glue them together. I've used the border on the inside of my card.

I hope this inspires you to try and see your dies or other tools in a new light.

Winners - # 19 - Summer Days

Here are the winners of our Summer Days challenge:

The random winner of a digi of our choice and a badge to display on her blog is BUTTERFLY.

The Design Team chose this lovely easel card by LENA KATRINE as their Top Pick.  Lena will also receive a winner's badge to display on her blog and will be in the running for a monthly Guest Designer spot.

Congratulations ladies and please email Cec to claim your prizes.

#20 - Sympathy Cards

This week at Sugar Creek Hollow we are challenging you to make vintage, shabby chic or primitive SYMPATHY cards.

These are not the most fun to make because of the occasion but they can be the easiest, especially if you think elegant and fairly clean.

One important note - we love seeing all of your wonderful work and we will make every effort to come to visit you and comment but we are a vintage, shabby chic and primitive challenge blog so if your card doesn't fit in one of those styles, you are not eligible to win any of the prizes. Please make sure your entry fits within both the style and the challenge theme.

We have a returning sponsor this week, Robyn's Fetish, who will be providing a prize to one random winner of 5 images from the Robyn's Fetish store. The random winner will also receive a winner's badge from Sugar Creek Hollow.

The Design Team will choose their Top Pick and the creator will receive a winner's badge and will be in the running for a monthly Guest Designer spot.

Our designers have created some lovely inspiration for you using images from our sponsor.

Cec Wintonyk

Daniele Haddon

Heather Hudson

Holly Young

Linda Payne

Liz Droege

Patti Painter

Yvonne Whaley

Winners - #18 - Vintage Children

Here are the winners from our Vintage Children challenge:

The random winner of a $10 gift certificate from our sponsor, Create with TLC, is JOAN  Joan will also receive a winner's badge to display on her blog.

The Design Team has chosen this gorgeous card by AMELIA as their Top Pick.  Amelia will also receive a winner's badge to display on her blog and will be in the running for a monthly Guest Designer spot.

Congratulations ladies and please email Cec to claim your prizes.