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Laserette Die-cuts From "Scrapbooking" episode SCB-213

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Laser-cut designs are a unique complement to this garden-themed page. Figure A Stitching a teddy-bear laser-cut design directly to the page enhances its homey, rustic appearance.  WINDOWS MEDIA VIDEO Learn to laser-cut designs by watching this informative video tip!

One of the easiest ways to create a delicate, yet intricate effect on a page is by using die-cut shapes that have been cut by a laser -- as designer Judy Gould demonstrates.

• Layer pale laser die-cuts over the same die-cut in a darker color to achieve dimension (figure A). The darker die-cut is slightly offset to create a "shadow" effect.

• Tweezers facilitate easier handling and placement of laser die-cuts.

• Consider stitching laser-cut shapes to the page. Gould stitches the details on a teddy bear, then stitches it to the page using a blanket stitch around the edges. Tip: Piercing the paper with the needle creates small holes that mark placement of stitches and allows the needle to pass through the paper easily.

Die-cuts/templates provided by Ellison Craft & Design. For more information about Ellison, see Resources.

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RESOURCES :
Creative Scrapbooking: Over 300 Cutouts, Patterns & Ideas ...
Author: Sandi Genovese
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Sterling Publishing Co. Inc.
Website: www.sterlingpub.com

200 More Great Scrapbook Layout Ideas
Model: 0966521315
Author: Dena Crow
(1999)

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Creative Concepts
Website: www.scrapbookingideas.com

Better Scrapbooking
Model: 080696605X
Author: Vaness-Ann

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Sterling Publishing Co. Inc.
Website: www.sterlingpub.com

Die-Cuts and Templates (Ellison Craft & Design)
Cropping and cutting system are not available
Ellison
Website: www.ellison.com

Complete Guide to Scrapbooking
Author: Jill Haglund

Tweety Jill Publications
Website: www.tweetyjills.com

200 Great Scrapbook Layout Ideas
Author: Dena Wilson Crow
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Creative Concepts
Website: www.scrapbookingideas.com

Laserettes (Laser-cut designs)
Gina Bear, Ltd.
Website: www.ginabear.com

Designer Die Cuts (Scrapbooking Made Easy Series)
Model: 1891520296
Author: Jill A. Rinner and Jeff Johnson
(1998)

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Red Point Publishing
Pleasant Grove, UT 84062
Fax: 801-785-8511

Principles of Design (Scrapbooking Made Easy Series)
Author: Jill A. Rinner
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Red Point Publishing

GUESTS :
Judy Gould
Gina Bear
Owner and Manager

Website: www.ginabear.com