How to Make a Scallop Circle Shaped Card

Hi everyone! Quickie post today as we are setting  up for a BBQ party. I received lots of e-mails asking me how to make the shaped card I made here. It is super easy!

This is what I used:

• Scor-Pal (or bone folder or any other scoring tool)
• Nestabilities Die Cuts (largest Large Scallop Circle used here, any shape is fine)
• Cuttlebug (or any other rolling die cut machine)
• 8x4.5 inch piece of cardstock

Directions:

1. Score your piece of cardstock in the center, making sure it will fit the size die cut you are using.

Fold along the crease to create card.

2. Fit die cut, cutting lip side down, over your cardstock.

Slide die cut ABOVE the card's scored fold, turning the scallop shape until it is symmetrical along the top. You want it to be even.

In this picture I haven't folded the card yet, it is just to show you where everything goes.

Also note that when you cut the lip side needs to be facing down. That lip part is what actually cuts the paper.

3. The tricky part is keeping your die cut from moving on the machine before it is cut. They have magnetic mats to hold things in place but they really don't work well for me.  You can use a piece of removable tape to temporarily hold it in place, but I usually just hold my finger over it then smoosh it with the top B plate and it holds.

Tip: The Cuttlebug layers to use Nestabilities are (from bottom to top) Plate A, Plate C, die cut, Plate B.

I like to add another smaller scallop over the base so that you never even see the flattened part of the scallops where the card creases.

If you have any other questions please ask and I will either edit this post of answer in the comments section.

Thanks for stoppin' by!

Comments

[gloria]

thanks thanks oxoxox thanks

[Lana]

Thank you so much for this clever tutorial
Hugs
Lana x

[Verda Gagnon]

Great card. Thank you so much for the instructions for making the card. I think the idea of a second scalloped piece is a great idea.

[Suzy]

Dear Marie in BC,
I *do* get those phantom marks when my cutting mat gets old and I actually have a new C plate on the way for this very reason. I usually do not care if I am putting the die cut onto a base, but like here when the die cut IS the base, the back will show cut marks from the plate.

You can prevent this by adding scrap or copy paper between the marked up plate and the paper you are cutting.

hugs,
Suzy

[Suzy]

Hi Robb_eeie!
I did buy the tan mat but to be honest I rarely use it, and that is only when I run the die cut through *again* to get those emboss marks really deep.

You can die cut just fine with the sandwich formula I wrote above :)
hugs
Suzy

[sheena]

Very good point about making sure it is even on both sides.

[Claudia]

>..
thank you SOO much for making this Tut...I did ask and I am so greatful you demonstrated this technique!!!

[Marie in BC]

Thanks for the photos on how to do this! I've seen it done before but the tip of lining it up so that you get symetry is a great idea!

I have to ask you if you ever get "phantom" emboss marks on your cut piece from your cutting mat?

I get it a lot lately with my new cutting plate when I cut single single layers but when I turn the paper over it's not too bad.

Since you're cutting these circle cards top-side (that is good side out) I was wondering if yours get marked up at all.

[Robb_eeie]

Hi Suzy -----> Sending you a Great Big Huge
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for sharing your Cuttlebug "sandwhich" when using Nestabilities! Thank you SO very much.

I always thought you had to use a "tan mat" that is sold seperately, when using Nestabilities/Spellbinders, on other die cut machines (Cuttlebug, Sizzix, etc.)? Do you actually need one or ever use one?

Thanks Suzy and Happy Mother's Day.

[Christine]

Cool. Thanks for the tutorial. That really helps.
xoxo, Christine