Partial Die-Cutting with the Clubhouse Bundle

Today I tried a new technique – partial die-cutting – with the Clubhouse stamp + die bundle. Check out the end result, then I’ll tell you about it.

I used my Layering Circle Die and Clubhouse Die together to create a one piece die-cut focal point on my card. I don’t think I can explain adequately how to do it, so I’ll send you to Jennifer McGuire’s blog where I learned from her! It was fun to try, and I know with practice I will get better.

The black & white patterned paper in the background is from Come Sail Away DSP. I cut it out with a Stitched Rectangle Die. The golfer is popped up over another stitched rectangle that I embossed with the Argyle Embossing Folder.

For the golfer’s clothes, I colored with a medium that hasn’t seen the light of day in eons – my Watercolor Pencils! I scribbled in a bit of color, then smoothed it all out with my Blender Pen. I am so happy with the way it turned out on this stamped image. The shading in the stamp itself gives the look of blended areas, but I didn’t do anything except straight coloring.

For the yellow circle, I pounced Crushed Curry onto the circle with a Stampin’ Sponge. Is he hitting a giant yellow golf ball? Or is he hitting into the sun? Ha, I don’t know – you decide!

Like I mentioned in my last post, I have a lot of golfing friends, so this card will be used very soon! I had fun trying some new (and old) techniques. It’s good to stretch ourselves 🙂

Ordering Info

I will list each product that I used below. If you would like to purchase any of them, I would appreciate your order! Just click on the pictures of the products you want. They are linked to my online store. Before you check out, be sure to add in my new Host Code for April: BSYA3B4T. Orders of $40+, when you use my host code, will qualify you for one of my tutorial packages, with photos and step-by-step instructions for three cards that you will love.

Have a good weekend! Let’s get creative while we are sheltering in place. Try a new technique! Play with your products in new ways. Order something new to spark a new burst of creativity! Have fun!

P.S.  Just as a side note, I sell the cards that I make! If you see something that you want, but don’t have all the equipment to make it, I would be happy to make it for you! I charge $4 each for most of my cards, plus shipping & handling. I accept PayPal or checks. Send me an email, karenshallam@gmail.com, with “Cards” in the subject line, or leave me a comment below with questions and contact info. I will get back to you right away. Thanks!

Product List

Clubhouse Bundle [153816] $41.25	Clubhouse Cling Stamp Set [151583] $19.00	Golf Club Dies [151580] $27.00
Layering Circles Dies [141705] $35.00	Stitched Rectangle Dies [148551] $35.00	Come Sail Away Designer Series Paper [149481] $11.50
Basic Black 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [121045] $8.75	Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [100730] $9.75	Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Thick Cardstock [140272] $8.25
Absolutely Argyle 3D Embossing Folder [151590] $10.00	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $6.00	Watercolor Pencils Assortment 2 [149014] $12.50
Blender Pens [102845] $12.00	Petal Pink Light Stampin’ Blends Marker [146866] $4.50	Crushed Curry Classic Stampin’ Pad [147087] $7.50
Stamping Sponges [141337] $4.00