I want to start out by saying I love the Big Shot die cutting machine! I have used it over and over again for several projects since I received it four weeks ago. If you haven’t seen or used the Big Shot, you must give it a try.
One of the things I like best about the Big Shot is that you can use it to cut patterns out of fabric. I love working with fabric. But I’m not fond of sewing! I used the Big Shot and Top Note Bigz Die to create my swap cards for the upcoming Stamp Clubs. I must say, these were the easiest cards to make. After the die is cut out, layer it with card stock, add some ribbon, and you are good to go!
Here’s how:
Our swap theme is an all occasion fall card. I went to Hobby Lobby, and found this beautiful fall fabric. These are my colors! The base of the card is Kraft card stock. I cut and scored the card stock to regular greeting card size, 5 1/2 x 4 1/4.
To apply the fabric to the card stock, I used the Stampin’ Up! Anywhere Glue Stick. It works perfectly! (you can also use a Xyron machine or double sided sticky embossing sheets) I applied the glue liberally on one side of the scored card stock.
Since I want my Top Note to be folded in half, I placed the fabric beyond the score line on the card stock. You can then use your glue stick to glue down the excess fabric on the back side of your Top Note once it is cut out. If you place the fabric even with the score line, you will have a rough edge of fabric after the cut. I photographed the back side of the fabric and card stock so you could see the placement a little better.
Then place your fabric and card stock on the Top Note die. Again, since I want the finished piece to be folded, I placed the score line about 1/2″ below the top of the Top Note pattern.
“Sandwich” your pieces (cutting plate, die cut, fabric/card stock, cutting plate) and run through the Big Shot.
Pop the piece out, and just like that, you have a a Top Note covered with fabric to use on your next project!
