Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Paper, Scissors, Chevrons





Thanks for stopping by my blog today.  I've been working on a special tutorial for Splitcoast Stampers and it's finally LIVE.

The tutorial is for making chevrons using a paper trimmer, scoring tool (or trimmer with bone folder) and scissors.  A few months back I wanted to make a card with chevrons and I didn't have a die or embossing folderAfter a few hours and many failed attempts I figured out a way to use the tools I already had to create a chevron shapeYou can find my Splitcoast tutorial HERE - including a really cool video of me making the chevronsI was unable to get a hand double for this video - it's all me.

My chevron tutorial uses strips of paper that are 1 inch wide by 5 1/2 inches long.  For today's card, I took my original dimensions and reduced the width to 3/4 inch and the length to 4 1/4 inch.

FINALLY - here is the card I have to share today......


Supplies -
Stamps:  Hero Arts Everyday Sayings
Paper: Baja Breeze, Naturals White
Ink: Chocolate Chip
Accessories:  Blossom Party Die, Dazzling Diamonds
  
This week's challenge at Cas-ual Fridays is to make a card using Chevrons and Flowers so I'm also including this card in the challenge.  You can find the challenge HERE.


The Youtube Video is here:

 

6 comments:

Benzi said...

Oh, wow! What a winner, Julie. I just saw your tutorial on SCS and left you a message. I happen to know that is a great tutorial as I tried it once.
This card is gorgeous. The chevrons look awesome and I love the colors.

Benzi said...

Geez, I missed the video the first time around. Glad you mentioned it here. I went back and watched. You did a fab job.

Virginia L. said...

This card looks AMAZING!! I love it, Julie! HUGE congrats on the guest design for the tutorial! You rock!

Angie Tieman said...

How pretty! Love those textured chevrons and the soft, monochromatic feel of the card! Thanks so much for playing along with us at CAS-ual Fridays this week!

Jocelyn Olson said...

Stunning, Julie! The grey and white colors are so striking. Congrats for the Guest Tutorial Author at SCS! Thanks for playing along at CAS-ual Fridays. :)

Tracey McNeely said...

Fantastic tutorial and video, gorgeous card! Thanks for visiting me today Julie, Ii haven't stopped by your blog in a while. I will do that more!