Latest card creation using the die sets from Hunkydory Moonstone collection,
'Do You Want to Build a Snowman?' and
'Snap Happy!'
I received these products from Hunkydory for review but all opinions are my own
When I first obtain a new die I always cut all pieces out in white card/paper only, just to see how to make the best detail out of each cut shape. The camera in particular from these sets, I found is ideal to layer up to create an additional dimension.
Either way I think the dies in these sets are fabulous whether cut as individual items or layered up.
Initially I was going to create a card design from each of the die sets separately but the more I looked at them I decided I could combine both sets to create a really smart Christmas card.
The equipment I used for this card project is;
I initially printed on white card the 'Snap... Happy Christmas' phrase and then cut this using the photo frame die from the Snap Happy die set.
I then cut 4 black photo corners to add to the background of the card. I like to do this as it just neatens the corners of the finished card and was an ideal embellishment bearing in mind the camera aspect in this card.
A square was cut in light blue card using a Sue Wilson die square shape and a further duplicate piece was cut using white card. This was then in turn cut in half using the Sue Wilson Finishing Touches 'stitched hill' die to create the background base card - this is optional as the background square and matt could easily be cut using a paper trimmer, but I personally like the extra stitched edge detail.
The main camera die I cut twice in black card (to be used for the dimension) and also in grey and white - the white being the base piece.
The grey section was glued directly on the white, and I cut the two black pieces to add detail pieces to the front - this being the lens section, shutter, flash and small buttons.
I cut a small section of silver for the flash detail. I added a small piece of acetate to the lens and shutter section and to finalise overlapped 5 small pieces of black card to create the shutter effect on the lens - as I said, I do love to add detail !
I then concentrated on the build a snowman set, and on this set there are so many options to choose from to create various types of snowman, in fact the options are endless.
For this initial card I selected the top hat and scarf, I cut two of the following , arms (red and brown), top hat (black, red and green), carrot nose and one scarf. Three additional small circles were cut from white cardstock for the melted snowman.
I created a whole snowman to fit in the photo frame and then created the image of a melted snowman by the left hand corner using the cut circles.
The card was finally put together with the photo frame coming from the base section of the camera, this was applied using
3d foam pads to add further dimension.
This card can be recreated in so many different ways as there are so many options for dressing the snowman contained within the set - even some cool sunglasses !
Here's the finished article - 'Snap... Happy Christmas' !
Overall I thoroughly enjoyed making the card with these sets. There are numerous options to make unique and bespoke cards and I'm looking forward to making some more in the future.
These dies sets can be used by any paper crafter from beginner upwards - in fact either would be an ideal starter set for someone new to paper crafting.
Just one thing to be aware of - I found placing the small black facial detail fiddly to get the desired effect on the snowman. Some patience will be required with that but I think for future creations I will simply place a cut black card behind the whole image.
These die sets from the Moonstone range are available to purchase on the Hunkydory website - both currently priced at £14.99;
Check the attached link to go direct to Hunkydory website, additional link for Hunkydory Moonstone Die sets
https://www.hunkydorycrafts.co.uk/dies-embossing/cutting-dies/moonstone-dies-by-hunkydory.html
