Get out those TEXTURE PLATES

Tara Capewell has sent through some very useful tips on how to use your FISKARS TEXTURE PLATES in the CUTTLEBUG.......great tips TARA.....here is what Tara had to say

To use your cuttle bug with fiskars texture plates is really easy if you know how......

firstly you will need the A plate.

Then grab your self a piece of Tim holtz grunge board. i have used card in the past but as grunge board is a little “spongy” it becomes more flexible if you are using card and paper.

I had spot grungeboard but is doesn't matter what one you use as it is just creating the extra thickness.

 Then place a silicone mat.

i brought a silicone baking tray from the reject shop and cut it down to fit my cuttlebug...a heap cheaper than buying a one specifically for your diecuting machine.

 

 Then the paper you want to emboss. i have used pearl paper here so you can see the embossing at the end clearly but this “sandwich” works fine for card also.

 

 Next place your Fiskars texture plate the pattern you require face down. (i have places down the peacock feather texture)

 Lastly place the B plate from your cuttlebug.

 

 Run the “sandwich” through the cuttlebug.

 

the embossed paper!

 I have the fiskars “sandwich” written on the back of my A plate so i do not forget it.

 

And here is the finished card. i have used the texture plate my fiskars trimmer and water boundary punch.

I hope this really helps everyone take advantage of the fiskars texture plates sitting in their craft stash!!

love Tara

 

Comments

[debbie B]

very cool.... ****shhhh I do this too**** without the grungeboard though I use cuttlebug cardboard packaging for my shim. ;)

[TracyM]

WOW - this is a fabulous tip Tara and lovely card too :)