Build Your Own Greetings
I probably send out more birthday cards than anything else, but with an alphabet you can send any greeting you wish.
I love how versatile alphabet dies (and stamps!) can be. I was recently making a birthday card with this technique, then thought I should make some Easter cards for my grandkids, too. EASY. Just take every scrap of paper you own and start die-cutting with our Luggage Tag Alphabet dies. Add extra pizazz with sparkle paper or pre-printed papers or foils.
You can stitch the letters on the card (you know how much I love stitching!) or “inlay” them. First, die cut the greeting on white.
Back with yellow.
Then fill in the letter "holes" with your die cut letters. And of course there is always foam mounting them for depth, if you want your message to be raised above the paper.
So start saving those small scraps, especially sparkles and foils, and have some fun with this easy technique!
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12 Responses
Barbara Wolters
March 29, 2018
So love this idea Sally! Added the alphabet dies to my Hero Arts Wish list. Looking forward to doing something with my “little scraps” of special paper.
Leanne in Cali
March 22, 2018
Love these colorful card ideas!
Helen
March 21, 2018
Great idea you’ve shared here! Thanks.
Billie A
March 20, 2018
Great dies. I like this idea and it’s hard to find that right side so it all fits. This set look perfect. Great cards.
Debbie
March 20, 2018
Cute idea! I love the die cut letters stiched on the card! Thanks for the cute St. Patrick’s Day postcard!
Henriëtte
March 20, 2018
Hero Arts, thank you for the answer on my question about the hight/width of the letters.
Cindy C.
March 20, 2018
So fun! Great tips Sally!
Hero Arts
March 20, 2018
Hi Henriëtte – The die cut letters measure 7/8" tall. The width varies depending on the letter. Most of them are around 1/2" wide. Hope that helps!
Elaine
March 20, 2018
So excited. I recently purchased a Sizzix alphabet set at a resale shop and now you have inspired me to put it to good use.
Karthikha Uday
March 20, 2018
Lovely :)
Henriëtte
March 20, 2018
Great idea Sally and I never thought of using my scraps for letter of other small die cuts. Love the cards!
Can you tell me how hight/wight the letters are?
Dawn Keene
March 20, 2018
Love it. Thanks for ideas on using what we have.