Precision Layering Basics with Jennifer Kotas

Hello! My name is Jen Kotas and I’m so happy to be on the Spellbinders blog today. I’ve got three cards to share with you made using the new Precision Layering Basics Dies. What wonderful sets of basic dies to ensure straight edges and perfect measurements every time.

When using the A and B sets together to make a 1/16” frame, you’ll need to die cut them separately. I found it easier to cut the smaller die first, then line up the larger one and cut. It is possible, however, to cut the larger one first.

• Die-cut largest Precision Layering Mini Slimline A Etched Dies from white cardstock and emboss with Diagonal Stripes Slimline Embossing Folder
• Die-cut white cardstock with Precision Layering Mini Slimline A Etched Dies
• Hot foil cardstock twice with Magnolia Glimmer Blooms Glimmer Hot Foil Plate using Gold Hot Foil Roll
• Die-cut a gold mat 1/8” larger with Precision Layering Mini Slimline A Etched Dies and adhere under foiled cardstock
• Adhere panel to embossed panel with foam tape
• Die-cut vellum from Precision Layering Mini Slimline A Etched Dies
• Die-cut a thin gold frame from Precision Layering Mini Slimline A Etched Dies and Precision Layering Mini Slimline B Etched Dies 1/8” apart
• Hot foil sentiment from Yana's Sentiments Glimmer Hot Foil Plate & Die Set on white cardstock with Gold Hot Foil Roll and die cut
• Adhere vellum frame and sentiment to the card

Other Supplies

Neenah Solar White cardstock, Hero Hues Nautical Cardstock, Bearly Arts Precision Glue, Xyron Sticker Maker, Scotch 3M Foam Tape,

• Die-cut card panel 1/4” smaller than an A2 card base using Precision Layering A2 A Etched Dies
• Die-cut a piece of gold cardstock from Precision Layering Mini Slimline A Etched Dies
• Die-cut a piece of white cardstock 1/8” smaller than gold cardstock using Precision Layering Mini Slimline B Etched Dies
• Die-cut gold and white cardstock with the scallop border die from Romantic Slimline Borders Etched Dies and adhere together
• Adhere above to the A2 panel with foam tape
• Die-cut and assemble pieces from Lemon Zest Etched Dies
• Add shading to die cuts with ink blending
• Adhere die cuts to the card with foam tape and liquid glue cutting off any overhang
• Die-cut sentiment from Be Bold Lowercase Alphabet and Numbers Etched Dies out of navy cardstock and adhere with foam tape
• Die-cut # from Be Bold Punctuation & More Etched Dies with navy cardstock and adhere with liquid glue
• Add pearls to flower centers and card
• Adhere completed card panel to an A2 card base

Other Supplies

Neenah Solar White cardstock, Hero Hues Meadow Cardstock, Hero Hues Meadow Cardstock, Hero Hues Canary Cardstock, scotch 3M Foam Tape, Bearly Arts Precision Glue, Sunny Studios Stamps Rainbow Pearls, Simon Says Stamp Pawsitively Saturated Inks in Field and Citrine

• Die-cut purple metallic cardstock from largest Precision Layering A2 A Etched Dies and adhere to an A2 card base
• Ink blend yellow, orange, and red inks on white cardstock
• Stamp the image from Create a Scene Silhouette Clear Stamp Set over ink blending with black ink
• Die-cut with a Precision Layering A2 B Etched Dies
• Die-cut a black panel 1/8” larger than ink blended panel from Precision Layering A2 A Etched Dies and adhere under panel
• Adhere above to card base with foam tape
• Die-cut a thin gold frame with one Precision Layering A2 A Etched Dies and Precision Layering A2 B Etched Dies 1/8” apart in size and adhere over ink blending
• Stamp and emboss the sentiment with gold embossing powder on black cardstock
• Die-cut with a Precision Layering A2 B Etched Dies
• Die-cut gold cardstock 1/8” larger from Precision Layering A2 A Etched Dies and adhere under black cardstock
• Adhere to card
• Add gold pearls throughout the card

Other Supplies

Neenah Solar White cardstock, Hero Hues Pitch Black Cardstock, Scotch 3M Foam Tape, Bearly Arts Precision Glue, Simon Says Stamp Pawsitively Saturated Inks in Citrine, Sherbet and Pucker, Sunny Studios Stamps Gold Pearls, Altenew Obsidian Pigment Ink, Hero Arts Gold Embossing Powder, Hero Arts Embossing and Watermark Ink, Stardream Metallic Ruby Cardstock There are so many size options presented here. I’ll always be able to find the size I need. You can see more card-making tutorials on my blog, Who Stole My Glitter or visit my Instagram page for more inspiration. Thanks for visiting!