Framing Techniques With Craft Expert John Lockwood

Join me for a spring-inspired craft-along where I show you how to make the most of your nesting dies to create frames to add fun and dimension to your card designs!

Using only a few sets from my stash, I create two card samples which show you completely different ways to frame your projects. If you're a fan of clean and simple crafting then the first card will be to your taste, and for the second I show you how to create depth of colour using ombré glitter card.

Use the Butterfly stamp and die set to create a card stencil to use to create a background, I've used the Moonlight Petal inks and blending brushes to achieve a subtle background. These brushes are so soft and easy to use - perfect for applying the ink gradually!

Build the colour gradually to add depth to your background

Top tip!

Use your nesting dies to gauge the space between the inner and outer dies, secure with low-tack tape and then remove the middle dies for an evenly spaced frame.

Butterflies are a staple for any stash, and are perfect for all-occasion projects this spring!

The Deco Butterflies set has a built in frame without a cutting edge, making it perfect to create apertures on your projects - if you want to create a topper then simply use a rectangular die around the outside. In this card

Top tip!

When creating the backing for the frame, cut a larger frame around the outside using your nesting dies to be used later. This will give the illusion that the card blank is made from glitter card where it's just a narrow matt! Then use the excess scraps of cardstock to cut out smaller butterflies - no waste!

I hope you have enjoyed this masterclass of framing techniques and will have a go at using some of the ideas shown in your designs!

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