How to Outline the Playful Alphabet Dies

Today’s card features the adorable Turtle Friends stamp set and the Playful Alphabet dies. I based the layout on this week’s sketch from Freshly Made Sketches. The card base was made with a 4-1/4″ x 8-1/2″ piece of Petal Pink cardstock that I scored at 4-1/4″ to create a square card. Next, I cut a piece of Basic White cardstock to 3-3/4″ square. I used a blending brush and Pool Party ink to give the Basic White cardstock a light wash of color. The turtle image was stamped in Black Memento and Granny Apple inks, then fussy cut. I die cut the letters from Pattern Party Designer Series Paper that was mounted onto Foam Adhesive Sheets. Read on to see how I outline the Playful Alphabet dies.

How to Outline the Playful Alphabet Dies

I’ve had a few people ask about how I create the border around my words created with the Playful Alphabet dies. There are a couple of methods that I use, but today I’m going to share the most user-friendly technique that anyone can do. It does take a bit of practice to get it right, so don’t get discouraged on your first (or second) try. Here is a quick video that demonstrates how to use a washer to outline your words.

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Turtle Friends Photopolymer Stamp Set [155356] $16.00	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $6.00	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276] $9.75	Petal Pink 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146985] $8.75	Pattern Party 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Host Designer Series Paper [155426] $18.00
Playful Alphabet Dies [152706] $34.00	Foam Adhesive Sheets [152815] $8.00	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653] $120.00	Blending Brushes [153611] $12.00	Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad [147107] $7.50
Granny Apple Green Stampin' Pad [147095] $7.50

Product List

Turtle Friends Photopolymer Stamp Set [155356] $16.00	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $6.00	Basic White 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [159276] $9.75	Petal Pink 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [146985] $8.75	Playful Alphabet Dies [152706] $34.00
Foam Adhesive Sheets [152815] $8.00	Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine [149653] $120.00	Blending Brushes [153611] $12.00	Pool Party Classic Stampin’ Pad [147107] $7.50	Granny Apple Green Stampin’ Pad [147095] $7.50
Pattern Party 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Host Designer Series Paper [155426] $18.00