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Slimline Concentric Cards


This week I combined the Happy Little Stampers and the Inkspirational Challenge, the challenge from Happy Little Stampers was "Anything Goes with Dies" and on Inkspirational it was Slimeline Cards. These are my favorite challenges because I get to utilize different dies and revisit dies I haven't used in forever. Here were the challenge titles:


I ended up using my Anna Griffin Slimline Concentric Dies for the very first time. I love making Slimline cards. The large shape make them look so elegant, so I was excited to get to work with this. I created two cards, largely the same but with a different sentiment in the center. Here they are:


For the first card, I utilized a simple sentiment of "wishing you good luck." I think the square offset it nicely. I used 3D adhesive dots to really give the center a nice dimension.


As for the center card, it was nearly identical. The only difference is the sentiment in the center which is circular which helps make the ovals pop a little bit more.



I will note, the embossing technique came out very faint with a single press. If you're going to make the purchase for the concentric die set, you might consider utilizing the two pass method to make the embossing technique pop a little more. 

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  1. HelenJune 29, 2021 at 1:31 AM

    What a wonderfully delicate look to your card Danny! So pretty and elegant with that super detailed die cut! A great design! Thanks so much for joining us at HLS - Dies Challenge this month.

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  2. MarinaJuly 2, 2021 at 10:39 PM

    These look so elegant and intricate, I love the dark floral background peeking out. Thanks for joining in at Inkspirational Challenges. Sorry to be late.

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