The coolest card ever...
That's my opinion...
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| Beautiful Shapes Dies from the Brand New Abstract Beauty Suite |
I was going through the brand new Mini Catalog January to June 2022 (it goes live on January 4, 2022) and came across a card that, at first, I thought was a cool Designer Series Paper pattern. When I went through the papers I had pre-ordered it wasn't there. I took a closer look and realized this pattern was created using the Beautiful Shapes Dies which is part of the Abstract Beauty Suite.
I couldn't wait to make the card because my 6 year old son, Connor, LOVES die cutting, shapes, patterns and puzzles. He is autistic and we do many activities involving shapes, puzzles and patterns like this one.
It's a very sensory experience using the Stampin' Die Cut and Emboss Machine. Turning the handle and the pressure of the plates being run through the machine not to mention the satisfying end result of getting cut out shapes in whatever color Connor wants. Connor is a sensory seeker which means he likes a lot of physical movements like push, pull, jump, squeeze... etc. We use lots and lots of scraps.
If you have a loved one on the spectrum or with sensory needs this could be a great project for them depending on what they enjoy. My son hasn't perfected fine motor skills yet so he can't quite perfectly line up these shapes and glue them yet, but he can die cut like crazy (gross motor skills using the whole arm to crank) and he can help with sorting colors and counting the pieces. Connor is very drawn to puzzles and patterns so he loved this card. He ran his fingers over the finished project many times. (Because it is all die cuts it also has a very cool texture - more sensory seeker fun)
If you are a teacher, a parent, grandparent or caregiver - if you are teaching little ones about shapes - the Beautiful Shapes Dies have circles, pentagons, triangles, diamonds and trapezoids. It's SO COOL. There are endless activities you could create with this but for today I'll stay focused on the cards.
I had to actually figure out how to assemble this pattern so I studied the card in the catalog and then changed my card layout slightly, but I completely owe my thanks to the very talented Stampin' Up! designer who created that layout! If I find out who made it I will be sure to update this blog post. I cannot show the sample because I cannot show the inside of the catalog until January 4th but if you have a catalog in front of you, go the Abstract Beauty suite and you will see it!
If you do not currently have a demonstrator and would like to receive a catalog please reach out to me and I will be happy to help. I'd love the opportunity to work with you! My email is stampingwithhart@gmail.com. You can also direct message me on Instagram or Facebook.
MAKING THE BEAUTIFUL SHAPES HEXAGON CARD
You will need:
- 24 Misty Moonlight Hexagons
- 24 Balmy Blue Diamonds
- 24 Night of Navy Diamonds
- Multipurpose Glue
- Misty Moonlight Card Base - Measurements: 2-1/2 x 8-1/2" (scored at 4-1/4)
- Basic White Layer - Measurements: 4 x 5-1/4"
- Hello Beautiful Stamp Set (or part of the Abstract Beauty Suite)*** Available 1/4/22
- Misty Moonlight Ink
- Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine (Mini will also work for these die sizes)
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| Abstract Beauty Specialty Designer Series Paper in a new size: 4 x 6 |
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| If you are interested here are the coordinating colors for Abstract Beauty Suite |
- Abstract Beauty Cards & Envelopes *** Available 1/4/22
- Beautiful Shapes Dies *** Available 1/4/22
- Abstract Beauty 4 x 6 Specialty Designer Series Paper *** Available 1/4/22
- Supple Shimmer Specialty Paper *** Available 1/4/22
- Word Wishes Dies
- Expressions in Ink Ephemera Pack (Gold Hexagon & Iridescent Sequins)
- Adhesive (Stampin' Dimensionals, Tear and Tape, Stampin' Seal +)
- Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine (Mini will also work for these die sizes
Very interesting cubes you crated with the Beautiful Shapes dies. What did you use to make the tiny bumps for the Misty Moonlight card stock?
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