Friday, August 22, 2014

Cutout Panels

Thanks for joining me today for this weeks Papertrey Ink Design Team Tip!

Today's little cutout technique allows you to add a special touch to your projects.  By carefully and selectively trimming out a panel you can reveal an unexpected detail hidden beneath the top layer.  I'm here to show you just how easy this detail is to achieve!
Let me begin with the simple version.
I began by stamping a simple rectangular shaped image.  Then using my paper trimming tool, I cut slices from the top of the card to the image and from the bottom of the card to the base edge of the image.
With scissors I then trimmed off the excess (between the two first cuts) by hand, creating the cutout portion of the panel.  Takes a bit of wiggling to fit the scissors into place, but it's really a simple step.
This opening allows the embossed pattern below to show through beautifully.
Next, let me take it up a notch with the use of a more detailed and curvy shape.
Same technique as above, just a bit more attention needs to be paid to how close you come to the stamped image. This can be done by carefully lifting the blade occasionally for a peek and by being careful not to move the cardstock from its original position. 
Trim by hand.
Here are the layers needed for assembly... top cutout panel, a strip of material (your choice) for the hidden detail panel and the card base.
Be sure to attach the top layer with dimensional adhesive, this will further enhance the hidden panel.

So what do you think?!  Could this become your next go-to technique?  I sure do hope so!  Well, that's it from me today.  

Thanks for stopping by.

Maile
Just For You Card
Stamps: Botanical Blocks
Ink: True Black
Cardstock: White
Others: Wrought Iron Impression Plate, Studio Calico Gems and Copic Markers

 Beautiful Card
Stamps: Life Is Beautiful
Ink: True Black, Summer Sunrise and Berry Sorbet
Cardstock: White
Pattern Paper: Canyon Clay pattern pack
Others: Orange Zest Button and twine
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77 comments:

  1. AndreaAugust 22, 2014 at 4:13 AM

    beautiful. thank you.

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  2. Mrs HarryAugust 22, 2014 at 4:14 AM

    Lovely new idea Maile, I'm going to try your butterfly idea tonight. Also a great way to use up those snippets of patterned paper that we can't bear to throw away. Thanks for sharing your idea with us.

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  3. Jean Franks BeckAugust 22, 2014 at 4:14 AM

    Love it! Simple and quick, but with huge impact. I especially love the embossed detail - so elegant.

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  4. MarybethAugust 22, 2014 at 4:19 AM

    I think this is wonderful! Thank you for sharing, both your cards are gorgeous!

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  5. AnonymousAugust 22, 2014 at 4:19 AM

    Maille, this is absolutely gorgeous! I have one question, how do you attach your base and the fronts of the card? I would love to try this!

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    1. sandyhAugust 22, 2014 at 1:08 PM

      i believe the image is a card front. the decorative strip is adhered to the card base and then the card front is attached with dimensionals, like foam dots, etc.
      hth, sandyh

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  6. Kimberly EddyAugust 22, 2014 at 4:24 AM

    Brilliant idea! I have not seen this before. I LOVE the detail it adds. Simple and beautifully stunning at the same time. Thanks for sharing!!

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  7. cathyAugust 22, 2014 at 4:26 AM

    This is a great idea. I need to try this.

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  8. BirgitAugust 22, 2014 at 4:26 AM

    What pretty cards and a great new technique to try! Love this idea!

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  9. AnitaRAugust 22, 2014 at 4:26 AM

    Love this technique. Beautiful cards.

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  10. CraftyfieldAugust 22, 2014 at 4:27 AM

    It's a fantastic technique to add a little something whilst keeping the card CAS, gorgeous cards too!

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  11. PaulineAugust 22, 2014 at 4:37 AM

    These are both gorgeous! What a fabulous technique.

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  12. CatherineAugust 22, 2014 at 4:43 AM

    Simply lovely. Will try at my next stamp camp!

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  13. UnknownAugust 22, 2014 at 4:47 AM

    For sure this will be a technique I try! So beautiful, Maile :)

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  14. Carol CelAugust 22, 2014 at 4:51 AM

    These are gorgeous!! I am definitely going to try this technique -- hopefully today. Thanks for sharing this.

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  15. Cindy HallAugust 22, 2014 at 5:07 AM

    These cards are absolutely stunning! Beautiful technique. TFS!

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  16. Paula-Kay BourlandAugust 22, 2014 at 5:09 AM

    That is such a great technique. I will definitely try it. Thanks for sharing.

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  17. FreeToBeMe..LisaJAugust 22, 2014 at 5:10 AM

    Brilliant....... I can't wait to try this technique

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  18. Jill NorwoodAugust 22, 2014 at 5:17 AM

    Gorgeous! Love this technique!

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  19. Sabrina MAugust 22, 2014 at 5:22 AM

    Love this technique and your creations!

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  20. Chriss BlagraveAugust 22, 2014 at 5:22 AM

    Great technique with a lot of impact!

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  21. Annette CAugust 22, 2014 at 5:29 AM

    I love your style, Maille. You really know how to "take it up a notch" Thanks

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  22. Leigh PennerAugust 22, 2014 at 5:30 AM

    Fabulous!

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  23. Katie SkiffAugust 22, 2014 at 5:46 AM

    Beautiful - that really brightens up a simple card design!!

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  24. Holly SaveurAugust 22, 2014 at 5:53 AM

    So GORGEOUS!!
    super idea!

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  25. Diana KAugust 22, 2014 at 5:54 AM

    Gorgeous cards, Maile, and fabulous technique. I'm trying this for sure. You should have done a Make It Monday video!

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  26. BobbyAugust 22, 2014 at 6:06 AM

    Such a great detail. I will definitely be trying this technique.

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  27. I Card EveryoneAugust 22, 2014 at 6:10 AM

    Fabulous idea!! Thanks, Maile!

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  28. AnneAugust 22, 2014 at 6:13 AM

    Wow. Love it.

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  29. ValentinaAugust 22, 2014 at 6:13 AM

    Love this idea, thank you for sharing. Just one question. When you glue down the paper for the panel, do you cover the back of the panel on the inside of the card? Thanks again.

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  30. jintyoo7August 22, 2014 at 6:25 AM

    Beautiful idea, Maile - your cards are always spectacular! Can't wait to try this out - Thank you :)

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  31. rubbergrannyAugust 22, 2014 at 6:59 AM

    What a great idea. This could be used with all kinds of images and you had some great examples. Thanks for sharing.

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  32. Jacquie SouthasAugust 22, 2014 at 7:14 AM

    Love this technique - simple & stunning!

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  33. Kathy McAugust 22, 2014 at 7:36 AM

    WOW, Maile, this technique is awesome ~ love your results! My guillotine paper cutter will make this even more challenging, but I hope to attempt it anyway. TFS!

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    1. sandyhAugust 22, 2014 at 1:11 PM

      kathy, i used my craft knife and ruler to make the cuts...much easier to get crisp straight cuts than using scissors and a paper cutter.
      imo, sandyh

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  34. AnonymousAugust 22, 2014 at 7:36 AM

    I love this idea! My card clubs will be so excited to make a card look so fantastic with such a simple technique! Thanks so much for sharing. Georgia

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  35. Paula-Kay BourlandAugust 22, 2014 at 7:50 AM

    Maile, I loved your technique so much that I made a card and posted in on my blog. You can see it here: http://angelstampingwithpk.blogspot.com/2014/08/red-rubber-inspirational-134-just-wing.html Thanks for your great tutorial.

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  36. JulieAugust 22, 2014 at 7:55 AM

    Beautiful cards, as always Maile. I agree with Sharon Jones: how do you attach the top panel to the base? To be honest I thought you had cut through both the front and the back of the card, but no. You cut the top and then attach to the back?

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    1. sandyhAugust 22, 2014 at 1:07 PM

      i believe the image is a card front. the decorative strip is adhered to the card base and then the card front is attached with dimensionals, like foam dots, etc.
      hth, sandyh

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  37. SheriAugust 22, 2014 at 7:58 AM

    Would love to see a video of this. Great cards!

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  38. RedGemAugust 22, 2014 at 8:10 AM

    I love this technique... duh! wish I had though of it! Your creations are great, love coming here to see what you are up to !

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  39. SadieAugust 22, 2014 at 8:12 AM

    Both cards are so very pretty!! What a great idea. I'm looking forward to trying this technique.

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  40. AnonymousAugust 22, 2014 at 8:17 AM

    Beautiful card and very clear directions! Thanks for sharing.

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  41. LynneAugust 22, 2014 at 8:20 AM

    Maile - What a wonderful tip - this is totally fun and really looks super cool. Thanks for sharing this awesome technique!

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  42. LizinMNAugust 22, 2014 at 8:24 AM

    I just love your cards. They are both simple, yet elegant. Thank you so much for sharing, this will definitely be the card I make!

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  43. Vicki AAugust 22, 2014 at 8:33 AM

    What a great technique! Thank you for sharing.

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  44. conilAugust 22, 2014 at 8:40 AM

    Heck yeah. I know I'm going to try this. The look is so impressive and clean. I've seen your work before when you use this technique and my jaw always drops.

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  45. Janet a.k.a. swanlady21August 22, 2014 at 8:40 AM

    Great technique - I will definitely be trying it.

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  46. KarenAugust 22, 2014 at 9:22 AM

    I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, this. You inspired me! I am heading to my crazy, messy, happy place....my stamping room to try this. Thank you for sharing!

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  47. youngAugust 22, 2014 at 10:49 AM

    Cool! Love how this looks with the butterfly.

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  48. UnknownAugust 22, 2014 at 11:02 AM

    What a lovely new-to-me technique. Just love this effect. It is striking

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  49. mikkiAugust 22, 2014 at 11:47 AM

    Can hardly wait to get home to try! Pretty and fun!

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  50. sandyhAugust 22, 2014 at 1:13 PM

    i love both of these cards but especially the butterfly! such a simple little extra effort makes a world of difference!
    tfs, sandyh

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  51. PamAugust 22, 2014 at 2:49 PM

    I love these! I CASEd your 2nd one on my blog today. Of course, I gave you full credit. Thanks so much for all of your awesome inspiration!

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  52. JudyAugust 22, 2014 at 3:20 PM

    Great idea to add some added punch to a card. Thanks for the idea.

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  53. AnonymousAugust 22, 2014 at 5:00 PM

    Can't wait to try this. It makes an impressive card. Thanks for the idea.

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  54. AnonymousAugust 22, 2014 at 9:18 PM

    Thanks for the idea - beautiful cards!

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  55. RiaAugust 23, 2014 at 3:27 AM

    Beautiful cards, great idea, I'm surely going to try this technique,. Thanks!

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  56. GretaAugust 23, 2014 at 1:32 PM

    Absolutely love this technique! Thanks so much for the inspiration, Maile Belles!

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  57. nancy littrellAugust 23, 2014 at 7:32 PM

    I tried your awesome cut out panel technique Maile. I discovered too late that I needed to pop up my main layer over my cut out panel DSP. A nice flat card, but will do it right next time. TFS
    Here is the link to my card if you want to see on SCS. http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/2553722?&cat=500&ppuser=18672

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  58. Carol HeldAugust 23, 2014 at 8:12 PM

    Wow, I'm inspired to try this beautiful technique ...tfs

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  59. DottyA Cards & ThingsAugust 24, 2014 at 4:47 AM

    I just Love both card.... but I have a question...?
    Did you pop up the whole top layer or just where the cut out is?????
    From the pic's it almost looks like it's flat on the outer edges and raised up where it's cut out.
    Thanks!!

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  60. SharronAugust 24, 2014 at 6:56 AM

    Love the look! Thanks so much for sharing this cool technique!

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  61. UnknownAugust 24, 2014 at 9:16 AM

    Both cards are really beautiful, and I am going to try this technique -- I do have one question -- can you please tell me what brand of trimmer that is in the picture with the butterfly card ?? Did you use it to make the curved cuts around the butterfly image ?? Thanks so much for the help !!

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  62. vickienippAugust 24, 2014 at 10:28 PM

    how simple, but so beautiful thank you for sharing your blessing

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  63. Dotty JoAugust 25, 2014 at 5:33 AM

    How beautiful, thanks for sharing! Jo x

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  64. JD/ JillAugust 25, 2014 at 6:03 AM

    Your cards are so pretty! I love this technique....Can't wait to give it a try! Thanks so much for sharing.

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  65. NadinebdAugust 25, 2014 at 11:30 AM

    great idea...thanks for sharing

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  66. Lisa LaraAugust 26, 2014 at 1:32 AM

    I love this technique.

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  67. TerryAugust 27, 2014 at 11:09 AM

    Love the technique. Am curious to know what the measurements are of the cut strips

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    1. Maile BellesAugust 27, 2014 at 1:29 PM

      I pretty much winged it on both cards. The cut out strips probably measure between 1/2" to 3/4".

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  68. AnonymousAugust 28, 2014 at 3:27 PM

    What a great idea for a little bit of pizzazz.

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  69. LorraineSeptember 1, 2014 at 1:45 PM

    Love this technique! Thanks!

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  70. http://acraftynutter.blogspot.co.uk/September 7, 2014 at 9:32 AM

    Many thanks for sharing this great technique - it's a gud'n!
    Loving what you've made xxx

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  71. jasannOctober 2, 2014 at 3:51 PM

    What a fabulous idea, thanks for the tutorial, I will definitely try this today!!!! Thanks again!!!!

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  72. NandiniOctober 7, 2014 at 12:04 AM

    Hi! I came here from Loll's blog. Loved her take on your card and really wanted to see the original. And am I glad I did that! Loved the flower card and the butterfly card even more! Thanks for a great new technique!

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  73. AquaJuly 1, 2015 at 9:36 AM

    Such a cute idea. Love it! Thanks.

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