Planning solution in May
Hi everyone. Today I’m going to share how I plan while I’m still waiting for my May kit to arrive. You might have known that I live in Germany and the big part of the...
Lets make dividers!
Hi Daisy Friends!
Each month, when I get my “box of happy” in the mail, I begin with the papers. Every month it seems Coca Daisy out does the previous month and the paper design is fantastic. So this is where I spend a lot of my time. I really consider the colors, the aesthetic I am going for, and any graphical elements in the paper design.
Because I am looking for a more minimal/simplistic look, I will generally choose paper that has a subtle design or a repeat pattern. I keep in mind that the divider I create will stand on its own (i.e. no embellishments on it). Once the paper is chosen, the hard part is over!
I then simply cut the design from the paper. I have a file saved in my silhouette design studio which makes it very easy. Sometimes, when I cut the dividers, they look to “plain” on their own (in my opinion). So I consider cutting shapes from the divider itself to add interest, as I did this month. This added touch gives my dividers a bit more interest for not a lot of time.
Keep in mind that you don’t necessarily need a cutting machine. You could use good ol’ scissors and/or a paper trimmer for this design shown. Maybe even an exacto knife (if you’re brave enough for that kind of thing). You could also add design touches using a paper punch. There are tons of ways to add interest to dividers!
I hope you’ve enjoyed learning a bit about my process for making dividers. If you have questions, please feel free to connect with me and ask! I hope the rest of 2020 treats you well.
Wow! What a year so far, right? And my how time flies when you’re having “fun.” I wanted to revisit my divider process with you this month in my blog post.
Each month, when I get my “box of happy” in the mail, I begin with the papers. Every month it seems Coca Daisy out does the previous month and the paper design is fantastic. So this is where I spend a lot of my time. I really consider the colors, the aesthetic I am going for, and any graphical elements in the paper design.
Because I am looking for a more minimal/simplistic look, I will generally choose paper that has a subtle design or a repeat pattern. I keep in mind that the divider I create will stand on its own (i.e. no embellishments on it). Once the paper is chosen, the hard part is over!
I then simply cut the design from the paper. I have a file saved in my silhouette design studio which makes it very easy. Sometimes, when I cut the dividers, they look to “plain” on their own (in my opinion). So I consider cutting shapes from the divider itself to add interest, as I did this month. This added touch gives my dividers a bit more interest for not a lot of time.
Keep in mind that you don’t necessarily need a cutting machine. You could use good ol’ scissors and/or a paper trimmer for this design shown. Maybe even an exacto knife (if you’re brave enough for that kind of thing). You could also add design touches using a paper punch. There are tons of ways to add interest to dividers!
I hope you’ve enjoyed learning a bit about my process for making dividers. If you have questions, please feel free to connect with me and ask! I hope the rest of 2020 treats you well.