Each card had the message printed on the background paper. It is then mounted on the plastic grid that runs through the Silhouette Camero cutting machine. The background grid is a sticky surface to hold the paper while cutting. In the picture below you can see the card removed from the mat. The card is on top, ready to fold. Below is what remains on the mat and must be removed before the next card is mounted on the cutting mat. The mat looses its stickiness and must be sprayed with a temporary adhesive. As you can see, there is a lot of "JOY" left behind on the cutting mat. Two side panels fold to the middle. One holds the message and one will cover the colored paper panel that shows through the cut opening. The colored paper is fixed in the opening and a star is mounted up front.
Ok, that is all done and the envelopes all have stickers for mailing and return address. Just need to sign, seal and stamp.So why do I do it? It is one little piece of Christmas that I can add individuality and creativity to.
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