How To Use Layering Square Framelits and Create A Different Shape

Often it is useful to discover alternative ways to use Layering Squares Framelits. It is easy to create a rectangle to frame a sentiment stamped on a rectangle. Just use your Stampin’ Trimmer. However, it’s not so easy to create a scalloped rectangle.

A previous post highlighting the 2017/19 In Colors shows a rectangle with scalloped edges. You may have been going hmmmm….

The Fresh Fig scallop rectangle mats the sentiment stamped on Whisper White cardstock.

The “how to” is difficult to explain in words, so I created a video to show you how you can do this treatment.

Layering Squares Framelits to Scalloped Rectangle Video

Now that you know other ways to use the Layering Squares Framelits, you likely need them in your stash. Other uses for these Framelits include:

Shaker cards – cut the cardstock so that get a precise squares to contain the shaker pieces.
Use them in conjunction with the Stitched Shapes Framelits to add interest and texture to your paper crafting projects.
Use them to cut out shaped images. Did you know that stamp sets displayed in the catalogues identify the different framelits to use to die cut the images? In the pictures, the shapes are also identified by outlining.

Imagine the possibilities. To further your ability to add shapes to your projects, there are also Layering Circles Framelits, Layering Oval Framelits and Sweet and Sassy Framelits (hearts)