Storybook Five Bar Filigree

This is one of my favorites! The design reminds me of the iron gates you might see at an old estate. I would like to cut this in black and layer it over a landscape photo. In the meanwhile, I thought I would get it posted to share so some of you might be able to use it too!

Once again, this is very simply done by copying and pasting the element from the Storybook cartridge and flipping alternate rows to create more interest to the pattern.

The design is a bit more delicate than the other two I just posted but just be patient as you remove it from the mat. I started by removing the "extra bits" on the bottom row.



Then, once I had just the actual design remaining I was able to lift and gently remove the cut, leaving most of the leftovers on the mat. I did use my three inch putty knife to help with the removal. (You can see the "remainders" on the mat below).



You will have a pile of cute little extras that could be use on another projects - fat curls and thinner "waves" (they also remind me of little French Horns!). I did discard the rest of the offcuts - even though there are some that could be trimmed to use as well - I have my limits on space and patience!



When you turn the design vertically you can better see the "gate" effect I mentioned.



I did not do a baby bug version this time - I didn't like the look when I either stretched or squashed the design - I may try another way using multiples of the element and I will post if I do but please feel free to try it your own version if you have one of the smaller Cricuts (Personal or Create).

Storybook Five Bar Filigree