The paper is an old 6X6 paper [-ad from Hampton Art in their Ki collection, "autumn flowers". Also, that green shiny paper I used is found in the Neenah, Creative Collection, 65# metallic paper variety pack.
I also had to go online to see how to use it properly. I found several videos and blog posts about it and many suggested having some written instructions for future use.
Firstly, one must know that the paper should be cut to 5.5" X 11" so that when folded, the card is the standard A2 size (5.5" X 4.25"). Otherwise, you'll end up with a strange sized card. See below:
Because it is not in two parts, one must run it through a couple of times with it set up with the long straight edge of die placed right along the edge of the cutting plates to make sure you don't accidentally cut out the cut line of other side of die or the card base paper wrong.
The next step is to score the card base at 1 7/8" on ONE side only. Take this measurement form the long straight cut not from the edge of the letters. Then, you fold the other side over, fit the two sides together and finally, use that nice snug fitting to give you the place where you'll score that second side.
You may also be required to cut the slits into the edge of letters "U" and "G", so it would actually fit together as I had to do.
If you wish, you can cut the word "Hugs" die out of other papers to place on top of the word "Hugs" onto your card. This can give you a more sturdy closure with the two layers of paper on "Hugs".
Hugs,
Nina
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