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Tuesday, December 19, 2017
Wednesday, December 13, 2017
Christmas Nativity Bridge Card
Hi there, card makers,
Just finished with my card class for today. I've already shared two of the cards we made. Today I am sharing the third card. The Bridge Card fold was one I just learned this past fall. I thought it would make a wonderful fold to showcase my nativity die. Also, I love the way that the decorative paper on the panels is glued in order keeping the pattern on the paper flowing in its design. Making some more of these cards for my Christmas mailings is next on my agenda.
That's it for today. The card is fairly quick and simple, but looks lovely.
Blessings,
Annie
Just finished with my card class for today. I've already shared two of the cards we made. Today I am sharing the third card. The Bridge Card fold was one I just learned this past fall. I thought it would make a wonderful fold to showcase my nativity die. Also, I love the way that the decorative paper on the panels is glued in order keeping the pattern on the paper flowing in its design. Making some more of these cards for my Christmas mailings is next on my agenda.
BRIDGE CARD
DIRECTIONS
Card Base:
1. With the 8” x 4 ½” piece, score at 1¼”,
2½”, 5½” & 6¾”. Fold using your bone folder to
burnish the score lines.
2. Cut a 4” x 7¼” piece of DP. As up cut the piece, keep the strips in
order) at 1⅛”, 1⅛”, 2¾”,
1⅛” & 1⅛”. I numbered them on the
back starting with the left piece as number one.
Adhere
the DP pieces onto each of the 5 panels of your card from left to right.
Back Side of Card:
3. With the cream CS panel (2 ½” x 3 1/2”),
use a corner rounder on all corners. Using
the Distress Ink pad and a sponge distress the edges of the cream CS
panel. Adhere
to the backside
of the center section of the card. This is for signing and dating or another sentiment.
Sentiments:
4. With black ink, stamp the two
sentiments onto cream CS. Closely trim the extra CS
from
the sentiments. Make sure that it will fit on the Bridge
piece.
5. On the larger sentiment piece, us a
corner rounder. On the small piece,
round the
corners with scissors.
6. Distress the edges of both pieces using
the Walnut Stain Distress Ink pad and sponge.
Lightly distress
the rest of the paper to match the DP background.
7. Adhere the small sentiment to the top
of the center panel of the card.
Bridge:
8. For the Bridge, layer the DP strip (1½”
x 5½”) onto the green CS strip (1⅜” x 5⅜”).
9. Place a strong adhesive on the back of
this front panel, no more than 1” from each
end. Adhere it
to the base card, lining up the bottom corners.
10. Adhere the larger sentiment to the front
of the Bridge piece.
Die Cut Nativity:
11. With the nativity die cut, add glue to
just along the front bottom of it. Slide it
between the bridge and
the two side panels.That's it for today. The card is fairly quick and simple, but looks lovely.
Blessings,
Annie
Monday, December 11, 2017
Staircase Christmas Card
A happy good morning to you! The card I'm sharing with you today may look challenging, but actually the only thing challenging about it is all the die cutting. I cut out enough pieces for 10 cards for one of my card classes. I have to admit that that was a lot of die cutting and I was very happy to get done. But once done, the assembly goes easily and quickly, especially if you follow my step-by-step directions. I think the directions are easy to follow, but if you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact me.
Finished card
size 4 ½” x 6 ¼”
1. Top fold a 4
½” x 12 ½ “ red card base.
2. For inside
of card, cut a 4” x 5 ½” piece of white card stock and attach.
3. From white
CS die cut the largest die from Spellbinders Card Creator Heirloom Legacy
(S6-010). Attach it to the card front.
4. From red CS
die cut the small center die from the same set.
Trim off the piece along one end
to make it
straight. This will be the bottom when
attached to the wall. Lay aside for now.
5. From black
CS cut a 4 1/8” x 4 15/16” piece. Attach
it to the front of the card over the white
die piece.
6. Die cut the
Memory Box Classic Staircase (98665) from a piece of white CS which
measures 3” x 4
¾”. Attach to card front on the
left-hand side over the black.
7. From green
CS die cut the Impression Obsession Cut Out Christmas Tree die
(DIE111-U). Trace just the
Christmas Tree part on red CS. Trim the
red tree inside the
tracing line and attach to back of
green tree. Also, die cut just the flourish
part of the tree,
trim off the bit of the tree trunk, and glue
inside the card at the bottom of the white mat.
8. To decorate
the banister, die cut at least 5 sprigs from green CS using Memory Box Small
9. I also die cut
the Memory Box Mini Holly Leaves (98658) two times to use as filler on the
banister.
10. Punch 5 to 7
small stars from red CS and add to sprigs on the banister.
11. Punch one
larger star for the top of the Christmas Tree and glue in place. Add Wink of
Stella to the Christmas tree star (GL.Clear 999).
12. For the wall
hanging, stamp a very small sentiment on white CS, punch it out with a 1”
scalloped oval punch,
glue it to the red die cut element, attach a tiny green brad to the top, and
then
glue it to the
wall.
I hope the card inspires you. Thanks for stopping by.
Blessings,
Annie
Saturday, December 9, 2017
Long Ago on a Starry Night . . .
Hello and Christmas greetings,
Not that I'm crazy about snow, but it seems like we should have a little bit at least on Christmas day, so I would be okay with that. Then melt, please. Looking out the window I see dark cloudy skies and a cold-looking landscape that has gone to sleep for the winter. However, inside it's a different story - warm and cozy, and making Christmas cards while listening to Christmas music, decorations, and drinking hot cocoa. So delightful! And that is how I feel about the card I'm sharing today. I love the blues of the several layers and it has such a peaceful scene. I can't help but think of that special birth long ago on a starry night.
Materials:
Spellbinders Nestabilities Decorative Elements 4
Die-namics Stitch Mini Scallop
Cottage Cutz Holiday Floral Spray
Stamp from Tim Holtz Collection HL-M2-052
Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad Walnut Stain
Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad Pine Needles
Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad Salty Ocean
PrismaColor Pencils
Green Jewel
Star Punch
Aleene's True Snow
Hope you are enjoying your days of decorating and shopping . . . and stamping, of course.
Blessings,
Annie
Not that I'm crazy about snow, but it seems like we should have a little bit at least on Christmas day, so I would be okay with that. Then melt, please. Looking out the window I see dark cloudy skies and a cold-looking landscape that has gone to sleep for the winter. However, inside it's a different story - warm and cozy, and making Christmas cards while listening to Christmas music, decorations, and drinking hot cocoa. So delightful! And that is how I feel about the card I'm sharing today. I love the blues of the several layers and it has such a peaceful scene. I can't help but think of that special birth long ago on a starry night.
Materials:
Spellbinders Nestabilities Decorative Elements 4
Die-namics Stitch Mini Scallop
Cottage Cutz Holiday Floral Spray
Stamp from Tim Holtz Collection HL-M2-052
Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad Walnut Stain
Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad Pine Needles
Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad Salty Ocean
PrismaColor Pencils
Green Jewel
Star Punch
Aleene's True Snow
Hope you are enjoying your days of decorating and shopping . . . and stamping, of course.
Blessings,
Annie
Tuesday, November 7, 2017
Baptism Card
Hi fellow paper crafters,
There was a joyious occasion at church last Sunday. A friend became a follower of Jesus and was baptized, and became a member of our church family. I just have to say - Praise the Lord! Today I'm sharing with you the card I made for her. I'm so very happy for her decision!!!
Card Size: 8 1/2" x 4 1/4"
Stampin' Up Botanical Builder Framelits dies
Stampin' Up Elegant Dots embossing folder
Rubber Stamp from My Sentiments Exactly S118-10
May the Lord bless you and thanks for stopping by.
Annie
There was a joyious occasion at church last Sunday. A friend became a follower of Jesus and was baptized, and became a member of our church family. I just have to say - Praise the Lord! Today I'm sharing with you the card I made for her. I'm so very happy for her decision!!!
Card Size: 8 1/2" x 4 1/4"
Stampin' Up Botanical Builder Framelits dies
Stampin' Up Elegant Dots embossing folder
Rubber Stamp from My Sentiments Exactly S118-10
May the Lord bless you and thanks for stopping by.
Annie
Saturday, October 14, 2017
Pop-Up Leaves Birthday Card
Hello Card Makers,
Today's post features a card that I taught in my class earlier this week. There's a nice surprise for the recipient when the card is opened as the leaves pop up and kind of float across the card. I made several using different sentiments along the fall/autumn theme. It is one of those cards that look likes it took a long time, but is really easy to make.
Wishing you a great week of card making.
Blessings,
Annie
Directions
1. Score and fold the leaves in half lengthways. With the three leaves, glue together only by the very tips making a string of leaves. Set aside to dry.
2. Adhere the two triangles to the base card, thus making a background.
3. Stamp the sentiment on the inside of the card in the upper right portion of the card. Set aside to dry.
4. Stamp the
“Autumn” word onto the small cream rectangle.
Layer onto the lighter green, then onto the dark green.
5. Wrap the
layered panels with the green twine two times and tie in a knot at the
top. Adhere to the card front.
5. Glue 3 small
punched leaves along the diagonal line made by the two decorative pieces of
card stock.
6. Adhere the
string of leaves to the inside with a really strong medium, making sure that
the leaves will easily fold together.
Spacing will be determined by how much give there is in your leaf
string. The left leaf tip will probably
be about 1 ¾” from the crease; the same for the right leave tip. Glue the right tip first and close the leaf
string; add glue to the left leaf tip and close card. Hold closed until leaves are secure.
8 ½” x 5 ½” cream card stock, folded
5 1/4" x 4" - Cut two using coordinating scrapbook paper. Cut each one in half diagonally. You will have enough for two cards.
13 inches of green twine
3 medium die cut leaves
3 small punched leaves
Thursday, October 12, 2017
Camouflage Background Technique
This is a really fun and easy technique that only takes a couple of minutes. It creates a quick background for a variety of images or die cuts. I've been wanting to use my deer head punch and this cute little sentiment that perfectly goes with it, so this is what I came up with.
Give it try and see how much fun it is to watch the background come alive.
Blessings,
Annie
Here are the card measurements, supplies, technique directions:
CAMOUFLAGE
BACKGROUND WITH DEER HEAD CARD
Brown card base 8
½ x 5 ½ , folded
Beige/Cream Layer 5
¼ x 4 – emboss with Sizzix Bricked EF
Brown Rectangle 3
¾ x 2 5/8
Olive Green Rectangle 3
½ x 2 3/8
Beige/Cream Rectangle 3
¼ x 2 3/16 – this piece is for the Camouflage Background
EK Success Deer Head Punch – punch from brown card stock
¼ Hole Punch – punch 3 circles from brown card stock
Dew Drops – Mowed Grass – glue the Dew Drops to the brown
circles
Amuse Art Stamps “Deer Friend” 8-8451B
DIRECTIONS FOR
CAMOUFLAGE BACKGROUND
1. Crumple a solid
piece of background paper into a ball. Straighten out the paper so it’s mostly
flat again, and then crumple it a second time. This will produce a finer
texture on the paper.
2. Flatten the
paper, then lightly drag the Dune Pigment ink across the surface of the paper. Don’t press down with the pad—just
lightly drag it over the surface of the paper.
3. Crumple
paper again, flatten it, and drag the Crushed Olive ink pad across the surface.
4. Crumple and
flatten again then drag the Walnut Stain ink pad across the surface.
5. If you want
more color, lightly tap with the ink pads until you’re satisfied with the
amount of color.
Give it try and see how much fun it is to watch the background come alive.
Blessings,
Annie
Thursday, October 5, 2017
Clear Card with Strawberries
Hello again,
Fresh strawberry season is almost over and I so wanted to make this card earlier in the season, so I could send out a few. Alas, it kept getting putting aside. Finally I have completed a couple of them and plan to mail them tomorrow. I saw a card similar to this on Pinterest, which first got me interested. I had no idea how to make an acrylic sided card so I was very thankful for the video that was provided. That video can be found here. However I made several changes that made it easier for me to put the card together. Here is my version of the card and directions follow.
Fresh strawberry season is almost over and I so wanted to make this card earlier in the season, so I could send out a few. Alas, it kept getting putting aside. Finally I have completed a couple of them and plan to mail them tomorrow. I saw a card similar to this on Pinterest, which first got me interested. I had no idea how to make an acrylic sided card so I was very thankful for the video that was provided. That video can be found here. However I made several changes that made it easier for me to put the card together. Here is my version of the card and directions follow.
1. White cardstock – Cut a piece 6 1/2 x 4 1/4. Score at 1 inch.
Fold at the score line.
2. Clear acrylic – Cut a piece 5 1/2 x 4 1/4. Adhere to the top of the 1” flap of the white cardstock.
3. Cut 4 pieces of coordinating designer paper 1 x 4 1/4 inches. Adhere one to the front 1” flap and the 2nd piece to the inside of the 1” top flap, so that they are back to back.
4. At the bottom of the acrylic sheet, adhere the 3rd piece on the front and the 4th piece on the inside, back to back.
5. Adhere one large and one small strawberry and the leaves to the acrylic sheet on the left side.
6. On the front and back of the acrylic sheet glue the matching
strawberries and leaves, matching up the shapes.
7. Stamp your sentiment on a small white decorative piece of card stock and attach to the right side of the card base. Make sure the placement is pleasing to the eye and not behind the strawberries. The sentiment should be seen through the acrylic sheet when the card is closed.
8. Or, you can stamp the sentiment directly onto the card base.
Hope you will give it a try and find that the directions are easy to follow.
Blessings,
Annie
Friday, September 8, 2017
A Golfer's Birthday
Hello Stampers,
Thirty-three years ago I met my husband on a golf course. His birthday is coming up next month so I decided to make him a golfer-type birthday card. Can you believe that in all these years I've never made one for him -- bought a few but never made one. Since I have no golf stamps, I sat down at my computer and began a search for images that pertain to golf. What fun! I was amazed that there were so many to choose from. I typed and printed the sentiments and think he will get a kick out of them. And besides, the card stock is his favorite color - a burgundy maroonish - just like his Denali. Here's my fun work of art.
I'll write in the lovey stuff later. 😍😍😍
Thanks for letting me share with you. Many blessings.
Annie
Thirty-three years ago I met my husband on a golf course. His birthday is coming up next month so I decided to make him a golfer-type birthday card. Can you believe that in all these years I've never made one for him -- bought a few but never made one. Since I have no golf stamps, I sat down at my computer and began a search for images that pertain to golf. What fun! I was amazed that there were so many to choose from. I typed and printed the sentiments and think he will get a kick out of them. And besides, the card stock is his favorite color - a burgundy maroonish - just like his Denali. Here's my fun work of art.
I'll write in the lovey stuff later. 😍😍😍
Thanks for letting me share with you. Many blessings.
Annie
Friday, September 1, 2017
Card Candy for Christmas
Hi Stampers,
Well, I was able to resist Christmas in July, but here on the first day of September, due to a swap challenge, I had to jump into a Christmas theme. This is my first attempt at making multiples of Card Candy. Lots of die cutting, Copic marker coloring, and jewels. I used Lockhart Inchie Art stamps and stamped the images on 1 x 1 inch white matboard. Also used a Stampin' Up label punch and two Spellbinders dies - Shapeabilities Frosty Forms and Nestabilities Fleur De Lis Squares. The project was lots of fun even though it took most of my morning.
That's it for today, friends. Enjoy the Labor Day weekend but please be alert and stay safe if you are traveling.
Blessings,
Annie
Well, I was able to resist Christmas in July, but here on the first day of September, due to a swap challenge, I had to jump into a Christmas theme. This is my first attempt at making multiples of Card Candy. Lots of die cutting, Copic marker coloring, and jewels. I used Lockhart Inchie Art stamps and stamped the images on 1 x 1 inch white matboard. Also used a Stampin' Up label punch and two Spellbinders dies - Shapeabilities Frosty Forms and Nestabilities Fleur De Lis Squares. The project was lots of fun even though it took most of my morning.
That's it for today, friends. Enjoy the Labor Day weekend but please be alert and stay safe if you are traveling.
Blessings,
Annie
Wednesday, August 30, 2017
Jeremiah 17:8
Hello friends,
I have another bible verse to share with you today. I love this verse because it gives me assurance that no matter the problems I face in life, God will provide what I need to get through them, and I have no need to be anxious and fearful.
"For he shall be like a tree planted by the waters, which spreads out its roots by the river, and will not fear when heat comes; But its leaf will be green, and will not be anxious in the year of the drought, nor will cease from yielding fruit." Jer. 17:8
I have another bible verse to share with you today. I love this verse because it gives me assurance that no matter the problems I face in life, God will provide what I need to get through them, and I have no need to be anxious and fearful.
"For he shall be like a tree planted by the waters, which spreads out its roots by the river, and will not fear when heat comes; But its leaf will be green, and will not be anxious in the year of the drought, nor will cease from yielding fruit." Jer. 17:8
This verse, along with Psalm 1:3 teaches that one who trusts in God will not be free from trials and adversity,
but that God will be bring fruit and blessing in and through those difficulties. We are being compared to a palm tree that has been firmly planted in a well-watered oasis. As everything
about the palm tree is valuable and productive, so are the
righteous people of God. The tree will not fear when drought comes, and will not be anxious nor stop bearing fruit.
Instead, it will stay green and
productive because its roots are deeply planted.
May this verse bless you as it has me.
Annie
Monday, August 14, 2017
John 10:27
Just finished this bible illustrating and journaling this morning.
In this verse, Jesus is telling us that He is the Shepherd and we are the sheep. What does it mean to “follow” Jesus?
Webster’s Dictionary tells us that “9, to take as a model; act in accordance with; imitate; 10. to accept authority of; obey.”
Webster also tells us that a “follower (a) a person who follows another’s beliefs or teachings.”
When you ask Jesus to be your Lord and Savior, you are committing to Him that you obey and will be a “follower” and will “follow” Him all the days of your life. In order to imitate Jesus and to follow His teachings, we must study the Bible. How else will we know what His teachings are? It is not enough to say “I believe.” We must read the Word, take it into our hearts, and act upon it.
My
sheep listen to My voice;
I
know them, and they follow
Me. I will give them eternal
life,
and they will never
perish. John 10:27
In this verse, Jesus is telling us that He is the Shepherd and we are the sheep. What does it mean to “follow” Jesus?
Webster’s Dictionary tells us that “9, to take as a model; act in accordance with; imitate; 10. to accept authority of; obey.”
Webster also tells us that a “follower (a) a person who follows another’s beliefs or teachings.”
When you ask Jesus to be your Lord and Savior, you are committing to Him that you obey and will be a “follower” and will “follow” Him all the days of your life. In order to imitate Jesus and to follow His teachings, we must study the Bible. How else will we know what His teachings are? It is not enough to say “I believe.” We must read the Word, take it into our hearts, and act upon it.
Thank you for stopping by.
Blessings,
Annie
Sunday, July 23, 2017
Easel Card - Modified
Hello again, stampers,
My card for today may or may not have a style name. I couldn't find one, so I'm calling it a modified easel card. I saw a similar one in a group on FaceBook; however the posting lady didn't know the name either and didn't have any directions. So right there I had a new challenge! I experimented with a couple of different sizes, and then finally decided this size is the one I like best. Measurements and supplies are listed below the card photos.
My card for today may or may not have a style name. I couldn't find one, so I'm calling it a modified easel card. I saw a similar one in a group on FaceBook; however the posting lady didn't know the name either and didn't have any directions. So right there I had a new challenge! I experimented with a couple of different sizes, and then finally decided this size is the one I like best. Measurements and supplies are listed below the card photos.
Solid Light Yellow Card Stock
*4” x 10 ¼
” -
Scored at 4 ½ ”, 9”
*3 5/8” x 3
5/8”
*Plus small
scrap for stamping the Birthday Daisy image and punching small flower. Cut out
the daisy image. Use 3D tape for mounting.
Solid Green Card Stock
*Small
scrap for stamping the image a second time.
Cut out only the center of the daisy.
*Small
scrap for die cutting the leaves
Decorative Paper
3 ¾ ” x 9”
3 ½ ” x 3 ½
”
Rubber Stamp - Stampendous: Birthday Blossom #F182
Die - Memory Box: Sturdy Stem #98996
Two Brads to match decorative paper.
This card is really quick and easy. I hope you will give it a try.
Blessings,
Ann
Friday, July 21, 2017
Birthday Card for a Fisherman
Whew, what a busy morning card making! I saw a card on Pinterest (my thanks to whomever created it) that inspired me to make it because it is just what I needed for my Pastor's birthday. He is quite a fisherman so hopefully this card will be a hit with him as we celebrate his birthday on Sunday with cake and festivities. The stamp set I used is from Stampin' Up called By the Tide.
The sentiment that I put on the left side of the inside card added just the right touch. The stamp is from Our Daily Bread Designs called Fishing and the sentiment says,
The sentiment that I put on the left side of the inside card added just the right touch. The stamp is from Our Daily Bread Designs called Fishing and the sentiment says,
"There is certainly
something in Angling
that tends to produce a
Serenity
of the mind.
Washington Irving."
Blessings,
Annie
Wednesday, July 19, 2017
A Very Special Congratulations Card
What a lovely afternoon here in Wenatchee! I hope you are enjoying these beautiful summer days.
I was commissioned to make a card for a gentleman member of the Moose Lodge. He received the honor of earning the Pilgrim Degree of Merit, which I understand to be a very high honor. I incorporated the emblem in the design of the card which I think made a nice touch. And I just couldn't resist putting a small moose on the front of the envelope. Since the colors of the emblem are red, yellow, and white, I chose those colors of card stock, and then added some black to hi-light. Sure hope the requesting party likes it. What do you think?
Thanks for stopping by. Happy card making!
Blessings,
Annie
I was commissioned to make a card for a gentleman member of the Moose Lodge. He received the honor of earning the Pilgrim Degree of Merit, which I understand to be a very high honor. I incorporated the emblem in the design of the card which I think made a nice touch. And I just couldn't resist putting a small moose on the front of the envelope. Since the colors of the emblem are red, yellow, and white, I chose those colors of card stock, and then added some black to hi-light. Sure hope the requesting party likes it. What do you think?
Thanks for stopping by. Happy card making!
Blessings,
Annie
Tuesday, June 6, 2017
Banner Strip Card
Hello everyone,
Being a bit overcast ouside today led me to make some cheerful time inside. So - card making is the name of the game. I really like this Banner Strip card because when you lift the little banner strips, there is a secret message behind. I also added a white card stock layer to the back where I could stamp a regular message, add a note, and sign my name. Let me know what you think!
Here are some directions for you. Hopefully they are easy to follow:
Being a bit overcast ouside today led me to make some cheerful time inside. So - card making is the name of the game. I really like this Banner Strip card because when you lift the little banner strips, there is a secret message behind. I also added a white card stock layer to the back where I could stamp a regular message, add a note, and sign my name. Let me know what you think!
Here are some directions for you. Hopefully they are easy to follow:
Recipe:
Green card stock panel 4 ½” x 5 ¾”
Orange card stock panel 4 ¼” x 5 ½”
Pattern paper panel 4 x 5 ¼”
Orange card stock banner 4 ½” x 1”
White card stock banner 3 ½” x 7/8”
Additional
Materials:
Sizzix/Hero Arts Stamp & Die Cut Set – Floral #657776
3 Small Sentiment Stamps
Martha Stewart Leaf Sprig Punch
¾” Square Punch
Paper Cutter
Tape Runner
Glue Bottle and Glue Pen
Small Ruler and Pencil
Jewels
Extra Green CS for Leaves
Extra White CS for Stamping
Big Shot
Distress Ink Pads – Tattered Rose, Barn Door, Fired Brick
Black Ink Pad
Directions:
1. Attach PP to
orange panel. Set aside.
2. With the
orange banner strips, score at ½” on one end of each and fold.
3. Make a notch
on the other end by lining the punch at an angle to form a notch. Punch the other two plus the 3 white banner
strips.
4. At
approximately ½” from the left side, stamp a different sentiment on each of the
white banners using a black inkpad.
5. On the
assembled panel on the right side, make a tick mark 3/8” down from the top of
the PP and another tick mark 3/8” up from the bottom of the PP.
6. Glue the
orange banners one at each tick mark and the third centered between the other
two.
7. On the
inside of the orange banners, glue the white sentiment banners about 1/8” from
the fold.
8. Punch 7
leaves from the green CS.
9. Using the
large and small flower stamps, stamp one set on white paper using each of the 3
inkpads.
10. Die cut with
the Big Shot. Lightly curl up the
petals.
11. Working on
the left side of the card with the banners laying flat in place, put glue on
only the bottom ¾” of a small flower and glue it to the PP. The ¼” top of the flower should overlap the
first banner at the bottom of the banner.
This will hold the banner closed.
12. Put glue on
the center portion of a large flower, between the second and third banners, and
glue it to the PP, leaving the top and bottom petals loose. This will hold those banners in place.
13. Glue the
remainder of the flowers and the leaves as shown in the sample.
14. Attach the
jewels to the center of the flowers.
Until next time.
Blessings,
Annie
Tuesday, May 9, 2017
Scalloped Punch Topper Card
Hi card makers,
Today I'm featuring the Stampin' Up Scalloped Tag Punch. I wasn't really interested in purchasing this punch until I saw pictures of cards using this punch posted on Pinterest. Well, I saw some great cards and now I own one of these punches. So thank you to whomever the SU person is who came up with idea of using the punch in this way. I love it! It's really very easy and quick to make, so I hope you'll give it try. Here's the card I made using this punch. Directions are after the picture.
Blessings,
Ann
Today I'm featuring the Stampin' Up Scalloped Tag Punch. I wasn't really interested in purchasing this punch until I saw pictures of cards using this punch posted on Pinterest. Well, I saw some great cards and now I own one of these punches. So thank you to whomever the SU person is who came up with idea of using the punch in this way. I love it! It's really very easy and quick to make, so I hope you'll give it try. Here's the card I made using this punch. Directions are after the picture.
Blessings,
Ann
Scalloped Punch Topper Card
1. One CS 5 ½ x 8” –
Green
2. One CS panel 2 ¼ x
5 ⅛” – Blue
3. One CS panel 2 ⅟16 x 4 ⅛” – White
4. One scrapbook
paper 4 x 5 ½“ – coordinates with green and blue
5. Blue Ribbon – 14
inches
6. Dew Drops – 5
matching green
7. One die cut from
the blue – Spellbinders Shapeabilities Die D-Lites – Tiger Lillies
8. Scallop Tag Punch
– Stampin’ Up
9. Guide marks for
punch – 1 ⅟16”
1. • •
ß Measure in from sides and mark at 1 ⅟16” in on
• • both sides and at both ends.
Scallop Punch slides
in here: á Make sure the
punch fits exactly between the marks.
2. Cut off side
pieces at top and bottom, leaving only the tab.
3. Slide a scalloped
punched end into the paper trimmer, from the right to the left.
4. Score the tag.
5. Next, score at 4 ⅛”.
6. Add scrapbook
paper to inside – MAKE SURE THAT THE TAB CAN LAY OVER
SMOOTHLY
AGAINST THE CARD.
7. Adhere layers.
8. Cut the die using
the blue CS, adhere it, and add Dew Drops to the center of the flowers.
Tools:
Paper Piercer
Small cutting scissors
Double Stick Tape or Tape Runner
Glue for holding embellishments secure
Ruler
Pencil
Paper Trimmer
Small Martha
Bone Folder
Scalloped Tag Punch from SU
Wednesday, April 12, 2017
A Dahlia and More
This birthday card is the perfect combination for my friend
who loves Dahlias and music.
Using the Dahlia stamp from Stampin' Up's "Regarding Dahlias" set, I stamped on a light melon-colored card stock using clear embossing ink and heat embossed with white embossing powder. The Dahlia was stamped two times, and then colored with Copic markers: E13, R22, YR04, and RV52. I cut out one complete Dahlia and then just cut out the center portion of the second Dahlia and mounted with mounting tape. Next, tiny pearls were added to the center of the Dahlia.
The leaf is from a Hero Arts set called "More Real Leaves." I stamped the leaves with Distress Ink Evergreen Bough, then I lightly sponged them with the same color ink and also Distress Pine Needles. After I cut out the leaves I darkened the edges with the Pine Needles ink, and then finished off by slightly curling up the leaf tips. It's a nice way to add some depth to the leaves.
To make the background panel, I printed sheet music from Pinterest, used a distressing tool on the edges, and then embossed with the Tim Holtz Woodgrain embossing folder.
Pine Needles ink was used on the distressed edges of the panel and lightly sponged over the Woodgrain embossing.
The card base is white, 5 1/2 x 4 1/4. The panel is 4 3/4 x 3 3/4. You can find the music clip art on Pinterest here.
This was a really fun card to make and I'm really loving this stamp set! Thanks for stopping by.
Annie
Friday, March 10, 2017
Sketch Card – Red Flower
Rain and snow yesterday - sunshine today. Spring has got to be just around the corner. So flowers are my theme today. Bright red flowers. I made this card from a sketch I saw on Pinterest. This is what I was inspired to do for my card.
1. Fold the
white card base, set aside (8 ½” x 11”).
2. Stamp a small flourish element stamp 6 times on white card stock with black ink and cut out
each one.
3. Using a
small strip of white card stock as a base, line up the 6 flourish squares to it,
aligning
along the bottom of the strip, then glue/tape them in place. You may need to
trim off a bit. Set aside.
4. Stamp a
flower on red card stock. Shade the
flower with PrismaColor pencils: #PC925
Crimson Lake , PC1029 Mahogany, and PC939 Peach. You can use a Germany (blender) to
blend the
colors. Set aside.
5. On the
bottom part of the card base, mat a piece of black card stock (4 1/8” x 4
1/8”),
leaving the right
top unglued.
6. Mat red checked card stock on top of the black (4” x 4”).
7. Glue/tape
the flourish strip approximately ½” down from the top of the red checked layer.
Trim if necessary. Set aside.
Trim if necessary. Set aside.
8. Next, using the Garden Circle Die - JustRite Dies, die cut it from black card stock. The die
cut a round piece of red patterned paper and glue it to the back of the center of the Garden
Circle die cut. Glue the assembly to the card as shown in picture.
cut a round piece of red patterned paper and glue it to the back of the center of the Garden
Circle die cut. Glue the assembly to the card as shown in picture.
9. Taking the red flower in hand, lightly roll
up the edges of the petals. Add Flower Soft to the
center, and then glue to card.
center, and then glue to card.
10. With a
distressing tool, distress the edges of the small script rectangle; edge the
rectangle with
a sponge and Bard Door Distress ink; and then tuck it under the top of the black mat at the
top right. Also, tuck in a couple of little red punched elements.
a sponge and Bard Door Distress ink; and then tuck it under the top of the black mat at the
top right. Also, tuck in a couple of little red punched elements.
11. On the left
upper area of the card, glue the “hugs” which was die cut from the (KaiserCraft
Decorative Dies, Comfort Pack.
Decorative Dies, Comfort Pack.
12. Add jewels or Dew Drops to the bottom left side of the card as shown in the picture.
I hope you will give it a try and let me know what you think.
Blessings,
Annie
I hope you will give it a try and let me know what you think.
Blessings,
Annie
Saturday, January 21, 2017
Peek-a-Boo Card
Good morning friends,
Today I am sharing with you a new-to-me fold, called the Peek-a-Boo Card. I saw this card on Pinterest and immediately knew that I had to try to make it. I can laugh now, but at the time of the failure of my first try I felt nothing but disappointment. Whaaaa! But . . . I saw what I had done wrong and jumped right in to try again. I searched until I found video instructions and give credit and a big thanks to Norma Lee. You will find her video at the end of her printed instructions. Just for fun, see if you can find my mistake on the first card.
Today I am sharing with you a new-to-me fold, called the Peek-a-Boo Card. I saw this card on Pinterest and immediately knew that I had to try to make it. I can laugh now, but at the time of the failure of my first try I felt nothing but disappointment. Whaaaa! But . . . I saw what I had done wrong and jumped right in to try again. I searched until I found video instructions and give credit and a big thanks to Norma Lee. You will find her video at the end of her printed instructions. Just for fun, see if you can find my mistake on the first card.
If you didn't catch my error, then let me give you a tip. Be sure to die cut your ovals properly spaced. 😄 Hope you are challenged to give this fancy fold a try.
Blessings,
Annie
Monday, January 16, 2017
Triangle Joy Fold Card
Greetings friends,
Another cold day here in Wenatchee, Washington. But also a perfect day to stay inside and enjoy card making. Today I tried a new fold called Triangle Joy Fold. The Triangle Joy Fold is quite different from the regular Joy Fold card. It was brought to my attention by a challenge in a stamping group I belong to. The sample tutorial that was given to us was in centimeters. Although I translated the script to English, the measurements were still in centimeters. Luckily I have a great centimeter ruler so the directions were quite simple to follow. The card is 15 x 15 centimeters which is just under 6" x 6". I'm going to try my hand at making a 5" x 5" using measurements in inches. I think it would be fun to have a smaller version. For now, here's the card I made for the challenge, in centimeters.
Here's the link where you can find directions: my thanks to Stempeleinmaleins Blog. Thank you for stopping by today. Hope you are staying warm and cozy!
Blessings,
Annie
Another cold day here in Wenatchee, Washington. But also a perfect day to stay inside and enjoy card making. Today I tried a new fold called Triangle Joy Fold. The Triangle Joy Fold is quite different from the regular Joy Fold card. It was brought to my attention by a challenge in a stamping group I belong to. The sample tutorial that was given to us was in centimeters. Although I translated the script to English, the measurements were still in centimeters. Luckily I have a great centimeter ruler so the directions were quite simple to follow. The card is 15 x 15 centimeters which is just under 6" x 6". I'm going to try my hand at making a 5" x 5" using measurements in inches. I think it would be fun to have a smaller version. For now, here's the card I made for the challenge, in centimeters.
Here's the link where you can find directions: my thanks to Stempeleinmaleins Blog. Thank you for stopping by today. Hope you are staying warm and cozy!
Blessings,
Annie
Saturday, January 14, 2017
Triple-Tier Slider Card
I just finished making the cutest card (not in the bragging sense)! I love it!!!! Can you tell I'm excited? The coffee theme stamps were so fun to use and the slider mechanism is awesome. I couldn't have done it without using a tutorial I found at Dawn's Stamping Thoughts. Ms. Dawn, thank you for your wonderfully, easy-to-follow tutorial.
Here's my version of the card:
I used Stampin' Up Gorgeous Grunge for the background, using Distress Ink Brick Red, Tea Dye, and Broken China. This is really a fun card to make. I hope you'll give it a try.
Blessings,
Annie
Here's my version of the card:
I used Stampin' Up Gorgeous Grunge for the background, using Distress Ink Brick Red, Tea Dye, and Broken China. This is really a fun card to make. I hope you'll give it a try.
Blessings,
Annie
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