Monthly Archive for February, 2010

I’m not sure what to call this shape, I’m sure there’s a special name for it, but I’m going to call it a clover card. I created my own template with it and I’ll be posting it on a templates page soon. I made a “permanent” template by cutting it out of stencil plastic that I bought at a local craft store.

Here’s what the template looks like cut out of white cardstock.

I made my card by cutting it out of colored cardstock. On the front I added some design paper of alternating patterns to give it an interesting look. Then added a small message. You might notice that 90% of my cards are for birthdays, and that’s because I need all those for my family and friends!

Certainly Celery cardstock, Pumpkin Pie classic ink, Kaleidoscope designer series paper, Birthday Whimsy stamp set.

On the inside I used more paper from the Kaleidoscope designer series and then stamped a message with the Whimsical Words stamp set. I’m considering this design to use for my Mother’s Day cards this year.

Oh, and my kids let me know… this shape… it’s called a quatrefoil!

I love the easel card and have been making them left and right! It’s just as simple as your standard card, but so cute for display. I’ve made 2 different size cards, one 4″ x 4″ and one 3.5″ x 3.5″.

The closed card is square shaped. Once it’s opened, the face of the card can be tilted down and placed on a shelf to show for display.

The front of the card.

The open card on display.

Displayed card from the side.

Card opened, side view.

The 4″ x 4″ card is made with the following:
A- 4″ x 8″ basecard, scored at 2″ and 4″
B- 4″ x 4″ facecard

With one sheet of 12″ x 12″ paper you can get 3 easel cards.

Decorate you facecard (A) as you desire, I use a slightly smaller card size (3.75″ x 3.75″) so that the edges of the facecard can be used as a frame for the design.

Fold the basecard (B) at the 4″ score line (this folds the card in half). With the fold at the top and 2″ score line in the front, place adhesive on the bottom half of the card (opening edge, up to the 2″ score line). Attach the facecard to the basecard. On the inside of the card use a brad, embellishment, or cut out for the stop to the hold the facecard when on display. Folding the front at the 2″ score line tilts the facecard. You can choose to decorate the inside of the card, or just use it for your personal message.

Only orange cardstock; Kaleidoscope designer series paper, Birthday Whimsy stamp set.

The 3.5″ x 3.5″ card is made with the following:
A- 3.5″ x 7″ basecard, scored at 1.75″ and 3.5″
B- 3.5″ x 3.5″ facecard

I tried this size because I can get 2 cards out of a 8.5″ x 11″ sheet of cardstock.

This card was made with some of the design paper I made myself (see previous post).

Orchid Opulence cardstock; Turquoise ribbon; Whimsical Words stamp set.

Pixie Pink cardstock; Kaleidoscope designer series paper; Whimsical Words and Always stamp sets.

On my last post, a video, I showed you how easy it is to make your own designer paper. I promised that I would also show you what I had in plan for that paper. I’ve used the paper for what is referred to as a “One Sheet Wonder.” Basically you use one sheet of paper to make a set of coordinating cards, I’ve seen anywhere from 6 to 10 cards- I used my paper to make 7 cards.

Cut the 8.5″ x 11″ paper into fourths and then into different shapes and sizes to use for making your cards.

Using coordinating ink, paper, and a few embellishments you can create a set of coordinating cards. These make great gifts too!

Tempting Turquoise cardstock and classic ink; Orchid Opulence cardstock and classic ink; Pixie Pink cardstock and classic ink; Whisper White cardstock; Versa-Mark; Always and One of a Kind stamp sets.

Tempting Turquoise cardstock and classic ink; Pixie Pink cardstock and classic ink; Orchid Opulence cardstock and classic ink; Whisper White cardstock; Turquoise ribbon; Versa-Mark; One of a Kind and Whimsical Words stamp sets.

Green Galore cardstock and classic ink; Orchid Opulence cardstock and classic ink; Pixie Pink cardstock; Whisper White cardstock; Always and Whimsical Words stamp sets.

Orchid Opulence cardstock and classic ink; Tempting Turquoise and Green Galore classic ink; Whisper White cardstock; One of a Kind and Whimsical Words stamp sets.

So I’ve been working with my new loot from my demonstrator’s starter kit. I’m learning to use some new stuff, specifically the pastels, the two step stamps, and the Versa-Mark. At first I just played around a little trying to get a look at the stamps and the colors, etc.

Then I started to put together some cards. Each one was playing with something a little bit differently. My first card was with the bird from the Always stamp set, I really like this bird. I wanted to use a single card color and white so I chose something darker, Perfect Plum. Here’s what I made, I like the way it turned out with the white contrast against the dark background color.

Perfect plum cardstock, classic ink, and designer series paper; Whisper white cardstock and craft ink; Always stamp set.

Next I wanted to try out the pastels. This is what I created, simple and elegant.

I wanted to play with my alphabet set and figure out good ways to use it. Here’s what I made.

Whisper White cardstock; Pixie Pink, Tempting Torquoise, and Green Galore classic inks; One of a Kind and Jumble Alphabet stamp sets; pastels.

I also worked on the two step stamping and the Versa-Mark, but I don’t love what I’ve created yet. Not even liked it enough to post it. It is yet to come!