Today the monthly card class was held with the theme, “Celebrating Birthdays”. As you can guess from the title, the projects were birthday cards. In addition, several of the cards involved the use of different folds. The feature card today is a crisscross fold pocket card and is the perfect card to use when you want to attach a gift card. I originally saw this card design several years ago on Linda Heller’s Stamping School. Though I had made the card design before it was not made in any of my previous classes. It is a fun card design to use and can be tailored for any occasion. The card uses one 6″ x 12″ piece of Designer Series Paper so you can make two with one sheet of paper quickly. Plus, it’s a great way to use up extra Designer Series Paper that you’ve been hoarding!
For the crisscross birthday card the Sale-a-Bration paper, Botanical Butterfly, was used. This is definitely one of my all time favorite papers. Remember, this designer series paper can be selected FREE with a $50 order until March 31 (or while supplies last). The Amazing Life and Birthday Banners Photopolymer stamp sets combine perfectly for the card sentiments.
Materials:
Botanical Butterfly Designer Series Paper: 6″ x 12″, 3/4″ x 9-1/2″ coordinating strip for belly band
Whisper White Cardstock: 3″ x 2-1/4″ for cake oval; 1-1/2″ x 3″ for banner; 3-3/4″ x 5-1/4″ for interior piece
Grapefruit Grove Cardstock: 3″ x 2-1/2″ for oval; 1″ x 9-1/2″ for belly band
Stampin’ Write Markers: Bashful Blue, Daffodil Delight and Grapefruit Grove
Bunch of Banners Framelits Dies
Layering Ovals Framelits
Stitched Shapes Framelits
Detailed Trio Punch
Grapefruit Grove 1/8″ Grosgrain Ribbon: approximately 3″
Snail Adhesive
Stampin’ Dimensionals
Stampin’ Trimmer
1/8″ Handheld Punch (optional)
Cutting Directions:
I am providing written instructions but if you prefer a visual, check out Cindy Brumbaugh’s video. Don’t let my written directions scare you – once you make one crisscross pocket card, you’ll see how easy it is!
Along the 6″ side of the Botanical Butterfly Designer Series Paper, score at 1/2″ the entire length of the paper. NOTE: if the paper has a direction, be sure to score on the side that will be the bottom of the card so that the design direction is correct on the finished card.
On the 12″ side of the Botanical Butterfly Designer Series Paper, score at 4″ and 8″.
TIP: Fold along score lines for ease in trimming. To create a center tab that becomes the card pocket, use paper snips to cut on the 4″ and 8″ score line just up to the 1/2″ score line. You will now have three 1/2″ x 4″ sections. Remove the two outer sections by cutting along the 1/2″ score line up to where you snipped earlier. You should have one 1/2″ x 4″ tab located in the center of the designer series paper.
Next cut the side angles by placing the Designer Series Paper in the Stampin’ Trimmer. Line up on a diagonal from the 4″ score line to the bottom edge (refer to photos below). Repeat on other side.
Folding Directions:
Proceed with finishing the pocket by folding the bottom flap up. Apply snail adhesive to the flap back of the flap and fold one of the diagonal sides over the flap pressing to adhere to the adhesive.
Fold remaining diagonal over creating the “crisscross” and use snail adhesive to adhere to other flap.
Create the oval sentiment by stamping the cake onto the whisper white cardstock using Stazon Jet Black ink pad. Color as desired with Stampin’ Write Markers. Cut using the Stitched Shapes Framelits. Layer onto an oval of Grapefruit Grove Cardstock cut using the Layering Ovals Framelit.
Stamp the sentiment for the banner and cut using the coordinating banner from the Bunches of Banners Framelits.
Wrap the 1″ x 9-1/2″ strip of Grapefruit Grove around the card so that it meets in the front. Layer and attach the coordinating strip of Designer Series Paper to the belly band.
Attach the oval to the belly band and finish by placing the banner across the cake as shown in the card photo.
Inside Panel:
Stamp sentiment on card with the Stazon Jet Black ink.
Round corners of the card using the Detailed Trio Punch.
Use the 1/8″ handheld punch to create a hole in the top center (or use the oblong circle on the Detailed Trio Punch).
Add ribbon to create the pull tab.
Have fun creating your own crisscross designs!
Be sure to check back on Wednesday. I’ll be sharing more cards from the Celebrating Birthdays class, as well as, showing you what other fun we enjoyed!
With it being the last month of Sale-a-Bration you would expect a non-eventful month right? Not exactly because Stampin’ Up! has released their Sale-a-Bration Coordination products. If you like the Sale-a-Bration products, then you will see that these are some wonderful products that coordinate with the current Sale-a-Bration catalog products.
WOW! The Hop Around Framelits sold out in record time. Therefore, I encourage you to not delay and place your order as soon as possible. You do not want to miss out on framelits to coordinate with your Sale-a-Bration stamp sets.
Since Framelits are my favorite, I’m very excited about these new products. So get out your Big Shot and have fun with these new Framelits. If you have not been able to decide on what Sale-a-Bration products you may like, maybe these new products will help you. You can also visit my online store here to check them out. Let me know if you have any questions.
Thanks for stopping by! Next week, we’re Celebrating Birthdays in the monthly card class so I’ll be sharing samples of some fun birthday cards in my next post.
It’s time for Paper Pumpkins sixth Birthday celebration. Can you believe we have been enjoying these magnificent kits for six years? If you are not a subscriber, you will want to get started this month with the sixth birthday celebration kit. Stampin’ Up! is offering a free stamp set this month with all subscriptions.
DON’T MISS OUT! THE DEADLINE FOR FOR ORDERING IS SUNDAY, MARCH 10.
We don’t know much about this kit, but here is what I can tell you.
The March kit features eight full-sized, mailable cards.
The coordinating colors are Basic Black, Bermuda Bay, Daffodil Delight, Flirty Flamingo, and Poppy Parade.
This kit has an element that is sure to “pop”!
The FREE stamp set is even bigger and better than your typical Paper Pumpkin stamp set and can be used on a variety of crafting projects.
Click here to place your order now. You definitely don’t want to miss this celebration! You can purchase month-to-month or buy a Prepaid Subscription.
In an earlier post this week, the Needlepoint Nook bundle was introduced to you. Today, I am featuring the Needlepoint Nook bundle in three different cards. The Needlepoint Nook Designer Series Paper is especially highlighted. The detail of the designer series paper is amazing! You are able to see the individual embroidery strands of the stitches. With such detail, it makes creating cards simple since the paper can be the feature element.
Helpful Hints:
As you look at the samples, notice the first two from the left are very simple cards. The pink card really features the paper with just a ribbon tie and a stamped sentiment added. This card is perfect for the beginning stamper or anyone needing a quick to make card. To create the sentiment, first use the Needlepoint Elements Framelits Die to emboss embroidery stitching on a piece of Whisper White cardstock. Next you will stamp the sentiment into the center of the embossed piece. Lastly, cut the shape using the coordinating Pretty Label Punch.
The blue butterfly card includes a “tuxedo” fold to add interest to the card front. The double-sided designer series paper is great since the reverse design coordinates perfectly. To create the “tuxedo” look, mark the midpoint of the designer series paper. For the sample above, the designer series paper is 5-1/4″ x 4″ so the midpoint is 2″ from right edge and 2-9/16″ from top (the Stampin’ Trimmer is the perfect tool to use!). After marking the midpoint, cut from the midpoint to the right edge. Fold back the flaps to create the “tuxedo” collar. After folding, attach the designer series paper to a 5-1/4″ x 4″ piece of whisper white cardstock.
The far right sample is good transition card for a beginning stamper to build upon their skills. The layered embellishment and sentiment are stamped using colors that coordinate with the paper. With the Needlepoint Elements Dies it is easy to cut the shapes. To add more visual interest, snip between each strand of the Flax Ribbon and separate the strands.
Remember for a 10% savings, order the Needle & Thread Bundle. The bundle includes the Needle & Thread Photopolymer Stamp Set and the Needlepoint Elements Dies.
Today I would like to bring your attention to our Needlepoint Nook Suite available in the Occasions Catalog. Stampin’ Up! always puts together some wonderful suites and this one is no different. You can create some lovely needlepoint projects using this suite. Also, our suites always coordinate to help you create a perfect project. If you can dream it, you can make it with all the products working together. Therefore, take a look at these products in action in the video below. George also shares how the design artists created the suite.
With Sale-a-Bration still going on (through the end of March), you can get these products and take advantage of the sale so it’s a winning combination. All the products are available through my online store.
Be sure to check back on Wednesday. I will be sharing a project using the Needle & Thread Bundle.
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