Double Pocket Cards With Bookmark - Tutorial

Stampin’ Up! Products Used:

Paper Stacks 2011-2013 In Color, item #122384  - 1 piece 8 ½ x 11, 1 piece 1” x 4 ¼”

Matching In-Color Card Stock of choice – Pg 176 of main catalog

                Sample above uses:   Wisteria Wonder, item #122922 – 1 piece  4 ¼” x 11

Whisper White Card Stock, item #100730 – 1 piece 5” x 6” and 1 piece 2” x 7”

Mixed Bunch Stamp Set, item #125535 – Wood OR #125537 - Clear

Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, item #113439

BigZ Die – Two Tags, item #115954

Jewels – Pearls, item #119247

Early Espresso Classic Ink, item #119670

SNAIL Adhesive, item #104332

Multipurpose Liquid Glue, item #110755

Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Paper Punch, item #119275

5 Petal Flower Paper Punch, item #119880

Blossom Paper Punch, item #125063

Simply Scored Scoring Tool, item #122334

Diagonal Plate for Simply Scored Scoring Tool, item #125586

Bone Folder, item #102300

Directions:

1.      Using the Big Shot cut out the two tags in Whisper White.

2.       Stamp 3 flower images on the Wisteria Wonder Card Stock and punch them out using the Blossom Punch.

a.       Punch out 3 solid Wisteria Wonder Blossom flowers.

b.      Layer/off-set the flowers so that the stamped image is on top. (SNAIL or Multipurpose Glue)

c.       Attach a small pearl to the center of each.

d.      Attach 1 to the bookmark tag SNAIL or Multipurpose Glue)

e.      Set the other 2 flower aside for later.

3.       Using Wisteria Wonder, punch out two 5 Petal Flowers. 

a.       Layer/off-set the flowers using SNAIL or Mulitpurpose Glue.

b.      Attach a small pearl to the center.

c.       Attach to the larger tag using Multipurpose Glue – part of the flower will be higher than the tag, so put the glue on the tag NOT the flower itself.   I find that the slit in the tag is a good stopping spot for the glue.  Glue will be above the slit, not below

 

4.       Creating your card base:

a.       Using the 8 ½” x 11” piece of Designer Series Paper (Paper Stack) – Simply Scored Scoring Tool

                                                               i.      8 ½ “ side …. Score at 4 ¼”

                                                             ii.      11” side …. Score at 5 ½”

b.      Using the Diagonal Plate

                                                               i.      8 ½” side … Score at 4 ½”

                                                             ii.      Turn paper … 8 ½” side … score at 4 ½”

                                                            iii.      (no scoring on the 11” side on the diagonal plate)

c.       Crisply crease all your score lines on the card base.  Do the 4 ¼” and 5 ½” creases first and lay card stock flat.

                                                               i.      With corners placed inward (lower right corner and upper left), fold card up

                                                             ii.      Then fold left to right.

                                                            iii.      This creates your two pockets.

5.       Punch out the Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border using the 2” x 7” piece of Whisper White.

a.       Place SNAIL on top of the front crease, then place ribbon on top.

b.      Trim to fit.

6.       Attach the small piece of DSP across the bottom of the front of the card.

7.       Attach the remaining two flowers to the front.

8.       Slide in bookmark in the front pocket.

9.       Slide in tag in the inside pocket.

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Punch Art Bears Tutorial With Matching Envelopes

Had such a great time teaching classes on Friday and Saturday.   This is one of the two projects we did.

Stampin’ Up! Products Used:

Framelits ~ Hearts Collection #125599 – largest scalloped one

Early Espresso card stock #119686 – 5 ½ “ x 5 ½” (for head of bear)

Peach Parfait, #119794

    Card Base - 5 ¼” x 10 ½”– scored at 5 ¼”

    Envelope – 8 ½” x 8 ½” – scored at 3 7/8” all sides

1/2" Circle punch #119869 -  Real Red card stock (tongue) – Punch 1

3/4" Circle punch #119873 - Black card stock (eyes) – Punch 2

1" Circle punch #119868

    Whisper White card stock (eyes) – Punch 2

    Crumb Cake (eye lids) – Punch 1, cut in 1/2

    Blushing Bride card stock (inside ears) – Punch 2

    Black (nose) – Punch 1

1 3/4" Circle punch # 119850

    Early Espresso card stock (2 Ears) – Punch 2

Extra Large Oval punch #119859

    Crumb Cake  (Mouth area) – Punch 2

Black Stampin Write marker #100082

White Gel pen #105021

Colors of card stock used:

    Basic Black # 121045 – used for nose & eyes

    Blushing Bride #119796 – used for ears

    Crumb Cake # 120953 – used for mouth area & eyelids

    Early Espresso #119686 – used for ears & bear face

   Peach Parfait, #119794   - used for envelope and card base

    Real Red #102482 – used for tongue

    Whisper White #100730 – used for eyes

Sticky Strip, item #104294

Multipurpose Liquid glue, #110755

SNAIL Adhesive, #104332

Directions:

1.       Envelope … Peach Parfait Card Stock (8 ½” square)  … Score at 3 7/8” on all four sides.  Assemble envelope using Sticky Strip.

2.      Card Base … Peach Parfait Card Stock (5 ¼” x 10 ½” ) … Score at 5 ¼” and crisply fold.

3.      Bear:

a.      Punch out all items above

b.      Using Big Shot and the Scallop Heart Framelits,  create the head. 

c.       Assemble and attach ears.  Then using SNAIL attach to card base.

d.      Bear Face:

                                                              i.      Attach tongue using Multipurpose Glue.

                                                            ii.      Attach mouth area, overlapping in the center.

                                                          iii.      Attach nose, make sure the top is a bit above the mouth area.

                                                           iv.      Assemble eyes, then attach to bear head.

                                                             v.      Using white gel pen, accent eyes and nose.

                                                           vi.      Using black Stampin’ Write Marker or black pen, dot the mouth area.

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Blossom Paper Punch Flower Tutorial

I have had many requests for a tutorial on how to make the Blossom Paper Punch Flowers that were featured on my February 17th blog post and my February 15th blog post.   I think a few photos would be helpful in showing you how to create these beautiful flowers.

Here are all the pieces punched out.
Blossom Punch Flower:  Punch 3, each a different color.
...... Cut the 2 that will be shadows into 6 piece pieces.
...... Do not cut the 3rd Blossom Flower. I will refer to this as the main flower.
3/4" Paper Punch:  Punch 1, Very Vanilla (or color of your choice)
Modern Label Punch:  Punch 3 of the same color
Build a Blossom Paper Punch:  Punch 3 leaves of same color and style.

Put multi-purpose liquid glue no more than half up the pie shaped very vanilla piece.  Using liquid glue will allow movement for perfect placement of the petal shadow.   Do all 6 shadows.   I find it is easier if I work with the Main Flower facing me.

Photo of the back of the flower with all 6 very vanilla shadow pieces in place.

Repeat shadowing steps with the other pie shaped piece of paper.

The Modern Label Punch pieces (3) are glued and layered across the Main Flower Piece.  Very complimentary to the scalloped edges of the flower.

Now add in the 3/4" circle.   Using a paper piercing tool, pierce a center hole in the flower center circle.  Rotate the piercing tool a bit to enlarge the hole.  Now add in your brad.   If you would prefer a button could be added instead.  Choice is yours.  If you use a button, no paper piercing is needed.

Last step is to glue your petals to the back of the flower.   I placed them at every other petal.  You definitely could add more in if you like more greenery showing.

Flower is now ready to be place on your card or gift item.

Stampin' Up! Products Used:
Blossom Paper Punch, item #125603
Modern Label Paper Punch, item #119849
3/4" Circle Paper Punch, item #119873
Everyday Enchantment Designer Series Paper, item #126154 (Sale-A-Bration item)
Everyday Enchantment Ribbon & Brad Pack, item #127279
Very Vanilla Card Stock, item #101650
Poppy Parade Card Stock, item #119793
Multipurpose Liquid Glue, item #110755
Paper Piercing Tool, item #116631
Mat Pack (use with paper piercing tool), item #105826

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Mary Director
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Scalloped Edgelits Valentine Card Tutorial

This is the 2nd card we created at class on Saturday.  So many wonderful new products for the Big Shot in the Stampin' Up! Occasions Mini catalog.  

Stampin’ Up! Products Used:

Very Vanilla Card Stock, item #101650 – 1 piece 5 ½” x 8 ½” and 1 piece 2” x 4”

Cherry Cobbler Card Stock, item #119685 – 1 piece 2” x 5 ½”,  1 piece 1 ½” x 5 ½” , and 1 scrap piece

Cherry Cobbler Classic Ink, item #119669

Heart Full Paper Punch, item #119883

Heart Small Paper Punch, item #117193

Candy Conversations Stamp Set, item #125560 – Wood Only

Bordering on Romance Stamp Set, item #125480 –Wood OR #125482 – Clear Mount.

Big Shot DieEdgelits Adorning Accents, item #125595

Pleated Ribbon – Blushing Bride, item #125570 – 1 piece 6 ½” long

Stampin’ Sponges, item #101610

Scotch Tape

SNAIL Adhesive, item #104332 or SNAIL Refill, item #104331

Sticky Strip, item #104294

Dimensionals, item #104430

Directions:

Very Vanilla Card Stock … Score the 8 ½” side at 4 ¼”.

a.      Stamp the floral image towards the bottom of card front.

b.      Using the Big Shot Edgelits, cut scalloped edge

c.        Adhere 1 ½” x 5 ½” piece of Cherry Cobber to inside of card using SNAIL.

d.      Stamp inside message using Cherry Cobbler Classic Ink.

e.      Attach pleated ribbon to the 2” x 5 ½” piece of Cherry Cobbler card stock.  Then using sticky strip attach it to the card front.

f.        Punch out 2 large in Very Vanilla Card Stock and sponge with Cherry Cobbler Classic Ink.

                                                              i.      Punch out 2 mini hearts with Cherry Cobbler Card Stock.

                                                            ii.      Glue mini heart to large heart.

                                                          iii.      Attach large heart over ribbon area using Dimensionals.

 
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Heart Framelits Valentine Card Tutorial

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http://www.kreateskards.blogspot.com/2012/01/heart-framelits-valentine-card-tutorial.html

This is one of the two cards we created at class on Saturday.   It is a nice surprise to open the card and realize there is a double door inside with a sentiment showing once the double doors are opened.  This is a great card for Valentine's Day, an Anniversary, Thinking of You, or just to tell someone you love them.    This style (double door) could be used for any occasion.

Stampin’ Up! Products Used:

Very Vanilla Card Stock, item #101650 – 1 piece 5 ½” x 8 ½” , 2 pieces 3 ¼” x 4 1/8”

Twitterpated Designer Series Paper (DSP), item #125406, 1 piece 6” x 9”

Cherry Cobbler Classic Ink, item #119669

Heart Full Paper Punch, item #119883

Heart Small Paper Punch, item #117193

Candy Conversations Stamp Set, item #125560 – Wood Only

SNAIL Adhesive, item #104332 or SNAIL Refill, item #104331

Big Short Framelits – Hearts Collection, item #125599

Jewels Basic Pearl Large, item #125577

Sticky Strip, item #104294

Directions:

1.       Score the 5 ½” x 8 ½” Very Vanilla Card Stock at 4 ¼”, crisply fold.

2.      Stamp inside sentiment using Cherry Cobbler Classic Ink and Candy Conversations Stamp.

3.      Score top to bottome of both of the 3 ¼” x 4 1/8” Very Vanilla pieces at ½” with the 3 ¼” placed left to right.

a.      Crisply fold and attach to card back using sticky strip.

4.       Using the Big Shot Heart Framelits and the Twitterpated DSP, but out the 5 smaller hearts in the set of 6.   When you do this, put together as close as possible on the cutting plate/paper before running thru.

a.      Alternate the designs of the hearts, glue together and then adhere to the card front.

5.      With the remaining DSP, punch out 2 Full hearts and 2 mini hearts.

a.      Alternate the designs, glue together and then adhere them to the 2^nd layer of the card.

6.      Attach the large pearl to the center of the hearts on the front.

 
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I Dig You Birthday Card Tutorial

The first photo is my initial plan for my class this last Saturday.  During the class I got the inspiration to use the brads on the joints and wheels of the digger machine.   I'm really pleased with the results.  Here's how it looks with the brads:

Stampin’ Up! Products Used:

Whisper White Card Stock, item #100730 …. 1 piece 5 ½” x 8 ½” & 2 pieces 2 ¾” x 2 ¾” & 1 scrap piece

Rich Razzleberry Card Stock, item #115316 … 1 piece 3 ¼” x 3 ¼” & 1 piece 4 ¼” x 2”

Island Indigo Classic Ink, item #122937

I Dig You! Stamp Set, item #12270 - Wood or #122722 – Clear

Delightful Dozen Stamp Set, item #122650 – Wood or item #122652

3/8” Ruffled Ribbon – Island Indigo, item #122974 … 1 piece 5”

Extra Large Oval Paper Punch, item #119859

Stampin’  Dimensionals, item #104430

SNAIL, item #104332

Silver Mini Brads, item #122941

Directions:

1.        Score the Whisper White Card Stock piece (5 ½” x 8 ½”) at 4 ¼”   This is your card base.

2.       Wrap & secure the 5” ribbon piece over the Rich Razzleberry Card Stock piece that is 4 ¼” x 2”.

a.       Using SNAIL Adhesive or Sticky Strip attach to bottom front of card base.

3.       Stamp Happy Birthday on scrap of Whisper White Card Stock, then punch out with XL Oval Paper Punch.

a.       Using dimensionals attach to card.

4.       Adhere the 3 ¼” x 3 ¼” piece of Rich Razzleberry to the front upper part of the card base making sure to center it.

a.       Stamp the image of the machine on the 2 ¾” x 2 ¾” pieces of Whisper White Card Stock. 

                                                               i.      Adhere one image to the Rich Razzleberry  Card Stock  3 ¼” x 3 ¼” piece.

                                                             ii.      Cut out the other piece and then layer If on the other image using dimensionals.

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