Becky's Stampin' Studio: Penguin Explosion (New Version) Card + Video

Friday, September 17, 2021

Penguin Explosion (New Version) Card + Video

Julie Davison shared this awesome Explosion Card using the Sweet As a Peach bundle. I saw it's a "new version", because it's not the OLD version, that I used to doI decided to update it using the darling Penguins from the Penguin Playmates SAB DSP, that will be ending soon! And, instead of holding it closed with a "belly band", I preferred to use the new Scallop Contour Dies and a small velcro dot! We will be making this card at my Fun Fold Card Class next week!

Measurements:

Fresh Freesia: 1/2 sheet, scrap
Basic White: 2 3/4" x 4", 2 5/8" square, scrap
Penguin Playmates SAB (N): 2 pcs @ 1 7/8" x 5 1/4", 4" x 8" (explosion piece), penguin to "fussy cut".

To Make This Card

Take the Fresh Freesia base and create a "gate fold". I like to do this by scoring one end as 2 1/8" and then matching the opposide side to the cut edge and creasing. This insures no "gaps".
Attach the DSP strips to the front flaps.
Cut scallop rectangle from White cardstock. Run this piece through the "Snowflakes" in the Wintry 3D mini embossing folders. Set aside.
Now, to fold the explosion piece from DSP. Score DSP strip at 2", 4", 6", and diagonally from every corner to opposite 4" score as shown above.
To crease it, watch the video! It's an "origami" fold. The side that you will see is folded to the INSIDE.
Place adhesive on the base and outside "triangles". .
Center this inside the card, lining up the cut edges to the outside edges. Then, fold it closed adhering back side to the inside. Note: the corners will NOT match the fold. This aids in popping it up!
Now to finish the card! Attach HALF of the White embossed piece to the left flap of the card. Fussy cut a "penguin" from the DSP and attach to the front of this piece with Dimensionals.
Decorate the inside of your explosion piece! I added a square of Basic White cardstock. Stamp a "penguin" onto a scrap of White. Add Calypso Coral "feet" and "beak". Stamp "stocking hat" and "scarf" in Fresh Freesia. You will need to "fussy cut" these 2 pieces.
Add these pieces to the inside square. Stamp sentiment in black. I also added the cute balloon from the Sheep Dies in Fresh Freesia cardstock.
Finish the card with a Fresh Freesia bow, and a small velcro dot.