Becky's Stampin' Studio: Country Woods 3 strip Puzzle Slider Card

Thursday, July 18, 2024

Country Woods 3 strip Puzzle Slider Card

Once I find a neat fold, I just have to "explore" it. These Puzzle Slider cards are so much fun, and easy to do! I have seen several with different "levels" of the slider part. Most are even strips, this one is just three!! I also loved the DSP this demo, Patti Dolan, used. It just worked for me! So, here you go!

Measurements:

Misty Moonlight: 4 1/8" x 9 1/2", 4 1/8" x 5 1/2" (for strips)
Basic White: 4" x 5 1/4", scrap
Country Woods (N): 3 3/4" x 5" (colorful planks)

To Make This Card:

Score card base at 1" - 2" - 7 1/2" - 8 1/2" (or 1" & 2" from each end) Accordion fold each end well. Set aside.
Take the Misty Moonlight piece for the strips and cut horizontally as follows: cut 3 equal strips at 1 3/8" x 5 1/2". Cut 2 of the strips across, at 3 3/8", and the last one in half at 2 3/4".
Take DSP for the front, and cut as follows. The idea is to keep the pattern matched AFTER you cut it apart, hence the "puzzle" aspect of this card.
First, cut the DSP piece into 3 horizontal strips each 1 1/8" x 5"
Take the TOP strip and cut a 1 7/8" piece. Lay it out on your table in order.
Take the MIDDLE strip and cut at 2 1/2" (or in half). Lay it out below top strip, in order.
Take the BOTTOM strip and cut at 3 1/8". Lay it out below both strips, in order.
Next, lay out the Misty Moonlight layering pieces in order, to match the DSP pieces.
Adhere the DSP pieces to the corresponding Misty Moonlight layer. I took mine one at a time and placed them back in place on my table.
Let's finish the inside next. Add the White Base to the inside. I cut a strip from the remaining scraps of the DSP, and place inside.
Now, back to the front of the "base". Add Tear n Tape to the top 1" on each side.
Starting with the upper left "puzzle piece", add to 1" piece, matching upper corner, top and sides of the flap.
Repeat with the other "puzzle pieces", on this side. Now, go to the other side and finish. The pieces might overlap slightly, that is not a problem!
For the outside "label", Stamp sentiment in Misty Moonlight ink onto scrap of White. Cut a circle from the Spotlight on Nature dies. Attach to card, where desired, with Dimensionals.
Stamp sentiment inside in Misty Moonlight Ink as well.
Finish with Tinsel Gems 3 pack and Navy Ribbon bow.