Wednesday, November 11, 2020

Pool Party Curvy Floral

 Lovely curvy card that uses 2 curves and some soft flowers!


Measurements:  

  • Pool Party: 1/2 sheet, 2 pcs - 4" x 5 1/4", 
  • Whisper White: 3 1/2" x 5 1/4", scraps                                                              
To Make This Card:

  • Run one layer through Subtles embossing folder.  Attach to folded Pool Party card.
  • Cut "dotty" curve along other layer of Pool Party. Cut matching curve using "filigree" curve and Whisper White piece. 
  • Stamp 2 "floral sprigs" in Memento Black ink. Color with Blends as shown and cut out with coordinating die.
  • Stamp sentiment in Pool Party.  Cut out with medium Oval.
  • Wrap ribbon around card and tie in a bow. Attach Oval to card, over ribbon, with Dimensionals. Adjust bow, if necessary.
  • Attach "floral sprigs" to oval and embellish with Wink of Stella.
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Tuesday, November 10, 2020

Curvy Poinsettia

This card is a combination of our new Preorder set, Curvy Christmas and a smaller Poinsettia Petals.


Measurements:  

  • Real Red: 1/2 sheet, 1 1/2" strip
  • Whisper White: 4" x 5 1/4"
  • Heartwarming Hugs DSP (N): 3 1/2" x 5 1/4"
  • Shaded Spruce: 1 1/2" square
  • Vellum: scraps
To Make This Card:

  • Attach Whisper White piece to folded Real Red card.
  • Cut DSP down the middle with the "dotty" curve.  Attach the top, dotty piece to Whisper White.
  • Curve the "stars" die so it matches the cut curve.  Stamp in VersaMark and emboss with Gold Embossing Powder.
  • Attach bottom piece to card, trim if necessary.
  • Cut 2 of the "smallest" and 2 of the "small" Poinsettia pieces from Real Red. Shape with Bone Folder. Layer together.
  • Cut 1 "medium" Poinsettia from Shaded Spruce. Attach under "Poinsettia".
  • Cut 2 "sprigs" from Vellum.
  • Attach Poinsettia to the card front. Tuck the sprigs underneath.
  • Finish with bow of Red shimmer and Gilded Gems.
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Monday, November 9, 2020

Peacock Plaid & Gold Curvy Card

Quick and simple "curvy" card using the Plaid Tidings DSP in Peacock with Gold Foil accents!  Nice guy card!!


Measurements:  

  • Pretty Peacock: 1/2 sheet
  • Plaid Tidings (N): 2 3/4" x 5 1/4", scrap
  • Gold Foil: 2 3/4" x 5 1/4", scrap                                                                 
To Make This Card:

  • Cut "dotty" curve down center of Peacock Plaid piece. Repeat with Gold Foil, matching edge of die to cardstock, so curves will, hopefully match.
  • Attach matching foil pieces to DSP pieces.  Then attach to card.  
  • Stamp desired image in opening in VersaMark. Emboss with Gold Embossing Powder.
  • Cut 2 "sprigs" from scrap of Gold Foil.  Attach to card at end of sentiment as shown.
  • Embellish with Gilded Gem.
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Saturday, November 7, 2020

Flip, Flap, Flip Fun Fold Card

Another Fun Fold card that uses my favorite Peony Garden DSP!!! Interesting version of a Flip, Flap card, that uses a lot of cardstock and DSP, but the result is stunning! I hope you stocked up on Peony Garden!!




Measurements:  

  • Whisper White: 1/2 sheet, 4 5/8" x 6 3/4" (next "card"), 2 7/8" x 4" (top card), 3" x 4 1/4" (inside next card), scraps
  • Gray Granite:(from bottom up) 4" x 5 1/4", 3 1/4" x 4 1/2", 2 1/8" x 4 1/2", 2 5/8" x 5 1/4", 2 5/8" square
  • Peony Garden: (from bottom up) 3 3/4" x 5" (gray granite peonies), 1 7/8" x 4 1/4" (petal pink peonies), 2 1/2" x 5" (gray granite peonies), 2 3/8" square (petal pink peonies)

To Make this Card:

  • Fold Whisper White "base" in half.  Trim away 1 1/2" from front of card.. Discard this piece. Layer corresponding Gray Granite quarter, and Gray Granite DSP piece to inside 
  • Fold "next" Whisper White card in half. Trim 1" from front of card. Discard this piece. Layer corresponding Gray Granite and Whisper White pieces to inside, and corresponding Gray Granite and Petal Pink DSP to front "flap". Attach this "card" to card "base"
  • Score smallest card at 2 7/8" along 4" side. Crease well. Attach Gray Granite square and Petal Pink DSP square to front. Attach wrong side to  front flap of card, centering along folded edge. Attach corresponding Gray Granite piece and Gray Granite DSP over this piece..
  • Stamp small "peony" in Gray Granite onto scrap of white.  Color with Blends as shown.  Cut out with corresponding die.
  • Stamp greeting in Gray Granite onto scrap of white.  Punch out with Classic Label Punch.
  • Attach both pieces to small, square card front.  
  • Stamp inside of next card in gray Granite with message, and small peony.
  • To fold, fold in card "base" flap, next card (pink) flap, then the top, square flap. Note: I held this card closed with a small, velcro dot you can find at the Fabric Store.
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