Nativity Ornament Step Card

Posted in Cards, Christmas, Creative Folds, Holiday Cards by lisababitz

Nativity Ornament Step Card

The Mod Squad Challenge this week is called “Holiday Dimension” where we are encouraged to use dimension such as layers, popped up elements, or mixed media on our projects . (Sadly, this site is no longer active.) I purchased the Nativity Bell die by Tutti Designs back in August but hadn’t done anything with it yet, so I decided to use this die to create the dimension on my project.

This is what the flat die cut looks like:

I knew I wanted to create a 3D ornament which would somehow hang from the card. I decided to go with a 5×7 step card design. The ornament hangs inside the card and is visible through a window cut out of the large panel on the front.

To create my ornament, I started by cutting 4 of the die cuts from Recollections Bronze shimmer paper and scored and folded each of them in half. I then matched up the halves back to back and glued the halves together. (It’s hard to see the bronze shimmer in the photos.)

I attached a piece of gold cording to the top of the ornament and fed it through a small hole in the fold on the top of the card. The ornament could either be displayed in the card, or it could be removed to hang on a tree.

I created the step card using this template:

(click on diagram to enlarge)

The card base was made with a heavy weight ivory card stock and was covered with patterned card stock (Nutmeg “History” Medallions Paper by My Mind’s Eye) and paper (A Christmas Story “Christmas Stripe” by Reminisce) along with the Recollections Bronze shimmer paper and some gold cord.

Because the ornament hangs where the inside sentiment would normally be, I created a mini card on the back.

The greeting is from a set called “Holly Jolly” by Gina K Designs and was heat embossed with versamark ink and GKD gold fine detail embossing powder.

The ornament and card fold flat and fit in a regular envelope for mailing.

Here’s a better view of the step card base:

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18Oct2016

Cascade Wedding Card

Posted in Cards, Creative Folds, Wedding/Anniversary by lisababitz

Cascade Wedding Card

As I mentioned in my last post, I was asked by a woman to make a custom wedding card for her daughter who is getting married in a few weeks. I wanted to make a few different samples since I wasn’t sure exactly what she wanted. This is sample number 2.

This card is called a Cascade Card. It folds flat for mailing, but the interlocking panels can be pulled out slightly when displaying it to add interest and depth. Continue reading →

7Oct2016

Baseball Box Card

Posted in Birthday Cards, Cards, Creative Folds, Father's Day by lisababitz

Baseball Box Card

This baseball box card is from the “Father’s Day Box Cards” SVG Kit by SVGCuts. The kit contains several different box card projects with themes that are perfect for Father’s Day or that could be used year round. In addition to this baseball card, there is a golf cart card (which I previously made), a toolbox card, a BBQ grill card, and a generic card with stars. The kit contains the svg files that you can cut with your electronic die cutting machine, and you can choose the papers and embellishments. Once all the pieces are cut out, you assemble them into an amazing dimensional card! A tutorial VIDEO is provided to make assembly a breeze.

I made this card for my son’s birthday. The greeting I added to the star element is from the “Just Fore You” stamp set by CC Designs stamped with Gina K Charcoal Brown ink.

The card stock I used was all from Gina K Designs: Sandy Beach, Grass Green, Charcoal Brown, Cherry Red, White, and Metallic Gold. I swiped Gina K Kraft ink across the bats to give them a wooden appearance.

There is a panel on the back where you can write or stamp a message to the recipient.

The stamp I used on this card is from the “All About You” set from Gina K Designs and was stamped with Gina K Charcoal Brown Ink.

Box Cards fold flat to fit into a regular envelope, and depending on the embellishments that you choose, they may not even require extra postage (if you make them light and flat enough).

Thanks for checking out my card post!

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21Sep2016

Inside-Out Chef Card

Posted in Cards, Creative Folds, Thank You Cards, Tutorials by lisababitz

Inside-Out Chef Card

I called this card an “Inside-Out” card because the card front is pretty simple, but the inside is the more elaborate part and the part meant to be displayed. The above photo shows the inside of the card after the card is opened and the front is flipped over. Below is the front of the card before it is opened:

I think the images in this stamp set called “Recipe for Happiness” by My Favorite Things are just the cutest ever, and I had loads of fun making this card!

The nice thing about a step card is that it has a lot of dimension but folds flat and usually fits in an envelope. (This particular card is a bit thick even when folded so it requires a trip to the post office to mail.)

This card is being entered in the My Favorite Things – “You Could Be a Card Design Superstar Contest – 2016!”

The rest of this post is a detailed description of how I created this card. If you wish to keep reading, grab a cup of coffee and get comfy – it’s a bit long!

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29Aug2016

Center Step Nativity Card

Posted in Cards, Christmas, Creative Folds, Holiday Cards by lisababitz

Center Step Nativity Card

This card features the “Country Nativity” stamp by Uptown Rubber Stamps (H29014). The card base is a center step card; I used the template with measurements found HERE.

The image was stamped on white card stock with Memento Tuxedo Black ink and colored with Copic Markers [Mary’s Clothes (B95, B97, E41), Joseph’s Clothes (E43, E47), Jesus (E42), Skin (E00), Hair (E44), Stable (E44, E47), Cow (E42, E41, B95), Goat (E41, E43), Sheep (E40, E43), Staff (E47), Stars (Y23), Bird (E18), Branch G29)].

The card base is Gina K heavy base weight white. The brown printed card stock is from the Collectable collection by My Mind’s Eye called Unforgetable “Happiness” Delight Paper. It is two sided, and I used both sides. The blue card stock (mat and inside panel) is called “Winter Freeze” by Melissa Frances.

Raffia and jute was also used.

The Mod Squad Challenge this week is called Teacher’s Pet where we are encouraged to use a pet or animal on our creation. (Sadly, this site is no longer active.)