You Look Marvelous – Birthday Card

Posted in Birthday Cards, Cards, Creative Folds by lisababitz

(inside: And on my birthday, you must say that I look marvelous! Happy Birthday!)

This amusing birthday card features stamps from the Stampin’ Up “Just Kidding” set, the Stampin’ Up “Words by Wanda” set (retired?), and the Gina K Designs “You Know You’re Old When…” set (retired?). The images were stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black ink and colored with Copic Markers (E00, E31, E33, Y17, R20, RV29, G09, E57, and E59).

I created a die cut for the stamped image with my Silhouette and used my MISTI for perfect placement.

This is a flip card where the center panel flips over as the card is “pulled” open.

To create the card base and the decorative panels, I used the Sizzix Square Flip Framelit Dies. The patterned paper is from the digital paper pack called “Topsy Turvy Birthday” by Digital Divine Designs which I purchased on Etsy.

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11Apr2016

Screen Divider Birthday Card

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Screen Divider Birthday Card

I’ve been wanting to try a screen divider card for quite some time, and I was surprised at how quick and easy it was to make. The card is basically a piece of card stock (11 1/2 inches long) folded in quarters to create the four, tall panels. A label punch is used to create the bottom legs, and an optional decorative punch along the top adds interest. There are quite a few video tutorials on YouTube including this one by Linda Parker.

For my card, I started with a piece of Shimmer Champagne Card Stock by Recollections which measures 11 1/2 x 7 inches. The height of your card can be whatever you want/need it to be to accommodate your design. Position your card stock horizontally (landscape orientation), and score it at 2 3/4, 5 1/2, and 8 1/4 inches. (These panels fold in opposite directions so to make it easier to fold, score the 5 1/2 inch line first, and then flip your paper over to score the two end lines.)

The yellow patterned paper I used was from a 6×6 Recollections paper pad, but I am not sure which one since the cover has long since fallen off. All of the stamped images are from the Wild Blossoms set from Gina K Designs and were stamped with Onyx Black Versafine ink. The three small birds were cut from black card stock with the Gina Marie Designs “Little Birds” die.

The legs of the screen were punched with the EK Tools Real Estate Sign large punch. Only the upper portion of this shape is punched on the bottom edge of each panel with the legs on all 4 panels lining up as evenly as possible. To help me see how far to insert the card stock to make each cut, I “marked” my punch with masking tape and punched with the tool upside down.

The punch I chose to use along the top of my card is the EK Tools Edge Paper Punch, Large, Scroll Pattern.

This card was made for the current Double D Challenge called ‘Yellow’ A Happy Place To Be where we are to use the inspiration tile below and to make it yellow.

I included birds and floral images on my yellow card.

I am also entering this in the current challenge over at Seize the Birthday which is to make a birthday card – with floral “toppings” (optional).

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23Mar2016

Spring Birthday

Posted in Birthday Cards, Cards, Creative Folds by lisababitz

Spring Birthday Card

As I mentioned in my last post, Peggy Timmerman and I will be hosting the Mod Squad Challenge this week. The theme of the challenge is SPRINGTIME. (Sadly, this site is no longer active.)

The card I created is a flip card. The center panel flips over as the card is “pulled” open.

For my card sample, I used a few of the stamps from the Newton’s Nook Designs – Newton’s Birthday Bash stamp set along with one of the coordinating dies from the Newton’s Nook Designs – Newton’s Birthday Bash Die Set. Both of these sets are available at Kat Scrappiness who is one of the Mod Squad Challenge sponsors this week .

Kat stocks the products that she loves and uses as well as what her customers request. If you don’t see it in her store, feel free to contact her. She is happy to do special orders for you! And she offers a DISCOUNT CODE for The Mod Squad Challenge: MSC10!

To create my card base and the decorative panels, I used the Sizzix Square Flip Framelit Dies and my paper trimmer. The base is Gina K Sweet Corn card stock, and the patterned paper is from the Gina K Designs Garden Tour and Spring Parade Patterned Paper Packs.

I used Memento Tuxedo Black ink for my stamped images. The image was stamped on white card stock, colored with Copic markers (YR23, YR24, YR27, YG91, YG93, and a Colorless Blender), a Copic Black Multi Liner, and a Sakura White Gelly Roll Pen, and fussy cut. (The swirly lines were cut off of this panel.) The “happy birthday!” greeting was added after the image was colored. The image was stamped again on the GK Sweet Corn card stock and cut with the die from the set mentioned above. The colored image was adhered over the stamped image on the yellow panel giving the colored image a yellow border with the swirly lines now included. To add some dimension, this panel was mounted on fun foam (also cut with the die so it fit behind the panel perfectly) and was adhered to the card front.

The greeting on the inside panel of the card is also from the “Birthday Bash” set. The stamp actually says “have a purr-fect birthday!” but I masked the “birth” part of the word “birthday” because that sounded better to me when paired with the “happy birthday” on the front. Masking makes it possible to use this cute stamp in different ways and for a variety of occasions; it’s like having two stamps in one!! I stamped the sentiment a little higher than center so there was a place to sign the card.

Now it’s your turn! Head on over to the Mod Squad Challenge Blog, and show us your spring projects. I can’t wait to see what you create!

In addition to this being the Mod Squad Challenge Blog sample, I’d also like to “send” this card to Iliana’s “Sweet Little Petunia” who is turning 11 today! In honor of this special day, Iliana (creator of the MISTI) is hosting a Birthday Giveaway. Pop on over, and wish her daughter a happy birthday!

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21Mar2016

Easter Tulips – Center Step Card

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

Easter Tulips – Center Step Card

(inside sentiment: may joy and peace surround you this Easter season)

This 5×7 Center Step Card card features images from the Stampin’ Up “Two Step Stampin’ – Terrific Tulips” set along with a greeting from the SU “All Year Cheer I” set. They were stamped on white card stock with Gina K Designs Wild Lilac, Lovely Lavender, and Fresh Asparagus Ink. This panel was adhered to a piece of Gina K Wild Lilac card stock.

The patterned background paper on the front is called “Lavender Lines” by Recollections. The card base was made with Gina K Heavy Base Weight White. I used a panel of Gina K Lovely Lavender and white card stock for the inside. The sentiment on the inside was computer generated. (I need to get more Easter stamps!)

I thought I’d participate in The Paper Players Challenge this week which is “Clean-and-Simple: Celebrate Spring ” so I tried not to add too much to this card. However, I will admit that I don’t really know what CAS is exactly since the card samples from their design team vary greatly in the amount of “stuff” on the cards. Since I feared my step card wasn’t CAS enough, I decided to try an even simpler design using the same stamped panel on just a plain white card base:

I’m still not sure it is CAS enough since the card base is so small (this is an A2 sized card) and the stamped images are so big, but this is the version I decided to submit. I do love CAS card designs when others make them and wish I were better at them; this is something I will definitely keep working on.

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21Aug2015

Spring Blossoms Mother’s Day Box Card

Posted in Cards, Creative Folds, Mother's Day by lisababitz

Spring Blossoms Mother’s Day Box Card

I have another holiday project to share in honor of the “Your Favourite Holiday” challenge over at Die Cut Divas where they have monthly challenges where all cards/projects must be made using at least one die cut or embossing folder. (Click HERE to see all the challenge rules.) I created this box card for Mother’s Day.

One of my favorite sites for svg files is svgcuts.com. Leo and Mary create such beautiful project files with amazing samples and tutorials for assembling the projects. This beautiful box card is from the “Spring Blossoms SVG Kit” which you can see HERE. The kit contains several Asian-inspired projects for Spring or any time of year. Projects include a paper lantern which has a reinforced hole in the back for plug-in lights or a battery operated tea light, a beautiful tiered pagoda that could be used as a very fancy gift box or centerpiece (for a spring wedding perhaps!), and several card designs. They provide the svg files that you can cut with your electronic die cutting machine, and you choose the papers and embellishments. Once all the pieces are cut out, you assemble them into beautiful projects. The tutorial VIDEO makes assembly a breeze!

I loved the colors in the sample and used similar colors for my card. The card stock I used was Core’dinations April Lovely and Nutmeg. The printed paper was Sandy Lion Pink Flowers. The greeting was heat embossed with versamark ink and and Tsukineko silver embossing powder. (I can’t seem to locate the stamp I used but will keep looking and will include it here when it turns up!) Recollections adhesive rhinestones and a Creative Memories Precious Elements (silver) Pen were used to add a touch of sparkle to the centers of the blossoms.

When open, the card stands like a box, but it closes flat for easy mailing. There is room on the back of the box to add a panel of plain paper with a sentiment and signatures.