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supplies used:  Gina K designs zinna layering stencil set

This is my card for my December 2024 local card club.  I did the 4 Corners technique which I learned from Jennifer McGuire 4 in one card technique.  Here is how I did this technique on this post of mine.  I used Catherine Pooler my favorite ink pads.

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Faux postage

Faux Postage

I do like to make faux postage style cards.  I have been making them off, and on for years.  You can see here in 2012 post  but if you type faux postage in search bar you will see more.

Today we have dies to make the faux postage style cards.

stamps/dies/stencils used:  Waffle Flower snowman postage stencil set

basic instuctions:

1.  die cut the faux postage die.  It die cuts with all the perforated holes.

2.  this stencil set has 2 layers, which makes for an easy card.  place down first stencil, which is the background.  add color with any blending tool handy.  remove 1st stencil.  place second stencil down and add details for snowflake, and snowmen. 

3.  Layer faux postage onto card, and you are done.

Here is the same snowman stencil, but this time I cut the faux postage card into single faux postages.

Here is a Christmas one. Waffle Flower co. has different faux postage stencils. Needless to say I will be making more of these cards soon. 

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Accordion Flap card

 Accordion Flap card

stamps/supplies used:  MFP popcorn stamp set, SU DSP

If you follow my blog, and know me ... then you know I love a good fun fold card.  This Accordion flap card is a WINNER!

measurements/instructions:

base card:  11" x 4 1/4"  score at 2 1/2", 3 3/4", 6 3/4" & 8 1/4"

square layers:  4" x 4", 4" x 3 1/2", 4" x 2 1/4"  fold mtn/valley/mtn/valley

DSP layers:  3 3/4" x 3 3/4", 3 3/4" x 3 1/4" & 3 3/4" x 2"

white layers:  3 1/4" x 1 1/2", 3" x 2 3/8"

Adhere all layers together.  Adhere the panels to the scored card base.  BUT only put adhesive on left side of panel.  If you put adhesive on full panel the card will NOT open.  Also keep in mind your layers may differ from mine depending what you stamp.

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Cherries

 Cherries

Today is just a quick post to show a couple of cards with cherries that I made for my dentist, and her assistant.  I am such a baby when it comes to going to the dentist or any doctor appointment...I thought it would be nice to share a set of cards with them as a thank you for putting up with me.

stamps used:  Stampin' Up small cherries &DSP, ASITH big cherries

For the A2 card I stamped the small cherries on white cardstock, and die cut with circle die.  Layered it up on card panel that I die cut with SU edger die.  For the shape card, I die cut a folded card, with circle die hanging off the folded edge, just a little to keep the fold of the card.  Layered other circles on the folded circle shape card with the stamped cherries that I also took a black sharpie, and doodled around the cherry image.

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One sheet wonder

 One sheet wonder

First I want to wish everyone a Happy Holiday to you and yours!

On to my cards for today.  I needed a few extra cards, so I went looking for a one sheet wonder template.  

stamps/supplies used:  SU DSP(pattern paper), Altenew stamp co. sayings stamp set

I found this 6 x 6 one sheet wonder template on pinterest.  One sheet wonder ideas have been around for years, in fact check out this post from a few years ago.

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Diamond easel card

 Diamond easel card

stamp/supplies used:  SU cake stamp set & DSP

This is a different take on the regular easel card called a Diamond easel card.

basic instructions:

base card:  6" x 6" and 6" x 6 1/2" or 12" x 6" score on the long side at 1/2" & 3 1/2"  Mark each end (4" sides) at 3".  Line up the marks and cut into a point on either end. 

side view

front square: 4 1/4" x 4 1/4"

DSP layer:  4" x 4" (2)

white or stamped layer: 3 3/4" x 3 3/4"

rectangle white layer: 5 3/4" x 2 3/4" 

rectangle DSP layer: 5 1/2" x 2 1/2"

closed card

Adhere squares turned so it is diagonal.  Mount the saying with foam mounting so it will hold the diamond up.  This card can be made into any size you want.

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Double diamond cards

 Double diamond card

stamps/supplies used:  SU Lighthouse stamp set & DSP

This is a fun fold card that is fun to create.

Here is a close up card of the double diamond card.

basic instructions:

base card:  4 1/4" x 11" score at 2 1/4", 4 1/2" & 7 3/4" - mtn./valley fold.

side view

DSP (pattern paper):  3 x 4, 2 x 4 & 1 x 4

base squares: 3" x 3"

white squares:  2 3/4" x 2 3/4"

I will be making more of these fun folds soon.

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Gift for creative card crew

 Gift for creative card crew

supplies used:  SU DSP, Hot Potatoes snowflake

I like to make little gift for my local card crew for when we get together for our December meeting.

supplies used:  Hot Potatoes holly, SU DSP 

supplies used:  Hot Potatoes snowflake, SU DSP

Found these little canvas bags in my stash. First I stamped the wood mounted stamp on the bag, then added stickles for shine. I know I've had them for years, so it is about time I used them.  

I am still making folios so, of course, I had to add one or two to each of the packages.  The pen is in a folded pocket I made to hold them.  A candy cane just because it's that time of year.

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Tags

 Tags

supplies- SU DSP, stamps

Made up some simple tags for packages.  The kraft tag is white heat embossed with a flower stamp set.

All the die cuts are from a Tim Holtz Sizzix Framelits die set.  The white tags have DSP tag that is smaller.  Added some self sticking gems for dimension, and on a couple a bit of sparkle.

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Stencil Art - Nature splashes

 Stencil Art - Nature splashes

stamps/stencils - Altenew Stencil Art - Nature splashes & sayings

I am a fan of stencils of any kind, and this Stencil Art set does not disappoint.  

This is a set of 6 layering stencils including the last stencil with words. 

stamps, stencils & dies - Altenew Stencil Art set, Unity stamp co. Arches die set

 It also has a leaf die set but I didn't use them on these cards, and bookmarks.  I did the basics for all the above cards, and bookmarks this time around.  Just wanted to get the feel of how all the stencils layered together.  I plan on do more using the leaf dies on more cards, and projects.  FYI I used a variety Catherine Pooler inks.

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Poinsettia

 Poinsettia

One of my holiday designs for this year is all about the flower Poinsettia.

stamps/dies used:  Spellbinders Christmas Bird Poinsettia, Altenew stamp co. all the sayings & embossing folder

This card came together pretty quickly because all the wonderful die set from Spellbinders co.  For these cards I die cut colored cardstocks, so there was no coloring.  Embossed white card panel with Altenew organic linen 3D embossing folder.  These embossing folders have been my favorite now for quite a while.  They emboss beautifully with no fussing of wetting cardstock, or anything.  I arranged the poinsettia with all the leaves on a white oval die cut, then layered onto a black oval die cut that is a little bigger.  I do like the way this card came together.

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Merry and Bright

 Merry and Bright

It's that time of year for me to start showing my holiday card designs.  

stamps used:  GinaK designs Tapestry stamp, Altenew co. sayings inside and out

I don't own the tapestry stamp, my friend shared it with me, thank you very much.  It's a beautiful image, and then when you heat emboss it ... it really comes to life.  I multi-color embossed it.  That means I stamped the image with a clear embossing ink pad, next I sprinkled on some silver embossing powder, and gold embossing powder.  Heat embossed it with my heat tool to see the magic of embossing powder bring out the beauty of this image.  I layered the embossed panel onto a gold panel I die cut with a mini scallop rectangle die.  The shine of the gold panel just highlights the multi-colored tapestry panel.  Layered the saying, that I also gold embossed onto oval die cuts over the tapestry panel.  Added some self sticking gems to finish off the card.  Have you ever multi-colored with embossing powder?  Try it you just might like it.

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