Log cabin quilt cards

 Log cabin quilt cards

I'm still on a quilt card kick.

I bet you can tell which log cabin design I did first...it's not my favorite.  The white base card is my first one, and no, it is not my favorite.  But I do like my second card which is the pink base card.  I think it looks more like a log cabin quilt design.  The colors are more, shall I say structured in the positioning.  I think there will be more quilt cards in my future.  At least I'm using up a lot of pattern paper scraps, and all the 6 x 6 paper pack/pads I have on hand in my stash.

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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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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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Thanks cards

 Thanks cards

A couple of Thanks cards just to have in my stash so I have them when needed.

stamps/supplies:  Stampin' Up

Here are a couple of cards of Thanks.  Both cards use butterfly dies which my friend gave me.  I added some color on some of the butterflies with ink pad, and blending brush.  Stamped the Thanks on both cards at the bottom of card panel with black ink.  Card panel on left was ripped then glued to a piece of DSP (designer series paper aka pattern paper) then layered onto black layer.  Added the butterflies and self sticking gems.  Card panel on left has some flowers stamped off the edge for some interest.  The flowers were colored in with blending brush.  Then butterfly on this card is doubled up.

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Patchwork borders

 Patchwork borders

stamps used:  Unity stamp co. Balloons stamp/stencil set

stamps used: Unity stamp co. saying and medallion
This is a fun cut up card technique, or as it has been named (not sure who) Patchwork borders.  With the above cards I used a new layering stencil set from Unity stamp co.

measurements and basic instructions:

base card - 4 1/4" x 11", score at 5 1/2"

color layer (black here) - 4" x 5 1/4"

patchwork strip layers - (2) 1" x 2 3/4" and (2) 1" x 4"

Adhere the patchwork strip layers on color (black) layer.  

On the vertical card, the longer patchwork strip layers goes on the sides.  The shorter patchwork strip layers go on the top, and bottom.

With the horizonal card, the patchwork strip layers are reversed.  The longer patchwork strip layers are on the top, and bottom.  The shorter patchwork strip layers go on the sides.  

The finished layer is adhered to melon colored A2 card.

Here is another card with the same Patchwork borders using DSP from Stampin' Up .

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Thanks Accordion z-fold card

 Accordion z-fold card

SU Thanks a bunch stamp set

Having fun with this accordion fun fold card.

Measurements:

Base: 4 1/4" x 11"  score at 2 3/4" and 5 1/2". This creates the z-fold of the card. Just accordion fold it...mountain fold, valley fold.

DSP: 2 1/2" x 4 piece for top of card

Cut orange and black layers for card.  Cut a white piece a little smaller to stamp images, and add fussy cut carrot if needed.

Inside white layer: 4" x 5 1/4"  stamp as you like.

Adhere strip of DSP to bottom of stamped white inside layer.

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Platform flap cards

 Platform flap cards

stamps used:  Stampin' Up

stamps used:  Stampin' Up

This is a variation of a card I called Platform cards, which you can see in this 2018 post, 2019 post, and 2020 post. These are just a few posts, if you would like to see more, type platform in my search box on the side bar.

Basic instructions:

base card (quarter card): 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

layer: 4" x 5 1/4"

DSP flap layer: 3" x 6"  score at 1/2"

Score so the DSP (designer series paper or any pattern paper) matches up at the bottom of the 4" x 5 1/2" layer. Fold and score the DSP, and adhere 1/2" flap to back of 4" x 5 1/4" layer.  Stamp saying under flap on white layer so it is not visible when card is closed.  Adhere layer with flap to base, add embellishments to finish card.  

Envelope:  adhere same DSP to flap for decoration.

stamps used: Stampin' Up

stamps used:  Owl by Stampin' Up, Puffin by Catherine Pooler stamp/die set

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***not affiliated with any of the above companies, just a satisfied customer***

Magnolia

Magnolia 

stamps used:  Stampin' Up

Did some simple cards, at least I think they are simple.  Used up some "scrap" pieces of my DSP from Stampin' Up.  Maybe I should call them off cuts instead of scraps, because they are a good size.  Basically what I did was adhere the off cut DSP to the front of an A2 card.  Cut strips of metallic papers I have had for years!  Always thought they were too pretty to use, BUT I am trying to use papers I have been hoarding for years up!!!  Back to the cards, as I mentioned I cut strips of the metallic papers and glued them to the edges of the DSP.  Looks like there is a full piece of metallic paper behind the DSP but there isn't.  Next I stamped the big magnolia flower, and just sponged on some color.  I foam mounted the flower to the card, stamped the saying, and done!  easy peasy, right?!?

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Covered notebooks

Covered notebooks

photo #1 mini covered notebooks stamps used:  SU

photo #2 composition notebook DSP: SU

photo #3covered mini and composition notebooks stamps used:  SU, Altenew Birds of a feather

Just had some fun covering mini and regular size notebooks ... some of them composition style and other legal style notebooks.  I got them all at Dollar Tree store so not expensive at all.

Basic instructions:

1.  measure front cover of notebook ... cut DSP (decorative papers) to fit.  you can glue or use any type of double sided tape.

2.  make a pocket inside notebook (see photo #2).  glue a couple of the notebook pages together to make it stronger.....fold down the glued pages to make a diagonal fold.  diagonal fold will create the pocket.

3.  add DSP to diagonal fold pocket. add handstamped cards, bookmarks and tags to the pockets.

4.  I decorated the outsides with butterfly punch, dragonfly die and bird dies from above companies.

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Card swap - all occasions

 All occasions cards

It's February and time for another swap card for my local creative card crew group.  This time the theme is all occasions ... which means everyone picked a holiday or occasions to make a card.  Of course, I picked Halloween!

stamps used:  Stampin' Up

I went through my stash and found this old stamp set that I hadn't used for years, so I thought it would be fun to bring it back to life.  I stamped it with a bright green ink on card, layered it onto bright green card layer.  On separate piece of cardstock I stamped the image again but this time in black ink.  I fussy cut out the mummy and popped him up on the green mummy then layered onto DSP layer.  Took the finished piece and layered onto bright green folded A2 card.  Oh yes, punched out a bat and mounted him on the top corner just for fun.  The Halloween is part of a bigger saying that I punched out with ovals.  

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Get well swap cards

 

stamps used:  Stampin' Up Dandelion Wishes

DSP:  Stampin' Up

Did something different for me ..... I used some of my DSP that I have been hoarding for a couple of years, at least!!!  It's time to use what is in my stash ... I know I say that all the time but this time I am actually going to do it!

These cards are created for a local creative card crew group I belong to, we do a zoom meeting once a month to share our cards since we can't meet in person right now.  During the course of this year we have mailed or dropped off our cards at each others houses on the front porch.  That way we actually do get the card in our hands.

For my January cards with the theme of get well I decided to make cards using Stampin' Up double sided DSP for the front of the card.  Since it is double sided there is a pattern on the front and the inside of the card.  Basically, I cut out a base card then cut off all but an inch of the card for the front of the base card.  If you look at the photo you can see where the solid color cardstock ends and the DSP is showing.  I taped the DSP to the backside of the 1" section of the card.  That's all there is to it.  Simple but effective, don't you think?  let me know in the comments if you have done this card design.

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Cut away anniversary card

stamp used:  MFP (love)

DSP by SU

Owl builder punch by SU

Vine punch by EK success

I call this card ... CutAway card because that is exactly what I did ... I cut away the front of the card.  This is an anniversary card for a friend whose actual anniversary is on Valentines Day.  For the envelope I added some DSP to the flap just for fun. 

I know in above photo you can't see what I'm talking about so look below to see another photo of unfinished CutAway card.  

The card on the top is closed so the Kraft card front is cut away ... hence the name I gave this card.  This is not a new design it has been around for years, this is just the name I call this card.  The bottom card is open so you can see how the front of the card is cut away.  When it is closed you can see the inside of the card as you can see in the finished card, too.

Happy Valentine's Day!

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