Lots of texture

 Lots of texture

It's time for Jen Rzasa Tuesday Texture take over #altenewchallengelive .  For my card I used Altenew Woodland path bundle which is an embossing folder and stencil set.  Embossing folders add texture all on their own, but with set it has a stencil set to add color.  Besides color there is stickles glitter glue, and ribbon for more texture...along with foam tape on the back of the panel for more added texture.  Also on this card there is a strip of cardstock with enamel dots, and a saying that is also popped up with foam tape.

My tag uses Altenew Painted jellyfish stamp/die set.  First the tag has blended ink on it, next pattern papers that I cut waves, and glued onto the tag.  Mounted jellyfish with foam mounting tape.  Stamped sayings with black ink, next added enamel dots, and stickles glitter glue for more texture, and of course, sparkle.

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Luna Moth

 Luna Moth

This is a big Luna Moth that will fit across an A2 (4 1/4" x 5 1/2") card as you can see in pic.  For this purple (yes, purple but in the pic it looks blue) Luna moth I stamped it, blended colors in the image, then fussy cut it out.  There is no die for this moth at this time, but maybe Unity will have one in the future...otherwise I'm ok with fussy cutting it out.  I layered a 4" x 5 1/4" of the Moonborn Flight paper onto a base card.  I didn't have paper to match the color ink I used, so I just blended the same ink onto the base of the card before I adhered the pattern paper.  Next I adhered the fussy cut Luna moth over the pattern paper, added word with mounting tape...added some inexpensive self sticking gems that I got at our local Dollar Tree store.  

stamps/supplies used:  Unity stamp co. Sacred Flight Luna Moth stamp set, Moonborn Flight paper pack

Now for my second card I stamped the Luna moth directly onto a white panel.  Again blended some rose pink ink for the wings plus yellow and brown inks onto the body of the moth.  Then I cut the panel down to 3 3/4" x 5".  I purposely cut off one of the wings of the Luna moth with the idea to make a bookmark with it later.

Next I ripped a piece of the pattern paper and adhered it over the moth.  Stamped word, and punched it out with an old oval paper punch, then mounted it on the panel.  Added some more of those inexpensive gems.  Adhered stamped panel to a black panel then the base card.  Check out the bookmark!  Can you figure out how I did it?  That's right it's the left over piece that was left after I cut down the Luna moth piece.  

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Fan fold cards

 Fan fold cards

I am liking these fan fold cards.  They are called Fan fold but there is no folding involved ... just a lot of cutting to look like a fan.

stamps/supplies used:  Altenew Darling Rose stamp set, SU DSP

The above blue Fan fold cards are actually 5" x 7" cards.  You can see all the instructions to create these cards on this post.  

These green fan fold cards with the poppies are scaled down to A2 size cards.  A2  (4 1/4" x 5 1/2" folded) cards are my preferred size.  

stamps/supplies used:  Altenew dancing poppies stamp/dies set, SU DSP

basic instructions (sized down by Frenchie stamps):

Base card 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"

Mark 2" from the end of the card on the long side.

Cut from 2" mark to bottom point of the card.  Save this pointed triangle that was cut from the base card.

On the 4" x 5 1/4" layer mark 2" on top of the 4" side.  Cut from 2" mark to bottom point of the card.  Place in trimmer and cut off 1/4".  This triangle will be layered onto the first triangle that was cut from the base card.

Pattern paper 3 3/4" x 5" layer.  Mark at 1 3/4" on top of layer.  Cut from mark down to bottom point of card to create triangle and layer for base card.  Trim this triangle 3/8" off.  Layer onto the triangle that is a big bigger.

On 3 1/2" x 4 3/4" layer (use same color as base).  Place 3 1/2" side in trimmer - shift to the right - cut point to point.  Use one of these triangle for card.  Save the second triangle for another card.

On 3 1/4" x 4 1/2" (layer color) card - cut same as 3 1/2" x 4 3/4" card to make two triangles.  Again use one and save the other.

Pattern paper 3" x 4 1/4" - Place 3" side in trimmer - shift to right and cut point to point.  Like before use one and save the other.

Assemble card:

Layer the biggest triangle on front of the base card so none of the points of the triangle go off the card. 

Layer smaller triangle on top of the bigger triangle on the front of the base card.  Decorate as needed.

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M is for Magnolia

 M is for Magnolia

The challenge from Jen at Altenew this week is ABC.  Another words pick a letter to use for your theme on card or project. I picked the letter M.  I used Magnolia flower dies, Moths from Meadow Reflections, Mango and Marigold color cardstock, and papers.  I also used mini blending brush to add color to the magnolia flower dies.

stamps/supplies used:  Altenew Delicate Magnolia die set, Meadow Reflections (moths) and mini blending brush, SU mango color papers/cardstock

This is called a Fan card.

basic instructions:

base - 7" x 10"  score at 5"

layer - 4 3/4" x 6 3/4"

1.  Use same color as the base card for 4" x 6" layer, and cut in half diagonally.

2.  Color layer cardstock 3 1/2" x 5 1/2".  Cut in half diagonally.

3.  Pattern paper 3" x 5".  Cut in half diagonally.

4.  Layer all layers from line #1 thru #3.  This will form bigger of the triangles that will be assembled on card.

5.  On 7" x 10" card score at 5".  On the 10" side of card measure 2", and cut diagonally to the bottom of card.  Fold at 5" score to form base card.

6.  On 4 3/4" x 6 3/4" card measure in 2 3/4" then cut diagonally down to bottom of card.  Cut off 1/4" of this triangle.

7.  On 4 1/2" x 6 1/2" card measure in 2 1/2" then cut diagonally down to bottom of card.  Cut off 1/2" of this triangle.

8.  Layer all of these layers from line #6 and #7.  

9.  Assemble card with all the layers.  Add Magnolia flower on the bottom point of triangles.  Moths can be adhered on the top and bottom of card.  This makes a 5" x 7" card.

I will be entering this card in the #Altenewchallengelive.

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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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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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Simple cards

 Simple cards

I'm back!  Today I am just starting off with a few, what I call simple cards.

stamps used:  MFP 
I used Catherine Pooler inks, which if you have been following my blog you know are my favorite inks.  At least for the past 5 or 6 years.  

basic instructions:

1.  stamp image about 1 inch from the bottom of the card (4" x 5 1/4") panel with chosen color ink.

2.  add strip of pattern paper (SU paper shown here) on the bottom of stamped card panel.

3.  stamp saying (Altenew) image.

4.  add (Altenew) enamel dots.  These just happen to my favorite choice.

You can make up a set of these cards for little gifts.

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Horizonal fun fold

 Horizonal fun fold

I'm over on Blank Page Muse blog today with a horizonal fun fold card.  The images used on these cards are from Blank Page Muse or our sister company I Brake for Stamps.

I do like to make cards that are a little different in design.  A friend sent me a card that was vertical in design, but it couldn't stand so I decided to turn it around to the horizonal orientation.  This way it could stand on it's own as you see in the photo.

 Measurements:

base card - 9 1/2" x 4 1/4"  score at 4"

pattern paper (front layer) - 3 3/4" x 3 3/4"

inside white layer - 3 3/4" x 3 3/4"

pattern paper strip - 1 3/8" x 3 3/4"

For the stamped layer you can do circles, rectangles or any shape that fits the card.

stamps/papers used:

Blank Page Muse collage bird art rubber stamp

Blank Page Muse typewriter keys rubber stamp

Blank Page Muse Cyan Consortium paper pack

I Brake for Stamps Harvest Love stamp sheet

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Happy 4th of July

 Happy 4th of July

stamps dies used:  Gina K designs Hello flowers bundle, Altenew stamp co. paper pack

Just wanted to wish everyone a Happy 4th of July day.  Have a good time with your family and friends.

Here you can see the front of my card, and inside of card.  Happy is from Unity stamp co., and 4 th is from old rubber stamps.

 

The ice-cream cone is from Stampin' Up.

I don't usually make this holiday cards but thought it would be nice to do ... since I had some free time.

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***not affiliated with any of the above companies just happy customer***

ATC's with masterboard

 ATC's with masterboard

It's been a while since I have done ATC (artist trading card) so why not makes some.

What I did this time around is I created what is called a masterboard.  A masterboard is basically a full 8 1/2" x 11" cardstock stamped with different images.  

Then cut up the masterboard to create the ATC's.  Here is a cutting template for cutting a full 8 1/2" x 11" sheet.

ATC are 3 1/2" x 2 1/2" 

After cutting up the masterboard into ATC's you can add other items for more dimension.  For mine I stamped, and fussy cut the bird to mount onto the ATC.  Also added a strip of pattern paper for a little more interest.  The fun with making a stamped masterboard is you can use all different images...and...they will look great together.

You get 10 ATC's using the cutting template.

stamps/supplies used:

Blank Page Muse 

World map rubber stamp

Vintage postcard rubber stamp

Unicorn dreams clear stamp set by Donna Gray

Cyan paper pad by Pam Bray

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Circle paper birds

 Circle paper birds

I went a little crazy making these circle paper bird cards.

Above card I'm going to enter into a Tic Tac Toe challenge with friends. 

I did the third line - Pink, stencil, birds.  Pink is easy, the color.  Stencil is the clouds.  Birds is a given ... circle paper birds.

Below are more of these easy to create circle paper birds.

Do you want to know how I made them?

All you have to do is get out your pattern papers, circle punches, or circle dies.

Punch or die cut circles ... of any size ... then fold the circle almost in half.

Look at the pictures, and you can see how they are folded to show both sides of the pattern papers.

For the tails, and beaks I just cut out shapes.  The legs are hand drawn with a black pen.  Easy at that!

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More Fracture cards

 More Fracture cards

stamps/supplies used:  Stampin' Up

Fracture cards are cards, that look like they are sectioned off, or fractured.  It's a fun, and unique style card. 

I've been making this style card for since October 2023 as you can see in this post with a template how I create fracture cards. 

Here's a horizontal version of a fracture card.

Here's another post showing a couple more fracture cards.  As you can see with my cards, you can do them in any orientation, and with different shapes in the center of the cards.

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Rocker cards w/video

 Rocker cards

Rocker cards are fun, and easy to create.  All you need are circle dies, or if you don't have dies you can just cut out circles.

Here's a short video show how I put together these rocker cards.

Basic instructions:

Cut out circle and fold in half.  Adhere any pattern paper for decoration. 

Best thing I can tell you is only put double stick tape, or glue to bottom half of stamp image. 

Then adhere to folded circle card ... that creates the rocker card.

stamps/products used:

Blank Page Muse Special day Birthday clear stamp set by Pam Bray

Blank Page Muse World Map Global view rubber stamp

Blank Page Muse Cyan Corsortium paper pack by Pam Bray

Blank Page Muse Tattered & Worn paper pack by Pam Bray

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Wildflower, Yikes!

 Wildflower, Yikes!

Check me out over Blank Page Muse blog today with a pop up, or it can be called a pop out card.

Once you do one of these cards you will be addictive to this card design. 

The wildflower is unique, and quirky along with the fun pattern paper.  Of course, with this quirky flower I just had to use a bright green ink to show it off.

First I wrote up these measurements for the pop up mechanism. Next I drew pictures to go along with my notes.

Measurements/Basic instructions:

1.  On A2 card 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" adhere pattern paper.

2.  die cut out section.  save cut out shape to adhere to pop up mechanism later.

3.  cut strip of cardstock 1 1/2" x 4"  score at 1", 2", 3".  fold on all scores.

4. on folded strip add glue (or favorite adhesive) to one of the sections with glue on the inside of the card at the fold.  see template/notes #2 drawing.  When card is closed you can see the strip through the opening.  Open card and fold the strip in half. see template/notes #3 drawing.  Put glue (or favorite adhesive) above fold of card.  see template/notes #3 drawing.  Close card to attach pop mechanism to card. 

 Next adhere die cut shape you saved from before to the pop up mechanism when card is closed.  Good idea to stamp/decorate the die cut shape before adhering to pop up mechanism.  Finish decorating to complete the card.

stamps/products used:

Blank Page Muse Wildflower, Yikes stamp set by Monique van Dijk

Blank Page Muse Cyan Corsortium paper pack by Pam Bray

I Brake for stamps Harvest Love (saying) stamp set

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Violets back fold card

 Violets back fold card

I'm on I Brake for Stamps blog today showing the back fold card.

This is a fun, and unique fun fold card that I saw on Rachel Tessman you-tube channel, and fell in love with the design.  

This beautiful violet stamp from I Brake for stamps co. stamps up beautifully even with a color ink.  Here I used a dark blue ink to match the pattern paper colors.

Measurements

base card: 5 1/2" x 7 1/4"  scored at 1 1/4" & 4 1/4"

Layers: pattern paper front 2 3/4" x 5 1/4" (front)

2 3/4" x 5 1/4" (inside left side)

1" x 5 1/4" (back fold-right side)

Use mounting tape to mount image on back fold (right side) of the card.  BUT only put mounting tape on right side of image otherwise you will tape the card closed ... and you don't want that.  teeheeheee

See another back fold card here.

stamps and products used:

I Brake for stamps Violets Jumbo clear stamp set

Cyan Consortium paper pack by Pam Bray

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