Double accordion gatefold

 Double accordion gatefold

June is all about fun folds in my local swap card group. I do love a good fun fold, and this one does not disappoint. 

                            stamps/supplies used:  Altenew Magnolia die set, SU dsp

The above pic is the card closed.  

                    double accordion gatefold card open (scanned flat), inside saying by Altenew

My old Canon camera doesn't want to play nice right now, so that is why I scanned the card open ... flat.  I learned this card from Stamp from Tami...go here to see a sample.

measurements:

base - 9 1/2" x 5 1/2"  score long side at 1/2" and 2 5/8" on either end.

inside base - 10 5/8" x 3"  score long side at 2 1/8" and 4 1/4" on either end.

layers - (four) 5 3/8" x 2", (four) 2 7/8" x 2", (one) 5 3/8" x 4 1/8"

pattern papers - (four) 5 1/4" x 1 7/8", (four) 2 3/4" x 1 7/8", (one) 5 1/4" x 4

This template is from Stamp with tami

instructions:

1. score the card bases.

2.  cut the layers. 

3.  stamp saying on white layer inside card.

4.  attach layers to card base and inside base.

5.  put glue on tabs on end of base card.  

6.  lay inside layer flay on base card onto tabs with glue.

7.  add die cut magnolia flower to front panel of inside layer.

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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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Stack, Cut and Shuffle

 Stack, Cut and Shuffle

This technique has been showing up around the stamp/crafting world so I decided to give it a try.  Be careful when you do because you may get carried away and end up with a pile of cards.  But is that a bad thing ... I don't think so.  It's another way to make good use of all the pattern papers we have in our stash.

Here's a close up of one of my cards:

Besides using lots of pattern papers for these cards, I also did a little easy water coloring on the flower. Just used ink from my ink pad and a water coloring brush.

You know me I like to make up a template with some measurements and instructions. 

This is just one way to cut the papers.  There are many variations out there for you to check out.  

stamps and products used on these cards

Blank Page Muse Butterfly Breezes, Special Day stamps Flowers, Hello friend, You make me Happy Hummingbird clear stamp sets

Blank Page Muse Tattered & Worn and Masquerade  double sided papers by Pam Bray designs

I Brake for Stamps Classic Car front end view

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Dreamer Doll 1

 Dreamer Doll 1

I have an announcement ... I'm happy to tell you I joined the Blank Page Muse (BPM for short) creative design team.  Also included with BPM is their sister site I Brake for Stamps (IBFS for short).

I created a couple of z-fold cards using this artistic style art doll.

Card #1 classic black & white card

Card #2 heat embossed resist card

basic instructions for heat emboss resist card:

1.  stamp and heat emboss image with clear ink and powder.

2. ink blend colors over the embossed images.

3.  buff off images with soft color to make the image pop.

4.  layer card panel onto card.

Both of these cards are Z-fold cards.  Z- fold cards are easy to create with just a couple of scores, then fold.  

Here is a template for a Z-fold card

This template shows the size of the card along with the scoring measurements.  Also shows how to fold the card...first fold is a mountain, and the second is valley fold.

Stamps and products used on these cards:

Blank Page Muse Dreamer Art Doll 1 designed by Pam Bray

Altenew Obsidian black pigment ink

Clear embossing ink and powder

Catherine Pooler inks (for blending)

Blending tools from various companies

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Angled gatefold cards

 Angled gatefold cards

I do like a good fun fold card, and this is just right. 

stamps used:  Unity stamp co. Naturally beautiful stamp set

measurements:

card base:  11" x 5 1/2"  scored at 3 3/8" on both ends.

two front panels: 3 1/8" x 5 1/4"

inside panel:  5 1/4" x 4"

belly band:  11" x 1"

basic instructions:

create angled gatefold (see template)

Mark 1 3/4" from the top of both ends.  Mark the bottom 1" on both sides.  Cut from the 1" mark to the 1 3/4" mark, then from the 1 3/4" mark to the score line on the top on either side. 

Mark and cut the front panels, and cut at the same marks.

Create the belly band by wrapping the strip around the card.  

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One sheet wonder Holiday

 One sheet wonder Holiday

stamps used:  Unity stamp company To go cup, Sayings from various stamp companies, Pattern paper by Memory Box

One sheet wonder ideas are a good way to create a lot of cards in a short time. This particular one sheet wonder is for a 6 x 6 pattern paper.  

Basically you cut up a sheet of pattern paper in different sizes, then adhere to card.

This is the one sheet wonder template I found.  Don't remember the originator, but just google one sheet wonders to find lots of ideas.

stamps used:  MFT zeti stamp set, SU saying

                                                stamp used:  various companies for sayings

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Cut away cards

 Cut away cards

stamps used:  Catherine Pooler Take a peek stamp set, Various stamp companies for saying

I enjoy making cards that are a little different.  These card fronts are cut away, so they open a little different.

Basic instructions:

1. Cut off section of front of the card.  This will form the front flap.

2. Adhere pattern paper to front flap.

3. Stamp on white card with image of choice.  Adhere stamped card to color layer.

4. Add double stick tape to bottom half of stamped layered card, and adhere to front flap.  

5. Stamp inside of card as desired.

stamps used:  Catherine Pooler build a snowman stamp/die set

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Box card w/video

 Box card

 View video here, or go to Sue's you tube channel.

Scroll down to see photos, and my template for this pop up box card.

                                                stamps used:  SU Cup of Tea stamp/die set

Pop up or interactive cards are my favorite, and you know this if you frequent my blog.

Here is a side view of tea box card.

Here is my template with measurements for this card.

This pop up card is easier to make than you think.  I have a bunch waiting to be finished.

Guess I got a little carried away, but I figured once I started why not just make a bunch. I'll post photos of finished cards soon.

stamps used:  Unity Best Tool in the Box stamp set.

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