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Card ideas for the Box & Cards; free project sheet with video tutorial

I shared this beautiful box with cards on yesterday’s blog post. You’ll see it in the video and project sheet below too. Today I’ll focus on the cards included in the pretty box.

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The featured products include the Lovely Blossoms suite. This card box can fit up to 6 cards with envelopes inside. It’s super easy to make too! It’s included in the free project sheet seen below.

For these cards I used the Lovely Arrangements bundle seen here. And the Lovely Blossoms designer series paper seen here.

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This first card is a fun fold card; quite unique!

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It doesn’t look much different from the front. The colors include Cloud Cover, Secret Sea, Old Olive & White. Here’s a photo of it open:

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The White inside layer has two extra folds in it. There’s a narrow flap adhered to the card front that let’s it open in an unusual way. The measurements are in the free project sheet below.

This next card is deceptively simple; but I added a simple trick to layering the DSP on the front:

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The main image is from the Lovely Blossoms DSP. This DSP includes multiple printed elements perfect to make the focus of the card. It’s the printed Olive DSP under it I want to call your attention to. Both pieces measure 3″ X 4″. I cut the Olive DSP in half on the diagonal and added that as a layer to the flower layer. Quick and easy but unique. Instead of the traditional even layers this adds interest to your card.

Lastly is a card that shows off a special die-cut in the Lovely Arrangements bundle:

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It’s Petal Pink with Secret Sea and White. That multiple circles die is so cool! It truly adds some playfulness to the card. The greeting is stamped on a circle die-cut from the Spotlight on Nature dies seen here.

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My free project sheet includes these 3 cards plus the template and instructions for the card box as well. Click here to download or print it.

Below is the video tutorial for the box and tips on assembling the fun fold card at the top. Don’t forget to follow me on my YouTube Channel here or my Facebook Page here.

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Product of the Month is the Eyelet Blooms dies

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*Get a free 12 project tutorial when you redeem this POM from me!

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Free PDF tutorial featuring the Delicate Whispers suite!

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• Fun 4-Way Split Angled card idea; Live video tonight!

  March 14, 2022

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  We're making these fun but easy cards on tonight's Facebook Live.  It's at 7:30 pm CT here.  I hope you can join me!  If not it will be added to my YouTube channel here as well.  *Be sure to follow me on FB so you won't miss these lives! 

  Every 2nd & 4th Monday night's I host a 'Stamp with Me' live on Facebook where we create striking cards using Designer Paper or a fun technique.  If you're new to stamping you'll become more comfortable and efficient at it.  If you're a seasoned stamper you'll still enjoy it and get new ideas to create. 

  Tonight I'll share a version of this card; I'm calling it a 4-way Split Angled card. 

  
  
  
  
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  The card above features the Abstract Beauty specialty designer paper in the 2022 January-June catalog by Stampin' Up!  It has splashes of color along with gold highlights.  See it here.  

  
  
  
  
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  If you want to make one of these you'll need card bases, DSP or stamps & ink and a greeting or die-cut like I used here. 

  • card base 4 1/4" X 11" scored in half at 5 1/2"
  • Colored layer 4" X 5 1/4"
  • DSP or stamped layer 3 3/4" X 5" (for a wider split use 3 1/2" X 4 3/4") 

  The Amazing Thanks dies have quickly become a favorite of mine.  See those here. 

  
  
  
  
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  The next example uses the Flowing Flowers stamp set in Calypso Coral, Pear Pizzazz and Daffodil Delight.  I stamped the images before I cut them in 4 pieces. 

  
  
  
  
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  You might wonder – 'how do you cut these into 4 angled pieces?'  Honestly I cut from the top to the bottom first, just estimating my angled cut. Then I held the two pieces back together and cut from the bottom left to the right side. 

  It does not have to be perfect!  Honestly; just wing it; I dare you to do this without measuring.  

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  Email me to opt in for my Waves card kit to go here; it includes the Waves bundle!

  Or the Flowering Fields kit seen here. 

  
  
  
  
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• Quick & beautiful cards for any occasion with the New Horizon suite.

  March 11, 2022

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  If your style is clean and simple I have the perfect card layout for you! Look at these gorgeous cards!

  
  
  
  
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  I stamped a few of the images from the On the Horizon stamp set here.  I used the birds a lot!  They add a peaceful 'movement' to the card.

  I used a version of my 5 at a time template for the card stock layers for these cards.  I use this often for the inside of my cards; especially if I need a white piece.  When making multiple cards it sure is nice to get 5 pieces from an 8 1/2" X 11" sheet instead of just 4.  I get a lot of people who ask me about this template.  If you like it I suggest you save it and either print it out or save on your computer for easy reference.  

  
  
  
  
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  If you look closely at the cards with the trio of trees on them you'll see a 'watery' reflection. It's so easy with this New Horizon Designer Series Paper.  I shared how in the video here. 

  The New Horizons paper is on low inventory at this time. If they run out the item will be shut off until they restock.  

  
  
  
  
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  Here's how this simple reflection is done. 

  1. Stamp the tree on the horizon line using full ink.
  2. Do not ink again. 
  3. Turn the stamp upside down and simply stamp under the first image.  Easy, instant reflection.  

  
  
  
  
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  Measurements:

  • White card base 4 1/4" X 11" scored in half at 5 1/2"
  • Designer paper 3" X 4 1/2"
  • Card stock layer 3 1/8" X 4 5/8"
  • greeting strips 5/8" X 3" 

  Click on the photo below to watch this video tutorial.  

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  Email me to opt in for my Waves card kit to go here; it includes the Waves bundle!

  Or the Flowering Fields kit seen here. 

  
  
  
  
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• Waves of Inspiration scene with masking & blending techniques

  March 10, 2022

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  I made this card for an online swap I participated in last month.  When I create for a swap I tend to make a few different cards and decide which one I'll use for the swap.  Well once I made this one the decision was made!  

  
  
  
  
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  Although after stamping, masking, blending and sponging over 20 cards I was regretting my decision! But I am proud of it so it was worth my efforts.  

  
  
  
  
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  This card is part of my Waves of Inspiration kit to go this month.  I share how to make it in the video and it's also part of the pre-cut kit to go as well. 

  If you're interested in it please message me here by March 17th. 

  Here's a link to see all of the Waves of the Ocean collection.  Heads up!  The stamp & dies bundle will be in the new catalog but the papers & gems will not!  

  
  
  
  
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  The Waves of Inspiration kit to go is $82 and includes:

  • the Waves of Inspiration stamp & dies bundle (value of $51).  *Substitute other product if you already own it. 
  • 6 beautiful pre-cut cards ready for you to stamp & assemble
  • all pre-cut pieces (you'll receive the paper needed to die-cut your own waves, birds etc using your new Waves dies) 
  • PDF tutorial with 11 projects
  • Exclusive video featuring the 10 projects with multiple techniques
  • Priority shipping

  Anyone who orders the Waves of the Ocean collection from me will receive the PDF tutorial and exclusive videos.

  *This kit, tutorial or videos are not available separately at this time.  

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  Email me to opt in for my Waves card kit to go here; it includes the Waves bundle!

  Or the Flowering Fields kit seen here. 

  
  
  
  
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