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Explosion ‘Wow’ cards with step by step video tutorial and template.


We made explosion cards on Facebook Live Monday night.  I host a free class called Stamp with Me Live on the last Monday evening of each month on my FB page here.  Be sure to follow me there.

I always upload the video on my NEW YouTube Channel afterwards so even if you're not on Facebook you can watch it later.  

I chose to use the Favored Flowers designer paper – it's a free Sale-a-Bration choice right now; while supplies last.  You can earn it free with any $50 order from Stampin' Up!.  See it here.  

The card starts out as a gate-fold fun fold card.  Easy enough….  I chose to fussy cut a few flowers & leaves from the pretty DSP to add to my greeting element.  The greeting is from the Fitting Florets stamp set. The white stitched circle is from the Stylish Shapes dies.  I also added a few Brushed Brass butterflies; love these!  They're so dainty and nice & flat.  

Here's the inside view of the explosion insert: 

I added the layered squares on the diagonally at the center of the explosion piece.  Note that this is only adhered on the very outside edge of the inside card.  It sort of floats.  Please watch the video here to see exactly how it's done.  It's quite difficult to explain how this is done in writing.  

**I created a free project sheet for this card; Download it here

Below is the template I used for the designer paper explosion layer.  You'll start out with a 4" X 8" piece of designer paper and score vertically at 2", 4" and 6".  Then score on the diagonal 4 times as shown.

I hope you try making one of these; they're so fun! 

Click on the link below to watch how it's done. 

YouTube video here

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  • Bird Ballad Laser Cut cards


    Have you seen this amazing set of laser-cut cards in a specialty tin?!  It's on page 168 of the annual catalog and is on sale right now at almost $4 off.  It's retiring now so if you like laser-cut detailed cards you might want to order it now! See them here.

    I love the fact that you don't need much to finish these cards; they're quick yet gorgeous! I used the Inspiring Iris stamp set and a simple layout on each.  I wanted the pretty details of the laser cut cards to show through. 


    This pretty Inspiring Iris stamp set is returning in the new catalog in June! 



    Measurements:

    • Lily Impressions Designer paper behind is 4" X 5 1/2"
    • Ovals 3 1/4" X 2 3/8"
    • Card stock strips 1"  

    The pretty tin includes 12 laser-cut 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" Very Vanilla card bases and 12 Very Vanilla envelopes.

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  • Three fast & easy Free as a Bird cards


    We made these three cards on Zoom and Facebook Live last night.  Each Thursday evening at 8 pm CT I hold a Stamp with Me session.  In 30 minutes we've all made 3 pretty cards together! 

    I post the measurements ahead of time so they can prep and be ready.  They can substitute any of the card stock, stamps etc to create their version of my card designs.  It's so fun to see what everyone makes!

    The pretty Bird Ballad designer paper is retiring and is discounted. See it here. 

    Supplies:
    Free as a Bird stamp set
    Black, Daffodil & Pool Party inks
    Blends markers – Pool Party, Light Old Olive, Light Calypso Coral, Sponges, pearls

    Measurements:
    Pool Party card – 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" score at 1 1/2" & 4 1/4"
    DSP – left is 2 1/2" X 5 1/4", inside right is 1 1/2" X 5 1/4", White is 2 3/8" X 5 1/4"
    Black is 2 5/8" square. The White is 2 1/2" square
    *I used the Small Bloom punch for the stamped flowers

    Petal Pink card 5 1/2" X 8 1/2"
    DSP is 2 1/2 X 5 1/2", Black is 2 3/4" X 5 1/2"
    White strip 3/4" X 4", Magnolia Memories dies for flower

    So Saffron card 5 1/2" X 8 1/2"
    DSP – one piece at 3 3/4" X 4" cut into 1 1/4" strips
    Black 4" X 4 1/8"
    Black Stitched so Sweetly die-cut, White Label me Fancy punch, Olive ribbon

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  • Darling Label Punch Box; just $6.95! That’s over 80% off!


    I can't get over the wonderful deals they have on the retiring list.  Did you know the Darling Label Punch box is just $6.75?  That's down from $45 in the catalog!  It's just one of the amazing deals going on now.  It will not last long!!!

    See it here or on page 94 of your annual catalog.  It has a 6 piece stamp set, a clear block, two ink spots and a punch; all nestled in a beautiful tin box!  Oh my gosh!  What a crafty deal!


    I used it on these cards below along with a pack of last year's Brights Designer Paper. Use any paper and you've got a quick set of cards; many of them easy fun folds and gift cards! 

    The tutorial for these cards can be found here for just $10. 

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