twist out/pop up card !

here are the directions but......skip to the bottom if you would like a kit for this card!

from this

to this!

two 8 1/2 x 11 sheets or one 12 x 12 sheet card stock

Cut one piece to 11 x 4 and fold in half  (this is the card base)

Cut one piece to 10 x 3 1/2 and score @ 2 1/2, 5, 7 1/2  and accordion fold (this holds the pictures)

Cut one piece to 8 x 3 1/2 and score the 3 1/2" side @ 1 3/4 (down the center)

rotate and mark the top and bottom of the 8" side @ 2 1/4 and 5 3/4 then score between these marks on a diagonal.   (this is the twist/pop mechanism)

Gently fold this piece into this and tape the roof as shown.

Decorate the inside card base

distress before adhering if you choose.  Then add the mechanism, centering left/right with the point at the fold.

adhere the top (remove tape cover and close card) then the bottom (again, remove tape covers and close.

this is what you have (don't worry the pencil markings will not show)

place the accordion piece on top of the mechanism, centering, and fold the outer sections in.

mark the folds with a pencil.  The adhesive will go outside this line and above/below the center.

refer to next picture.

top right

bottom left.

Adhere OPEN accordion piece to taped areas (it will be longer than the mechanism)

gently help it close and open and close again.

decorate!!

Interested in a kit?  

It will include all card stock pieces, scored and folded

Adesives on cardstock

all decorative papers.

Choose a cover

Santa with car

Santa with tree

$3 per kit.  Email me if you are interested!

margie

z fold card variation

you may remember this card shape

it can very easily be turned into this

with a simple fold change and a few more inside bands (or you can keep the original fold and still have a box to add the extra bands).

when you cut the first strip, cut a few more, trim so the extras have a tab (1/2") on each side and attach those tabs to the card and the formed box. 

then you can add embellishments and more!

I chose a fence (die is from My Favorite Things) and flowers (Tim Holtz) that I water colored with distress inks.  The stamped verse is from Technique Tuesday. 

And, it folds flat for mailing!

Come back later for another dimensional card and the how-to's.

margie

watch for this!

I learned a few techniques this week and will be sharing them with you.

a variation on the "Z" fold card

and a twist out pop up card that I still have to try......

I also finished this year's on-line card class "Sketches 2016" using the GR 45 Children's Hour papers, along with several scrap papers I accumulated over the years (isn't it funny how that happens?).

if you are interested in this class, it is still available yearly or choose a month. It's a bargain - $8 for 10 cards.

And I also have one more Card Kit to Go.  Everything is included except the adhesives: cards, envelopes, cut to size papers, stamped images and embellishments.  $9 includes shipping.

Email me if you are interested in this set.

Remember to stop back later for instructions on the new techniques.

margie

fyi sweet peppermint by prima

Prima has a few projects on their site today using the Sweet Peppermint Paper line.

you may already have the paper pad so take a peek and try a few!

margie

halloween fun when football isn't........

Halloween shadow box cards

finished and almost ready to mail!

frightful!!

cut 2 pieces:  7 1/2 x 4 1/4
score each end @ 1/2, and 1 and fold

cut a window in one piece

add a frame

cut out your decorations and audition
attach with adhesives, including foam tape
my ghosts were hung with fishing line so it looks like they are flying!
I backed the cut outs with black and yellow card stock
glue the outside sections together and fold flat.

and then I made a few more.

They are mail-able in a regular envelope too!

Happy Haunting!!!

margie

cards to go kits

just finished some Cards to Go kits.  Everything but adhesives and distress inks are included.
Papers are cut to size, embellishments, stamped images, and color photos, cards and envelopes, too.
Email me if you are interested......
$9 includes postage.

And take a look at my new die

I've already had some fun with it.  Hoping to have more to show you soon.
Enjoy your day!
margie

make along kit pictures

Just in case you need a closer look at the finished kits.......

 
1.  heart:  flowers were stitched onto heart, beads were added to the centers, back stitched swirls were added like stems and vines.  front/back were stitched together adding stuffing before closing.

2.  pumpkin:  top piece was cut and attached to bottom pumpkin using running stitch. This was attached to green piece using applique stitch.  Stem was satin stitched, covering orange color and leaf was attached.
the green was then trimmed down.

3.  flower:  smaller circle was attached to larger one then french knots were added.  flower/leaves were auditioned and then attached to circle,  applique stitch was used for all.  add black finishing circle.

4.  shadow box:  trim base decorative paper to just window and attach to black base.  fold box for design area and decorate insides.
yellow pieces are attached to house and pumpkin backs.
glue box together and attach to base.  Add curtains.

let me know if you need more!
margie

back and ready to begin......

We made it back safely and without too many bumps in the road.
My supplies arrived yesterday and I even managed to get to the scrapbook store for my paper pad ( and a few sheets of paper from a new Blue Fern line!).

If you signed up for something (more project photos/directions), they will be sent soon.

Watch for a new on-line card series:  Scraps and Sketches
and some card kits, too.

And I would like to thank everyone for attending the classes/ make a-long and even the demo at Scrappy Chic.  I loved seeing and visiting with all of you and it will happen again, somewhere, somehow!

Check back soon for more!!!


oh, I will be working with this paper for a few of the on-line card series cards......

I couldn't resist......

and some on-line companies:

Bluemoon scrapbooking  (small discount, lots of companies and things, free shipping over $50)

Yourscrapbooksupplyco. ( good discount, many companies but not a lot of inventory)

The Funky Junkie Boutique (great discount, many companies)

I have ordered from all of them and have not had any problems. 

margie