Category: CHARMING DAY

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FINALLY IT’S FRIDAY AND TIME FOR A FUN FOLD CARD OR TWO

Today I have two cards that were inspired by one of Dawn Olchefske’s fun fold cards that I recently came across.

The fun fold is a HORIZONTAL GATE FOLD CARD.

Both cards feature the Floral Charm Suite Collection.

The Pretty Peacock card base had panels of the coordinating DSP adhered to each side.

Then two horizontal Blackberry Bliss panels were added – one on each side. These panels then had coordinating DSP added to them.

To hold the horizontal panels in place I stamped, coloured and die cut the large floral image from the Charming Day Bundle.

I looped three lengths of silver ribbon, from the Gold & Silver Trim pack, and secured them to the back of the floral shape.

The floral image was secured to the bottom horizontal panel using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

I stamped the birthday greeting to a piece of Basic White card and used dimensionals to attach it to the top horizontal panel.

The greeting panel locks in behind the floral die cut.

The smaller floral image was stamped on the card insert and the back of the envelope.

The second card is a variation of the first one.

This one has an opening belly band instead of the horizontal flaps.

I wrapped a 1 1/2″ piece of Night of Navy card around the card and burnished the edges.

Using the Encircle with Love Stamp Set I stamped the greeting and used the 1 3/4″ Circle Punch to cut it. Then I used the 1 7/8″ Circle Punch to cut out a Night of Navy circle.

A small Velcro circle was added to the belly band to enable the band to be opened and closed.

The card insert and envelope each had more of the same DSP added to finish them.

Some gems from the Purple Fine Shimmer Gems were added to the front of the card.

Next week I will have some more projects to share with you.

Until then, happy stamping and scrapbooking.

If you live in Australia, you can order any of the products I used to make this card by going to my online store. Just click on any of the images below.

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WELCOME TO WEDNESDAY, WHAT’S NEW THIS WEEK & A NEW PROJECT

There are two new kits available that I think you will like.

The first is the SWEET & SPOOKY KIT (166229 – $37).

Make Halloween gifting extra special with the Sweet & Spooky Kit! This kit makes 15 treat boxes (5 each of 3 playful designs) featuring cute ghosts, bats, pumpkins, and more in a fun palette of black, pink, orange, and iridescent. With matching tags and ribbon included, these sweet boxes are perfect for party favours, classroom treats, or spooky surprises.

The second is the BIRTHDAY FANCY KIT (155211 – $44)

Serve up a slice of celebration with the Birthday Fancy Kit! With layered cakes, teacups, florals, and doily details in soft pastels, these 12 cards (4 each of 3 designs) are like a birthday party in an envelope. Whether you’re crafting for birthdays or other sweet occasions, each design makes it easy to create something charming and full of cheer.

If you like the look of either of these kits, head over to my online store and place your order.

Today I have another project to share woth you.

I chose another one of the designs from the Floral Charm Designer Series Paper pack and add to the Old Olive card base.

Before securing the DSP, I cut two lengths of the new Petal Pink Braided Trim and wrapped them around and secured them to the DSP with Tear and Tape.

I used the leaves die, from the Lifetime of Love Dies, to cut several Old Olive branches. The branches, with Adhesive Sheet on the back, were then added to the card front and tucked under the braided trim.

I used one of the Encircled with Love stamps for the greeting. It was stamped in Secret Sea before I punched it out with the 1 3/4″ Circle Punch.

Then I punched a 1 7/8″ circle. The white circle was added to the Old Olive circle using dimensionals.

The circles were then positioned over the braided trim, again using dimensionals.

I took another length of the braided trim and pulled it apart. Taking three sets of three strands of the twine and tied three bows. These were then placed on the card front using Mini Glue Dots.

The card insert and envelope were finished using some of the same DSP.

Finally, I added some Secret Sea Flat Pearls for a little hit of bling.

Tomorrow is Thursday and that means that it is time for a 3D project.

Until then, happy stamping and scrapbooking.

If you live in Australia, you can order any of the products I used to make this card by going to my online store. Just click on any of the images below.

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TUESDAY IS TIME FOR A TIPS & TECHNIQUE PROJECT

Today I want to share a custom 6″x 6″ birthday card and envelope.

It is made up of a number of layers, each featuring a different technique.

The Old Olive card base had a Floral Charm DSP panel adhered to it.

The next three layers have been die cut, dry embossed and Blends coloured embellishments.

The Basic White panel was die cut, using one of the Beautiful Motif Dies, in opposite corners to create a ‘holder’ for the dry embossed panel.

TIP: Take your time to position the dies so that you can achieve even outer borders.

TIP: When adhering the white panel to the card base pop a Mini Stampin’ Dimensional under the cut area to help lift it up.

Then I took a panel of Rich Razzleberry card and embossed it with the Damask Designs Emobossing Folder.

TIP: You can give the card a light water spritz to help enhance the embossed texture.

After adding some Stampin’ Dimensionals behind the emvossed card, I positioned the panel on the card front ensuring it was ‘held’ in place with the die cut holders.

For the final layer, I took a panel of Basic White card and stamped the greeting.

TIP: If you don’t have the embellishments in the colour you want, you can use a Stampin’ Blends pen. The Blends pens are alcohol base and are perfect to customise embellishments to coordinate with your project.

TIP: As I have shared before, applying the ‘rule of 3’ is a great guide for aesthetically pleasing design.

Then I needed to create a custom envelope for the card.

I used the same DSP to finish the card insert and envelope.

Tomorrow I have another card to share with you.

Until then, happy stamping and scrapbooking.

If you live in Australia, you can order any of the products I used to make this card by going to my online store. Just click on any of the images below.

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