Here are a few variations of the Double Gate Fold Peekaboo card we made at our workshop on Friday evening.
I made a video and prior blog post with full instructions if you need to know how to make it!
We also used the Eastern Beauty stamp set and as you can see, this is a totally different look then you’ve probabaly seen in samples of Eastern Palace!
This beautiful antique style Christmas card, was incredibly easy to create, and it can also be quickly transformed to be a winter card. It could even be a sympathy or thinking of you card ,with the change of a sentiment!
It was a card idea I had in my head, and then when I started stamping it, I didn’t love it. Then I had the thought to change it to an older, vintage postcard style of card, and the magic began.
I stamped the pine trees first in the background,onto a Very Vanilla panel by inking the stamp in Pear Pizzazz, stamping off once first, then stamped the image. I stamped the smaller reindeer in Crumb Cake, and finally the larger centerpiece Reindeer in Early Espresso. I filled in the bigger deer with a blender pen and the Early Espresso ink pad, and also used those tools to add shadowing to the deer for depth of field. I sponged the edges with Early Espresso as well, but I still was not completely satisfied with the look. So I ran a small clear block along the edge of the card stock to rough it up a bit and give an aged curl. I then used the flat side of the sponge dabbed lightly all over the front in Crumb Cake to finish the aged patina.
I am so thrilled with how this turned out, but it needed a touch of a red color to slightly brighten it, but not a bright red, so I turned to the Cherry Cobbler 1/4″ Double Stitched Ribbon to add a slight color pop. I added the ribbon to a piece of Be Merry DSP with bit of Snail Adhesive. I mounted the front panel using Stampin’ Dimensionals to give some height and visual interest. Then adhered them to a Garden Green card stock base.
I didn’t stop there, for the inside I added the Pine Boughs in Garden Green ink by stamping them first full ink, then again without reinking to fill in the negative space. I sponged the edges as well in Early Espresso, and added the sentiment in that same ink as well.
I finished the front of the card, with some tiny touches of Clear Wink of Stella. I thought it added a bit of wintery Christmas magic.
Measurements
Base: Garden Green 4 1/4″ by 11″, score at 5 1/2″
DSP layer: 4″ by 5 /14″
Very Vanilla front: 3 1/2″ by 4 1/2″
Inside Very Vanilla panel: 4″ by 5 1/4″
So, what do you think? I am really pleased and think I may actually use this design as my family Christmas card…….well, until I get ahold of the 2017 Holiday Catalog I suppose 😉
Until next time,
Stay Crafty!!
XO Rach
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Hi stampers! I will sure miss this fun set, it has so many elements, and I made an amazing nighttime version when it first came out:( I am so glad I got it as a bundle though, so I will always have and be able to use it….it is still available, so you better get to my online store pronto!
I did this as a faux split/layer card which made it extra fun for me! This is also another one of my “Make your own DSP” cards. They are the BEST in my opinion, since they are easy to create just what Y O U want!!
Hope you will give a look at this set before it is long gone!
Hi stampin’ friends! Hope you are having a wonderful day! Have you created anything today? Well, if the answer is no, then this is your next project! This is a tried and true “Z” fold style card, and it has a second layer to add some additional visual interest 🙂
This card is bright and full of fun in the 2017 Occasions catalog, and sometimes that can make it hard for people who may not bright and loud to see how they could use it. So ,I made this a very soft and feminine card, to give you a different perspective, and help you see some other options. But you can easily switch it out to your taste, and make it a bright card too!
Card base: Tip Tip Taupe measuring 4 1/4″ by 11″, score at 2 3/4″and 5 1/2″.
DSP layers for the base measure 4″ by 5 1/4″, and two 2 1/2″ by 4″pieces. Then two Whisper White pieces at 21/4″ by 3 3/4″. I stamped the balloons in Tip Top Taupe, doing one in a lighter shade by stamping off first. I stamped the confetti in Blushing Bride ink, and the sentiment as well.I added a few Pearl embellishments to the front too.
Inside base measures 3″ by 8″, score at 4″. Two Whisper White pieces at 3 3/4″ by 2 3/4″, and a DSP layer at 3 1/2″ by 2 1/2″.
You could add a little extra pizzazz to the front inside layer by punching a few balloons form the Balloon Builder punch in Tip Top Taupe and Blushing Bride, and pop them up on dimensional. I do think it’s a perfectly beautiful card, just as it is, do you?
Thanks for stopping in.
Until next time…….
Stay Crafty!!!!
Supplies:
142823 Balloon Adventures photopolymer stamp set
142788 Falling in Love DSP
100730 Whisper White card stock
138336 Tip Top Taupe card stock
138325 Tip Top Taupe ink pad
131172 Blushing Bride ink pad
119247 Pearl Embellishments
126889 Stampin’ Trimmer
102300 Bone Folder
129026 Fast Fuse
118491 Clear Block Bundle
126200 Stampin’ Scrub
102394 Stampin’ Mist cleaner
107297 Crumb Cake envelopes
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Hi stampers! I know I am a tad bit behind on my blogs, so as a promise to myself and you all, I got caught all up right before my little vacation so you would have some fun things to create and be inspired by while I was away!
These two were super fun to create, and I think they make a fun way to give your gift, and an even better way to receive one.
You can change the DSP used, change the sentiment , change everything or you can make it just as it is.
What will you create? Send me a picture on Facebook and let me see too!!
Instructions:
You will want to score your bag (either one) at 3″, (on both sides) to get a better crease.
Cut a piece of DSP to measure 3 1/4″ by 12″. Then you will lay the DSP down( with the side dow you want to facing out) and fold to meet the sides. Then overlap the back, and add Snail to close the ends together.
If you want to add the Whisper White insert it will measure 4 1/2″ by 2 3/4″.
You can do a little background stamping for interest, and this will be the perfect spot to add your greeting. Also, make sure you tell them to enjoy the gift card, so they know to look for it inside!
You can stamp any sentiment you would like, and punch it out with the 2″ circle punch, add a second 2″ circle punch in Silver foil to add some zip. (How often do you hear that not related to Miracle Whip;))
You could stamp any sentiment, and punch it out with the Sweetheart punch, and then layer onto a 2″ circle punch with Dazzling Diamonds or the Blushing Bride glimmer paper too!
Wrap a little ribbon around it for added flair, or leave it more plain if you want to, it’s all up to you.
Hope you like this cute little treat holder as much as I do 🙂
Until next time…….
Stay Crafty!
Supplies
138315 Kraft Tag A Bags
141700 Glassine Gift bags
142971 Suite Sentiments clear mount stamp set
140517 Timeless Textures clear mount stamp set
135315 Dazzling Diamonds glimmer paper
138437 Subtles Designer Series Paper Stack
138434 Brights Designer Series Paper Stack
100730 Whisper White card stock
132178 Silver Foil sheets
131171 Bermuda Bay ink pad
131172 Blushing Bride ink pad
100082 Black Stampin’ Write markers
142794 Very Vanilla 1/4″ Satin Ribbon
143601 3/8″ Metallic Ribbon Combo pack FREE W $50 SAB purchase
133786 Sweetheart Punch
133782 2″ Circle Punch
104199 Linen Thread
126199 Silicon Mat
141897 Wink of Stella
103683 Mini Glue Dots
103579 Paper Snips
141337 Stampin’ Sponges
129026 Fast Fuse
126889 Stampin’ Trimmer
102300 Bone Folder
104332 SNAIL Adhesive
104430 Stampin’ Dimensionals
118491 Clear Block Bundle
126200 Stampin’ Scrub
102394 Stampin’ Mist cleaner
107300 Very Vanilla Envelopes
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Hi Stampers! These cards are so very fun to make! It’s like getting a two for one deal, because you can create so many, so quickly!
I hope you will forgive the shortness of this post….we are headed off on a little break, and I wanted to get one more post done for you, but I didn’t have a whole lot of time 🙂
You can make two tall, or two short cards, or four of both! They are super easy, and I can see a whole lot of these in my future. I also would love to see what you create. Will you send me some photos?
This is my one year anniversary as a blogger by the way! SO…….
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO US 😉
’cause I wouldn’t be doing this if it weren’t for you all! So thanks for sticking by me, and I promise to make this a fun, and crafty journey .
Ok, the cards will vary depending on your choice of style. I will outline both, and you choose your fav.
Tall Card:
4 1/4″ by 11″ base of Thick Whisper White, score at 5 1/2″, then cut in half at 2 1/8″.
DSP layer measures 2″ by 5 2/8″, just add with some snail, and add the balloons with a dimensional, add clouds if you wish. Stamp your sentiment in Night of Navy, flag the end and add with snail or mini glue dots.
Wide Card:
5 1/2″ by 8 1/2″, score at 4 1/4″, then cut in half at 2 6/8″.
DSP layer measures 2 1/2″ by 4″, again add with snail, and add a few dimensionals to the Night of Navy balloon, and attach. Add clouds if desired. Stamp your sentiment in Night of Navy ink and add with mini glue dots.
BOOM! Easy! Done, and this is such a fun, and simple card to make your own.
You can use a regular envelope to mail this since the clouds hang off, but the envelope is large enough to hold them in place.
Make sure to check out the video for a few extra tips and ideas!
Until next time…….
Stay Crafty!
Supplies
141951 Wherever You Go clear mount stamp set
141522 Thankful Thoughts clear mount stamp set
140272 Thick Whisper White card stock
100730 Whisper White card stock
100867 Night of Navy card stock
143608 Carried Away DSP FREE with a $50 purchase during Sale A Bration
126970 Night of Navy ink pad
138323 Watermelon Wonder ink pad
101731 Craft White ink pad
102283 Versamark ink pad
103083 Embossing Buddy
129053 Heat Tool
126199 Silicon Mat
141897 Wink of Stella
103683 Mini Glue Dots
103579 Paper Snips
141337 Stampin’ Sponges
129026 Fast Fuse
126889 Stampin’ Trimmer
102300 Bone Folder
104332 SNAIL Adhesive
104430 Stampin’ Dimensionals
118491 Clear Block Bundle
126200 Stampin’ Scrub
102394 Stampin’ Mist cleaner
107300 Very Vanilla Envelopes
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Hi stampers! I am happy to share the little box instructions with you! I really thought I already made this blog post and video, and I did, but it was on a Facebook Live, and I am not able to copy it to here. So, since so many asked, and I TRULY LOVE your feedback, I decided to get to it and fast. You are the reason I do this after all 🙂
Ok first of all, this doesn’t need to be a “little” box, you can make it whatever size you may want or need. As long as your paper is square, you are good to go. Mind you I think most paper stops at a 12×12 size, but let your heart run wild!
You will need a square piece of DSP or cardstock, Tombow Liquid glue, and your bone folder.
Another note, the Specialty DSP, is a little thinner, and will tend to rip a bit more, so if you choose to use it, be gentle with your folding , and maybe hold out on using your bone folder unless necessary.
Also, using card stock as your box, is much thicker, and can be done, but you will definitely need your bone folder.
So to sum it up, the regular DSP ( of any kind, In Color, patterned, solid color) will work the best, but the other will be fine as well, as long as you are patient.
Make sure your DSP is square, 6×6, 8×8, 5×5, 12×12, you get the idea, then follow the folds below.
So, forgive me, I reused the instruction photos from the Christmas Version ( it has been overcast and rainy, and I didn’t want to post dim photos)
I reloaded the Valentine’s version onto this , so you could follow along with both if you liked!
12″ by 12″ piece of DSP
Trimmed to 8″ by8″
Keep a 3″ by 3″ piece of the DSP and cut a 2 3/4″ by 2 3/4″ square of Very Vanilla
Score the Very Vanilla piece at 3/4″ on each side, fold, snip at corners add glue dots and form inside of lid.
Add snail to DSP piece add sentiment piece cut from 2″ circle punch , layered onto a 2 1/2″ circle layer of Cherry Cobbler
Fold 8″ by 8″ piece in half, fold in half again in the other direction.
Fold corner to corner and brandish folds with bone folder. You will also want to fold corner to corner the opposite way to get an easier fold.
(Ps the DSP side you want to show should be facing up or out so you can see it)
Fold the corners in to form a square then turn so the opening faces you
Fold edge in and back to form a crease line to follow then fold the bottom of the left and right in to meet the crease
Fill over and repeat. When you’re done it should be the shape of a kite( see below)
Put your finger in the newly created fold and press open like a “squash fold”
You want the center of the squash fold to line up with the side of the kite( in a line)
Repeat on all four sides as above
You will then fold the edge of the flaps back in the other direction
Remember it will always match on all sides, that is how Origami folds work
On all four sides so they again match….
And once more it looks like a kite
The fold all four flaps up and brandish with bone folder
All four folder up (see below)
Put your fingers into the box and gently press open
And Voila!
You can gently curl the edges of the flaps with your bone folder to encourage them to go with the curve of the box and add adhesive to all four flap undersides if your going to attach them down
