DIFFERENT SIZES FOR TUXEDO POP UP CARDS

Hi Crafters

As promised here are the new Tuxedo Pop-up cards made this very afternoon.
I thought I would try a couple of different sizes to see which I like best as the one on my previous post seemed to me to be a little top heavy.

The first one I did used a piece of A4 card cut to 6" wide by 9" scored at 2",4",6" and 8"
Turn and cut to the first line at 4" either side. 

This was very cute and if I was making a lot of cards for young ones this would be my choice.

So the whole card stands 6" tall and 4" wide 

The next one I made I wanted to use the whole A4 card scored at (and here I change to cm as it is easier) 7cm,14cm,21cm,28cm 
Turn and cut to first line at 7cm down 
This card is then equivalent to an A5 

It stands 21cm tall and 14cm wide (8" by 6")  This is ideal for these larger flowers which have been cut from he heartfelt creations stamp and dies and the additional foliage cut from a very lovely ivy die by Tattered Lace and a flower and leaf set by tonic dies.  

Love to hear from anyone trying this card any other sizes you have used, or if you have any questions on this or any of my other posts.
Dee

TUXEDO FOLD POP UP CARD

Hi Crafters

Here we have a version of the pop-up box card that is, I think, a smarter finish. It is called the Tuxedo card because of the fold over lapels and you can get instruction on YouTUbe at Tuppence Coloured site or Scrapbooking With ME

This is my first version, I will definately be adding this to my collection of makes, as I loved the pop-up box card and think this is an upgraded version. It still folds flat to post.
Some versions have a greetings banner across the front 
Tips:

1.  If you put a banner on the front, only secure one side with a dimensional tab so it folds
2.  I found it easier to use one strip to hold the flowers that you curve in the middle before securing  with wet glue and this way you are not trying to add your flowers to diagonal bars and get the blooms to face outwards. I wanted them to face forward and this was the easiest way

I will post new pictures when I have made some more.

Dee

Exploding Mini Box Album

Hi Crafters

I know, this sounds a mouthful, but when you see the pictures you will get what I mean.
I found this on YouTube, on Positively Papercraft site.
It can be made from

1 piece of 12 x 11 card

1 12 x 12 to cover the box base

1 12 x 12 cut into 4 strips 6.8mm and then cut lengths of 3” score each piece at 6.8mm

Needless to say I wanted to make a bigger version and did this using 

2 x A3  joined by scoring at 28cm

4 x 12 x 12

A3 card from the join score 10cm, 20cm and cut off remainder of that side

From the join the other side score 10cm, 20cm 24cm 26cm cut remainder off

Place on Score board shortest side at the top and score 10, 30cm 40cm cut at the 40cm line

Score 6cm each side down from the top to the end of the first square section

Looking at the paper flat on the desk laid out like an A3 card

Cut out the bottom side panels

Leave the next side panels in and cut out the 3 side panels

The lid Flap: cut out the 6cm side pieces and the top 2cm section on the top of the 4cm panels

Cut from the top of the card to the first panel piece of the 4cm panel

Use 2 of the 12 x 12 to decorate the main box

Cut the other 2 12 x 12 3 lengths of 9.5cm and then cut each strip into 4” pieces score at 9.5cm

As you can see the box opens and each side has 9 photo mats measuring 3.5" square, and then fall like a waterfall card inside, making a total of 18, plus the inside of the box has 2 panels that can have photographs or have a small folder section added to store tickets and other memorabilia 

I think this is so cute, and woudl make a lovely momento for a bridesmaid or prom.

Dee

Zipper Brooch

Hi Crafters

As you all know I love to check things out on YouTube and Pinterest to see what's new.

When looking a few months ago I saw some pretty brooches made from metal zips and felt. They are bright and cheerful and made by hand. So off I went to car boots to look for zips. The first car boot I visited, I found a great stash and thrown in were some beads all for a couple of pound, so happily I came home ready to have a go at this new project.

The stitching needs to be small and even but other than that the brooch is down to your own imagination and design. You can get more inspiration on YouTube.

Here are my first attempts, I am quite pleased with them and no doubt will m ake more in the future. 

Dee

Lantern / Pull up Card

Hi Crafters

Looking around YouTube I came across this new style card

I had to try it as it is so different to anything else

It is not difficult, basic cutting and layering, plus a little stamping, but it is time consuming, so definately one for someone special

You can get good instructions from Mixed up Cards on Youtube or search 'pull up card'

Tip:
The tricky part is securing the ribbon as you have four sides in the way whilst trying to feed ribbon and glue the various layers. You may find it easier to leave one side of the centre cross unglued until the ribbon loop has been added and then finish by securing the cross piece.

This is the first card I  made in pretty pink card and flower toppers I stamped directly onto the card in a couple of sections for the greetings.

Then checking the instructions I saw the one made on You Tube had 3 layers so made the second card, also a birthday card, in these pretty shades of blue

For the Blue card I used:

2 pieces of A4 card 
1 piece of A4 silver mirra card
3 pieces of A5 paper 

These cards will fold flat to fit into a 6 x 6 envelope 

Why not have a go I would love to see the finished item 

The Blue card is available to buy on EBay 

Dee

Crafters Companion Cut & Emboss Dies

Hi Crafters

In May I went to the Taunton  'Sincerely Yours' show (actually held in North Petherton), and amongst the items purchased was a Crafters Companion Emboss and Cut die. They had a show offer and I have a couple of the Marianne emboss and cut dies that I like to use for background so decided to try one. 

What is so good about Cut and Emboss dies is they need very little else once you have layered the fancy top, and are perfect for paper flowers which I love to make.

As you can see all I have done here is take an A5 plain white card, add a piece of scrap shabby chic card with some colour and then layer with the cut & emboss die cut card. Then decorated with some flowers made from my Heartfelt Flower stamps and dies. 

Happy Crafting 
Dee

The Impossible Card

Hi Crafters 

As promised I am sharing my first makes of the 'Impossible Card'.

The first one I made was with a piece of scrap card for the base. I then looked for some coordinating decorations and stamped the greeting with matching inks. 

Then I wanted to use a white card base and decided to emboss the card before re-structuring it.

I added it to a silver metallic base to add another dimension and make it pop .

I liked this so made another 

So then I tried using my dies for the centre pop out and here is the result 

All these cards fit a 6" square envelope and fold flat to post 

I think I will use the basic design for at least 25% of my Christmas cards as they will look cute with a  robin, santa or christmas bear on hte pop up, or a scene of tress and sleigh. 

Happy Crafting 

Dee

Crafting Card Jewellery Stands

Hi Crafters

I cannot believe it has been 3 weeks since my last post.

I have not been idle during this time, more caught up in trying new ideas out.

First I have made Zipper & Felt Brooches, still perfecting them but they are very bright and cheerful, and I will post more info in the future.

Then I discovered the latest Stampin Up Card called the Impossible card. It comes from a card trick and is very easy to do and very effective, as soon as I have some photographs I will  add them to the blog.

But today I have been very busy making jewellery stands. I do one or two car boots a year often sell jewellery, not only bits and bobs I have bought but my leather and fabric brooches. It is usually a mish mash of display items and they can easiuly get lost amongst the other items on the table.

Last night I discovered a great 'make' on Pinterest and followed up today with paper, pencil, ruler and stylus to make my own template. 

I was so pleased with the result, and more ideas came to me for an earring stand, pendant and bracelet stand and brooch display boxes. I just could not seem to stop, alas I had to to make dinner, but tomorrow I am off to a car boot in Weston with my  new display goodies, and all for pennies rather than the many pounds they cost to buy. The best bit though is they fold down to store, and storage is always a problem when you make as much a I do. 

Here is the collection made today.

All the stands are made from card. You need 300 gsm plus for a great hold and after that it is relatively easy to make. Check out necklace displays on Pinterest, particularlyJewelery Making Journal, Rena  Klingenberg's friendly community where there is a free pattern. My thanks to her as the pattern is simple and effective, and can be made with a pencil, ruler and stylus (for which you can substitute a knitting needle if you are not a card crafter.

Next I made the earring stand and for this I went back to my card making techniques, simply cutting a frame from an A5 size card and stabilising it with with additional strips in the middle and base. 

The pendant/Bracelet stand is a layered base and then a strip of card fold over at both ends. The back side of the strip is taped down with extra strong tape and then the front piece is fastened with velcro tabs so they can be unstuck to stack. I have puched a hole with my crop-o-dile near the top to thread the pendant through. 

The boxes are made as simple four sided cubes with a floral circle top cut from one of my dies and added with sticky pads to raise the back up a little and allow the brooch or flower to show at a slight angle. again these will fold for storage.

Happy Crafting 

Dee