Sunday, June 10, 2012

Krissy's grad card

Our youngest graduated from high school!  Here is the grad card I made for Krissy.  It's from the June issue of Stampin' Success.  They gave us a template, but according to the measurements they gave, the top part is a diamond that is 6 5/8 across by 4 3/8 top to bottom.  This creates 4" sides.  The base is actually a pocket that holds a gift card or money.  It's 4 1/2" at the bottom, 3" at the top, and 2 1/2" tall.  I cut a trapezoid and then rounded the bottom corners with a circle punch.  The front piece of the pocket is embossed with the Big Shot and Stripes embossing folder.
I hope you can see the glittery edges!  I punched silver glitter paper with the ribbon punch.  I cut the strip in half and glued them to the edges.  I did the same with the sentiment.  The tassel is white bakers twine.  The small brad to the left of the sentiment attaches the top to the base and makes the top swivel to reveal the gift in the pocket.
Happy stamping!
Jana Signature

Monday, June 4, 2012

Flip-flop card

I saw this card demonstrated at the Milwaukee Regional by Cristy Butzen.  It's so cool in person!  This photo is the card when it's folded closed.  You pull on the left side, and the center part flips around.
The card base measures 4 1/4 X 7 1/2.  The score lines are at 2 3/4 and 3 3/4.  Center the framelit on the first score line.  Line up the cutting pads on the 2nd score line covering the entire right side of the card and run it through the Big Shot.  Move the cutting pads so they line up with the first score line and cover the left side of the card.  This leaves the area between the 2 score lines uncut which provides the pivot for the card.

This is the inside of the card.  It also shows the cut area in relation to the score lines.
I stamped the image from Apothecary Art onto watercolor paper then watercolored it with Gumball Green, Summer Starfruit, Primrose Petals and Pink Pirouette.
Happy stamping!
Jana Signature

Friday, June 1, 2012

Seth's birthday card

Whenever someone on my team has a birthday, I make them a card.  Last Friday was Seth's birthday.  He's a young, cool guy, so I thought I'd make him a funky card.  I used the new Summer Smooches DSP on a Daffodil Delight card base.  (I pulled all of the colors from the DSP!)  I stamped the image from the just retired Take a Spin in Island Indigo ink.  I adhered it to a Rich Razzleberry base and colored in the images.  I added the spinner, and it was done!
Happy stamping!
Jana Signature