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Origami Leaf Card Tutorial

I've been procrastinating about shooting videos since I lost my old movie maker program. It might not have been the latest and greatest but I knew how to use it. Since I had a lot of requests for a video tutorial for the origami leaf card I thought it's time to stop putting it off and get back to shooting videos again. So...not the best sound or editing but here it is.

The video shows how to make the one piece origami leaf card from an 8-1/2" x 12" piece of DSP. Towards the end of the video I showed instructions on how to make a super simple cheater version from the scraps.

 

Gift Card Purse Video

I've had several requests for a video tutorial for my Gift Card Purse. It took some work to figure out the new movie maker program but I finally got it. It's a little scary how fast technology changes. Anyway here's the video. I'm looking forward to making a few more.

If you'd prefer the written instructions you can find them here Download Purse Gift Card Holder

 

Gift Card Brief Case

We made some Gift Card Purses for class and someone suggested we make a male version so this is what I came up with. I used some retired DSP that didn't really appeal to me until I was looking for "man paper". Here are the instructions Download Brief Case

 

 

 

 

Coffee Gift Card Holder

 

Wow. I can't believe I've been away for so long. It's been months since I've been well enough to stamp anything or post on my blog so this feels a little strange. The perfect blend stamp set is still one of my favorites so I thought that would be a good place to start.

Here's a gift card holder I came up with. The slider on the card front pulls out to reveal the gift card. My gift card happens to be from Tim Hortons (another favorite). 

Here's a short tutorial: Download Coffee Gift Card Holder

Fry Box Sleigh

Here's my Fryday project for this week. This idea came from Mary Beth, the owner of Marshville Chocolates. She thought the Fry Box would make a nice sleigh and it did. Yay!!! This can be a simple project or you can step it up with some punch art. Stampin' Up's muslin bags or 4" x 6" cello bags fit nicely

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Snowflake Gift Card Holder

I was pretty excited when I saw the Snowflake Flip Card Framelit in Stampin' Up's Holiday Catalogue. I haven't had a chance to try out all the extra shapes that came with it yet but I have the feeling this set of framelits will be one of my new favorites. 

I wanted to post a video showing how to cut out the large snowflake using the framelit and how to use the snowflake to turn your extended swing card into a gift card holder by folding some tips on the snowflake.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beyond the Season

Are you ready for a little Christmas in July?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 I named this class "Beyond the Season" because each card is made with non-Christmas stamp sets or products from Stampin' Up's Inspire Create and Share Catalogue. You can make these holiday cards then use the same stamp sets or products throughout the year. Who doesn't like getting more mileage from their paper crafting products?

This class includes step by step instructions and photo tutorials for 28 Christmas Cards. I’ve included some Clean and Simple cards that would be suitable for stamp-a-stacks or workshops as well as some masculine cards and punch art.

The cost of this class is $20 CAD

Click on the PayPal button below to order

If you have any questions you can email me at jackietopa@hotmail.com and I'd be happy to answer them.

Please note: This class is available to everyone. Although I design my classes with Stampin' Up demonstrators in mind you don't need to be a demonstrator to order it. And the class is available online so it doesn't matter where you live. Once I receive your order I'll email you the class link and login information.

Cutting Tip

I like sharing this tip with anyone I hear groaning about fussy cutting. Here's my tip...Don't be fussy especially on stamps that have thick lines like Kind Koala. 

Stamp an image to cut out and stamp a second image on your card where your cut image will be going. Cut out your image trying to be close to the line but it doesn't have to perfect. I left some white space shown in the first photo below so you can see what I mean.

After your image is cut out color the sides using  the fat end of a Stampin' Write Marker in the same color as your stamped image (see second photo)  Also fill in little spots that you didn't cut out like the spaces between the Koala's toes. I don't do toes.  

On the third photo you can see the differnce between the side I colored and the top where I didn't. Once the piece is glued to the stamped image on the background  the lines on the cut image blend right in.  Scroll down to yesterday's post to see on of the samples using Kind Koala.

 

DSP Card Set

 With the new catty coming out it's time to say goodbye to my Designer Series Paper. Of course I "needed" every last design that Stampin' Up offers so I've accumulated a pretty good stash. I've gotten better at using it instead of just admiring it but I find at the end of the catty year I'm left with some of my favorites...the ones I couldn't bring myself to cut into. Well this year I found a solution I'm quite happy with. I picked a sheet of my favorite DSP and one sheet of coordinating card stock to make this card set which includes a gift card holder, card, envelope made the the envelope punch board and a tag. These sets are so quick to make I'm burning through my DSP stash and I'll have plenty of room for some new stock.

This was the make and take at our last demo meeting and it took less than an hour for each person to complete their set. I instructed everyone to come to the meeting with a sheet of their favorite DSP and a sheet of coordinating card stock and I supplied the Whisper White and Ribbon. This project will be perfect for a Retirement Open House. It doesn't require any prep time, so I can cut the Whisper White as needed and guests can choose their DSP from my retiring stash and cut their own.

Here are a couple of sample sets and instructions you can download with a supply list, cutting instructions and step by step instuctions to make this card set.

 

Download DSP Card Set

 

 

Punch Art Graduation

When I need a card for a special occasion and don't have a suitable stamp I usually head for my punches. I made this graduation card using the new Triangle Punch. I colored one of the Silver Mini Brads with a black sharpie, poked a hole in the centre of the cap and inserted the brad along with the tassel. The tassel is made from White Baker's Twine. If you don't know how to make a tassel scroll down and have a peek at the video tutorial