Welcome to another edition of technique Tuesday - today I am sharing a quick and easy shaker card using the 3x3 inch Flip Flap pocket meant for scrapbooking.
My final design was inspired by playing along to a few fun challenges: #30DayChristmasCardmakingChallenge Day 10 Tinsel Trouble.
Freshly Made Sketches #FMS761
TGIF Challenges #TGIF602 colour palette Calypso Coral, Mossy Meadow and Pecan Pie
Tic Tac Toe Challenges #tttc305 bottom row for the win.
I’m getting inky with Winter Adventure Dies, Shining Stars dies, Soirée Salutations, Calypso Coral, Mossy Meadow and Pecan pie dies, Triple banner punch, sequins, unbranded twine ribbon.
Quick process video
Love a fun shaker card especially a quick and easy one using the flip flap pouches!
Today’s design is inspired by playing along to a couple of challenges: #30DayChristmasCardmakingChallenge Day 9 colour palette of a soft mint, blush pink and warm Kraft.
Addicted to CAS #320 to use a mask - I masked off to stencil a portion of my base.
CAS Mix Up to use stenciling - I used the polka dot stencil.
Inspired By … Wool & Denim #IB414 I was inspired by the denim basket it reminded me of the Rustic Check folder. The colour palette of Secret Sea, Pecan Pie & Crumb Cake.
Tic Tac Toe Challenge #TTTC305 … almost a full card Middle Lines Gold accents on my reindeer, I chose Slimline for my free, Silver Ribbon, Red nose and silver snow accents & ribbon and on the diagonal Snow and Christmas Sentiment.
I’m getting inky with Christmas Crew, Winter Dreams DSP, Rustic Check embossing folder, Pecan Pie, Crumb Cake, Real Red blends, Silver and Gold metallic pens, Sliver metallic ink, rhinestones and unbranded silver twine/ribbon.
Another adorable holiday card for this seasons mail out - slim lines are great for the added space inside for personal messages or as a money gift card.
I’m getting inky with the Creative Celebrations Mix & Match 6X6 DSP, Soirée Salutations stamp set, Seasonal Cheer embossing folder, Hydrangea Hue, Peppermint candy gems and unbranded silver thread.
Love the Rudolph the Reindeer vibes in the Creative Celebrations Mix & Match 6x6 DSP - the whole pack gives some wonderful nostalgic vibes to the 70-80s Christmas’s I grew up with!
Inspire.Create Stamping challenge - another Christmas card. #ICSC228
I’m getting inky with the Whispering Woods DSP, Detailed Wreath Accents, Nested Essential dies, Soiree Salutations stamp set, Pretty Peacock, Pool Party and Barely Blush inks, Barely Blush glimmer brush and silver twine.
Fun Fold Measurements
Coloured Card base
8 1/2” x 5 1/2” scored at 2 1/8” in on both sides to create Gatefold
2 squares sized to fit behind your focal image
White cardstock
1 insert 4” x 5 1/4”
2 squares cut slightly smaller than coloured cardstock folded in half and burnished.
DSP
2 strips of 2” x 5 1/4”
1 strip of 1” x 4” for decorating insert if desired
Focal image - create yours as desired. I am using the Nesting Essential Dies layered with cardstock and DSP and added a Detailed Wreath Accents blended with Pretty Peacock, Pool Party and Barely Blush inks and then I added Barely Blush glimmer for an added pop of sparkle.
Coordinating envelope with either strip of DSP or stamping.
Quick process video for the visual learners:
Love the end result on this one - the Whispering Woods DSP is just so gorgeous!
Welcome to another edition of Wake Up & Create Thursday here on the blog.
It’s a little mix of Throwback Thursday with an image or sketch inspiration to use to inspire you to shop your stash and combine some old favourites with new goodies in a new way and than share to inspire others to do the same with their stash! Today’s challenge is a fun sketch inspiration #TA4L027
Also playing along to a few other fun challenges to bring my final design together: AAA Colourful colour themed challenges #AAA33 with the neutral wooden palette perfect for using my Alpine DSP.
The Paper Players challenge #PP810 to use plaid - love the golden colour plaid in the old Christmas Greetings mix & match kit.
30 Day Christmas Cardmaking Challenge Day 5 Candy Cottage vibes … tasty gingerbread fussy cut from the Jars of Joy stamp set and paired with candy canes from Christmas Crew and some peppermint candy embellishments.
I’m getting inky with some old favourites a card base front from Christmas Greeting Mix & Match Kit, Jars of Joy stamp set, metallic gold cardstock paired with this years Christmas Crew Stamp set for my sentiment and Alpine Winter DSP, Real Red and Pecan Pie ink and Peppermint embellishments.
Final result is a fun & shiny Christmas card for the upcoming seasons - love the gold foil in the plaid.
Would love for you to join the fun and play along with the #TA4L027 challenge. Please add the challenge graphic with a link back to the blog on your post. When you’re done add your link below to share with us all!
I’m getting inky with last year’s Festive Friends, from my ole favourite stash the Frosted Foliage dies, this years Seasonal Cheer embossing folder, Snowflake adhesive backed gems, Berry Burst, Peaceful Pine & Barely Blush inks & Wink of Stella unbranded silver twine.
I love the Festive Friends - such an adorable little elf!
