‘Woodland Walk’ Card Making Tutorial

August 4, 2011 at 10:23 pm (Insect and Critter Cards, Nature)
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This card looks like it belongs outdoors! You will learn how distressing techniques of crumpled paper give the backdrop a weathered appearance, making the perfect frame for the woodland scene which this greeting card features.

MATERIALS NEEDED TO MAKE THIS CARD:

TO MAKE THIS CARD

  1. Cut your cardstock  pieces and prepare according to the CRACKLED Card Making Template.   For this card you will need to cut two D pieces. One in rust cardstock and one on cream. Be sure to trim the edges after you have folded your card so all edges are even. (NOTE: This card is larger than 6×6. Begin with Step 4 and adjust your template pieces to fit your card.)
  2. Take the lightweight, light colored paper (B) and distress as instructed in  Distressing Techniques by crumpling and inking the paper.
  3. Carefully smooth out the paper, and glue onto the front of the card.
  4. On the D rust colored cardstock, using the Birch Buddies Clear Rubber Stamps, stamp two birch trees on right third of your paper in rust colored ink. On the D cream cardstock, stamp birch trees on the outside edges of your paper. Add leaves, grass, and animals as desired. Cut out the center area using a crat knife. Cut your photo or stamped image (D) to size.  Matte your photo or stamped image with the cardstock (C).   Distress the edges with ink if desired.  Using 3-d sticky squares mat and  mount this image as indicated in the above template.
  5. Using  the Fall Season clear acrylic stamps, stamp three leaves, one each in green, rust, and a deep yellow opto cream colored cardstock.  Cut out the leaves and arrange on card using 3-d sticky squares to secure.
  6. Stamp your message on the tag using the Garden Box Set  of clear stamps, distress the edges with ink as explained in Distressing Techniques.  Fasten the tag to your card.  You can put the brad in either before you secure the tag to the card, or after. 
  7. Add a saying or sentiment inside the card and stamp a leaf or two onto your envelope to finish your card making project

Happy Stamping!!!

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‘Butterfly Gardens’ Card Making Tutorial

July 21, 2011 at 5:44 pm (Insect and Critter Cards, Occasions)
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This card just feels like spring and summer! With its colorful butterflies and swirling designs, Butter fly Gardens is a fun accordion card to make and give to the special people in your life.

MATERIALS NEEDED TO MAKE THIS CARD:

  TO MAKE THIS CARD

  1. Fold the 6″ x 12″ cardstock into thirds as illustrated in Fig 1 in Accordion Fold Card Making Instructions.
  2. VARIATION on Fig 2.  Cut the angle from the top left hand corner accross all three sections of the card as shown in the photo below.

3.   Using the Butterfly Beauties clear rubber stamps, ink the butterfly designs using 2-3 ink colors. Simply ink a portion of the butterfly in the first color, then in the darker color, ink the remainder of the design allowing the colors to blend together where they meet. Stamp 3-4 of each of 3-4 butterflies in this manner on scrap cardstock. Cut them out close to the design and glue to the top edge of the card. Be sure that your butterflies do not overlap the folds of the card, just the top edge.

4. Turn the card over and decorate the center portion  of the card so the butterflies in that section have a front and a back. This will give you a completed card front when it is all folded together as well as when it is opened completely.

5. Select fun sayings from the Live Well clear stamp set to add to each section of the inside of the card, on the front stamp your Birthday Sentiment .

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Puppy Love Card Making Tutorial

April 14, 2011 at 6:15 pm (Card making Tutorials, Insect and Critter Cards)
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A special card for occasions that involve a pet. It may celebrate the addition of a new pet, the loyalty of mans best friend, or sincere thoughts of sympathy at the passing of ones dog. Animals are also ideal to use in hand made greeting cards as they can convey fun, playful sentiments that nothing else can!

Materials Needed to Make this Card:

  • COMFORT Card Making Template
  • Love My Dog Clear Stamps
  • Red Cardstock (A)
  • Olive Green Cardstock (B)
  • Brown Cardstock (C)
  • White Paper (D)
  • Black and green ink
  • Colored Markers for coloring image
  • Buttons or button stickers
  • Mesh Tape
  • 1-1/2” wide ribbon
  • Stapler
  • 3-d Sticky foam
  • Glue

To Make This Card: 

  1. Cut pieces and prepare to assemble as directed in the COMFORT Card Making Template
  2.  Ink the edges of the front side of your card (A) as well as all other pieces in green ink as explained in Enhancing with Ageunder Inking.  Stamp the puppy and fire hydrant from the Love My Dog Clear Stamps on D.  Color your picture with markers.
  3.  Place mesh tape across the center of B.  Glue B onto A.  Glue D onto C and secure to the center of the card with 3-d sticky foam.  Glue buttons on either side of C over the mesh.
  4.  Attach ribbon by folding a 4”-5” length in half, bunching it up and stapling it in place.  Trim ends on an angle.  The ribbon may be place anywhere on the card.
  5.  Add a sentiment or thought inside your card or leave it blank for a finished project

Happy Stamping!!!

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‘Jewelled Wings’ Card Making Tutorial

July 23, 2010 at 3:03 pm (Card making Tutorials, Insect and Critter Cards)
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This dazzling card has been made using a combinantion of effects, mainly, acetate or clear plastic, holographic paper, permanent ink and rubbing alcohol. The clear qualities of the acetate or plastic allow you to create stunning windows and designs in your card making crafts, specifically suited to the clear rubber stamps you love.

To Make this  Card you will Need:

  • Clear plastic or acetate
  • Holographic Paper
  • Doodle Wings Clear Stamps
  • Clear Stamping Blocks
  • Permanent Ink Pad and Cleaner
  • Permanent markers – varying colors
  • Rubbing Alcohol in a small spritz bottle
  • Cardstock
  • Q-Tips
  • Craft knife and cutting mat
  • Celebrate Card Making Template

To Make this  Card:

1. Ink the butterfly design found in the Doodle Wings Clear Stamp Set with versamark, permanent ink. Quickly and carefully stamp the design onto the acetate or clear plastic. Promptly clean your stamp with the stamp cleaner, then with water until it is clean. NOTE: Permanent ink will discolor clear stamps, but with quick and prompt cleaning this is minimized as much as possible. Any remaining discoloration will not hinder the performance of the stamp.

2. Turn the stamped design over and color in the butter fly wings with a rainbow design. Don’t make the color changes crisp as you are wanting the colors to bleed together a little

3. Spritz your design 4-6 times (still on the back) with rubbing alcohol. Be sure you are on a level surface and that the rubbing alcohol cannot reach the front of your design as it will cause the lines to bleed.  While it is wet, you may wish to rub a pin head through the ink to encourage blending.

4. Allow the design to dry, then you can clean up the edges with a clean Q-tip dipped in rubbing alcohol. Carefully wipe away any color outside the stamped lines. You can wipe it away with the dry end of the Q-tip once you have moistened it.

5. Stamp the butterfly (without the antennae)  in a light colored ink on cream cardstock by inking the design and rubbing off any ink that is on the antennae.

6. Using a craft knife, cut around the outside of the design to create a butterfly shape.

7. (Picture 8)  Place holographip paper under the butterfly cut out.

8.  (Picture 7) Place colored butterfly over the opening and trace around the edge of the acetate so you can cut the cream colored cardstock to the same size as the acetate. This allows perfect placement.

9.  Secure the three layers together with brads or eyelet positioned in the corners. You can now see the holographic designs through the multicolored wings of the butterfly.

10. Complete the card by matting the butterfly design and adding the saying or sentiment that expresses the wish you have in mind.

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‘Buzzy Beehive’ Card Making Tutorial

July 22, 2010 at 3:35 pm (Card making Tutorials, Insect and Critter Cards)
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Make this charming card conveying a message of happiness.  Simply use the clear stamps indicated and mount on your card.  Using clear stamps to make cards is a fun and rewarding hobby.

PAPER DIMENSIONS

  • A   3” x 3”
  • B  1” Strips torn into pieces in 3 colors
  • C  4-3/4” x 4-3/4” square
  • D  4-1/2 x 4-1/2” torn on one side
  • E  5” x 10” folded in half to made a 5” x 5”

MATERIALS NEEDED

  • WWST-4409 Bee…Cause Clear Stamp Set
  • White cardstock (A & D)
  • Dark cardstock (E and some strips B)
  • Contrasting Color (C and some strips B) – Cut a third piece about 2” x 2”
  • Third color (Strips B)
  • Eyelets
  • Black Ink
  • Markers for coloring
  • Toothbrush
  • Water Spray Bottle
  • Cooperation Card Making Template

TO MAKE THIS CARD

  1.  Score cardstock E down the center and fold giving you a 5″ x 5″ card.  Trim edges for evenness.  Cut papers A through D to size. 
  2. Using the Bee…Cause Clear Stamp Set stamp images on A in black ink.  Color with markers.  Place the 2” x 2” contrasting color behind one corner to form a partial mat. Place colored strips (B) ripped at intervals randomly behind corners.  Secure into place with glue once you achieve the desired effect.  This should all fit on paper D. 
  3. Place eyelets at the corners of A and go through layers B and D.
  4. Using the toothbrush (make sure this is an old one that will not be used for brushing teeth anymore), ink the bristles in the black ink.  Spray the toothbrush bristles with water mist.  Run your thumb across the bristles so the inked water droplets spray over the project.  Do this until you have the desired effect.  You may wish to wear a rubber glove to protect your fingers from ink stains.
  5. Secure D to C and then mount on card E for the finishing touch.

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Burnished Butterfly Card Making Tutorial

July 21, 2010 at 4:12 pm (Card making Tutorials, Insect and Critter Cards)
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A fun simple card making craft using metallic inks for accenting embossed designs on dark paper.

TEMPLATE

Solitude Card Making Template

PAPER DIMENSIONS

  • A   11” x 6”  folded 5” from edge to make a 6” x 6” card
  • B  3/4″ x 6”
  • C  4-1/8” x 3-1/8”
  • D 3-5/8” x 2-3/4”

Materials Needed

  • SSC085 Doodle Wings Clear Stamp Set
  • Dark Purple Cardstock (A)
  • Silver Paper (B & C)
  • White Paper (D)
  • Black, Gold, Bronze and Silver ink
  • Colored Markers for coloring butterfly
  • Chalks for background coloring
  • 4 Silver Eyelets and eyelet setter
  • Plastic Shopping Bag
  • Embossing Stencil and Stylus if Desired
  • Glue

To Make this Card

1.  Score cardstock A 5” from the center and fold giving you a 6″ x 6″ card.  Cut papers B, C and D to size.

2.  Take your embossing stencil and position the image of the back side of the card so that from the front your embossed image will be raised.  If you do not wish to emboss, you may add an extra strip of silver paper to this area right down the center about 3/8” x 6” in size.

3.  Twist the plastic shopping bag into a tight knot.  Ink in the metallic inks and “sponge” onto the card front.  When you are satisfied with the effect, throw the bag away.  Rub the ink over the embossed area to highlight the design.  Be sure to use all three metallic colors.

4.  Glue B onto the edge of the card front (The area measuring 6” x 5”).  Trim card edges for evenness.

5.  Stamp your butterfly creation using the Doodle Wings Clear Stamp Set onto the white paper (D) in black ink.  Color your butterfly as desired using the markers.  Fill in the area around the butterfly with chalk, then using a thick brush or your finger remove any excess chalk.

6. Glue D onto C and Secure to the card front using four silver eyelets.  Add a sentiment or thought inside your card or leave it blank for a finished project!

 

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Puppet Pocket Card Tutorial

June 2, 2010 at 11:38 pm (Card making Tutorials, Cards, Flower Cards, Insect and Critter Cards)
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A pocket card is a fun way to include a gift or surprise within the card itself. This card features three butterfly stick puppets made with clear rubber stamps and rubber stamping techniques.

To Make This Card:

MATERIALS NEEDED:

Score the 6″ x 12″ cardstock at the 4″ mark and the 8″ mark. Fan fold the card.

Fold the front two panels together and with your craft knife cut the desired angle for the card pocket as illustrated below.

Pocket formed will look similar to the image below. DO NOT secure the pocket panels together yet at this stage.

Cut out a square frame from your contrasting paper to fit inside your card. Decorate the frame and pocket edges with the mini ric-rack clear border stamp found in the Ribbons and Rikrack Clear Stamp Set.  Using your clear border rubber stamp, create vertical lines on the pocket. Be sure to stagger the placement of the flower as you stamp. To prevent the border line from extending over the stamped rikrack place a post it note to mask areas where you don’t want the image to appear. Using the triangle you intitally cut away, stamp 3 of your favorite butterflies with Clear butterfly rubber stamps to make the stick puppets.

Use the square cut from the frame you made from the contrasting paper (in the previous step) to create a moveable element on the front of the card.  Add a matching border on the square using your border clear stamp. If you wish to add glitter to the circle designs in your background take a moment to add it to your pocket now. Secure the corner of the square element with a brad through the front panel of the pocket.We used a tiny piece of the triangle scraps to offsett this element. Stamp a flower using your Clear flower rubber stamps.  Color in the leaf and the butterflies as desired using watered down ink from the lid of your stamp pad. (You can learn more about this coloring technique from idea number 5 in the Coloring Rubber Stamped Designs article.)

Cut out the butterflies and the flower close to the edge of each design. Adhere the flower to the center of the square using 3D foam tape. Stamp your sentiment above and below the flower using a birthday saying clear stamp.

Using a clear liquid glue cover the petals of your flower and then sprinkle with the mini micro beads. Please note that your glue needs to be fairly thick to hold them on. Liquid glue will cause pigment ink to bleed a little so take care not to cover the design itself if you can.

Next, using the Mini Bee’s clear stamp set fill in the frame inside the card with flowers and leaves. This will leave your butterfly puppets flying over a lovely flower garden.

Secure the edges of you pocket with double sided tape. Adhere the butterfly puppets to kebab skewers and place inside the pocket. You may need to adjust the length of the stick to complement your card.

That completes your puppet pocket card. These cards are great for kids and can be made up in any theme to suit the child’s likes or personality. A puppet pocket card can even be created to tell a story such as  Old MacDonald’s Farm or The Little Engine that Could.

Happy Stamping.

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Making the Bee Pop Card!

August 3, 2009 at 4:03 pm (Card making Tutorials, Cards, Insect and Critter Cards)
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Step4This is a fun card to make with the tree trunk popping out as you open the card. Additional bees and flowers are the finishing touch.

  1. Cut card from ivory cardstock so that the finished card is 4″ x 4″. Cut your yellow pattern paper to the same size.
  2. Fold ivory cardstock in half. Fold yellow pattern paper in half with the pattern on the outside.
  3. Decorate the outside of your card as desired.Step3-1
  4. Cut from the woodgrain paper a 2″ width that is 4″ long. Fold this paper in half the long way with the wood grain to the outside.
  5. Place the woodgrain on the fold of the yellow pattern paper. Fold the yellow pattern paper back over the woodgrain paper on both sides. This creates the pop-out section of your card.
  6. Glue the yellow patter paper in place on the inside of your card. Do not apply adhesive to the fold out in the center.Step1
  7. Cut a branch from brown cardstock. Cut a slit in the fold of the wood grain paper and insert the end of the branch. On the back of the paper secure the branch with a piece of tape.
  8. Glue the wood grain paper to the yellow pattern paper where it folds out.
  9. Using the Mini Bee clear rubber stamps, stamp a couple of bees inside your card. Stamp a few flowers onto cardstock, cut them out and adhere to the branch on the tree. Add a few leaves made the same as the flowers and adhere as desired.

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