Gold Flake Fun Fold

I wish I had extra hours in the day, and also that I could borrow spoons to be able to play in my craft room. I had intended to share some cards that I had created using the Words of Cheer stamps. I have created some things but they are not finished items. I tend to get addicted to making things without really thinking about finishing them (finishing cards is so overrated)

One of the items I found used gorgeous Mega Flakes by Indigo Blu. Stampin’ Up! do sell flakes but I have misplaced them somewhere in my craft room. I love using the flitter glu and Scoochy. to tidy up the flakes, I did resist the urge to use Manchester Tart. Although I have used Mega Flakes you could use embossing powders, Perfect Pearl or Mica Powders. It uses the same technique as my last card but using card instead of DSP.

Measurements

Metric 10.5 cm x 14.8 cm

Coloured Layer – 9cm x 14cm (scored at 13.3cm)

Inside Panel - 9cm x 13.3 cm

Imperial

4 1/8" x 5 3/4 "

Coloured Layer – 5 3/4" x 3 1/2 (scored at 5 1/2)

Inside Panel – 3 1/2" x 5 1/4"

I am slightly addicted to this fun fold and also the Words of Cheer Stamp set. Which do you prefer, the snowflakes and bling or gold flakes on card?

CASEing the Catalogue - Words of Cheer

In my last video I showed what I did after I had prepped my stamps and dies and where I looked for inspiration. Today I have CASEd (Copied and Selectively Edited, but it can also stand for Copy and Share Everything) a card from the July to December catalogue. I loved this card when I saw it and it was definitely one of the reasons that I fell in love with the bundle (also as I love the happy die as you can tell from the number of videos I have made with it recently). I used most of the items from the original card, however I did not have the corkboard or the felt. I think that the vellum is a nice touch. I also didn’t like the repeated sentiment stamping, so I edited the card to have holly leaves in the background. The cards I created on video used Silver foil as my original used the glimmer paper from Sale-a-Bration.

Measurements

My Metric

10.5 cm x 14.5 cm (10.5 by 29cm scored at 14.5cm)

Inside Panel - 10cm x 14cm

Vellum piece – 5cm x 13cm

Metric

10.5 cm x 14.8 cm (10.5 by full length scored at 14.8cm)

Inside Panel - 10cm x 14.3cm

Vellum piece - 5cm x 13cm

Imperial

4." x 5.75" (4” by full length scored at 5.75”)

Inside Panel - 3.75” x 5.5”

Vellum piece – 5 inches x 1 ½ inches

Tips and tricks

• I used Vellum and card instead of felt

• use detailed glue to add the die cuts [I also used Crafters Companion - Extra Strong Glue Tape Pen (Dots)]

• I stamped in pool party, however you could also use Versa mark ink to achieve the same effect

• I cut out the flowers in Vellum and Silver card and re-added the centre of the card in Silver

• I added glue to the cheer die cut, adding glue to the dots/berry’s did not work

• Using the dots from the dies is easier with a Jewel picker/ take your pick tool

The video below shows how to make this card.

I hope that this helps inspire you to CASE your own card. What card from the catalogue would you like me to CASE next?