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 a CASEd card- Words of Cheer

Just Jade, Brushed Metallic Foil and Merry Merlot wink of stellar using the Christmas Cheer Dies

In my last blog I explained that I had Gremlins, they seem to be following me around. However I have managed to play in my craft room without too many items going wrong.

Todays card is actually a CASE of a CASEd card. The inspiration for this card is here from Stamps-n-Lingers. Amusingly it is a card which was CASEd from the same card that I CASEd from the Catalogue. I absolutely loved the card and the colours which they used which I adapted to be used in my card. I of course, altered the card and used some cards I made earlier last week as the other source of inspiration. My original cards used Real Red and Old Olive with basic white and Kraft card. I changed up the design as I thought I had created too many Christmas Cards in traditional colours. I loved the combination of Soft Succulent, Just Jade and Soft Suede, but I wanted to see the gorgeous stamps as well and therefore decided to use craft card and crumb cake ink. I coloured the Berries in with Merry Merlot Wink of Stellar to make them glittery.

Card Sizes

Original

Coloured card - 6” x 12” scored at 6”

Basic White (x2) - 5 3/4 ”

Card on Video

kraft Card Base - 5 6/8 x 5 6/8 inches

Layer 1 and inside layer - 5 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches

Layer 2 - 5 1/4 x 5 1/4

The odd sizes for the second card is due to the card not being 6x6 but smaller to fit in the envelope.

I stamped the Kraft layer with Crumb Cake ink using the Words of Cheer Stamps.

I added the soft succulent to the card base, I added the kraft layer using foam pads and then add the Just Jade Cheer die cut.

I love the original cards, especially the berries one the Real Red card (I need to create a video on Berry decoration options) but I prefer the card I made on the video. Which do you prefer?

6x6 cards using DSP

I have made it back in my craft room after a pretty rough week. I don’t know about you but I find crafting very relaxing and sometimes it is exactly what I need. I am still in love with the Peaceful Place DSP, I am on a mission to use it all up. The designs make making super simple cards so quick and easy. Today I have cut down one of the sheets to make gorgeous 6x6 cards. The papers could be used to create a number of different scenes, you could use the Peaceful Deer Stamps and Punch. Today I have used cabins which I have fussy cut from the papers.

These are the measurements for the card, as the DSP is 12" x1, I have only provided the imperial measurements.

Card Base - 6" x 12" (scored at 6”)

Silver Panel – 5 7/8" x 5 7/8"

White Panel and inside white panel - 5 3/4" x 5 3/4"

I have removed the centre of the silver panel to use on another card

The fine glue is perfect for adding the sequins

Use the take your pick tool and another pokey tool to add the sequins (the take your pick putty is super sticky)

When fussy cutting, I have simply cut the cabins, the trees are fiddly!

I love the versatility of the Peaceful Place DSP, I have a few more cards to show using these gorgeous papers. I think I prefer my original card with one cabin. Which do you prefer?