This card is sure going to bring a smile to my wonderful husbands face when I go see him today! Many thanks for all of the emails and comments wishing him a quick recovery! He'll be just fine…just a long road but we'll get thru it!
I told you that I will become the "Queen" of get well wishes cards and I was super duper happy with this one!
As you have heard me say ENDLESS times before….I am in awe of all of the amazing talent out there! Being that I am getting "super close" to doing videos (thanks from your encouragement) I totally enjoy surfing You Tube!
I love to look at many different Stampin' Up! Demonstrators You Tube Videos and I stumbled upon this one from SUD Patty Bennett. Please click here and watch this video and you will see 1st hand how fun and easy this style of card is to make!
Being that a "file" reminds me of a doctors chart at the hospital…I let my mind go creative to make this simple card! Look at it and break it down…it uses minimal products and the "fun factor" is high!
Sometimes I think we "over think" techniques and me being the "queen" of being challenged with fussy cards…this is easy-peasy! Just follow my simple bullets ….and BAM – done and FUN!
- Take your regular A-2 card stock (8 1/2" X 5 1/2"…scored at 4 1/4")
- Put this in the stampin' trimmer and cut off 3/4" (You better have this trimmer….it is simply the BEST in the whole wide world….I have a closet full of trimmers that are collecting dust ever since this gem came out!!!)
- Take the cut side (the shorter if you had it folded) into the Envelope Punch Board and line up the left side in the Punch Board Edge and simply punch!!! EASY…hang on – you can do it!
- Slide this over to the 3" mark and punch again!
- Back to the Stampin' Trimmer….take the "dip or valley" part on the cutting track of the trimmer and simply cut this piece off!!! PRESTO….you made your 1st tab!!!!
- TIP ALERT: If you have a little ridge….no worries – simply run your fingers back and forth to smooth the edges OR lightly use the sanding block to even it out! (again….my "type A " of crafting!!!!)
- HANG ON…FLIP THE CARD OVER and do the same to the opposite side! You can see the 2 key tools that you need are the Stampin' Trimmer and the Envelope Punch Board.
- I simply could not resist using my label maker to "personalize" my hubbies name and room number!
- I only used 1 stamp set….( I think that's a 1st in a while)…and the name of it is perfect…You're My Hero Stamp Set….as John is my hero!
- The stamp-a-ma-jig is essential…by now if you have not mastered this….please email me and let me help you….I go into total STRESS ALERT if I cannot find my stamp-a-ma-jig at my workspace! ( I swear that they hid this in the new catalog as I am ALWAYS searching for the number…page 197)
- I did use the Black Staz on Ink….why???? – don't exactly know but I love it!…I did "mask off"the real red and crushed curry part….you see…..YOU NEED THE stamp-a-ma-jig!
- The sentiment could not be more perfect…."you're my hero!"….just what John is to me! (again…stamp-a-ma-jig)
- ENVELOPE TIME….double whammy!!!! Stamping the front to make the mailman smile and then using my main man, Mr. Big Shot with the help of the Envelope Liner Framelits with the Real Red Polka Dot Parade Designer Series Paper made the WOW and FUN happen!
Was this FUN or what….I hope that I have inspired you and my head has been constantly spinning and I have some real "keepers" for you next week!
I hope that you have stopped by the Pals Paper Art Website to see all of the simply amazing ideas for the color challenge this week! I hope you play…..it's fun…why not!!!!
I sure do hope that you have a "hero" in your life….John is the most wonderful husband, Dad,brother,son and friend one could ever have….ZOOM for a speedy recovery! I'll be with you every step of the way!
Until tomorrow!
That is so creative! I too could spend the day surfing card videos and blogs!!! Speedy recovery wishes to your hubby!
Oh YES Susan! That is a cute card. The chart cutout is perfect. I am sure it will put a smile in John’s heart. Take care. Thanks a bunch. 🙂
I was wavering on the envelope punch board purchase but these file folder cards pushed me over the fence. ADORABLE!!! Thanks for sharing, Susan. Prayers for your husband’s speedy recovery.
LOVE IT!!! You always go above and beyond with your ideas…the doctors chart card is so cool!!! Hope John has a quick recovery as pain free as possible. 🙂
What a cute card/idea. Just have to get that new Envelope Punch Board!
I saw the file folder idea previuosly but just love what you did with it Susan. Best wishes to both you & your hubby.
Very cute card and lots of possibilities. Ordering the envelope maker:)
Totally adorable!
Yes-the file folder cards are all over right now. They are adorable; especially how yours is done up for your husband. How cute and appropriate, huh! Thanks for sharing. Remember to take care of the care taker too! Blessings!
Boy, what a lucky husband you have! He gets two get well cards from you. I loved the band aid one you posted a few days ago and now this one.
I also love the file folder cards. Can’t wait to make some! And I’m going to make a card similar to your band aid one for a co-worker of mine that is having surgery beginning of October. She will get a big smile on her face when she gets it. Thanks for the cute idea!
Keep up the great work Susan! Enjoy your posts!
Weeeeeoooo is right: This is just too cute for words! I love the idea of it looking like a medical chart too! You are just too clever. You have to be lacking in some sleep going back and forth and such – I wonder what you would create on a full 8 hours of sleep! Of course the red polka dot envelope liner is just perfect!
Hi Susan, just had to let you know how easy your instructions are to follow and how cute these file folders are. Love,love, love, it! Thank you for sharing.