This is a fun card that looks tricky to make but hang on…it's not! Hopefully if you have popped by via my wonderful upline, Mary Fish's blog…..1st thank you and 2nd….I hope you pop back!
Being in Mary's team is the best learning experience and fun ride one could ask for! She is so gracious to her downline in offering to be "guest stampers"! Thanks for being here and I hope that this post inspires you!
This
“starburst” card has a “I don’t know if I can do it look” but hang on…you’ll
see that it is easy to make and then I want you to think about how this style
will be great in using up scraps of paper…let’s get going!
The
card is a 5 ½” square card…fun size…right?!?! True, all square cards do require
extra postage but just imagine how you would feel going to your mailbox and
finding this card!
Please
do not forget that many of our papers come in a 12” X 12” size…and many times
they are lifesavers when paper crafting!
It’s
wonderful to know that you can always make your own envelops now thanks to the
wonderful Envelope Punch Board! Then lining is a snap as well…we are so blessed
to have incredible tools for us to look like pros!
I
am going to also show you that you can save a bunch of paper with some easy
tips and tricks! Pick you paper scheme and then go for it!
The
papers I used were from the Sweater Weather Designer Series Paper and also the Eastern Elegance Designer Series Paper. The size was a 1 ½” X 4 ½” and I cut 1
only from each color!
Here
comes a great tip…. you need to cut these papers diagonally and the best way is
to use the Stampin' Trimmer and place the blade in the middle of the paper and
then slide up and down…. why???
If
you start at the tip you are likely to “dent” the tip of the paper – doing it
this way will allow you to have a good and clean cut!
Here
we go….
- Cut a 5” square Very Vanilla
- Cut a 5 1/8” square of Tangerine Tango
- Cut a 5 3/8” square of Chocolate Chip
TIP
ALERT: To the Tangerine Tango and the Chocolate Chip…save paper and make some
punches…. use a die (I used the Top Note Die) to save paper!!!
Using
the Big Shot and the super fun and fresh Expressions Thinlits Dies to cut the
word “thankful” was a cinch….another tip that I learned from Mary…use a piece
of wax paper in between the die before you run it through and it will pop out
easy!
I
cut the 5” square into a piece that is 3” and then a 2” one! Using the 2 way glue pen to adhere this “thankful” sentiment is a cinch! Here comes
the fun!
Take
your faithful ruler and find the cent of the 5” X 3” piece at 2 ½”!!! This is
soooo easy and soooo fun…I do use the 2 way glue pen for this as it is so
easy….starting in the middle, simply take the cut pieces of paper and adhere
them side by side. (Look at the picture, you’ll see the overhang…it’s ok!)
After
doing the whole image you can do a quick flip and trim off the excess and then
flip over and say WOW – I did
this!!!
Just
adhere this to the card and then I took a “sliver” of Tangerine Tango to just
“break” the lines and make it even more fun!
The
envelope was easy-peasy with the new
– must have Envelope Punch Board …simply follow the guide that is
printed on the front and you look like a pro!
Lining
it was super easy and with the help of Mary Fish’s fabulous video it will make
“total sense” to you! I always love to embellish my envelopes….another way to
make you feel special!
I hope
that this post has inspired you to try this super fun and unique technique! In
a million years I would have never imagined that I would be able to make a card
like this!
I
am a very clean and simple gal and do not care for a lot of fru-fru but I will
say…since I have joined Mary’s team, I have grown personally and also as a paper
crafter! Why?
Easy-peasy!
Mary gives us the resources to learn, to grow, and to simply do what we
want…when we want it…and she is there when we need her!
I
truly started out as being a hobbyist and I still consider myself a hobbyist
but I am eager to grow and built a team to share the fun with many others that
want to be inspired!
Please
email me if you are interested in being a part of my team and growing and being
inspired along the way! I love to help people reach goals and I love to
encourage you to realize that YOU CAN DO IT!
Stampin’
Up! is fun…Stampin’ Up! is rewarding and Stampin’ Up! is a wonderful
opportunity right now for just mere $25.00!
How
can you lose – you simply can’t
and I would love for you to be on this fun ride with me!
Click
here and let’s get started today! You will not regret it and if it is not for
you…no biggie….if you want to do this to get your 30% discount and then say
it’s not for you….no biggie!
Before
we leave today have you notice how many times I have referenced Mary Fish in my
blog? This is what I love about being a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator and also
being a PAL…we are all there to help each other as together as a team we know
that we can reach more…learn more and all have fun at the same time!
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Have
a great day and until tomorrow!
Morning Susan…well, you have inspired me with this lovely card to give this technique a try.
Your instructions are great. I love using up DSP. And the punch tip is a good one to save
cardstock. This could get interesting. Will try a Christmas theme. Thank you and have a great day!
Your work is always wonderful.
Hello and good morning Susan: I just came from Mary Fish’s blog and I want to congratulate you for being Guest Stamper today. I also want to say that your card is beautiful and, as I commented on Mary’s blog, I always feel intimidated by this fabulous technique but you made it so easy to understand and follow with your super clear directions, the tip on how to save paper is fantastic. Thank you again for sharing your creativity with us.
Maria Rodriguez.
Susan….I have tried this technique and love it….LOVE your card! Perfect paper and sentiment to use for Thanksgiving cards! Hope your husband is doing well and I hope you are taking good care of YOU too during this time!!
Have a super weekend.
Good Morning Susan, WOW what a different card from you. Great instructions too. The colors are so “today – FALL”. A little chilly so far, hoping the sun comes out a bit. Thanks a bunch. 🙂
Very pretty card! Thanks for the visual instructions. You made a tricky technique look easy.
Beautifully done Susan! I like your plain panel below with your added Expressionlit! It’s nice to be able to start with a certain card size and now have the ability to make an envelope and liner no doubt with the new Envie Punch Borad! I enjoyed your post and clear instructions, thank you for sharing your love of paper crafting!
Beautiful card Susan! Thank you for the wonderful instructions!
Another ‘Susan card’ added to my catalog! Your instructions are so helpful–I really appreciate the time you take to share them. Have a wonderful weekend!
You make everything so seem so simple to do. I have not tried this technique as it looked too complicated, but your clear and wonderful photos make it seem doable. I am going to give it a try! Thanks again for your inspiration!!!
What a bright and crisp card – perfect for a chilly fall day! I came from Mary’s blog and what fun to see your card showcased. Loved the comments left on her blog! This card is a lot easier than it looks – you just gotta try it to believe it! Love the pop of the orange tango in the matting. The hint about cutting the diagonal in the middle out, yes, that is a great idea as I have little dents in a few of my points. This will really be a good tip for the pieces I embossed rather than using a patterned piece. Now, why didn’t I think of that? I can’t wait to try a Christmas or winter themed one with all the little scraps I have amassed. I will probably be stamping the sentiment though since I don’t have those fun word thinlets. I can’t wait until you start making videos – your written directions and photos are always great! Have a great weekend!
Thanks for the shout out on the video, Susan! I’m so proud to share your work as a guest stamper today as well as have you in my Pals! Your Fearless Leader
Thank you for the great tutorial! I think I get it now!
Thanks for popping by and I am glad that you found the instructions helpful! Please try to make one – this is the type of card that when I 1st saw it – I thought….now that looks to hard for me to figure out…and then I was determined to do it and PRESTO it is easy!
John is doing great…starts therapy 3 x’s a week next week and he has the best , positive attitude! Thanks for thinking of him…(and me too!!!)
Jeanie…this is simple and you of all…will make some incredible masterpieces with this technique…see what turning 50 did for me…made me try new things!
Oh Chris…you make smile daily!
I am sure you will do a great job…email me if you need clarity on anything – it is super easy once you make one!
I love this card. Cannot wait to try this. Thanks for sharing all your great ideas with us. Have a blessed day.