Yesterday I shared with you a fun card using the star framelit and I told you that today I will be doing another card with this framelit and also a NEW stamp set that is sold as a bundle ( just for this promotion until the end of August) and this bundle can be your FREE with a purchase of a Big Shot!
Even though the NEW products from the Catalog are not available until the 28th, you can purchase this special stamp set and framlit NOW…it is called Bright & Beautiful! (love the name)
Please see the stamp & framelit sets that you can get for free. If you do not have a Big Shot, this is the best opportunity to purchase one. Click here and you can see the options and you can also order!
I think that if you follow a bunch of blogs, you can see “hands down” that this is a tool that we all just love and would not be without! ! I have a funny story for you…the first time I used it I thought I had totally ruined the plates as they naturally got all scratched up and I was so worried…I still think of this each time I use it!
You are getting a double whammy as I am going to showcase 2 different cards using these framelits and stamp set! Let’s go!
For the above card…I used the largest Star Framelit and took a piece of Very Vanilla folded over and ran it through the Big Shot – shaped cards are so fun and different.
Using a piece of scraps of very vanilla – stamped the image in Mossy Meadow and then used the coordinationg framelit…PRESTO!!! I think that this color is going to be my "go to" Holiday Color…I love it and I think that it will be stunning with the satin ribbon!
Now here is the fun part…after you cut out the star which is soooo fast and easy with the Big Shot… use a piercing tool – make a hole in the center of the star so you can see then middle when it is flipped over.
Take the star to the simply scored tool upside down and line up the points into a groove and carefully score! HOW EASY! (You can see that I was a bit off on one side but in the end it does not matter)
Fold to the inside of the points to give it the depth/3 D effect! FUN right!!! Last year my dear friend Brian King did something like this and I never gave it a try but when I saw this stamp set…it spoke to me…try it!!!
To adhere it all I did was use mini glue dots at the end of each point and then I stacked up (3) stampin’ Dimensionals on top of each other for the center in case “gravity” through mailing would make it sink!
Now to card #2 – I used again the Mossy Meadow for the stamped image and then cut out a larger one to mat it! The size of the overall card is 5” square card and then using the super fun neutral of crumb cake – today’s card is coming together!
I used the same technique that I did for the star (one the 1st card) The fun embellishment of the pearls was a perfect touch for both cards. Remember, it is so much easier to use the piercing tool to “lift” up the pearls and adhesive (saves a bunch of frustration!)
When I looked at the card I felt it still needed something…I wasn’t sure if the white gel pen would be the right answer and be too stark but it works perfectly. I often get asked about my dashes – the best advise I can give you it JUST DO IT…do not worry if they are not the same length etc…the end result will be “just fine”!
The sentiment is from the NEW stamp set called Endless Wishes and it is available for you to order from starting August 28th! This stamp set was a limited edition last year and sold out and there were lots of “Sad Stampers” but I am thrilled that they have it in the catalog this year!
After making my own envelope with the help of the Punch Board, I lined it with the fun paper from the Trim the Tree Paper Stack….YES – there is a new paper stack and I am thrilled…these gems make life oober easy!
INTERSTING TIP: – I have used 3 different shade of green for this card but the end result is…IT WORKED! There are times that you need to “tweek” colors to make it work for the project you are working on.
WHAT DO I MEAN? Well I stamped the sentiment with Old Olive instead of the Mossy Meadow…WHY??? It would have been too dark on the crumb cake (if I used the Mossy Meadow) – and this looks like the perfect match!
For the envelope liner…the coordinating color (for the new paper stack) showed it to be garden green but because the print was so small I tried it against the card and it looks "just fine”
Well…you like? I was happy and it is hard to believe that we will be working with Holiday Stamps….I think that the selection of sets in the Holiday Catalog are super-duper!
If you are currently not working with a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator and would like to receive a catalog, please email me and I will be happy to mail you a catalog and also work with you!
Please feel free to email me if you have any questions about this post and also with the promotion of the Big Shot! It truly is an amazing tool that is a one time investment that makes our job easy!
Enjoy the day and thanks for popping by – until tomorrow!
Susan, These cards are so beautiful. You are so amazing. Thank you for sharing your talent with all of us. Have a great day, Ellen Hinds
Susan-I loved both of your cards! I wondered how people made those shape cards and now I know. Duh-how simple! I’m hoping it’s ok to CASE your square card for a Stamp-a-Stack I’m doing. It’s easy to reproduce but elegant. Robin
Beautiful cards. That stamp set is fabulous. The hole on the center is a fantastic idea to line up the score lines.
Very, very and very pretty. Love your idea’s. I just can’t get enough of these star’s either.
Thanks for sharing.
Totally love both cards. I wondered how they made them 3D looking. I gotta try this. I love this stamp set too. The faux stitching is perfect and how many times do you have perfect stitched lines like that unless you are using an evenweave fabric. I think all the greens work perfectly well. I can see these cards in other colors too. Gorgeous and boy do I want to CASE these! Thanks for the great tip about stacking the dimensionals so it doesn’t totally smash down. Super smart idea!
I think your cards are lovely, and I hope I can create that 3D effect. Your creativity is amazing; every day I look forward to checking out your blog to see what you’ve done. I do have a question re the stitching: do you use a ruler to keep the stitches straight?
So pretty. Love that green color. Can you tell me if the shaped card fits in a standard envelope (A2). Thanks
tonilea
This card is a STUNNER! I adore it and another great read!
Hi Robin! Using the square framelits works great as well…try to use that largest square with the scalloped edge – that makes a great card!
Hi Kathy…no, i do not use a ruler. I use to stress about it looking straight,even etc…and then I just decided to GO FOR IT! I think that if start using a ruler you are going to find that it takes a bunch of time but by all means – do what works best for you.Have fun – I think the simple “stitching” really adds dimension!
YES – It fits great in an envelope and I think that the dimensionals in the middle help to keep its shape. I was truly amazed at how sturdy the star is when you score it. I think the crisp edge makes it hold its shape! Please try it!
Susan, I don’t know if you will see this comment, but this card if beautiful. I’m so far behind I just saw it today, Monday. I love every aspect of the details. So, so happy you are my Upline! 🙂