Tuesday, 21 October 2025

Bojo Baby Cards

Hello again, I've got 3 baby cards that I have created with the Paper Rose Studio Bojo Baby collection.



 
 I started all of these cards by die cutting 3 each of the largest arch in the Nesting Arches set from white cardstock.  I cut scraps of white cardstock to be 3" long by 1" wide, and scored these down the middle along the 1" edge at 1/2".  I folded these and burnished them, and then glued them to the back of one of the arches along one half of the scrap strip and then glued a second arch on the other half of the strip.   I then glued a second scrap strip to the other side of one of the arches making sure it was folded in the opposite direction, and then glued the third arch to the other half of the strip.  This gave me a trifold card.  
 
I then die cut patterned paper using the second largest arch die 3 times for the front, and three times from white cardstock for the back.  I glued all of these in place.  
 
For the small step, I used scraps of white cardstock, and scored them at 1/2", 1", 3", 3 1/2" and cut the strip at the 5 1/2" mark.  The height of this step can vary, depending on what image you are attaching to it.  For the baby carriage, my step was 1", but for the bear and train it was 3/4".  Once you've scored these, fold them all into mountain folds to make the rectangle and glue the small 1/2" tab to the other longer end. Next, apply glue to one of the longer rectangles and the small tab to the left of it.  This will attach to the bottom of the middle arched section and the arch to the left of it.  Be sure to butt the rectangle right into the fold line and make sure it is along the bottom edge of the card.
 
Finally, I decorated the cards adding the die cuts and sentiments.  When these cards are folded down, they measure 4 3/4" tall by 3" wide.  But opened up, they are 4 3/4" tall by 9" so there's lots of room for decorating!
 
Thanks for stopping by today and I hope you're having a great day! 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

Sunday, 28 September 2025

Quick, Easy Cards Using Die Cut Images. *VIDEO*

 Hello everyone, I've got a couple of card styles to share with you today and they both make great use of those beautiful die cuts that Paper Rose Studio releases.  However, they could also be any other images that you may have - rub-ons, toppers, images cut from dies etc..




Paper Rose Studio Supplies Used: Meadowbrook Farm Embossed Die Cuts 35064Meadowbrook Farm 6x6 Paper Collection 3501Meadowbrook Farm 6x8" Quick Cards Die Cuts 35076Wonky Picket Fence Metal Cutting Die 22762 ,Bouquet Builder 2 Metal Cutting Die 28972Wishing & Sending Sentiments 4x6" Clear Stamp Set 34395Wishing & Sending Sentiments Metal Cutting Die 34398Wedding Blooms Layered Love Word Metal Cutting Die 31605

 So as you can see, the first two cards are just gatefold style cards but with an opening.  The second card has a few folds with added area to add some dimension and images.  I've created a video for you showing how these cards are made and I would love for you to come join me there.  To watch the short video, PLEASE CLICK HERE.

Thank you all so much for joining me today and I hope you're having a happy, creative day! 

 

 

 

Thursday, 25 September 2025

Bojo Baby Photo Album. *VIDEO*

 Hi everyone, I've got a completely different post for you today.  I've made a baby photo album which is definitely not my normal type of project.  However, I was inspired by the Bojo Baby paper collection from Paper Rose Studio,  and since my niece is expecting her first baby in November, I decided to give this a try.  








This is a 9" x 7" album with a 3" spine.   Although I have used elements from all the paper collections noted above, it was really the Cut Aparts that inspired me.  I saw the month to month circles and thought they would make a great album for a new mother and baby.  Now if you don't like fussy cutting, Paper Rose does have the Boho Baby Basics Tags & Tickets Embossed Die Cuts 35122 which also have the monthly circles in them.  If you would like to see more of this album, I've created a video and would love for you to join me.  To see the video, PLEASE CLICK HERE.

Thank you so much for stopping by and I hope you're having a great day! 

Thursday, 28 August 2025

You HAVE to Try These! *VIDEO*

Hi everyone, and welcome!  I cannot tell you how much fun I've had creating these cards today, or how many times I've opened and closed them.  That might be a little embarrassing.  Also, although I've used Paper Rose Studio's new Christmas Tree Farm collection for these cards, keep in mind that they can be used for occasions throughout the year.  So have a look in your stash for anything that would suit these card styles and go from there. 







 Paper Rose Studio Supplies: Christmas Tree Farm Basics 6x6 Paper Collection 35274Christmas Tree Farm 6x6 Paper Collection 35250,  Christmas Tree Farm Cut Aparts Paper Pack 35301,  Christmas Tree Farm Tags & Tickets Embossed Die Cuts 35304,  Christmas Tree Farm Embossed Die Cuts 35298,  Merry Christmas Layered Metal Cutting Die 32445,  Christmas Bauble Layered Joy Metal Cutting Die 32460,  Merry Christmas Chunky Metal Die Set 19511,  Fancy Script Layered Peace Metal Cutting Die 32451,  Alabaster White Shimmer Cardstock A5 10pc 29524

Hopefully you can see that each of these cards has an interactive element inside the card which is what makes it so fun to open and close them. On the first card, the 3 squares pop up as you open the card.  The second card has the little animals rotate out from behind the center strip. The third card opens to both circles rotating around the center.  

I have created a video showing how each of these were made.  It's a little longer than most of my videos, but I promise you will love these cards.  I have created PDF's with all the cutting and scoring information for you, and they are listed below the video. I really hope you will give one or more of these a try!  To watch the video, PLEASE CLICK HERE.

Monday, 25 August 2025

Create Easy, but Highly Dimensional, Cards. *VIDEO*

Hello again, I've been playing with the Bees & Butterflies collection from Paper Rose Studio and have got 3 easy cards to share with you.  They all have loads of dimension, but are actually very easy to create.





 Paper Rose Studio Supplies Used: Bees & Butterflies Basics 6x6 Paper Collection 33582Bees & Butterflies 6x6 Paper Collection 33558Bees & Butterflies Embossed Die Cuts 3358You Are Sweet Layered Metal Cutting Die 33939Honeycomb Large Layered Metal Cutting Die 33915Small Honeybee Metal Cutting Die 33942Layered Happy Inked Small Metal Cutting Die 31587Wishing & Sending Sentiments 4x6" Clear Stamp Set 34395Fancy Script Layered Wishes Metal Cutting Die 32457

Flower Bead Cap Spacers 

 

So as you can see, all the cards have lots of dimension, but will all easily fold down into an envelope.  All the dimension comes from some simple card folding, so no special interactive dies are required for any of these cards.  I've created a video for you, so I hope you'll come join me over there to see how to make these.  To watch the video,  PLEASE CLICK HERE

Thank you so much for taking the time to stop by today, and I hope you enjoy the video!

 

 

Monday, 28 July 2025

Masculine Cards *VIDEO*

Hello everyone, I've been busy making some masculine cards.  I find these hard to do typically, but when I saw the new Paper Rose Studio collection "Lakeside Memories",  I immediately wanted to sit down and make some masculine cards.  This collection just made them so easy!



Paper Rose Studio Supplies: Lakeside Memories 6x6 Paper Collection 34689Lakeside Memories Embossed Die Cuts 34740Lakeside Memories Tags & Tickets Embossed Die Cuts 34749Lakeside Memories Cut Aparts Paper Pack 34737Patterned Waves 6x6" Stencil 19244 

So as you can see, these are wonderful outdoor images full of sunsets, ducks, boats and dogs.  Such a fun collection!  I've created these 3 cards in my video, but I also have many more examples in the video for you including a couple of non-masculine cards.  To watch the video, PLEASE CLICK HERE. 

Thank you as always for stopping by, and I hope you're having a great day!