Rainbow Fun! *VIDEO*

Hello again everyone - I hope you all had a very happy Christmas.  I've got 3 card styles to share with you today, ranging from very quick and easy to slightly more complex.  I've used Paper Rose Studio's Rainbow Village collection for these and I think you're going to love this collection!  It's super bright and whimsical.

Paper Rose Studio supplies used:  Rainbow Village Basics 12x12 Paper Collection 35322, Rainbow Village 12x12 Paper Collection 35487, Rainbow Village 6x8" Quick Card Collection 35352, Rainbow Village 6x8" Embossed Die Cuts 35343, Rainbow Village Cut Aparts 35346, Rainbow Wood 6x6 Paper Collection 31040, Window With Bricks Metal Cutting Die 22501 

So as you can see, the first card is very simple and quick to make.  The second card is a swing fold card, and I love that the front and back of the circle can have completely different images.  The third card is a Bay window style card, and I've got some of the birds from the collection peeking in the window.

I have all the measurements and instructions in my video, so I hope you will come join me there.  To see the video, PLEASE CLICK HERE. 

Thank you so much for stopping by today!
 

Super FUN Card Fold. *VIDEO*

 Hello everyone, and Merry Christmas to all of you who celebrate it!  I've got a really fun card fold to share with you today, and while my card is a Christmas card, please remember that this card fold could be used for any occasion and you may already have everything in your stash.

Paper Rose Studio Supplies used:  Joy to the World 12x12 Paper Collection 35503, Joy to the World Basics 12x12 Paper Collection 35536, Joy to the World 6x8" Embossed Die Cuts 35524, Joy to the World 6x8" Cut Aparts 35527 

I think you can see a little more of the dimension in the last photo.  When the card comes out of the envelope, it's very intuitive to see how it needs to be "fluffed" up to stand properly.  However, it will fold completely flat for mailing.  I love how there are so many areas where you can add images or die cuts, maybe even sentiments.  You could also attach acetate strips to have things hang down from the top if it suited your card.

I have all the instructions in a video for you, so I hope you will come see how this card is made.  To watch the video, PLEASE CLICK HERE.

Thank you for stopping by today and I truly hope you have a very happy Christmas!

 

Joy to the World Fun Card Folds *VIDEO*

Hello everyone,  I've got a couple of simple but effective card folds to share today.  I've used the new Joy to the World paper collection from Paper Rose Studio for these, but anything you have will work.

 

 

Paper Rose Studio Supplies: Joy to the World 12x12 Paper Collection 35503, Joy to the World Basics 12x12 Paper Collection 35536, Joy to the World 6x8" Cut Aparts 35527, Fancy Script Layered Peace Metal Cutting Die 32451, Nesting Arches Metal Cutting Die 25618 , Christmas Tree Farm 6x6 Paper Collection 35250
 

The first card fold was inspired by 2 videos that I saw from - Iced Images and Crafting with Quilling Lady.  It's a very easy card fold to make and could be used for any occasion.  Those little pens the animals are in could hold balloons, presents or a birthday cake for a birthday themed card, or Iced Images made it into a gingerbread house and Quilling Lady made a fall harvest card with crates.  

The second card fold has a simple front cover but a fun inside pop up.  And again, it could be used for any occasion. 

I've got all the details up in a video if you want to come join me there to see how these were made.  To watch the video PLEASE CLICK HERE. 

Thank you so much for stopping by today! 

 

 

 

 

Rainbow Village Birthday Cards - 2 From 1

 Hello again everyone, I've got some really fun, colourful birthday cards to share today.  

Inside of card

Paper Rose Studio Supplies:  Rainbow Village 6x8" Quick Card Collection 35352, Rainbow Village Cut Aparts 35346, Jumbo Alphabet Metal Cutting Die 17946, Nesting Circles Metal Cutting Die 17424

These cards are an easy 2 from 1 project.  I started with the top card, which is a 5 x 7" card.  I cut the 5 x 7" background from one of the quick card collection papers (they are 6 x 8"), and saved the scraps.  I also cut a piece of white cardstock to be 5 x 7", and glued the patterned paper to this. I then die cut the circular opening, centering the die closer to the top.  I was unable to get my 5 x 7" card base through my die cutting machine, so that's why I created a front for the card.  On my card base, I trimmed off the front, leaving a 1/2" flap to attach the new die cut card front.  Save the die cut circle though, as that will be the focal point for the second card. 

I cut a larger circle from white cardstock and used the same smaller die to diecut the center opening.  I fussy cut some of the flowers and leaves from the cut aparts collection and added these around the center opening.  I die cut the "Bah!" sentiment three times from white cardstock, stacked and glued them together, and attached them to the front of the card.  The remaining sentiments for both cards were done on my computer and I fussy cut those out. 

For the inside of the card, I cut a small piece of wire and used a hot glue gun to attach some of the embossed die cut birds that were a part of the Quick Card collection.  I added the die cut sentiment below the middle bird.  I then glued the birds and sentiment in place so that just the center bird would show through on the front.  I fussy cut out some clouds to cover the attachment of the wire ( I used double sided tape to adhere the wire to the card).   Finally, I added in some musical notes above the birds.  

For the second card, I used a 5 1/2" square card base.  I centered the strip of cardstock that remained from the first card, and added some gold foil strips above and below it.  I added foam tape behind the leftover circle from the first card, and again, added some of the fussy cut floral images behind it.  I popped the embossed bird die cut up on foam tape also, and attached him in the center of the circle.  Finally, I added in the sentiments. On the inside, I also added a few more of the embossed die cut florals and a Happy Birthday sentiment.  I love how bright and colourful these images are!

Thank you so much for stopping by today, and I hope I've given you some ideas on how to use this collection.  

 

Double the Fun! Double Slider Cards in 4" x 6". *VIDEO*

 Hi everyone, I've got a video for you today showing how to make these double slider cards in a 4" x 6" format.  There are no special dies required for these, just a few score lines and cut lines.  But they are just so much fun to give and receive.  When they are opened up, the width becomes 15" wide so you have LOTS of room to add images and sentiments.  In fact, I had the hardest time photographing these and had to take pictures of both sides of the card, so you'll have to piece them together.

Paper Rose Studio Supplies:  Little Bakers Embossed Die Cuts 35011, Little Bakers Patterns 12x12 Paper Collection 35023, Jumbo Alphabet Metal Cutting Die 17946 , Merry Christmas Layered Metal Cutting Die 32445, Wishing & Sending Sentiments 4x6" Clear Stamp Set 34395
 

I hope you can see how these cards work, but basically, you pull the tabs on both sides of the card and the two side extensions come out.  So you have lots of room for hidden messages, pictures, or even a gift card.  If you would like to see how these cards are made, I hope you'll come join me at the video to see the process.   To watch the video, PLEASE CLICK HERE.

Thank you so much for stopping by today and I hope you're having a happy, creative day! 

Bojo Baby Cards

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

 

Paper Rose Studio supplies: Boho Baby Embossed Die Cuts 35092 , Boho Baby Basics 6x6 Paper Collection 35098, New Baby Fine Script Metal Cutting Die 21429, Nesting Arches Metal Cutting Die 25618, Baby's Pram Carriage Metal Cutting Die 17898 , Baby Dreams Assorted Smooth Cardstock 12x12" 12 sheets 32865 , Sea Mist Shimmer Cardstock A5 10pc 29503 , Jumbo Alphabet Metal Cutting Die 17946

 

 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!