Hexagonal Dimension Cards. *VIDEO*

Hi everyone, I've got such a fun card fold to share with you today.  It's a hexagonal card that folds completely flat for mailing, but automatically pops open into a very dimensional card when taken out of the envelope.

 

 

Paper Rose Studio Supplies:  Rainbow Village Basics 6x6 Paper Collection 35319 , Rainbow Village 6x8" Embossed Die Cuts 35343, Rainbow Village 6x8" Quick Card Collection 35352 , Rainbow Village Basics 12x12 Paper Collection 35322.   Other - 8 mil Acetate

 

 I've used acetate for each of these cards, and I would definitely recommend using a thicker acetate for these if you choose to do the same.  However, you can just as easily make the horizontal bands from cardstock or a thicker patterned paper.  All of these cards are in a 5 x 7" format, but again, you can easily adjust that to suit whatever papers and dies you are using.  You just want to aim to have roughly even 1/3 sections that correspond on the card base and on the horizontal bands.  On my cards, the middle section is slightly wider than the outer edge sections.  If you would like to join me to watch the video, PLEASE CLICK HERE.

 

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you're having a happy, creative day! 

 

 

 

 

 

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!
 

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.