Monday, January 27, 2014

Another flip card album using the Circle Card Thinlits Die

Another year of group cards to make for my co-workers.
This is what they look like closed with a belly band:
 Here's the belly band slid off:
 Side view of how it all folds up:
 First section opened up:
 How it looks all opened up, plenty of spaces for everyone to sign the birthday card:
 Another view:

I found a video on Pinterest showing me how to make them:
http://www.stampyourartout.com/stampyourartout/2013/12/flip-card-album-how-to-video.html
You only need two 12 X 12 papers, the Circle Card Thinlits die, my Big Shot, the 2-1/2" circle punch, and a ruler
You cut one a little under 5-1/2"
The second one, you cut 3" on the left side and cut it into three 4" X 3" pieces and two a little under 5-1/2" X 9"
Then you measure 4" from the left edge and line it up to the first score line of the die:
Then, you connect them all up, starting with the #1 piece that makes the cover:
then the #2, then, #3, and lastly the #4.  You make a variety of valley and mountain folds to make it all fit in the cover.  Here's a view from the top.
Then, you use the 12" extra scrap to make a belly band to hold it all together.  Then, decorate the inside and outside as you wish.
Once I got the hang of it, I started cranking them out...This is what 24 of them look like.

Thanks for checking in!
Sharon
EMAIL: lim5harona@gmail.com

Monday, January 20, 2014

This year's mini calendars!

I don't make Christmas cards, but instead make a (functional) calendar. I like it when things I make and give away are usable and/or entertaining.  I think that's why I like to make cards that open, pop up and flip. (Click on the link to check them out).

Here is this year's version.
I used what is called the Triple Stamping technique, the Stampin' Up! Secret Garden Stamp set, and Night of Navy ink.

I made around 80 of them:

This is the link for my past calendars. I love trying to figure out a new design each time.

Thanks for checking in!
Sharon
EMAIL: lim5harona@gmail.com