Fancy Folds class update

This was probably my favourite class so far. It was lovely to see everyone create the cards after initially thinking they were too complicated. That's the beauty of tri-shutter and easel cards, they're deceptively easy to make!

I completely forgot to take a photo of everyone's cards at the end and I only have a sample of the easel card which is a real shame. If I can persuade one of my class members to sent me a picture of the tri-shutter card we made I'll edit this post accordingly.

Here is the easel card we made, which was inspired by a canvas made by the lovely Margaret. As always, I wanted to put my own spin on it as, for me personally, I don't feel comfortable demonstrating someone else's design. I take great pride in knowing that all my cards are unique and reflect my style.

I used Daffodil Delight textured cardstock as a base and layered up the main image using Marina Mist and Peach Parfait card. The patterned paper is from the In Colour 6x6" DSP stack, which is exclusive to Hostesses who hold a qualifying workshop (qualyifying = sales of £150 or more. E-mail me if you'd like to hold a workshop).

This is what an easel card looks like from the side when it's standing. The sentiment on the base is mounted using Stampin' Dimensionals so that it keeps the top part of the card in place. When folded the card lies flat so it can be posted normally.

Here I've given a close-up view of the 3D stamping technique we used. First we stamped the flowers, from the 'Just Believe' set, using Bashful Blue ink. Then, using the Stamp-a-ma-jig for perfect alighment, we stamped the image again in a darker shade (Marina Mist) just slightly to the left of the original image. It creates a fabulous shadow effect and is so easy to do.




The butterflies (from the Sale-A-Bration set 'Bliss') and the frame ('Just Believe' again) used on the base are stamped and hand-cut (yep, not a die-cutting system in sight!) to add that extra 3D element.

Blissful Birthday

I've been a busy bunny today. As well as doing lots of planning for my first class (sneeky peek to follow later today), I made a birthday card for my Mother-in-Law using the Stampin' Up! stamp set 'Bliss'.

Bliss was one of the exclusive stamp sets that were available during Sale-A-Bration earlier this year. I really love the butterfly in this set as it's so easy to make it look like it's about to flutter away! The sentiment is from another SAB set, So Happy For You, and the frame surrounding the sentiment is from the amazing 'Baby Blossoms' set - which you can purchase from the Mini catalogue until the end of September.

What do you think of those colours? The aubergine is one of my favourite SU! shades, Elegant Eggplant. See how I've managed to make white to show up, even on such a dark colour?.. I'll let you into a secret - Whisper White Craft Inkpad from Stampin' Up! It's amazing stuff and it was the very first thing I bought when I discovered SU! products. I've also used Regal Rose and Rose Red cardstock.