Urban Underground Twist & Pop Card

I've seen lots of these "Twist & Pop" or "4-Panel Pop-Up" cards around the traps lately. I even received a couple of beautiful ones for my birthday. So after numerous requests, I held a class to make one. This is the card we made, using Urban Underground Designer Series Paper and the Nailed It bundle . There are plenty of videos showing how to make these, so I won't go into detail here.
When the inside of a card has serious wow factor, I always like to keep the front clean and simple:

I think I'll be using this layout again. The hexagon dies are part of the Build It Framelits, and they're a great size to use on a card. This design would work for any card, just substitute your favourite Designer Series Paper!


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Urban Underground Specialty Designer Series Paper [142783] $22.75	Nailed It Clear-Mount Bundle [144735] $73.25	Balloon Adventures Photopolymer Stamp Set [142823] $45.00	Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies [145372] $50.00
Silver Foil Sheets [132178] $7.00	Basic Black Archival Stampin’ Pad [140931] $12.25	Basic Gray Archival Stampin’ Pad [140932] $12.25

Urban Underground Shaker Card

I'm always happy when I find extra uses for my dies. Using the Balloon Pop-up Thinlits for Shaker cards is a great way to make the most of them. I've shown a similar card and instructions HERE
I made this version more masculine, using the Urban Underground Designer Series Paper. We made this card at class recently, and everyone was surprised at how easy it was to make.
If you've never made Shaker Cards before, this is a great way to get started!


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Urban Underground Specialty Designer Series Paper [142783] $22.75	Balloon Adventures Photopolymer Bundle [144708] $90.75	Balloon Bouquet Punch [140609] $31.00	Metallics Sequin Assortment [138390] $8.75
Confetti Stars Punch [135861] $37.00	Foam Adhesive Strips [141825] $14.00	Window Sheets [142314] $8.75

CCMC452 So in Love Colour Challenge

It's Thursday, and that means Challenge time over at www.createwithconnieandmary.com.
This week is a colour challenge, and these are the colours we had to work with:

At first I thought I was going to struggle with all the yellow and orange tones, but I found that it all came together quite easily. Once I settled on the So In Love stamp set, the rest was easy.

 Here are a few tips about this card:

• The Hardwood background has been stamped in Sahara Sand ink. I've also sponged the edges to add some depth.
• The Triple Banner punch makes fast work of a 2" strip of cardstock....instant banner!
• One of my favourite things about the Stitched Shapes framelits is that the stitched detail reduces the need for extra layers
• I've stamped my flower on Watercolour paper, and coloured with an Aquapainter and ink.
• The So Saffron DSP is from the Subtles Paper Stack.
• I've added a touch of vintage using the Timeless Textures stamps on the stitched circle and DSP piece

I hope you like my card. Check out what the other talented stampers have come up with HERE. Don't forget you can play along over on the facebook page!


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Sweet Succulent Garden Projects

We made some pretty projects in class last week using the Succulent Garden Designer Series Paper.
All three of these projects can be used for Easter, or any occasion really.
I think I like the card best:

There's hardly any stamping on this card - just the sentiment. The rest is Designer Series Paper (just a bit of fussy cutting!) and a couple of embellishments.
TIP: my Pool Party cardstock was a little bright for the DSP, so I toned it down using a Whisper White inkpad. It's a little trick that I like to use  often - just 'swipe' your inkpad across the cardstock and then use a tissue to wipe off the excess. Your cardstock will be pretty much ready to use straight away.
Here is a closer look at the box:

I've done the same 'swiping' trick on the inside of the lid. The lighter shade provides a bit more contrast. The sweet little tag shape is part of the Window Box set of dies.
The final project is the Egg Carton:

I've dyed mine using ink refills (a 50:50 mix of Wild Wasabi and Old Olive - 6 drops of each) and alcohol in a Spritzer.
The rest is just decoration, again using the Succulent Garden DSP and Sweet Sugarplum ribbon. I punched 4 holes in the egg carton using the handheld punch, to thread the ribbon through. I even punched out some 1" circles to go under the Easter eggs:

I think everyone enjoyed making these pretty projects! Which one is your favourite?


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Succulent Garden Designer Series Paper [142778] $19.25	Suite Sentiments Clear-Mount Stamp Set [142971] $35.00	Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies [145372] $50.00	Lace Doilies [142793] $8.00
Sweet Sugarplum 3/8" (1 Cm) Ruched Ribbon [141428] $14.00	Whisper White Craft Stampin' Pad [101731] $14.00	Window Box Thinlits Dies [142762] $63.00	Whisper White Thick Baker's Twine [141688] $6.25
Stampin' Spritzer [126185] $5.00	Punch Corner Project Life [135346] $14.00	1" Circle Punch [119868] $21.00	1/8" Circle Handheld Punch [134365] $16.00

Sparkly Washi Window Card

We always make a card at our team meetings, and this is what I came up with for last month's meeting. It's a bit of a cross between the Glitter packing Tape technique and stained glass window technique. Simply layer rows of washi tape behind the die, and then sprinkle with glitter. The result is a pretty, sparkly hot air balloon!
I'll list the steps below, but these pictures should give you the idea:

Cardstock measurements: Smoky Slate A5, Basic Black 14.3 x 10cm, Soft Sky 13.8 x 9.5cm. You’ll also need 9.9x7cm Basic Black to cut the balloon die from and 9.9x7cm Whisper White to put behind the washi tape.
1. Cut balloon shape from Soft Sky cardstock. You only need the outer piece, not the die-cut itself (reserve tiny square piece above the balloon basket). Stamp the outer piece with clouds in Smoky Slate ink. Stamp sentiment in Basic Black ink. Use dauber to sponge clouds in Whisper White ink (you can use a cotton bud to sponge smaller clouds).
2. Cut balloon die from 9.9x7cm Basic Black cardstock. Fit the die into the Soft Sky piece. Adhere rows of washi tape to the back of the balloon until it is entirely covered. Place reserved Soft Sky square into place.
3. Sprinkle glitter over sticky side of washi tape and press it in with your fingers. Tap off excess.
4. Adhere 9.9x7cm Whisper White behind balloon so that Washi Tape colours are bright and intense. 5. Assemble card as pictured.


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Lift Me Up Clear-Mount Bundle [144712] $78.25	Playful Palette Designer Washi Tape [141659] $14.00	Affectionately Yours Designer Washi Tape [141635] $14.00	Dazzling Diamonds Stampin' Glitter [133751] $8.75
Sponge Daubers [133773] $9.00	Whisper White Craft Stampin' Pad [101731] $14.00