Saturday, December 15, 2012

It's a Tall Order (New Formula!)

I really like "tall" cards. You know--the size made when you tri-fold an 8.5x11 piece of paper? Someone once said in the community forum that they did not particularly care for tall cards because they weren't sure what to do with them. For starters, the envelopes are easy to find, and the size really works well with 8.5x11 and 12x12 paper cutting formulas.

I thought it might be fun to feature images from the Come Sail Away collection with some No. 9 cards so that you can see how quickly and easily they can come together! And today's giveaway includes a Come Sail Away kit with a Greetings to Go Side order. (To be included in the opportunity to win, simply leave a comment below before midnight tonight.) This batch of cards was designed to work specifically with the nifty text on the Come Sail Away Unmounted FontArt sheet.

Ingredients:
(3) 12x12 Papers (Color A, B and C) - Serenity Dark Blue, Yellow and White Pattern Plains
(3) 8.5x11 Papers (Color D, E and F) - Serenity Light Blue, Dark Gray and Light Gray Plains

Time to cut. Use your smarticles, folks, it's a "tall order". ha ha. (groan.)

Trim 12x12 Paper A, B and C at 11.75 and 8.5". Trim the 8.5x12 horizontally at 11.5, 9.25 and 7". Cut each 2.25x8.5 horizontally at 7.75". Trim the .5x7.5 horizontally at 7.75". Cut the 3.25x12 horizontally at 8.25". Score the 7x8.5 vertically at 3.5" and fold into a card.


Cut 8.5x11 Paper D, E, and F horizontally at 10.25 and 7". Trim the 3.25x8.5 horizontally at 8.25. Cut the .75x8.5 horizontally at 8.25". Score the 7x8.5 vertically at 3.5" and fold in half.

Use a CS® Grid Ruler as a mounting block for those nifty, long text strips on the FontArt sheet. Stamp onto the 2.25x7.75" panels. After that, it's simply a matter of choosing how to mix 'n match all of the paper colors, stamped panels, and anchoring strips. 

Here are the six cards:


And a few of the details . . . it's so much fun to grab items from my stash of embellishments! Jewels, Dazzles, fibers, brads, etc. Just a little thing here 'n there makes a big difference.






Good luck on the giveaway!
With tall creative greetings,
Tricia
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61 comments:

  1. Lisa NilesDecember 15, 2012 at 6:27 AM

    I love cards. I love the Come Sail Away collection. I love Club Scrap! Thanks for this great card sketch idea. Beautiful work as always Tricia! Now let me go see if I have those CSA font um's...

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  2. DorothyDecember 15, 2012 at 6:32 AM

    I love this! Thank you!

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  3. rettaescapeDecember 15, 2012 at 6:34 AM

    These cards are fabulous! I love those stamps!

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  4. Lynn GoodrowDecember 15, 2012 at 6:53 AM

    Wow, with that design you can use so many variations with other papers as well. Not to mention you can use the center as a removeable bookmark too! I love it.

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  5. AnonymousDecember 15, 2012 at 7:12 AM

    Very beautiful.

    AnnetteD

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  6. Jill PDecember 15, 2012 at 7:15 AM

    beautiful cards

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  7. ChrisDecember 15, 2012 at 7:42 AM

    Tricia,

    Thanks for more great card formulas. I get stuck in a rut with the half sheet of 8.5 x 11 card size. Can't wait to try this.

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  8. JenDecember 15, 2012 at 8:16 AM

    Great formula. I am hesitant about tall cards.

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  9. JenDecember 15, 2012 at 8:18 AM

    I was interrupted there. But this might help me get over it.

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  10. MaryaDecember 15, 2012 at 8:19 AM

    I haven't played with tall cards too much but I will definitely try this formula out!

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  11. Debi DaughertyDecember 15, 2012 at 8:48 AM

    Found my big grid ruler, finally... so now I can start working with those long stamps.... and those from the Come Sail Away kit are super! I used my whole kit on a scrapbook with photos from an afternoon boat trip with my boss's dad and a group of us from work.... would love to have some more of that kit for other photos, too.... and some tall cards!! Super ideas!

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  12. Penelope HDecember 15, 2012 at 8:49 AM

    I love this kit! So beautiful and the colors are great for my photos. I like these tall cards, too. Lots of room to write a letter :-)

    Penny

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  13. Holly KosterDecember 15, 2012 at 9:02 AM

    These are so fun! Thanks for the formula! :)

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  14. n CarterDecember 15, 2012 at 9:33 AM

    I like tall cards because: 1) they're a different size to work with so they spark a little different creativity, and 2) it's easy to get envelopes for them! I love the colors in this kit.

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  15. guilinger2December 15, 2012 at 9:36 AM

    I'd love to make some tall cards! and they don't cost extra to mail!

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  16. Barbara (fuzzylover)December 15, 2012 at 9:41 AM

    Thanks - I may just try that - you're cards are great.

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  17. Karen WyngaardDecember 15, 2012 at 10:10 AM

    Thanks for the formula, Tricia...I love how these turned out. I admit I was one of those folks who didn't really have a whole lot of creativity when it came to the tall ones (actually, that's kinda funny, since I'm pretty tall myself!) You always make it look so easy!

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  18. Ruth AnnDecember 15, 2012 at 10:21 AM

    Thanks for the new formula. This might encourage me to try a few tall cards.

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  19. LoriDecember 15, 2012 at 10:25 AM

    I love the Tall Cards. I like to just tuck a card with no envelope in a gift or gift basket!

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  20. Cheryl MixonDecember 15, 2012 at 10:27 AM

    great idea! Thanks for the formula.

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  21. CarolynDecember 15, 2012 at 10:43 AM

    Great Formula!! Always love that paper!! That will always be one of my favorite kits!!

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  22. tsurowiecDecember 15, 2012 at 11:40 AM

    Wonderful!

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  23. donna kDecember 15, 2012 at 11:53 AM

    Love these quotes and they are perfect for your "tall" cards!

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  24. AnonymousDecember 15, 2012 at 11:53 AM

    OK...I think this size would be doable. It is a size I've not made many times.
    Lovely cards Tricia, and I love the papers and stamps you used.

    Pat Czaplicki

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  25. Lisa DDecember 15, 2012 at 12:00 PM

    Tall cards are my favorite! Thanks for the formula, Tricia!

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  26. AnonymousDecember 15, 2012 at 12:06 PM

    We are so lucky to you for sharing your ideas with us. I have enjoyed your ideas since you started back in 1998 and look forward to more ideas in the future.

    Thank you for your creativity.

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  27. UnknownDecember 15, 2012 at 12:29 PM

    These are wonderful cards~! Thanks for the inspiration and a chance for the giveaway.

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  28. AnonymousDecember 15, 2012 at 12:45 PM

    Lovely Cards and nice give-away! Put me in, please.
    Beth Moran

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  29. Cher C-WDecember 15, 2012 at 1:01 PM

    Didn't know tall cards were so easy to make. Will download and print your directions, Tricia and follow your easy formula. As a Michigander growing up almost directly across from Club Scrap, I was thrilled when the Come Sail Away kit materialized! Hope mine turn out half as beautiful as yours!
    Cher Cronican-Walker

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  30. Lisa K.December 15, 2012 at 1:12 PM

    Can't wait to try this idea! I have never made the tall cards before!
    Lisa K

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  31. BarbaraDecember 15, 2012 at 1:22 PM

    What a great idea. I'm continually surprised by the different styles of cards that can be made. And the papers and stamps from the Club are just amazing.--Barb Lamoree

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  32. marshaDecember 15, 2012 at 1:37 PM

    Beautiful cards, Tricia!

    Marsha Petty

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  33. GillisDecember 15, 2012 at 1:41 PM

    I really like these cards. Now I need to go look & see if I have this stamp set.

    Gillis W

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  34. AnonymousDecember 15, 2012 at 2:39 PM

    Great idea Tricia. I rarely make tall cards. Keep those formulas coming. They are SO helpful!
    Marian Biegel

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  35. UnknownDecember 15, 2012 at 3:19 PM

    I never really thought about Tall Cards, but yours are beautiful. Thanks for the formulas to use for expanding my horizons

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  36. AnonymousDecember 15, 2012 at 3:57 PM

    Love your tall cards! I always forget about making this size. Thank you for the formulas too Tricia!

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  37. wwillowwDecember 15, 2012 at 4:13 PM

    Those cards are really interesting. I like them just because their size is so different from the usual! Thanks for the mesurements. Now, I would love to win the stamps go along with the idea!

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  38. Kathy PetersonDecember 15, 2012 at 4:35 PM

    Love the cards-I also wasn't to sure about the taller cards. These are awesome & am going to try this. Thanks for this formula :)

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  39. BarbLDecember 15, 2012 at 4:41 PM

    The stamps work perfectly for these taller cards.

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  40. KnitterPamDecember 15, 2012 at 4:43 PM

    Thanks for sharing tall card ideas, Tricia. These would be cute teachers' cards using the long sentiments from Scholarship, I bet.

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  41. CapescrapperDecember 15, 2012 at 5:25 PM

    Tricia, BEAUTIFUL cards! Love the tall cards for the same reason, more easy to find envelopes for them. I love how you have embellished them :)

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  42. CathyDecember 15, 2012 at 5:32 PM

    I really like this formula, wonderful cards!
    Cathy Gray

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  43. Marcia ColemanDecember 15, 2012 at 5:42 PM

    I really like your suggestions for the tall cards. Marcia Coleman

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  44. Barbara TetherDecember 15, 2012 at 5:45 PM

    Can't wait to try these. This is one of my favorite kits.

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  45. Loree KaranDecember 15, 2012 at 6:07 PM

    Beautiful Tricia - love anything with Come Sail Away!

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  46. Crafter JaneDecember 15, 2012 at 6:42 PM

    Love the new formula, Trica! Even if I seem to collect forumulas more than I use them :D ...

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  47. Regina HarrisDecember 15, 2012 at 7:07 PM

    Always helpful to have the recipe for an interesting card.

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  48. Marie RampelloDecember 15, 2012 at 7:30 PM

    Seriously, I need more time to scrap! Love your cards, Tricia.

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  49. Kim RDecember 15, 2012 at 7:32 PM

    I happen to love tall cards - great formula!

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  50. Anne MarieDecember 15, 2012 at 8:32 PM

    Those are amazing! Love the tall cards and really love Come Sail Away!

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  51. AnonymousDecember 15, 2012 at 9:44 PM

    Another fantastic set of cards and using come Sail Away . . . . a REAL WINNING COMBINATION !
    Fantastic Tricia
    (one of my favorite kits too . . .)
    Mary in WI

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  52. Judi MarkelDecember 15, 2012 at 9:54 PM

    Great cards & formula. Amazing.

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  53. MonikaDecember 15, 2012 at 10:19 PM

    I had to give up my ClubScrap memberships this year after being a member for many years due to many bills related to my breast cancer diagnosis. I just love the quotes pictured here! ClubScrap never disappoints.

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  54. Sally SchoeckDecember 15, 2012 at 10:47 PM

    Fabulous! LOVE Come Sail Away!

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  55. UnknownDecember 15, 2012 at 11:14 PM

    I love the kit, and these cards are just wonderful! Thanks Trish!

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  56. UnknownDecember 15, 2012 at 11:15 PM

    I like the tall cards for a change of pace. Thanks, Tricia, for the cutting instructions and samples that make it so much easier of those of us without your imagination. ;-)

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  57. NancyDecember 15, 2012 at 11:31 PM

    These are lovely! I'm pretty sure I don't have such a long text stamp, but I'll think of something!
    Really like this format.

    Xx Nancy

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  58. Jessica PostemaDecember 16, 2012 at 1:55 AM

    This is al so lovely, so here is my comment.

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  59. HettyDecember 16, 2012 at 5:44 AM

    Beautiful cards, Tricia! i like the oblong cards and the texts are great.

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  60. karen from StephenvilleDecember 16, 2012 at 9:08 AM

    these are beautiful cards. I will try this recipe!

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  61. Az Scrappin SistersDecember 16, 2012 at 2:20 PM

    these are gorgeous....you're so right. THe envelopes are easy to find. Thanks for the cutting sizes. I'd sure love the kids. sakortan@gmail.com

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