Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Card Sketch #24


Hey, Bloggers!

We heard back from Sandy at Operation Write Home. She'd mentioned how much everyone loved the cutting formulas we featured during the Memorial Day blog hop! I decided to take another OWH Card Sketch (#24) and see if I could whip out another set of instructions. This one took a bit. I think I had three crumpled pieces of graph paper on my desk until I finally arrived at a suitable batch of nine cards. (And only three of them look exactly like sketch #24!)




You'll need the following:
It's good to have six different paper colors. It just makes the mixin' and matchin' easier.

6/21/12 Blog Update: Just completed quick video for those who like to see the formulas in action! Go to the bottom of this blog to see the finished cards and to pick up the paper and stamps I used!

1. Trim each 12x12 at 9.5 and 5.5". Cut the 5.5x12 horizontally at 10.25 and 8.5". Cut each 1.75x5.5 horizontally at 5". Trim the 4x12 horizontally at 10.5 and 5.25". Cut the 2.5x12 horizontally at 11, 8.75, 6.5 and 3.25". Score and fold each 5.5x8.5 horizontally at 4.25".

2. Things will go just a bit faster if you first score each 8.5x11 sheet vertically at 4.25". Cut horizontally at 5.5". Fold each card in half.

Assemble the parts 'n pieces any way you like. Stamp with images and adhere to assemble. I made it a mission to add a simple embellishment to each card in addition to the stamped images. I had fun using stuff from my stash! Tah-dah!!!



If you're liking this method of efficient card making, you'll want to pick up our Idea Deck--fifty-two formulas for making great batches of cards, plus a few other bonus projects, too!






There 'ya have it. Get out there and make some cards for our heroes!

The eighteen cards below were created with the formula, stamps and papers in a set that can be purchased from Club Scrap for a screamin' deal!





15 comments:

  1. How fun that we had the great feedback! Sharing the love that's all.
    Tricia, thanks for another great ALCM set of instructions.

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  2. WOW--thanks so much!! These are indeed very handy for making nice cards for our heroes, in a quicker and efficient manner. I'm gonna check out that Idea Deck; thanks again!

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    1. Another winner, Tricia! I don't know how you come up with these formulas, but we are all very lucky that you do (and that you're willing to share)!

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  4. I'm also happy that you share these great formulas....I'm working at getting things organized in my new craft room and then plan to be ready for my next card making sessions.

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  5. Thanks for another formula. I loved the ones you did for the Memorial Day Blog hop.

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  6. I looked at the Idea Deck. Vol 2 shows one doing 3 5x7 cards. Are the ideas for A2 cards or mostly larger sizes? Thanks.

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    1. Hey, Beth, sorry that I missed this comment! The Idea Deck has a mixture of many different card sizes including A2, A7, A6, No. 9, Square, etc. When I create formulas specifically for OWH, I always make sure they are A2. :)

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  7. Thanks, Tricia, for another formula from which to work and maximize my precious cardstock. I hope you'll continue to work with OWH and come up with even more. You and OWH make a great team! I can't thank you enough for all the tips, techniques and projects ideas I've gotten from you over the past several years.

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  8. Gee, thanks Tricia! I really appreciate the video ;)

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  9. Wow. Amazing. I am so happy to have found you via OWH. These formulas are very helpful, especially when making card kits for OWH parties. I'm very thankful that u take the time to help with formulas!

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  10. Fabulous! I love the formulas for making many cards "at once" since it's great to be able to accomplish a lot to send to our troops. The great part is that they're not slapped together but make a wonderful collection and something we can be proud of sending.

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  11. Wow. That's amazing! I tend not to do repeats because it takes about the same time to just start from scratch. You've really helped me up my OWH card count. A LOT! Thanks bunches!

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  12. Thanks for the additional video with tips, Tricia! ACLM rocks! (Assembly Line Card Making)

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