Pop-up Box Card

I've been PIN-spired again! I actually pinned this project long ago, but I finally took the time to give it a try and I couldn't wait to share it with you. 

3-dimensional fun!

If you search "pop-up box card", there are all sorts of variations out there. I followed the instructions HERE, using her cutting and scoring guide to create the box structure from one 12x12 Oopsie Daisy Caramel Plain. 

However, I did notice a typo in her list of printed panels needed to decorate the box. For Step 6, you actually need two 2.5 x 6.25” panels: one for the inside and one for the outside. Of course, I didn't realize this until AFTER cutting one 8.5x11 Grey Print to create my panels--I wasn't happy I'd have to cut into a second. Therefore, to save you from similar trauma . . . and to take advantage of the efficiency of the assembly line method . . . I asked Tricia to help me create a cutting formula for the printed panels. (You're welcome.)

1. Trim a 12x12 Print at 10, 7.5, 5 and 2.5".
2. Cut two 2.5x12 strips horizontally at 8.75 and 6.25".
3. Trim one 2.5x12 horizontally at 10.5, 7 and 3.5".
4. Trim one 2.5x12 horizontally at 10, 7.5, 5 and 2.5".

The leftover scraps can be used to stamp or die cut elements to decorate the pop-up section. Otherwise use art and quotes from the Cutaparts to further embellish the card.

Die cut flower with beads from my stash.

Sentiments from Oopsie Daisy Greeting UM.

Large flowers from Oopsie Daisy Borders & Backgrounds UM.

Not bad for a project using just two 12x12s. This little cutie folds flat and can be mailed in a 6x9" envelope, but there are other size variations available.

This card style has tons of potential, don't you think? I hope you'll give it a try!

Wishing you a safe and creative holiday weekend!

Karen

Big Deal's Club Stamp Cards

Your 12-pack of 8.5x11 papers and Red Pearl Bonus Panels included in the Big Deal Club Stamp collection will make fourteen nifty cards. Twelve are standard A2, and two are A7s. Let's begin with the trimming preparations.

1. Trim each 8.5x11 Text Weight Print vertically at 4.5 and 4". Cut each 4x11 horizontally at 5.75 and 5.25".

 2. Cut one 8.5x11 Tan Plain vertically at 7". Trim the 7x11 horizontally at 10". Cut the 1.5x11 horizontally at 10.5 and 5.25". Score and fold the 7x10 horizontally at 5".

3. Trim one 8.5x11 Yellow Plain vertically at 7". Cut the 7x11 at 10". Trim the 1.5x11 horizontally at 9, 7, 4.75 and 2.5". Score and fold the 7x10 horizontally at 5".

4. Score one 8.5x11 Tan Plain, one Grey Plain, two Red Plains and two Tan Prints vertically at 4.25". Cut each paper horizontally at 5.5". Fold each 5.5x8.5 in half to make a card base.

 5. Trim one 8.5x11 Grey Plain horizontally at 10, 7.25 and 5.25". Cut the 5.25x8.5 horizontally at 8 and 4". Trim the 2x8.5 horizontally at 8 and 4". Cut the 2.75x8.5 horizontally at 6.5 and 3.25". Trim the 1x8.5 horizontally at 4.25".

6. Cut one 8.5x11 Yellow Plain horizontally at 8.75 and 5". Trim the 5x8.5 horizontally at 7.5 and 3.75". Cut the 3.75x8.5 horizontally at 5". Trim the 2.25x8.5 horizontally at 8 and 4".

7. Trim one 4.25x6.25 Red Pearl Panel horizontally at 5.75 and 3". Cut the 3x4.25 horizontally at 4 and 2". Trim the 2.75x4.25 horizontally at 3.5 and 1.75".

Now that you have a big 'ole pile of pieces, the fun can begin!

The pre-printed text weight panels were stamped with the large images from the Collection UM sheet. I like how the transparency of the ink allows the pre-printed pattern to show through.

CS Ruby and India Black ink used.

The collection comes with a 5-pack of Red Pearl panels. Here, I stamped onto the dark red side and trimmed out the image. It's a fun combo with the quote.

I think this pair is my favorite. I used the large punch on the Crop-A-Dile to create tiny red circles from a scrap of the Red Pearl panel and attached them to the Bingo image with Bookbinding Glue. These cards appear to have lots of dimension but will mail nice 'n flat!

The White Pigment ink from Club Scrap did a splendid job transferring the nice detail on the UM image of the cards featured on the Greeting UM sheet.

This is where things got "dicey." The Tan Print helped these cards fall together in a shake. I used a cute heart-shaped brad to accent the "o" in "love."

There's something about a rounded corner that just makes me feel happy. And I love that neutral scroll image from the UM Borders & Backgrounds sheet. I'll be reaching for that one frequently.

I'm usually running out of steam by this point, but simply had to use that hysterical joker. I think it's the perfect card for my dad. I'll have to set that one aside. Note the pretty gold-laden sheer white ribbon we picked out for the set. Such a nice addition!

Time to get busy. Be sure you're playing with a full deck before you tackle the paper trimming!

Tricia

Quickie Quad Card Cuts

Hello, Club Stampers!

Have you received your Graffiti Club Stamp kit? As you may have suspected, the prints are tons of fun! Today I've put together four quick 5x7" cards starring the Club Stamp Text Weight Print.

1. Trim the text weight print vertically at 6.75, 4.25 and 2.5". Cut each 2.5x11 strip horizontally at 9, 5.5, and 3.5". Trim each 1.75x11 strip horizontally at 9.5, 5.5 and 4". (Save this formula and use it again and again on future CST quad-style prints!)

2. The trimming process will divide the print into a total of sixteen interchangeable sections of artwork.

3. Cut four black 4-1/2x6-1/2" panels and stamp the greeting onto the bottom 3/4" area.

4. Assemble panels using one piece of each print/size per card panel.

5. Embellish each panel with glitter brads (included in the Graffiti Embellishment Pack) and layer onto the 5x7" card base. I thought it was fun to use papers from past kits since this print has so many color options!

If you happen to be looking for more information on the Club Stamp Kit Membership, click HERE.

Enjoy the Club Stamp Kit Prints and thank you for stopping by. 

Kay at Club Scrap

From Card Sketch to Formula!

You wanna know the best thing about my job? The people and the talent that surrounds me every day!

There are quite a few blogs I follow pretty regularly, and one of them is that of Julie Heyer over at capecodscrapper.blogspot.com. She shares that rare gene that Tricia has that gives the gift of "formula-making"...card-making formulas, that is. (Sadly, I do not possess this gene...my mantra is "Math is hard.")

So a quick visit to Cape Cod Scrapper this morning and what do I find? Fresh inspiration, that's what! Not only did Julie take a card sketch from Jen's monthly Card Sketch Challenge and create a new cutting formula for it, but she also created her own printed paper!

See it up there? On the far right? Gorgeous!!! A little inking, a little stamping, and voila!

So, from a sketch, to a formula, to these beautiful greeting cards...

She makes it look so easy, doesn't she? Well, guess what? Now that the hard math is done, it IS easy, just follow the instructions.

For a complete list of stamps, inks and papers used, as well as a download of Julie's card-making formula, just check out her blog post HERE.

Wishing you a creative day,

Karen

In the Matrix

In honor of "Club Stamp Stuff Sale Week," how 'bout a little blast from the past?

Technology might be getting cleverer and cleverer, but it doesn't beat the look, feel and love of a handmade card. Right?

Right.

We created this "Matrix" unmounted sheet a while back, and it's still one of my favorites for the following folks on my card list:

1. The techie.
2. The teen.
3. The boy.
4. The guy.
5. The guru.

Got a few of those?

Here's your cutting matrix, created specifically for this sheet of rubbah.

Oh, and a disclaimer. Once again, this is not for the weak of heart. Brave souls need only apply. Like, on a scale of 1-10, this is an 11. It's the cook's equivalent of making hollandaise from scratch. But you can do it.

1. Trim an 8.5x11 sheet of smooth White Plain horizontally at 10.5, 8.75, 7, 5, and 2.75".
2. Cut the 2.75x8.5 horizontally at 7.5, 5 and 2.5".
3. Trim the 2.25x8.5 horizontally at 7.75, 7, 6.25, 5, 3.75, 2.5 and 1.25".
4. Cut the 2x8.5 horizontally at 8, 6, 4 and 2".
5. Trim one 1.75x8.5 horizontally at 8.25, 7.5, 6.75, 5.5, and 4.25"
6. Cut the other 1.75x8.5 horizontally at 4.25".
7. Trim the .5x8.5 horizontally at 4.25".

Next up, an 8.5x11 Black Plain.

1. Trim an 8.5x11 sheet of Black Plain horizontally at 9.75, 7.75, 5.5, and 3".
2. Cut the 3x8.5 horizontally at 8.25, 5.5 and 2.75".
3. Trim the 2.5x8.5 horizontally at 7.5, 6.5, 5.5, 4 and 2.5".
4. Cut the 2.25x8.5 horizontally at 7, 5.5, 4, and 2.25".
5. Trim the 2x8.5 horizontally at 4.25"
6. Cut the 1.25x8.5 horizontally at 4.25".

Phew! Next up, simply score 3 sheets of 8.5x11 Green and 2 sheets of 8.5x11 Red vertically at 4.25". Then, cut horizontally at 5.5" and fold in half on the score.

Now, the fun part. Grab your stamps and inks, and fit everything together onto a set of ten cards. And I'll just go ahead and check the teen, technie, guru, gadget guy, and birthday boys off my card-making list. I just love that circuit board stamp and used it every chance I got!

If your'e still actually reading this, make my day and leave a comment below. I'll give away a sheet of this Matrix beauty at the end of the week to one lucky person. Good luck!

 . . . . time to find my way outta the Matrix!
Tricia