What kind of cardmaker are you - beginner? casual? advanced? or avid?

 This video (on Facebook Live or on Youtube) shows the progression going from a casual stamper to an avid stamper. I demonstrate both a casual card and an avid card...using the Daisy Garden stamp.  So no matter where you fall on the spectrum, you can see ways to move to the next level, and what makes the difference.

These are the cards used to show the progression. 

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Double Flap Sidefold Card tutorial

Today's Facebook Live was a demonstration of this unique but simple funfold card. For this card you'll need the following:

Cardbase - solid cs 5 1/2 x 11     scored at 1 3/4, 5 1/2 & 9 3/4   (I used Merry Merlot)

    Another piece from the same cs   1 x 11  

2 coordinating DSP patterns (I used Beauty of the Earth dsp and Cork Specialty Paper)

    from one pattern    5 1/4 x 3 1/2  and  5 1/4 x 1 

    from the 2nd   5 1/4 x 1 1/2

Cut sentiment label from a lighter cs (I used Crumb Cake)

Cut and/or color an image to place on the sentiment piece

Cut a piece of Basic White or Very Vanilla  4 x 5 1/4 for the inside.

This funfold has a belly band made from the 1 x 11 piece of cs. The photo below shows the two folds and the belly band.

Fold the card in half . Next fold the larger piece back then the smaller fold back over the larger.

Here is another sample of the same funfold.

Watch theYoutube tutorial video to see a demonstration, then make some. I'd love to see a photo of what you made posted in the comments!!

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Third Thursday Mystery Card Sept. 16

 It's that time again!! Here are the clues for this mystery card. You can play along with us on my Facebook page here at 10 a.m. tomorrow morning or check back tomorrow afternoon and I'll post the Youtube link. Here are the supplies you need to gather to make the card along with the clues!  Or you can always just watch and make the card later!!

CLUE 1

 

*8 ½ x 5 ½ colored cardstock that coordinates with Designer Series Paper used, scored at 4 ¼

*4 x 5 ¼ Basic White or Very Vanilla

*Designer Series Paper  3 ½ x 1 7/8

*Coordinating Designer Series Paper 3 7/8 x 1 ½

*Same colored cardstock as card base  3 ½ x 1 7/8, run this through an embossing folder

*Large label or shape app. 2 x 3 cut from same cardstock

*Slightly smaller label or shape cut from Basic White or Very Vanilla to be used for sentiment

*Sentiment that fits on smaller label

*Ribbon app. 8” for bow

Go to this Youtube link so that you can play along with this month's Mystery Card.

I'd love to see the card you created so please post a photo in the comments below! And if you have not Followed this blog, please look on the left side and click 'Follow'! Thank you!!