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We are already moving into the last week of April which means I'll be wrapping up my card ideas and special projects for Autism Awareness Month. I want to thank you for being here and for your support! It means so much.
Today we are working with the Here Together Stamp Set.
Even though the All Together Suite won't be back until May 2nd (estimated) you can order the Here Together Stamp Set and/ or Bundle now! If care and concern is important to you, if you like to send cards with your love and support then this is a wonderful set to add to your collection.
CARD MEASURMENTS:
Card Base: 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, score at 4-1/4 (you can get 2 bases from 1 sheet of cardstock 8-1/2 x 11)
Basic White Layer: 4 x 5-1/4"
All Together Designer Series Paper Layer: 1-1/2 or 2 x 5-1/4" depending on card layout. The layout without hands is 1-1/2 x 5-1/4." The layer with the hands is 2 x 5-1/4"
Layering Circle Die Measurements:
Scalloped Layering Circle Die Measurement:
I recommend an inside layer of Basic White 4 x 5-1/4" for the card bases as well
Gorgeous Grape Card Base & Ribbon Inks: Poppy Parade, Pumpkin Pie, Daffodil Delight, Granny Apple Green, Pactific Point All Together DSP Ink for Hands: Pale Papaya
Pacific Point Card Base Inks: Poppy Parade, Pumpkin Pie, Daffodil Delight, Granny Apple Green, Pacific Point All Together DSP Stampin' Blends for Hearts: Poppy Parade DARK, Pumpkin Pie DARK, Daffodil Delight DARK, Granny Apple Green DARK, Night of Navy LIGHT
Poppy Parade Card Base & Real Red Ribbon Inks: Poppy Parade, Pumpkin Pie, Daffodil Delight, Granny Apple Green, Pactific Point All Together DSP Ink for Hands: VersaMark with White Heat Emboss Powder
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Ready for some elegant yet simple cards? Shaded Summer has a shabby chic vibe and since I was in the mood to make something metallic I came up with these cards! The fun here is heat embossing on foil sheets!
Fun (but random) fact: It was tricky photographing foil sheets so my cards are at an angle! Sorry! I'm not a professional photographer but I'll get better at pictures I promise! If you don't mind the angles... read on!
CARD MEASUREMENTS:
Foil Sheet Layer: 4 x 5-1/4"
Card Base: 4-1/4 x 5-1/2"
Sentiment Layer: 3/4 x 4"
TIPS FOR HEAT EMBOSSING ON FOIL SHEETS
I recommend an anti static tool. I used an embossing buddy
Be gentle with the foil sheet surface because it can scratch or mark easily
If using a clear block then stamp straight up and down with VersaMark Ink so it doesn't slide around the foil
The heat tool (depending on which one you use) may curl the foil sheet slightly as you emboss the powder. You can bend it back into place as it cools down
Wait a few moments before touching the embossed images. Let cool
Wipe away any residue from the anti static tool or powder (Anti static tool helps to keep the powder from sticking to anything other than the VersaMark ink)
I recommend a stronger adhesive with specialty paper when adhering to card base like the foil sheets
Place the adhesive on the card base and not the back of the foil sheet so you don't make impressions in the foil sheet
The look in the end is GORGEOUS! And the card layouts are simple. This stamp set is so versatile with all of the sentiment options as well. One card has a stamped background and the other a simple focal image.
Copper Foil Sheets, Copper Heat Emboss Powder & Shaded Summer Stamp Set (Love the tone on tone look here)
Copper Foil Sheets with White Heat Emboss Powder and Shaded Summer Stamp Set
Gold Foil Sheets with Black Heat Emboss Powder and (retiring) Lace Trim
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It's Paper Pumpkin Alternate Idea time on the blog!
There are 6 alternate card ideas in this video and blog post:
Two cards are SWING Cards
Two cards split the Day/Night card into a Day Card and a Night card
Two cards are background stamp card ideas!
I will be using alternate products to create these cards. There is a product list at the end of this blog post and here's a snapshot of the main alternate products used.
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Ok, back to the alternate card ideas:
Swing Card #1: This is the Paper Pumpkin Fun Fold Card Base with a swing! I like sentiments on my card fronts which was the inspiration for adding the swing element to the card.
Swing Card Option #2: Also a Fun Fold from the Kit
The Night/ Day Card is so clever on its own. I did separate them to make a "night" theme. I mostly stuck to the Paper Pumpkin design. I changed out the sentiment. Added more stars and Wink of Stella with a Crushed Curry Card Base: 8-1/2 x 5-1/2 and scored at 4-1/4"
The Day version of the card is the simplest of the alternate cards. Stamped a simple border at the bottom of a Crushed Curry Card Base: 8-1/2 x 5-1/2 and scored at 4-1/4"
Have fun stamping backgrounds in the coordinating colors of the kit! Melon Mambo, Bermuda Bay, Granny Apple Green, Crushed Curry. Add that envelope liner in Melon Mambo as a layer. Granny Apple Green Card Base: 8-1/2 x 5-1/2 and scored at 4-1/4"
Version #2 for stamping backgrounds (with the bigger butterfly)! Melon Mambo, Bermuda Bay, Granny Apple Green, Crushed Curry. Add that envelope liner in Green/Blue as a layer. Melon Mambo Card Base: 8-1/2 x 5-1/2 and scored at 4-1/4"
I hope you enjoyed today's alternate projects. We can use so much of these kits and really extend the use of them by creating alternate projects.
INFORMATION ON THE MAY PAPER PUMPKIN KIT!!!!
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Today's video does not include a cardmaking tutorial. Today's video is an interview style video offering tips on crafting with loved ones on the autism spectrum. Don't worry. I'll be back to making cards this week but I wanted to take some time out in April to bring awareness to crafting and autism.
MY SPECIAL GUEST & WHERE YOU CAN FIND HER
Mandy Keckler is a friend and a co-worker of mine. She has 20+ years experience as a Pediatric Occupational Therapist and she was kind enough to volunteer her time to go through the Robot Buddies card kit with me to offer a different perspective on ways to make crafting with a kit even easier for children/ loved ones who are autistic.
Mandy is a Pediatric Occupational Therapist at Behaviorworx Center for Autism & Behavior. Go to www.behaviorworxofsouthwesternpa.com to learn more about the Mandy and the center.
NEAR & DEAR TO MY HEART
For Autism Awareness Month (in April) I like to talk a little bit about my personal experience crafting with Connor, my son, and all of the things we've learned over the years (and continue to learn) with art & crafts. While autism and parenting is gigantic and complex topic I am narrowing our talk to crafting but it also relates to my business.
I know this video may not be for everyone but I encourage you to watch if you'd like to learn a little more about this topic and ways that you can help. I also welcome your comments or questions.
DISCLAIMER
This is not intended to be medical advice. Always consult your child's family/ legal guardians/ specialists for what is best for them. This video was created with the intention of bringing awareness to the topic of autism and crafting and offering possible tips, but every child/ person on the Autism Spectrum is different. Use your judgment and seek advice from your medical experts/ specialists. I am speaking from personal experience as a Mom.
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Today is about making simple SHAKER CARDS that sparkle! The star of today's show is the Seas the Day Bundle!
I have a list of the products used below. Several items are retiring so once they are gone, they are gone. (While supplies last for retiring items). Don't miss out!
Seas the Day Bundle Shaker Cards
Ombre Specialty Paper in Blue with Misty Moonlight Card Base
Ombre Specialty Paper in Orange with Misty Moonlight Cardstock
Ombre Specialty Paper in Purple with Misty Moonlight Cardstock
All of the Different Ombre Frames with the Sea Dies
CARD MEASUREMENTS
Score 8-1/2 x 11 sheet of cardstock at 5-1/2" and Cut at 4-1/4"
You will have two card bases with one sheet of cardstock. (I used Misty Moonlight for all card bases) NOTE: Misty Moonlight Cardstock is retiring! Retiring items are while supplies last. Get them before they are gone!
Your Sea Frame Layer will be 4 x 5-1/4" - All frames were cut with Specialty Ombre Paper
Window Sheet - Same size as the Frame Layer - 4 x 5-1/4" (This is only needed if you plan to make a shaker cards)
You will need enough foam adhesive strips for a 4 x 5-1/4" size layer. If you are making multiple shaker cards like I am then I recommend having a full pack. You want to make sure your sequins do not escape the shaker so having the right foam strip frame is really important!
Get your card layout the way you want it. I recommend stamping and die cutting multiple of the sea creatures so you have a variety of options for your ocean scene, especially if you are making multiple cards like I am. I have to have coordinating colors so I tend to stamp in those coordinating shades. You can do whatever is best for you. If you only have a few colors, that's ok! If you have a variety of shades, have fun with them!
The Gorgeous Grape Octopus went with the purple frame. The Mango Melody (orange) fish went with the orange frame and the Pacific Point fish went with the blue frame.
You will follow the steps for your shaker according to the video tutorial:
-Adhere your window sheet to your frame layer with Tear and Tape Adhesive
-Build a rectangle (completely closed at each corner) with Foam Adhesive Sheets. This will become the barrier frame that keeps your sequins in the shaker card
-Place your sequins (a few pinches) of sequins in the center of the card so the area where your foam adhesive strips go are clear
-Remove backing and place the frame down. Press down so the shaker is secure and then shake those sequins!
Add your sentiment. You can add it as one piece to the side. If you want to add a fun visual element cut the sentiment into pieces so each word is on its own and glue them down with glue dots along the side of the card.
Finish your card with a crab or star fish along with the die cut seaweed. Add with glue dots or adhesive of choice.
