Flip and Tuck Tutorial

I have made several Flip & Tuck Cards in different sizes to see if it would work with any size card. I am sure this type of card has been done before but it's new to me!  You can watch my video to see how to make this type of card.  I haven't finished the cards above but will have them ready when the need comes for a card instead of having to start from scratch!

 

 

Flip and Tuck Card

 I went shopping this weekend to the Maine Mall.  I love to browse thru the card shops at the mall and check out all the cards.  I am always looking for inspiration! I found a card that had it's own base.  I am not sure what it's called but  I am calling it the "Flip and Tuck" card!

You have to make a notch at the bottom of the card that will insert in the back of the card.  I used my Exacto knife to cut the slot.  The card that I saw had the sentiment on the inside but I think I will put my sentiment on the back.  I am saving this card for the next time I need a birthday card.  This is what the back looks like-

Here is a side shot-

I think I will try a few more cards in different sizes.  I like the fact that it can fold flat and be sent thru the mail.  I also loved the Painted Glitter technique that I used on this card.  I have done it before but had forgotten how much I love it!  Here is a shot of the Outlined stickers I used from Elizabeth Crafts!

Check out this fabulous tutorial that give excellent directions on this technique-

http://ecraftdesignsblog.com/2014/02/silk-microfine-glitter-coloring-with-alcohol-markers/#comments

Happy Valentine's Day!

I found the instructions for this cute Treat Box on Pinterest.  I did practice making it on a plain sheet of paper so I would get the hang of it.  Check out the tutorial here-

http://morethanstamping.blogspot.ca/2014/01/free-tutorial-happy-new-year-treat.html

 

I will be taking these to work today for my staff.  I think the candy I put inside the boxes are a little too big for the front opening but they can be reused for candy more like M&M's or candy hearts!

 

I used the die from MFT's to make the bows on top of the box!  I am headed to work this morning after the snow storm yesterday that went into the night.  I hope the roads are plowed and sanded!  Happy a great day!

Bus Building Block Valentine Card

 

I am on a roll!  I love the Building Block technique that Laura at Splitcoast Stampers is demonstrating now!   Check out her instructions here-

 

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/resources/tutorials/buildingblockcard/

 

 

I am making this card for our Grandson, Ezra! I have to get it into the mail tomorrow so it will make it to the island on time!   He loves riding the bus to school so I thought he might like this for a Valentine's card!  I purchased the instructions for the bus from Lynn Pratt quite awhile ago.  It also comes with instructions for a Firetruck and a Police car!  They are adorable!  You can find/ purchase her instructions here-

http://stampndesignstore.blogspot.com/

Here are a couple more pictures of my card!

Mom's Valentine Card

I have been busy making Valentine Treat boxes but still haven't completed them!  I thought I would show you the Valentine's Day card I made for my Mom.  I saw the tutorial on Splitcoast Stamper's for this Building Block Card!   I loved it right away!  I love trying out different types of cards. This one isn't too hard to make! I used mostly Graphic 45 paper to decorate the card. You can't see the sentiment too well-it says, " There is no blessing quite so dear...as a Mom like you to love year after year"!   It is sooo true of my Mom!  I can't wait to give it to her!    Check out the tutorial here-

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/resources/tutorials/buildingblockcard/

I used Impression Obsession's die cut for the flower! I just purchased this the other day and it is so beautiful!  It really makes a lovely flower!

I like to add a magnetic square to the back of the original packaging to store the die.

Here's another picture of this card!

Once I finish my treat boxes - I will share them!  I have recovered from the tooth I had pulled.  Not fun!  It takes forever for your tongue to realize the tooth it gone.  The gum is still rather sensitive so nothing too tough to eat.  I guess I will survive!   Have fun!

Flower Series II

 I am home this morning just waiting to head to the Dentist to have a tooth pulled!!!  Yikes!  It is NOT my favorite thing to do!  So, to keep me from thinking about it tooo much...I thought I would post another Card in a Box- the Flower Series.   I made this and sent it to a friend who is recovering from surgery.  This is the Petite box that I have posted a link to the instructions in one of my previous posts.  I love them because they can fit in a standard envelope.  

 I love the Bunny die from Impression Obsession!  The Bunnies come in a bunch of different poses.  They are just small enough to fit on these type of cards.  You can hide them anywhere.  I have their cat dies too!  The flowers stamp and punch is from Stampin Up. 

 Here is another shot of the card where I added a little "Get Well" sentiment.  I used Graphic 45 paper to decorate the box.  Yes, it is my favorite paper!  Well, that is it... Guess I better head to the Dentist....boohoo...!  Can't wait to have this over with!!!  Bye!

Flower Series Card in a Box

 Tanya Bell has a tutorial out that gives directions to make the Pop Up Card in a Box but in a smaller size!  I love it because this size will fit in a standard envelope!  You can check out her tutorial here-

http://www.pinterest.com/pin/48835977183479163/

I used a lot of Graphic 45 paper to make these Thank you cards!  You don't have as much room to decorate the inside of the box so you will have to be creative.  Hope you don't mind this long post.  Here are a few more pictures-

Back of box

It fits in a standard envelope

More Graphic 45 paper

Used Sizzix die for the flowers

Another Sizzix die for the fence