VIDEO: Tri-Shutter Card Tutorial

Yesterday, I shared a fall themed Tri-Shutter Card for the Control Freaks Blog Tour. I have seen these cards many times before and never made one. Honestly, the cutting and scoring intimidated me! But when I got one as a swap at Founder's Circle, I decided to try it myself. I was pleasantly surprised to find that it's not as hard as it looks!

Here's a Christmas version of the Tri-Shutter card. I designed this one for my Stamp of the Month Club. Club members will receive the Clear Mount Christmas Collectibles stamp set along with three completely finished hand-stamped cards (including this one) in the mail later this month. Learn More about this club.

Check out my video tutorial below and I'll show you how to make some simple cuts and scores to create the foundation of the Tri-Shutter card. Then be sure to come back and see more samples later this week!


Stampin' Up! Supplies: Christmas Collectibles stamp set, Teeny Tiny Wishes stamp set, More Merry Messages stamp set, Island Indigo ink & cardstock, Smoky Slate ink & cardstock, Pool Party ink, Whisper White cardstock, Versamark ink, Winter Frost Designer Paper, Expressions Thinlits (Big Shot), Christmas Ornament Punch, Silver Ribbon, White Embossing Powder (Heat Tool), Stampin' Trimmer, Bone Folder

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VIDEO: Half Sheet Treat Box Tutorial

I created a winter version of the Half Sheet Treat Box that I posted earlier this week. (See it here.) There's no need for a special die, this box is made with just a half sheet of cardstock and all you need is your Stampin' Trimmer or Simply Scored Tool to make a few score lines. Don't worry! I have a template and a video tutorial for you to refer to!

 

Grab a half sheet of cardstock and your Paper Trimmer or Simply Scored Tool and watch my video tutorial to learn how to make this box:

TIP: Use the Heat Tool to dry and set the silver ink to avoid smudges.

 

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VIDEO: Stampin' Up! Simply Scored Borders Plate

Embossing cardstock adds a texture that elevate a simple project to a WOW project! Have you ever wanted the look of textured cardstock, but only in a small area or along the border of your card? The new Simply Scored Borders Scoring Plate from Stampin' Up! will do just that!

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VIDEO Tutorial: Open Top Treat Box + Free Printable!

Here's another Open Top Treat Box (see the first one here). I made these up to give my downline at the Stampin' Up! Lansing Regional seminar last weekend. They are so easy and take just a half sheet of cardstock to make. Don't worry! I've created a video AND a print tutorial so you can follow along and make these at home. Leave me a comment and let me know what you think of this new box! What occasion will you make it for?

Open Top Treat Box Tutorial (.pdf)

 

Here's the video tutorial:

In the video I mentioned the yummy treat inside the box -- Cake Mix Muddy Buddies. I found the recipe on Pinterest and then one of my new stamping friends brought it to a party and I got to try it. YUM!! It's a great mix of sweet and salty! Click here for the recipe. (Note: It is very sweet at first. I think it tastes better when you let it sit for awhile and the flavors have a chance to meld together.)

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Lansing Regional Seminar Highlights

It was a whirlwind trip to Lansing for Saturday's Stampin' Up! regional seminar, but I'm so glad that I went! After 10 years of attending Stampin' Up! events, I was worried that I wouldn't learn anything new. HA! That definitely was not the case! I wrote down many tips and ideas and saw projects that I just have to try. Plus I got to see my Michigan downline and visit with a new stamping friend! It was definitely worth the 5 hours drive (each way). I just wish I could have had more time to spend with everyone!

Here are some of my favorite displays!

 

 

 

Another highlight was watching my friend Cathy Roy make a live booking call on stage! She was awesome! And she inspired me to call and get a booking of my own!

Stampin' Up! did not disappoint with prizes and gifts! I love the way they spoil us! In addition to the door prizes, everyone in attendance (850 demonstrators and guests!) received the Merry Moments Simply Scrappin' Kit and Seasonal Sayings stamp set. Woo hoo!

Before the day was over, my friend Kim, who had attended as guest, left as a brand new demonstrator!! The free ink pad offer was just too good to pass up! Congratulations, Kim and welcome to the group!

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Perfectly Preserved Wine Tag

The Lansing Regional seminar was great on Saturday! I'll share more about that this week. I also have some videos to film and post, but Sunday was a day of rest! And I really needed it! So I'm sharing an amazing gift that my friend Jennifer Horton-Motter gave me last week. Isn't it gorgeous!?! Check out all the details over on her blog here. And please leave her a comment and tell her how much you like it!

 

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Word Window Pocket Treat Holder VIDEO Tutorial

When you've been a demonstrator for over ten years like I have, there comes a point when you can bring back projects that you did in the past and there are new eyes to show it to! I've made several versions of this project over the years (click here to see one from 2009) and was inspired to make it again when I saw Heidi Boos post her versions. I'm CASEing her, CASEing me! We made this last month in Stamp Club.

Check out my original post for a PDF tutorial to print. If you prefer video, you're in luck! Check it out below and learn to how to make this at home.

  

Stampin' Up! Supplies: Googly Ghouls, Teeny Tiny Wishes, Tangerine Tango ink/marker & cardstock, Lucky Limeade marker, Basic Black ink & cardstock, Whisper White cardstock, Howlstooth & Scaringbone Designer Paper, Labels Collection Framelits (Big Shot), Word Window Punch, Googlies, Simply Scored Tool, Stampin' Dimensionals

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Jolly Christmas Card VIDEO Tutorial

This card really caught my eye in the Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog on page 181. I'm sure you noticed it too! Can you imagine opening a card with this surprise in the middle? Talk about WOW!

  

The card is easier than it looks! Watch the video tutorial below to see Shannon West from Stampin' Up! walk you through creating this card on your own.

 

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Birthday Cupcake Fun Fold Card

Tomorrow (Monday) is my birthday! It's going to be a busy day, so we celebrated early. I had a great day with my family! Yummy cupcakes, a dinner out, some new jammies, bright flowers, and homemade cupcakes. I finished some small Convention gifts during the car ride, but I did not have time to take photos of new projects. I have one more Fun Fold card to share (click here to see the video tutorial and learn how to make this card) and then hope to get more photographed and ready before I leave for Salt Lake City on Tuesday.

Stampin' Up! Supplies: Create a Cupcake, Itty Bitty Banners,Jet Black Staz-On Ink, Primrose Petals ink & cardstock, Pink Pirouette cardstock, Whisper White cardstock, Simply Scored Tool, Stripes Embossing Folder (Big Shot), Bitty Banner Framelits, Primrose Petals Stitched Satin Ribbon, 1-3/4" circle Punch, 2-3/8" Scallop Circle Punch, Cupcake Builder Punch, Brayer, Stampin' Dimensionals


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"For the Birds" Fun Fold Card

Ugh! The week has gone so fast and I still have so much to do before I leave for Convention in a few days! For the first time, I am planning to bring my laptop along and blog at Convention, so be sure to come back next week to get the scoop on what I'm seeing and doing in Salt Lake City!

In the meantime, I have more project ideas to share! Here's another Fun Fold card. If you missed my video tutorial last week, click here to check it out and learn how to make this unique card.

Stampin' Up! Supplies: For the Birds, Jet Black Staz-On ink, Whisper White cardstock, Crumb Cake marker & cardstock, 2012-2014 In Color Markers (Summer Starfruit & Primrose Petals), Primrose Petals cardstock, Dazzling Details Glitter Glue, Simply Scored Tool + Diagonal Scoring Plate, Adorning Accents Embossing Folders, Summer Starfruit Stitched Satin Ribbon

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Moving Forward Fun Fold Card

Here's another Fun Fold card like the one I posted yesterday. Make sure to check out the Lacy & Lovely card I posted and the video tutorial along with it so you can learn how to make this card. This is the version we made in Stamp Club last month. We used the Moving Forward stamp set, the new stamp set for the Ronald McDonald House Charities. It's pictured in the back cover of the catalog, in case you missed it. And when you purchase this stamp set, Stampin' Up! will donate $3 to the Ronald McDonald House Charities! Click here to see it online.

 

 

Stampin' Up! Supplies: Moving Forward, Best of Everything (inside greeting), Pacific Point marker & cardstock, Real Red marker, Tangerine Tango marker, Old Olive marker & cardstock, Daffodil Delight marker, Whisper White cardstock, Summer Smooches DSP, Simply Scored Tool, Diagonal Scoring Plate, Itty Bitty Punch Pack, Rhinestone Jewel Accents


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Lacy & Lovely Fun Fold Card Video Tutorial

Without further adieu, here is the final card for my Stamp of the Month Club for June. The featured stamp set was Lacy and Lovely and I created this fun fold card in brand new In Color inks.

This is such a fun template! And so easy, once you figure out the measurements and cutting and scoring. I've done that hard part for you, so check out my video and learn how to make this fun card! And be sure to come back because I couldn't stop with just this one card. I have three more Fun Fold cards to share with you!

Here is the video tutorial:

I missed a few measurements on the video, so here they are again:

• 4-1/4" x 9-3/4" Primose Petals cardstock, score at 5-1/2" and diagonally at 7-5/8". Flip over ands scor again diagonally at 7-5/8"
• 4" x 5-1/4" Whisper White cardstock
• 2-3/4" x 2-3/4" Summer Starfruit cardstock
• 3/4" x 3" Whisper White cardstock (for greeting)
• scrap Whisper White cardstock (to punch Primrose Petals flower)
• 4" x 1" Primose Petals DSP

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Flower Pot Card Video Tutorial

I had originally planned to share this card on Mother's Day, but things didn't go as I planned this weekend.

This card is so fun and springy, it's perfect for any occasion, not just Mother's Day.

 Check out my video tutorial to learn how to make this card, including all of the cardstock measurements.

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Stampin' Up! Supplies: Flower Fest, Versamark ink, Whisper White Embossing Powder, Poppy Parade cardstock, Peach Parfait cardstock, Concord Crush cardstock, Crumb Cake cardstock, Whisper White cardstock, Pear Pizzazz cardstock, 2-3/8" Scallop Circle Punch, 5-Petal Flower Punch, Fancy Flower Punch, Blossom Petals Builder Punch, Eyelet Border Punch, Pear Pizzazz Ribbon, Simply Scored Tool, Stampin' Dimensionals

bold = retiring products


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Bordering on Romance Diorama Card

My card for today is another diorama card. Did you see the Send Me Soaring Diorama Card I posted the other day? Click here to check it out. I like this one even more and unfortunately, the photos just do not do this card justice. I used Dazzling Details on the flowers and they are so soft and sparkly. I also cut out the flowers and layered a few of them on dimensionals, of the flowers really pop more than them photo shows.

 

Watch my video tutorial to learn how to make a diorama card at home. The video features the Send Me Soaring stamp set, but the dimensions and assembly of the card in the same.

Stampin Up Supplies: Bordering on Romance, Loving Thoughts, Basic Gray ink pad, Pretty in Pink marker, Pink Pirouette marker & cardstock, Certainly Celery marker, Whisper White cardstock, Twitterpated Designer Paper, Dazzling Details, 2-1/2" Circle Punch, Rhinestone Brads, 1/16" Hole Punch, Sticky Strip, Stampin Dimensionals

bold = 2012 Occasions Mini Catalog Products

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Double Punched Blossom Card Tutorial

Two videos in a row! Don't expect this every day, but I wanted to share this card before the Occasions Mini Catalog ends tomorrow. If you haven't already ordered it, you definitely want to get the Mixed Bunch stamp set and coordinating Blossom Punch. Click here to see other projects using this stamp set.

Today's project was designed by Robin Armbrecht for our dowline meeting this month. I changed up the colors and the designer paper, but otherwise, I CASEd it from Robin, Thanks, Robin!

I don't remember what Robin called this card, or if it even had a name, so I'm called it the Double Punched Blossom Card. Click here to see the PDF tutorial or scroll down to see the video tutorial to learn to make this card yourself.

Double Punched Blossom Card Tutorial (.pdf)

 

 

Check out this video tutorial and be sure to leave me a comment and let me know what you think!

 

Stampin' Up! Supplies: Mixed Bunch stamp set, Happiest Birthday Wishes stamp set, Pretty in Pink ink & cardstock, Melon Mambo marker/ink & cardstock, Whisper White cardstock, Cheerful Treat Designer Paper, Blossom Punch, 1" Circle Punch, Word Window Punch, Modern Label Punch, Simply Scored Tool, Rhinestones, Stampin' Dimensionals

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