Hello Ai fans and welcome to our new challenge.
Never Have I Ever!
We want you to use a stamp or die that you've never used before.
You know you have some. We all buy things because we "NEED" them,
only to find them sitting unused. Get them out and USE them!
Before we see what our Featured Artist Tasha used for the first time,
let's see who won our All A-Buzz challenge.
Please contact Leah at Feedback@artimpressions.com
to claim a free stamp set of your choice!!Also, be sure to grab our badge to display on your blog, Facebook or Instagram!
Our Lucky Random Winner was:
#17 Andrea W.
#17 Andrea W.
She used 5561 – Birds and Bugs Set,
and some WC flowers and foliage.
Please contact Leah at Feedback@artimpressions.com
to claim a free stamp set of your choice!
Also, be sure to grab our badge to display on your blog, Facebook or Instagram!
Congratulations!
Now, onto our beautiful card and tutorial from Tasha.
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Hi Ai Friends!
Tasha here sharing a step-fold card featuring the new 5909-Crosses Die Set. This month's challenge is to use a product you have not used before and I have wanted to use this cross die set since I first seen it. I decided to create a fancy fold card and this one is the perfect size for the large decorative cross, it also folds flat to a standard A2 sized card base making it great for easy mailing.
To create this card, I started by cutting and scoring the card base. I used a thicker blue card stock to make sure the base was strong and could stand up easily.
Step 1) Cut a piece of card stock to 9" x 4-1/4" and score at 3-1/4", 6-1/2", and 7-3/4".
Step 2) Fold each score line following the guide below.
Step 3) Cut the second piece of card stock to 2-1/2" x 8-1/2" and score at 3".
Step 4) Fold the one score line (Mountain Fold) as shown below.
Step 5) Cut a piece of pattern paper to 3" x 4" and attach it to the center of the large card base. Having the larger piece of pattern paper will allow you to view the print when the card is standing.
Step 6) After the large piece of pattern paper is attached, add glue to the Bottom of the back side of the smaller base and the top of the back side of the smaller base, see below.
Step 7) Attach the smaller base to the front of the large base as shown below.
Step 8) Fold the large base and glue the small base to the back of the top of the large base.
Step 9) Cut a white center card measuring 2-1/4" x 4-1/4" for the cloud background.
Step 10) Using a cloud stencil and Destress Oxide Ink, I ink blended clouds. I started with pink and layered in yellow to add tons of color.
Step 11) Using the Crosses Die Set, cut the decorative cross out of white card stock.
Note: I used a craft pick tool to pop out all the little sections.
Step 12) Glue the white cross on to a darker piece of paper and cut around the cross using scissors. Having the darker color allows you to really see all the details in the cross, it's so pretty!
Step 13) Using liquid glue or glue runner, attach the cloud background to the smaller card base.
Step 14) Using foam tape, attach the cross to the center of the cloud background.
Optional: I added little blue gems to the cross to give it more detail and a little sparkle.
Step 15) Cut the following to create the layered sentiment.
1. Pattern paper: 1" x 4"
2. Silver paper: 3/4" x 3-3/4"
3. White paper: 1/2" x 3-1/2"
Step 16) Stamp the greeting on to the white paper strip cut in Step 15.
Step 17) Glue the paper layers together.
Step 18) Attach the layered sentiment strip to the lower step of the base covering where the small base is attached.
Step 19) Cut two pieces of paper to cover the back panel.
1. Silver paper: 3-1/4" x 4-1/4"
2. White paper: 3" x 4"
Step 20) Stamp another greeting on the white paper or add a handwritten message.
Step 21) Glue the white paper cut in Step 19 to the silver paper.
Step 22) Attach the layered card to the back of the card base.
Step 23) Fold the card flat to mail. The completed card is 4-1/2" x 5-1/2" (A2).
I hope you enjoyed today's card tutorial and will join in the "Never Have I Ever" Challenge!
Thank you Tasha for that fabulous tutorial and for the inspiration.
Now, we can't wait to see what YOU make!!
✻ Please make a new card or handmade crafty creation. You can make any item you wish; this is not limited to cards!
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✻ Good luck and happy stamping!
