Stampin' Up! You are Loved &
Itty Bitty Banners
It's
time for the Pals Paper Arts Challenge. This week it's a sketch by our own
resident Design Team member, Margaret Moody. Okay, so I know you all
are going to laugh at me but I had to look at this sketch from a
different perspective - upside down. NOT ME, the sketch! I just
couldn't get my mind to work the way it was. I also decided to
incorporate part of the design into the actual mechanics of the card
and turn it into a asymetrical gate fold card.
Stampin' Stuff:
Stamp Sets -
- Itty Bitty Banners Clear Mount (126257)
- You Are Loved Clear Mount (123779)
- En Francais Wood Mount (109521)
Ink -
- Soft Suede Classic (126978)
- VersaMark® (102283)
Paper -
- Whisper White Card Stock (100730)
- Cherry Cobbler Card Stock (119685)
- Brushed Gold Card Stock (102935)
- Red Glimmer Paper (121790)
Accessories -
- Gold Stampin' Emboss Powder (109129)
Tools -
- Embossing Buddy (103083)
- Bitty Banners Framelits (129267)
- Hearts Collection Framelits (125599)
Putting It Together Tips:
- Although your dimensions will vary depending on the two sides of your gate fold card, I suggest you use one piece of Brushed Gold card stock and imprint the En Francais image. Then cut the card stock in half for the two sides. This ensures that the writing will align on the front of the card.
- Speaking of aligning images, I discovered that the Brushed Gold card stock was smaller than the En Francais stamp so I couldn't see it to line it up. I took a piece of scrap 8.5'' x 11'' copy paper and placed the Brushed Gold card stock on it allowing 1'' from the top and side of the copy paper. Measure this and draw a line if you're not good at eyeballing it. This way you can align the top and left side of the stamp with the edges of the copy paper and the print will be even on the Brished Gold card stock even though you can't see the card stock. Boy, did this save a lot of card stock! PLUS the writing lines up perfectly across both panels of the card!
- Don't forget your embossing Buddy when you work with embossing powder. It sure keeps the stray powder from sticking to the card stock and ruining your project!
- When using Framelits, print your image first on the card stock, and then position your Framelit perfectly over the image and secure it with a piece of Painter's Masking Tape. It keeps the Framelit from having a mind of its own!
To celebrate our 25th Anniversary, Stampin' Up! is re-releasing some of our favorite stamps from the past quarter century.
A different collection of stamps will be available each month starting January 14, 2013. Check them out HERE!
What a beautiful card! Thanks for sharing it.
Posted by: Patty | 01/26/2013 at 07:31 PM
Great card Mike! I love that you turned it into a gate fold card! How clever :)
Posted by: Nina Dee | 01/23/2013 at 05:47 PM
Love all of the glitter and shine. Great tips too, thanks for sharing this fabulous card with us.
Posted by: Sandra Conner | 01/23/2013 at 02:03 PM
Simply Gorgeousness! hugs
Posted by: Diane Oliver | 01/22/2013 at 09:58 AM
Beautiful card! You always make such wonderful cards, I look forward to your blog every week!
Pat
Posted by: Pat L | 01/20/2013 at 03:46 PM
I'm not laughing, Mike! I think it was a great idea and I love the result! Beautiful card! Thanks for the shout out too!
Posted by: Margaret Moody | 01/17/2013 at 06:20 PM
Beautiful gatefold card. All the glitter is special.
Posted by: Doris D. | 01/17/2013 at 01:07 PM
Simply stunning! I always love your color choices and clean look.
Posted by: Kim | 01/17/2013 at 12:38 PM
Oh Mike, this is the most fabulous Valentine that I have seen yet!! TFS!
Posted by: Carol Carriveau | 01/17/2013 at 12:18 PM
Stunning! I do believe I might have to try this! My hubby will be delighted.
Posted by: sharon L | 01/17/2013 at 11:29 AM
I love this Mike! The off center opening makes it unique. Great idea for centering the print on the paper too.
TFS Hugs, Jess
Posted by: Jessica | 01/17/2013 at 10:44 AM
Love the upside down take, Mike. All the glimmer and embossing is gorgeous!
Posted by: Dawn Tidd | 01/17/2013 at 10:20 AM
I loved this Mike.... what a clever idea.... A stamp I rarely use and now I'm going to try this idea... bet it could be a wedding card too... Thx for sharing
Posted by: Mz Cookie | 01/17/2013 at 10:10 AM
So beautiful ... I just pinned it! Thanks for another lovely inspiration!
Posted by: Linda | 01/17/2013 at 09:33 AM
Gorgeous card, Mike! I love the embossing and gatefold design!
Posted by: Ann Schach | 01/17/2013 at 09:14 AM
Love this card...the gate fold and colors.
Posted by: Sharon J. | 01/17/2013 at 08:48 AM
Classy! I love this! Ageless, too.
Posted by: Evelyn | 01/17/2013 at 08:45 AM
Mike, this is so beautiful. The gold embossed heart is stunning.
Posted by: Wendie | 01/17/2013 at 08:38 AM
Happy New Year my friend!
I see you've started out the year with a BANG!!! BAM!!! BOOM!!!
Ha! Beautiful card! You are a fabulous inspiration to me!
Vicki ( & A B of C's)
Posted by: Vicki A. | 01/17/2013 at 08:04 AM
This is beautiful. Thanks for sharing, and thanks for the tips.
Posted by: Teresa C | 01/17/2013 at 08:01 AM
GORGEOUS!!!!
Posted by: Miranda | 01/17/2013 at 07:58 AM
This is absolutely divine! So beautiful! I like how you interlocked the hearts to close the gate-fold! Very clever, indeed.
Posted by: Jan Butler | 01/17/2013 at 06:35 AM
Gorgeous and glamorous! I expect the "doors" to open and Loretta Young to come walking out!
Posted by: linda callahan | 01/17/2013 at 06:34 AM
All around gorgeous!
Posted by: Patti MacLeith | 01/17/2013 at 06:33 AM
The gold embossing is divine!
Posted by: Mary Fish | 01/17/2013 at 06:05 AM