Crafts by Beth

Thursday, July 23, 2020

you can do this...

If you like this card, check out my Forever Greenery Series HERE

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Soft Seafoam cardstock

Card base measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"

Scored at 4 1/4"
I actually trim my folded card base to 4 1/16" x 5 7/16"

Card layer (sentiment) measures 4" x 1 3/4"

Cut using Stitched Rectangle die #2

Cut using stitched curved die (non SU) refer to picture below

Scrap for largest sprig

Garden Green cardstock

Card layer measures 4" x 5 1/4"

Die cut using Stitched Rectangle die #1 *

Card layer (inside) measures 5/8" x 5 1/4"
Scrap for sprig

Pear Pizzazz cardstock

Scrap for sprig

Whisper White cardstock

Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 5 1/4"

Die cut using Stitched Rectangle die #1

Forever Greenery Designer Series Paper

Card layer measures 3 1/2" x 4 7/8"

Die cut using Stitched Rectangle die #2

Card layer measures 3 1/2" x 1 1/4"

Die cut using Stitched Rectangle die #2

Die cut using stitched curved die refer to picture below

Card layer (inside) measures 1/2" x 5 1/4"

Forever Fern stamp set

Garden Green ink (used for all sprigs)

Old Olive Stampin' Blend
Stitched Rectangle Framelits and Forever Flourishing dies
Stitched curved lines (non SU)
Satin 1/4" ribbon
Pearl Basic Jewel (dyed)
Dimensionals

Under Soft Sea Foam sentiment layer

Mini Dimensionals

Under right part of Pear Pizzazz sprig

* Stitched Rectangle Framelits are numbered starting with the largest being #1.

I was inspired by this card map

Friday, July 17, 2020

When I challenge myself to make fun fold cards, I also use scrap cardstock and pattern paper. I design the layout and cut my cardstock. If I like a style, I write down the card measurements and keep them together for future use. Look at the messy way I keep this tip.

Wednesday, July 15, 2020

Using Card Maps Tip #2

It can be challenging to come up with new card styles. The best way I find is to take Card Maps, also known as Card Layouts and without hesitation…..and simple cut your BEAUTIFUL Designer Series Paper. GASP!

When I first began using card maps I had to make different sized layers with paper. I began keeping those layers and this has made card making so much easier. Here is a picture of my MESSY card

layers.

Monday, July 13, 2020

Using Card Maps Tip #1

I made proportional card layers that fit on A2 card bases. I started with the typical card layer that is 1/8” smaller than the 4 1/4” x 5 1/2” card base.

I made the following proportional card layers in a sturdy cardstock

4 1/8” x 5 3/8”
4” x 5 1/4”
3 7/8” x 5 1/8”
3 3/4” x 5”
3 5/8” x 4 7/8”
3 1/2” x 4 3/4”
3 3/8” x 4 5/8”
3 1/4” x 4 1/2”
3 1/8” x 4 3/8”

Saturday, July 11, 2020

Five Panel Card

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Pretty Peacock cardstock
Garden Green cardstock
Forever Greenery Designer Series Paper
Forever Fern stamp set
Garden Green, Pear Pizzazz, and Pretty Peacock inks
Forever Flourishing dies
Gold twine

This is card layout was designed by my Stampin' Up! Upline Connie Stewart. This was my submission for a private retreat.

Unfortunately this card is not included in my Forever Greenery Series because the layout was designed by someone else.

Sneak Peek - Forever Greenery Series

This is the newest card added to my Forever Greenery Series using Stampin' Up!'s Forever Greenery Designer Series Paper, Forever Fern stamp set and Forever Flourishing dies. The tutorial will be available for purchase or free with you $50 Stampin' Up! purchase from me using the current Hostess Code located at the top right corner of my blog. If you are using an iPhone, at the bottom of the first page to my blog you have to click on "View web version" to see the Hostess Code.