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Sunday, August 22, 2010

Club Create part 7 and 8

Wow...I can not believe this is August 21!!  It feels like the time is racing past me this summer.
Well, here are the last 2 installments of my first Club Create Card series...I did not realize what an undertaking this would be, but I hope you are enjoying these cards, and are able to use the techniques to create your own beautiful creations.

Part 7 Cards are both made using Grape Cardstock and supplies from Simply Beautiful

Card 1:
Supplies:
1.  Grape Cardstock cut to 8 1/2"x 5 1/2"
2. Yellow Patterned paper from Simply Beautiful Story Box or Milestones (your choice)
3.  Patterned paper from Simply Beautiful Milestones (purple and blue with flowers)
4.  Simply Beautiful Paper Flowers (purple and blue, and white daisy)
5.  Foam adhesive and tape runner
6.  Paper trimmer.

Step 1:  Score Grape card stock a 4 1/4" so that you have an A2 card measuring 5 1/2"x 4 1/4" when folded in half.
Step 2:  Trim yellow patterned paper to 5 14" x 4" and adhere to the front of the card.
Step 3:  Trim Blue and Purple Patterned paper to 5" x 3 3/4" and adhere to the top of the card.
Step 4: Adhere a Medium Sized purple and blue flower to the flower in the cent of the card - make sure the petals are off set of the pre-printed flower.
Step 5: Adhere the White Flower to the center of the blue and purple flower using a small foam square.

Now you have a beautiful card ready for any occasion!

 Card 2:
Supplies:
1. Grape Cardstock cut to 8 1/2"x 5 1/2"
2.  NSD Simply Beautiful Borders Kit (Customer Gift)
3.  Yellow Patterned Paper Cut to Approx. 3" - 3 1/2" depending on your preference.
4.  Yellow and purple tag from Simply Beautiful Tags
4: Tape Runner and Foam Adhesive

Step 1: Score Grape card stock a 4 1/4" so that you have an A2 card measuring 5 1/2"x 4 1/4" when folded in half.
Step 2.  Using your Tape Runner, adhere the grey border to one side of your card.  Trim off the excess and repeat on the other side.
Step 3: Adhere the yellow square to the center of your card.
Step 4: Using Foam Squares, adhere the tag to the center of your card.
Now you can add a sentiment to your card, either using stickers or stamps - the possibilities are endless!
You can also watch me make these cards here:




Club Create Part 8:
The last project in this series is 1 card and some quick tags.  Enjoy!

Card 1:
Supplies:
1.  Mediterranean Cardstock cut 8.5" x 5.5"
2.  Pink Patterned Paper from Simply Beautiful - Storybox/ Milestone/ scraps - cut 4.25"x5.5"
3.  Simply Beautiful Flowers
4.  Decorative Border Punch - Any by Fiskars or Martha Stewart

Step1: Score Mediterranean Blue Cardstock at 4.25" and fold in half to create and A2 card.
Step 2: Cut your Pink Patterned Paper in half  so that you have 2 pieces measuring 5.5" x 2,25".
Step 3: Using your border punch, punch a border longways down 1 side of each piece of patterned paper.
Step 4:  Adhere the straight sides to your card, the decorative borders should face each other in the center of the card.  You can trim down your flat sides to allow more space between the borders if you would like.
Step 5: Gather your flowers - you will need 1 green, 1 orange, 1 purple, and 1 pink and white.
Step 6.  Layer all your flowers on top  of one another, except the green flower,  and adhere using Tape or Glue pen.
Step 7: Cut your green flower in quarters, giving you 4 pieces, and adhere to the bottom of your layered flowers.  Be sure they stick out to be seen - the should look almost like leaves.
Step 8:  Adhere the layered flowers to the center of the card.
You can now add your favorite message or sentiment.

Tags:
Supplies:
1.  Grape and Mediterranean Cardstock
2. Simply Beautiful Paper Ribbon
3.  Simply Beautiful Flowers
4.  Tape Runner
5.  Scissors
6.  Tag Maker

Step 1: Punch out tags using your Tag Maker.  Shown are 2 Mediterranean and 1 Grape.
Step 2:  Measure out 2 inches of your choice or Paper Ribbon and adhere to your tag as shown.
Step 3.  Adhere flower of choice as shown.  This project works best with the smaller flowers, but you can also use the larger flowers in the center of the tags.

Now you have some great tags to be used as gift tags, embellishments for cards, or journaling spots for your albums.  This is a great way to use up scrap paper, extra paper ribbon, or spare flowers.

Watch the vidoe here:


Thanks for stopping by.  I hope you have enjoyed this series as much as I have.  Next week I will show you great cards using Creative Memories Make a Wish Product.  It's a great way to create beautiful pages and gifts while helping a great cause.  Stay tuned for more great projects, and a chance to come to one of our classes!

Happy Scrapping!