One Sheet Wonder!

Today....A Tutorial!

Hi everyone! Today I am going to show you how to make 8 cards from one sheet of 12" x 12" patterned paper. This is a fun and easy way to make a batch of cards to get your stash replenished! I've included a video tutorial at the end of this post.

For my image and sentiment I am using the High Hopes stamp called "Smiling Flowers" and the sentiment "Sunshine and Sunflowers" that you can find over at One Crazy Stamper.

Here's a "map" of how you will cut your 12" x 12" piece of paper.

I started by first stamping 8 images and sentiments onto Copic friendly paper and coloured them in with my Copic Sketch markers. I then fussy cut the images out.

Next you will need to cut your patterned paper following the "map".

I decided I wanted to layer yellow cardstock under my patterned paper as well. 

You will need:

8 A2 card bases (5.5" x 4.24")

5  cardstock pieces @ 4 2/8" x 5 3/8"

3 cardstock pieces @ 42/8" x 1 5/8"

8 images

8 sentiments

patterned paper cut to the "map" sizes
embellishments of your choice

While I was filming the video and took my pictures I decided to also makes layering pieces for the other 3 strips and white cardstock to put on the inside of each card base. So you will also need:

8 pieces of white cardstock  @ 5" x 3 3/4"

3 cardstock pieces @ 4 2/8" x 1 7/8"

Here's what the paper looks like when cut. (sorry it's not the right pattern, I forgot to take a picture of this before I glued them all together).

After you have everything cut and ready to go it's just a matter of gluing all the papers together, and then adhering them to your card base. You can choose to embellish your cards or leave them plain. I added a few black bows and enamel dots. Of course for me no card is complete until I add a bit of glimmer, so I added some clear Wink of Stella to my flower centers.

I'm just showing the inside of one card so you can see how I added white cardstock so that you have a place to write a note or you could stamp another sentiment inside if you wish.

Copics used:

Large Flower: Y13, Y15, Y17, R20

Left flower: E40, E41, E43, YR02, R20

Right flower: Y00, Y08, R20

Stems: YG61, YG63, YG67

If you have time and want to see how it all came together click on the video below.

Hope you've enjoyed this tutorial and that it inspired you to go make your own "one sheet wonder"!

Happy Crafting!

Supplies:

InLinkz.com

Birdie!

Hello!

Cheri here.....chickens, nests, attitudes, humour....doesn't get cuter than that! This card is showcasing Art Impressions  "Birdie"  (#1834) from the Bird Brain collection of stamps! I am using the sentiment called "Laying an egg" (#1865), which goes perfectly with this set giving you one for the front and one for the inside of your card.

 I just got these paper from Echo Park's Homegrown collection (6x6 pad) and as soon as I saw it, I knew I was going to use Birdie with them!

Super cute sentiment set right?!!

Copics Used:

Body: C1

Beak & feet: YR16, YR18

Comb: R24, R27, R29

Nest: E13, E15, E17, E19, YR24

Have a great weekend and

Happy Stamping 

Supplies:

InLinkz.com

Create A Set

Hello Ai Fans!

It's the second week of the Ai Challenge "Create A Set"! As soon as I heard about the theme of this Challenge I knew I wanted to make a set with a note card holder. I've had this Birdhouse Neighbourhood stamp for awhile and was waiting for the perfect time to use it. This challenge was the "perfect time"!

I used a piece of 12 x 12 patterned paper from my stash and some 4 x 5.5" pre made kraft paper cards. I layered my papers with a dark brown cardstock and added some twine with a bow. 

The sentiment inside is called "Thought of You" and matches the script used on the Birdhouse stamp.

I made the note card holder from a piece of Kraft cardstock. The note card holder design I can't take credit for designing. I followed a tutorial I found on Pinterest, you can find it here. I used a decorative punch along the top and cut a hole out at the top using an oval die cut. A matching piece of ribbon to tie it shut finished my whole project off.

Copics Used:
Trees: YG93, YG95, YG97
Fence: E43, E44, E47
Bird houses:YR02, YR04, YR07,YR09, E30, E31, E33, BG90, BG93, BG96
Bird: Y26
Outline: B000

I hope you will find time to create a set of your own and enter it into our Challenge!

Happy Stamping!

Supplies:

InLinkz.com