Hi everyone,
Thanks for stopping by and for all your wonderful comments. I'm honored to have you here and I truly appreciate each of you more than you know!
The card I'm sharing today is very similar to the monochromatic one I shared here, but I've changed up a few things... added the silver mirror card elements and used a Nuvo pen for the shimmer instead of glitter embossing powder.
Card: SU's Whisper white and silver mirror, and Tonic's Denim Ripple
Tools and embellishments: SU's Star of Light thinlits, X-cut Merry & Bright dies, Nuvo Sparkle Shimmer pen, Ranger Glossy Accents, and unbranded rhinestones.
Challenges...
#341 Use Snippets at Pixie's Snippets Playground (all dies cut from snippets, including the 'invisble' white layers used to pop up the sentiment)
#382 Super Scraps Saturday at HIMCR (see above for scraps used)
AG at TTCRD
This is my last post of 2018, so THANK YOU for all your love and support during the year. I'm busy planning some new projects for 2019, so I hope you'll join me then, and in the meantime I will still be commenting on any of your posts I see.
December 12, 2018
December 4, 2018
Mini Wrap Journal Pictorial
Hi everyone,
Thanks for stopping by and for all your wonderful comments. I'm honored to have you here and I truly appreciate each of you more than you know!
I've shared a number of mini wrap journals recently, and as mentioned in one of the posts, I did get around to creating this pictorial for you. Of course, by its nature, the post is image heavy, but I hope you'll agree the process is really easy.
What you'll need...
Card: (Shown in image one) Covers (two) 5 3/8" x 6", Spine 1/2" x 6", Center panel 4 1/2" x 6"
Papers: Various folded sheets (I used 5), cut 1/4" smaller than the covers
Twine: Approximately 42" (though the first time you make one, it's better to keep it on the reel until you're sure how much)
Adhesive: Strong glue or double sided tape (I used both Tombow glue and double sided tape)
Optional extras: Additional card for cover elements, inks, dies etc (Distress Inks, my favorite Birch Press Delfina background die, and an SU Timeless Textures stamp used here)
This image, or at least the notes on the post its, is a little confusing, as I mention the front cover twice. Sorry! I just found it easier to cut the front 1/2" wider, then cut the spine from that...
Decorate the card pieces as desired. I used the same direct to paper technique for this one as I have with the others, but kept the front of the front cover plain, so the detailed die cut piece would be the focus.
Score both front and back covers at 1/2" and 3/4" on the short side. I did this after adding the die cut piece to the front (and trimming 1/8" off the height of everything to match the die cut)...
Attach the covers to the center panel using adhesive of choice. Because I inked everything, the join is near enough invisible, but if you look closely you can see it...
And the join is clearer on the reverse, where you can see the uninked front...
Not for long though, as it's now time to add the spine piece. You can use glue, but I used tape for added strength...
Now it's time to wrap the twine around the center panel allowing a little wriggle room. If you're thinking this is where the journal gets its name, you'd be right. I wrap mine 3 times, but it's up to you, and another reason to not cut the twine before creating the first. I tie mine at the bottom, then move the knot as shown...
We're almost done. All that's left now is to slip the pages into the twine on both sides...
And admire your work...
What do you think? Will you be trying it, in this or another size? It's pretty handy as it is, but could be made any size you like. If you do, I'd love to see your creations.
Challenges...
Create your own Background at Incy Wincy (created the inked background before cutting with a background die for the cover)
Linky party #46 December at Crop Stop
#431 Crazy Egg (AG) at 4 Crafty Chicks
I'll be back soon with another creation, so I hope you'll join me then.
Thanks for stopping by and for all your wonderful comments. I'm honored to have you here and I truly appreciate each of you more than you know!
I've shared a number of mini wrap journals recently, and as mentioned in one of the posts, I did get around to creating this pictorial for you. Of course, by its nature, the post is image heavy, but I hope you'll agree the process is really easy.
What you'll need...
Card: (Shown in image one) Covers (two) 5 3/8" x 6", Spine 1/2" x 6", Center panel 4 1/2" x 6"
Papers: Various folded sheets (I used 5), cut 1/4" smaller than the covers
Twine: Approximately 42" (though the first time you make one, it's better to keep it on the reel until you're sure how much)
Adhesive: Strong glue or double sided tape (I used both Tombow glue and double sided tape)
Optional extras: Additional card for cover elements, inks, dies etc (Distress Inks, my favorite Birch Press Delfina background die, and an SU Timeless Textures stamp used here)
This image, or at least the notes on the post its, is a little confusing, as I mention the front cover twice. Sorry! I just found it easier to cut the front 1/2" wider, then cut the spine from that...
Decorate the card pieces as desired. I used the same direct to paper technique for this one as I have with the others, but kept the front of the front cover plain, so the detailed die cut piece would be the focus.
Score both front and back covers at 1/2" and 3/4" on the short side. I did this after adding the die cut piece to the front (and trimming 1/8" off the height of everything to match the die cut)...
Attach the covers to the center panel using adhesive of choice. Because I inked everything, the join is near enough invisible, but if you look closely you can see it...
And the join is clearer on the reverse, where you can see the uninked front...
Not for long though, as it's now time to add the spine piece. You can use glue, but I used tape for added strength...
Now it's time to wrap the twine around the center panel allowing a little wriggle room. If you're thinking this is where the journal gets its name, you'd be right. I wrap mine 3 times, but it's up to you, and another reason to not cut the twine before creating the first. I tie mine at the bottom, then move the knot as shown...
We're almost done. All that's left now is to slip the pages into the twine on both sides...
And admire your work...
What do you think? Will you be trying it, in this or another size? It's pretty handy as it is, but could be made any size you like. If you do, I'd love to see your creations.
Challenges...
Create your own Background at Incy Wincy (created the inked background before cutting with a background die for the cover)
Linky party #46 December at Crop Stop
#431 Crazy Egg (AG) at 4 Crafty Chicks
I'll be back soon with another creation, so I hope you'll join me then.
December 1, 2018
End of Term Blog Hop at House of Cards
Hi everyone,
Thanks for stopping by and for all your wonderful comments. I'm honored to have you here and I truly appreciate each of you more than you know!
The end of the 6 month long DT term at House of Cards would usually mean it's time for a Blog Hop. Today is no different in that regard, but after much thought and deliberation between HoC's owner Mynn and DT Co-ordinator Judy, they have come to the very difficult decision that this month will be the last challenge at House of Cards.
It is, of course, a decision which myself and the other Design Team members fully understand. I'm sure we'll all continue to support both amazing ladies, as well as each other, when the doors to our House close.
I am beyond honored to have been with the team for SEVEN terms, or 3 and half years, plus a GDT spot in early 2015 before joining that July. And have been utterly inspired by all the amazing creations, not just from the DT, but challenge participants too! Thank you!
We're not done yet, and this month's challenge will run until December 15, after which the winners will be posted. Here's the gorgeous inspiration photo...
Our hop sponsor is Beccy's Place...
Markers: Spectrum Noir
Tools and embellishments: Sue Wilson for Creative Expressions Noble Ornate Pierced Squares and Intermediate Weaving dies, Die'sire Downton Abbey Bow die, and Nuvo Sparkle Shimmer pen
Challenges...
#340 Use Snippets at Pixie's Snippets Playground (bow cut 3 times from cherry cobbler card and stacked)
AG at TTCRD
Wk 47 AG at Polkadoodles
Here's the hop order...
House of Cards Blog
I'll be back soon with another creation, so I hope you'll join me then.
Thanks for stopping by and for all your wonderful comments. I'm honored to have you here and I truly appreciate each of you more than you know!
The end of the 6 month long DT term at House of Cards would usually mean it's time for a Blog Hop. Today is no different in that regard, but after much thought and deliberation between HoC's owner Mynn and DT Co-ordinator Judy, they have come to the very difficult decision that this month will be the last challenge at House of Cards.
It is, of course, a decision which myself and the other Design Team members fully understand. I'm sure we'll all continue to support both amazing ladies, as well as each other, when the doors to our House close.
I am beyond honored to have been with the team for SEVEN terms, or 3 and half years, plus a GDT spot in early 2015 before joining that July. And have been utterly inspired by all the amazing creations, not just from the DT, but challenge participants too! Thank you!
We're not done yet, and this month's challenge will run until December 15, after which the winners will be posted. Here's the gorgeous inspiration photo...
Our hop sponsor is Beccy's Place...
Prize - $10.00AU Gift Certificate
Tools and embellishments: Sue Wilson for Creative Expressions Noble Ornate Pierced Squares and Intermediate Weaving dies, Die'sire Downton Abbey Bow die, and Nuvo Sparkle Shimmer pen
Challenges...
#340 Use Snippets at Pixie's Snippets Playground (bow cut 3 times from cherry cobbler card and stacked)
AG at TTCRD
Wk 47 AG at Polkadoodles
Here's the hop order...
House of Cards Blog
Em <--- you are here
Make sure you leave a comment at each person's blog along the way because the prize is hidden and we'll be doing a random drawing from the blogs where it is hiding! :)
After you're done, we would love for you to make a creation to share with us, too.
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