Something Saturday - Diagonal Cut Card x 2

Hi there Creators,

I received a gorgeous card from Lee-Allan (one of my Stampin' Up! downline), and I loved the layout of it, so she gave me permission to "case" is Case stand for "Copy and Share Everything".

Before I get going, I forgot to mention in the video, there is an amazing joining special for the month of May, where you can get the usual $235 of goodies for $169, but ALSO you get the New In Colour: Ink Pads, Stampin' Write Markers, Designer Paper, and A4 papers I think it worked out to $124 of extra goodies for free!!  if you want to find out more let me know, or go here:  Join Heather's Team

Here is her card:  How gorgeous is this using the new Mediterranean Blooms Designer Series Paper?

Having inspected it thoroughly (as you do), I decided actually if I'm making one, then it really needs to be 2 (which is possibly what you're meant to do!)  read on for my measurements.......

Then I did a trial run myself with some old retired Designer Paper (never to soon to start making Christmas Cards 🤣) also managed to use up some of my scraps I had lying around the desk!

then I embarked on the video, and decided to use this gorgeous Meandering Meadows Designer Series Paper  I did discover that it's best to cover up the join at the top and it doesn't look fabulous, having said that it doesn't take much to do so, and it does add a pretty "extra".

Righty ho - on to measurements:

Base Card is A5 scored at 10.5cm and folded in 1/2 (which has a front of 10.5cm x 14.8cm)

Then the mat on top is 5mm shorter so: 10cm x 14.3cm (but don't attach this till you've added the DSP Designer Series Paper)

You'll need a piece of A6 (14.8cm x 10.5cm) to initially attach the DSP to.

DSP is cut to 13.8cm x 9.5cm then you put both pieces together and cut as shown in the photo below (just bear in mind you need 2 contrasting pieces of DSP) again retired DSP

Once you've got it cut take 3 matching pieces of DSP and add them to the colour you've chosen to "mat" them with, then cut them down, so there is a border, as shown:

stick it all together (the pieces with borders go on top of the other piece, and up on dimensionals)

 Hopefully that makes sense!

If you missed the video, here it it😃

I hope this inspires you to have a go too!

God Bless love

Heather xox

Something Saturday - Cascading Pleated Fold Card

 Hi There Creators,

I promised when I was showing off my swap cards from OnStage that I'd work out how to create a couple of cards I received.

So, here we go, I have discovered they're called Cascading Pleated Fold Cards! (good start)

Here are my 2 cards I made using this technique, I figured I could have a go at both landscape and portrait cards. 😍

The first one is made using the absolutely gorgeous Meandering Meadows Designer Series Paper. It took a bit of cutting to get it right as I wanted each scene in front to echo the scene behind, but I think I got it!

Then the card I made up in the video ended up like this, I've used the Bright & Beautiful Designer Series Paper (which is happily continuing onto the next catalogue!), and the Ice Cream Swirl Bundle (again continuing on)   Although Sam (Mr 13 year old) did ask what flavour ice-cream is that meant to be?  I said Chocolate & Boysenberry (Hummm, Ok Mum....) 🤣

Anyway on to the measurements....

I worked out that you take your base card, and fold the front of it evenly into 4, 

In the case of my ice cream card, we have an A5 sheet scored and folded at 2.6cm, 5.2cm, 7.8cm, 10.4cm, and concertina these.

Then measure down 2 equal measurements on the "front" of the card that you have concertina'd

I used 2.5cm and 5cm. then you cut the steps.

Then you'll need 2 "mats" for the front 2 step pieces I used 12.3cm x 8cm and 9.7cm x 5.5cm.  Then you can add mats/DSP to the top of this I measured 7mm less for my next mats.

I have a kind of "mud map" of it (this is for the landscape version, but they should be the same concept.)

As you can see for my landscape version I've cut the A4 card in 1/2 length-ways then scored the front at 3.7cm, 7.4cm, 11.1cm and 14.8cm

Then my steps are at 7.4cm and 4.3cm (which should be exactly 3.1cm down and 6.2cm down) (in theory) you can get away with 4.5cm, as I've written down, but it's not exactly 2 equal measurements that way.

I then have mats for the front 2 step pieces as 7.4cm x 10.5cm and 4.3cm x 7cm, and again then add another mat to the top of these 7mm shorter.

If you missed the video, here it is:

I hope you have a go too, and this inspires you to create

God Bless love

Heather xox

Class Cards for February

 Hi there Creators, 

Wow we're 1/2 way through January already!! where did the time disappear to? 

Ok I have 4 cards for you next month all using new goodies, bear in mind that we are in Sale-a-Bration time at the moment (SAB for short) and this means that for every $90 of goodies you order you get to pick a SAB product for FREE - wey hey😍 Check out all the available goodies here: SAB offering.  Or are you tempted by so much that it would be worth joining and getting a continuous discount?  If so there's an amazing deal for people to join: pay $169 and receive either $235 of goodies PLUS the Glass Mat Studio, OR pick another $50 of goodies for your kit, check it out here: Joining Deal

Anyway the class dates are: Thursday 1st at 7pm in Laanecoorie, then Saturday 3rd in Maryborough at 10.30am and Tuesday 6th at 2.30pm (note the new date and time of the midweek, what used to be Wednesday, class)

Here we go.....

I figured everyone knows someone who's musical (or into Rock & Roll), so I created this fun card using the Rock Star Bundle

Next up this pretty stamp from Stippled Roses creates a beautiful pattern.

Then another fun card, I had to use some of the Sale-a-Bration goodies!, I thought it would make a great kids card.

And lastly I know the paper isn't new but it's so pretty, this is the Meandering Meadows Designer series paper which is one of the Online Exclusive packs, with this card the circle on the front is the opening bit, sometimes you just need a card to let someone know you're thinking of them!

Well, I hope you can join us, but if you can't I hope these give you inspiration in your own crafting.

God Bless love 

Heather xox

Something Saturday - Meandering Meadows Mini Cards

 Hi there Creators,

Today I'm showing you how to create 5 really cute mini cards with a single sheet of this gorgeous Meandering Meadows Designer Series Paper (it's an Online Exclusive, in case you're wondering why you haven't seen it in the catalogue) - check the link out to see it!

In the catalogue are these cute 3" square mini envelopes (I rediscovered mine the other day) hence this post came about. 😃 Sometimes you just want a mini card to go with something!

First things first, let's show you the cards, then give you the measurements, and the video

The first set I made up before the video are these ones: bear in mind that there is a different design on both sides of the paper, I've also used the Adhesive Backed Dragonflies & Birds, they actually remind me of the Brushed Brass Butterflies that are in the annual catalogue (which I use a fair bit)  I've also used the Double Oval Punch (bit of a favourite punch - such a handy size)!  The Circle Sayings Stamp set, and Stampin' Write Markers

Then these are the ones I make in the video:  Oh I forgot to say that I used the Adhesive sheets for the card that uses the gilded leafing.

I did use the Stampin' Write Markers, thick ends to colour in the stamps and stamp them, I love the way you get a slightly mottled looking image using them (and the fact that they're such a versatile colouring medium)!  Did you know you can actually pick out certain words/images in the stamp to stamp separately with them, or potentially colour your words/images in many different colours like a rainbow effect?

Anyway I promised to share the card size with you, 

Cut your A4 in 1/2 to make 2 A5 sized pieces, then score down the middle at 7.4cm, and cut into 7cm cards, Voila 3 mini cards out of each A5 sized card. 😁

Then the Designer Paper is cut to 3" squares, then I've cut 5mm off both sides and 5mm off the top or bottom (not both).  This will make the piece the right size for the front of your mini card.  Keep the cut off pieces to create the gold card.

Here's the video in case you missed it:

I hope this inspires you to create

God Bless love

Heather xox