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Tuesday, June 4, 2019

HC SHAPED OPENING GATEFOLD

Good morning!
Today I've used the beautiful die we got with the Cherry Blossom Retreat Collection
as a shaper for my "gate".
To make double layers I did have to draw around the die and fussy cut
but that wasn't hard to do at all.  Try it!


HC PRODUCTS USED      

Other Products:
Soft Shadow Gray Ink, London Fog Memento, ribbon, Copic Markers: BOO, B01, RV00, E50, E21, C01, C03, C05, RV02, Y11, Y15, E33, E35, YG61, G82, E81, W02, W03, W05, E43, E42, YG03, white cardstock, pink cardstock

For more tips on creating with the flower shaping molds, watch the tutorial at https://youtu.be/FSdPL7nXvQE

Instructions:
Card size: 5 1/2 X 5 7/8”.  Cut a pink panel 6 X 5 7/8”, score 1/4" on each long side.  Center Daydream Bridge on the panel and die cut.  Remove die cut and set aside then take the pink panel cut-out and cut it in half vertically.  Cut another pink panel 5 1/2 X 5 7/8” then glue one half of each cut-out onto the back using the scored 1/4"tabs created.  Cut 2 white panels 5 1/4 X 5 3/4" then place Daydream die in the center of 1 of them, draw a line around the outside edge softly  with pencil and cut out then cut in half vertically to match card front.  Glue each half onto corresponding half then glue the other white panel inside card centering.  Glue the pink Daydream Bridge die cut on inside so that when closed the die cut will match cut-out edges on the front.  Die cut 4 Elegant Pocket Accents corners from pink then glue to each front corner.

Stamp using London Fog, die cut and color the wishing well, sign, extra birds and birds on the branch  Stamp using soft gray, die cut and form the Cherry Blossoms (do not sponge as flowers are white for a different look), stamp Cherry Blossoms leaves with Vivid Chartreuse and sponge then die cut and form.  Stamp leaves from Rain Boots and Blossoms using Leaf Green and sponge with Chartreuse, die cut.  Inside stamen into the larger flowers and use Prills on all the tiny blossoms.  Form extra birds with a large ball from the Deluxe Shaping Kit.

Arrange wishing well, sign and birds on a branch inside card.  Foam tape one of the extra birds to the top of wishing well.  Arrange flowers and birds on the front around the edges, both sides.  Add glitter and add a pink linen crumpled bow to the left bottom of front.


The top half of this card opens up to reveal a gift card pocket inside.


HC PRODUCTS USED      
HCD1-7203        Ornamental Tags Die
HCDP1-283        Young At Heart Paper Collection
HCD1-7158        Young At Heart Die
HCPC-3800        Young At Heart Stamp Set
HCD1-7210        Eyelet Border Basic Die
HCD1-7120        Fleur Border Basics
HCD1-7215        Floral Fashionista Die
HCPC-3855        Floral Fashionista Stamp Set
HCFB1-471        3D Petite Florals Shaping Mold
HCPC-3843        Special Birthday Sentiments Stamp Set
ANC811              Tu Tu Pink Prills
85-glitter            CrystalUltrafine Transparent Glitter
159723               DriesClear Adhesive
352854              Metal Tip for Adhesive
HCST1-401         Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit
RACP531            Vivid Chartreuse Green Archival Ink
RACP962            FernGreen Archival Ink
RACP614            Magenta Hue Archival Ink
RACP632            Buttercup Archival Ink
Other Products:
Black cardstock, white cardstock, Copic Markers: RV00, RV10, RV02, RV04, C1, C3, C5, BG10,E50,E51

Instructions:
Card size: 5 3/4 X 6”.  This card is actually a pocket card, the bottom is a pocket for a gift card.  The top lifts to reveal the gift inside.  The curved bottom of the top tucks under the Gift For You tag to keep it closed. Start with a 12 X 6 piece of cardstock and fold in half.  Cut the top with the Fleur Border Basics plain edge.  Cut a black panel with the Eyelet edge and the wide die together.   Cut a piece of pink decorative paper 5 3/4 X 4 and cut the bottom to match white leaving a white border all the way around.  Glue it to the card top.  Glue the black eyelet edge so that the white shows through the eyelet. Cut a pocket for the card base inside 6 X 3” cut pink paper 5 3/4 X 2 3/4" and glue it to the pocket.  Glue the pocket on the bottom and 2 sides to the bottom of card. Cut the A Gift For You tag out of black, white and pink decorative paper and piece together.  Off set the words slightly.  Pop the die cut sentiment onto bottom pocket at a point where the top can barely tuck under it.  Add a black rhinestone to each corner of the card.

Stamp car, and top sentiment using black on white cardstock.  Die cut the sentiment with the Ornamental tags, “highway sign” tag sponge edges with pink and mat on larger black “highway sign”.  Die cut the car and color with Copics.  Stamp the florals with Magenta Hue and Buttercup and the leaves with Fern Green.  Die cut and form.  Add Prills to the centers of flowers then glue flowers and leaves to the back of car.  Add glitter randomly to the card then pop car up on the decorative edge.  Glue sign tag to the left top.

Thanks for visiting today!
Robin


Proverbs 15:1 New King James Version

A Soft Answer Turns Away Wrath
15 A soft answer turns away wrath,
But a harsh word stirs up anger.
Wow, isn't this the truth!  Keeping calm in the middle of controversy is hard but it also defuses the situation most of the time.  NOT reacting to someone is the best.  The other person may even be saying hurtful things against your character that you know is not true, reacting to that only causes them to react to your reaction and a vicious cycle is now started.
What happens when you say something nice back instead, they have no where to go with it and often just feel like a jerk (especially given some time to think about it).
Next time someone is anger and starts trying to stir things up, try giving a "soft" answer instead of reacting.


3 comments:

Jan's Paper Flowers said...

You're amazing my friend! Two absolutely gorgeous cards. You make fussy cutting look like a piece of cake lol. Love how you did the gate fold.

MadAtelier said...

Wonderful cards Robin ♥️

Patricia Manhire said...

These are just beautiful!!