The Two-Step Card (CASE)

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Today I am sharing a CASE'd card with you (for those not in the know it stands for Copy And Share Everything) from the talented Julia Carmichael of Paper Into Love from the USA. She and her daughter produce some stunning pieces and so I thought I would tweak one of her designs to match the materials I had to hand. You can view the original card HERE.

I have used the same colours as in the original card for the stamping (apologies for the slightly orange cast to the photo above - not sure what is going on there!) but changed up the way in which the splatters were made (I used that essential stamp set 'gorgeous grunge'), the ribbon, and I added one of the oh-so-shiny vintage buttons. Here I have tried to capture the sparkle on the button as it refracts the light - but it doesn't do it justice. Tying through a little linen thread ensures the button isn't too glamorous for the card though!

I didn't have the same ribbon as on the original card, so I swapped it out for some ruffled trim in Pistachio Pudding. I am so gutted that this ribbon was retired as it is so so pretty. The next shot shows you more of the fabulousness that is two-step stamping - one of my go-to techniques for creating depth, drama and that wow-factor! Stampin' Up! do two-step stamping so well, and there are lots of designs to choose from. For those of you not in the know - two-step stamping is essentially a way of layering up co-ordinating images, so you stamp one colour directly over a previously stamped image in a different colour - usually using the Stamp-a-ma-jig tool to help you line them up.

I am off to guide camp in just over a week, there are lots of preparations to be done for that - so forgive me if I am a bit quiet for the next fortnight! Fingers crossed it doesn't rain too much while living under canvas...

Happy Crafting

Becky

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Too Kind	Gorgeous Grunge	Vintage Faceted Designer Buttons	Linen Thread
Baked Brown Sugar Classic Stampin' Pad	Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin' Pad	Crisp Cantaloupe Classic Stampin' Pad	Pistachio Pudding Classic Stampin' Pad
Strawberry Slush Classic Stampin' Pad	Card Stock A4 Baked Brown Sugar	Card Stock A4 Coastal Cabana	Whisper White A4 Card Stock
Scallop Edge Border Punch	Stampin' Trimmer	Snail Adhesive	Mini Glue Dots

Gingham Garden Washi Tape

Good Afternoon!

Today I want to share the card I showed you on Wednesday in a little more detail and show you how you can make your stash stretch that bit further by getting two card toppers from just one piece of paper!

Here is the card I shared with you on Wednesday:

The Butterfly is created by covering a rectangle of white card with strips of washi tape, then punching the butterfly shape out of the cover card. Here is a close up so you can see the amazing detail of the printed washi tape:

Now I said I would show you a way to make two toppers from the one piece of card. Here's how: Simply trim down the waste card from which you punched out the butterfly!

Take a look and see what I mean:

Here all I have done is cut the piece of card I had already covered with washi tape and punched the butterfly out of into a rectangle, then rounded the corners. I stamped a coordinating butterfly in the centre shape (although I think a different colour may have had more impact!), and added layers with dimensional adhesive and some bling with the rhinestones! Come back and see the whole card later this week...

Happy Crafting

Becky

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Gingham Garden Designer Washi Tape	Happy Day	Elegant Butterfly Punch	Papillon Potpourri
Card Stock A4 Pear Pizzazz	Pear Pizzazz Classic Stampin' Pad	Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad	Whisper White A4 Card Stock
Wildflower Meadow Textured Impressions Embossing Folder	Basic Rhinestones Jewel Accents	Stampin' Dimensionals	3/16 Inch Corner Punch

WOW! How? - Card into Treat Box Tutorial

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As promised on Sunday here is the treat box tutorial for you. I have used the Good as Gold Sale-A-Bration Kit, but you could use any card blank that measures 3.5" x 5" when folded and swap out an envelope liner for some pretty patterned Designer Series Paper. I have done this tutorial in lots of detail so it is suitable for complete beginners. If you have any questions please ask in the comments section and I will do my best to answer!

Here is what we are aiming for:

You should allow approximately 20 minutes for this make.

STEP 1:

Gather up tools and materials

You will need:

Paper snips

Scoring tool

Adhesives (I used multipurpose liquid glue, sticky strip and dimensionals)

1/4 sheet of A4 Whisper White card

1 set of materials from "Good as Gold" card kit

Optional:

Window sheet (or scrap of acetate)

Punch or die measuring a maximum of 1-3/4" across.

Bone Folder

Step 1: Gather tools and materials

STEP 2:

If using Good of Gold kit: Trim 1/8" off your opened out card blank so it measures 4-7/8" x 7"

If using own card blank, trim your patterned paper lining to the same size as your base card.

Step 2: trim off 1/8" from the long side

STEP 3:

Mount your envelope liner / patterned paper centrally onto your card blank. Once dry, trim off any overhanging edges.

Step 3: Mount and trim off excess.

STEP 4:

Carefully score at 1/2", 1.5", 2.5" and 3.5". If using envelope liner make sure to score the end without the foil! I scored both sides to make the folds crisp.

Step 4: Score 4 lines at 1" intervals, starting at 1/2"

STEP 5:

Add sticky strip the the end tab (if using the Good as Gold kit, put the tape on the spotty side!)

Step 5: Add tape to tab

STEP 6 (optional - if not proceed to step 8):

Die cut or punch a window in your box. Circle punches work well such as in the first photo, or here I am using a die. Make sure that any punching is in the first 2 inches (marked by scores) after the line of tape (shown in red in the picture).

Step 6: Create window or aperture

STEP 7:

Cut a small piece of window sheet or acetate to cover the shaped hole. Fix in place with tape or glue dots.

Step 7: Cover aperture with window sheet

STEP 8:

Crease the scores you have made and stick the tab to the back of the box to make a 1" square tube.

Step 8: Stick into square tube.

STEP 9:

Cut two 2" x 2" squares from your piece of Whisper White card.

Step 9: Cut 2 squares, each 2" x 2"

STEP 10:

Score each of the small squares at 1/2" and 1-1/2" in both directions

Step 10: Score tabs onto squares

STEP 11:

Cut the corners off, fold along the score lines, then add a dab of glue to the flaps before inserting ONE of the squares. Keep the second square to put in AFTER you have inserted any treats :)

Step 11: Add one end-square to box, keeping other end reserved until after box filled with yumminess!

STEP 12:

Trim your remaining Whisper white piece to 2-3/4" x 4-1/8", then mount onto the back of your box.

Step 12: Trim white card to size and mount.

STEP 13:

Embellish front and back of the box with the lovely pre-cut tags. I have used dimensionals to mount the sentiment and add impact.

Step 13: Embellish box as desired.

STEP 14:

Last but not least use the two strands of twine to tie a bow around the box. If you are careful and tie the box towards one end of the twine, you may have enough twine left over to tie a second mini bow on the opposite side!

Step 14: Tie a bow - front

Step 14: Tie a bow - back (using leftover twine)

TA DAAAA!

Here are two of the finished boxes, just using different windows. I think the 'I Love U' is my favourite. Which is yours? Let me know and leave a comment!

If you have enjoyed this tutorial then please leave me a comment, or share it on Facebook / Pinterest / Twitter!

Happy Crafting!

Becky

I work hard to produce these materials, so if you are a demo and would like to use this idea for a class then please email me first to gain my consent - I am happy to share :) I just don't appreciate people claiming my work as their own! Thanks for your understanding.

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Good As Gold Card Kit	Whisper White A4 Card Stock	Tombow Multi-Purpose Adhesive	Sticky Strip
Stampin' Dimensionals	Paper Snips	Simply Scored	Bone Folder
Medium Window Sheets	Label Card Thinlits Die