Number one is a card that mimics a store front window. I'd like this store since it sells cupcakes! For awhile, I saw awnings on cards. Haven't seen any lately, but I wanted to give it a try. I think it's cute! I used the Word Window Punch to create the stripes. Simply punch and adhere to a strip of cardstock. Fold the ends in opposite directions and adhere to your project.
This card qualifies as a punch art card. The only stamping on the card is the sentiment, from the set in the last Occasion Mini Bring on the Cake. That set is no longer available, but I'm a hopin' that it makes it into the new 2011-12 Main Idea Book and Catalog coming out in July. It's a great set. I hope you purchased it! If not, cross your fingers along with me for the July release of the new catalog! I did offer Glimmer paper to the ladies at the workshop, but my sample has just basic Real Read hearts and cherry. I used the Cupcake Punch to make the cupcakes (uhhh, yeah duh Kristine). The paper wrappers of the cupcakes are crimped using the Paper Crimper. Just crimp a strip of paper before you punch it with the Cupcake punch. Super easy. I think this is the kind of card that has a wow effect, but really is simple to put together. The bow is a "Stay Put Bow" taught to me by a wonderful demonstrator, Mary Fish.
Here is a picture tutorial for the stay put bow. It really is simple and keeps your bow from loosening and sliding off the project. First, place a hole in your cardstock where you want the bow to be. I have punched a 1/8" hole.
Take your ribbon and pull both ends from the back to the front side of the project.
Take the loop hanging from the back and bring it around the sides of the project to the front.
Pull the two ends tight and place one end on each side of the ribbon you looped around. No need for someone else's finger. You can now easily tie the two ends!
I did a simple knot and then trimmed the ends! Waalaaa!!
The next card is striking in its simplicity.
The card is a CASE from my upline Linda Gutierrez She made a bunch of samples using the Four Frames Stamp set and the DSP Paisley Petals. These two items are not available right now, but will be in the new catalog. (They were a promotion in April)
I want to show you how to make the bow on this card without having a HUGE lump due to a knot. The larger ribbon can be hard to use for this reason. I never want a huge knot, and bows can be ginormous with 1 1/4" ribbon! So, here's what I did. First, wrap the ribbon around the card to get the length you want.
Next, figure out how long a ribbon "tail" you want and snip a hole into the center of the ribbon. I gave myself about 2" from the end before I snipped. This is a small snip. Don't get all crazy and make a big hole! :-)
Now, pull the other end of the ribbon through the small hole.
I used an Antique Brad on this card, so I opened the brad's legs and wrapped them around the ribbon. (Is it just me, or did that last sentence sound...ummm...naughty?) Trim the ends of the ribbon, and another Waaa laaaa!!!
It's not bulky at all! You could even mail this!
Well, thanks folks for stopping in. I hope you find a opportunity to do a ribbon trick or two!
Kristine
