New Card Designs you might enjoy

This is my Mom's Card for 2013

Material and Tools used –

Purple 8 ½” X1 1” card stock  is scored and folded at  5 ½”  and cut at 7” to measure  a  5 ½” X 7”  card base.  The corners were rounded with a corner punch.

The decorative white card stock was cut using a Gypsy, Close To My Heart Cricut cartridge and expressions 2 machine.  Using the Gypsy and adjusting measurements I joined the decorative outer edge with the inner oval. 

The Mom embellishment is cut from the Cricut Mother’s Day cartridge and further embellished with stickles.

The lilac flowers are cut using 2 tools 1) Heartfelt Creations  (5 petal posies ) and 2)  Martha Stewart violet punch and the floral vine punch (used as a background base).  The flowers are layered and retouched on the edges with Tim Holt’s Dusty Purple distress ink pad. Mint green pearls were added to the centres to add a finished touch.

The bigger leaves are simply hand cut and ink embellished then glued in place as a filler behind the posies.

The green bow is the pull string type ribbon bow glued in place with Beacon’s glue. (I appreciate its grip on bow materials.)  The final embellishment is a handmade jeweled hat pin inserted behind the bow.

This is a Sympathy Card for a dear friend.
The Card base is 5 X7" cut from 8 1/2" X 11" mauve card stock.
 The dry embossed folder is from Darice,
 the butterfly is from the new Martha Stewart  collection (CHA 2013)
with tiny pearls to accent the body and the stamp is one I purchased from Michael's craft store on sale (A great find at 4$).

This was a play day card using the same new MS butterfly punch as the card above.
The card's dark brown base measures 5 1/2" X 4"
I used mauve on blue card stock for the butterfly and added some bling using  stickles
to coat the openings of the wings.
The DMCV design paper mat is cut from the new Creative Cards cartridge from Cricut
and glued unto the blue 5 1/8" X 3 3/4" background mat.
The banner was cut from the same cartridge and is cut at  3" long X 1 3/4" wide
 the edges are inked using a Memento Coco brown ink pad.  
The thinking of you stamp is from Stampin' Up and embellished with a dark blue rhinestone.

New layout using Pemberley CTMH cardstock

For available 2013/14 Close To My Heart kits visit my web site at www.dorothystevenson.ctmh.com

This the right page of the double layout the circles are Large 9" scalloped cut at 1/3rd.
The other 2/3rd is placed on the left page of the layout.  The smaller one is a 5" scallop.
The remaining straight circles are 1 @ 3" and 2 @ 3 1/4" 2@ 1 1/4".
You can choose the colours of your choice but I used what you see in the photos posted.

The word Sisters are cut out of the same colour as the scalloped (flower) circles.  

They are cut at 1 1/2" using the font of your choice.

The flower embellishments are layered cuts from Circut scalloped circles and stamped with a flower stamp to make petals.  They are cut from the same yellow card stock using the measurements below, DO NOT UNLOAD Paper between each cut (or shapes).  For Large shape (flower) cut 3 @ 1 1/2" ; 2 @ 1 1/4" ; 3 @ 1" and 2 @ 3/4" .
After stamping each flower with the same colour ink layer them in 3's (L,M,S).
They are placed where you desire using a pop dot or as you choose.

Here is the completed double page layout when placed side by side.

Card Folder Video This folder can hold 6 plus greeting cards plus their envelopes

For instructions and photos of the cards and their holders made using the instructions for this video please check out older blog post for December 2012.  Blessings  

Chantilly Scrapbook Layout from Close To My Heart workshop

For  up to date available Close To My Heart scrapbooking and card making kits

visit my  web site at www.dorothystevenson.ctmh.com

 

For this an other inspirations visit my Close To My Heart web site at www.dorothystevenson.ctmh.com
The photo below was rotated by mistake the photo should be seen vertically, 
not horizontally as shown.   The above photo is correct running horizontally. 

The rectangle measurements are as follows
Solid Yellow CS cut 2 @ 3X5" and 2 @ 3X6"
Patterned Yellow CS cut 2 @ 2X5" and 2 @ 2X6"
Patterned Mint Green CS cut 1@ 5 1/2 X 12" and 1 @ 2 1/2 X 12"
Patterned Pink CS cut 2 @ 1/2" X 12" and 1 @ 3X 12"
The background CS is a light sand CS 12X12"

These are the papers left over after completing the 6 page layouts.

The stamp set gives much use for the patterned  sections as background designs for flowers, etc.
The scolloped edge in the pink paisley layout is made from the round stamp, stamped on white card stock and cut in half.  The half circles with each of the title stamps (summer bliss, etc) are made in the same fashion.  The  accent floral buttons and floral chipboard accents are part of the embellishments from the Chantilly workshop.

This is an example guide of the wheel used in the layout using the stamp set.
You may choose your patterns and ink colours to suit your creativity.

Iris Folding instructions, video and photos

After you have created a few designs you will master the art of Iris folding.  It is as easy as folding 1" strips of thin paper, following clockwise (1,2,3) around a basic triangle, square or circle Pattern of fold lines. Here are some photos and instructions to get you started.  

The tree and stocking in this photo was cut using the Cricut cartridge from Close To My Heart 2011.  

The foils used are from wrapping paper cut in 1" by 12" strips,   fold each strip  in half  

to form 1/2" X 12" long.  Wrapping paper works best due to bulk on the back (Folds) of the image.  

The tree design was placed on top of the triangle Iris pattern from the basic shapes found at  www.mykindofliving.com   The stocking was done freehand with no iris pattern.  (Update to mykindofliving web site - it is no longer existent - Please refer to www.circleofcrafters.com/irisfolding)  I just noticed this today while returning to the web site myself.  Thank you for your understanding.

This angel design was found at www.childrenlearningonline.net
click first on Be Creative then on Iris Angel

1. Place a cut out design on top of Iris folds pattern.  

2. Tape one side the card stock to the iris pattern to hold it in place until your project is completed. 

(This also allows you to check the front of your design without misplacement)

3. Using 4 different colours of wrapping paper for the four sides of the square iris pattern 

4.  working from the back of the design starting at number 1 or the shortest outside edge of the design (cut strips of folded paper slightly larger that the pattern and secure to the back of the cardstock using scotch tape

5. Follow the shape as it rotates around the pattern cutting lengths as needed and securing each length with tape.

6. Alternate the four colours working your way in toward the centre Iris to complete  your design.  

This angel and its instructions can be found on the web link at the top of the design.

Videos can also be found on the circle of crafters web site as well as on YouTube.com to help you with its creation.

 These basic patterns plus the oval and other basic shapes can be copied into a Word file or saved as a PDF file and then resized to meet your needs for designs of various sizes.  The downloads are located at www.mykingofloving.com under  Basics 
 
 The triangle pattern formed the ornament design while  the square Iris pattern formed the stocking.  Both designs were cut from the Close To My Heart cricut  cartridge.  My video and others can be found on youtube.   A copy of my video is embedded is this blog.

This teddy can be changed into a kitten by pointing the ears which are the starting folds 

at the top of the head, the second fold is the bottom right foot then moves up to the top left ear for number three 

then down to the left foot for number four.  Number 5 is found on the tip of the left foot extending that folded piece of paper to the tip of the left paw.  Continue following the numbered folds and the lengths securing each strip of paper in place with scotch tape until you reach the centre IRIS.  The iris can be a single piece of decorative paper, a rhinestone, a word (i.e.  name or title) or even a button.  Let your creativity be your guide.  

December YouTube Videos and Instructions

All occasion and Christmas cards.  Gift card holders

The images below correspond with the YouTube videos you should see to the right of my blog under Creative Crafter videos.  If you do not see them you can view them on your YouTube search .

These card holding folders are 3 of 6 created for a bazaar.
Some have ribbon closings and others left open.
The Card stock can be plain and embellished as you wish after completing
the completing the pocket holder.

Each folder is made from one 8 1/2 X 11" sheet of Card Stock.  The heavier weight CS works best
but standard 65 lb.  will do fine as well.
Using you score tools score (from top to bottom) on the 8 1/2" side at 3/4", 5 1/4", 5 3/4" and 10 1/4"
Flip CS to the 11" side and score (top to bottom) @ 2" and 2 1/4" .
To help not make mistakes Cut from the outside edge on each side to the 3/4" score line and from the 11" outside edge to the 2 1/4" line.  Now score your last (Pocket) lines on both edges the 11" side at 1/2".
Zoom in on the photo above to get a close up if this confuses you.
If you want a ribbon closure make a small slit in your side fold to feed your ribbon through.  apply adhesive (I use score tape for its strength) to the top 3/4" score lines first, fold with your scor bone tool (securing the ribbon ties).
Score the remainder of the score lines, apply adhesive and fold in place.
If you wish you can round the inside pocket edge to give a finished look.

 These are other card examples From 2 other folders. These make a great friend/teacher's gift for any occasion. I'd love to see a photo of your completed folder and cards when yours are completed.

 The Following are the dimensions for creating more than 15  cards from just 3 12X12 sheets of card stock. The instructions and the patterns below are taken from the Close To My Heart Christmas 2012 workshop.

Finished project

3 card sketch (layouts)

Here are the dimensions
1st. (upper left) From a solid colour cut 4 @ 5 1/2 X 4 1/4",
2nd (upper middle) From same solid colour cut 1 5 1/2"X 4 1/4" and 5 (strips) 5" X 1/2"
3rd (Upper right) 2nd solid colour choice Cut 5@ 3 3/4X2 1/2"; 5 @ 4 X 2 1/2"; 5 @ 5 1/2X 1 1/4"
Refer to the photo above to clarify.
4th (lower left) using cream colour (used for stamping purposes)  Cut 5 @ 3 X 2 1/1"
 and 10 @ 2 1/2X 2 1/2" (Square)
5th (lower middle) Design pattern paper. Cut 5 @ 3 3/4 X 2 1/2"
6th (lower right) 3rd solid colour Cut 5 @ 3 1/4 X 5" and 5 @ 4 1/4 X 1 1/4".

After finishing paper cuts, use the layout photo for placement or use your creativity to design  a new creation.

Close To My Heart Christmas Stamp set and chipboard Oranments

There is the You Tube video explaining the Close To My Heart chip board cuts and the embossing.   Leave me a comment or question and I will do my best to assist you as best I can.  I would love to hear from you.  You can follow my blog for further ideas and techniques.    Blessings

This is one of the 2012 Christmas stamp sets from Close To My Heart
The cutting details for use with the Artiste (CTMH) cartridge are placed beside 
each stamp on the plastic backing sheet.    
The Chipboard cut out below are a perfect addition to this stamp set

 

         

                     The Blue Blitz and Opaque Silver embossing powder is 
Michael's Reflections brand.

The Light Olive Pearl Green embossing powder below is also Reflections.

The Red Dragon Opaque and Jewel Opaque gold embossing powders are by Stampendous.Purchased at Michaels 

        

I love this Martha Stewart
Bow punch 

I punched out red, green, white and then embossed card stock scraps with glitter embossing powers then punched out some glitter bows as well.  The center of the bows above are accented with gold rhinestones and adhered to the glittered bows with Glossy accents.