Create & Take: Owl Fold-a-long

Hi bloggers, we have an owl-tastic card for you today using the Jen Long Owl Fold-a-long card die by Sizzix. Be the envy of all your crafting friends by making a unique shaped card. Also check out the Jen Long Fox Fold-along card die by Sizzix.

So let's get started.....

Products:

Sizzix Jen Long Owl Fold-a-long Card Die

Woodware Older, Wiser Stamp

Marianne Fancy Flower Die Set

Bazzill Basics Cardstock in Green, Brown, Pink, Black, Orange and White

Prima Heaven Sent Paper Collection - Joyful Arrival

Pink Iridescent Bubble

Victorian Velvet Distress Ink Pad

Viva Feather Stamp Set

Instructions:

1. Die cut the owl from patterned paper and fold along the score lines. 

2. Die cut the centre owl from white card, stamp the wording with black ink and stamp the feathers with Victorian Velvet ink. Sponge the edges with Victorian Velvet.

3. Die cut the different pieces of the owl from various coloured cardstock. Since the owl die set only includes one die for the eyes, wings and face you will need to die cut these pieces twice and flip them over to use on the other side of the card. We recommend using a non textured cardstock when cutting these pieces so you don't notice the difference in cardstock when you flip the piece over.

4. Die cut the flowers and shape the petals and build them up to make a 3D flower. Add a pink iridescent bubble to the centre of the flower.

5. If desired add some ink to the edges of the card pieces before sticking and assembling.

These cards are such a fabulous alternative to the usual card blanks and would also make wonderful party invitations.

Scrapbook Club Sneak Peek: Beautiful Baby

Hi bloggers, Sarah has given us a Sneak Peek of  this Saturday's Scrapbook Club called Beautiful Baby, using the Cuddle Girl and Cuddle Boy paper collections from Authentique.

Layout 1

Layout 2

Sarah designed a double page layout using Cuddle Girl however the class has an option of choosing between a Baby Girl or Baby Boy layout or one page of each.

If you have chosen a Baby Girl and Baby Boy design, please note that Layout 1 will be Baby Girl and Layout 2 will be Baby Boy.

Photos:

For this design, you will need approx. 5-6 photos.

Layout 1 will require 1 or 2 photos that are 3" x 3".

Layout 2 will require 4 photos that are 3" x 4".

Sarah has used black and white photos in her layout to blend in with the colour palette but please feel free to choose your preferred colour palette for you photos.

Photos can be added easily to these layouts after the class if you are unable to bring photos with you.

Create & Take: Vintage

Good morning bloggers! We've got another fabulous Create & Take for you this week, perfect to use for a man's birthday card. Caz designed this card last week using the new Great Outdoors collection by Carta Bella and the new Kool Kats stamp set by Penny Black.

So let's get started.....

Products Used:

Penny Black Kool Kats Clear Stamp Set

DF3407 Marianne Tire Track Folder & Die Set

CR1355 Marianne Grass Die Set

Minc Foil in Gunmetal

Minc Machine

Bazzill Basics Cardstock in Grey, Green, Black and White

Carta Bella The Great Outdoors - On the Road Paper

Black Versafine Ink

Watercolour Pencils

White Pen

Instructions:

1. Stamp the image onto white card and colour with watercolour pencils. Fussy cut around the image and stick 3D foam on the back.

2. Cut square of On the Road paper to fit the size of the card base.

3. Cut a piece of Grey Bazzill Basics to create a road. Cut the cardstock at a slant to give a more realistic look. Use a white pen to create lines on the middle of the card.

4. Die cut grass from green card and stick behind the road.

5. Die cut the tire tracks die from Black cardstock.

6. The phrase has been computer generated and printed from a laser printer so that foil can be added using the Minc Machine. Add the gunmetal foil on top of the wording and put through the Minc machine.

7. Assemble the card as per the picture above.

Create & Take: A Little Birdie Told Me

Hi bloggers, it's that time of the week again to review last week's Create & Take and this design comes from Heidi Green using one of the new dies from Tutti Designs.

So let's get started.....

Products Used:

Tutti Designs Birdies Trio Die

Tim Holtz Crazy Talk Stamp Set

Stampendous Fronds Stamp Set

Bazzill Basics Almond Cream Cardstock

Bazzill Basics Turquoise Cardstock

Bazzill Basics Eyelets/Vintage Lace Cardstock

Versafine Vintage Sepia Ink Pad

Tim Holtz Broken China Ink Pad

Stickles Mercury Glass Glitter Glue

Instructions:

1. Die cut the Birdies Trio from Turquoise card, edge with Broken China ink.

2. Stamp chosen flower from Fronds set to four corners of the card using Broken China ink.

3. Cut a square of Almond Cream card to measure 9cm x 9cm.

4. Also cut a square of Eyelets/Vintage Lace paper to measure 8.5cm x 8.5cm. Stick on top of the Almond Cream square card.

5. Using Versafine Vintage Sepia ink stamp up 'A little birdie told me' at the top and bottom of the card centrally and then 'it's your birthday' on the other two sides of the card.

6. Stick Bird Trio onto the square pieces of card and layer onto the card.

7. Add Mercury Glass to flower centres on die cut and also onto the stamped flowers around the corners of the card.