Fancy Folds and Moving Cards

There is a fun new class going on over at StampNation called Fancy Folds and Moving Cards.  It is free to all StampNation members.  Today is my turn to share a technique with you, so I created a pinwheel card.  The idea isn't originally mine, but I used several sheets of paper coming up with measurements that would fit our standard  A2 size card envelopes.   Here is a sneak peek of what you will learn to create on today's tutorial.

Direct link to youtube: https://youtu.be/jDgyzwACRog

Stamps: You Did It (Catherine Pooler Designs)
Ink: Midnight (CPD)
Paper: Crumb Cake, Love Blossoms DSP stack, White (SU)
Accesories: Simply Stated: Congrats Die (CPD) Simply Scored with Diagonal Plate (SU)

Don't forget to check out the Calling All Sistahs blog to see who the first Girl Friday joining our Encouragement Squad is.  :)

http://callingallsistahs.blogspot.com/

Oh My Stars

This card was originally created back in September for the Isreal challenge for World Card Making Day on StampNation.  I ended up making a different card for that challenge that I liked better, and didn't post this one.  Instead I saved it for March to bring a touch of spring green and yellow to my blog.

The background was created by sponging Squeezed Lemonade ink on white cardstock, then I added a stencil and sponged on the Salty Ocean.  Yellow + Blue = Green.  For the star I used the inlaid die cutting technique. By die cutting the star layers out of 3 colors I had leftovers to make two more cards.

This card would be great for a guy's birthday or any type of congratulations.  It's often difficult to find stamps and dies that work for teen/tween/twenties guys, but CAS-ual Fridays Stamps has several that I have used often.

Stamps: Twinkle (CAS-ual Fridays Stamps)

Ink: Squeezed Lemonade, Salty Ocean (Distress) Night of Navy (SU)
Paper: Whisper White, Daffodil Delight, Night of Navy (Stampin' Up!)
Accessories: Hanakkuh Die (CFS) Square Tile Stencil (My Favorite Things)

Ranger Distress Ink Pad, Squeezed Lemonade

Ranger Distress Mini Ink Pad, Squeezed Lemonade

Ranger Distress Mini Ink Pad, Salty Ocean

Ranger Distress Ink Pad, Salty Ocean

Ranger Ink Blending Tool, 1 Inch Round

My Favorite Things Stencils, Square Tiles by Mona Pendleton (Retiring)

Midnight Muse Graduation

Today's card is similar to yesterday's card with a few tweaks.   This card is flipped on it's side.  I used the new Midnight Muse, Sahara Sand and Crumb Cake instead of just Black.  Midnight Muse is such a deep, rich color.  I really like it.  It falls between Night of Navy and Not Quite Navy.

On a side note, something has gone terribly wrong with my camera. I'm hoping it's just that the batteries were super low. I had to run through all the different settings on my camera just to get these 2 shots.   Do you have any good camera recommendations?

Creative Blessings,
Heather North

En Francais

Soft Suede Taffeta Ribbon

Teeny Tiny Wishes

Happy Graduation ~ PDCC132

Graduation cards are in high demand right now.  Here is an elegant, yet simple card to make for any grad. 
The color combo comes from this week's color challenge at the Play Date Cafe.  I thought the new Summer Starfruit color was a good yellow for this challenge, and black & white are always nice on formal cards.

Hopefully you picked up the Rue Des Fleurs stamp set before the Occasions Mini catalog was over.  If not, then keep your fingers and toes crossed that it will show up in a future catalog.  It was such a pretty set. 

I'm not yet sure which grad(s) will be getting this card.  It is one that I will probably make a few more of, so I have extra on hand.  Now that I have a child in high school it seems like I know more people who are graduating.  :)

Creative Blessings,
Heather North

Teeny Tiny Wishes

En Francais Background Stamp

Basic Black Scallop Dotted Ribbon

Word Window Punch