From The Whole Flock

I've created two cards using the same design but with different coloured images and papers. I'm always amazed by the way colour influences our preferences and opinions. Which do you prefer?

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Double Embossing

Double embossing is a great way to get extra oomph from your embossing folders. Not only do you get the impression from the folder, but you can also add a great texture and colour with your embossing powders. There are two ways to do this technique, the first is to swipe a versa mark ink pad over the embossing folder before running the cardstock through your machine, then sprinkling it with powder and heat setting. Or, you can dry emboss the cardstock first, swipe the ink pad over the raised sections of your cardstock, then sprinkle it with powder and heat set. Try both methods to see the difference!

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A Little Bird For You

Brown and blue is a fabulous colour combination, or in this case, kraft and blue. I always have a healthy stack of kraft cardstock in my stash, I find it comes in handy for most holidays and occasions.

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You're Going Places

A quick card share from me today, featuring three of the trucks from The Long Haul cut sheets set plus one of the stamped sentiments. I added some white gel pen borders and a few Nuvo drops for extra interest.

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Loads of Cheer

I have a bright and cheerful card to share with you today, created with a mix of patterned papers from the Celebrations set and one of the pretty coloured trucks from The Long Haul cut sheets. I used a fine line pen to add borders around all my patterned papers, then stamped over the image to add a black outline.

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Tutorial - Double Decker Pop Up Cards

I really enjoyed tweaking this card to make the instructions super simple no matter what size cardstock you're using. For reference, I started with a sheet of A4, but this tutorial will work just as well with letter size.

1. Place your cardstock horizontally on your trimmer and cut in half.

2. Place one of the halves horizontally on your trimmer and cut in half again.

3. Place one of those halves horizontally on your trimmer and cut in half. You should now have four pieces of cardstock - one large, one medium and two small. See the photo below.

4. Take the medium piece of cardstock and trim one long end so that you are left with 41/2".

5. Place the 41/2" piece on your scoreboard and score at 1", 2", 3", and 4". Make valley folds along each score line.

5. Apply glue or double sided tape to the 1/2" section. Bring the other side of the cardstock over and secure to form a square tube. Set aside.

6. Place the large piece of cardstock horizontally on your score board and score in half. Fold along the score line, pressing firmly to create your card base. 

7. Score the front of your card in half again and fold backward to form an S-fold.

8. Decorate the card base with coordinating pieces of patterned paper that are slightly smaller than the cardstock so you end up with a small border around all four sides. (Alternatively, you can stamp the entire sheet with images and coloured inks.)

9. Apply glue or strong double sided tape to one side of the square tube you created in step 5. Secure it in the middle of your card, slightly to the right of the centre fold line, and evenly spaced between the top and bottom edges of the card. See the photos below for correct placement.

10. Press the square tube flat. Apply glue or strong double sided tape to the left hand side and close the card over the top. This will secure the tube inside your card.

11. The two small pieces of cardstock will form the front and inside panels. Be aware that the right hand side of the inside panel will be visible from the front of the card. If you prefer not to see the panel when the card is closed, you can either trim the inside panel to a narrower size, or use a wider panel on the front of the card.

INSIDE PANEL IS VISIBLE FROM THE FRONT OF THE CARD

12. Time to decorate! I placed one of the little chicks on the very edge of the inner panel so that it looks as though it's peeking around the corner. You might like to add a decorative border strip, a piece of patterned paper, or simply keep the whole panel white. 

13. Add glue or double sided tape to the top section of the square tube. Secure your decorated, inner panel over the glue and push the card closed to make sure it folds flat. 

14. Decorate the second panel as desired.

15. Close the card and attach the front panel to the left hand side, centring it over the card front. Add your finishing touches and you're done!

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