All The Trucks

I have a fabulous square punch that makes deckled-edge shapes that can be layered side by side to look like tear sheets. I've used 20 of them as the background for this card, then layered pieces of patterned paper over the top to hold my images.

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Layering Images

I have another quick idea to share with you today, using three of the big cement truck images from The Long Haul cut sheets. By layering parts of the image together, similar to paper tole, you can get a wonderful 3D-look that pops right off your card!

1. You'll need three or more of the same image.

2. Use a pair of small scissors to cut out the details. Keep one full image as the base to build on, then cut out layers until you're left with the section of the image that is at the forefront. For me, that is the cab of the concrete mixer.

3. In traditional paper tole, the layers are secured together with silicone glue, but I've used small pieces of thin chipboard to build up my design. Lay the chipboard (or foam tape) on the back of the second image piece then secure over the truck base. Give it a moment to dry, then repeat for the top layer, which in my case is the cab.

For even more dimension, you can use two or three additional images to create more intricate layers. For example, you could add the wheels as a separate layer.

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Christmas in April

The little trucks from The Long Haul set are perfect for creating different occasion cards. The tray of the truck can be filled with red and pink hearts for Valentine's Day, candles for birthdays, or in this case, a big pine tree for Christmas!

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Big Birthday Wishes

S-Fold cards are easy to create and have the added bonus of

displaying the image on both the front and the inside of the card.

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You're Going Places

This card is similar to the one I made a couple of weeks ago, but without the little frames. Having the half images on either side of the card is an easy way to give the impression of movement, as if the trucks are driving across your line of sight. You can do the same thing with other moving objects, including animals and people.

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A Card For Dad

The trucks from The Long Haul set make great cards for Dads...

whether it's a birthday, Father's Day or just to say thanks!

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Tutorial - The Long Haul Slimline Card

Here's a cute card idea that you can use for any image that moves - trains, animals, boats, etc. You just need a couple of the same image and some little frames to give the impression of snapshots.

Cut one of your images in half to separate the front end from the back end.

You'll need a slimline card base, three small frames and some patterned paper to decorate.

Secure the paper to the front of your card, then add some backing pieces for each little frame. Attach the frames over the top using foam tape to give added dimension. (As you can see, I switched out the plain white frames for some with a bit more sparkle!)

Adhere the back half of the image into the first frame, the whole image into the centre frame, and the front half into the final frame. Finish your card with a sentiment and some coordinating embellishments.

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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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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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