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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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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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 - Reverse Fold Slimline Cards

One simple cut can transform a basic tri-fold into a fabulous Reverse Fold Slimline card!

1. Place a 101/2" x 81/4" piece of cardstock horizontally on your score board and score at 31/2" and 7". Fold along the score lines to make a concertina.

2. Measure and make a pencil mark 41/4" down the left-hand edge of the cardstock. Cut from the pencil mark to the top of the second score line to form the card base.

3. Trim four pieces of patterned paper to 31/4" x 8". You can use four of the same colour, or mix them up for some fun contrast.

4. Three of the patterned paper pieces will need to be trimmed on an angle. The simplest way to do this is to place the off cut from the card base (step 2) on your trimmer or guillotine to act as a guide.

5. Place two of your papers face to face.

6. Lay the long side of the paper against the off cut so that it's on an angle. Manoeuvre the patterned paper so that the corner is at the edge of the blade or cut line, then cut.

7. Repeat the process with ONE of the other pieces of patterned paper. It should be placed face down on your trimmer of guillotine so that it is in the correct orientation for your card.

8. Place the paper over the card base and use a pencil to mark any excess. Trim the excess with a craft knife, trimmer or guillotine.

9. Secure three pieces to the inside of the card, and the fourth piece to the centre panel on the reverse side.

10. Create a belly band by folding a 1" x 81/4" piece of cardstock around your card and securing the ends with glue. Remember not to pull it too tight or you'll have trouble sliding it on and off the card. Decorate with some coordinating patterned paper.

11. Decorate the card and belly band as desired.

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