Friendship Swap

Last Saturday was the Friendship Swap hosted by Melissa Varga.  About 21 gals from all over Wisconsin gathered to make and swap greeting cards.  Other categories you could participate in were 6 x 6 recipe cards, anything but a card, beautifully decorated  notebooks and a lottery item.  Wow, we sure have some very talented ladies.  I had trouble deciding on which one to vote for in each category!!!  All kinds of prizes were awarded, a delicious lunch was served which included "yummy in my tummy" cheesecake, and there were bowls of candy located on all the tables.

Lady Di, Beth Griffith, Sandy Renner, Sue Bartels and Dana Diorio, all from our Monday night stamping group, attended the swap.  Their cards and other projects were outstanding.  We all left with new cards, new ideas and new friends.

Here's the card I made for the swap.  No, I didn't vote for my own card!
  

But who doesn't love an Owl!!!!

Thanks for stopping by,

Susie 

April Workshop

When I select a card or project for a workshop, I pick out a new stamp set and add all the goodies I think my customers will like.  But what I really need to remember, is to listen to what my customers want.  At last month's workshop Sue Bartels brought in cards for "Show and Tell."  Her card featured our latest Framelit Labels Collection die and the stamp set, Apothecary Art.  We've used both of these and love them, but she stepped it up and made simple changes to make her card even more interesting and creative.  She made a Gate Fold card - it was unique, simple and everyone loved it!

I get it, something different from our standard top or side fold card.  All you need for a Gate Fold Card is one piece of card stock with two scored lines.  

The base card is 4 1/4" x 11" and is scored at 2 3/4" and 8 1/4".  Add Designer Series Paper (DSP) to each panel.  Then layer dies inside each other to cut a frame that will outline the Apothecary Art stamped image.  Attach the frame on the left panel as shown below, and the stamped image on the right panel.  Not only do you have a beautiful card, but we stepped it up and made it unique!  
 

 

Check this card out!!!  Its called the Flip Flop Framelit.  You use the same Framelits Label Die and Apothecary Art stamp set, but the card stock base measures 4 1/4" x 7 1/2" and is scored at 2 3/4" and 3 3/4" to makes a "Z fold."  Use the Framelit Label Die to cut the opening so the stamped image flips to reveal your message on the back.  Pretty cool!!  Thanks Sue for demonstrating this card, making up all the packets and helping out.  I know everyone loved the card!

 

Our final card is the Double Pocket Card.  You'll need the Simply Scored scoring tool and the Simply Scored Diagonal Plate, 8 1/2" x 11" double sided DSP, matching card stock and the Eyelet border punch.

Score the DSP on the side you want to face on the front of the card.  Score at 4 1/4" at the top (short side) of the paper, turn and then score at 5 1/2" on the long side.  Next insert the Simply Scored Diagonal Plate into the Simply Scored scoring tool.  Turn the DSP back to the top and score diagonally at 4 1/2" in the upper right corner, then turn and score again at 4 1/2" in the upper right corner.  Now fold at all scored lines using your bone folder.  I used the Two Tags die to make tags for the pocket on the front and inside the card.  Have fun decorating.

What a fun night.  Nancy Sorenson was our Hostess and she served a delicious dinner and yummy in my tummy dessert.   I made her a wreath for a hostess gift but forgot to take a picture - dah.

If you have any questions, give me a call or send an e-mail.  

Thanks for stopping by,

Susie