A2-sized Z-fold cards - March Class 1

Today's class was about making true Z-fold cards in an A2 size - NOT fold-back cards, but cards where all three panels are the same width.  To make the card bases, I needed cardstock that was larger than 12".  You can see what I did - including how to cut something that's a bit longer than 12 x 12 - in this video. 

These projects were made using the Florals in Bloom designer series paper (DSP), as well as a couple of retired papers from packs we’ve used previously (Floral Impressions, Otterly Adorable)

You can see closeups of the cards we made below.

Modifying a Scrapbooking Workshop Kit

Today I've got several scrapbook spreads that started with this Scrapbooking Workshop Kit from Stampin' Up! called Weekend Adventures.  It includes instructions for creating these three double-page spreads about being in the "great outdoors":

I chose to adapt this kit to create several pages with different themes.  I have two videos that show what I did.  Weekend Adventures Part 1 covers the basic modifications I made and why - along with cutting the papers and arranging the layouts.  Weekend Adventures Part 2 covers embellishing and finishing.  This includes a bit at the end of the video about how to add brochures or other large memorabilia to your page without taking up a bunch of space.

 

 

This post shows my finished pages.

Aspects of Composition - February Class 2

I apologize for the late posting of these class projects - but the delay means there IS an accompanying YouTube video!  

This class is part 2 of Aspects of Composition.  In it, I discussed the following concepts: Visual Weight and Balance, Proportion, and Odd versus Even.  These cards were created to demonstrate some of these concepts.  All three focus on the Trusty Tools stamps and Trusty Tools dies.  Below is a closer look at each card.

Aspects of Composition - February Class 1

 

Mea culpa!  I THOUGHT I had posted this month's class cards a long time ago, but I guess with the steep learning curve about creating You-Tube videos, it skipped my mind.  BUT, the good news is that if you want to see how to create these cards, I have a video!  Here's a link to my YouTube channel.  I'd love to have you subscribe.

 

This month's classes were about aspects of composition in card making.  This first class was specifically about: focal, rule of thirds, and visual triangles.  You can watch it here:

 

 

Here's a look at the cards we made - each one demonstrating one or more of those concepts.  All cards used papers from the Floral Impressions DSP (designer series paper).  

Heart Easel & More - January Class 2

Today I have four cards - made from two different half sheets of designer series paper (DSP) called Marbled Elegance.  I also used stamps and dies from the Hearts of Elegance bundle.  I'm using up some of my stash, so both papers and stamp/die bundle are currently discontinued.  However, there are plenty of materials currently available that would work well.  Try this paper, and this stamp/die bundle.

There is a video that shows how I made these cards - here:

 

More Easels

Today I have a few more easel cards - same structures as the last post - just decorated differently.  I'm again using up some of my Stampin' Up! stash, so not all materials are still available.  If they are (as of this posting), I'll add links so you can find them.  Most card bases start with Basic White Thick cardstock, and many use Tuxedo Black Memento ink.

Variations on Easels - January Class 1

Today I have a trio of cards that are all variations on easel cards.  While it's fun to use new things, sometimes we need to use up our current stash, and that's what I'm doing with these cards.  So, many of the items are discontinued, but you can find plenty of pretty papers, stamps & dies to use to make similar cards here. Where materials are still available as of this writing, I'll provide links to them. 

 

You can find a video about how I made these cards - here: