Patterned Party Hinged Card Tutorial

Hello stampers!  Today's little project has a little surprise!  Instead of opening from the side, this hinged card swings up to reveal your message. 

 

Stamps: Patterned Party

Ink: Perfect Plum

Markers: Perfect Plum, Marina Mist, Pumpkin Pie

Paper: Marina Mist, Perfect Plum, Crumb Cake, Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White

Designer Series Paper: Polka Dot Parade 

Accessories: 3/16" Brads - Brights collection, 1/16" Handheld Circle punch, Stampin' Dimensionals, Scallop Edge Border punch

Start with a Crumb Cake standard card base measuring 4-1/4" x 5-1/2".  To create the top half, adhere a 5/8" x 4-1/4" strip of Designer Series Paper to Marina Mist card stock (4-1/4" x 3").  Stamp your image on Whisper White card stock and layer onto Pumpkin Pie card stock.  Adhere the image to the Marina Mist piece using Stampin' Dimensionals, extending the image about 1/2" below the bottom of the Marina Mist card stock.

To create the bottom half, punch a border along the top of the Perfect Plum card stock (4-1/4" x 3") using the Scallop Edge border punch.  Stamp "Happy Birthday to You" using Perfect Plum ink.

To create the hinge, place the Marina Mist card stock on top of the Crumb Cake card stock, but do not use adhesive!  Next, place the scallop edge of the Perfect Plum card stock over the bottom of the Marina Mist card stock and align with the bottom of the Crumb Cake card stock.  The Perfect Plum and Marina Mist pieces should overlap by about 1/2".  Add adhesive to the bottom and sides of the Perfect Plum card stock and adhere to the Crumb Cake card stock.  Important Note: Do not put adhesive all the way to the top of the Perfect Plum card stock or else the Marina Mist piece will not swing freely!

Last step - Punch a 1/16" hole through all three layers of card stock and attach a Pumpkin Pie brad through the hole.  And that's it!  You're done!  To reveal the space for your message, slide the Marina Mist piece up and to the left.

Reason to Smile

Here is a quick project I wanted to share with you!  This card features the Reason to Smile stamp set, which you can get for just $5 with a minimum $50 purchase during the month of July.  This set is exclusive to this promotion and will not be made available for purchase at a later date, so get it now while you can!

 

Stamps: Reason to Smile, Made for You

Ink: Basic Gray, Baja Breeze, Rose Red, Daffodil Delight

Paper: Baja Breeze, Whisper White, Rose Red, Gumball Green

Punches: Large Oval, Scallop Oval

Big Shot: Elegant Bouquet embossing folder, Top Note Bigz die

Accessories: Gumball Green Stitched Satin Ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals

Tuesday Night Card Class: July 3, 2012

Here are the cards from tonight's class!

Stamps: Create a Cupcake
Ink: Raspberry Ripple, Chocolate Chip, Pretty in Pink
Card stock: Raspberry Ripple, Chocolate Chip, Very Vanilla

Stamps: Betsy's Blossoms
Ink: Midnight Muse, Baja Breeze, Rose Red, Rich Razzleberry
Card stock: Rose Red, Whisper White
Designer Series Paper: Floral District

Stamps: Bootiful Occasions; Button, Button
Ink: Pacific Point, Real Red
Card Stock: Naturals White
Designer Series Paper Patterns Stack: Brights Collection

Reason to Smile Promotion

Promotion dates: July 1-31, 2012

Promotion Details: During the month of July, you can purchase an exclusive stamp set, available only through this special offer! Get the Reason to Smile stamp set - up to a $20.95 value- for just $5 when you spend $50 on any Stampin' Up! products.

• Wood Mount Set    Item number 131274    $5.00 with a minimum $50 purchase
• Clear Mount Set     Item number 131275    $5.00 with a minimum $50 purchase

Order Details:

• There is a limit of one set per person.
• You will not be automatically prompted to enter the $5 Item Number for a qualifying purchase. Use the item codes from above.
• The Reason to Smile Set is exclusive to this promotion and will not be available after July 31, 2012. 

Click here to visit my Online Store and see a picture of the Reason to Smile stamp set!

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P.S.  Tomorrow night's card class has one spot left! Let me know if you want to attend.  I am still running the classes weekly on Tuesday nights!