tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53529494829557289442024-03-13T12:31:06.072-04:00Creations from the Card CaveUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger149125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5352949482955728944.post-74468341018000364062022-10-29T09:45:00.000-04:002022-10-29T09:45:13.375-04:00Halloween Cards<p>This year I made pop-up Halloween cards for my grandchildren. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSUrYWSvSbRO7XDLbq_x_7oulTAt3Errf_htXQ190VRa6MY_3EFBeZjYXQqY_vIQa0V5YtaU9recHrhDhKglogdfNx_4R8tcyT3s8EUBiLJ4_YSm5XFY0rwRqhpVN5603ce_7wjMwp34D1-cwlqeqL9zphT2ZVJHMV6ik3uxkylV5dpf4pH4ZiBDq1sg/s3012/IMG_0710.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2691" data-original-width="3012" height="286" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSUrYWSvSbRO7XDLbq_x_7oulTAt3Errf_htXQ190VRa6MY_3EFBeZjYXQqY_vIQa0V5YtaU9recHrhDhKglogdfNx_4R8tcyT3s8EUBiLJ4_YSm5XFY0rwRqhpVN5603ce_7wjMwp34D1-cwlqeqL9zphT2ZVJHMV6ik3uxkylV5dpf4pH4ZiBDq1sg/s320/IMG_0710.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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I found a bookshelf card by Rachel Tessman <a href="https://stampyourartout.com/2020/10/im-calling-it-a-bookshelf-card.html">https://stampyourartout.com/2020/10/im-calling-it-a-bookshelf-card.html</a>. However, this card did not have a front, so I modified it by adding a piece of cardstock as the front of the card. 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I made a double Z-fold card and used a large die cut star as my focal point. Since there is not a lot of room to write a message on the front of the card, I attached a piece of white cardstock to the back of the card. This card is extremely easy to make--assembly line style!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dBL1guMra_Y/X9LeaKBhUmI/AAAAAAAABhc/R3hlESuxmL09_g_AePlrEEHlPEnTWkd_QCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_6870.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1370" height="474" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dBL1guMra_Y/X9LeaKBhUmI/AAAAAAAABhc/R3hlESuxmL09_g_AePlrEEHlPEnTWkd_QCLcBGAsYHQ/w317-h474/IMG_6870.jpeg" width="317" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5352949482955728944.post-72750580166066103652020-10-30T23:55:00.000-04:002020-10-30T23:55:04.219-04:00Halloween Happenings<p> I made several Halloween cards for my grandchildren. 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I made seven Easter cards for my grandchildren. All of them were some type of fun fold card. I also included a small envelope with each card, filled with money and some Easter confetti!<br />
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This is the inside of the yellow card on the top left.</div>
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This is the inside of the card on the top right.</div>
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5352949482955728944.post-34951439720480738062020-03-06T23:38:00.001-05:002020-03-06T23:38:59.868-05:00Sunflowers and Balloons Birthday CardMy daughter loves sunflowers, and for her birthday, I created a sunflower card with pop-up balloons on the inside. I used SU's retired Balloon Thinlits die for the inside of the card.<br />
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For three of my grandchildren, I made explosion boxes. When the top cover comes off, the boxes "explode" open. I put a treat inside of each box. There are many templates online for an exploding box; I used a very basic one.<br />
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I made a Z-fold anniversary card for my sister and her husband. I attached another z-fold inside for the message. I used some paper from my stash--matching stripes and polka dots!</div>
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My grandson is celebrating his 16th birthday. Since most 16th birthday cards refer to "Sweet Sixteen," I thought just a big "16" would be appropriate. I found the directions for the card on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FK4fli156AA) and used some polka dot paper to add a bit of pizazz. We had a great celebration, and he appreciated the card!</div>
<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5352949482955728944.post-20308926829623203062019-02-23T17:02:00.000-05:002019-02-23T17:02:42.025-05:00Happy Birthday/Fancy Fold CardMy daughter's birthday is March 1. I usually make her a card that has a lot of yellow on it, but I did not have any yellow DSP available, so I chose blue.<br />
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I CASE'D this card fromone I saw on a blog, but there were no directions (size of papers, etc.). By trial and error I managed to finish the card and make the fold work!<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5352949482955728944.post-60265379217773650122019-02-04T17:24:00.000-05:002019-02-04T17:24:14.950-05:00Christmas Card--2018I made several Christmas cards this year using <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: black; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-decoration: none;"><a class="a-link-normal" href="https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07J1DTVGK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07__o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-decoration: none;">Tim Holtz Alterations - Flurry #1 and Flurry #2 - Intricate Snowflake Thinlit Dies</a>. I also ordered a smaller snowflake set on Amazon--</span><a class="a-link-normal" href="https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LY0O9S4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08__o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #0066c0; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-decoration: none;">Whitelotous Cutting Dies Stencil</a>. I combined both dies to complete my card.<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5352949482955728944.post-22632133985945605562019-02-04T17:18:00.002-05:002019-02-04T17:18:30.922-05:00Die'sire Fancy Edge'ables Happy Birthday Butterfly CardI recently purchased a butterfly Die'sire Fancy Edge'ables die. I found some paper with butterflies and used the die to make the edge of the birthday card.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5352949482955728944.post-49705104183207340812019-02-04T16:55:00.003-05:002019-02-04T16:57:17.992-05:00Holiday Gift Card HoldersFor four of my grandchildren, I made gift card holders. Using the same style, I differentiated them by choosing different papers.<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5352949482955728944.post-54141189802888780882018-11-04T16:09:00.002-05:002018-11-04T16:10:18.302-05:00Happy Anniversary with Die'sire Fancy Edge'ables - Victoriana I created an anniversary card for my daughter and her husband--celebrating 14 years of marriage! I found some double sided cardstock in my stash and then used a Die'sire Victoriana Fancy Edge'ables die to add a fancy edge to the card. After folding over the card, I used the bird/nest to add some interest to the front of the card. <br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5352949482955728944.post-67243273834559436482018-09-14T22:12:00.000-04:002018-09-14T22:13:08.917-04:00"Wish Big" Baseball Birthday Card My grandson just turned six, and he loves baseball. I created a baseball birthday card for him that "explodes" when it is opened. The card has a belly band to keep it contained!<br />
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Directions for the “impossible” card have been popping up on blogs and on <a href="https://www.splitcoaststampers.com/resources/tutorials/impossiblecard/">Splitcoaststampers.</a> I decided to do the “impossible” and make a birthday card for my granddaughter who celebrated her 17th birthday. Using some Stampin’ Up DSP (that has been discontinued), I created a fresh, fun card for my granddaughter!</div>
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5352949482955728944.post-21135304150773770512018-02-27T23:16:00.000-05:002018-02-27T23:16:20.148-05:00Die Cuts Birthday CardMy daughter's favorite color is yellow, so every year I try to include as much yellow on the card as possible. This year I used two die cuts and embossed the background to add some detail. I combined two flowers to make the center flower.<br />
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My grandson just turned 10, and he and his family are going to Legoland in Florida. What could be better than a Lego birthday card! The card is 4.25" x 4.25" because I used paper "bricks" that were 1" x 1" and 1" x 2" so I would have a small border around the "bricks." I first glued all of the pieces on the card, including the "Wish Big" sentiment. Then I used a paper punch to punch out circles and glued them on the "bricks." Needless to say, the card was a big hit with my grandson!</div>
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5352949482955728944.post-21123295570259070022017-06-22T08:58:00.000-04:002017-06-22T09:06:18.334-04:00Baseball Birthday CardMy oldest grandson, who is turning 14, loves baseball, so I thought I'd create a birthday card using some baseball paper I had in my stash. I found a "fun fold flap card" on <a href="https://dawnsstampingthoughts.net/" target="_blank">Dawn Griffith's blog</a> and I used "Happy Birthday Gorgeous," a new Stampin' Up bundle, for the die cut and stamps.<br />
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When the "Happy Birthday" flap is lifted, the "Make A Wish" message appears. On the inside of the card, I used the "It's Your Day" stamp. I also made a small envelope for the gift of money that I am sending him.<br />
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I am entering this card in the following challenges:</div>
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<a href="http://cardz4guyz.blogspot.ca/2017/06/challenge-172-stars.html" target="_blank">Cardz 4 Guys--Challenge 172--Stars</a></div>
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5352949482955728944.post-14995324014344800412017-06-07T22:29:00.000-04:002017-06-07T22:29:36.488-04:00A Sparkling Sweet 16 Birthday CardMy granddaughter recently turned 16. She loves a lot of sparkle and the color purple, so I created a birthday card using her favorite things. Inside I taped a small envelope so I could put a gift of money inside the envelope. She liked the card and, of course, the gift of money!<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5352949482955728944.post-75815639073043660332017-05-12T18:05:00.002-04:002017-05-12T18:06:17.652-04:00Butterfly Birthday Card<br />
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