Spooky Diorama Card

Another SCAL (Sure Cuts a Lot computer program) card using a SVG cut file from Scrappedlives.nl - check out the site for additional cut files. Everything shown is in the cut file except the front stamped message. Now how easy can this be? This gate fold diorama card has cool shutters. All pieces are sponged with either black ink or SU Craft White ink. Finished card measures 4" x 5" and will fit into a A2 envelope.....Yay!

Here's the "Open if you Dare" stamped message....I think I found this in the $1 spot last year (before Michael's changed it to be the $1.50 spot!)

Open the left shutter to reveal a spider web:

Open the right shutter to reveal the "BOO" words stamped using SU Craft White ink.....

With all the shutter doors open, the center is the diorama: window is a black mat. A pair of Ghosts popped with dimensionals. I did add a 4"x 4" SU retired Halloween DSP scrap. And, yes, everything is sponged with black ink.

Here is the top view. The shutters? They are attached in the slots so they are "hidden".

Here is the card collapsed to send out.

Here are the pieces cut from the SVG cut file to make this card:

This is how the pieces are placed on the computer:

Supplies:

• Stamps: unknown



• CS: SU Pumpkin Pie, Recollections Black-White, SU Grey, SU retired Halloween DSP



• Ink: SU Black, SU Craft White



• Accys: SVG Cut File for Spooky Diorama Card, Dimensionals, Sticky Tape, White Gel pen, Sponge Dauber, 2 Way Glue Pen

And, if you don;t have the SCAL (Sure Cuts a Lot computer program) to make this card, visit Jackie Topa's Blog posted 10/25/2010 for some instructions on how to make this card/box using some tools you may already have on hand.

This card was fun to make and really quick, too......thanks for visiting today.

Thanks a Latte Card

Here's a quick thank you card: This was a free SVG cut file from My Scrap Chick. Yup, this entire card was using SCAL to cut. The only thing I cut was the Black base. Cool, eh? I loved the cut file so much I cased the whole thing including the colors used!!!! Adding a little bit of background stamping, embossing and ribbon didn't hurt either. All cut piece edges are sponged with SU Close to Cocoa ink.

Spots & Dots Embossing Folder used for the bottom red card stock:

Here's a close-up of the cup: a stripe embossing folder (part of the Retro Kitchen Collection of Embossing Folders) used for the sleeve.


Supplies:

• Stamps: SU Like it A Latte (from 2006)


• CS: Recollections Red-White-Kraft, SU Black


• Ink: SU Close to Cocoa, SU Crumb Cake


• Accys: Cuttlebug Spots & Dots Embossing Folder, Cuttlebug Retro Kitchen Collection Embossing Folder, SU 1/4" Red Gingham Ribbon, Dimensionals, 2 Way Glue Pen, Sponge Daubers

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Chinese Lantern Thank You

I really enjoyed making this card - Creative Artist Penny Duncan was on my mind. And when I say creative artist, I really mean it. She is the Queen of SCAL. This Chinese Lantern SVG cut file originally from Paulo (posted on 3-4-2010) but I had trouble downloading one part of the file so Patty was so kind to help me out. THANK YOU, so much PENNY. I sent her this card along with other goodies. Card size is 5-1/2" x 5-1/2". And, Of course, I love those Sizzlit Architectural Accents on the card corners (wow - it matches the inside, too)

Here's a close-up: the lantern has 3 layers. A co-ordinating Washi scrap paper is used for the middle section. I created the black "shadow" behind the lantern in SCAL (Sure Cuts a Lot computer program). Finished lantern size is 2-1/4" x 4-3/8". Entire lantern is popped with dimensionals. The Gold embossed circle is using a Cuttlebug Asian Embossing Folder popped with dimensionals on a Vanilla card stock which is then layered on top of Black Core-dinations card stock. The Vanilla 4-3/8" circle and 4" Gold Circle were cut using my SCAL program.

Open the card, the right half of the card acts as a pull (lever) to reveal my favorite accents on the card corners. This type of card was also cut using SCAL - SVG cut file is from SVGcuts Holly Jolly Lever Cards Collection. Love this because it is an exact cut every time. I was able to use the 4-5/8" circle cut out from the front card base, too so nothing was wasted.


A top view: see how cool is that circle window.........

Open the card to reveal two additional panels: one is with a "thank you" message with my own old style name stamp and another random old style stamp from my Asian collection. The Square panels are a SVG cut file, too - can you believe this? It matches the corners. This cut file is called Squares in Squares from Scrappedlives.nl and I love it because it can be custom sized to fit in this panel.

here's another top view:

And the second and third panel:

Supplies:

• Stamps: Hero Arts Thanks Wish, "You're so Amazing" Hero Arts Clear Sew Stylish, Chop style stamps: Made to order (from Asia)


• CS: Core-dinations Black & Merry, Recollections Vanilla & Gold


• Ink: Staz-On Black, SU Cherry Cobbler


• Accys: Cuttlebug Asian Embossing Folder, SVG Cuts Holly Jolly Lever Cut File, Chinese Lantern SVG Cut File, Background Squares in Squares Cut File, Sizzlit Architectural Accents Die, Dimensionals, 2 Way Glue Pen, Sticky Tape.

Thank you for stopping by today.........................

Batty 4 You Card

This was a free cut file from MY Scrap Chick - not sure if it is still available now. It was a quick and simple card to make if you have SCAL (Sure Cuts a Lot program). I made a similar card last year but had to hand cut it.............this was waaaay easier!!!! I had to try it immediately when I saw it.

closer face details: wiggle googlie eyes, glitter cheeks, glitter ears. Eyes and cheeks are popped with dimensionals.

"batty" edges sponged with various colors:

Open the left wing to reveal "4"

Open the right wing to reveal "You" where edges are sponged with various colors


Here's what the cut file look like on the computer screen......not much color separation so that's why the words were made more colorful. This was a free cut file from My Scrap Chick

Sponge bat edges with craft White ink:


To make the words more colorful, sponge edges with SU Only Orange, SU Lovely Lilac, SU Old Olive:

Supplies:

• Stamps: none



• CS: Black, White, SU Lovely Lilac



• Ink: Black, SU Craft White, SU Lovely Lilac, SU Only Ornage, SU Old Olive



• Accys: My Scrap Chick Batty 4 You Template, Sponges, Dimensionals, Purple Stickles, Googlie Eyes, Ribbon from Michael's

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Dandelion Friends Window Card

I really wanted to make one of the window cards. I love the Dandelion Friends Set so I incorporated it into the card. I was so in a hurry, I didn't even take photos of the assembly. It is simple to make. Those corners are made using SCAL (Sure Cuts a Lot program) with Traditional Asian Corners cut file from 7-11-09 from Paulo (he has quite a few cut files that can be downloaded). There are right corners used on this card. Those circles made from using Spellbinders Small Circle dies. Love that cardstock is textured: Coredinations Paper from your local craft store. I chose to leave a sentiment off until I use this card.

Open the first flap to reveal the circle trimmed in Brown card stock. The front circle is 2-3/4" wide. The inside flap circle is a 2-1/2" opening with a 1/4" rimmed circle which means using removable tape to secure the 2-1/2 and the 2-3/4: dies to create this embellishment..............gosh, I hope that wasn't confusing.................


Here are the "Friend" girls peeking through:


Open all the flaps to reveal both sides with Vanilla card stock, Traditional Asian Corners, Washi Paper in the center.

Here's a close-up of the "Friends". They are colored using Copic Markers, cut out and popped with dimensionals. Add a rhinestone flower with additional bling for the center.

For even more bling, a Sakura Jelly Roll Clear pen is used on the clothing.

Supplies:

• Stamps: Friends by Dandelion Designs


• CS: Coredinations Grapevine, Neenah White, Washi Paper, Brown


• Ink: Momento Black


• Accys: Copic 110 Special Black-V17-V15-BVOO-V01-R20-E21, Spellbinders Small Circle Die, Adhesive Flower and Rhinestone from my stash, Sukura Crystal Jelly Roll Pen, 2 Way Glue Pen, Dimensionals

Thank you for stopping by today to visit...............................