Photo Details - Square Card Kit Using Maja Design's Little Street Cafe

Hello Ladies!

A big thank you to all those that purchased this kit from me & Scrapbook Parade! This post will share additional photos in helping you put your cards together. I am going to go through them in the same order as what you have on your written instructions.

Card #1 - The only Shabby Chic card in this set.

Video Demo on how to TEAR YOUR SQUARE into 2 pieces.

So those are all the views of the completed card. Now for a little video on how to tear the mauve floral square.

Card #2

Card #3

 

TO START MAKING THE CARD, YOU WILL NEED TO MAKE 'THE WAVE' AS I CALL IT. HERE IS THE VIDEO SHOWING YOU HOW TO DO THAT.

 

 

The banner you see here (above) is for stamping you sentiment on. In the instructions I mention that you should stamp it before attaching it to the card.

In the photo below you can better see the layering on the bottom right corner of the card.

Card #4

This card involves colouring with three colours of pencil crayons; whilte, olive green & yellow. The first images are of the steps I took in colouring. When colouring on dark cardstock you want to always use white first, and then add the colours on top.

(Sorry about the lighting, I did this in the evening)

Now for the completed card photos.

...and other views.

Card #5 (Last one)

This one you will need a bunch of scraps, so be sure to keep some.

I hope these photos are a help to you as you put your cards together. If not let me know in the comment section below.

The next KIT is again using Maja Design paper - Autumn Basics - to make a set of the popular slimline cards. You might ask, "How can you make a 4"w x 9"h card using 6" x 6" paper?" It can be done!

Till next time, HAPPY CREATING!

Christmas Card Box for Maja Design Christmas Card Kit #2 - 3 1/2"W x 6"H Cards

Welcome!

Today I am finally getting the post out for the card box video tutorial for the cards in the Christmas Card Kit #2 - Holiday in the Alps. Obviously I had some problems getting it out, since other videos made after this have been posted. I won't go into details, but I finally have it for you now. Thank you for your patience.

These are the cards this card box is made for.

These cards are a unique size, measuring 3 1/2" W x 6"H. The box is just a little larger than the card and is 1 1/4" thick to accommodate the thickness of the card made by the elaborate embellishments. 

I ask at this time, before you see the tutorial, to forgive the mistakes made in this video. I corrected mistaken sizes with writing into the video the correct sizes. I will have all the measurements below the video on this post for you.

One card per box.

I was going to try and have my box completely embellished for you, but I still have not had the time to get to that yet. When I do, I will add the photos in then, but you are all creative and talented and I am sure you will have some great ideas to decorate your card boxes to match the cards you put in them.

TOOLS & SUPPLIES

• Score Board & scoring tool
• Paper Trimmer
• Large Scissors
• Double sided adhesive tape / Scoretape
• 40 inches of 1" to 1 1/2" ribbon
• Cardstock

CARDSTOCK CUT TO: 1 @ 10 1/2"W x 7 1/4"H (box bottom), & 1 @ 10 3/4"W x 3 3/4"H (lid)

SCORING

Box Bottom: 1 1/4", 5", 6 1/4", 10" leaving 1/2" for the seam/joining tab

Box Lid: Please watch video for these instructions

1. Line up the piece with the 10 3/4" across the top with the left side of the piece @ 1/2". This is very important.
2. Before any scoring, move the piece 1/16th of an inch to the left, & score @ 1 1/4"
3. Slide to the left again another 1/16th of an inch (you should be at the 3/8" line), and score @ 5 "
4. Slide the left another 1/16th inch and score @ 6 1/4"
5. Slide the left, for the last time, and score @ 10" leaving you a 1/2".

If you plan to stamp, stencil, paste, or add patterned paper to your box, please do that before assembling your box together.

BOX ASSEMBLY: Please watch video for these instructions

I know that you will love this card box.

Once I get mine finished I post it, but in the mean time you have this tutorial to help you make your own boxes.

Happy Creating!

Christmas Shabby Chic Kit #2 - Detail Photos & Technique Video Tutorial

Welcome!

Today's post is a very long one again. It has all 6 card photos and detail photos!! It's mainly for those that purchased a kit through Scrapbook Parade, but to those that did not order a kit, these photos may be of some inspiration to you, in making your Christmas cards for this year. Plus there is a little technique video tutorial, too.

The 3 Gatefold Cards

When folded closed, these cards measure 3 1/2"W x 6"H

Before going into the card details, I just wanted for those that purchased a kit to know, that when you are using the coconut fibres, you need very little, so be careful how much you use. Of course you don't want to be skimpy either. Just to give you and idea, I took a photo of card #1 after attaching the coconut hair.

That is pretty much all that you need.

Card #1

Card #2

Card #3

The 3 Regular Fold Cards

Card #4

Card #5

Card #6

The Tutorial video below, shows how to miter stripe strips for both card #3 & #6 (the one above). It also has a review on how to make paper flowers if you do not have your own 'roll a flower' die, like me! 

Hope the video was helpful. I had to do it all over again, because I accidentally deleted the first video!!!

I am so happy that all of you that purchased this kit were so excited about it. Enjoy putting them together, and watch for the next Kit!

Happy Christmas Card making!