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Christmas Pop Up Gift Card Holder Tutorial

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Ciao Bella Merry and Bright Christmas Pop Up Gift Card Holder Tutorial for Wonderful Wednesday

Hello, Friends!  Today I have a really sweet Christmas pop up gift card holder tutorial to share with you.  Yes, it’s time to get our Christmas crafting on!  Many of you requested seasonal gift card holder tutorials, and I plan to deliver on that request!  We’re starting off with a vintage, nostalgic project featuring Ciao Bella Merry and Bright Collection.

Shaker cards and pop up cards are good friends, so I added one to the cover.  Those little carolers are so cute!

A Peek Inside

Looks like a card, doesn’t it?  Well, yes…it is a card.   But it’s also a mini folio, and a gift.

Flip the flap and you find a sweet pair of pockets on the back side.  But where oh where is the pop up gift card holder?

Never fear!  It’s right here, hidden behind the arch flap, nestled between two pop up boxes.  I’ve tucked a hidden paper clip bookmark inside the pocket, but  you could easily tuck in cash, a check, or a gift card.  Add a few pop up elements in front of the gift card holder to really make it special.

But Wait!  There’s More!

Oh, the goodies you can add to this standard pocket!  I tucked in a coaster recipe card for hot chocolate, a sweet tag, Christmas tea, chocolate and a honey stick.  You can get a good look at the hidden paper clip bookmark in the lower right hand corner of the photo.

Don’t know how to make a hidden paper clip bookmark?  Well, I’ll show  you how in the tutorial.  It’s so easy that you’ll want to make a bunch of them to have on hand for stocking stuffers!

Christmas Pop Up Gift Card Holder Tutorial on YouTube

Would you like to learn how to make one of these cute little numbers?  I invite you to grab a cuppa and a snack and join me over on my YouTube channel for the video tutorial.

The great thing about this design is that you can dress it up to the max, like I did, or keep it really sweet and simple.  The pop up mechanism is fast and easy to make. Need a baby shower gift card?  Just use baby themed papers!  Same for weddings or birthdays, or any special occasion.  I think you’re really going to have fun with this one!

I’ll be back soon with another Ciao Bella Merry and Bright Christmas project that’s taking shape in my brain.  I’m hoping  to be able to post a couple times a week during the holiday season…but we’ll have to see how things go!

You’ll find tagged products in the video and a linked supply list with Basic Measurements in the description box.  Of course, I’ll add a linked supply list below, too.

Thanks so much for stopping by friends!

Cheerio,

kathy

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Hidden Pop Up Panel Card Tutorial

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Hidden Pop Up Panel Card Tutorial with 49 & Market Country Heart Cafe

Hello, Friends!  We have a fabulous Hidden Pop Up Panel Card Tutorial for this Wonderful Wednesday session!  I’m so excited to share this new fun fold card design with you, especially since it’s made with the gorgeous Country Heart Cafe Collection!

I got the idea for this card base from a photo on Pinterest.  Of course, there was no tutorial.  So out came my sketch notebook, ruler and pencil.  My idea was to add a pop up panel to the card to make it extra fun to open.  And the design seemed simple enough.  But it took attempts later, to finally “nailed” all the scores, cuts and measurements.  My trash bin will testify to this fact.

That’s how much I liked this card design.  I was willing to wade through failed effort after failed effort to bring it to life.

Was it worth it?

You be the judge!

Flower Card Hidden Pop Up Panel Card

How cute is this little flower cart card?  As with most of my cards, it measures 5″ x 7″.  I added a few handmade sunflowers, some die cut frames and a bit of ribbon to the front cover.  But that’s just the tip of the iceberg!

 

This z-fold style card has a nifty little mechanism that hides the pop up panel.  Now it can stand for display and has a cool 3-D effect. But that’s not all!

Hidden behind the front cover art is a really fun little top fold panel.  And yes, as the name suggests, you will find a pop up feature tucked inside.  There’s another surprise on the back of this card, but you’ll have to watch the video to see that.

Floral Doily Hidden Panel Pop Up Card

What if we made this card on a 7″ x 5″ horizontal base?  That could be super cute, right?  So I did!  (It only took about 4 tries to get it right this time.  Progress!)

Once again,  there’s a cool pop up card hidden behind the front panel.

Fall Flowers Coffee House Card

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In case you were wondering, these cards are rather addictive.  Once I got the hang of making them, I could not stop myself.  I added some mixed media inking and embossing to the 3rd card.  That was fun!

Hidden Pop Up Panel Card Tutorial on YouTube

Would you like to learn how to create both the vertical and the horizontal versions of this card base?  Well, you are in luck, because I filmed tutorials for both.  I hope you’ll grab a cuppa and a snack and join me for some fun fold card making over on my YouTube channel.

Did you enjoy that?  I know I did!

I’ll be back next week with one final Country Heart Cafe project to share with you.  Then we will be moving on to Christmas crafting.  (How is that even possible?)

In case you missed it, I shared a sneak peek of the paper collections we’ll be working with this holiday season.  You can find it HERE.

You will find a linked supply list and basic measurements for today’s projects in the description box below the video on my YouTube channel.  I’ve also tagged products within the video for your shopping convenience.  And, as always, you will find a linked supply list below this post.

Thanks so much for stopping by, friends!

Cheerio,

kathy

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Country Heart Cafe Kitchen Banner Tutorial

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49 & Market Country Heart Cafe Kitchen Banner Tutorial

Hello Friends!  It’s Wonderful Wednesday and I have the coziest 49 & Market Country Heart Cafe Kitchen Banner Tutorial to share with you.  This is the perfect bit of fall home decor to hang in the coffee area of your kitchen or office.  Vintage coffee brown buttons, antique lace, gingham ribbon and burlap string….can it get any more cozy than that combo?

By Special Request

It’s been quite a while since I made a banner.  Not because I don’t enjoy making them; I do!  But photographing them is so hard!  But because so many of you asked me to make a banner with this beautiful paper collection, I did it!  And can I just tell you something?  It’s 10 times prettier than these photographs!

I created a tray full of sunflowers and foliage to embellish the banner…and future projects that I have in mind for this lovely collection.  That took the better part of an afternoon in the studio.  But I love the way they turned out.

From Arch to Pennant

Because I really wanted this banner to be unique, I decided to use an arch die to cut the pennants.  There’s something very warm and inviting about that rounded edge.  I used a Heartfelt Creations Eyelet Frame Gateway arch that I had in my stash.  Sadly, it’s discontinued, but you can easily sub in any arch die ( or banner die) from your stash and be just fine.

My Favorite Pennant

While I love every detail of this pretty banner, the central pennant is my favorite.  And yes, it’s because of the shaker window.  I wish you could all see this in real life, as those gems and sequins sparkle like dewdrops on my faux windowpanes.

TIP:  Pair up your handmade flowers with fall flowers from your stash.  I mimicked the color palette of the laser cut wildflowers when I selected posies from my Little Birdie Stash.

Mix Things Up

Personally,, I like it when a banner has different sized/shaped pennants.  So I created 3 large pennants and 2 each of the middle and small sized bases.  I used both the 12×12 and the 6×8 pad to cut my pennants along with scrap pieces for the small ends.

TIP:  Select your favorite die cut and place it in the center of your banner.  Add lots of dimension with foam adhesive and some pretty flowers, too.

Country Heart Cafe Kitchen Banner Tutorial on YouTube

If you’d like to follow along and see the process I used to create this banner, then please grab a cuppa and a snack and enjoy the video tutorial on my YouTube channel.

 

You can find linked supplies and some basic instructions in the description box below the video on my YouTube channel.  I’ve also tagged items in the video for your shopping convenience.  Of course, you can find a linked supply list below this post.

I’ll be back next Wednesday with a card tutorial…or two…featuring this beautiful paper collection.  I hope to see you then,

Thanks so much for stopping by, friends!

Cheerio,

kathy

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Part 2 Country Heart Cafe Party Folio Tutorial

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Part 2 Country Heart Cafe Party Folio Tutorial

Interactive Pages, Kinetic Waterfall, Trifold Card & Hidden Paperclips

Hello, Friends!  It’s Wonderful Wednesday and time to share this  Part 2 Country Heart Cafe Party Folio Tutorial.   Today is all about interactive pages, hidden paper clips, and a kinetic waterfall.  There’s even a fun little card tutorial tossed in for good measure.

We began this series last week.  So if you missed that tutorial showing how to create the folio base, cover and box pocket, you can find it HERE.

Fall is Just Around the Corner

Although you couldn’t prove it by our temperatures here in North Carolina, we really are on the threshold of autumn.  Personally, it can’t get here soon enough!  I’m more than ready for crisp, cool mornings, clear blue skies and maybe even snuggling up under a favorite blanket. So maybe this glorious fall paper collection will get the thermometer headed in the right direction.

Although we created the front cover together last week, this week I added the back cover and a fun dangle charm to the spine.

A Peek Inside

Did you get your folio base built last week?  If so, you’ll be ready for all the neat features in this week’s tutorial.   Here’s what you have to look forward to:

  • First, an adorable flip/flap pull out folio with the cutest hidden paper clips
  • Next, quick and easy accordion folio feature
  • Got scraps?  Learn how to use them to make a really classy trifold card.
  • Gotta love pockets!  Get ready for the easiest double slash pocket tutorial ever!
  • Learn a fun “belt buckle” closure for a gatefold page.

This is a lengthy (almost one hour!) tutorial, so you’ll want to grab a cuppa and a snack as you follow along.

Where do I find the Details?

Several of you have asked where to find the linked supply list and Basic Measurements on YouTube.  First, you need to be viewing the video on YouTube from  a computer, laptop, pad, or your phone.  Next, look for the title below the video.  Then, look for the word “more” shortly after the title.  When you click on the word more, the description box will drop down, and you’ll find a linked supply list and measurements written down for you there.  I also tag items within the video for your shopping convenience.

I hope that helps!

What’s Up Next?

I’ll be back next week with a Country Heart Cafe banner tutorial for the folks who requested it.  I’m gonna start making handmade sunflowers today as I prepare all the elements.  So get ready for a little home decor session.

Until then, friends, I wish you joy and creativity!

Thanks for stopping by!

Cheerio,

kathy

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Country Heart Cafe Collection
12×12 Paper Collection
6×8 Paper Pad
Laser Cut Elements
Die Cuts
Laser Cut Flowers

Other:
Harvest Gold Cardstock (6-8 sheets)
Charcoal Brown Heavyweight Cardstock (3-5 sheets)
Rust Cardstock (6-8 sheets)
Canvas Fabric
Foam Tape
Acetate
Bits and Bobs from my stash

Prima Homegrown Pop Up Shadowbox Card Tutorial

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Prima Homegrown Pop Up Shadowbox Card Tutorial for Wonderful Wednesday

Hello, Friends!  It’s Wonderful Wednesday and I have a fun and easy Prima Homegrown Pop Up Shadowbox Card Tutorial to share with you.  Don’t  you just love it when a card makes the recipient ask, “How did you DO that?”  But you secretly know that it was a cinch to make?  Well, that’s why I love this Pop Up Shadowbox card design,

I first saw a photo of an A2 sized version of this 5×7 card on Pinterest.  Right away, I recognized it as a pop out box design with a die cut opening.  What a brilliant idea!  So I got out some scrap paper, my pencil, and a ruler and began figuring out the dimensions for making this card.  After a couple of false starts, I broke the code and came up with today’s tutorial for you.

Gardening Mice are Very Nice

After testing out my prototype design, I went to work creating a “real” card, which you saw in the above photos.  Next on tap?  Cutting and labeling all the pieces for today’s tutorial.

Honestly, this card is so much fun to make, I could have just kept making card after card with this design.

TIP:  Create dimension by fussy cutting elements from the paper pad and popping them up on foam tape.  This simple move creates a feeling that you could walk into the scene.

TIP:  Add texture with ribbon and lace!  When you layer lace over ribbon, it just seems to pop off the page, doesn’t it?

Add A Flap Element

Make this card even more interactive by adding a magnetic flap element.  Simply save the die cut from your shadowbox arch, score a 1/2″ flap on the bottom, add magnets, adhere behind the base panel, and you’ve got a mighty cute design going on!

Homegrown Pop Up Shadowbox Card Tutorial on YouTube

If you’d like to learn how to create this dynamic card design, then please grab a cuppa and a snack and enjoy this tutorial.

Of course, you don’t have to use these cute mice to make your card. (But why wouldn’t you want to?)  You can make this card with any paper (or die) that you happen to have in your stash, and it will be just as fun as my version.,

You can find a linked supply list below this post.  Supplies are also  linked in the description box below the video on my YouTube channel.  And, the measurements are all written down for you there as well.

Thanks so much for stopping by, friends!

Cheerio,

kathy

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Prima Homegrown Collection:

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