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Ok, I got the kinks worked out ( I think) and have designed 3 new templates that uses 12×12 sheets of paper/cs to make 12 cards!! Instructions are in a nice zip folder, done in word, WITH the samples included…..I will post it all here as well….but to d/l the zip file click: FCD-12-3DirectionsTemplateandSamples!

 See all of the full sized samples in the gallery-click here!!

Use Your Paper!!

12 From 3 Directions

By Pamela Clark-Firecracker Designs By Pamela

Supplies

3-12 x12 sheets of coordinating paper/cardstock (one solid, two patterned)

12 card bases- I used Halcraft 6.5 x 5 inch cards

Various stamps

Inks

Trimmer

Optional: Tags, Punches, embellishments, ribbons etc

You can cut these pieces apart just using a trimmer, if you follow the directions carefully. As you cut the pieces apart, mark the backs of them with the correct numbers (look at the diagrams). Where it says “set aside” that means you don’t have to cut that piece again, so go ahead and number the back. Once all the pieces are cut apart, match all the numbers together (pile all the 1s together, the 2s together, and so on).  To make your cards, refer the card layouts or arrange your pieces in other ways for more variety.

Step 1-First Sheet (blue pattern)

Use paper trimmer, cut in half, two 12×6″ sections (A,B)

                                                                                           

Section A:

 Cut into 3rds. (3 pieces that are 4×6)

   Cut first piece into 4ths ( 4 pieces-2×3)

  Set three of those pieces aside.

  Take the last (2×3) and cut a strip off that is 1.25 inches wide. (gives you 2 pieces, one is 2×1.75, and one is 2×1.25)

 Cut second piece into thirds.  Gives you 3 pieces that are 4×2. Set aside. 

 Cut third piece: Cut a strip off that is 1.25″ wide (gives you a piece that is 4×1.25 and one that is 4x 4.75)

  Take the 4 x 4.75 piece  and cut in half so you have two pieces that are 2×4.75

Section B: 

 Cut into 4ths. (4 pieces that are 3×6) Set aside 3 of those pieces.

 Cut the 4th  (3×6) piece in  half, and then half again, and finally, half again. Gives you eight 1.5 inch squares.

Step 2-Solid Sheet (Green)                                              

  

Use paper trimmer to cut into quads. (4 squares)          

                                                                                                    

-Cut quad C in half ( two pieces that are 3×6)

-Cut quad D into 3 strips, 2″ wide  (2×6)

    Set aside two of the 2×6 pieces,

    cut the last one into 2″ squares

-Cut quad E in 4 strips (6 x1.5)

    cut the last strip 2.5″ long   (giving you 2 strips-one  that

    is 1.5x 2.5 and one 1.5 x 3.5)

-Cut quad F in 4ths (four 3×3 squares)

Step 3- Second Sheet ( dot pattern)       

                

Use paper trimmer, cut into thirds  (4″ wide)

                                                                                

Cut section G in half, then cut each half

in half again. (you get 4 pieces that

are 4×3)

      Set aside two of those pieces.

      cut 1″ from third piece (gives you a 3×3 sq, and a 1×3) Be sure to

cut your 1″ strip from the bottom, or you will end up with a 4×2 and 1×4!!

      cut fourth piece in half (two pieces that are 2×3), set one aside,

      cut one  in half (gives you  two pieces that are 1×3)

                                                                                               

Cut section H in half. (2 pieces that are 4×6)

     Set one of the 4×6 pieces aside. 

     Cut the other one in half. (gives you 2 pieces that are 4×3)

     Cut one of the 4×3’s in half. (gives you 2 pieces that are 4 x1.5) Set one (4 x 1.5) piece aside.

        Cut the other (4 x1.5)  piece in half (gives you 2 pieces that are 4 x.75)

     Cut the other 4×3: cut a 1 inch strip off  (gives you a 4×2, and a 4×1) Set aside the 4×2

        Cut the 4×1 in half (gives you two pieces that are 2×1)

Cut section I in thirds. (three pieces that are 4×4)

   Set two pieces aside. Cut the last piece diagonally in half

            The diagrams to lable your pieces, click to enlarge:

                                                                   

The samples to use for your cards, in order of labeling them, (left-right) 1-12.

My youngest dd is being confirmed tomorrow nite…..she has been taking classes, studying, and doing charity work for about 9 months now…we are so very proud of her. Here’s the card I did last nite…..I’m pretty pleased with it…..ok, really…I think it’s a dynamite card, and it came out EXACLTY like I wanted it to….and that rarely happens……..giggle..

Jesus stamp (also Rejoice, and the Christian Fish)  is from He Is Risen, flowers and vines are from  a bunch of sets, Happy Hour, German Bauernmalerei, Solid, and some others….lol……the tiny bfly is from Solid too….

Papers are all Club Scrap (way back from an Asian set they did) the vanilla and blue papers have a really pretty shimmer to them, and look SO much better irl!!           TFL!!

Easy Purse Card

By FireCrackerDesignsbyPamela

Pamela Clark

Supplies:

-5×6.5 card base ( I used Halcraft) ** Since we start with a card base, the finished card fits SO nicely in the standard envelope it comes with!!

- corner rounder

-3″ scallop die cut, or punch

-fibers or 20-24 gauge wire for handle

-beads (optional)

-sm. piece of Velcro OR thin magnets-for closure

-hole punch (small size 1/8^th“?)

-ruler

-inks

-stamps, inks, color medium of choice

-paper trimmer

CLICK the Thumbnails for larger views!!

Step 1

Turn card base so that the fold is at the bottom, use the corner rounder to round the bottom corners (where the folds are) ONLY.

                

Step 2

Measure 1 7/8^th ”  in from each side,  at the top of the card, lightly mark a cutting guide, from the top corner to the bottom corners. Cut at an angle, leaving most of the rounded corners in tact.

            

Step 3

Fold scallop die cut: start at the center scallop, and count over 2 bumps on each side, use your ruler to lightly mark a line, then use your score tool (or embossing tool) make a fold line-fold. (about a third of the scallop will be folded back, leaving the majority of the scallop for the front of the purse) Punch 2 holes at the fold line, about 1/4^th inch inwards on each side.

          

Step 4

Decorate both sides of the scallop, add a small piece of single sided tape to the underside of the scallop, on the fold.  (gives the holes a bit more support, re-punch the holes)

Step 5

Decorate the front of the purse

Step 6

Add handle to scallop, either using the wire and beads, or fibers twisted together. Adhere back portion (smaller portion) of scallop to back of card, so front of scallop will hang over to the front of the card

        

Step 7

Add magnet or Velcro closure to scallop, and base. (easiest way to line it up, adhere to one side, only. Then stick the matching piece to it, and add adhesive to the matching piece, close it, and apply preassure)

Let dry completely before opening….and be gentle if you are using Velcro.

Here’s another one using a fiber “handle”  Order this fish set here!!

   

      

Was in a hurry this morning, as I had to be gone all day, but wanted this customer order to go out, so I used die cuts to make this card. Background is done with direct to paper, tag is from Club Scrap. Patterned mat is from Basic Grey. Stamps used: Crazy 4 Paisley, Chicory, and Sitting Pretty.

 Foam Roller Textured Backgrounds

by Judy Parlin, for FireCrackerDesigns by Pamela

The technique is one I did over a year ago. It can resemble textured paper or have a more pronounced look, like a beehive or mohair.  I did this technique using a 4″ paint roller that was on sale.  I found out why, when I submitted my technique to Technique Junkies and Pat could not find a foam roller like the one I used; it had been  discontinued!  (For all you Tjer’s, you will remember a similar technique from the December Issue of the newsletter; Pat took my original idea and tweaked it a little bit)

 I bought an inexpensive 4″ foam roller and made my own brayer out of it.  There are several way to do this but it should look like the example below.  The foam on the left is the original.  You can use a piercing tool as shown, tweezers, or a small pair of crafting scissors. Just pluck out the foam, in a random pattern.

Now that your have completed the hardest part you are ready to have fun creating.

1. You can use most any type of ink I have used Kaleidacolor, Brilliance, or dye ink.
2.  Ink up your brayer, the heavier you ink it will change the texture.  For a textured  paper look just brayer lightly.
3. You can use either matt or glossy cardstock, white or colored (I like the look best on white.)
4.  It’s really that simple. Play with it for different looks. Use two colors to get a plaid effect by going in opposite directions.  The mohair look use two or three more colors and go in the same direction.  The Kaleidacolors give a really unique look.
5. See examples below:

                

By Judy Parlin