Hello, Crafters.
The Annual Church Play yesterday evening was brilliant! It was made even more special knowing that all parts were played by regular Church attendees, rather than a local amatuer dramatic society. The play was based on the story of Exodus. The visual effects for the parting of the sea was brilliant. There were two people either side holding a length of blue silky material, so they couldn’t be seen. The Hebrews walked between the two halves of the “sea”. The dance routine performed by the four girls, including Molly, was amazingly professional. I’m so pleased we were able to go.
At 1 hour 33 minutes, this my second to longest video, but with very good reason! The longest was 1 hour 53 minutes when I did three Christmas Cards in one video using the lamppost stamps and dies! Today’s card is called an Explosion Pop Up Card, and is one card inside another. It took quite a bit to get the idea to work correctly, but I succeeded in the end!
My first attempt was using Designer Series Paper (DSP). It was harder work, but not so much so that I would have given up! The problem I had was with the DSP cracking. I tried various other types of paper, and the ones that worked were non-shiny gift wrapping paper, and regular computer paper. There are also some brown parcel papers that are thin enough to use. With this and the computer paper, you can stamp your own design to pretty it up!
The pink lacy trim on the Sue card was to cover up a mistake! I’d cut the Whisper White and gift wrap layers too big! Grrr!! When I cut the excess off, I was left with an edge that didn’t has a white edge any more. I thought this was a good way of covering it up! I made the Eva card in the video, and decided to save a little time by only stamping one candle, which I decided I prefer!
The cake card inside the explosion card, could be used inside a card base in it’s own right. I show an example of a wedding card I’ve half made this way. I also have a plain card base with a white cake “card” inside that I will finish off properly sometime soon. That’s about it from me today. I wish you a very blessed Sunday, and I look forward to being back tomorrow. In the meantime, happy crafting.
JanB.
Wow this card is quite mind blowing and I can just imagine the excited faces on receiving a card like this. I must try this one too as I know quite a few who would love this…actually that’s pretty much everyone I know.
Thanks Jan for posting this and I will be off later to follow the tutorial.
Much appreciated.
Helen x 👍👏
Hi, Helen. I’m pleased you’re blown away by this card – I was too, when I first saw it! Enjoy making this! Happy crafting, JanB. xx
I watched a few of these videos on this card. I was totally confused. I followed you and it was EASY thank you for your
instructions.
Many thanks, Maria. I’m really pleased you were able to follow my instructions. It’s a great card! xx
A beautiful card and I enjoyed watching your video. An epic process but well worth it!
Hi, Lesley. I’m pleased you enjoyed this project. I was reaaly excited to share this card as soon as I saw it! Happy crafting, JanB. xx
LOVE this card. Your tutorial was excellent. I love all fancy fold cards and my family are always excited to see what I come up with next. I’m fairly new to card making and a very new demonstrator, so watching you make all these beautiful cards really helps me learn to use the products I see in the catalogue.
Hi, Jan. I’m so pleased you find my tutorials helpful. And I wish you every success as a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator. Happy crafting, JanB. xx
I made this card along with your video…thought it would be difficult but the only part was the cutting of the pop up cake but finally when all done it is a wow card. Thanks for the video. Will make it again. Best regards from Quebec
Hi, Lynda. It took a lot of rewinds on the video I decided to watch because it was visual only, but I’m pleased I persevered with it. I’m glad you enjoyed it! Happy crafting, JanB. xx
Lovely card Jan and thank you so much for sharing. So happy you are giving measurements in inches as I am still an inches girl and can’t seem to get used to metric. Very confusing to me when everything I have is either inches, feet and yards, or pounds and ounces. It plays havoc with my measuring for sewing, knitting and papercrafting, and also measurements for my baking as most instructions I am using is in Imperial measurements. However, was so happy with this beautiful card and will make one for the next card I need to make. Greetings from British Columbia.
Hi, Wendy. And they brought in metric because it’s supposed to be easier to learn! Whoever decided that, misjudged it big time! Logically it makes sense because it’s all 10’s but when your brain has been taught 12″ = 1′, and 3′ = 1 yd, etc., it’s not easy to flip the Simple Switch! LOL! Viva la inches!! Happy crafting, JanB xx
I love this card, and can’t wait to give it a try. Did you try the Tea Room Designer Series Paper? It’s lighter weight, and might work well. I’m hoping to give it a try with that paper.
Hi, Mary. I have to confess I didn’t know about the Tea Room Specialty DSP! I will order some so I can give it a try. Many thanks for the heads up! Happy crafting, JanB. xx
Hi Jan: This card is brilliant. Is it your original design? Thank you for sharing.
Hi, Natalie. I’m pleased you like this project. No this isn’t my own creation. In the video I credit: Original idea from Srushti Patil https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uX3ZE. I found a handful of videos, but this is the one I found most helpful. Happy crafting, JanB. xx
Beautiful Extra Special Card
Many thanks, Sheila. xx