Hello, Crafters.
I’ve always liked pop-out window cards but had never made one because I wasn’t happy that the “window” end of the inside layer isn’t adhered inside the card. I recently saw a card on Pinterest which indicated it had been adhered at the inside front. I followed through to the website – www.stampstodiefor.com – and saw how it had been done. There wasn’t a video but I was able to work it out and that’s what I’m featuring in today’s video.
My prototype is the Real Red Cardstock (CS) Valentine card featured towards the end of today’s blog. For a first attempt it turned out alright and I did learn that it’s best not to use a very patterned Designer Series Paper on the first panel inside the card. The reason is that it can be seen from the outside of the card and it distorts the look of the Whisper White CS scalloped circle. I’ve corrected that by using a plainer DSP on my two subsequent cards.
The pre-video card I made is the Real Red CS birthday card. I used the delightful Little Ladybug Stamp Set and the dies which will be available for customers to buy as from 4th February 2020. The DSP I used for this card is from the Golden Honey Specialty DSP which is currently available as a Sale-a-bration gift for a qualifying order. Black, red and white is one of my favourite colour combos and it certainly worked brilliantly for this card.
I struggled a bit when it came to deciding which stamp set to use for the video card. My yardstick is that I need a minimum of four images and I chose the Painted Poppies Stamp Set but chose a different colour otherwise it’d look like I was stuck on Real Red! I chose Rococo Rose which worked really well. As I was planning my card I wondered if the Rococo Rose would look good with black and white.
When I was prepping my card pieces for the video, I included DSP in Rococo Rose and Merry Merlot. At the same time, I prepared the three panels using the same Golden Honey Specialty DSP in black and white that I used for the Ladybugs. I’m so pleased I did this! When I was making the video, and I came to adhering the panels, I placed my black and white ones in place on my card base, then added my poppies so I could see what it looked like. I loved it and went with it!
When I finished the video, I said the front needed something added to it! I told my viewers to check my blog today to see what I did to finish it off! I took some Rococo Rose CS and ink. Using the small flowers from the Thoughtful Blooms Stamp Set, I stamped off once for the flower and stamped the centres with first-generation ink. I used the Small Bloom Punch – also a Sale-a-bration gift – and punched them out. I glued two flowers together but offset, and curled the petals up.
I used my Dark Basic Black Stampin Blend and painted a circle in the centre of each flower and added a Basic Pearl Jewel that I’d also painted black. I know the flowers aren’t poppies but I’m calling it artistic licence! LOL! I’m really pleased how this pop-out window card has turned out and hope you like it too! The sentiment is from Magnolia Blooms Stamp Set.
That’s about it from me today. I hope you have a very blessed Sunday. I look forward to being back with you tomorrow, and in the meantime, happy crafting.
JanB. xx
Jan, I did note your colouring and I am going to practise this. As you know I am not a “colourer” but I need to learn. But I just love this card. I don’t have any of your stamp sets, but I have a few of mine in mind. I could see the single Meerkat in the circle window too. But that is the zoo vet in me. Blessings: Mal
Many thanks, Mal. I’m not much of a colourer either so I try to find “quick and dirty” ways to do it! xx
Beautiful cards Jan. My favorite would be the Rococo Rose one. All equally as wonderful.
Many thanks, Claire. Yes, I agree with you. I’m so pleased I thought about having the black and white DSP ready for me to experiment with! xx
Jan as always loved your card today. Yes I did shout at my screen a few times but I’m glad I joined in.
All my crafting love
Lindsay xx
Many thanks, Lindsay! I know some viewers shout out to me, I just hope I hear correctly! LOL! xx
Pretty cards! What a great fold! Could you share the dimensions? I wasn’t able to get them all from your video. Thanks
Many thanks, Arleen. I’m so pleased you like this project. You’ll find all the measurements in the box below the video. Enjoy. xx
I love these cards…so charming…thank you for doing a video! Could you please tell me which die (set) you used for the little row of ladybugs? Thank you for sharing your time and talent.
Many thanks, Lauretta. There will be a set of dies available as from 4th. February 2020. There will be a Co-ordination Products Promotion with six products available. If you’re on my mailing list you will have received all the information about this promotion last Friday. If you’re not on my list, you’re very welcome to subscribe via my website or check with your demonstrator for the details. xx
I’m sorry, I should have been more specific, I’m curious about the label die that was used…I love the shape of it. I’ve seen a flier of the coordinating dies and didn’t see the label die amongst the ones coming out.
Hi, Lauretta. The labe dies are from the Most Wonderful Time Product Medley that was available before Christmas. I dont know if you’ll find it on the Clearance Rack. xx
I’ll check it out…thank you
I love many of your cards and especially the pop-out window card – Painted Poppies, but would love to find the measurements where I could print them for future use. In following other card crafters, following the card featured, there is a list of measurements and products used. Am I just not finding this for your cards? Thanks…
Many thanks, Marge. All the measurements and products I use are in the box below the video. You can copy and paste to print them out. Please let me know if you can’t find them. xx
Very lovely card, I cannot wait for an occasion to give this out. Thank you so much for your very clear and precise directions.
Many thanks, Kathleen. xx
what are the measurements for this card
Hi, Cynthia. All the measurements and products used are in the box below the video. xx
Loved the Lady Bug Card. Just made it for granddaughters birthday next week. I have a tendency to jump in and “just do it” so ended up with the hole at the top half of the card like the poppy one instead of center like the Ladybug one! But all turned out fine. I just used a bigger Happy Birthday Sentiment. When you’re saying #6 or #7 dies are you counting from smallest to largest or largest to smallest. I did have to recut my circles. Thanks so much for sharing all you do. I’m a subscriber so I don’t miss anything….
Hi, Vicky. That’s a fabulous stamp set! I wish when Stampin’ Up! first started selling layering dies that they were already numbered! It would have made life so much easier for everyone. I always number the smallest die first, i.e. the smaller the die, smaller the number. I think it’s catchy and easy to remember. If you want to see how I store my dies and how I explain my numbering I made a ten-minute video you might like to see; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2TQ0NakHYk&t=43s xx
Love your video. I’m just starting to get the feel for making cards during the COVID pandemic and your detailed instructions are just what I need. Looking forward to seeing your blogs.
Many thanks, Maggio. It’s a great hobby for the lockdown! xx