Hello, Crafters.
Today’s video shows how to make a great slider card that will delight its recipient! One very unusual fact about this card is that it uses six out of the eight stamps in the set – I think that’s the first time I’ve used most of a complete set of stamps!. I prepared all the stamped and painted images ahead of time but I took the time to demonstrate how I used my Stamparatus to make stamping very straightforward. I also did it in such a way that it was ideal for anyone who wanted to make multiples of this card.
I first made a card like this several years ago but the mechanism wasn’t very good. Last week I watched one of Jennifer Mcguire’s videos where she was demonstrating how to make gift cards holders. So I used her mechanism for my slider card and it works brilliantly. I had to change the measurements and I made some minor changes but it has been a great success.
I made one card before the video and then the video card. The only change I made was in the Designer Series Paper (DSP) I used. For the first card, I used a design from the Trimming the Town DSP and for the video card, I used a design from the Snowflake Splendour DSP. This second DSP was a lot less busy than the DSP on the first card.
I added an extra layer to the image on the front of the first card because the design of the DSP was a bit busy, certainly too busy to be directly next to the stamped image. On the second card, the DSP design was of some very muted snowflakes and it enhanced the stamped image rather than detracted from it.
The card stands up on the shelf and there are a couple of places inside the card where the sender could write their greeting. Despite this, I adhered a Whisper White Cardstock Die-cut for the greeting to be written on the back of the card thereby keeping the inside of the card clean! I had originally planned for the circle image to be adhered to the front of the pocket but I felt it looked a bit crowded.
Having to find a new place for the circle image worked well because it allowed me to add it beneath the white label I adhered on the back for the greeting. I’m really pleased with how this card turned out and think the video will be quite popular, but time will tell. That’s it from me today. I wish you a very blessed Sunday. Please take care and stay safe. I look forward to being back with you tomorrow and happy crafting.
JanB. xx
Evening Jan. Such a fun card and surprisingly easy to make but one I have will have watch your video a few times and then go frame by frame. Sadly I don’t have this stamp set, but I do have one appropriate for Aussie xmas. Hope ebay sales goes well for you both. XX M
Hi, Mal. Yes, you’re right. Most fancy fold cards are easy to make once you know how! This card is an exceptionally easy card. Have fun making this one! xx
I love this card and haved always wanted to do one. I can’t seem to find the link for the demension anywhere, I need ithem in inches. Thank You so much. Dee
Hi, Diane. To find the box below the video first of all make sure you’re watching the video via YouTube and not my blog link. Next, it depends on what device you’re viewing on. If it’s a PC or laptop, under the video you will see three lines of writing and then SHOW MORE. Click on it and the box will open. If you’re watching on a mobile phone, you’ll see a small down arrow on the right-hand side, click on it. They are other different ways of opening the box and it really does depend on your device; unfortunately, I don’t know them all but I’m sure you’ll now be able to find it. xx.
Hi Jan lovely card, going to have ago this afternoon
Many thanks, Diane. I hope you were successful with your card and enjoyed doing it. xx
Hi Jan iv just made this card really impressed gorgeous design thanks for sharing 💜
Many thanks, Diane. I’m pleased you’ve made one of these and enjoyed it. xx