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Beautiful World Quill Birthday Card

Birthday Cards· Masculine Cards

2 Jan

Hello, Crafters.

I didn’t have my blood test yesterday because I realised it was a Bank Holiday! Fortunately, I’d asked hubby to check to see if the hospital was open for blood tests and the answer was no so we didn’t have a wasted journey! I can now look forward to having it done on Monday!

Yesterday was a lovely day  for me because I started by blitzing all the paperwork that has been accumulating on my desk since I don’t know when! I work a lot better when my work space is uncluttered! Once I had finished my spring clean, I started working on tomorrow’s video. I know the fancy fold card I’ll be demonstrating and I’ve finished my prototype. Before I can start videoing today I just need to design what products I want to use and I’ll be off! After I had finished my prototype I started working on today’s card.

I chose the Beautiful World stamp set because I’m thinking about using it for my video. It was in my mind to use the globes but I changed my mind and used the quills and ink pots instead! After working out the measurements for my three columns, I started working on the ink pots and quills. Before I explain about creating the images, my measurements for the three World of Good Designer Series Paper (DSP) strips are 1″ x 4 7/8″ which left a white quarter inch border all around the outside and 1/8″ in the two gaps between the strips. The measurements for the US are the two outside DSP strips should be 1″ wide x 4 7/8″ tall and the strip in the centre should be 1 1/8″ wide x 4 7/8″ tall. This will leave a quarter inch border all round. Please test these sizes on scrap paper before cutting your DSP!

I used my Stamparatus to stamp four quills using Crumb Cake Ink and four ink pots using Tuxedo Black Memento Ink. After I had die cut them using the World Map Dies, I fussy cut three of each. I know this sounds daft but I find it easier to fussy cut images if I die cut them first (wherever possible!) I used the same HAPPY BIRTHDAY sentiment from the Itty Bitty Birthday Stamp Set that I’ve been using quite a lot recently. By die cutting the sentiment using the Stitched Rectangles Dies, slim die no 1, I know it will measure half an inch by two and a half inches. This means I need to cut a layer that measures 5/8″ x 2 5/8″. I stamped the sentiment using Cinnamon Cider Ink and layered it onto a piece of Basic Black Cardstock (CS).

I wrapped a piece of Early Espresso Faux Suede Trim around the card front – that is, the layer of Whisper White CS I had adhered to a middle layer of Basic Black CS – and adhered both ends at the back of the card front. Before I did this I added a buckle from the Antique Corners & Slides Elements. Before I adhered the quills and ink posts in place, I played with different arrangements, i.e. I tried three identical images and also in a relaxed arrangement. I have to say, I’m not sure I like this relaxed look! What do you think? The quills have been glued to the DSP and the ink pots are on Dimensionals.  I finished the front of the card by painting the quills and ink pots off with Clear Wink of Stella Glitter and I used Tombow to adhere a metal corner in each of the four Whisper White CS corners.

Inside the card I added a middle layer of Basic Black CS and a top layer of Whisper White CS. I had one die cut ink pot and quill left over and used them to decorate the bottom right hand corner. Before I adhered them in place I cut the Whisper White CS off the top of the ink pot and around the “stem” of the quill. I didn’t do the rest of the images because I knew the white edging wouldn’t show once it had been adhered to the white top layer. To finish off I painted both pieces with my Clear Wink of Stella Glitter Pen. A very pleasing card methinks!

That’s it from me today. I look forward to being back with you tomorrow and in the meantime please take care and stay safe. Happy crafting.

JanB. xx

Products used for this project: please click on any of the links to be taken to my 24/7 online Stampin’ Up! shop. The Hostess Code for JANUARY 2021 is DQ7YY4BZ. Thank you. xx

Basic Black A4 Card Stock

Basic Black A4 Card Stock
[121688]
£8.25

Whisper White A4 Card Stock

Whisper White A4 Card Stock
[106549]
£9.00

World Of Good Specialty Designer Series Paper

World Of Good Specialty Designer Series Paper
[152491]
£14.00

Beautiful World Bundle (English)

Beautiful World Bundle (English)
[154091]
£45.00

Itty Bitty Birthdays Cling Stamp Set

Itty Bitty Birthdays Cling Stamp Set
[148618]
£21.00

Stitched Rectangles Dies

Stitched Rectangles Dies
[151820]
£33.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad
[132708]
£5.50

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Refill

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Refill
[133456]
£4.75

Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad

Crumb Cake Classic Stampin’ Pad
[147116]
£7.00

Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Ink Refill

Crumb Cake Classic Stampin’ Ink Refill
[121029]
£3.50

Cinnamon Cider Classic Stampin' Pad

Cinnamon Cider Classic Stampin’ Pad
[153114]
£7.00

Cinnamon Cider Classic Stampin' Ink Refill

Cinnamon Cider Classic Stampin’ Ink Refill
[153120]
£3.50

Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush

Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush
[141897]
£7.50

Early Espresso 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Faux Suede Trim

Early Espresso 1/4″ (6.4 Mm) Faux Suede Trim
[152472]
£6.00

Antiqued Corners & Slides

Antiqued Corners & Slides
[152471]
£8.00

Stamparatus

Stamparatus
[148187]
£46.00

Simply Shammy

Simply Shammy
[147042]
£7.50

Paper Trimmer

Paper Trimmer
[152392]
£23.00

Paper Snips

Paper Snips
[103579]
£9.25

Bone Folder

Bone Folder
[102300]
£6.50

Grid Paper

Grid Paper
[130148]
£11.75

Small Grid Paper

Small Grid Paper
[149621]
£6.00

Silicone Craft Sheet

Silicone Craft Sheet
[127853]
£5.50

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Multipurpose Liquid Glue
[110755]
£3.75

Stampin' Dimensionals

Stampin’ Dimensionals
[104430]
£3.75

Mini Stampin' Dimensionals

Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals
[144108]
£3.75

Foam Adhesive Sheets

Foam Adhesive Sheets
[152815]
£7.50

Cardstock Layer Sizes: A4

Card base 8¼” x 5¾” scored and folded at 4 1/8”

Middle layer: 2 pieces 3 7/8” x 5½”

Top layer: 2 pieces 3¾” x 5 3/8”

Cardstock Layer Sizes: Letter-size

Card base 8½” x 5½” scored and folded at 4¼”

Middle layer: 2 pieces 4” x 5¼”

Top layer: 2 pieces 3 7/8” x 5 1/8”



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  1. Billie says

    January 2, 2021 at 12:39 pm

    Yes, yes! I do like the ‘relaxed’ look – a note of whimsy…. Very elegant design. Eager to get back to that set which has so much potential… Looking forward to the video tomorrow….

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    • Jan says

      January 2, 2021 at 10:37 pm

      Many thanks, Billie! Video has been scheduled! Enjoy! xxx

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