Blooming Mother's Day Card w/ Lynda Kanase's Card in Box Flower Basket Die

Hello, Crafty Friends!! 

Where has the time gone? It's Mother's Day tomorrow and for today's project, I have a tutorial for this gorgeous card I created for my mom using Lynda Kanase's Flower Basket Box Card die! 

I know what you're thinking... wait a minute, this isn't a box card! And you are absolutely right!! This card was made by using components included in the box card die set that make it super versatile. Let me show you how...

Supplies Used

Lynda Kanase Card in a Box- Flower Basket (Sizzix)

Big Shot Machine (Sizzix)

Sea Glass Paper Pad (Craft Smith)

Mixed Media Paper (Strathmore)

White Cardstock (Recollections)

Eileen Hull ColorBox Blends Inks- Sunshine, Golden, Leaf, Frog, 

Nutmeg, Uniform, Flagstone, Ebony (Clarsnap)

ColorBox Archival Dye Ink- Wicked Black (Clarsnap)

Awesome Family (Pink and Main)

Mega Runner (Xyron)

Scissors 

Stylus

Paper Trimmer

Acrylic Block

Clear Drying Liquid Glue

Self-Adhesive Rhinestones

I started by making my card base.  I've been on a #10 card kick for a while. I think they are way more interesting than a boring 'Ol A2 card and it doesn't cost extra to send through the mail since they fit into a standard letter-sized envelope. So, YES, #10 cards are my jam!

To make the card base I used the following measurements...

White Cardstock Card Base- 9 1/4"x 7 3/4"

Striped Patterned Paper-

Green Geometric Pattern Paper- 

If at first glance you don't fall head over heels in love with this set, this right here may change your mind. This is the die-cuttable window die that comes included in the set. What is so awesome about this particular die is that it has no outer cutting edge, so it just cut out all those tiny little diamond shapes. And because of this, you can use this die to cut out one continuous background pattern. Which is what I did here to create this trellis for my flowers to climb.

Simply line up the die flushed against one side of your paper then die cut. Remove the die cut pieces, poke out any that didn't fall out, and reposition your die. Use the previous cut marks to line up the die for easy alignment. By using the previous cuts holes, you can make your pattern as long or as wide as you like! How flipping cool is that??!!

I trimmed the paper down and gave it a 1/4" lip one side and jagged edge and randomly cut edge on the other. 

 Then, I used my Xyron Mega Runner to adhere may card base together with my patterned papers and trellis onto my card.

Next, I die-cut Lynda's gorgeous flowers and leaves from this die set from Strathmore Mixed Media paper. This paper is very substantial, very thick, it is a 140lb weight,  and holds up amazingly to wet mediums. 

 I used Eileen Hull Blends to shade all my die cuts.

For the leaves, I used Leaf, Frog, Golden, and Nutmeg.

For the larger flowers, I used Uniform, FLagstone, and Ebony.

And for the smaller flower, I used layers of Sunshine.

 To give my flowers shape, I used my Stylus to make fine lines and crease on the backside of my flowers. Then on the front, I used the bigger ball on my stylus to roll a pitted center. Then attached my beads and rhinestones to the centers.

I arranged my leaves and flowers onto my trellis as desired. Then when I was happy with their placement I adhered them down using a clear drying glue, always starting with the leaves because those need be tucked under the flowers.

Then, using an acrylic block and I used the words "to an" and "mother" leaving an evenly spaced gap.

And on a separate piece of patterned paper, I stamped the word "Amazing" then hand cut it out leaving a thin border around the word. Then added foam adhesive to the back of the word and fitted it gap I left between the " to an" and "mother".

And here is my finished card...

I really love how this card turned out and I can't wait to give it to my mom and see her reaction. 

I hope this card inspired you to make something beautiful for your mom, not just for Mother's Day but for ANY DAY!

If you want to see more amazing projects made with Lynda Kanase's Card in a Box Flower Basket Die set, Check out my awesomely talented design team sisters on their blogs!! Their projects are sure to knock your socks off!!

Pam Bray

Karen Aicken

Amanda Stevens

Danieal Costa

Lynda Kanase

THANK YOU so much for stopping by!!

Until next time...

HAPPY CRAFTING!!

~Mitsyana 

Shabby Chic Pop-up Gift Card Holder with Graphic 45 & Xyron

Hey Crafty Friends!!

Happy Wednesday!! I'm so excited to bring you another project for Team Xyron today! Because all week long we will be featuring projects made with Gorgeous Graphic 45 papers!

And if you head on over to Xyron's Facebook Page, not only will you see all these inspirational projects but you could enter to win some fabulous prizes! Xyron is giving away 2 (yes, I said TWO) bundle packages!! Each package contains a Xyron Mega Runner & a Graphic 45 Paper pack!! How flipping awesome is that?!! And just in time for the holiday season to get started on that beautiful Christmas cardmaking and gift giving!! 

And speaking of beautiful, today, not only are my projects beautiful to look at but fun and interactive too!! Keep reading to see I make gift cards not just fun to spend but fun to open too, with these Pop-up Gift Card Holders! Check out this stunning trio! 

Supplies Used

Floral Shoppe 12x12 Collection Pack (Graphic 45)

Floral Shoppe Tags & Pockets (Graphic 45)

Floral Shoppe Chipboard (Graphic 45)

Creative Station Lite (Xyron)

Creative Station 3" Permanent Refill (Xyron)

Mega Runner (Xyron)

Lynda Kanase's Bigz L Die- Card, Slider (Sizzix)

Paper Flowers (I Am Roses)

Mixed Media Glue

Crinkle Ribbon

Craft Foam 

I started with one 6" x12" piece of black chipboard. Then cut it down to 3" x 8.5" for my base. The black chipboard is really striking but needs to be "prettified"... And these luscious papers from Graphic 45's Floral Shoppe Collection are absolutely PERFECT!! And what's even more fantastic is that these papers are double sided!! **SQUEAL**

I trim my Floral Shoppe patterned paper down to 3" x 8.5" strips. You'll need 2 strips to cover each chipboard base. And because these papers are double sided you can use the same sheet of paper to get different looks on each side.

I ran the strip through my Creative Station Lite machine. But since my strips were only 3" wide I opted to save on adhesive and switched out my usual 5" cartridge with a smaller 3" one. Perfect!! No waste! I love that the Creative Stations are versatile and I can pick and choose the best size cartridge to fit my project size.

Once my strips were run through the Creative Station, I applied them directly onto the black chipboard. One pattern on each side. Then I made a tough decision... which side was to be my cover... I love pink but this time those flowers won my heart!

Using Lynda Kanase's Card Slider Die, I faced the paper pattern side down. You'll see on the die it has two sections... one with one crease and the other with three. I positioned my material faced down against the cutting blade onto the side of the die with just one crease blade. 

I ran it through my Sizzix Big Shot machine.

Oh my... It's beautiful already!! And that was just covering it with paper!

Then, I took a nail file and sanded down the edges.

For the pop-up function, you'll need another  (Yes, a third) 3" x 8.5" strip of coordinating paper. This time place it faced down against the side of the die with 3 crease blades. You'll be able to see and count the raised areas on the die. Remember, there are blades under that foam so please handle with extreme caution!

Once the strip is die-cut with crease marks, fold along the crease lines to form a "W".

I used my Xyron Mega Runner to attach each folded end to each card flap. You do not add adhesive across the whole die-cut just the two ends up to the crease lines. Then attach them by matching up the ends. 

It should form a square when opened up to a 90-degree angle.

It's almost ready!!

The front covers need just a little love...

These Tags & Pockets and Chipboard pieces are absolutely amazing! 

I took this tag and layered it onto a piece of leftover scraps and hand cut a border around it. Then punched a hole at the top and tied crinkle ribbon onto the tag.

Then added some "homemade" foam adhesive to the back for a little dimension.

And, by the way, foam adhesive is so easy to make! Just take pieces of craft foam sheets and insert it into your Xyron. Run through. Trim. Flip over and run through again! Easy Peasy!! Never run out of foam adhesive again!!

Lastly, I added premade paper flowers with clear drying glue.

And presto...

I kind of went nuts with these... 

They were too gorgeous to just stop at making one!! And with how easy they all came together, I'd be crazy not to make more!

They are a great addition to my gift giving arsenal. I'm gonna make sure I have lots of these on hand. Especially with Christmas around the corner!! This definitely took my gift card game to the next level!!

Just open it up and slide your gift card into the slit. When the recipient open it, it will automatically raise the card out!! How cool is that??!!

Watch it in action here...

https://youtu.be/_SQrSGJ8kQQ

I hope you enjoyed today's project and are inspired to give it a try!!

And don't forget about the giveaway!! Head on over to the Xyron Facebook page now!!

Until next time...

HAPPY CRAFTING!!

~Mitsyana

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Scooting By - Waterfall Card

Happy Hump Day, Crafty Friends!!

I'm here with the Xyron Design Team today! And we have partnered with the awesome people of Newton's Nook to bring you a ton of amazing projects from both design teams all week long!

And that's not all! Both Xyron & Newton's Nook will be giving away a $25 Gift Certificate to Newton's Nook AND a Xyron Mega Runner!! How flipping amazing is that??!!

**Read details down below on how you can enter this fabulous giveaway!**

Today, I have none other than Newton himself, scooting along and sending you greetings on this interactive 'waterfall card'.

Supplies Used

Newton Scoots By (Newton's Nook)

Mega Runner (Xyron)

Creative Station Lite (Xyron)

Misti Tool (My Pink Petunia) - OPTIONAL

140 lb. Mixed Media Paper (Strathmore)

VersaFine Onyx Black Ink (Tsukineko/ Imagine Crafts)

Clean Color Real Brush Watercolor Markers (Zig/ Kuretake USA)

Stitched Rounded Square Dies (Pink and Main)

Kraft Cardstock (DCWV)

Double Sided Cardstock (DCWV)

Patterned Paper- Perfectly Plaid (Lawn Fawn)

I started by stamping my image onto 140 lb. Mixed Media Paper with VersaFine Onyx Black ink. I'm going to be stamping Newton multiple times so I used my MISTI stamping tool to help me speed up my stamping process.

I used my Clean Color Real Brush Markers and a water brush to color my images. I start by outlining my image and dragging the color in with a water brush. I add more color by scribbling color onto an acrylic block first and picking it up with my water brush and going back over the areas where I think shadows we be.

For Newton's body, I used Light Brown. 

His ears and nose I used Light Pink. 

His scarf, Light Blue. 

The Scooter Light Violet. 

The seat of the scooter and wheels, Green Gray. 

The headlight, Yellow. 

The lining of the clouds, also Light Blue. 

The road, Gray. 

And part of the background in Cobalt Blue.

I stamped Newton a couple more times but switched out the sentiment above his head each time. I also moved the clouds around to make it look like he was zooming by.

Then, I used my 3-1/2" square die to cut out my images. Each time I cut a new image I moved Newton to a certain part of the die. One image he's on the left. The next one he's in the center. And the last he's towards the right.

This way he really looks like he's scooting along.

I also added more clouds to the sky to fill any empty spaces.

Then I watercolored on a road for him to ride on as well as a little bit of sky.

I die cut 3- 4" stitched squares from kraft cardstock and used my Xyron Mega Runner to attach my scenes.

To make the base of my water fall mechanism, I took a 4" x11" piece of kraft cardstock and scored at the 4", 4-1/4", & 4-1/2" marks. Then, creased all my score marks. I folded it on the 4-1/2" mark and trimmed off the excess (this should make it fold in half and both ends should meet). 

The unfolded measurements should now be 4" x 9".

I also die cut another stitched square to attach the mechanism to. This square measured 4-1/4".

I created a little pull tab by taking a 1" x 4" piece of kraft cardstock and folding it in half. On the folded side I snipped off the corners and punched a hole to create a folded tag. 

I used my Mega Runner to adhere and sandwich it over the center of the back flap.

I folded the main piece of my mechanism in half, centered it onto the 4-1/4" stitched square. DO NOT ADHERE ANY PART OF THIS PIECE DIRECTLY TO THE PATTERNED PAPER BEHIND IT!!

It will be held down by fasteners.

Here's how I made them:

I cut 2- 1" x 6" strips of matching patterned paper. Added adhesive to the entire strip. 

With the main piece centered on the patterned paper, lay the strip across the back flap (one strip towards the left and the other towards the right.

 Lay them from top to bottom. 

It should hang off the ends by about 1/2". Just fold the excess over and attach to the back of the patterned paper. 

Here is where thos e score marks come into play.

Attach the first stamped image (this will be the last image in your waterfall) to the first or 4" score line.

Adhere glue or more Mega Runner adhesive along the1/4" gap. Then attach the second image. The image should line up against the crease of the score and it also should leave a 1/4" lip from the previous image.

Repeat one last time with the top image.

Now the 'WATERFALL' part of you card is done!

This has many layers and I didn't want it to fall off my card. So, I ran the whole waterfall through my Xyron Creative Station for heavy duty tack!

I attached it to my card base which I created with a piece of 4-3/4" x 4-3/4" violet paper layered on a 5-1/2" x 5-1/2" patterned paper mat. Then layered that onto a  5-3/4" x 5-3/4" card made from more violet paper.

And here is my finished card in action...

These cards actually get easier and easier the more you make them. 

I hope you enjoyed my project and give it a go! These cards can be so much fun!!

Before you go, don't forget to enter for your chance to win the fabulous $25 Newton's Nook Gift Certificate and Xyron Mega Runner!!

All you have to do is visit the Xyron page on Facebook and comment on any (or all) of the Newton's Nook/Xyron Featured Posts.

Don't forget to hop on over to the Newton's Nook page too and give them some love!!

Thanks for stopping in!

Until Next Time...

HAPPY CRAFTING!!

~Mitsayan 

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