WHEN YOU NEED MULTIPLES OF A CARD, GIVE THIS SNOWMAN SEASON CARD A TRY: A TINSEL TIME TUESDAY POST

Hi Stampers!

Today’s post is about making multiples of a single card design. There are several occasions when multiples of a card design may be necessary, or a better option - party, shower, or wedding invitations, thank you cards for a specific occasion, Christmas cards, etc. Even though multiple cards of the same design might be the best option, it is not my favorite thing. I have found a process to help me approach the project in an organized and focused manner, and before I know it the cards are finished. I am sharing the process I use. It is what works for me. Maybe it will work for you too. 

(Page down to view video for tips on assembling this card design.)

STEP 1 - DESIGN THE CARD

* Decide on a stamp set(s) and if you will use a punch / dies, etc.

* Select a color scheme

* Decide on the type of card - fun fold, shaker card, etc.

* What embellishments might be used (sometimes I need to make the card before deciding on this)

* Sketch out the card - be sure to jot down cutting measurements for cardstock, colors of ink used, etc.

* Make the card (I call this card the prototype; my husband find that humorous for some reason.😁)

* Decide if you like the card as is or if it needs tweaked a bit. 

(I use this step with every card I make.)

Here is the card I designed:

I used the SNOWMAN SEASON stamp set (Annual Catalog):

And the SNOWMAN BUILDER PUNCH (Annual Catalog):

And one stamp from the PENGUIN PLACE stamp set (Mini Catalog):

Here is my prototype:

STEP 2 - GATHER SUPPLIES / CUT CARDSTOCK

(The stamp set/sets, punches, dies, etc have been selected, so are not included in this list.)

* I start with cutting my card bases, layering pieces, cardstock for stamping, etc. The amount needed will of course depend on the number of cards you will be making. (I made 5 copies of the card, so I will give the amounts for 5 cards.)

- 5 Balmy Blue card bases each cut at 8 1/2” x 5 1/2” , scored and folded at 4 1/4”.

- 5 pieces of Basic White cardstock cut at 5 1/4” x 4” (panel for inside card.)

- 5 pieces of Basic White cardstock cut at 4 1/4” x 3” (focal panel)

- 5 pieces of Red Foil (or Real Red cardstock) cut at 4 3/8” x 3 1/8” to mat focal panel

- Strip of Basic White cardstock 11” x 1 1/2” to stamp 5 snowman images

- Strip of Basic White cardstock about 5” x 1” to stamp 5 hats.

- Scrap of Smoky Slate cardstock to punch out snowman arms.

* Now gather inks, markers, or other coloring tools.

- Real Red, Balmy Blue, and Memento Tuxedo Black ink pads.

- Stampin’ Blends - Flirty Flamingo (light), Shaded Spruce (light), Real Red (dark), Pumpkin Pie (dark), 

Smoky Slate(dark), Balmy Blue (light), and the Color Lifter.

All of my adhesives are easily accessible at my work area, if yours are not collect adhesive of choice, glue dots (3 per card), and dimensionals (3-4 per card).

STEP 3 - DO THE STAMPING

* Stamp the card bases. Add the snowflakes image to the upper left corner and lower right corner of the card bases with Balmy Blue ink. (I forgot to photograph the stamped card base. Refer to the finished card to see where I stamped the snowflake image on the card base. Watch the video to see a little tip for placement.)

* Stamp all the inside panels. Use Balmy Blue to stamp the snowflakes image in the upper left corner and the lower left corner . Use Real Red ink and stamp the sentiment centered just below the snowflakes in the upper left corner.

* Stamp all the focal panels. Stamp the snowline swoosh with Balmy Blue about 1” - 1 1/2” from the bottom of the card. Stamp the snowflake image with Balmy Blue 3 times. (Refer to card photo for placement.) Finally, Stamp the Merry Christmas in Real Red under the snowline.

* Stamp the snowman images and the hat images - then use the Stampin’ Blends to add color to the snowmen and the hats. (In the video I state which colors I used where, and demonstrate how I added a bit more shadowing to the snowman image.)

- 5 snowmen will fit on the 11” x 1 1/2” piece of Basic White cardstock, and 5+ hats will fit on the 5” x 1” piece. 

STEP 4 - PUNCHING & /OR DIE CUTTING

* I used the STITCHED RECTANGLES DIE (3 3/4” x 2 3/8”) to cut the center from the Red Foil to use on another project. You can use any die or punch you like as long as there is enough of an edge to adhere the focal panel to the foil and allow the focal panel to hide the hole. 

* Punch out the snowman images (Watch video for tip.)

* Punch out the hats.

* Punch out 5 sets of snowman arms.

STEP 5 - ASSEMBLE THE CARD

* Build the snowmen! Use glue dots to attach the hat and arms. Place dimensionals on the back side of the snowmen.

* Adhere the focal panels to the Red Foil (or Real Red cardstock) mats.

* Adhere these panels  to the card bases. (Watch video for placement tip.)

* Remove the backing from the dimensionals, and position the snowmen on the cards.

* Adhere the inside panels to the inside of the cards.

TOTALLY OPTIONAL

* Add Wink of Stella to the snowflakes and snow men for a bit of shimmer!

STEP 6 - CELEBRATE, THE MULTIPLE COPIES OF THE CARD DESIGN ARE COMPLETE!

VIDEO:  WHEN YOU NEED MULTIPLES OF A CARD

That is all for this edition of Tinsel Time Tuesday. Thanks for stopping by. Until next time…

Stamp Happy!

Kim

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