JUST TEAR IT - ADD PAPER TEARING TECHNIQUES TO YOUR CARD MAKING SKILLS

Hi Stampers!

Today I thought we would take a look at some paper tearing techniques. Have you ever given paper tearing a try? There are several techniques, but for today we’ll stick to the basics. These techniques might be basic - the results are anything but!!! Let’s take a peek at the sample cards:

(NOTE - All supplies are from Stampin’ Up!®️ unless otherwise noted.)

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JUST TEAR IT - ADD PAPER TEARING TECHNIQUES 

TO YOUR CARD MAKING SKILLS

ADD A TORN BORDER

Use a strip of scrap cardstock (about 1- 1 1/4”), tear this in half, adhere the torn pieces to the back side of a piece of patterned paper. Place this piece on the card base.

BIRTHDAY PEONY IN PINK

SUPPLIES I USED

* Card Base - Pink Pirouette cardstock  (retired) - A-2 size [8 1/2” x 5 1/2” scored and folded at 4 1/4” or 11” x 4 1/4” scored and folded at 5 1/2”}

* Scrap Cardstock - Early Espresso 1” x 5 1/4”

* Inside Panel -Basic White cardstock - 5 1/4” x 4”

* Other - Basic White cardstock for stamping

* Patterned Paper - Simple Vintage Flower Shoppe (Simple Stories) - 1 1/4” x 51/2”

* Stamps - Prize Peony (retired). Birthday Wishes (Waffle Flower)

* Ink - Early Espresso; Stampin’ Blends - Old Olive, Pink Pirouette (retired)

* Embellishment - Simple Vintage Flower Shoppe Glossy Enamel Dots

* Dimensionals

BIRTHDAY PEONY IN GRAY GRANITE

SUPPLIES I USED

* Card Base - Gray Granite cardstock - A-2 size

* Scrap Cardstock - Pretty In Pink 1” x 5 1/2”

* Patterned Paper - VintageFlower Shoppe (Simple Stories)

* Inside Panel - Basic White cardstock 5 1/4” x 4”

* Stamps - Prize Peony; Birthday Wishes (Waffle Flower)

* Ink - Tuxedo Black (Memento), Gray Granite; Stampin’ Blends - Pretty In Pink, Old Olive

* Embellishments - Basic Gray and Smoky Slate Pearls

* Dimensionals

TEAR AND PASTE

For these cards I simply took a piece of cardstock / patterned paper and tore it in half, then I tore the edges again until I was happy with the edge. It is so easy, and creates a lot of interest!

BRIGHT CELEBRATION

SUPPLIES I USED

* Card Base- Tangelo Twist (retired) A-2 SIZE

* Focal Panel - Poppy Parade cardstock 4 1/4” x 3 1/2” Patterned Paper -Market Bloom (Scrapbook.com) 2 1/2” x 3 1/2” - adhere to center of cardstock

* Cardstock for Tearing - Poppy Parade 3 1/2” x 2 1/2”

* Stamps - Beautiful Butterflies

* Ink - Tuxedo Black (Memento)

* Embellishments - Brushed Brass Butterflies 

* Adhesive

BIRTHDAY STRIPES

SUPPLIES I USED

* Card Base - Shade Spruce cardstock - A-2 size

* Patterned Paper - Market Bloom (Scrapbook.com) 4 1/4” x 4” tear into two pieces 

* Greeting - Basic White and Pumpkin Pie cardstock; Let’s Celebrate Dies (Scrapbook.com)

* Inside Panel - Basic White cardstock 5 1/4” x 4”

* Embellishments - Green Rhinestones 

* Dimensionals

FAULT LINE TEARS

I have seen Fault Line cards around for a little while now. I watched  3-4  tutorials for this card style, and I had to stop. My head was spinning. I decided I would just do it my own way, and of course this could be someone else’s way as well, but it is not like any of the tutorials I watched.

Here is what I did:

* I chose a A-2 card base

* Next I chose a top layer (patterned paper, cardstock, specialty paper, etc) 4 1/4” x 3 3/4”

* Then I chose a second layer (patterned paper, cardstock, specialty paper, etc.) 4 1/4” x 3”

NOTE - Pay attention to directional patterns.

* I placed what will be the top layer face down on my table

* I placed the second layer face down on top of that and centered it

* Next I picked up the two papers and with right sides facing me I began tearing from the short sides all the way across. I tore just a tiny bit off what will be the papers that go along the bottom of the card. This extra tearing gives the papers that nice torn edge.

* I put glue on the back side of the two pieces of the top layer about 1/4” to 1/2” from the torn edge.

* Slip the second layer under each top layer piece let 1/4” to 1/2” peek out from under the top layer.

* Adhere the top piece and bottom piece in place on the card base. You can use glue or dimensionals.

* Add a greeting and embellishments (optional).

* Watch the video to see me demonstrate this process.

 

BIRTHDAY MAP

SUPPLIES I USED

* Card Base - Crumb Cake cardstock A-2 size

* Patterned Paper - Going Places (retired) 4 1/4” x 3 3/4”

* Vellum - 4 1/4” x 3”

* Stamp - Sweet Ice Cream (retired)

* Ink - Tuxedo Black (Memento)

* Embellishments - Neutral Matte Dots

* Adhesive

BIRTHDAY GRID

SUPPLIES I USED

* Card Base - Basic Black cardstock - A-2 size

*Card Front - Very Vanilla cardstock  5 1/2” x 4 1/4”

* Patterned Paper - Going Places (retired) 4 1/4” x 3 3/4”

* Vellum - 4 1/4” x 3”

* Inside Panel - Very Vanilla cardstock  5” x3 3/4”

* Stamp - Approaching Perfection (retired)

* Ink - Tuxedo Black (Memento)

* Embellishment - Neutral Matte Dots

* Adhesive

BIRTHDAY CORALS

SUPPLIES I USED

* Card Base - Peach Pie cardstock A-2 size

* Patterned Papers - (retired) cut one at 4 1/4” x 3 3/4”,  and cut one at 4 1/4” x 3”

* Stamps - Sweet IceCream (retired), Round We Go

* Ink - Calypso Coral

* Embellishments - Faceted Gems (retired)

* Adhesive and dimensionals

FAUX PAPER TEARING

Faux Paper Tearing is basically a masking technique. Start with a piece of masking paper. For my sample cards I used a piece that was 5 1/4”  (length) x 2 1/2” (height). Tear the masking paper in two pieces longways. Use these pieces to mask off the bottom portion and top portion of the cardstock. Fill in the unmasked space with a blending brush and ink, stamp images in the space, or fill the space in any way you like. Remove the masking paper and finish your card. If you do not have masking paper, printer paper works just fine. Cut the paper long enough to secure it to the work surface.

JOYFUL CHRISTMAS

SUPPLIES I USED

* Card Base - Cherry Cobbler cardstock - A-2

* Focal Panel  - Basic White cardstock - 5” x 3 3/4”

* Inside Panel - Basic White cardstock 5” x 3 3/4”

* Masking Paper or printer paper

* Blending Brush

* Inks - Old Olive, Cherry Cobbler, Garden Green, Shaded Spruce

* Stamps - Leafy Sprigs (Woodware Craft), Beautiful Butterflies,  Snow Wonder (retired)

* Embellishments - Ruby Rhinestones

BIRTHDAY CARNATIONS

SUPPLIES I USED

* Card Base - Balmy Blue cardstock - A-2 size

* Focal Panel - Basic White cardstock 5” x 3 3/4”

* Inside Panel Basic White cardstock  5” x 3 3/4”

*Inks - Early Espresso, Pretty In Pink, Shaded Spruce, Balmy Blue

* Blending Brush

* Stamps - Inspiring Iris  (retired), Round We Go

* Embellishments - Dragonflies & Birds

* Adhesive

BASIC PAPER TEARING TECHNIQUES

These techniques are easy and result in great cards! There is no right or wrong way to use these techniques. I recommend tearing the paper toward you, because that results in that nice torn edge, but I don’t always tear that way. It is always okay to try a technique and add your own spin to it! So get your paper and start tearing it! You will love the results.

Thanks for stopping by today. Until next time. . .

Stamp Happy!

Kim

SHAPED CARDS - A FUN WAY TO ADD VARIETY TO YOUR CARD MAKING

Hi Stampers!

Most of the time I make A-2 size cards. Once in a while I’ll make a slimline card, but when I feel like doing something a little different  I create shaped cards. I enjoy making shaped cards as they force me to think outside the box - you know that A-2 sized box! Shaped cards require me to take a second look at my dies and how I might use them to shape a card base. I also spend some time considering how I might create a shaped card without a die. Today I am sharing several shaped cards and a few tips for creating them. Let’s look at the cards:

NOTE - I use Stampin’ Up!®️Supplies, unless otherwise noted.

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SHAPED CARDS - A FUN WAY TO ADD VARIETY 

TO YOUR CARD MAKING

SHAPED CARDS HOW TOS & TIPS

* When choosing dies for shaped cards, layering or nested dies are great choices, as other dies in the set make creating card layers a breeze!

* When using dies to shape cards, measure the height and width of the die to get the dimensions for the card base. Be sure to measure at highest and widest points. 

EXAMPLE - the width of a die is 4 7/8” (let’s round it to 5”), the height is 4”. 

- If I want the card to open at the top, I will double the height. So, I would cut my cardstock 8” x 5”, score at 4” and fold in half. 

-If I want the card to open on the side I will double the with. I would cut the cardstock 10” x 4” and score and fold it at 5”.

*With the card base folded, place the die on top. Slide the die up just a bit above the top edge (or just over <side edge) of the cardstock. Run it through the die cut machine. Most die cut machines will cut through 2 layers of cardstock, but check your machine’s instructions to be sure. This creates the card base.

* Cut a single cardstock layer of the shape, this full die cut will serve as the front of the card. Match up the edges of the die cut to the card base from bottom to top. This will help line up both pieces perfectly. 

LARGER DIES

PEEPS CARDS

These Peeps cards were created using NESTED PEEPS DIES from Scrapbook.com. The two larger cards measure 7 1/2” x 4”. The smaller card measures 5 3/4” x 3”. These cards will not fit inside an A-2 envelope. I will make an envelope for the yellow one. The other two I will just pop in my grandkids’ Easter Baskets. 

These cards open from the side. I cut my card bases, scored, and folded them. Then I lined up the die so it  slightly goes off the edge of the fold along the left bunny ear and the left bunny torso. Then I die cut the shape from another piece of cardstock, and adhered that on the front of the card. This hides the areas not cut by the die on the card base. 

SUPPLIES I USED FOR THE CARDS

* Card Bases - Pretty In Pink, Lemon Lolly, Balmy Blue cardstock

* Card Fronts - Melon Mambo, Azure Afternoon, and Lemon Lolly cardstock

* Inks - Melon Mambo, Lemon Lolly, Azure Afternoon

* Eyes &Noses - Early Espresso cardstock

* Dies - Nested Peeps (Scrapbook.com)

* Stamp Set - Hippity Hoppity (Scrapbook.com)

ALMOST A-2 SIZED DIES

These cards were created using the EVERYDAY ARCHES DIES from Stampin’ Up! These are layering dies. These cards measure just under 5 1/4” x just under 4”. Not quite A-2 size, but close enough. These dies can make cards that open from the side in a portrait style card or from the top. The card on the right is a portrait style, but can be turned with the fold on the left to become a landscape card. Because this is a layering die set, cutting layers and mats is no problem!

HEALING HORIZONS

SUPPLIES I USED

* Card Base and Card Front- Pecan Pie cardstock

* Layer - New Horizons DSP (retired)

* Other cardstock - Basic White

* Dies - Everyday Arches, Horizons (retired),  Layering Scalloped Squares (retired)

* Stamp set - Heal Your Heart (retired)

* Ink - Pecan Pie

* Embellishments - Adhesive Backed Dragonflies and Birds

* Dimensionals

HAPPY BUTTERFLIES

SUPPLIES I USED

* Card  Base and Card Front -  Gorgeous Grape cardstock

* Layer - Patterned Paper (retired)

* Other cardstock - Basic White

* Stamps - Beautiful Butterflies, Timeless Tulips (retired)

* Dies - Everyday Arches, Beautiful Butterflies, Stitched Labels (retired)

* Inks - Tuxedo Black (Memento), Gorgeous Grape; Stampin’ Blends - Highland Heather, Purple Posey (retired), Pool Party, Summer Splash, Bermuda Bay (retired)

* Embellishments - Glossy Dots Assortment

* Dimensionals

SMALLER DIES

Here are cards I made using various dies in my collection. They range in size from 5” tall (candy corn)to 2 3/4” tall (TV). The other 3 are around 4” tall.  The hexagon and TV dies have great straight lines, making it easy to place the straight edge just above the fold on the card base. The others take a bit more planning, but it is still a matter of placing the die cut just over the fold of the card base.  Cut the die cut again from a piece of cardstock, line it up over the card base, and adhere. I mail these cards in A-2 envelopes. The TV card is about the size of a gift tag, and I will most likely use it for that.

SPOOKY CANDY CORN

SUPPLIES I USED

* Card Base - Pumpkin Pie cardstock

* Card Front - Pumpkin Pie

* OtherCardstock - Basic White, Basic Black, Pumpkin Pie, Daffodil Delight

* Dies - Primitive Candy Corn (Whimsy Stamps), Spooktacular (Scrapbook.com)

* Embellishments - Black Star Sequins (retired)

* Dimensionals

SHAGGY DOG BIRTHDAY

SUPPLIES I USED

* Card Base and Card Front - Poppy Parade cardstock

* Patterned Paper - Surprise Party (Sunny Studios)

* Other cardstock Basic White and Poppy Parade for stamping and greeting, and inside panel

* Stamps - Shaggy Dog - (Avery Elle)

* Ink - Tuxedo Black (Memento), Stampin’ Blends - Poppy Parade, Granny Apple Green, Azure Afternoon, Daffodil Delight, Smoky Slate, Color Lifter

* Dies- Circles (Spellbinders) - 3 3/4” diameter card base and front; 3 1/2” diameter for layer and inside panel

* Dimensionals

BIRTHDAY POSIES

SUPPLIES I USED

* Card Base and Card Front - Highland Heather cardstock

* Mat - Gorgeous Grape cardstock

* Focal Panel and Inside Panel - Basic White cardstock

* Other Cardstock - Basic White for stamping

* Stamps - Cheerful Daisies & dies, Amaryllis Abloom (retired)

* Dies - Scallop Circles, Circles (Spellbinders)

* Inks - Highland Heather, Garden Green, Gorgeous Grape, Daffodil Delight

* Dimensionals

HAPPY BEE-DAY

SUPPLIES I USED

* Card Base and Card Front - Crushed Curry cardstock

* Other Cardstock - Basic White, Pecan Pie, Crushed Curry for stamping and die cutting

* Stamps - Bee My Valentine, Meant to BeeHey Birthday Chick (retired)

* Vellum

* Dies - Meant to Bee, Stylish Shapes

* Punch - Bee Builder

* Embossing Folder - Hive (retired)

* Inks - Tuxedo Black (Memento), Pecan Pie

* Sponge Dauber

* Embellishments - Simple Vintage Flower Shop Glossy Enamel Dots (Simple Stories) 

* Dimensionals

STAY TUNED

SUPPLIES I USED

* Card Base - Basic Beige

* Card Front - Woodgrain paper (retired)

* Other cardstock - Basic Beige

* Stamp - Tune In and dies

* Inks - Tuxedo Black (Memento), Pecan Pie

* Embellishments - Adhesive Backed Metallic Gems

NO DIES

So what if you have no dies? You can still make shaped cards. How about creating square cards? Square is a great shape. In my samples I turned my square cards into Christmas presents! How about making it a table top? A box of candies? Turn it to make it a diamond or a kite. Another shape that is easy to make with a paper trimmer is a pennant shape. What other shapes can you think of? A tag shape would be easy to create from a top folding A-2 sized card. Make an angled cut at the upper right corner. Use the cut piece as a pattern to cut the corner on the upper left side. Can you come up with other shapes?

Below are the instructions for creating a Pennant Card from a top folded card base (11” x 4 1/4” scored and folded at 5 1/2”). I’ve also given the instructions for cutting layers.

PENNANT CARD BASE AND LAYERS

SUPPLIES I USED

* Card Base - Daffodil Delight

* Layer - Surprise Party (Sunny Studios)

* Sentiment - Blueberry Bushel, Daffodil Delight cardstock, Happy Birthday die (Hunkydory)

* Baker’s Twine - Blue, Orange, Varigated - for tassel, separate strands at top of card

* Embellishments - Rainbow Adhesive Backed Dots

* Dimensionals

OH CHRISTMAS GIFT

SUPPLIES I USED

* Card Base - Garden Green cardstock (8 1/2” x 4 1/4” scored and folded at 4 1/4”)

* Card Front - Real Red (4 1/4” x 4 1/4”)

* Inside Panel - Basic White cardstock - 4” x 4”

* Ribbon - Garden Green (retired) two at  5 1/4”

* Baker’s Twine - Garden Green (retired) - about 8 inches

* Scrap of white cardstock for tag

* Stamp - IttyBittyChristmas (retired)

* Ink - Garden Green

* Dies - Greetings of the Season

* Embellishments - Trees and Dots (retired)

HOLIDAY FLORALS

SUPPLIES I USED

* Card Base - Petal Pink

* Card Front - Snow Pine Lodge (Simple Stories)

* Ribbon - Petal Pink (retired)

* Dies - Greetings of the Season

* Ink - Real Red

* Twine - Vanilla (? No clue where I got it)

* Embellishments - Glass Beads (? - again, no clue)

* Dimensionals

FUN TO MAKE SHAPED CARDS

Shaped cards are fun to make, and give your brain a chance to exercise as you have to adjust measurements and think about new ways to use layouts and focal points. Go through your dies, see what ones you have that would make cute cards! If dies are not available, remember you can easily make a pennant card!  A square is a shape, for that matter so is a rectangle! Turn your squares cards and rectangular cards into something unexpected, like a present, , a tag, maybe a house. . . Keep thinking, I know there are more no dies need shaped cards. 

Thank you so much for joining me today. Until next time . . . . .

Stamp Happy!

Kim

NO DIMENSIONALS? NO PROBLEM! MAKE THEM!

Hi Stampers,

I love using dimensionals (foam tape, pop dots, foam squares, etc). Those little pieces of foam are amazing! They are an easy to use and inexpensive Cardmaking supply that can take your card from nice to WOW! But, what happens if you have a dimensionals emergency? Somehow you didn’t notice you were running low, and now you have none? How can you add that nice little lift to your focal images and sentiments! Do you have some scrap cardstock? If so, you have emergency dimensionals. I’ll show you three options for these dimensionals.  Let’s take a peek at the sample cards:

Can you tell which cards were put together using dimensionals, and which ones were put together using homemade dimensionals?

NOTE :  All supplies for my cards are from Stampin’ Up! ®️ unless otherwise noted.

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NO DIMENSIONALS? NO PROBLEM! MAKE THEM!

NO DIMENSIONALS OPTION 1

STACKED DIE CUTS

For the card on the left I used dimensionals on the raccoon image and the tree (front right). Dimensionals add a bit of depth and interest, but you can get the same results by stacking die cut (or punched) images or sentiments. The camper image on the card to the right is lifted up from the page by adhering the image to 4 other die cuts of the image, and adhering that image to the card front. 

ADVANTAGES

* A great way to use up scraps of cardstock - use white or colored cardstock.

* The image will be sturdy, and will stand up to the rollers at the post office.

* Using different numbers of die cuts allows you to add variation to the height of your images.

DISADVANTAGES

* This technique works best with die cuts and punched images, or cardstock mats cut with a trimmer for stamped sentiments or images. It is not always practical for use with fussy cut images.

* It is easy to get carried away stacking the images. Too many layers makes the image stick out too far and can cause issues for mailing. I try to keep my stacked layers between 3-5.

* Using this technique with larger images can add a bit more weight to your card, so keep that in mind.

* Die cutting or punching multiple images might not be for you; it can get a bit tedious.

WONDERFUL SNOW

SUPPLIES I USED

* Card Base - Shaded Spruce cardstock (A-2 size)

* Mat Layer - Real Red cardstock (5 1/4” x 4”)

* Focal Panel - Basic White cardstock (5” x 3 3/4”)

* Other Cardstock - Basic White (5” x 3 3/4”) for snow - tear into two pieces, scraps for stamping images

* Stamps - Freezin’ Fun (retired), Star Snowflake Sentiments (Waffle Flower)

* Inks - Tuxedo Black (Memento), Balmy Blue; Stampin’ Blends - Shaded Spruce, Real Red, Pretty In Pink, Smoky Slate, Gray Granite

* Blending Brush- use with Balmy Blue for Sky

* Embellishments - Pops of Color - Glitter Snowflake (Scrapbook.com); Blizzard Snowflakes ( Trinity Stamps)

* Dimensionals and other adhesive

HAPPY ADVENTURES

SUPPLIES I USED

* Card Base - Shaded Spruce cardstock (A-2)

* Mat Layer - Basic White (5 1/4” x 4”) - blended and stamped background

* Other Cardstock - Basic White for stamping image and for die cutting stacking layers

* Inks - Distress Oxide - Tumbled Glass, Shabby Shutters, Frayed Burlap (Ranger), Tuxedo Black (Memento),Shaded Spruce, Early Espresso; Stampin’ Blends - Shaded Spruce, Poppy Parade, Old Olive, Smoky Slate, Copper Clay, Crumb Cake, Pool Party

* Stamps - Adventure Together and dies

* Other - Blending Brushes, Spritzer for water

* Adhesive

NO DIMENSIONALS OPTION 2

STACKED PIECES

Which card has dimensionals? This time it is the one on the right. The one on the left was created using what I call stacked pieces. This substitute dimensional is easy to create and is similar to the stacked die cuts. You can make these any size or shape you like. You need scraps of cardstock, a punch, die or even your trimmer. You simply need 3-5 punched or die cut circles, squares, whatever you like. Just be sure the size of the pieces are small enough to fit behind the image you want to pop up. Stack and glue the like shapes together, just as for the stacked die cuts.  You now have homemade dimensional!

ADVANTAGES

* This technique puts scrap cardstock to work!

* You can create the stacked pieces at varies thicknesses allowing for images on your card to be adhered at different heights.

* These homemade dimensionals do not add excessive weight to your cards

DISADVANTAGES

* Punching out, die cutting, or cutting multiple pieces then gluing them together can be tedious.

* It is best to assemble these prior needing them, so not great for last minute needs. 

FABULOUS BIRTHDAY

SUPPLIES I USED

* Card Base - Basic White cardstock (A-2)

* Mat Layer - Patterned paper 5 1/2” x 4 1/4” (Retired)

* Other Cardstock - Basic White and Petunia Pop

* Other Patterned Paper - 2024-2026 In Color 6” x 6” DSP - Petunia Pop(

* Ink - Petunia Pop

* Stamps - Flippin’ Fabulous and dies (Honey Bee Stamps)

* Embellishments - 2024-2026 In Color Resin Dot

* Dimensionals and other adhesive

AWESOME BIRTHDAY

SUPPLIES I USED

* Card Base- Basic White (A-2)

* Layer - Patterned Paper Night of Navy (retired) 5 1/2” x 4 1/4”

* Other Cardstock - Real Red and Basic White and scrap Cardstock for punching pieces for stacking

* Other Paper - Real Red (retired)

* Stamps - Flippin’ Fabulous and dies (Honey Bee Stamps)

* Embellishments - Real Red (retired)

* Adhesive

NO DIMENSIONALS OPTION 3

PAPER SPRINGS

The card with dimensionals is on the left. The dimension for the card on the right is achieved by using a paper spring. The springs take a strip of scrap cardstock, scored and folded to form an hour glass or an X shape.

ADVANTAGES

* Adds not only a bit of height to the image, but also add a bit of bounce.

* Goes flat to fit easily into envelopes.

* The springs take can be customized to accommodate the size or shape of the image.

DISADVANTAGES

* This spring style dimensional is not always the best choice for elevating images.

* It is difficult to create smaller versions of the spring.

CREATING THE SPRING

Basic Spring

* Cut a piece of cardstock 3/4” x 3 1/2”.

* Score it at 3/4”, 1 1/8”, 1 1/2”. 2 1/4”, 2 5/8”, 3”

* Fold from either end - M V M M V M

   (M= mountain, V= valley)

* Glue the ends together to form an hour glass shape (or an X)

Use the chart above to create a spring that starts out 3 1/2” long. The height can be whatever you like it to be. After you make 2-3 of these you see the pattern and be able to create springs with different lengths as well.

MAKING THE SPRING WITHOUT SCORING

* Decide on the width and length you want the cardstock to be. Add 1/4” to 1/2” to the length. Cut the strip. 

* Fold the 1/2 “ under. 

*Fold the strip in half.

* Fold each half in half.

* Now shape the strip into a box (square) shape.

* Glue the ends together.

* Hold the box shape up with the glued side to the back, push in the sides, and press front to back.

* You now have a paper spring.

BUTTERFLY DOTS BIRTHDAY

SUPPLIES I USED

* Card Base - Mango Melody (retired) A-2

* Patterned Paper - (Retired) 1” x 5 1/2”

* Other Cardstock - Highland Heather 1” x 5 1/2”  - tear 2 strips - adhere to patterned paper, Basic White cardstock for stamping

* Stamps - Beautiful Butterflies

* Ink - Tuxedo Black (Memento); Stampin’ Blends - Pumpkin Pie, Mango Melody, Daffodil Delight; Glimmer Pen (Scrapbook.com)

* Embellushments - (Retired)

* Dimensionals and other adhesive

BUTTERFLY PLAID BIRTHDAY

SUPPLIES I USED

* Card Base - Petal Pink cardstock (A-2)

* Patterned Paper - 1 1/2” x 5 1/2”(retired)

* Other cardstock - Highland Heather 1/2”x 51/2” - tear it in two; Basic White cardstock for butterfly

* Ink - Tuxedo Black (Memento); Stampin’ Blends - Pumpkin Pie; Glimmer Pen (Scrapbook.com)

* Stamp - Beautiful Butterflies and die

* Embellishments - Soft Peach Bubbles (Trinity Stamps)

* Cardstock for paper spring

* Adhesive

ALL KINDS OF DIMENSIONALS

Whether you purchase dimensionals or make your own, they are one of the best ways to add depth and dimension to your cards. Purchased ones are relatively  inexpensive, and homemade ones use up cardstock scraps! If you have yet to use dimensionals, why not give them a try? Be warned, you could become addicted!

That’s all for today! Thank you for stopping by? Until next time . . .

Stamp Happy!

Kim