Hi Stampers!
Today we are going to talk about split front cards and take a look at ideas for bridging the gap on the card front. A split front card is just a card that has a section removed from the middle of the card front. Die cut, punched, or fussy cut shapes and /or images are used to bridge the gap between the two sections of the card front. These cards are perfect if you want cards with a simple greeting inside with room to sign your name. Let’s take a look at today’s sample cards:
VIDEO
CARD LAYOUT # 2615
PORTRAIT
LANDSCAPE
WHAT YOU NEED
* Cardstock - for card base, for back of bridge images, inside of card (see measurements above)
* Additional cardstock - white or light color cut at 5 1/4” x 4” for back of card if you plan on writing a longer note to the recipient. (Optional)
* Patterned Paper - see measurements above
* Strong adhesive
* Dies, punches, scissors
* Large paper clip
* Stamps, inks, dimensionals, embellishments, and other items to finish the card
WHAT TO DO
* Cut and score card base. Fold on score line and use bone folder to get a good crease. Remember to cut the piece for bottom of card front. Cut inside panel.
* Cut patterned paper and adhere to card front.
* Stamp images, greeting, and inside panel.
* Die cut, punched out, or fussy cut images for bridge.
* Using cardstock the same color as the card base, cut or punch out shapes to back the stamped images.
If fussy cutting, glue the stamped image to cardstock. Fussy cut through both layers. The image will be perfectly backed with the cardstock. This covers up any bleeding through from markers, strengths the card front, and is aesthetically pleasing when the card is opened.
* Line up bottom panel with bottom of card back. Use paper clip to hold it in place.
* Place bridge / bridges where you want them. Place adhesive on top edge and bottom edge of image and adhere. The bottom panel is now attached to the card front.
* Adhere inside panel.
* Add embellishments.
TACO TIME
(LANDSCAPE)
I used multiple items as bridges to hold the bottom panel to the remainder of the card.
(Patterned Paper - Catherine Pooler; All other supplies - Stampin’ Up!)
COOL POPSICLES
(LANDSCAPE)
Again, I used multiple images to bribe the bottom panel tp the rest of the card. The greeting was placed so as to strengthen the card front.
(Patterned paper - Catherine Pooler; Embellishments - Doodle Bug Designs; All other supplies - Stampin’ Up!)
CHINESE TAKE OUT
(PORTRAIT)
One large image is serving as the bridge for this card. Because the take out box is larger, I was able to put adhesive on more area of the back which gave the card front more stability.
(Patterned paperback- Scrapbook.com; All other supplies - Stampin’ Up!)
GREAT BURGER
(PORTRAIT)
The burger and greeting panel are adhered together as one piece. The single piece was adhere to the card with dimensionals. The large area available for adhesive was perfect for dimensionals or foam tape.
(Patterned paper - Catherine Pooler; All other supplies - Stampin’ Up!)
VIDEO CARDS
PIZZA SUPREME
(PORTRAIT)
(Patterned paper - Pink and Main; All other supplies - Stampin’ Up!)
POPPIN’ BY
(LANDSCAPE)
(All supplies - Stampin’ Up!)
TODAY’S CARDS
These cards were fun to make. I like using multiple images as a bridge, but one centered image looks great too! I’ve created somewhat whimsical cards, but a split front card is also perfect for pretty floral themed or scenery themed cards. I hope you give this card a try. Until next time . . .
Stamp Happy!
Kim
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