Hip to be Square for Cardz 4 Galz #233
Welcome back to the bi-weekly Cardz 4 Galz challenge # 233. Our host, Debbie, chose Hip to be Square for the theme. I used some bold DSP layered onto an embossed black cardstock background.
When you finish here, please visit the challenge site to see what the rest of the very talented design team members created. Then, don’t forget to upload your creations to our gallery. We look forward to seeing your creations there!
Here’s my Hip to be Square card:
Measurements:
- The Poppy Parade base measures 5-1/2 by 8-1/2, scored at 4-1/4 inches
- After dry embossing a piece of black cardstock using the distressed brick folder, trim the cardstock to 4-1/8 by 5-3/8 inches
- HINT: If you trim the cardstock before dry embossing it, especially with a 3D folder, your desired final measurements will be off
- Using the Stylish Shapes dies, crop two 2-1/4 inch squares and one 2-3/4 inch squares of DSP (designer series paper)
- I used a Poppy Parade square of 6 x 6 inch DSP and a Pool Party and flowered piece of Sunny Days DSP (retired)
- Trim another piece of the Pool Party DSP to 6 by 2-1/2 inches for the envelope flap
- Punch a 1-inch circle of the flowered DSP and run it through your XYRON create-a-sticker to make the envelope seal
- Trim a piece of white cardstock to 4 by 5-1/4 inches for the inside of the card
- I used a piece of scrap white cardstock for the sentiment
Stamping & Assembly:
- Unless otherwise noted, I used multipurpose liquid glue to adhere the pieces together
- After dry-fitting the placement for your cropped squares, adhere them to the black embossed cardstock
- Wrap a piece of Poppy parade ribbon around the black cardstock and tie it in a square knot
- Adhere the black cardstock to the card base
- Using the Biggest Wish stamp set (retired but loved), stamp the block THANKS in Pool Party on the scrap of white cardstock
- Use Poppy Parade ink to stamp the script thanks sentiment
- Trim the sentiment cardstock ends to create a chevron tag and add dimensionals on the back of it
- Make sure your dimensionals will straddle the ribbon
- Adhere the sentiment to the card
- So far, the inside of this card just has a blank piece of white cardstock temporarily held in place with a strip of removable tape
- Once I decide to whom I will be sending this card, and for what reason, I will choose an appropriate sentiment for the inside
- With that, I’d finished this easy-peasy coordinated card, envelope, and envelope seal set
Thank you for stopping by today!
Have a Peachy Day!
Sue
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It’s time for the September – December mini catalog!
I’m always excited for the mini catty releases because of the holiday products.
Since I am on the design team for a sister challenge, the monthly Sparkles Christmas Challenge, I already have some of the cards I will need. However, I heard new holiday products calling my name and couldn’t resist!
While you can click on the link above, here’s a listing of the new products as well. Please click on the individual pictures to see the products in a larger size picture.
