FUN & FANCY FOLDS, Telescoping Circle Thank You Kitty Card...

Yesterday, I shared three Fun & Fancy Fold Cards for the SUDSOL Blog Tour.  Today the fun continues with a Telescoping Circle Card.   You can find a FREE full tutorial for this card at the end of the post.

If you noticed, yesterday's cards all had a different seasonal feel - Fall, Summer, Spring.  By rights, this one should have had a winter feel and I had originally designed a snowman card for this card.  However, I changed my mind and decided a needed another shot of sunny summer before it was over!  And what better way than with some of the yummy Caribbean shades of our new In Colors and one of the Summer Mini stamp sets, Touch of Kindness, leaving us in less than 2 weeks.  Hope you enjoy it...

TELESCOPING CIRCLE THANK YOU KITTY SUPPLIES:

• Stamp Sets – Touch of Kindness (W#123201 $21.95, C#123203 $16.95), Tagtastic (Hostess or Stampin' Rewards)
• Card Stock – Calypso Coral, Lucky Limeade, Whisper White
• Ink – Calypso Coral, Lucky Limeade, Daffodil Delight, Pool Party, Island Indigo, Rich Razzleberry Stampin' Write Markers
• Ribbon – Lucky Limeade 3/8" Ruffled Ribbon (#122977, $9.95)
• Punches – 2-3/8" Scallop Circle (#118874 $16.95), 1-3/4" Circle (#119850 $16.95)
• Accessories – Gold Brads (#104337, $5.95)
• Tools – Big Shot, Scallop Circle Die (#113468, $19.95), 3-1/2" Circle Die (#121811 $17.95), 3" Circle Die (#122125, $17.95), Paper Piercer & Mat

TELESCOPING CIRCLE CARD TUTORIAL:
Click pictures to enlarge (on blog)

1. Begin with three nested circles. For mine, I used the following:

• Bottom: Scallop Circle Die, 3-1/2” Circle Die
• Middle: 3-1/2” Circle Die, 3” Circle Die
• Top: 3” Circle Die, 2-1/2” Circle Punch (not for this card)

The bottom and middle circles need to be flat, so that the card will stay together when closed and not catch when opening.

2. Stamp images and assemble each of your circle layers.

3. Lay the middle layer UPSIDE DOWN on top of the bottom layer. Pierce through both layers at the top. Insert a brad through both layers and secure behind the bottom layer.

4. Swing the card open so that the middle layer is right side up above the bottom piece (also right side up).

5. Lay the top piece UPSIDE DOWN on top of the middle piece. Pierce through both layers at the top as shown. Insert a brad through both layers and secure behind the middle circle.

6. Open up the card so that all three layers are in a row, smallest to largest. They should also now all be right side up.

7. Place a loop of ribbon behind the top layer. Pierce through the very top of the top layer and the ribbon loop. Insert a brad and secure behind the ribbon layer.

8. Your card is now complete. Fold it all back up to look like this.

The ribbon loop allows the recipient to “pull” the card open. Look back at the top of the post to see the card open.

EASTER BONNET FRILLS TRINKET BOX...

Yesterday I shared my Straw Hat Easter Bonnet with you.  This is another version I made with flowers all the way around the brim.  I used the same Faux Suede and the Crumpled Roses techniques, but with smaller flower pieces.  Definitely more labor intensive, but, oh, so pretty!  Hope you enjoy this version of my Easter Bonnet Trinket Box!

EASTER BONNET FRILLS TRINKET BOX SUPPLIES:

• Stamp Sets – Tiny Tags (#118091 $22.95, #118592 $16.95)
• Card Stock – Marina Mist, Pink Pirouette, Pretty in Pink, Greenhouse Gala DSP
• Ink – Pretty in Pink Classic,
  
• Ribbon – So Saffron 5/8" Grosgrain (retired - available in my Clearance Rack for $3.49)
  
• Punches – 2-1/2" Circle (#120906, $16.95), Boho Blossoms (#119858, $16.95)
• Accessories – Stampin' Store  Containers (#103649, $3.95/6), Brads, Subtle (#119738, $6.95), Basic Pearl Jewels Accents (#119247, $4.95), Stampin' Dimensionals (#104430, $3.95), Big Shot Multipurpose Adhesive Sheets (#120805, $14.95), Sticky Strip
• Tools – Big Shot, Scallop Circle Die (#113468, $19.95), Birds & Blooms Sizzlits Dies (#113485, $21.95), Vintage Wall Embossing Folder (#120175, $7.95), Paper Piercer & Mat

STRAW HAT EASTER TRINKET BOX...

In your Easter Bonnet, with all the frills upon it... this Easter Bonnet Trinket Box is one of the projects from my Easter Class.  It is cased from an idea I saw by Elizabeth Freiter and I just had to make my own version.  I changed it up to look more like a straw hat, added tags, etc.  The little box is formed around one of our Stampin' Store Containers.  At only .66 a piece, these are so economical for use as an adorable trinket box!

The flower uses a combination of the Faux Suede technique and the Crumpled Roses technique, although I made this flower a little more open and casual.  Tomorrow, I will share another version of this trinket box that I did, so be sure to come back and check it out.  Hope you enjoy my Easter Bonnet!

STRAW HAT TRINKET BOX SUPPLIES:

• Stamp Sets – Teeny Tiny Wishes (#115370, $36.95)
• Card Stock – So Saffron, Pretty in Pink, Greenhouse Gala DSP
• Ink – Regal Rose Classic, Pretty in Pink, Certainly Celery Markers
• Ribbon – Certainly Celery 5/8" Grosgrain (#109050, $6.95), Linen Thread (#104199, $4.50)
  
• Punches – 2-1/2" Circle (#120906, $16.95), Fancy Flower (#118073, $16.95), Jewelry Tag (#117190, $10.95)
• Accessories – Stampin' Store Containers (#103649, $3.95/6), Brads, Subtle (#119738, $6.95), Basic Pearl Jewels Accents (#119247, $4.95), Stampin' Dimensionals (#104430, $3.95), Big Shot Multipurpose Adhesive Sheets (#120805, $14.95), Sticky Strip
• Tools – Big Shot, Scallop Circle Die (#113468, $19.95), Fun Flowers Die (#121812, $32.95), Square Lattice Embossing Folder (#119976, $7.95)

LADYBUG MESSAGE BOX...

This is another of the projects from my Spring into Spring class.  I just love ladybugs!  I love their vibrant colors and when you see them, you know Spring is here.  This little gal has a secret.  Her wings swing open to reveal a hidden message!  This would work well as a cute card, too.

LADYBUG BOX SUPPLIES:

• Stamp Sets – Curvy Verses (#114948, $23.95)
• Ink – Whisper White Craft 
• Cardstock – Basic Black, Real Red Textured
• Punches – Wide Oval, Circles:  1/2” Circle (#104390, $5.95), Crop-A-Dile (#108362, $29.95
• Accessories – (2) Black Brads (Vintage Brads #109109), Sticky Strip, 2-way Glue Pen, Dotto, White Embossing Powder
• Tools – Big Shot, Scallop Circle Die, Circles #2 Die, Circle Scissor Plus, Paper piercer & Mat Pack, Cutter/Scorer

DIRECTIONS:
1. Cut two Scallop Circles from Real Red Textured cardstock with the Big Shot for Ladybug body. Cut one of the Scallop Circle in half (between opposite scallops).

2. Cut a 4” Circle from Basic Black with the Circle Scissors Plus. Use Dotto to adhere the black circle to the center of the back of the two Scallop Circle halves.

3. Cut the bottom six scallops off the two layers, so it will stand flat and not roll. Do the same to the bottom of the other Red Scallop Circle.

4. Punch the following:

• Head: (1) 2” Circle from the Circles #2 Die (Basic Black).
• Antennae: With the Wide Oval Punch, punch a small portion on edge of cardstock at an angle. Punch again above and around to form the antenna. Punch another.
• Antennae heads: (2) 1/4" Circle Punch (Basic Black).
• Dots: (20) ½” Circles

5. Remove the Scallop Circle halves and stamp your message on the front of the black Circle.

6. Glue the 10 of the Dots to the front of the Scallop Circle halves in a random pattern except for the top two which should be close to the top inside edges as pictured.  Glue the rest of the dots on the back Scallop Circle.

7. Use your Dotto to temporarily adhere the Scallop Circle halves on top of the Circle again.

8. Use the paper piercer and mat pack to pierce a hole in the middle of the top two inside dots. Insert a black brad into each through both layers and secure in the back. Set aside.

9. To begin the box construction: Cut Basic Black cardstock piece at 3-3/4" x 9-3/4". In the landscape position, score at 1-1/4", 4-1/4", 5-1/2", 8-1/2". Turn and in portrait position, score at 1". Cut the short score lines to the 1" line.

10. Use Sticky Strip to adhere flaps to form the box. Apply three strips of Sticky Strip to the front and back of the box. Adhere the Scallop Circle pieces to the front and back.

11. Adhere the head and antennae to the back of the front body.

BUNNY BOX...

I came up with this Bunny Box last year for my Easter Big Shot Class.  I didn't have a blog back then, so I thought I would share it with you in time for Easter this year.  Very quick and easy, but cute little project to make.  Enjoy!

BUNNY BOX SUPPLIES:

• Card stock – Whisper White, Ballet Blue, Pretty in Pink
• Ink – Pretty in Pink Classic, Going Gray Marker
• Punches – Wide Oval (#112082, $15.95), Large Oval (#107305, $15.95), Word Window (#105090, $15.95), 1” Circle (#104401, $15.95), 3/4" Circle (#107217, $10.95), 1/2” Circle (#104390, $5.95), Heart to Heart (#113694, $15.95)
• Accessories – Cotton Ball
• Tools – Big Shot, Scallop Circle Die, SNAIL, Tombow Multi, 2-Way Glue Pen

DIRECTIONS:

1.  Cut Whisper White cardstock piece at 3-3/4" x 9-3/4". In landscape position, score at 1-1/4", 4-1/4", 5-1/2" and 8-1/2". Turn to portrait position and score at 1".

2.  Cut the short score lines to the 1" line.  Fold up these flaps for the base of the box and secure with Sticky Strip.

3.  Cut two Scallop Circles from Whisper White with the Big Shot for Bunny Head. Cut small amount off the bottom so they will stand flat and not roll.  Adhere the Scallop Circles to the side of the box.

4.  Punch the following for the face:

• Ears: Wide Oval Punch (Whisper White) & Large Oval Punch (Pretty in Pink)
• Eyes: 3/4" Circle Punch (Whisper White) & 1/2" Circle Punch (Ballet Blue); Use glue dots to adhere
• Cheeks: 1” Circle Punch (Whisper White) with edges sponged with Pretty in Pink (or Going Gray)
• Nose: medium heart from the Heart to Heart Punch (Pretty in Pink) adhered with Stampin' Dimensional or snail
• Teeth: Word Window Punch (Whisper White) – cut in half and rub edges with Going Gray marker.

5.  Use SNAIL or 2-Way Glue Pen to adhere the punched pieces to the face.

6.  Glue the cotton ball tail on the back with the Tombow Multi Adhesive.
 

DASHER TENT TOP CARD...

This is a card that I have been meaning to post, but somehow keep forgetting!  I did this card for my shoebox at a shoebox swap at my upline's monthly meeting in October.  I love the tent top cards and Dasher is my current favorite stamp, so I just had to use him!  I got many great ideas and was able to make beautiful cards at the shoebox swap and will share some soon.  For now, I will just post this one quickly as I am trying to finish getting together materials for a workshop I have tomorrow with Becky and her friends.  Can't wait!

DASHER TENT TOP SUPPLIES:

• Stamps – Dasher (#116816, $8.95)
• Christmas Punch (Hostess Level 2)
  
• All Holidays (#114916, $34.95/set of 12) 
• Card stock – Real Red for Scalloped Circle and Snowflake punch
• Chocolate Chip Textured 4.25" x 8.5", scored at 4.25"
• Shimmery White 4" x 2", Snowflake punch and circle to fit inside Scallop Circle
• Christmas Cocoa DSP 4" x 2" 
• Ink – Chocolate Chip Classic, Real Red and Chocolate Chip Markers, Frost White Shimmer Paint
  
• Punches – Jumbo Snowflake, Scalloped Oval, Wide Oval
• Ribbon –Real Red 3/4" Polka-Dot Grosgrain Ribbon, 6"
  
• Accessories – Clear Rhinestone Brad, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, Stampin' Dimensionals
• Tools –Big Shot, Scalloped Circle Die, Circle Scissors Plus, 2-way Glue Pen, Paper Piercer and Mat
  

Marie

BIG SHOT CLASS...

These are the projects from my last Big Shot class:

I CASEd this from the Stampin' Up! Demonstrator site, but changed the umbrella to a way I've been doing them for cards and bookmarks for a while that I like better.

Cheers To You Summer Beach Box Supplies:

• Stamps – Cheers to You (#114944)
• Card stock – Whisper White, Bashful Blue, Kraft, Chocolate Chip, Real Red, Only Orange, Summer Sun, Green Galore, Brilliant Blue, Yo yo Yellow
• Ink – Basic Black, Markers (Basic Black, Rose Red, Green Galore,YoYo Yellow)
• Punches – Boho Blossoms (#110711), 1/2" Circle (#104390)
• Tools – Big Shot Scallop Circle Die, Big Shot Top Note Die,Big Shot Box #2 Die

My upline, Susan Elise, shared these purses at a regional meeting and I just had to teach them to my customers and now I can't seem to stop making them in EVERY color! I used a variety of patterns when "etching" the embossing powder, so that I could show my customers different looks.

Faux Alligator Wristlets Supplies:

• Card stock – Chocolate Chip, Tangerine Tango, Tempting Turquoise, Elegant Eggplant, Pink Passion
• Ink – Basic Black, Markers (Basic Black, Rose Red, Green Galore, YoYo Yellow)
• Ribbon – 1/4" Grosgrain ribbon to match
• Accessories  – Pewter Jumbo Eyelets, Brads or Decorative Hardware of your choice
• Tools – Big Shot Top Note Die, Crop-a-Dile

I CASEd this card from Gretchen Barron. I changed some things, but it was such a pretty card, I used many of her elements.

Live, Laugh, Love Look Here Card Supplies:

• Stamps – On Your Birthday (#11664), Razzle Dazzle (#116714)
• Card stock – Whisper White, Rich Razzleberry, Melon Mambo,Crushed Curry, Razzleberry Lemonade DSP
• Ink  – Markers (Rich Razzleberry, Melon Mambo, Crushed Curry, Old Olive)
• Ribbon  – Crushed Curry Polka-dot Ribbon
• Punches – Eyelet Border Punch
• Tools – Big Shot, Look Here Die, Textured Impressions Finial Press Embossing Folder

 Marie