Welcome to the Pop Out Window Card Technique Squad Blog Hop. This is also known as a Swing Fold card. I am so excited to be sharing this card with you. A couple of years ago, I used this fold to create one of my favorite cards. In fact, the video link below showing you how to make a Pop Out Window card features this card!  I watched several videos on how to make a Pop Out Window card, but found them confusing. Thankfully, I found a simpler way to make this card that I will be sharing with you today!

Here are the measurements for this card:

Highland Heather Card Stock - 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", scored at 4 1/4"

Basic White Card Stock - 5" x 8", score at 2', 4", 6", and 8"

Basic White Card stock to cut out the oval

Dainty Designs Designer Series Paper - 4" x 5 1/4"

Hues of Happiness Designer Series Paper - Used to Die Cut the Floral images for the front and inside of card

To make this card, I started by adhering the Dainty Designs Designer Series Paper to the front of the card base.

Next, I used the oval die from the Framed Florets Dies to cut out the oval from the front of the card (die cut both the Designer Series Paper and the Highland Heather card stock). I cut a second oval from Basic White card stock using the same die. (As an option, you could use the piece that you cut out from the card front as well.) 

Once this was done, I folded the Basic White card stock along the score lines. The first two score lines are folded as "mountains" and the third score line is folded as a "valley".

To attach this piece, I recommend using Tear and Tape. The tape should be attached as follows:

To adhere this to the inside of the card, I recommend that you line it up first without removing the back of the adhesive. The side with the two separated strips of adhesive (second photo above), should be placed on the right side of the card base. The remainder of this piece should be folded over in a Z so that the fold of the section with the two pieces of adhesive that are right next to each other is placed snug to the center score line. Once you have the placement right, remove the adhesive from the edge closest to the right side and adhere. Once this is in place, fold the card stock over so that the two adhesive strips are face up. Remove the backing and close the card front, pressing firmly to adhere. 

When the card is closed, it should look like this:

The Basic White Oval and Highland Heather Ring from the die cuts need to be attached to the card front. Adhesive should only be applied to the right side of the opening on the card front. I used Tear and Tape to attach the oval and Liquid Glue to attach the oval ring.

Following this step, your card should look like this from the top:

The next step is adding the die cut floral images to the oval on the front of the card. I die cut flowers from the Hues of Happiness Designer Series Paper. I stamped the Happy Birthday sentiment from the Happiness Abounds stamp set using Highland Heather Ink. In addition, I added a bow from white twine and some Paste Pearls to add a little pop to the card. The flower is adhered with Dimensionals.

This is such a fun card to make. I love opening and closing the card just to watch the oval pop through the opening! I did make one of these cards with a scalloped die and it works. However, I found that using a smooth edged, symmetrical die works best. Here are a few more examples of this card:  

Note: This last card is the original card I made using the Pop Out Window technique. The Whale Done stamp set is still current, the Designer Series Paper used in this card has been retired.

To see a video tutorial for the Pop Out Window card, click here.

Here is a list of the products used in the card. 

Highland Heather 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146986] $9.25	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276] $10.25	Dainty Flowers 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [160834] $12.00	Hues Of Happiness 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [158822] $12.00
Highland Heather Classic Stampin' Pad [147103] $8.00	Framed Florets Dies [160623] $37.00	Pastel Pearls [154571] $6.50	Baker's Twine Essentials Pack [155475] $11.00
Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.25	Tear & Tape Adhesive [154031] $7.00	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $4.00	Bone Folder [102300] $7.00
Stampin' Seal [152813] $8.00	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653] $125.00	Paper Trimmer [152392] $25.00

Thank you for checking out my Pop Out Window card. I hope it has inspired you to give this fun fold a try. Be sure to hop over to see the amazing creation from Vy Tran by clicking on the next button.

JoAnn Pollock

Carole Garrison (you are here)

Vy Tran

It is time for another Technique Squad Blog Hop. Today, we are featuring a technique called Black Ice. This was a new technique for me and I was surprised at how easy it was to learn. This technique has several steps and requires the use of a heat tool. It adds a whole new dimension to your card design. It can be done with any color of foil. Best of all, each card will be unique.

To make this card, I used the following materials:

Mint Macaron Card Stock - 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", scored at 4 1/4"

Balmy Blue Card Stock - 4" x 5 1/4" 

Specialty Silver Foil - 3 1/2" x 4"

Basic White Card Stock - 3/4" x 3 1/2"

Basic White Card Stock - 4" x 5 1/4" (inside of card)

1.    The first step to create this card is to stamp your images onto the foil using StazOn Ink. Once you have stamped your image(s), use your Heat Tool to dry the ink. It is very               important that your ink is completely dry before you move to step 2.

2.    Next, you will open the StazOn Ink pad and gently swipe it across the silver foil. I found it best to adhere foil to a piece of scrap paper and start swiping on the scrap paper onto        the foil. This ensured I caught the edges of the foil. In addition, the swiping motion must be completed as one fluid swipe. Do not stop and start again or you will end up with a            line of ink. Repeat this until you have swiped across the entire piece of foil. A light touch is all that is needed. If you press down to hard, you will cover your stamped image(s).            Once you have completed swiping, use your Heat Tool to ensure the ink is completely dry. The ink must be dry before moving to the third step.

3.    Next, repeat the swiping motion using your VersaMark ink pad. The process is the same as with the previous step, but you want to make sure that you have covered the entire            piece of foil.

4.    Next, sprinkle this layer with Clear Embossing powder.

5.    Use your heat tool to melt the clear embossing powder. Heat until all the powder has melted. You may have some patches that appear grainy. As long as the powder is                   melted, do not worry about it. This graininess adds to the black ice look.

6.    I decided to add some color to my card by using my Dark Mint Macaron and Dark Balmy Blue Blend pens. This step is optional, but I thought it added some depth to this layer.

7.    I used Balmy Blue Ink to stamp my sentiment onto the small piece of Basic White Card Stock. You may also stamp an additional sentiment on the inside layer of Basic White            card stock if desired.

8.    Adhere the large piece of Basic White card stock to the inside of the card base.

9.    Adhere the layer of Balmy Blue card stock to the front of the card base.

10.  Adhere the foil to the layer of Balmy Blue card stock. Place it on this layer so that the Basic White sentiment layer can be added and you have even spacing around the these            two pieces of card stock.

Here are a few other cards I made using the Black Ice technique:

I also took a few small squares of blue, silver, copper, and gold foil so you could see how you could use different colors of foil for this technique as well. The foil and clear embossing make photos challenging because they tend to catch a lot of glare, however, I think you can see that using different colors of foil will make beautiful cards.

I hope that I have inspired you to try the Black Ice Technique. If you would like to see a video tutorial, click here.

Be sure to hop over to the other demonstrator participants in this blog hop. They have some amazing creations. Click on the next button to move to the next blog.

Here is a list of the other participants in this Blog Hop, click on their name to move to their blog.

JoAnn Pollock

Carole Garrison (here)

Amy Rudd

Here is a list of the products used to make this card:

Product List

Nature's Prints Cling Stamp Set (English) [158793]	Mint Macaron 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [138337]	Balmy Blue 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146982]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276]
Silver Foil 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Pack [163096]	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708]	Versamark Pad [102283]	Basics Embossing Powders [155554]
Mint Macaron Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154889]	Balmy Blue Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [148544]	Heat Tool (Us And Canada) [129053]

There is a lot happening right now with Stampin' Up!, including Sale-a-Bration. You can earn free product with every $50 (USD) worth of Stampin' Up! product you purchase (before shipping and taxes). To learn more, click on the link below:

In addition, Sale-a-Bration is the best time to join Stampin' Up!. You can choose $175 USD worth of product (before shipping and handling) plus receive the special edition Boho Blue Mini Cut and Emboss machine for $129 OR you can choose $175 USD worth of product (before shipping and handling) plus receive the white Mini Cut and Emboss machine for $129 OR choose $175 USD worth of product (before shipping and handling) for $99. Regardless of which option you choose, this is the BEST deal in the catalog (and you can join simply for the discount, you never have to host a class). To join, click here.

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Thanks for taking the time to visit my blog today. I was very excited to create my card for this month's pull-tab technique.  This is one of the first techniques I learned when I started attending card classes years ago.  I am fascinated with the flipping of the squares when you pull on the tab.  Such a simple thing. It is also a very versatile card, suitable for many occasions. There are lots of pieces to this card, but do not let that fool you into thinking it is a difficult card to make.  I do not like making difficult cards.  I love making easy cards that look difficult!

To make this card, you will need the following pieces:

Real Red card stock - 4 1/4" x 11', scored at 5 1/2"

Real Red card stock - 4 1/8" x 5 3/8" (you can also use Designer Series Paper for this layer if you prefer)

Real Red card stock - 2" x 9", score at 2", 2 3/4", 3 1/2", and  4 1/4"

Mossy Meadow card stock - 2' x 2" (cut 4)

Glimmer Specialty Paper (White) - 1 7/8" x 1 7/8" (cut 3)

Basic White card stock - 1 7/8" x 1 7/8"

Boughs of Holly Designer Series Paper - 1 3/4" x 1 3/4" (cut 3)

Real Red card stock - 3/4" x 3 7/8"

White Glitter Organdy Ribbon - 6" -  8"

To begin this card, I used my Stamparatus and Real Red ink to stamp my sentiments on the two pieces of Basic White card stock. After stamping each sentiment, I used Versa Mark ink and clear embossing powder to make the sentiments pop just a bit from the paper. Using the Stamparatus ensures that the image will line up perfectly each time I stamp it.

Next, I used my Stampin' Cut and Emboss machine and the Merry Melody 3D Embossing Folder to emboss the 4 1/8' x 5 3/8" piece of Real Red card stock. I adhered this layer to the front of my card base using Stampin' Seal adhesive.

To create the pull tab, I folded the 2" x 9" piece of Real Red card stock along each of the score lines.  I used my bone folder to burnish these creases so that this piece would "waterfall" when the tab was pulled. 

I created the squares by layering the Basic White with the sentiment onto one of the Mossy Meadow squares.  The other three squares were a layer of Mossy Meadow, White Glimmer Paper, and Designer Series Paper. 

I used a punch to create the circle for the ribbon.  I tied the ribbon in a simple knot.  The square with the sentiment should be attached just under the score line.  You want to make sure you do not cover the score line because it will impede the flow of the waterfall when the tab is pulled.

Add the second decorated square just below the next score line. Repeat for the third and fourth squares as well.

Now it is time to assemble the card. Adhere the 3/4" x 4 1/8" piece of Real Red card stock to the front of the card.  You will want to place it towards the bottom of the card so that the 2" x 9" piece is centered.  You will want to make sure you use a strong adhesive to adhere just the ends of this strip to the card front.  Do not put adhesive across the entire strip as this is where the pull tab piece will be placed.

Next, place a strip of adhesive along the back side of the 2" x 9" strip as indicated in the picture. 

Attach this piece to the front of the 3/4" x 4 1/8" strip of Real Red card stock.  Tuck the other end behind this strip of card stock so that the ribbon end of the strip is about 1/2" below the strip.

Once assembled, gently pull on the ribbon and the squares will flip over one at a time, very similar to a waterfall..

To finish the card, adhere the large piece of Basic White card stock to the inside of the card.

I hope you enjoyed the Waterfall Pull Tab technique and give it a try.  Please be sure to hop over to JoAnn Pollock's pull tab card by clicking on the next button below.

Here are the products that I used in my card today:

Product List

Framed & Festive Cling Stamp Set (English) [160888]	Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [102482]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276]	Mossy Meadow 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [133676]
Boughs Of Holly 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [159600]	Glimmer 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Paper [159537]	Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad [147084]	Versamark Pad [102283]
Merry Melody 3 D Embossing Folder [156392]	White 3/8'' (1 Cm) Glittered Organdy Ribbon [156408]	Basics Embossing Powders [155554]	Heat Tool (Us And Canada) [129053]
Stamparatus [146276]	Stampin' Seal [152813]	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653]

 Welcome to October's Technique Squad Blog Hop.  As soon as I saw that the Rock and Roll technique was being featured, I immediately thought of the Soft Seedlings stamp set.  The Rock and Roll technique allows you to add depth to a stamped image, the perfect touch for a fall leaf.   It probably did not hurt that I had been doing some hiking in the woods of northern Minnesota and had a ton of inspiration from the fall leaves.  I took this picture at Mille Lacs Kathio State Park this past weekend. 

You will need the following pieces of cardstock to create this card:

Cajun Craze card stock - 5 1/2' x 8 1/2", score at 4 1/4"

Soft Suede card stock - 4" x 5 1/4"

Very Vanilla card stock - 4" x 5 1/4"

He's the Man Designer Series Paper - 3/8' x 5 1/4"

Gold 1/4" Shimmer Ribbon - 8"

To create this image, ink your stamp as you normal.  For this card, I stamped the leaf image in Calypso Coral ink and the stems and seed pods in Soft Suede ink.

The next step is to roll your stamp in a coordinating color.  The technique is best when a darker color is used for this step.  In this case, I used Cherry Cobbler.  Normally, you would roll the edge of the stamp into the ink pad to pick up color.  However, due to the intricate edges on this stamp, I chose to use an Ink spot that I received in one of my Paper Pumpkin kits.  I felt that this option gave me the best control.  Instead of rolling the stamp into the ink, I rolled the ink onto the stamp.  The beauty of this technique is that the ink does not need to be applied evenly.  In fact, the uneven application of the ink is part of what creates beautiful images.  Another benefit is that you will always create unique cards.

I love how the Cherry Cobbler ink transitions to the Calypso Coral ink.  So simple, but adds so much to the image.  I used the largest circle die from the Stylish Shapes dies to die cut the image so that I was primarily featuring the leaf on my card.  I stamped the sentiment in Soft Suede ink and used one of the banner dies from the Stylish Shapes die for the sentiment.

I embossed the piece of Soft Suede card stock using the Leaf Falling 3D embossing folder.  This is one of my favorite embossing folders.  I love the detail in the leaves.

To assemble the card, adhere the embossed layer of Soft Suede card stock to the front of the Cajun Craze card base.

Use dimensionals to adhere the die cut circle image in the lower right corner of the Soft Suede.  I also used dimensionals to adhere the sentiment to the front of the card.

I finished the card front with a little bow made from the Gold 1/4' shimmer ribbon.

I also dressed up the inside of this card.  I used the seed pod stamp and soft suede ink to create a border on the bottom of the inside card panel.  I finished this off with a narrow strip of paper from the He's the Man Designer Series Paper (great way to use those scraps of Designer paper) and adhered this layer to the inside of the card.

I hope you like this card as much as I enjoyed creating it.  Give this technique a try and see what you can create.  A full list of the supplies used to create this card is at the end of this blog post.

If you would like to see the Rock and Roll Technique, please watch my YouTube video at Carole's Creative Escape with Carole Garrison.

Please be sure to hop over to see the beautiful creations of the other talented demonstrators in the blog hop.  Click on the next button to see JoAnn Pollock's beautiful card.

Participating Demonstrators

JoAnn Pollock

Carole Garrison (you are here)

Product List

Soft Seedlings Cling Stamp Set (English) [159905]	Leaf Fall 3 D Embossing Folder [159847]	Cajun Craze 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [119684]	Soft Suede 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [115318]
Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [101650]	Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad [147101]	Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin' Pad [147083]	Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad [147115]
He's The Man 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper [159068]	Stylish Shapes Dies [159183]	Gold 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Shimmer Ribbon [152156]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]
Mini Glue Dots [103683]	Stampin' Seal [152813]	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653]	Paper Trimmer [152392]

I am really excited to share with you the Faux Patina technique.  I used embossing powder, memento ink, and an embossing folder to create this Faux Patina look.  I also knew that the Seasons of Chic Stamp Set, Chic Dies, and Texture Chic Designer Series Paper were going to be the perfect additions to my card.  It does take a bit of time, primarily because of the embossing, however, the finished look is well worth it.  After checking out my card design, please be sure to check out the beautiful cards created by the other talented demonstrators participating in the hop.

Here are the measurements for this card:

• Soft Succulent card stock - 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", score at 4 1/4"
• Soft Succulent card stock - 4" x 5 1/4"
• Blushing Bride card stock - 4" x 4" (or scraps - enough for three flowers)
• Basic White card stock - 4" x 5 1/4"
• Basic White card stock - 3/4" x 3 3/4"
• Texture Chic Designer Series Paper - 3 1/4' x 4 5/8"

Here are the steps I followed to make this card:

• Start with embossing on the 4" x 5 1/4" piece of Soft Succulent card stock. Use your blending brush and Versa Mark ink randomly place Versa Mark on the card stock.  Start embossing with the Gold embossing powder.  Repeat this process with the Copper embossing powder.  Finally repeat this step with the Silver embossing powder.  It is ok to place Versa Mark over already embossed locations.  Do not worry if there are rough spots are random specks of powder, both add to the look.  

• Next, use the Stripes embossing folder (from the Stripes and Spatters duo) and run through the Cut and Emboss machine.  Make sure that the embossing has cooled or it will stick to the folder.  Do not worry if some of it flakes off.  The Soft Succulent card stock will just add to the Patina look.

• Use a sponge and your Tuxedo Black Memento ink and sponge over the embossed piece of card stock.  Use your heat tool to help "dry" the ink.  Wipe off the excess with a piece of paper towel or tissue.

• Use the Deckled Edge dies to create the picture frame.  Again, you may see some of the embossing flake off - that is ok!

• Use adhesive to adhere the Texture Chic Designer Series Paper to the frame.

• Stamp three of the solid floral images using Blushing Bride ink on Blushing Bride card stock.  Use the outline floral images using Soft Suede ink (use second generation stamping for this image).  Use the corresponding die to cut out the floral image.  

• Adhere the three flowers to the Designer Series Paper inside of frame.  Use dimensionals to pop up one of the flowers.

• On the Basic White layer, stamp the speckled image in Blushing Bride ink (use second generation stamping for this color).  Using Soft Suede ink, stamp the sentiment in the center of the speckled image.  Adhere to the inside of the card.

• To create the shadow image of the sentiment on the front of the card, I used my Stamparatus.  Place the piece of card stock almost to the corner of the Stamparatus.

• Next, place a piece of scratch paper over the piece of card stock.  Using Soft Suede ink, stamp the image onto the scrap paper and remove it.  Without reinking the stamp, stamp the sentiment onto the Basic White card stock. 

• Move the card stock into corner of the Stamparatus.  Use the Soft Sued ink and stamp the image onto the card stock.

• Adhere this sentiment to the front of the card using dimensionals.

• Add three of the Fine Sparkle Adhesive gems to the front of the card.

Several of us in the hop have commented on how much fun it was to make this card.  I hope that you have been inspired to try it yourself.  It is easy and you get such a fabulous look.  If you would like to see a video on how I made this card, visit my YouTube channel here.

To see Vy Tran's beautiful card, click on the next button.

Participating Demonstrators

JoAnn Pollock

Carole Garrison (you are here)

Vy Tran 

Product List

Season Of Chic Bundle (English) [158816]	Texture Chic 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper [158808]	Soft Succulent 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [155776]	Blushing Bride 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [131198]
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276]	Blushing Bride Classic Stampin' Pad [147100]	Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad [147115]	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708]
Versamark Pad [102283]	Metallics Embossing Powders [155555]	Heat Tool (Us And Canada) [129053]	Fine Sparkle Adhesive Backed Gems [159967]
Stripes & Splatters 3 D Embossing Folders [157980]	Deckled Rectangles Dies [159173]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]	Stampin' Seal [152813]
Silicone Craft Sheet [127853]	Blending Brushes [153611]	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653]	Stamparatus [146276]

Today we are celebrating Stampin' Up! Demonstrator Susan Campfield with a blog and Instagram hop!  Susan is celebrating her 25th anniversary as a Stampin' Up! demonstrator.  Susan joined Stampin' Up! when it was a young company.  Over the years, she has seen many changes and continually adapts her business to fit the needs of her family and her customers.  We are honoring her by making a version of her Pop Out Bendy Fun Fold card.

I first met Susan almost ten years ago. I wanted to join Stampin' Up! so reached out to several demonstrators in the area, primarily those that had lots of events and activities posted on their web page.  Although I had never attended one of Susan's event, she reached out to me immediately after receiving my message.  She welcomed me to her team immediately.   

Susan has been a very supportive, kind, and caring leader.  It is an honor to be part of her amazing team.  Thank you Susan for all of your kindness, friendship, and support over the years.

Here are a couple of more cards made with the Wonderful World Bundle from the July/August Sale-A-Bration catalog.

To see Susan's beautiful Pop Out Bendy Fun Fold cards, click here.

To see all of the beautiful creations from Susan's team, start by visiting Sheila Chyu be clicking on the next button below:

It is time for another Technique Squad blog hop.  Today I am super excited to share with you an easy, but elegant pop up card made with some of the beautiful products that are part of the Lights Aglow suite in the July to December 2022 Mini Catalog.  Please be sure to follow the hop so that you can see all the wonderful cards created by each of the demonstrators participating in this hop.  I know they will be amazing.

This card has a few pieces that need to be cut in advance.  Once you have the pieces cut, the assembly is easy.  Do not be fooled by the number of pieces, it is an easy one to cut in advance and make multiples of when needed.

Measurements:

Evening Evergreen Card Stock - 4 1/4" x  11", score at 5 1/2"

Evening Evergreen Card Stock - 3 1/2" x 4 1/8", scored at 3/4", 1 1/2", 2 1/4", and 3" (score with the 3 1/2" side at the top of your scoring tool)

Gold Foil - 4" x 5/14" (hint: to save on foil, cut the largest solid tree from the center of this piece)

Very Vanilla - 4" x 4/12"

Lights Aglow Designer Series Paper - 4" x 5 1/4"

Lights Aglow Designer Series Paper - 4" x 4 1/2"

Gold Foil Scraps for two smaller trees

Evening Evergreen Card Stock scraps for two smaller trees

Very Vanilla Card Stock scrap for sentiment

To see how to make this card, please watch the video tutorial by clicking here.  Please note that I am not a professional video maker and my videos are unedited.  

Here is a Cherry Cobbler version of the same card.

Here is a list of products that I used to make this card:

Product List

Christmas Lights Bundle (English) [159961]	Brightest Glow Bundle (English) [159552]	Evening Evergreen 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [155574]	Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [101650]
Lights Aglow 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper [159535]	Gold Foil Sheets [132622]	Gold & Vanilla 3/8" (1 Cm) Satin Edged Ribbon [159555]	Evening Evergreen Classic Stampin' Pad [155576]
Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]	Stampin' Seal [152813]	Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [150673]

 Please be sure to visit all the other blogs featured in the Blog Hop.  Click on the next button below to see JoAnn Pollock’s beautiful card.

List of Demonstrators Participating in this Blog Hop

JoAnn Pollock

Vy Tran

Carole Garrison (you are here)

Welcome to the June 2022 Technique Squad Blog Hop!  I am thrilled to be a part of this creative hop with fellow Stampin' Up! Demonstrators.  This month's theme is Magic Slider cards.  See the details for my project, featuring the Daisy Garden stamp set below.  Make sure to hop over to the other blogs to check more fabulous projects featuring the Magic Slider Technique.

The Magic Slider is fun card with a bit of a surprise.  When you first see it, you may think it is rather plain.  However, when you pull on the Magic Slider, it becomes a celebration of color.

Measurements for the card:

Mango Melody Card Stock - 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", score at 4 1/4"

Basic White Card Stock - 4" x 5 1/4"

Basic White Card Stock - 3 3/8" x 4 5/8"

Basic White Card Stock - 3" x 4 1/2" 

Texture Chic Designer Series Paper - 4" x 5 1/4"

Distressed Gold Designer Series Paper - 4" x 5 1/4"

Window Sheet - 3 1/4" x 4 1/2"

Scraps for sentiments and die cuts or punched elements

To create this card, I first set up my Stamparatus.  I stamped the image using Memento Tuxedo Black ink on the Basic White card stock.

Do not remove the stamp from the Stamparatus.  Carefully clean the extra ink off the stamp.  Line up the piece of window sheet in the same spot and ink the stamp using Jet Black Staz On ink.  Carefully remove the window sheet and set it aside to dry.  Even with the Staz On, it will take some time to dry.  If you are in a hurry, you can use your heating tool on low to speed up the drying process.

Next, use your Water Painter to color the stamped image on the Basic White card stock.

Once I created this images, I adhered the layer of Designer Series Paper to the card front. 

Next, I used the Stitched Rectangle Dies to create a thin frame for the outside of the sliding feature (note that the measurements provided above are specifically for the dies I used, you will need to adjust your measurements based on the dies that you use).

I used Mono Adhesive Liquid glue to adhere the frame to the front of the Window Sheet.  Next, I placed Foam Adhesive Strips on the two long edges and one of the short edges (you need to leave one end open for the slider).  Make sure that the foam strips do not hang over beyond the edge of the frame. 

The next step is the most important, carefully line up the window sheet image over the layer of card stock you colored.  These two images need to line up as closely as possible.  Adhere these two layers together.

Adhere the Designer Series Paper to the front of the card base.  Attach the Window Sheet layer on top of the Designer Series Paper.

Using the Label Me Fancy punch, cut a slit at one end of the remaining piece of Basic White card stock.  This is the magic slider.  Slip a piece of Gold Shimmer ribbon through the slit.  You can either make a slip knot or simply tie a knot.  Insert the slider into the open end of the window sheet layer.  You may find that you need to trim it down a small amount to slide smoothly.

Finally, I added a few of the Brushed Brass Butterflies to the front of my card to add a bit of whimsy.

I love cards that are easy to make, but have a lot of "Wow" factor to them.  This card is sure to impress the recipient.  However, sometimes written instructions can be difficult to follow, so here is a link to a video tutorial.  

To see a list of the products used to make this card, click here to visit my online store.  If you already have a Demonstrator, please be sure to order through your Demonstrator.  If you do not have a Demonstrator, I would be happy to help you out!

Thank you for hopping to my site today.  Please be sure to hop to the other Demonstrator's sites to see their incredible creations.  Click on the next button below to see what Mackenzie Grimme has created with this technique.

Blog Hop Participants

JoAnn Pollock

Carole Garrison (you are here)

Mackenzie Grimme

Amy Rudd

This month's technique is a super fun exploding card fold.  I made one of these along time ago and forgot how fun they are to create.  I used the amazing Hues of Happiness Suite of products from the new annual catalog to create my card.  There are so many possibilities with all of the beautiful Designer Series Paper that is in the new catalog.  Please be sure to hop over to see the lovely cards made by the other hoppers.  I am sure they will be stunning.

To make this card, you will need the following pieces of card stock:

Night of Navy card stock - 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", score at 4 1/4"

Melon Mambo card stock - 5 1/2" x 5 1/2", score at 2 3/4" on both sides and along one diagonal

Basic White card stock - 2 1/2" x 2 1/2" (cut 2)

Hues of Happiness Designer Series Paper - 4" x  5 1/4" (cut 3, one for the front and 2 for the inside)

Hues of Happiness Designer Series Paper - 2 1/2" x 2 1/2" (cut 2), score along one diagonal on each piece

Basic White card stock scrap for sentiment (I used the Stitched Rectangle die)

To make this card, I started by using the "comb binding die" from the Blossoming Happiness dies to cut the two smaller pieces of Basic White card stock.  Next, I used Night of Navy ink to stamp the sentiment from the Happiness Abounds stamp set on one of the squares.

Next, I stamped the flower from the Happiness Abounds stamp set in Basic Gray onto a piece of the Hues of Happiness Designer Series Paper.  I die cut it with the flower die from the Blossoming Happiness dies.  I attached this flower to the second Basic White Square.  I really like how the Designer Series Paper added shading to the flower.

I added the Designer Series Paper to the front and inside of my card base.

Fold the Melon Mambo piece of card stock along all of the score lines.

I folded the two small squares of Designer Series Paper on the score line.

Once all the folding was done, I attached the two squares of Basic White card stock (with the sentiment and floral image) and the two squares of Designer Series paper to the Melon Mambo card stock.


For the next step, you will want to fold the Melon Mambo piece of card stock so it is in a square, the decorated pieces will be on the inside of the folded square.  Put adhesive on the bottom side of the square.

Adhere this to the bottom of the inside of the card base.  You want the tip of the square to be just below the score line.

Put adhesive on the top of the square and close the card.  This will adhere the top of the exploding "box" to the inside of the card.

Adhere the Metallic Mesh ribbon and sentiment to the front of the card.  

Please note that this card is thicker than the typical card and may require extra postage to mail.

Here is a list of the products I used to make my card.

Product List

Happiness Abounds Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [159238]	Blossoming Happiness Dies [158823]	Hues Of Happiness 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [158822]	Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100867]
Melon Mambo 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [115320]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276]	Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad [147110]	Basic Gray Classic Stampin' Pad [149165]
Metallic Mesh Ribbon [153550]	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653]	Stampin' Seal [152813]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]
Take Your Pick [144107]

I hope my card inspired you to try this technique.  Imagine how much fun it would be for someone celebrating a special birthday or a graduate to receive this fun card.  Be sure to hop over to see all the other creations from the amazing demonstrators participating in this blog hop.  To view Vy Tran's creation, click the next button.

Thank you for hopping by to see my take on the Paper Piecing Technique.  I think the first time I saw this technique was using a chicken from a now retired stamp set.  I thought it a great way to add some color and depth to my cards.  I am featuring the In the Moment stamp set.  I was happy to see that this beautiful stamp set is being carried over to the new catalog.  

To create this card, I first stamped the image using Tuxedo Black Memento ink on Basic White card stock.  I used the light So Saffron Blend pen to color her hair and the skin tone Blends to color her legs and arms. 

Next, using Fresh Freesia ink, I stamped the image on scraps of Pansy Petals Designer Series Paper (gingham for the pants) and on Fresh Freesia card stock for the shirt.  Using Tuxedo Black Memento ink, I stamped the pillows on a scrap of Beauty of the Earth Designer Series Paper and the mug on a scrap of the New Horizons Designer Series Paper.  I fussy cut the pieces that I wanted from each of these images and adhered them to the original stamped image.

Once I adhered all the pieces to the image, I layered it on a piece of Gorgeous Grape card stock.  This layer was adhered to a piece of Fresh Freesia card stock that I embossed using the Gingham Embossing folder (how could I not use this folder when using the gingham pattern of Designer Series Paper).

I used some Basic White Twine (leftover from a Paper Pumpkin kit) and wrapped it around the embossed layer of card stock.  I thought this added just a bit more detail to the card.

I stamped the sentiment in Tuxedo Black Memento ink on Basic White card stock and adhered this layer to a piece of Gorgeous Grape card stock.  This piece was than adhered to the embossed layer, directly over the twine.

I adhered this complete layer to the front of a Fresh Freesia card base.  I added a few Iridescent Rhinestones to finish off the front of the card.

Finally, I adhered a piece of Basic White card stock to the inside of my card so that I could write a note.  I think this layer on the inside creates a more finished looking card.

Here are the measurements for my card:

Fresh Freesia card stock - 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", scored at 4 1/4"

Fresh Freesia card stock - 4" x 5 1/4" - emboss with the Gingham embossing folder

Gorgeous Grape card stock - 3 1/8" x 3 1/8"

Gorgeous Grape card stock - 1 1/2" x 2 1/8"

Basic White card stock - 3" x 3"

Basic White card stock - 1 3/8" x 2"

Basic White card stock - 4" x 5 1/4" - inside of card

Scraps of Designer Series Paper

Here is a list of the products I used to make my card.  The Designer Series Papers I used will be retiring on May 2nd, but you can choose other designs should these not be available.

Product List

In The Moment Cling Stamp Set (English) [157987]	Fresh Freesia 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [155613]	Gorgeous Grape 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146987]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276]
Pansy Petals 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [155807]	Beauty Of The Earth 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [155841]	New Horizons 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [157768]	Iridescent Rhinestones Basic Jewels [158130]
Fresh Freesia Classic Stampin' Pad [155611]	Gingham Embossing Folder [157627]	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708]	So Saffron Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154905]

I hope my card inspired you to try this technique.  Be sure to hop over to see all the other creations from the amazing demonstrators participating in this blog hop.  To view XXXXX's  creation, click the next button.

Here is a list of the other demonstrators participating in this Creator's Choice Technique Blog Hop with links to their pages:

JoAnn Pollock

Carole Garrison (you are here)

Kristie Wilson

Mackenzie Grimme

Vickie Littlewood