Dragons

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhAoN0RzLow

Scavenger Hunt

Scavenger Hunt -- Week Four, August 21, 2023

Do you like to participate in Scavenger Hunts?  Well, we have one for you.  To participate all you need is the current Stampin'Up! Annual Catalog or access to a computer where you can pull up the catalog to find the products listed below.

stampinup.com

Each week on Monday we will post a list of items to find.  All you need to do is "look through" the catalog and tell us which page and the corresponding item number (if shown) that the item is on.  Send us via email your list with the answers by midnight on the following Sunday and we will put your name in a drawing for a surprise from us.  The drawing will be completed and the winner posted when we post our new list of items on the following Monday.  Our email is pelicancraftslongbeach@gmail.com and we look forward to hearing from you.

Scavenger Hunt List for Monday, August 21, 2023

Creating in Bloom                                        Stazon Ink (Jet Black Pad)

Bling It On                                                    Happy Hedgehogs

Hedgehog Builder Punch                             Color & Contour Stamp Set

Be sure to send us an email to enter the drawing.

VECTORIADESIGNS -- DRAGONFLIES AND BUTTERFLIES

 Dragons and Butterflies Accordian File

A "teaser" for this little beauty was made on August 12th and we asked you to come back today to see the completed project today.  Not only do you get the gorgeous accordian file, but you also receive a little booklet that can be used as a file folder or cut it in half and use it for two journaling cards and these four bookmarks/tags.

Be sure to check out Vectoria Designs by clicking on the link or clicking on the button on the right.

Have fun creating!

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TECHNIQUE TUESDAY

Technique Tuesday -- How to make Shadows for your Dies

It is fantastic when you purchase a set of dies to match your stamp set and every die you can think of comes with the set.  But, what about those times you wish there was ONE more die.  I may have the solution you are looking for!

Circles are common and come in a variety of sizes for layering. And what a blessing they do.  But what about stand-a-lone flowers or alphabets that only come with the one die?  The answer:  MAKE YOUR OWN.  How?  It really is easy, especially if you like to fussy cut.

I cut the following images out using metal dies on Stampin' Up!s Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Item Number 149653.

I then turned the dies over and laid them down on the card stock I wanted to use for the bottom layer (flat side down), lightly drew around them and cut them out.

Now a whole new world opens up using your dies in more than one way.  Play around, get creative and let me know what you think.  Have a great day!

Brenda

Scaventer Hunt

 Scavenger Hunt -- Week Three, August 14, 2023

Do you like to participate in Scavenger Hunts?  Well, we have one for you.  To participate all you need is the current Stampin'Up! Annual Catalog or access to a computer where you can pull up the catalog to find the products listed below.

stampinup.com

Each week on Monday we will post a list of items to find.  All you need to do is "look through" the catalog and tell us which page and the corresponding item number (if shown) that the item is on.  Send us via email your list with the answers by midnight on the following Sunday and we will put your name in a drawing for a surprise from us.  The drawing will be completed and the winner posted when we post our new list of items on the following Monday.  Our email is pelicancraftslongbeach@gmail.com and we look forward to hearing from you.

Scavenger Hunt List for Monday, August 14, 2023

Trademark Ownership Statement                    Inked & Tiled Bundle

By My Side Stamp Set                                    Masterfully Made Suite Collection

Timber 3-D Embossing Folder                        Table of Contents

Be sure to send us an email to enter the drawing.

VECTORIADESIGNS -- DRAGONFLIES & BUTTERFLIES ACCORDIAN FOLDER

 As mentioned before, VectoriaDesigns kits are a favorite.

Below is a sneak peak of Dragonflies & Butterflies Accordian Folder we are putting together as we speak.  Enjoy! and be sure to come back Wednesday, August 16th, for full details.

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FANCY FOLD FRIDAY -- Tri-Fold Card

 Fancy Fold Friday -- Tri-Fold Card

This is a fun card to make, enjoy!

Loved making this card.  Card is shown with two layers on the front and back panels -- this is optional, using only one layer makes a beautiful card, too.

Supplies:  All supply items used were from Stampin' Up! Click on the Shop With Me button on the right to order the supplies you need.

8-1/2" x 11" sheet of cardstock for the base (Petal Pink, Item Number 146985)

5-1/2" x 4-1/4" sheet of coordinating cardstock for the first layer {optional} (Early Espresso, Item Number 119686)

Scrap piece of Basic White cardstock, approximately 3" x 3" (Basic White, Item Number 159276)

One sheet of Designer Series Paper (also known as patterned paper)   NOTE:  I used three sheets of 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper called     Item Number .

Something Fancy Stamp Set (Item Number 160416-Greeting) and Something Fancy Die Set (Item Number 160424-to cut out greeting)

Memento Ink Pad (Item Number 132708)

Multipurpose Liquid Glue (Item Number 110755)

Stampin' Dimensionals (Regular size - Item Number 104430)

Paper Trimmer (Item Number 152392)

Simply Scored Scoring Tool (Item Number 122334)

Scissors (optional)

Steps to make card:

Cut the cardstock you are using for the base to 5-1/2" x 10-7/8" (yeah, I know -- weird size, but it works)

Score the same sheet of cardstock at 3-5/8" and 7-1/4".

Fold along the score lines.  You now have the base of the Tri-Fold Card.

Measure on the left side from the bottom up to 1-3/4" and lightly put a mark.  Using your paper trimmer, place the paper on the trimmer with your "mark" and the second score line on the cutting line of the trimmer and cut the corner off.

This card is lovely when designer series paper (patterned paper) is used, or you can a second layer of cardstock -- whichever you prefer.  I used a second layer of cardstock for this card.

If you are using two layers, cut your second sheet of cardstock (coordinating color) as shown below. If using one layer, cut your Designer Series Paper (patterned paper) as shown below.

  Front panel:  3-3/8" x 3-3/8", measure on the left side up 1-1/2" and place a mark.  Line the mark and the right top edge of the cardstock on the cutting line of the trimmer and cut off the corner.

  Inside panel:  (Cut two -- one for each side of the card base.)  5-1/4" x 3-3/8", measure on the left side up 3-1/2" and place a mark. Line the mark and the right top edge of the cardstock on the cutting line of the trimmer and cut off the corner.

  Back panel:    5-1/4" x 3-3/8", no cutting needed.

Glue the first layer to the base card using Multipurpose Liquid Glue.

NOTE:  I admit to having a bit of trouble cutting the layers, and came up with this method:

Cut the four panels above and before cutting the angles, temporarily attach the front and middle panels (except the inside middle) to the base card. Center the panels 1/4" from the bottom. 

       

Turn the card base over and cut along the diagonal. (Clear as mud? See picture below.)

          

After cutting each panel, remove the panels from the card base and re-attach 1/8" from the bottom. Be sure to do the same to the center panel on the inside of the card.

You are now ready to select your Designer Series Paper (patterned paper) and cut it to fit on each panel.

  Front panel:  3-1/8" x 3-1/8", measure on the left side up 1-1/4" and place a mark.  Line the mark and the right top edge of the cardstock on the cutting line of the trimmer and cut off the corner.

  Inside panel:  (Cut two -- one for each side of the card base.)  5" x 3-1/8", measure on the left side up 3-1/4" and place a mark. Line the mark and the right top edge of the cardstock on the cutting line of the trimmer and cut off the corner.

  Back panel:    5" x 3-1/8", no cutting needed.

OR, cut as shown above.  Your choice on which way you cut your paper.

Attach the Designer Series Paper (patterned paper) to each panel and decorate away.  Will this be an Thinking of You, Thank you, Happy Birthday, etc. card?  Only you know.

TIP:  Have you been wonder how to obtain the layered look on the greeting?  Wonder no more.  Here is a tip I learned a few years ago and it works great when you do not have two sizes of the die you want to use to stamp AND layer your greeting.

Stamp your greeting and cut it out with the die of your choice. THEN, turn your die over (onto the flat side), lay it down on the color of cardstock you want and trace around it.  Cut it out with your scissors and viola you have the layered look!

I hope you have fun making this card.  Please drop me an email and let me know what you think of the instructions.  I am always open to new ideas!

Brenda