Thursday, June 23, 2011

Center Step Card Instructions

  • One 5 1/2" x 11" piece of cardstock for card base
  • Scor-Pal™, or other scoring tool
  • Paper trimmer
  • Adhesive
  • Stamps
  • Ink
  • Additional cardstock, pattern paper and embellishments for decoration

Step-by-Step

      1. Step 1

    Line cardstock up in paper trimmer so that the edge of the card is at the 1" mark. Position the cutting blade at 1" and cut from 1" to 6.5".
Flip card over and do the same on the other side.

Step 2

Place cardstock onto scoring tool and score along the long side of the card from the edge to the cut line at 1", 2" and 6.5".

Step 3

Repeat step 3 on opposite edge of card.

Step 4

Score between cut lines at 5 1/2".

Step 5

Fold at the score lines. The first, third and center score lines are mountain folds. The second score line is a valley fold. Reinforce score lines to make folds crisp.

Step 6

Stamp and decorate your card as desired.

Center Step Card

Saturday, June 4, 2011

Decorating Wooden Frames

Here’s a list of supplies that Sandi uses in making this WOODEN FRAMES project:
  • Unfinished wood frames from Michaels
  • Sponge paint applicator from your local paint store
  • Patterned vellum stickers – search for Mrs. Grossman’s Stickers at MisterArt.com
  • Search for Xyron machines, Vellum adhesive and yellow vellum at ScrapbookingAlley.com or CreateForLess.com
  • Sandi prints her photos on the KODAK ESP 7250 All-in-One Printer
  • Butter cream and black paint by Delta
  • Rub-on Words from Making Memories

Operation Write Home

Operation Write Home

Love someone with Autism

Love someone with Autism

Alexis - age 6

Kassidy - age 3 (Ornery)

Constance (Connie) 18