First in a Series! One Sheet Wonder cards
Good morning all! I’m happy to say I have another video tutorial completed. This one is the first in a series of videos I will be doing using the One Sheet Wonder method. If you aren’t familiar with the concept; basically it is a method for cutting your papers that pretty much eliminates any waste. Now, who doesn’t love that idea? Especially when you’re surrounded by pretty paper that you’ve been hoarding, ahem, collecting that is just “too pretty to use”? Am I right? Who’s with me? Hellooo???
Well, whether you admit it or not, I know there are some of you out there. *wink*.
The One Sheet Wonder method begins with a basic template that you use to cut your designer paper so that you can 1) make multiple cards from a single sheet and 2) (as I said) eliminate waste. I currently have several 6×6 templates all ready to go over on my cutting templates page, and I’ll be posting videos for each one using different stamp sets. Let’s get started!
6×6 OSW #1 – Silhouette Scenes
The first set of cards in this new series uses some designer paper I “collected” a few years ago and re-discovered recently. It’s from Stampin’ Up! but is, of course, discontinued now. In any case, it’s a fresh and contemporary design and I thought it paired well with the Silhouette Scenes stamp set.
The template for this set yields eight pieces that you can layer over a coordinating cardstock for a little added interest. You can grab it here. The cardstock backer is SU! Hello Honey but the coral or light turquoise colors would have been nice options as well and I cut it at 6.75×6.75 to give myself the extra 1/8 inch edge around each of the designer paper pieces. If you want wider borders, cut the cardstock layer a tad larger.
I kept the embellishments to a minimum with just a few pieces of coordinating ribbon but you could easily dress these up a bit more with some sequins or adhesive dots. See it all come together in the video!
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Now, before I get too far here, I should point out that everything I am using to create these cards is what I have on hand. Way back before a career change and a trip back to college to get my degree, I used to be a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator. I probably don’t need to tell you how many stamps I accumulated doing that or, for that matter, in the time since. I HAVE cleaned out from time to time but let’s all pretend it’s not an obsession that I need psychological help for, shall we? What I am trying to say here, is that I am not being compensated by Stampin’ Up!, Hero Arts, Close to My Heart or any other stamp, ink or paper company in any way. I also cannot guarantee that what I choose to use will always be available for purchase. I can, however, put you in contact with a fantastic Stampin’ Up! demonstrator if you need one! I encourage you to use what I do here as a launching pad for your own designs. Really, the templates will work with pretty much everything!
Oh My Gourd! Autumn is here!
I’m not sure where my Summer went, but there is a definite nip in the air lately. Especially in the mornings. I ran out to the mailbox barefoot on Friday and realized that those days are likely at an end. Dang it. Anyway, this is the perfect time to remind you that there are oodles of great candles in the shop and the Autumn scents are back! I’ve got a nice selection in stock in both tins and jars, so now is the time to stock up for the cooler months on Autumn, Orchard Spice, November Morning and yes, Oh My Gourd. Of course, if you aren’t ready to surrender to the change of season, there are lots of yummy Summer scents available too!
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