PROJECT WEDNESDAY - EXPLOSION SHAKER CARD

 Morning all.

Don't forget that Lisa is on Create and Craft later today at 4pm with the fabulous new layering stencils that you have all been asking for.  It's going to be a crazy fast show I think so get in early if you can. Just saying. Lol

If you didn't manage to catch Claire's live yesterday here is a link for you to be able to watch at your leisure.  It was a fab live with lots of hints and tips for your cardmaking.  Well worth a watch.

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Another Wednesday so that means another fabulous project for you.

This project is brought to you by the lovely Mary Kelly.

Mary has some fabulous ideas for her cards and this one is no exception.

So I'll let Mary tell you how to go about it!

This is a very popular card style. 

I was inspired by several online tutorials including Sam Calcott.

You will need:

LHC Star slim line Embossing Folder

LHC Sentiment Insert Trio

LHC Scalloped nested circles

Card of choice 12 x 12 – 3 colours

(300gsm might be a little thick so something lighter)

Glue

Sequins

Acetate

Foam tape

Die cutting machine

Double sided tape – red liner is good

Scoreboard

Scoring tool

Guillotine/Trimmer

Step 1:

Cut two pieces of card 12 x 6 inches. Score each piece on the long side at 3/6/9 inches. One of these will form the card base.

 

Step 2: 

Score the other piece as shown to create two crosses. Use your scoreboard or a ruler and scoring tool to make the crosses. Fold and score the score lines as shown. Note some score lines are mountains – they come forward and some are valleys – they project backwards. Trim approximately 1/8inch of each side to ensure this piece will fit into your base card, Check by laying this section into the base.

Step 3:

To decorate the front cut two panels of card 3 ¾ x 5 ¾. To decorate all the internal triangles cut two squares 3 ¾ x 3 ¾ and then cut these in half for the larger sections. Cut 4 squares 2 ¾ x 2 ¾ and then cut these in half for the smaller triangles. Emboss all these section and attach.

Step 4:

Lay the sentiment circle down and add the larger circle – I have used the fifth largest circle from the scalloped circle set but any circle die of approximately 3 ½ inches should work. Die cut. Also cut a piece of acetate using the larger circle. Attach the acetate to the reverse of the sentiment using red liner tape. Add the foam tape to the reverse.

Step 5:

Cut a circle in white card using the circle die – this will be the back of the shaker. Place your sequin in the centre of the circle and after removing the backing of the foam tape add the sentiment circle. Press to ensure fully attached

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Step 6:

To make the sentiment circle pop you need a little spring. To make this cut a piece of card 1 x 3 inches. Score along the long side at  ½ / 1/2/ 2 ½ . Fold as shown. 

Step 7:

Attach the pop up section to the base by gluing the outer triangles in place. Add the spring to the centre fold – ensure it straddles the centre score line. Attach the shaker topper.

Thank you so much for a super project Mary.

Remember everyone, if you decide to give this a go don't forget to share your make in the group.  I know Mary for one would love to see your makes.

Claire's link for You Tube isn't quite ready yet, so I will add that on Friday for you although I am sure Claire will post the link into the Crafting with Lisa Horton group as soon as it is available anyway.

So, enjoy Lisa's shows and have a go at Mary's project.

See you all soon.

TTFN

xxx