A little Christmas in July before the month is over.  

These four are the first ones I made experimenting with the pattern.

This is the pattern to use if you want to make the four cards.  For the Christmas cards I made, I chose to only do the left hand half of the pattern because of the small amount of patterned paper I had left.  When I made the set of four to experiment, I also had to improvise and use two pieces of the floral dsp to fill in the entire middle section.  It is a pattern that you can change up to do just one card if you choose.  Sometimes we don't want four cards at the same time.

If you want to make just one card the measurements would be.....

DSP #1  1" square

DSP #2   1" x 4" strip

DSP #3   1" x 2 3/4" strip

DSP #4    2 3/4 x 4" (largest section)

Start with a piece of white card stock measuring 3 3/4" x 5".  The dsp will fill in the entire piece.  

Next mat the piece with a coordinating card stock measuring 4" x 5 1/4" and then add to your A2 card base.

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This is called a "Fault Line" layout.  I watched a video by Julie Heitz and she used more of a quilt like pattern for the middle section.  There are multiple videos on YouTube. There are multiple videos on YouTube. 

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This card was inspired by a video that I watched from Rita Holmes.  I can't find the video now but it is a very simple layout to use if you would like to give it a try.

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I am pretty sure this 12 x 12 piece of dsp was one I purchased in Des Moines when a group of friends met each year in June.  I had enough left to make these three cards.  Just a simple strip with a sentiment was all the cards needed.  One more sheet now completely used.

And here is a closer look at each one.............

Inside each card.

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Using 6 x 6 dsp with a country scene.

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The paper I used on these two cards was some that was in my stash (collection) for a very long time.  I believe I purchased it when a group of ladies met in Des Moines once a year.  It was time for it to be on cards so I made quick work of it.  I matted the 3 3/4" x 5" pieces and added it to a black card base.  Little sentiments were added and a few minutes later they were finished.

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At first glance this appears to be a typical book binder style card.  Well, it is but it is also a gate fold.  You can see how it opens in the second picture.

I added a little Velcro piece on the back side of the arch to help keep it closed.  

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NOTE:  I should have added this information but at the time I had forgotten where I saw this idea.  Since there is interest in the measurements, I have found the video by Robin Armbrecht.  The measurements and scoring for this is as follows:

4 1/4 x 11 for the Base.  Score at 2 1/8", 3 3/8" and 8 7/8".  Have fun with the layout.

 

A few weeks ago one of my friends came to make some cards.  I had asked her in advance what types of cards she would like to make.  She requested fun folds.  I made up several samples of different folds and had pieces cut ready to make a few.  This fold was one I had prepared for us to make together. (I forget the name of this type of fold.) In hind sight I would have done a more rectangular piece to put on the front since this sets so low on the card.  I will probably add a strip with a sentiment on it above the floral piece.

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The focal point piece flips up and then the bottom section opens down  This is a card I made after watching someone's video.  My problem is that I make these cards right after watching videos but then the cards don't get posted for weeks after so I don't always remember who demonstrated.

The stamp set is a fun one to use.  There is also a "Cocktails", "Coffee" and "Cookies" theme in the stamps.  I also made one with the cookies which is shown below.

Inside - I forgot to take a picture of the sentiment which is under that flap but it coordinates with the sentiment on the outside.

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Two more cards with the Beautiful World Stamp and Die set.

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This was another idea for that stamp and die set.  I love the dsp with it.

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I've had this set of stamps/dies and the dsp for a long time.  When I ran across the idea for this card on Pinterest, I decided it was time to pull out the supplies and do something with them.  These will make great masculine cards.

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For now yhis is the last card from the Echo Park "Bee Happy" pad.  I have a few scraps left but not sure what I will do with them.  This was a really fun collection to work with.

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Two cards using Arches dies with the Echo Park "Bee Happy" 6 x 6 paper pad. 

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Two more of the Stack, Cut and Shuffle cards

Inside the second card.

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This is one of the cards made with the Stack, Cut and Shuffle method.

Just a simple layout.

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Same sentiment layer but two different layouts.

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Echo Park "Bee Happy" 6 x 6 paper pad.

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Cards from the Echo Park "Bee Happy" 6 x 6 paper pad.

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I believe this is what they call a "Joy Fold".  The "Bee Happy" Echo Park paper pad has great dsp pieces but also these ready to use sentiment items.

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I made use of one of the Arches dies for this one but turned it upside down.  I used the Stampin' Up! daisy punch and made one with the white and one with the patterned paper.

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Recently I purchased some Echo Park 6 x 6 pads.  For the next few days, I will be showing the cards I have been able to make from the pad.  This one was called "Bee Happy".  I love the dsp patterns.  These are the first two cards.

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 One last card with the bunny for awhile.  There will be more later.

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I've been using ideas from Pinterest for these cards.  Just too much fun!

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This little guy can be used on all types of cards.  This would be a fun Valentine card too.

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More fun with the sitting bunny dies.

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This was a different fun fold for me to make.  I had watched a video of how to make it.  The little piece with "Happy Birthday" flips up and then the panel with the flowery dsp flips down as shown below.  I did add a little Velcro dot to keep the card closed.  

If you haven't done so already you can check out the cards that I had intended to be posted for July1-4. They appear on the July 1-4 dates.

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