August 2002 Creative Express Projects
Panel 1 (Cover) & Panel 4
Panel 2 (opposite the cover) and Panel 5
Panel 2 (opposite the cover), Panel 3, Panel 5 (Sing and Dance on reverse
side)
CEX 44 (A) Ladybug Accordion Card
Stamps by: Ladybugs and Just for You by Posh Impressions; Sing and Dance by Darcies.
Supplies needed:
double stick tape or glue
Main cards original cut: 4 1/2 x 9
Folds to 4 1/2 x 4 1/2
White panels: 4 1/8 square
Polka Dot panels: 3 7/8 square
Checkered panels: 2 3/4 square
Instructions:
1. Here we go again with an accordion card!!
However, this one is going to be different than the Philosophy of
Friendship card. When you put these panels together, you want the
two outer panels to fold inward. As the card is sitting on the
table, it will display the side panels at a forward angle from the center
panel. Let me know if this does not make sense.
2. Align the cards as you wish. Double stick tape one of the
panels. Position the appropriate panel onto the tape and secure.
3. Layer the decorative papers and cardstock to the three main
panels (2, 3, 4).
4. Detail trim the ladybugs (they are not on cardstock).
5. Attach the ladybugs.
6. Layer the sayings onto the decorative paper. Sing and Dance
needs to be trimmed quite closely so that all the layers will fit.
Attach to the main card.
7. As you fold up the card, fold the far right panel in first.
The sing and dance panel will be showing (picture number 2). Then
fold the left panel over that. The cover or Just for You panel will
then be on top. As the recipient of the card opens it, the sayings
will be expressed and then the ladybugs will be shown!!
8. Pretty simple, but very fun!!
CEX 44 (B) Dee's Butterfly
Stamps by: Butterfly by Posh Impressions; sayings by Penny Black and Stampendous; Envelope Butterfly by Post Impressions.
Supplies needed:
double stick tape of glue
dries clear adhesive
clothespin
Main card original cut: 5 1/2 x 8 1/2
Folds to 4 1/4 x 5 1/2
White panel: 3 3/4 x 5
Purple gingham: 3 1/2 x 4 3/4
Instructions:
1. Sometimes we do more of the card for you than we
mean to! That is why the butterflies in the initial mailing are
already mounted on the support stock!!
2. Detail trim the butterfly.
3. Layer the cardstock and decorative paper to the main card.
4. Complete the inside of the card.
5. Push up the wings of the butterfly so that it has some dimension.
Apply glue to the body part of the butterfly (on the cardstock) and
position onto the card.
6. Using the dries clear adhesive, glue on the rhinestones and
bow. If needed, use a clothespin to hold the bow until it is set.
7. Again, easy but very nice!!
CEX 45 Dee's Magnolia Thank You
Stamps by: Magnolia, Butterfly, Sayings by Posh Impressions; other sayings by Printworks, Darcies.
Supplies needed:
Double stick tape or glue
Dries clear adhesive
Pop Dots: 1/16, 1/8 inch
Tweezers (if desired)
Instructions:
1. Both butterflies and the magnolia need to be
placed onto support stock. Then, detail trim.
2. The leaves are NOT on support stock. Detail trim.
3. Layer the cardstock and papers onto the main card.
4. Place the corners onto the "Thanks a Bunch"
piece. Remember that these corners are more for decoration than
function, so be sure to place tape on the back of them. Attach to
the main card. Be sure to place it very much toward the top of the
green gingham so that the magnolia will fit!!
5. Lay the leaves onto the card with the Peel'n'Stick still
attached. Lay the magnolia over the leaves. Then, attach the
leaves one at a time using the magnolia as a guide.
6. Using the 1/16 inch pop dots, attach the magnolia to the main
card. Remember that pop dots will not stick to velvet, so be sure to
place them appropriately.
7. Using the 1/8 inch pop dots, attach the butterflies to the main
card.
8. Complete the inside of the card.
9. Using the dries clear adhesive (and tweezers), glue on all the
rhinestones and the ladybug button. Allow to dry!
10. Next week's project will be delayed a few days--sorry for any
inconvenience.
CEX 46 Sunflower/Bee's Duets Card
Stamps by: Bee, Sunflower, Leaf Duets by Posh Impressions; sayings by Posh Impressions, Darcies, Printworks.
Supplies needed:
double stick tape or glue
dries clear adhesive
Pop Dots; 1/16, 1/8, 1/4
Instructions:
1. Layer all velvet images EXCEPT THE LEAVES onto
support cardstock. Detail trim.
2. From the black sunflowers, you need to cut the centers out
fully. Also, you need the "length" pieces in one piece
(make sense???). So cut them from the sides.
3. Layer the cardstock and decorative papers to the main card.
4. Preliminarily lay your design out. Then piece by piece
(from the bottom), start assembling. The leaves are right to the
card. The bottom Aztec gold sunflower is on the 1/16 pop dots.
The black accent sunflower pieces are on with 1/8 pop dots. ****At
this point you need to keep in mind that the pop dots will not stick to
velvet, so you need to pay closer attention to your pop dot
placement. The top sunflowers are on with 1/4 pop dots.
5. Using 1/8 or 1/4 pop dots, attach the bees.
6. Complete the inside of the card.
7. Using dries clear adhesive, glue the black centers to the top
sunflowers. Allow to dry.
CEX 47 Rose/Hope Card
Stamps by: Hope by DeNami; Rose by Parked on Rubber; Sayings by Darcies, Eureka!, Printworks, Double D.
Supplies needed:
double stick tape or glue
dries clear adhesive
Pop Dots: 1/16, 1/8
colored pencils or markers (envelope)
Main card size (folded): 8 1/2 x 8 1/2
Instructions:
1. All images are on support cardstock.
***NOTE: the rose and the stem need to be preliminarily trimmed
closer than usually before going onto the support stock. Then, they
need to be lined up when attached to the support stock. Detail
trim.
2. Layer the cardstock and papers to the main card. Remember
that the corners are more for decorative use than functional, so be sure
to secure with tape or glue before placing down.
3. Using the 1/8 pop dots, attach the rose to the main card.
4. Using the 1/16 pop dots, attach the Hope to the main card.
5. Complete the inside.
6. Using the dries clear adhesive, glue on the rhinestone butterfly.
Allow to dry.