Book Card Tutorial

Book Card

This card makes a stunning statement & a fabulous gift, here I've used Hunkydory's Faberdashery card kit to show how easy it is to make up using kits that we all have in our stash. I can't take credit for the idea, I originally made it using a brilliant tutorial I found here, from someone a lot more talented than me Sharon Caudle aka Gramma's House of Cards.

 I have altered the measurements so that you can make it using A4 card stock.

What You will need:

3 A4 pieces of card

Paper trimmer

Score-pal or Hougie Board

Score tool (not plastic)

Bone Folder

Red tape

Re-positional glue ( I use Collall)

Cut card to following dimensions:

2 -  6 1/2" x 6" (Book)

2 - 4" x 8" (Frame)

2- 4 1/2" x 8" (Frame)

1 - 4 1/2" x 4" (Frame base)

1 - 5.1" x 5.1" (Pocket)

Before we start a few tips

* If your'e going to use distress ink on the edges, do it before putting together

* Don't forget if your'e going to use ribbon to close the book, attach it before decorating the front

OK here we go .....

Book

Taking the 6 1/2" x 6" place longer side at the top of the score board and score at 5 1/2", repeat on other piece. Join together * (after inking) with red tape, the 1" join makes the spine of the book.

Frame

Score the same on all four pieces, place the card right side up and score at 1/2", 1 1/2", 2 1/2", 3 1/2", 4 1/2", 5 1/2", 6 1/2" & 7 1/2".

Turn over and score at 1", 2", 3", 4", 5", 6" & 7", fold along score lines using bone folder for crisp edges. 

Make sure right side is face down on table, make 1st fold away from you (valley), this ensures the right side is facing out when you put the frame together.

Your frame pieces should now look like these, this is when I would ink the edges.

Slot together at right angles, I use re-positional glue for this as I find it easier it allows me to tap the pieces tightly together.

Once together use clothes pegs to hold in position until dry.

Now you can use the frame base to either stamp on or as in my example add a topper, then glue to the back of the frame, decorate the front as desired.

Use your 5.1" square piece, cut diagonally and add as pocket.

*Before decorating the front, add ribbon if you are using to close the book.

Hope you have some fun with these

X

With a Little Love

Crafting When We Can

Challenge #87 - Favourite quote or Saying

our lovely sponsor this week is 'Art by Miran'

I chose the image 'With a Little Love' and this is what I did with her:

I used the following Spectrum Noirs:

BT1, BT2, BT4

CT1, CT3, CT4, GB5

FS1, FS3, FS4, FS6, FS8

PP1, PP3, PP5

I found this beautiful quote by Winnie the Pooh - 

If there ever comes a day when we can't be together, keep me in your heart, I'll stay there forever.

I have these wonderful papers in a digi-kit on Serif Craft Artist that match perfectly with the colours I used on my image, & I used sketch #220 from 'Sketch Saturday' for inspiration for my layout.

I've entered this card into the following challenges:

Sketch Saturday - Week #346 Pick any sketch 215 - 345

Kit and Clowder - January Challenge, Anything Goes

Little Claires Designs - Challenge #53 Bright & Beautiful

My Sheri Crafts - Challenge #149 Valentines Day

Paper Creator's Crafts - Challenge #35 Love is in the Air

We Do Doobadoo - Challenge #2 Romance

Thank you for visiting my blog, I really appreciate all your comments.

Love Fairy

Welcome to a new challenge at 'Creative Fingers'

Our fabulous sponsor this week is 'Scrappers Delights'

I chose the image 'Love Fairy 4' which you can purchase here

This is what I did with  her, I chose not to have her with wings.

I used the following Spectrum Noirs:

IG2, IG4, IG6, IG8, IG10

CR7, CR9, CR11, DR5

FS2, FS3, FS4, FS6, FS8

GB1, GB8, GB10

The sentiment reads 'A hundred hearts would be to few, To carry all my love for you'. I loved making this card black & red is a classic look for valentines, hope you like it too.

I also used black Hunkdory card, Lace, Black ribbon, 'no rhyme r reason' digital papers, gemstones & Tim Holtz brick red distress ink.

I've entered this card into the following challenges:

TIME OUT Challenges - Challenge #23 Valentines Day, optional twist Hearts

DL.Art Thankful Thursday Challenge #149 Valentines Day

Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge - Challenge #212 Anything Goes

4 Crafty Chicks - Challenge #231 Anything Goes/Crazy Egg

Aud Sentiments Challenge - Challenge #124 Valentines or Love Sentiment

C.R.A.F.T Challenge - Valentines Day/Love

Little Miss Muffet Challenge - Challenge #103 All You Need Is Love

Crafting From The Heart - Facebook Challenge

This card will now be for sale in my store

Thank you for all your lovely comments, I really appreciate them.

Love Potion

New Crafters Cafe Blog Challenge !!

Challenge #101 Make your own background

Our challenge sponsor this week is 'Karleigh Sue'

I chose the digi stamp 'Love Potion' and this is what I did with her:

I used the following Spectrum Noirs:

CT1, CT2, CT3, CT4, GB5

CR7, CR8, CR9, CR11, DR5

FS2, FS3, FS4,FS6, FS8

GB1, GB8, GB10

I created my own background paper using Serif Craft Artist

I made my own 'Love Potion' I found the recipe on google, I don't recommend you try it though!

I put it all together on a centre stepper card with the sentiment 'Love is the closest thing we have to Magic'

I've entered the following challenges:

4 Crafty Chicks - Challenge #231 Anything Goes/Crazy Egg

Aud Sentiments Challenge - Challenge #124 Valentine or Love Sentiment

C.R.A.F.T Challenge - Challenge # 296 Valentines or Love

DL.ART Thankful Thursday Challenge - Challenge #149 Valentines Day

Inspiration Destination - Challenge #18 Anything Goes

Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge - Challenge #212 Anything Goes

Crafting From The Heart  - Facebook Challenge

Thank you for stopping by I really appreciate all your comments.

Spiderwort Sprite

Challenge #86 Crafting When We Can

Welcome to a new challenge, it's snowing as I type this (Yay! I love snow). This week we are sponsored by Aurora Wings and I chose the image 'Spiderwort Sprite', isn't she cute!

This is what I did with her, I'm really pleased with this finished image.

I used the following Spectrum Noirs:

FS1, FS3, FS4, FS86, FS8, FS9

GB1, GB8, GB10

DG1, CG1, DG2, CG2

CR5, CR7, CR9, CR11, DR5

TN2, TN3, TN4, TN6, TN7

CT1, CT3, CT4, GB5

I've also used wink of stella

Dark Pink, Green, Gold, Brown, Yellow

White Gel Pen

Our theme for this challenge was this sketch:

My finished card:

I've entered this card into the following challenges:

Sister Act Card Challenge - Anything Goes Challenge #89

613 Avenue Create - Anything Goes Challenge #107

Crafting From the Heart - Anything Goes Challenge #42

Through The Craft Room Door - Anything Goes Jan 13th - Jan 19th

Inky Chicks - Anything Goes Challenge #45

Crafty Sentiments Designs - Girly Challenge

Kit & Clowder - January Challenge Anything Goes

Outlawz Challenges - Twisted Thursday

Glitter n Sparkle Challenge - Challenge #120 Cute

Thank you for all your comments, they are really appreciated

Love

Creative Fingers Challenge #63

Welcome to a new challenge at Creative Fingers, as always the theme is 'Anything Goes' our lovely sponsor for this challenge is 'Beccy's Place'

I chose the digi image 'Love' which you can buy here, and this is what I did with it.

I used the following Spectrum Noirs:

PP1, IB1

IB2, PP5, HB2, LG4

I used 2 8x8 cards glued together to make the front step and I used the Hunkydory kit 'Faberdashery' for backing papers and the tag (Following the balloon theme)  which reads 'Your Love makes me lighter than Air'

I've entered this card into the following challenges:

Sister Act Card Challenge - Anything Goes Challenge #89

Crafting From The Heart - Anything Goes Challenge #42

Through The Craft Room Door - Anything Goes Jan 13th - Jan 19th

Crafty Sentiments Designs - Girly Challenge

Glitter n Sparkle Challenge - Challenge 119 Include some Pink

Outlawz Challenge Twisted Thursday - Anything Goes with a Twist

Thank you for all your lovely comments.

Cup of Tulips

New Crafters Cafe Challenge

The theme for this challenge is KISS - Keep it Simple Stamper & our talented sponsor is ' Dianes Daydream Designs'

I chose the image 'Cup of Tulips', (to look forward to Spring) it comes with a digi stamp, a coloured image, set of sentiments & design papers! I used the coloured image with the matching papers & sentiments.

I decoupaged the image

Chose 2 sentiments 'Happy Birthday' & What a perfect day to send smiles your way'

I chose the yellow & the striped paper, added some buttons to act as the stoppers and made a double easel card, with one side twisted.

The Finished card

I've entered this card into the following challenges;

Crafts Galore Encore Challenge - Anything Goes

Sister Act Card Challenge - Challenge #88 Anything Goes

Lacy Sunshine Challenge Blog - Challenge #49 Sparkly & New

Papertake Weekly Challenge - Its All New (Tulips represent a new season)

Creative Moments - Challenge #59 Anything Goes/New Beginings

Scribble & Scrap Challenge - Challenge #35 Anything Goes

Thank you for all your comments, they are really appreciated.