Flowers – Tech 4 Stampers Blog Hop

Flowers – Tech 4 Stampers Blog Hop. This is the theme for the blog hop in March. Spring is on the horizon and the newly launched Online Exclusive called Simply Zinnias was the natural choice. It’s been a while since I attempted a fun fold technique, so I’ve incorporated the “curtain” effect fun fold into today’s card. Both stamp sets I’ve used including the pattern papers are Online Exclusives.

Curtain fold technique

1. To create the curtain fold, cut a strip of patterned paper. I used a strip of the Flowering Zinnia 12″x 12″ ,(30.5 x 30.5 cm) DSP cut at 3″ x 6″ (7.6 cm x 15.2 cm). Orient the paper so that the long side is at the top, score at 2″, 2 ¾”, 4”, 4 ¾” (5 cm, 7 cm, 10.2 cm, 12.1 cm).
2. Mark 1″ (2.5 cm) down from top edge along the short side.
3. Cut from the bottom right of 2″ (5 cm) score line to 1″ (2.5 cm) mark on short side.
4. Fold in concertina fashion to create the curtain look.

The Tech 4 Stampers is a monthly subscription group run by Louise Sims. She mentors and enables members to understand IT jargon and equips them with a fountain of Technical knowledge to build or manage their own websites. It takes the mystery out of “tech” and I’ve certainly grown in confidence thanks to her expertise, patience and guidance. Not only that, I’ve met and made new friends with my fellow “Techs” and love the camaraderie within the group.

Card details

Card Front

1. Card base Old Olive : 5 ¾” x 8 ¼” (14.5 cm x 21 cm) and folded in half
2. Cut Mat layer #1 card front Melon Mambo : 3 ¼” x 5 ¾” (8.2 cm x 14.5 cm) and adhere to card front.
3. Cut Flowering Zinnia 12″x 12″ (30.5 x 30.5 cm) DSP : 3″ x 6″ (7.6 cm x 15.2 cm). Long side on top score at 2”, 2 ¾”, 4”. 4 ¾” (5 cm, 7 cm, 10.2 cm, 12.1 cm).
4. Long side on top, mark 1″ (2.5 cm) down from right edge
5. On Trimmer, align along cutting groove at the bottom right of 2″ (5 cm) score line and the 1″ (2.5 cm) mark on short edge and cut between the two. Concertina fold this to create the “curtain fold” as described above and adhere to Melon Mambo card front.
6. White emboss sentiment on strip of Melon Mambo : ¾” x 4 ⅛” (2 cm x 10.5 cm). Adhere to card front as shown.
7. Stamp 2 zinnias and 2 pairs of leaves in Tuxedo Black Memento ink on scraps of Basic White card stock. Colour with Stampin’ Blends.
8. Die cut zinnias and leaves and arrange and adhere to the card front with dimensionals.
9. Finishing touch – add Adhesive-backed shiny sequins.

Inside card

1. Cut Mat layer #1 Melon Mambo : 3 ¾” x 5 ½” (9.5 cm x 14 cm) and adhere to inside of card
2. Mat layer #2 Basic White : 3 ⅝” x 5 ⅜” (9.2 cm x 13.7 cm) .
3. Stamp zinnia image in bottom right corner with Tuxedo Black Memento ink
4. Colour zinnia with Stampin’ Blends.
5. Adhere on top of Melon Mambo layer.

Supply list

Listed below is the supply list. Just click on the picture to take you directly to the item in my online store.

Product List

Simply Zinnia Bundle (English) [163480]	Sweetly Scripted Cling Stamp Set (English) [163600]	Adhesive Backed Shiny Sequins [163484]
Flowering Zinnias 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [163469]	Old Olive A4 Card Stock [106576]	Melon Mambo A4 Card Stock [119980]
Basic White A4 Cardstock [159228]	Versamark Pad [102283]	Basics Embossing Powders [155554]
Embossing Additions Tool Kit [159971]	Heat Tool – Uk Plug [129054]	Melon Mambo Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [153112]
Berry Burst Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [161681]	Pumpkin Pie Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154897]	Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154883]
Old Olive Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154892]

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