Good day! I had a nice productive Saturday, other than sleeping in a little late! I ran some errands, got a much needed haircut and got a lot of projects finished. I had to make a bunch of thank you cards for my birthday gifts and I have some hops and swaps coming up too. It was chilly here today, definitely felt fall like and crisp. I still kept the shorts and flip-flops and just added a hoodie. What were you all up to today?
For today’s post I have my card for this week’s Just Add Ink. This time they ask us to add a frame and we know I love frames!!
The card I made is a pocket card. It’s relatively simple to make, you just need to grab your Simply Scored, Big Shot and Squares Collection Framelits. I used Whisper White Card Stock for the base of my project. It is cut to 5 1/2″ x 6 1/4″ and I scored it at 1/4″ and 3 1/4″ on the long side and 1/4″ on the short side. The window is cut out with the Squares Collection Framelits Dies and so is the frame, from Soft Sky. I rounded the top corners of both the frame and the pocket with the 3/16″ Corner Rounder. The pocket is stamped with the A Banner Christmas Stamp Set in Old Olive, Soft Sky and Real Red. under Christmas I adhered a thin piece of Soft Sky and some red sequins are on either side. For the piece that slides inside I cut a piece of Whisper White to 2 3/4″ x 5 1/4″, rounded the corners and punched a hole in the top. I used the Warmth and Wonder Host(ess) Stamp Set and my Stamp-a-ma-jig for all of the images. A piece of Real Red 1/8″ Taffeta Ribbon is tied through the hole in the top to make it easier to pull out. I needed a custom envelope so I used my Envelope Score Board and some Whisper White to make one. A strip of Season of Style Designer Washi Tape goes across the bottom and the pattern matches the stamped image on the front of the card. The pocket card is a nice change from the ordinary and you could do so many different things with it. I’m sure this won’t be the last one that you see on here! Thanks very much for stopping by to see my card for this week’s Just Add Ink – just add frames challenge. I hope you enjoyed the project and have a fun Sunday! 🙂
Stampin’ Up! products used:
Card Stock: Whisper White and Soft Sky
Ink: Old Olive, Real Red and Soft Sky Classic Stampin’ Ink
Stamp Sets: A Banner Christmas and Warmth and Wonder Host(ess) Clear Mount
Framelits: Squares Collection
Punch: 1/2″Circle Punch
Embellishments: Real Red 1/8″ Taffeta Ribbon and Sequins
Tools: Big Shot, Simply Scored, Envelope Punch Board, Paper Snips, Multi-Purpose Glue and 2-Way Glue
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Oh, it’s beautiful, Justin! I love how the red elements just “pop” – great colour choices. Thanks for playing along with us at Just Add Ink this week!
Thanks Christine! I do love a little blue to break up the traditional! 🙂
Gorgeous card Justin. I love CAS and this was CAS with “POP”! Great job.
Thanks Grace! Red always gives a nice pop doesn’t it?! 🙂
This is such a cute card! Thank you for sharing!
Thank you MaryJo! Have a great day! 😉
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In my mind I thought what a cute idea for a teacher. They could use the pull out as a bookmark. And if wanted change to an “everyday” theme.. cute cute cute
*bows the master of creativity* 😉
Happy Sunday Justin!!
Enjoy your weather.. as it so isn’t fall here *sigh*
Yes Fran! The bookmark is a great idea!! You are too kind! I hope that you had a good day!!
Clever, clever Justin! Love your pocket card, especially the window!
Thanks Sandy! 🙂
Beautiful! Love the incorporation of Soft Sky. Great card!
Why thank you Brian! I hope you had a great day! 🙂
Beautiful card. A little bit like a Magic Card. TFS the instructions too. Have a good Sunday!. Grey and chilly here in South Western Ontario. Good day for spending some quality time in the scraproom! LOL
Thanks Louise! Yes, a little like a magic card. 🙂
Fabulous card, Justin!
Thank you Miriam! 🙂
What a “Cool” card! I, also, Love “Tags”. This would be …a good card for some Joe, like “Starbucks” gift card, or some money, Honey!!! 😉
Loving the blue frame. Frames add a final touch! Nice job, Justin!
Thank you Vicki! Those are great ideas!! I need to make some more!! 🙂
Ha, I hadn’t realised the washi tape pattern matched that set! Thanks for pointing that out Justin and for playing along again this week. The pocket card is a great idea and I love how that sweet little tree peeps out of the window.
Thanks Kim! I just happened to notice it! I really like the A Banner Christmas set! Glad you like the card, have a great week! 🙂
Well Justin, I had to decide if I was going to comment or not, especially after waving that envelope maker in front of us! 😉 Hopefullt it arrives on our shores soon!
But this was just such a cute Chrissy card and such a great idea that you won me over! LOL
I love the washi tape trim to tie it all in. Do we get to see you spunky new hair cut?! xx
LOL! Sorry Louise! You should get it soon, I understand that you got the single stamps yesterday. Glad that i won you over! I’ll see if I can post a pic of the new do later in the week. 🙂
XO
Fantastic use of products Justin, love your coordination and great use of colour! That tag/frame combo is such a cool idea and one l must remember..:0). Great to have you join us at Just Add Ink again this week and l look forward to seeing the new do..:0)
Thanks Nikki! It was a fun project! I’ll try and post some pics on Saturday! 🙂