Tuesday, January 10, 2017

My Favorite Things–New Product Launch!!


Hello!!

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The time has come, my friends!!  The January release from My Favorite Things is available now!  Have you been following the countdown days on the My Favorite Things Blog?  Oh my word – such fun stuff!!  Here’s a project that I created using the new Big Hugs Die-Namics and the new Floral Fantasy Background:

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I created this fun little card that slips perfectly inside this pocket “envelope” that I created – it was super easy!!  Here’s how I did it:

  1. Trim a panel measuring 4.75” x 11” from Smooth White Card Stock.  On the long side of the panel, score at 5.5”.  On the short side of the panel, score at .25” and at 4.50”.  Use a trimmer or scissors to trim off the 1/4” scores up to the half way score (4.5”) line on the long side.  Snip off the bottom of both tabs at an angle to remove the bulk.
  2. Die cut a notch at the top of the panel using the notch die from the Blueprints 7 Die-Namics.  Die cut the Big Hugs Die-Namics from the center of the notched panel, making sure that the word is centered and aligned to the left of the notch.
  3. Die cut an image panels from Smooth White Card Stock using the rectangle die from the Blueprints 2 Die-NamicsStamp the panel with the Floral Fantasy Background Stamp using Cement Gray Hybrid Ink.
  4. Position and temporarily adhere the stamped panel behind the Hugs die cut panel.  Position the Big Hugs Die-Namic into the negative of the previous cut, and run it through your manual die cutting machine.  This should cause the Big Hugs Die-Namic to cut through to the second panel.  Trim a piece of double sided adhesive to fit the back of the image panel.  Remove the release paper from the adhesive, and adhere it to the image panel.  Color the die cut words using Copic Markers and position them back into their respective die cut openings.
  5. Stamp the sentiment from the Once Upon A Time Stamp Set onto the image panel using Black Licorice Hybrid Ink.
  6. Trim a card base measuring 4-1/8” x 10-3/4” from Smooth White Card Stock, and score at 5-3/8”.  Fold the card base in half, and perfect the crease with a Teflon Bone Folder.  Remove the release paper from the back of the stamped image panel and adhere it to the front of the card base.
  7. Trim a piece of acetate measuring 4-1/8” x 5-3/8”.  Adhere 1/8” Scor-Tape to all four outside edges of the acetate.  Center it onto the back of the Hugs envelope panel (behind the words), remove the release tape, and adhere it down.
  8. Adhere more 1/8” Scor-Tape to the BACK of both side tabs, fold the tabs in towards the center of the panel, and fold the bottom flap to the top flap.  This will create your card “envelope.”

A super easy yet fun and unique way to “highlight” the word Hugs and enclose it inside a great little pocket so that the words pop off the front!  You could even address the other side of the pocket “envelope” and mail it!  Easy, peasy!  I’ve listed all of the products that I used below.  ALL of the new products are available NOW and can be found by click on the graphic below.

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Please click on through to the My Favorite Things Blog to see the other amazing projects that my brilliant teammates have created using the brand spankin’ New Release Products!  You’ll be blown away, I promise!!

That’s it for me today, friends!!  Thanks so much for stopping by today – it always brings a little sunshine to my day when you do!  I’ll be back soon with more crafty goodness!!

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85 comments:

Mrsfish02 said...

Wonderful colors. I love it in contrast to that gorgeous background. Thanks for sharing.

Annheidel said...

How cool! I love how it works with the envelope.

Abby said...

Fun card!

Michelle said...

So clever! Love the colored sentiment.

Katherine K :) said...

Killer combination of products! Your card is beautiful and I love the envelope! Thanks for the inspiration!

Angela Walters said...

This is a wonderfully creative use of the new HUGS die which I got when it was the free with $60. Thanks for giving us directions to make the envelope! This is a great way to show off the new background die as well as feature the HUGS die! I may have to try it!!

Carolee McCaslin said...

LOVE your card and special envelope!! Such a great new release:)

Mom and wife. said...

Love the design of this card. I should case this card.

Pati said...

Very cool! Thanks for sharing your details in making this!

Annette Snyder said...

Absolutely fabulous! Love this card!

Amanda said...

Fabulous! Lucky friends you have.

Suzanne said...

Great unique card, love it.

Colleen said...

Precious and so clever

Arianna Barbara said...

Wow! Gorgeous cards!!!

Eva Jura said...

Such a clever idea to create a card, beautiful.

Linda Langes said...

Wow doesn't that look gorgeous - great choice of colours and can't wait to play with this bg stamp myself.

Detra said...

Ok, so I was thinking that I had enough background stamps, but now I think I need just one MORE. Hahaha! Great card!!

My Paper Epiphany said...

Brilliant design! I love the pop of colour behind the grey and white!

Deeps said...

Love the color show through. A great way to use the HUGS dienamics.

Birgit said...

oooh, I love this!! thanks for the tutorial. It looks like a fun try!!

marja said...

Thanks for this lovely card you show us. Greatings Marja

zehra said...

Great card, love how u did the envelope

Cindy said...

Love your card!

Dee said...

Clever you to use the Floral backgound to show hugs. The maatching envelope is very neat!

Unknown said...

Very clever project, love it.

Dee Earnshaw said...

Awesome card - the background coloring is so fun:)

Jayell said...

Love your card and its envelope

Joan B said...

you are a genius. seriously. I am going to try and CASE this. Not sure I'll succeed, but I'll give it a shot. that envelope is so clever

Oliev said...

Such a fun card!

Kris in Alaska said...

Brilliant idea! Wowsers!

Nana Griffin said...

A great idea. Nicely done.

Jackie said...

How cool is that - I love it!

Christine J said...

Thank you for sharing a wonderful card design/tutorial - just beautiful!

Elise Smith said...

What a great idea for the envelope! And I love that you only colored in the "hugs". It really pops!

Unknown said...

This is just stunning!

Linda M said...

Beautiful and fun card! Thanks for the detailed instructions!

Sarah Biswabic said...

Your card is super adorable! It would make a great gift card holder too. Love it!

Anonymous said...

Amazing! I love this backgorund stamp and Big Hugs die-namics!Thanks for inspiration!

D.Ann C said...

What a genius idea! Bookmarking this to try some day... thanks for the fab inspiration!!

diane p said...

What a great idea! I really like that background stamp...it's one of my new favorites!

diane p said...

What a great idea! I really like that background stamp...it's one of my new favorites!

Geri said...

Another INGENIOUS idea!!! Sure glad that you come up with all these cool things...cuz then I can copy (cuz I would never think to do this)...so thanks!

Tammy H said...

Stunning card design. Lots of details and gorgeous colors.

Shirley N said...

OMGosh I love this, what a great idea! Thanks for the inspiration and tutorial!

Kirsty Vittetoe said...

How lovely!

SabineV said...

What a great idea!!! I love this card and envelope!

Mirella said...

So fun! I love your idea!

Stacy said...

This card is just beautiful. Love how you incorporated the 'HUGS'.

karenb said...

Great design!

Janeen said...

the little envelope with it's peek through sentiment is a great idea.

Linda Carson said...

Never seen a peek through design envelope! Very creative, inspiration and down right beautiful!

Katia said...

I love this idea, the card with envelope, is perfect!

Andrea Shell said...

Oh my gosh, this is such an awesome idea! Beautiful card!

Rosemary said...

super cool design!!!

Heather said...

This is sooooo awesome!! I pinned it for future inspiration. Love the pocket and how the "hugs" line up!

pajaropr said...

Very clever idea, I like it.

Karen Weingartner said...

Great card and cool envelope! I love how you always provide step-by-step directions with your projects!

Patty said...

Beautiful colorful pocket card!!

Sue D said...

Cute, colorful and clever!

Robin R said...

So very creative! Love your card and the little envelope you made is the perfect touch.

Beverly Perdue said...

Wow! That's pretty amazing how you created this card. It is gorgeous. Thanks for sharing all the details.

Lindsey said...

Love this! Thank you for sharing how you made it! I definite want to try it out.

Laraine R said...

Fabulous card & envelope!

Lisa Lara said...

You are so darn smart Karolyn This card is awesome and over the top with the envelope!

Mary Holshouser said...

I love the colors behind the word.
Wonderful idea.
thanks for sharing.

Denise Bryant said...

Love the Big Hugs die!

Sheri Elmont said...

So cute! Thanks for the instructions. Very helpful.

Purrfect Paper Creations said...

Such a great card--I love it!

Chris L.

Kathy Mc said...

Karolyn, your pocket envelope and HUGS card is the perfect duo. Love the Floral Fantasy BG with the colorful HUGS and that it will show through the acetate opening in the envelope. Thanks for the tutorial and a fun release!

Julie O'Neil said...

What a cute matching envelope!

Charity Morris-Chamberlain said...

Wonderful idea and so pretty! Thank you so much for sharing the tutorial on how you made it also!

mandalj said...

Love the colourful HUGS on the Floral Fantasy background!

loulou said...

Wow what a totally awesome design - very clever. I'm loving the floral fantasy background even more now.

D.Phillips said...

What a great idea! This is so different, I LOVE it.

Mary-Anne V said...

I love the pocket envelope idea...wonderful card too with the floral background.

Helen Gullett said...

Such a beautiful card and I love your envelope idea too :)

Robin said...

Great card, so creative!

Patty said...

Oh my! This is simple gorgeous and I love how you highlighted the "hugs" with color and your use of the background.

Ali said...

WOW!! Beautiful card and envelope set! Idk if I agree with the "super easy" part, though, lol!

Patt H. said...

Beautiful! Love the contrasting colors with the clean background!

Judie said...

Awesome card! Love the matching pocket envelope!

Cheryl B. said...

I love this!!! Thanks for the tutorial. The envelope is pure genius!

Tracy Hawkins said...

Love how you have used this die! So creative x

Kate B said...

What a great idea to make the pocket envelope and use the die cut!! This is fantastic!

Stacey Kowbel said...

Love your design!