Card Making Workshop - Creating Easel Cards

Name: Card Making Workshop - Creating Easel Cards
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Fun Fold Cards Featuring Nature’s Prints

Created byKimberly Smith

Last updated 11/2022

English

What you'll learn

You will be able to create Easel Fold Cards from start to finish.
You will be able to cut, score and layer cards.
You will be able to stamp and sponge color sentiments.
You will be able to die cut shapes to add embellishments to your cards.
You will learn advanced techniques for creating professional looking cards.

Course content

4 sections • 14 lectures • 2h 15m total length

Instructor Introduction & Course Overview8:16
Learn to create easel-fold cards featuring nature's prints with stamping, layering, embossing, and die-cut accents on sun print designer series paper, using coordinating dyes and adhesive sheets.
Card Making Supplies - Easel Fold Ingredients8:55
Discover the essential supplies for an easel fold card, from stamp sets, blocks, and inks to sun prints designer paper, layering dies, and the scoring and die cutting tools.

Cutting & Scoring Easel Fold Card Bases11:01
learn how to cut and score easel fold card bases using a scoring tool and trimmer, including multiple color layers, valleys and mountains, and assembly tips for mass production.
Creating Designer Series Paper Layers18:22
Create designer paper layers for an easel fold card by cutting four designer paper panels and coordinating cardstock panels, with practical tips for multi-card production.
Assembling Easel Fold Card Layers10:35
Cut and assemble the easel fold card layers, including the front and bottom panels and a decorative strip, using navy, granite, and silver panels.
Assembling Easel Fold Card Layers11:51
Learn to assemble easel fold card layers by matching cardstock and designer paper for contrast, trim overhangs, and use rolling or liquid glue to create ready-to-deploy card designs.

Using Adhesive Sheets for Die Cutting8:49
Learn to use adhesive sheets for die cutting to turn wreaths into stickers, cut foil into four inch strips, and assemble intricate designs with a compatible die-cutting machine.
Die Cutting Tips & Tricks6:37
Learn die cutting tips and tricks for creating sentiments and backgrounds using adhesive sheets, a stamping cutting and bust machine, and embossed detailing, with mass production strategies.
Stamping Sentiments & Blending14:53
Master stamping sentiments and blending for easel cards using sponges or blending brushes, test stamps for crisp images, ink edges in coordinating colors, and apply foam adhesives for raised designs.
Making the Easel Fold Card Stand10:06
Master tips for assembling an SL easel fold card and making it stand. Use cardstock bases, sticker sheets, foil embellishments, and foam adhesive sheets to support the sentiment.

Adding an Embossed Layer & Bling7:32
Explore elevating easel cards with a3d embossing folder, foil applications, and die-cutting basics, then compare textures, colors, and bling to create three dimensional, coordinated designs.
Finished Easel Fold Card Projects4:48
Explore finished easel fold card projects using sun prints designer series paper, coordinating products, and blue textures with embossing, foils, and embellishments, and learn how to gift and label cards.
Packaging Cards & Easel Fold Samples11:46
Learn to package easel cards for gifting or selling. Use clear envelopes, inner protection, back branding, and swaps-inspired folds.
Conclusion1:57
Learn to create fold and easel cards with five display methods, and master mass production through cutting, scoring, layering DSP and cardstock, embellishments, adhesive sheets, embossing, and packaging.

Requirements

No previous crafting experience is necessary.
Card making supplies or the curiosity to learn how to use them.
You will need several types of materials including patterned paper, card stock, foil, stamps, and dies.

Description

In this workshop course, you will learn how to cut, layer, stamp and embellish Easel Fold Cards. You will use the Nature’s Prints Stamp Set, Natural Prints Dies, Layering Circles Dies, Sun Prints Designer Series Paper, and coordinating foil and cardstock by Stampin’ Up! You will learn how to create A2 Easel Fold cards in a vertical format which have multiple layers. You can substitute any of these supplies with items from your craft stash. You can use the skills you acquire in this course to create other cards because the techniques you learn are broadly applicable.

In this course, you will learn skills, tips & tricks for creating Easel Cards. You will start by cutting and scoring Night of Navy and Gray Granite cardstock for your card bases. Then you will add additional layers using Basic White and other coordinating cardstock colors and the Sun Prints Designer Series Paper. Then, you will learn to die cut shapes from the Natural Prints dies using the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine. You will design cards using the shapes in several ways, making each card unique. You will learn to stamp and sponge color your sentiments for your cards. You will add and layer your embellishments to add finishing touches to your cards, making each design unique. The skills you learn in this class can be applied to a variety of card making projects. I hope you will share your projects with your classmates and practice what you learn.

Who this course is for:

Crafters who enjoy the card making process.
Crafters who want to learn different card designs and techniques.
Crafters who are interested in mass producing cards to share or to sell.

Card Making Workshop - Creating Easel Cards

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Course content

Introduction & Ingredients2 lectures • 17min

Creating Card Bases & Layers4 lectures • 52min

Stamping & Embellishing4 lectures • 40min

Stepping it Up & Finishing Touches4 lectures • 26min

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