Thursday, February 14, 2008

Shapes by Design (1)--Pocket Card

I am so excited about tonights release! I sure hope to meet you all online at the PTI forum...again, if you have any questions regarding the Shapes by design set please bring them with you and I will happily answer them.

Today's tutorial is one of my favourites. As you know from the first card that I shared with you I really enjoy cards that have a special component to them. Pocket cards are perfect because they are different from your regular day to day cards.


I began today's project by stamping a sheet 4x5.25 using black ink.



Next, I "filled" the shape using the solid circle stamp and a light green.


Then I filled the the outer edges using a green marker.


I cut out the centre image (the very small square) to mask it off from the rest of the rectangle. Next I took the rectangle stamp and stamped over the image using the light green to give it some extra colour. (see image below close to the ink pad)




I punched out the word window and stamped the word celebrate on it. And set it aside for "building" my layers.


Using a piece of paper 5.5x11 I scored .5 from either edge and in the center at 5.5.


Here is a photo of what it looked like when I was finished.


I adhered each edge and squeezed them together to create a pocket.


Here is a close-up of the pocket.


I lined up the punch and punched one side using the 1 1/4. You can see I only punched a half circle.


Here is the final project. I created a quick card to put in the pocket.


Here is a close up of the project.

Supplies
paper: Stampers Select White by Papertrey Ink, Gable Green by SU!, Green Galore by SU!, River Rock by SU!
ink: Basic Black by SU!, Gable Green by SU!, Green Galore by SU!
stamps: Shapes by Design (Urban Design by Alli Miles) Papertrey Ink
accessories: Word window by SU!, Brad by Making Memories, Flower by Bazzill


I hope you enjoyed this tutorial! See you tonight.

Alli

31 comments:

Jenn said...

What an awesome card!!! Thanks for the tutorial!!! I definately love your style...I can't wait to buy these stamps!!!! :D

Jenn

Jackie said...

Wow, that is just beautiful! I will be ordering some stuff tonight, that's for sure!! Happy Valentine's day!

Amy said...

Alli!!
This is such a great card! You set is just amazing. It's like nothing that I currently own. I am so going to be ordering this tonight!!!
Amy

Linda Carson said...

WONDERFUL, just wonderful! Love your creativity!

Bethany Paull said...

Oh, quite cool! Now I want to try it. Best wishes on your very first release tonight Alli!

Stacy said...

This is awesome love the green. Can't wait for the release!

Joy said...

Very pretty!

I can see your beautiful smiling face as I read your blog! :)

Carolyn King said...

Oh Alli--I am sooo very excited for you for your first release. You set looks fabulous (cannot wait to see all of it!) I love every project you showcased.

I am so hoping to pop in but my dh and I have plans---hoping to catch the end of the festivities!

Hugs---!! Cammie

Anonymous said...

Another great card!!!

Allison Rankin said...

This rocks Alli...love everything about it! Good luck 2night!

Julie-Ann Wells (Jewels) said...

That s a beautiful card. Great SET!!!TFS

Donelda said...

Oh I love this card! I love geometric designs -- your new stamps rock!! Definately on my wish list!! Thanks for sharing all your awesome projects these last few weeks! See you online at the release tonight!

Donelda

Amy said...

this is an awesome card Alli! Have fun tonight!

Hugs,
Amy

Kristy said...

Way cute card! I am excited for the full reveal tonight!

Stephanie Hargis said...

This card is amazing! Thanks so much for the tutorial! I love the colors and the funky background that this stamp can make! Great job!

Alhambra Club said...

This is beautiful

Marlou McAlees said...

stunning card Alli!!!! thanks for sharing and this card is very retro looking, just love it :) x

Anonymous said...

Fun party last night, Alli! Congrats on your big release!

Shabbychick Junk said...

I just wanted to say congrats on your new release! What an exciting day for you! You rock, sweet friend! Lisa Z.

DeniseLynn said...

Hooray for you and the new release! Welcome home

Anonymous said...

Love this card, Alli! I had such a great time creating with your set and I am sure I will reach for it again and again. Hope you enjoyed seeing what us designers did with it!

Geny C.

Anonymous said...

Alli, FANTASTIC tutorial! As soon as I read it I had to sit down and create it! Wow! Thanks, heaps!

Michelle in Melbourne

My Paper World said...

It's BEAUTIFUL! Thank you so much for sharing!

huntla1 said...

What a great card! I continue to love what you do with this set. I have placed my order and I hope I can do it the justice that you do! Wonderful work.

Karen said...

what a neat card - love the simple design to the card front too!!

Anonymous said...

Alli, your card is absolutely beautiful! Your tutorial is great too!
Hugs and smiles

Waseem said...

like everything there...i wish to use it.Discount Card fundraiser

Plastic cards said...

These pockets or holders are very helpful when you have manage a large number of business cards....

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