Tuesday, March 26, 2013

12 Tags of 2013 - March

I am way behind on Tim's tag this month, but I had a free day today and decided I would experiment with something I've really been wanting to try! I'm sure most of you have been wowed by Karen Burniston's Accordion 3D Flip die. If you haven't, you will be! Recently, she shared a variation where she folded the paper and made a double-high version of the die. I was really intimidated by the process for some reason, and put off trying it. Tim's tag gave me the perfect excuse to stop being a baby and try it out...and it wasn't hard at all!

I basically followed Tim's template, changing a few things here and there - it's never fun to just totally copy someone else! I don't have the new tassel die yet, so I cut my own grass from a green piece of the new Core'dinations Seasonal Impressions paper. I love the extra little flourish on it. My bow was done exactly as Tim showed, but I used Worn Lipstick Distress Stain on mine. So pretty! The panels on the outside edges were cut using Karen's Bracket Frame and Label die. The inside panels were cut using the same die. It's really an essential die if you have the Accordion die - makes decorating the panels a breeze!

Here is the card opened. How cool are those floating panels?! I will never tire of watching this card open and close. It's just such a fantastic die. To give a little interest to my panels, I embossed the Core'dinations paper with the Springtime Texture Fade. To carry the color over from the left panel, I stained a piece of white cardstock with Worn Lipstick Distress stain and cut the banner using the Tattered Banners die.

I absolutely adore those painted metal flowers!! I wasn't sure about them until I was done, but I think they are just such a cool element. And the Distress Paints - wow! I have waited so long for them and I couldn't be happier. They are a definite must-have!

Here's a quick (very) little video I took to show how it opens and closes:




If you're not convinced yet about the Accordion 3D die, check out this sneak peek of my project that will be on the Inspiration Emporium blog tomorrow. It's to 'die' for! ;)

I am VERY excited to announce that Inspiration Emporium has the Accordion die in stock NOW!! You can find it via the link below, along with all the other supplies I used. Remember to use my coupon code - stamptramp - to save 10% on your order!



Thanks so much for stopping by! Oh, and remember, Inspiration Emporium has a fun challenge this month - it's all about pop-ups. Check out this post for all the deets!

17 comments:

  1. beautiful tag~!!!!! Thank you for the inspiration to me. I love it~!

    ReplyDelete
  2. Cool swing card! Seems to be a very complicated technique...I have to try it as well...somewhen...

    ReplyDelete
  3. Wow Shelly! This is so pretty! A great idea for the March tag. Love your textured grass.

    ReplyDelete
  4. An absolutely beauitul card Shelly, I have serious envy, wanting that die even more now that it seems even more versatile. Loving your sneak peek too - wow! Anne x

    ReplyDelete
  5. Gorgeous card Shelly. I need to educate myself more on the accordion die. I don't really know what it does, but it certainly makes for beautiful cards.

    ReplyDelete
  6. Wow gorgeous !! Love it ! Unfortuntely I haven't seen this Accordion Die here in the Netherlands :-(
    Best regards Berdien

    ReplyDelete
  7. So gorgeous! I love how pretty this is!

    ReplyDelete
  8. So beautiful, Shelly!! You really know how to inspire a girl! Thanks for sharing another fabulous project. I can't wait to check out your IE creation!

    ReplyDelete
  9. Love this accordian card. Thank you so much for sharing.

    ReplyDelete
  10. Shelly...this Easter fold out is so gorgeous. All of your work is!!! I always love your attention to details, you vintage look to everything that you do and you unmistakeable creativity. This is so so pretty! <3 Candy

    ReplyDelete
  11. That bunny tag rocks. I need to try this technique. Totally awesome and that sneak peek - hurry up tomorrow

    ReplyDelete
  12. As usual, you have done it again, Shelly! Gorgeous Easter card. Now...please tell us WHEN Sizzix is going to get this die back in stock. I have been on a quest for it for months!

    ReplyDelete
  13. gorgeous and now that die is on my wishlist!!!

    ReplyDelete
  14. Your flip die cards are just outstanding - amazing work!
    Alison x

    ReplyDelete

Thanks so much for taking the time to share your thoughts. I appreciate your comments so much!