Saturday, March 30, 2013

Treasure Each Day

On of the things I love about Karen Burniston's Accordion 3D die is how it makes my favorite stamps, dies, and embellishments come alive. Brett Weldele - the artist who created the fantastic Time Travelers stamps for Tim Holtz - commented on the Steampunk card I made a few days ago and I told him I'd try to make one with his stamps. Once I said it, I realized just how perfect they'd be for this type of card!

I knew I wanted to experiment a little with linking some of Tim Holtz' cool idea-ology findings from one panel to the next. Because of the way this die goes together, it's easy and, I think, adds a really interesting element. Since there is so much going on in this card, I decided to take a few pics as I was making it, so that you could see that it's not as complicated as it might seem!

1. Begin by cutting two panels from black cardstock using Karen Burniston's Accordion 3D die. I wanted mine to be taller than normal, so I used Karen's double-high instructions. Cut three metal foil sheets using the companion Bracket Frame and Label die, following the double-high instructions again.
2. Emboss the foil using Tim Holtz' Diamond Plate Texture Fade. Carefully apply to the outer frame. I recommend peeling just a bit of the backing off to get it started - that way you have more control over the alignment. Repeat on both sides of one panel and one side of the other panel.

3. After applying metal tape to cardstock, cover completely with Black Soot Distress Paint.
4. Using a paper towel (or tp, which is what I usually use - it's cheap and handy!), pounce the paint. You don't really want to remove it, you just want to give it some texture. Let dry.

5. Use Black Soot Distress Paint to 'ink' the gentleman stamp. Stamp onto kraft panel. Clean stamp immediately! Let dry.
6. When dry, color with Distress Markers, as desired. *Not shown - apply silver Dabber paint to the gear stamp from the same set. Mask man and stamp panel with gears. Reapply paint and stamp other panel.

7. Die cut a piece of chipboard using the Mini Pocket Watch die. Paint with Distress Paints. Adhere Chit Chat stickers and cover with a layer of Crackle Accents. Let dry completely.
8. Adhere the kraft panel to the card. Add measuring tape Tissue Tape to the center. Print photos and adhere behind a piece of Film Strip Ribbon. Attach with Tiny Attacher. Adhere pocket watch to card with a foam square to add dimension. Affix a Mini Gear to the edge with a Tiny Fastener. Finally, apply Remnant Rubs to an Enameled Tag and secure to card with a Long Fastener. *Note - because I was being clever and die cut my panels at the same time, I ended up weakening the flip fold. To keep it from completely separating, I fortified it with a piece of Tissue Tape. Problem solved!

9. Apply a strip of Wonder Tape to the tab on the left panel. Adhere right panel to tab.
10. Pull the center panels in front of the fold and secure the tabs with more Wonder Tape. Thread an idea-ology Custom Fastener through a Word Stick and then through a Sprocket Gear. Attach to card as shown. Attach a Swivel Clasp to the gear. Attach the other end to the pocket watch.

Here's another view of the finished card. Another thing I love about using the Accordion die for cardmaking is that I can double the amount of embellishments! It also makes the perfect display piece. This card is for my brother's birthday, but I think it would make an amazing Father's Day card or even an anniversary card.


I just figured out that you can embed Vine videos into blog posts. Fun! Things are always better in real life, and this way, you can get a better idea of what it looks like. I think I'll start doing this for all my posts. Please let me know if the video works for you and what you think about it!

All of the supplies I used can be found at Inspiration Emporium via the links below. Don't forget to use my coupon code - stamptramp - to save 10% off your order! Oh, and guess what? They have the new Metallic Distress paints in (seriously, how amazing are they???) AND they're giving away three sets! Pop on over to the IE blog to enter.



Thanks so much for stopping by today - have a fantastic weekend!

28 comments:

  1. This is awesome Shelly! I love that stamp set, and what a way to showcase it!

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  2. It's not just cool, it's SUPER cool! =)

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  3. This is fantastic! I was thinking the same thing about the time travellers stamps after viewing the accordion birthday card. I have the time travellers stamp set. Now I really need the accordion album. I am addicted to Karen Burniston dies. The possibilities are endless. Thank you for the inspiration, I wish I had the die now.
    Jacquelene L.
    Canada

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    1. P. S. Shelly, I noticed in your supply list the door die where and how did you use that? Did I miss something, I just have to know?
      Jacquelene L.
      Canada

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    2. Nope, I just accidentally added it to my list when I was creating it - oops! I'll go back and edit that. :)

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  4. Shelly

    You just keep knocking my socks off!!! I am a big fan of your work and unique style. What a great combination -your talent, Karen's Dies and Tim's fabulous stamps. Thanks for sharing with us.

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  5. Eeek - such awesomeness !!! I am so in love with this creation :-)
    IKE xx

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  6. Absolutely stunning!! Wonderful use of Karen, Brett & Tim's fantastic supplies.
    Great tutorial also. The vid is a super idea! Does help to see the card in action!

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  7. Fantastic. Love that stamp too. I'm still trying to get hold of that die, everywhere's out of stock! Boo hoo!

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  8. Fantastic card, Shelley! Love the Vine video too!

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  9. Awesome! Just used this awesome stamp for a 3D pop up card and you are so right: these stamps are perfect for it!!!

    Hugs,
    die amelie x

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  10. Shelly - I love both of the cards! I eally need to get that die! The vine video works great! I'd love to see more videos on your blog!
    K

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  11. I love vine. It works great! Great idea and love the card.

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  12. Amazing artwork Shelly!!!

    kind regards, Alie :-)

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  13. This is fabulous! I am glad you showed us how it went together, great ideas!
    Hugs Kelly

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  14. Everything about this - the stamping, the distressing, the smart way you reinforced the scores with tape, the presentation with the Vine video - screams Shellypiece! Love it!

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  15. Wowwwwwwwwwwwww Shelly what a great card.
    love every detail.
    Greetings Janny

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  16. I am confused. The accordion 3d die I saw looked square. Yours looks rectangular. Am I wrong? Love the card btw.

    kren@
    http://afourthlife.blogspot.com

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    1. Thanks! Yes, it is square, but Karen Burniston has a technique for making it elongated by folding the paper and then cutting. You can find her tutorial here: http://karenburniston.typepad.com/i_am_not_lefthanded/2013/02/tutorial-doublehigh-accordion-album-with-tattered-floral-rosettes.html
      It adds even more potential to this die, which I love!

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  17. Totally fabulous! So many awesome details, Shelly.... I love it!

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  18. Oh my....just LOVE this card and your tutorial ! Amazing how much TH you succeeded to get in this project !! Stunning result !
    Thanks a lot for sharing !!!
    Hugs from SPAIN

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  19. shelly, this vine video is awesome , now i have you tubed it to get the deets..
    BUT, is there a link on how to add it to your blogspot? i see you mention you figured it out, please share the deets.....

    terrific card and i found you thru pam, thru IE...
    ava g

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  20. You Rocked that Card Shelly ( having trouble posting just encase you see two from me), love Brett's Traveler stamp! Got that die gotta get the hang of it... love all the embellishments and what you did !!

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