Going, Going…Soon

Going, Going…Soon

 

This phrase “Going, Going.. Soon” applies to a whole lot of products!

 Sad to see some go but at the same time, it’s exciting to see what’s new.

  Today’s FYI*F ~ Find Your Inspiration Friday features outgoing die sets

used as a repeating feature for card fronts.

Making the one element be the texture and the focus of the card.

 

This designs for these three cards don’t really fall into the quick and easy ( Q & E) category

because the die cutting does take time.

However, once you get all the pieces cut the cards come together quick!

 Making it a superb work ahead card.

 

 

I like having pieces done ahead to bring on car rides.

 I chuck everything into an empty Paper Pumpkin box and it’s ready to grab.

 Add in a card fronts, scissors glue, and a ziplock bag for scraps and away you go.

 

Let’s get to cardmaking!

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Measurements:

• Card Base: Standard A2 size 4 1/4″ x 11″  or  5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″

• Card Fronts:  4″ x 5 1/4″

• Dies: Repeated single shape

  • each card uses repeats of die cuts from one set: Tasteful Labels Dies

• Denim & Whisper White Crinkled Seam Binding ribbons

• Sentiment: Paper Pumpkin February & March Stamp Sets

 

Pre-cutting a stack of card fronts is a great way to streamline your card making efforts.  I like to keep a stack of Very Vanilla & Basic White layers ready in a container.

 This is my card base & work in progress bin.

 

 

I found this fun acrylic container as a ‘lucky find’ while out shopping a couple of years ago- I can’t remember now where I found it.   Here is a link to a similar item on Amazon.

Going Going…Soon Card 1

 

 

Today’s inspiration for all three cards is the Tasteful Labels Dies.

  It’s a super versatile die set and I’ve paired it with some outgoing ink & ribbon.

 Here’s how I did it!

 

 

I went super simple on this one- white on white cardstock paired

with a bit of Misty Moonlight Ink & Denim Ribbon.

 The ink and ribbon are Going, Going…Soon

 

 

Using a ruler & grid paper is a sure way to line it all up.

 I have a the Silicone Craft Mat under the card front for easy

release once the glue has had a few minutes to set up.

 

 

Block F makes a great paper weight!

Hold those layers down while the glue sets up!

 

 

Front/Back Sentiment Layer

 I grabbed the stamp set from the February Paper Pumpkin Kit for this card.

 

 

Bring it all together.

 

 

Going Going…Soon Card 2

 

 

Let’s use some big die cuts too!

 

 

I created a front mini card with a magnet closure for this card only with the dies!

 2 Basic White

1 Bumblebee

1 Misty Moonlight

 

 

Check out that glue splotch… augh just when I was almost done!

 

 

This ‘Hello’ mini card made with the dies is super fun!

Minimal time & minimal stamping! Magnets can be sourced on Amazon and Total Element.

 

 

Both sentiments for this card were from the awesome March Paper Pumpkin!  Did you get it?

Isn’t it great that it has 2 stamp sets in it?  I love these  greetings! The size is awesome!

 

Going Going…Soon Card 3

 

 

I die cut a whole bunch of Expressions In Ink Designer Series Paper.

  10 die cut pieces are used on this card front.

 Gather those card supplies!

 

 

Lay the die cut pieces out on the Silicone Craft Mat before gluing!

 

 

Here’s that Block F paper weight again.

This works so well.

 

 

Time to trim the excess.

 There is enough overhang to save for a notecard!

 

 

Whisper White Crinkled Seam Binding ribbon custom colored

with Mossy Meadow Stampin’Blend Marker makes for a perfect accent.

Load up the back with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

 

 

The card below is linked to another fabulous example of beautiful Designer Series paper that has gold accents.

 It has retired out but the large Birthday Greeting stamp used on it is part of the Last Chance 2022 list!

It’s a good one- hop out to that blog post to see it!

 

 

The sentiment layer is another of the same die cut but in Very Vanilla Cardstock.

Paired with one of the sentiments from March Paper Pumpkin inked in Mossy Meadow ink.

 The pearl accent is a ‘boo-boo’ cover custom colored with Polished Pink Stampin’ Blend Marker.

 

 

I think the sentiments in the March Paper Pumpkin are super!

 

 

 I can’t wait for the May kit!

 The photo below has a link to hop over to YouTube to see a quick video about it!

 

 

Click here to subscribe to have a May Paper Pumpkin kit land in your post box next month and have a chance to win that Golden Voucher!

 

 

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Supplies for Going, Going… Soon Cards

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     I hope you’ve been inspired by Friday Find Your Inspiration “Going, Going…Soon Card Trio”!  I had a blast making these 3 cards.  Grab a die set in your collection, choose a die that will repeat well and CASE these cards!  I would love to see what you come up with!  Send me an email with a photo!  I will be sure to show off your design in an upcoming blog post!  Happy Creating and I hope you have a beautiful and blessed Easter Weekend!  

Crafty Mail Really is the Best!

Teresa