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DBL PANEL GATE FOLD & EXPLOSION CARDS

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DOUBLE GATE FOLD WITH FLAPS

Double panel gate fold card from SPLIT COAST STAMPERS

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hfPkm12AU7E

I have include the link above so that you can both have written directions and also the link to their video .

I liked this card because it was simple and yet different in that it has multiple panel and is a great way to use up scraps… it would be easy to make up the base ahead of time and event cut some decorative pieces to go on the front and the flaps and then you would be able to assemble it quickly and have unique card for those last minute needs. Also since most of us are home a lot these days thought you could go ahead and make them up and then all you have to do is sign them, Of course this also requires that you will need a place to store them and the ablility to remember that place…lol and also you will have to be willing to use them… my biggest problem is that I see what I have made and I know I will forget it so I end up saving them for samples and never mailing…..ok nod your head if you do that too.  I could scan them  on my Computer, but then I would forget them there too. Still as my hubby would say it keeps us out of the bars ( which currently are not open in lots of places )

DAWN’S LARGE EXPLOSION CARD

I gave the link so you could see how to fold this card its really quite simple but I always do better with a video.  I made this small one using the same folding techniques but on a 4×8 piece of card stock .. Score each end at 2 and the fold the flaps down as shown in the video…I did not put this one inside a base card but merely left it as is and mailed it.

explosion folded closed this is the 4x 8 size

small explosion card with out a base just the explosion

 

same basic folds except that the inside is using a lighter weight (text) paper.

inside of card

Again this is the 4 x 8 size and its the one I use most often  I did cut the base card slightly larger as I never seem to get my papers the exact same size so for me its easier to make the base slightly larger and then insert the explosion so that if fits evenly.  It must be the paper trimmer that doesn’t cut them the same as I am sure its not me.

my crocosmia looks like mini orchids and grows well in PNW

my Black Calla lily which this year is all due to my neighbor/friend Shannon’s excellent care,

 

HUMOR

My better half finds these jokes on the web and shares them with me and this one is so true because we have the ice thing in the door and its forever shooting ice out on the floor which because the floor is white and the ice is clear no one finds till we step in the water with our bare feet…at which point we have no idea who melted it.  enjoy

 

AS ALWAYS THANKS FOR STOPPIN BY.… wire headed cyber toad aka kath

 

 

TRIANGLES AND MORE TRIANGLES

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HAPPY 4TH OF JULY…I don’t know about yall but this was a very weird 4th… there were lots of personal fireworks that we could see from our lanai across the river and in fact they all appeared to have spent way more on them than usual…and lots more of them too. I can only assume that this was due to no places nearby that were shooting public fireworks Still on the positive side ( I do keep looking for positives) it was quieter than before more color and less of the just loud noises… I always wonder who spends money to just get a loud noise…still hope you are all staying well , wearing your masks and looking on the bright side. Below are some cards for you to play with in your “stay” time.

TRIANGLE TRI FOLD CARD

This is an interesting triangle card and It can be madden different sizes…the one on the right is using the 12” paper and that is the link I gave you which is also a split coast stampers video . I find that it works best with card stock that is not too heavy…and in the case of the flamingos it was not a duplex paper…which I am sure you know is hard to find. the SEAHAWK green is light weight duplex paper …  and because of the design on both the flamingo paper inside and outside it means that it will only be right side up one way but inside its running vertical because the paper has an up and down pattern… if you want to use pattern paper you would be better off to find an over all pattern…not and up and down.  check it out its pretty fun and when you cut your 12” paper you will get two or even 3 pieces to make the cards…

this is what it looks like folded

this is half unfolded

Ok if you are till confused checkout the video link above  or the one below

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdPjj_UjwBE

this one is a UK version and its a bit long but basically the same as the above cards but with a slight twist or rather an extension …its using two cards folded together which makes it slightly longer but it will still fit in like a 5×7 envy…and its a little different..

CALLIGRAPHY …

This is for my calligraphy pals…a listing of some on line classes coming up.

Received this from PENINSULA SCRIBES member Linda O’Neill just wanted to share with my calligraphy buddies I don’t think you can connect to their sites from this sheet but you can copy and past the link that you are interested in and and then go to their web sites…

Calligraphy Learning Opportunities

Edmonton Calligraphy Society has provided an online package of learning opportunities for the 20-21 calligraphic year.

Most of the instructors will be using the zoom platform.
Receiving 16 hours of high-quality instruction from eight well-known calligraphers for a $45 membership fee is an extraordinary value!  Take advantage if you can.

Here is the list of professional calligraphers and links to their websites:

September 2, 2020  Julie Wildman                      https://www.wildmandesigns.com/

                                    Akim

October 7, 2020        David Gasser                                   Instagram: dfgasser

                        https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Photographer/David-Gasser-Photography-Calligraphy-152501108914/

                                    Standing on the Shoulders of Giants—A (re)introduction to the Roman Majuscules

November 4, 2020   Reggie Ezell                         https://www.reggieezell.com/

                                    Carolingian

December 2, 2020   Sally Towers-Sybblis        https://sallytowerssybblis.com/

                                    Watercolour Christmas Cards with Lettering

January 23, 2021     We hope to organize an event to celebrate National Handwriting Day.

February 3, 2021      Suzanne Cannon               https://www.quietfiredesign.ca/

                                    Foundational

March 3, 2021                       Heather Held                       https://heathervictoriaheld.com/

                                    The Poetic Pen—Italian Hand

April 7, 2021              Sachin Shah                                    https://www.facebook.com/Sachinspiration/

                                    Fraktur Majuscules

May 5, 2021              Carol DuBosch                   https://www.caroldubosch.com/

                                    Ben Shahn Letters

If you are interested in these classes they are ALL included with a membership. Here is a link to their form:  http://edmontoncalligraphicsociety.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/MembershipForm201920oct.pdf

 

These are two of my favorite pens… the top one is pretty knew and from John Neal Bookseller  and its called the Brody pen.…which is an update on the ruling pen it has a wide edge as we’ll as a medium edge and the of course you put it up on the tip to a fine line for moonlike writing or to create a thick and thin type letter..

the bottom one is an antique I think I found it in and antique store and its an OLD RULING PEN… the screw on the side opens and closes the tip to allow for ink flow with heavy inks and watery ink.  It’s defiantly a moonlike writing pen so I use it with my AKIM…and other monolines…

BOOKS

I have never listed books before but thought that some of you are readers and might like some suggestions… All of the ones listed are available in Kindle format as that is my go to digital reader and most are also available in audible format..( I am an AMAZON AND APPLE girl. ) but I’m sure they are also available in paperback and on other formats.

ONLY WOMAN IN THE ROOM..ABOUT HEDY LAMAR she was way more than just an actress

THE HOTEL ON THE CORNER OF BITTER AND SWEET….A Favorite of mine

JOYLAND..this is a STEPHAN KING…BUT NOT SCARY…and I highly recommend you do it in audible if you have an account. I have listened to it a least 3 times and still love it.

WHERE THE CRAWDADS SING

IF THE CREEK DON’T RISE again the audible for this one is terrific even the author loved it.

DOCUMENTARIES..

I LOVE KEN BURNS and I love the NATIONAL PARKS AMERICA’S BEST IDEA…its a 4 part but it will make you want to SEE THE USA…he does a terrific job and even if you have been to all the parks you will learn things you didn’t know.

GREAT BARRIER REEF.…with DAVID ATTENBOURGH… I love to just listen to him I think I could watch him telling about mud hardening… but there are some old video clips of his first visit there and his excitement is just so contagious .

AS ALWAYS THANKS FOR STOPPIN BY…wire headed cyber toad …aka kath