Massachusetts' Faux Crisscross Card.

I hope I got some local attention with my Title.  No worries if you aren't local to Massachusetts or New England, everyone is welcome here!  This is a very easy tutorial.  Remember you can always email me  or leave a question in the comment section.  I love comments they definitely encourage me as it means someone out there is interested in my posts!!!!

This card includes a sneak peak at a scallop border punch that is available in the new Stampin' Up!catalog that is coming out in August 2008. I am really excited to share it with you. I am loving this scallop border punch!!!!! 

Let’s get started.

Supplies

• 12" x 4-1/4" piece of Brocade Blue Card Stock
• 12" x 1/2" piece of Brocade Blue Card Stock
• 3-3/4" x 5" piece of Very Vanilla Card Stock
• 4" x 4" Scrap of Very Vanilla Card Stock
• 5-1/2" x 4" piece of Designer Series Porcelain Prints Paper
• Scrap Vellum Paper
• Stampin’ Dimensionals (PN 104430)
• Boho Blossoms Punch (PN 110711)
• 1-3/8" Circle Punch (PN 104401)
• Round Tab Punch (PN 108340)
• New Scallop Border Punch – Available in Aug 2008
• Totally Tabs Stamp Set (PN 109473, $15.95)
• It’s All Good Stamp Set (PN 109308, $12.95)

Instructions

First, Score and fold the 12" x 4-1/4" piece of card stock at 3-1/4" and 8-3/4" (or 3-1/4" from each end) as shown below.

Fold each edge over and draw a diagonal line from the upper right corner to the bottom left.  Then refold so that the other side is on top and draw a diagonal from the upper left corner to the bottom right.  It does not matter if you stop at the fold as shown below, because the line will not be seen in the finished card. 

Cut along the drawn lines.  From the upper corners down.  Below is a picture of the cut card stock.

With the 1/2" x 12" piece of Brocade Blue card stock, use the Scallop Border Punch to create a 12" long Scallop Boarder.  An example of a section of a scallop border section is shown below.

Glue the border to the diagonals of the cover with the seams showing as shown in the pictures below.  Don't worry, the seams will be covered by the designer series paper.

Cut the 5-1/2" x 4" piece of designer series Porcelain Prints paper along the diagonal as shown below.

Flip the top piece over.

Glue the paper to the respective sides of the card stock base as shown below.

Trim the scallop border as needed.

The insert for the card was made with a 3-3/4" x 5" piece of Very Vanilla Card Stock as the base.  Totally Tabs Stamp Set (PN 109473, $15.95) and the Round Tab Punch (PN 108340) were used to create the tab which was attached to the insert.

Tip:  This insert can be used to write a note or a couple of slits can be added to it to hold a gift card.

Embellishments were added to the outside of the card using the 1-3/8" Circle Punch (PN 104401) and It’s All Good Stamp Set (PN 109308, $12.95).  The cute little flowers were created with some scrap Brocade Blue and vellum paper punched using the Boho Blossoms Punch (PN 110711) and attached with some yellow brads to create this versatile little card.

Let me know what you think of this little card by leaving a comment or 2!  Don't forget to come back on Monday for another POST!

Happy Stamping, Card Making, Scrapbooking and all things Creating!

Take Care,

P.S. If you are interested in the Pennant Die Criss-Cross Card,click here.

Comments

[trish kindberg]

Hey I was just introduced to your site- LOVE this!!! You are so creative and talented!! I am a fellow demo- (mostly hobby at this point)- working up to using this for non profit fund raising ministry.

Hugs to you-!! Trish K.

[Rozwillster]

Thanks for these instructions....fantastic card.

[Marie]

I can't wait to see what you guys come up with! Please email me or post a link!

Thanks so much
- Marie

[Irene]

I love your card, I just received my scallop punch yesterday and can't wait to try this. Thanks

[Amu]

Great card (and I get it now...)I a going to have to try this. :)

[Cindy]

Very nice!