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Valentine’s mini album for my hubby

January 6, 2023January 6, 2023 vargasmj21

Oh I love mini albums… we all know that! Let’s work together on how to make this Valentine’s mini album for my hubby. You can make this for your sweetheart or change it completely for a birthday gift, how about for your mom? No matter the occasion, this is one project that will take your breath away.

I am using beautiful new suite that you can find in our new Mini Catalog. it is called Country Floral Lane and I love all about it: the colors, the Country Gingham paper, the DSP called Country Floral Lane and of course the stamp set and punch.

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Mini Album Card/ Video

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Measurements

This mini album has 3 pieces that measure the exact same. Please watch the video for further instructions.

Back panel
- 1 piece of basic white cardstock measuring 9″ x 4-1/4″, scored at 1-3/4″ and at 7-1/4″
- 1 piece of sweet sorbet cardstock measuring 5-3/8 x 4-1/8″
- 1 piece of DSP measuring 5-1/4″ x 4″
- 2 pieces of sweet sorbet cardstock measuring 1-5/8″ x 4-1/8″
- 2 pieces of DSP measuring 1-1/2″ x 4″
Middle panel
- 1 piece of basic white cardstock measuring 9″ x 4-1/4″, scored at 2″ and at 7″
- 1 piece of sweet sorbet cardstock measuring 4-7/8″ x 4-1/8″
- 1 piece of DSP measuring 4-3/4″ x 4″
- 2 pieces of sweet sorbet cardstock measuring 1-7/8″ x 4-1/8″
- 2 pieces of DSP measuring 1-3/4″ x 4″
Front Panel
- 1 piece of basic white cardstock measuring 9″ x 4-1/4″, scored at 2-1/4″ and at 6-3/4″
- 1 piece of sweet sorbet cardstock measuring 4-3/8″ x 4-1/8″
- 1 piece of DSP measuring 4-1/4″ x 4″
- 2 pieces of sweet sorbet cardstock measuring 2-1/8″ x 4-1/8″
- 2 pieces of DSP measuring 2″ x 4″

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Altenew Educator Certification Projects

December 30, 2022December 30, 2022 vargasmj21

Hello friends! A while ago I was admitted to the Altenew Educator Certification Program, at the Altenew Academy. The program includes several levels, and each level has 7 courses. I was so happy when I got accepted to it, and I thought to myself, I will get this done in a jiffy…. lol well that didn’t happen as I had planned.

If you have been watching my videos, you know this past couple of months have been on the craziest side and I have not been able to keep up with the blog and YouTube channel… this means that my work towards the certification was also put on hold.

As the year comes to an end and life is starting to slow down, I want to focus on finishing at least the level and move forward with Level 2.

To pass each each class I have to make a card where you put into practice what has been learned and create a post. Instead of creating one single post per card, I am making a fun post that includes all the cards I made.

I am using Altenew products for the stamps and dies and Stampin’Up cardstock and inks.

This first card uses the layering technique, which I found out, I am not particularly good at! If you feel the same about layering, try using the stamparatus, a positioning tool tag works so well, you are not going to regret the investment.

Probably one of my favorite cards in this post is the one below. This card includes the following techniques heat embossing and using the inks to color the flowers. I love how this card turned out. I am submitting this card for the following courses Irresistible Inking Techniques and Let it shine.

You guys know how much I like little scenes and using my blending brushes to create backgrounds. The following card was made for the Scene building course and the Ink blending techniques. Isn’t this adorable?

Finally, we had to create a card for the guys…OH SO HARD! But I think I managed, lol. This card also uses the stenciling technique.

I would love to know what you think of this cards and which one is your favorite!

See you soon!

Maria

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Concertina Fold Card

December 27, 2022December 27, 2022 vargasmj21

The Concertina fold is by no means as new fold, but it is definitely one of those folds that I think are memorable. I was a little intimidated at first, but I have to say, it is not difficult to make. Let’s learn together how to make this fun fold. Are you ready?

I am using for this card the Fitting Florets DSP and the Framed Florets bundle. If you have not gotten this product yet, hurry up because the last day to order it is 1/4/23. You really don’t want to miss it.

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Concertina Fold Card/ VIDEO

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Measurements

Card base:
- 1 piece of Balmy Blue cardstock measuring 6″ x 10″, scored at 5″
Front of the card:
- 1 piece of Fitting Florets DSP measuring 4-7/8″ x 5-7/8″
- 1 piece of white cardstock measuring 4-5/8″ x 5-5/8″
Inside of the card:
- 1 piece of DSP measuring 12″ x 6″
- 4 piece of 1-7/8″ x 3-3/4″

For instructions, watch the video.

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Hidden Pop-Up Flap Fold

December 10, 2022December 10, 2022 vargasmj21

I am back! I went to visit my family for about 15 days… and I have to be honest, I was so busy, between work, getting ready for Thanksgiving and getting ready for the trip. I was not able to keep up with the blog, although I did have my regular lives on Tuesdays… but I was not able to even write the measurements.

Here is the card I made right before leaving… using the Gnomes dies and some stamps form the Regal reindeer stamp set.

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Hidden Pop-Up fun card Video

Here are the measurements:
1 piece if cherry cobbler measuring 5-1/4″ x 9-3/4″. On the 5-1/4″ side, score at 1/2″ from the top, all the way to the bottom. Turn around, align at 1/2″ and score. Then, align the 9-3/4″ to the top of the trimmer and score at 5-1/2″
1 piece of garden green measuring 3-3/4″ x 9-15/16″, scored at 4-3/4″, 5-1/2″ and 6-1/4″
For the front: 1 piece of DSP measuring 4-1/8″ x 4-1/8″. I used the Stylish shapes dies to create a couple of other squares for decorations.
For the inside piece: 1 piece of DSP measuring 3-5/8″ x 3-5/8″ 1 piece of DSP measuring 4-5/8″ x 3-5/8″

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A different way to make waterfall cards

November 9, 2022November 9, 2022 vargasmj21

Isn’t it wonderful when you find an easier way to make a card? This version of the waterfall card, really worked for me. I feel that the card is much steadier and there will be no issues with it, long term.

I used one of my absolute favorite Suites from the Mini Catalog: the Santa Express Suite. I have made several cards with this suite, some of them are very simple, all you need is to add pieces from the Memory Card Pack. I totally recommend it.

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A Christmas Waterfall card Video

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Measurements

Please, watch the video for the instructions. I have had several crazy weeks at work and just don’t have the bandwidth to type the tutorial! I do hope you understand.

Card base is a piece of Shaded Spruce cardstock measuring 11″ x 4-1/4″, scored at 5-1/2″
Front of the card:
- 1 piece of Rose Gold Specialty paper, measuring 5-3/8″ x 4-1/8″
- 1 piece of of DSP measuring 5-1/4″ x 4″. I used one of the cards included in the Memory Card Pack
- A piece of white cardstock, for the snow.
Inside of the card
- 1 piece of Rose Gold Specialty paper, measuring 5-3/8″ x 4-1/8″
- 1 piece of of DSP measuring 5-1/4″ x 4″. I used one of the cards included in the Memory Card Pack
- 1 piece of white cardstock, measuring 5-3/8″ x 4-1/8″, which will be our waterfall mechanism.
- 1 piece of Rose Gold Specialty paper, measuring 2-7/8″ x is 4-7/8″
- 1 piece of DSP, measuring 2-3/4″ x 4-3/4″
- Die cut pieces from the DSP for decoration
- Waterfall decorations:
- 1 piece of Rose Gold Specialty paper, measuring 3-3/8″ x 4-3/4″. The layering piece will measure 3-1/4″ x 4-5/8″
- 1 piece of Rose Gold Specialty paper, measuring 3-3/8″ x 4″. The layering piece will measure 3-1/4″ x 3-7/8″
- 1 piece of Rose Gold Specialty paper, measuring 3-3/8″ x 3-1/4″. The layering piece will measure 3-1/4″ x 3-1/8″
- 1 piece of Rose Gold Specialty paper, measuring 3-3/8″ x 2-1/2″. The layering piece will measure 3-1/4″ x 2-3/8″
- I also decorated the backs of these, once they were adhere to the waterfall mechanism. They measure:
  - 3-1/4″ x 3-3/4″
  - 3-1/4″ x 3-1/8″
  - 3-1/4″ x 2-3/8″