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Splitcoast Challenge Hostess
Join Date: Oct 2005
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TLC242 Easel Card {10/12/09}
We all love to show off the cards we received. In fact, there are three sitting on top of my television right now (remnants from our recent anniversary). It's so nice to have them sitting around for a time to remind us that someone thought enough of us to send us a greeting.
Today's technique will have you making cards that come with their own built-in-easel. This design, instructions and guide are all brought to you by Penny Wessenauer, who has given me permission to share this design with you. Penny's instructional pages can be found HERE.
While the template shows a 4 X 4" card, the size of your card can be modified by remembering that the base of your card needs to be twice the length as the front so that when the card is folded (or closed) the base will be the same size as the front. You will see what I mean when you look at the samples and instruction.
My sample card is a 5-1/4" X 5-1/4" square card, so you can see how easily you can easily adjust your card to any size. I hope that you will join me and play along with this challenge...I have a feeling that you will be hooked on this fun design.
To view my sample card, CLICK HERE, and for a side view, CLICK HERE.
To view the gallery of all Easel cards, CLICK HERE.
For added inspiration, check out THIS gallery here on SPS and there is another page of inspiration HERE.
Remember to add the keyword TLC242 (no spaces) AND the word EASEL CARD when you upload your creation. I can't wait to see what you all create using this fun card design. |
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Crimping Master
Join Date: Aug 2006
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Hy Lynn
your card looks fantastic - but I don't get it again. Is the card cut from one piece of cs or are back and front of card done seperately? On the instructions it looks like 2 pieces, is that right? I am just useless, I need step-by-step instructions....
Thanks for helping!
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Mad Swapper
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I am not sure I understand it either. Do you adjust the score lines? or did you leave them at 2".
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10-12-2009
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Splitcoast Challenge Hostess
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Yes, it is two pieces. One for your front panel and the second is your base.
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Originally Posted by Nessie
Hy Lynn
your card looks fantastic - but I don't get it again. Is the card cut from one piece of cs or are back and front of card done seperately? On the instructions it looks like 2 pieces, is that right? I am just useless, I need step-by-step instructions....
Thanks for helping!
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10-12-2009
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Splitcoast Challenge Hostess
Join Date: Oct 2005
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For the base - it's twice as long as your card front.
Fold the base in half, then on one side of the base, fold in half again.
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10-12-2009
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Village Stamper
Join Date: Mar 2005
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I think I did one of these in a previous life and it was fairly easy - will soon know - off to give it a try!
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Crimping Master
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Thanks, I think I got it now. Have to give it a try!
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Have a nice day!
With love, Nessie
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10-12-2009
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Queen of Combos
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Dirty Dozen Alumni
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way COOL Lynn...thanks =)
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10-12-2009
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Stazon Splitcoast
Join Date: Mar 2005
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cool technique Lynn, will have to play after work and the dentist.
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10-12-2009
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Stazon Splitcoast
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sounds and looks great! Dont know if I will have time to play though today. Thanks for finding this idea.
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Mad Swapper
Join Date: Mar 2007
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Lynn, I can't believe it.................I had just cut the base card for this very technique this weekend. Becca's blog was showing it.....
Will be back later with my card.
Tina
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Insane Embellisher
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Great challenge Lynn! I'll play later on today after my CAT scan!  |
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Insane Embellisher
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This looks so cool, but I think I need to see what the BACK of the card should look like...Does anyone have a picture of the back of their card??
Oh,oh....Wait a minute....the coffee kicked in and I think I get it now!!
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Last edited by pinkberry; 10-12-2009 at 05:24 AM..
Reason: woke up
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10-12-2009
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Speedy the Cat did WHAT?
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Great challenge, and I finished it pretty quickly, always something I look for in a Christmas card! LOL
Here's today's submission |
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Stazon Splitcoast
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Oh, wonderful. I've been meaning to make one of these, but other things have gotten in the way. This is just the push I need. Thanks, Lynn.
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10-12-2009
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Stazon Splitcoast
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Love it Lynn! Thanks again for a great one.
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Watercolor Wizard
Join Date: May 2004
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I am so glad that I have today off. I just viewed your instructions for this card technique and I am off and running to make one. Thanks!!! I love this idea.
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Dirty Dozen Alumni
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that was FUN Lynn! I'll be doing more of these! 
here's mine
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Splitcoast Challenge Hostess
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If you look in the TLC242 gallery, I did shoot a picture of the side view, which will give you a pretty good idea of what the back looks like.
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Originally Posted by pinkberry
This looks so cool, but I think I need to see what the BACK of the card should look like...Does anyone have a picture of the back of their card??
Oh,oh....Wait a minute....the coffee kicked in and I think I get it now!!
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Pearl-ExPert
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What a fun design. With the kiddies home, I don't know if I will get to this today, but I have my sketch and notes ready. This is a keeper.
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Polyshrink Goddess
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Love this, will give it a try this evening, after work and supper and a load of laundry, so I should get to craft room at about ...10pm. hehe!
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Mississippi McGyver
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Thanks Lynn for another cool technique.
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10-12-2009
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Splitcoast Challenge Hostess
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There's no rush...just whenever you can fit it into your schedule...we're always here.
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Originally Posted by shelsmom
Love this, will give it a try this evening, after work and supper and a load of laundry, so I should get to craft room at about ...10pm. hehe!
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Stazon Splitcoast
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My Goodness, i am so math hindered~ this WAS so HARD for me!!
here's my feeble attempt:
TLC242 EASEL CARD WITCHY POO
try and be kind...lol!
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Stazon Splitcoast
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Here's the one I posted on Friday for the Magnolia-licous web challenge:
Oops Tilda
Oops Tilda (easel)
It's a fun technique!! |
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here is mine
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10-12-2009
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Gallery Gazer
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Fun new technique...thanks Lynn & Penny! MY CARD
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Stazon Splitcoast
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This was a fun technique. Pretty tired after a long weekend away, but I really wanted to give it a go...
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10-12-2009
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Stazon Splitcoast
Join Date: Aug 2007
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Thanks Lynn, I love this card fold.
Christmas Rose
Thanks for looking and taking time to comment. |
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Watercolor Wizard
Join Date: May 2004
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This was a fun technique challenge and I will be making more. I was stamping happy on this one.
Here's my card: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...00&ppuser=4533
Again, Thanks for starting off the week with a wonderful challenge! |
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Embossing Fanatic
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I love the look of this card. How can it be mailed since it's square? I've got 80 Christmas cards that can't be hand delivered!
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Dirty Dozen Alumni
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Thanks, Lynn This was fun!
Here is mine:
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TFL!~
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Splitcoast Challenge Hostess
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You can mail square cards. I do always place an additional .17 cent stamp to cover cost of oversized cards. If you did this in a 4 X 4 size, it would fit into a standard A2 envelope. I always keep A2 envelopes and 5.5" square envelopes on hand, as these are the two sizes I make most.
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I love the look of this card. How can it be mailed since it's square? I've got 80 Christmas cards that can't be hand delivered!
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Pearl-ExPert
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Frosty Easel Card
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Mississippi McGyver
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Lynn, I appreciate all the work that you do bringing us such fun techniques. I loved today's and can see myself doing it alot. Here is my card:
Sunset
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Watercolor Wizard
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When mailing the card...how do you let the person who is receiving the card know how to display it? Any suggestions?
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