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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 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.
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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Yes, it is two pieces. One for your front panel and the second is your base.
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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!
cool technique Lynn, will have to play after work and the dentist.
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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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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.
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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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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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