Never Ending Card Tutorial

Today we are making another type of card, this time a never-ending card! These cards are so fascinating and fun for all ages. The actual construction of the card is much simpler than you might think.

You will need:

-         2 pieces of cardstock

-         Adhesive

-         Bone folder (and score board if you have one)

-         Paper trimmer or craft knife or scissors

-         Papers to decorate

Start by cutting both your pieces of cardstock into a square. The size of squares you use will be the size of the finished card. I have used an 8”x8” square but you can use any size you like as long as all the sides are the same.

Then cut your squares in half. This meant I ended up with 4 pieces measuring 4”x8”.

I have used 2 different colours so you can see how to put them together.

Now you need to score each piece. You will do 3 score lines on each.

With your card lying horizontally you will be scoring at both ends.

To work out where you score use the diagram below.

The 2 end pieces equal the size of the middle piece.

So if you are using the same size as me then you would score 2” in from each end, leaving a 4” space in the middle. If you are make a 6"x6" card then you would score 1 ½” in leaving a 3” space in the middle etc.

Then turn your card 90º and score at halfway point – 2” on mine

Now it is time to stick your squares together.

Lay down your first piece and place glue just in the left and right hand corner squares.

Now take another piece and lay it on top 90º to the other piece.

Repeat adding glue to just the outer corner squares until they are all stuck together.

I would recommend using a glue stick as this way you have a little time to adjust the card to make sure that all 4 pieces line up exactly.

You now have the basis of your card!

To make it fold easily you will need to go over each score line. Go through the different folds of the card and press down each scored fold with a bone folder.

Once your card is folding easily you can now decorate!

For mine I used the new Chalkboard Collection pack which has 8x8 papers so they fitted my card perfectly and some Woodware flower stamps.

I hope you have enjoyed this tutorial and if you make a never ending card we would love to see. Feel free to share links below or on our Facebook Page :)

Happy Crafting,

Maxine xx

Lots of new goodies!

Lots has been happening at Creative Hobby Supplies this year. We have oodles of new supplies in stock and I have been juggling the stock to try and make room for it all! Today I am going to share with you some of our new stock from Crafter's Companion.

Spectrum Noir Pens

Have you come across these pens yet? 

They are professional high quality alcohol pens which give fantastic results when used on stamped images.

You can visit the Spectrum Noir website for loads of tips, tutorials and techniques for using these pens - http://www.spectrumnoir.com/

Spectrum Noir pens are alcohol ink based markers which have been designed specifically for crafters, but these affordable markers are also great for beginners, students and hobby artists alike. Each pen is double-ended, with a broad chisel nib for large area fills and a fine bullet tip for detailed work.

• Achieve effortless blending and colour matching.

• Alcohol baseds ink for perfect results.

• Acid-free and non-toxic.

• Two nibs in one pen.

• Each pack colour co-ordinates perfectly.

Each pack contains six colour-themed Spectrum Noir Marker Pens in blendable shades, so from a single set of pens you will always have colours which are perfectly co-ordinated and work together. Spectrum Noir marker pens are available in 168 colour shades including a colourless blender. The colours blend seamlessly, and can be mixed or layered over each other. For stunning results use with Neenah Classic Crest Card, this is perfect for use with alcohol based pens.

These fast drying, alcohol based markers are acid-free and non-toxic, and the coloured ends of the pen allow for easy colour identification. The image colour has been reproduced as accurately as possible.

These Spectrum Noir Makers have an ergonomic hexagonal barrel which has been designed for greater comfort when colouring. Each of these markers also has a unique non-slip rubberised grip.

You must check out the Spectrum Noir website to see the amazing results that can be achieved with these pens.

Also from Crafter's Companion we have received in some lovely stamp sets. These stamps can be used with the Spectrum Noir pens to give some beautiful results.

Party Paws Stamps

These are super cute images of Bamboo the panda and would make cards suitable for many occasions.

Check out these amazing examples created by the Crafter's Companion Design Team:

We also have a few other stamps from the Bebunni and Makey Bakey Mice ranges, plus EZ Mount for mounting these stamps and Neenah card for stamping onto. All our Crafter's Companion products can be found on our website here. 

Happy stamping and colouring!
Maxine

Stamps & Card Candi

I have been having a play with the Woodware Bubble Bloom and Bubble Butterfly Stamps after seeing the fab creations by designer Jane Elizabeth Gill. These stamps are available to purchase on our website and below I will leave you with lots of lovely inspiration. Make sure you check out Jane's Blog for even more fab creations!

Bubble Butterfly

Felicity - Bubble Bloom Stamps - Clarissa

     

All our Card Candi Colours are available here.

Here are 2 examples created by me:

These 2 examples have been created by Jane Gill:

Hope you like these cards and if you create one yourself we would love to see!

Happy Crafting,

Maxine