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MAKE AN INTERACTIVE PUSH ME PULL YOU CARD

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Years and years ago, when I first saw this type of card, it instantly made me think of the Pushmi-pullyu of the movie, Dr. Dolittle. So, I’ve always referred to it as a “Push-me-pull-you”, because of the way the mechanism works, but in Stampland, it’s typically called a “double slider” card. There are other cards called “double sliders” that may have two elements moving in the same direction as the tab when you pull it, or even penny sliders featuring two elements that spin/slide in one direction, depending on how you tilt the card, but mine today uses a reverse action motion.

It’s also a modified and somewhat simplified version of the concept; I don’t own any specialty dies that are specific to this type of card, so I took what I did have and found a way to make it work.

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Measurements, based on a standard A-2 Card (4 1/4 x 5 1/2”)

  • Slider Tab: 3/4” W x 5 1/2” L (adjust the length as needed to accommodate your project)

  • Cover piece that conceals the mechanism: 1 3/4” W x 5 1/2” L

  • Plastic strip: 5/16” W x 11” L (I cut mine from plastic page protectors, using a straight blade trimmer. Trim off excess length as needed). NOTE: The width of the strip is dependent on the size of the slots it will be threaded through. In this case, I borrowed the slot die from the Parcel Die Box to create my slots.

    5/16”??? Hey, it’s really not rocket science—it’s that notch between 1/4” and 3/8” on the ruler. (wink)

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If you don’t have a 3/4” circle punch like I used to make a semi-circle/thumb notch for your slider tab, a small circle die will work. If you don’t have plastic page protectors to make the strip, you might try cutting one from a plastic baggie.

Wishing you and yours continued good health!

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LUCKY FAUX EPOXY

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I love LOVE me a good chunky font—especially in a die because you can make these awesome DIY chipboard/faux epoxy embellishments! And, whether you believe me or not, whenever I play with these types of dies, I start to groove to Big & Chunky . . .

Truth.

I digress . . .

I actually made several cards with DIY chipboard—this is probably my all-time favorite thing to do with word dies—the first of which is actually in a Hello, Monday video, linked HERE. The cards are slightly different, but the process is the same.

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The expression beneath “lucky” was sloppily colored with random strokes of a few Copic Markers (colors listed in supplies).

This project and the one with the video currently showcased on the Ellen Hutson blog were all actually made back in November 2019; I noticed the Cotton Candy Pink Card Shoppe Card Stock I used in the above is no longer available in the Ellen Hutson shop, BUT, I listed another color which would also be pretty for this—Candy Hearts. Yes, it’s darker/deeper, but it does look quite pretty with the Pale Rose and bright Marshmallow Chick (yellow) colors! I actually debated back and forth when making the card which hues of pink to use and at the time, tossed a coin and went with Cotton Candy. But, I won’t hesitate to make another with Candy Hearts in the future. (wink)

Don’t have any Glossy White NUVO Drops? No worries—just swap in pre-made Enamel Dots (listed below in supplies).

Hope you’re all safe at home and staying healthy! And, maybe getting in a little crafty time to keep the cabin fever at bay. (mondo squishy hugs all around)

SIMPLE INLAID DIE CUTTING

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Hot diggity dog, it’s Friday! I know, another Clever Sausage card. And pun. But, seriously, how can you not chuckle over this one?

After I die cut a circle, I split it with a Landscapes die (the grass), and ink blended the sky and the lawn. My secret weapon for holding the the two pieces together: Scotch tape on the back. BOOM! And, then I just 3D mounted the whole shebang onto a square card.

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Watercolored all the stamped images, then die cut ‘em; trimmed the hot dot bun’s foreground away so I could mount the back onto the other side of the dog, and 3D mount the bun on his front side.

The ketchup squiggle? It’s part of the coordinating die set. I wonder if folks noticed that. Watercolored a tomato red color swatch onto a scrap of watercolor paper and then die cut it out. Finishing touch after assembling the whole card was some glossy accents. Cuz ketchup is always enticingly glossy and yummy looking, right?! Heh, heh, heh!

Have a fab weekend!

Stay home. Stay healthy. Stay crafty!

(mondo squishy virtual hugs)

USING LETTERBOARD DIE CUTS FOR A UNIQUE BABY CARD

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Fellow EH Ambassador Emily Midgett is expecting twin boys and we thought it would be fun to share her joy with a “sprinkle” shower!

I had several ideas engaged in an epic battle in my head, but this “BOGO” version won . . . it made me chuckle the most. (wink). And, you know how I love me a card that makes me laugh . . . !

Now, I know this could have been done in more traditional baby hues, but I must admit to having a fondness for the traditional black, with a wood frame, and white letters. I couldn’t help but borrow the little baby onesie die from Baby, by Pretty Pink Posh, to cut a matching pair of outfits from felt, for a touch of warm fuzzies. EEP!!! (#hearteyes)

If you’d like some tips/tricks & hacks for working with the Letterboard Dies, be sure to check out this post and video on the Ellen Hutson blog: Tips & Tricks for the Letterboard Die Set

Thanks for stopping by today!

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STRETCHING YOUR STAMPS

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(chortle)

Oh, Rainbow Dog, I smile every time I look at you! (insert gleeful grin here)

This is an extremely simple design, without much in the way of technique—you could say, it’s a more literal interpretation of “stretching your stamps”, heh, heh, heh!

I don’t think much of an explanation is needed, but hey, if you have questions, just ask. And, if you want to duplicate this card, the orange, yellow and green strips measure 5/8 x 4 1/4”. Finished card is your standard A-2 (measuring 4 1/4 x 5 1/2”). Specific paper, ink and marker colors are listed below in the supplies.

I found it easiest to space things out by gluing the pink and blue dogs into position first, then the orange and green, with yellow being positioned last. Popped the whole thing into the MISTI so I could stamp the sentiment nice and straight in the desired spot.

If you would take a moment to leave a comment on today’s post, I’ll draw a name randomly this Friday evening, Mar 27th; I’ll email the winner and send this card out via snail mail.

Stay home, stay healthy, stay crafty. (wink)