What's New?! Blog Hop

 Good Morning and Welcome!

How many times have you jumped into a blog hop and said, "That's so cool...I want to try that some time." Then, weeks go by and you move onto other things...and miss out on trying a new product or technique.

Today it's the "What's New" Blog hop.  If you're here visiting and would like to hop along then you may want to start at the beginning.  So head on over to  Angie's , where I'm sure you will  definitely be wow'd and learn something new.

...For this blog hop, we were challenged to open that NEW download, stamps, punches, markers, or Cricut cartridge...AND check out the web for cool NEW ideas and NEW techniques!


I generally make your standard A2 cards,  so lately I've been trying to step out of my box and try out different folds. I came across this particular fold , called the Center Step Card.  Frances Byrne, at the Splitcoaststampers website, did an awesome tutorial , it was quick and easy, I can see myself making many more of these.  I highly recommend this sight, I've been finding some great tips , tricks and techniques from many talented crafters.

This is the finished card that I made along with the step by step instructions.

                                                                                

 

Step 1

Line cardstock up in paper trimmer so that the edge of the card is at the 1" mark. Position the cutting blade at 1" and cut from 1" to 6.5"..
 Flip card over and do the same on the other side.

Step 2

Place cardstock onto scoring tool and score along the long side of the card from the edge to the cut line at 1", 2" and 6.5".

Step 3

Repeat step 3 on opposite edge of card.

Step 4

Score between cut lines at 5 1/2".

Step 5

Fold at the score lines. The first, third and center score lines are mountain folds. The second score line is a valley fold. Reinforce score lines to make folds crisp.

Step 6

Stamp and decorate your card as desired.

You see, only six simple steps, some craftin supplies (we all have so little of that ?!!)  and wella.... a beautiful card!!
I didn't even use the cricut out on this... impressive, I know  lol
Something else that is fairly new to me is the stamping and coloring. I always liked coloring as a child, nothing like reverting back to my childhood,  although staying within the lines has gotten a little easier with age.

Supplies I used:   Lizzie Anne Designs "Little Bits" stamp set
                          Stampin Up -  Ink and  Watercolor  pencils
                          Fiskars  Border punch
                          Spellbinders Nestibilities scalloped ovals
                          DCWV cardstock

                          I-Rock & gems
                          Prima flowers and brads are from my stash
                          Pop up dots
So do we want some candy????  You're in luck.... I have some!!
  I have a set of stamps from Cloud 9 so if you would like to get entered in the drawing, you have until Sunday evening to leave a comment and  a way for me to get a hold of you.  You don't need to be a follower but I sure would like you to. New friends are always a blessing :)

Thanks for stopping by, I hope you learned something new and are ready to start creating.  Now head on over to Crystal's   to see what beautiful project she has created.
Here is a list of the stops in the hop in case you get lost. Hope you're having fun!!!!

Start Here: --> 1. Angie, http://atuttletime.blogspot.com/
2. Jennifer, http://craftycardgallery.blogspot.com/
3. Angela, http://creativecraftin.blogspot.com/
4. Belinda, http://beeshiveofdrama.blogspot.com/

6. Heather, http://digipage-blog.everything-digital-scrapbooking.com/
7. Amanda, http://craftsbyamanda.blogspot.com/
8. Mary, http://marebearscraps.blogspot.com/
9. Crystal, http://rusticdaisy.blogspot.com/