Version 2
I don't have a name for this card design.
I got the idea when I thought of this lantern lighting up the camp site on the many camping trips I've been on. I knew the Supple Shimmer paper (not in the current catalog - 2023) could appear as sparkly as the stars on a clear summer night.
Have you ever gazed into a warm summer sky at night and saw the magnitude of God's creation? The stars and moon can be so enchanting.
Its the beginning of camping season here, May 31, the beginning of the summer fun season. Since we have such long winters, and this past winter was a doozy, camping and doing anything outdoors even in our own back yard, is like being on a vacation.............at least for me, here in the Upper Great Lakes.
Version 1 has a belt/belly band attached on top of the lantern that keeps the card folded until you slide it off. The "light" of the lantern is added with alcohol markers on a piece of Window Sheet that makes the belt/belly band.
Version #2 has Designer Papers added, and the lantern sits farther down so it keeps the card shut until you lift it up, and the "light" of the lantern is yellow cardstock.
I'll show you both versions, and as always, you can make it your own design.
Here's the supplies, which are Stampin' Up! products, found Here with the latest cataogs and so much more.
1 - 4 1/4 x 8 1/2" piece of Basic Black cardstock
1 - 4 1/4 x 3 1/2" piece of sparkly cardstock, for under the lantern
2 - 4 1/4 x 1" strips of white for inside
1 - 12 x 1" piece of Window Sheet for Version 1
2 - 4 x 1 1/2" pieces of coordinating DSP (Designer Series Paper) for front of Version 2
Lantern and firefly dies - Lighting Your Way set
Pieces of black or silver, and yellow for lantern, lantern "light" and firefly
Daffodil Yellow Stampin' Blend (alcohol marker)
Sentiments: Thanks for Brightening my Day from Special Moments stamp set
Wishing you the Brightest Birthday from Cheerful Daisies stamp set, OR the sentiments that go with the Stamps/Lantern set - Lighting Your Way
Version 1:
With a 4 1/4" x 8 1/2" piece of Basic Black cardstock, score @ 1 1/2" on each end.
Starting with the inside, attach the sparkly paper to the inside, centering between the top and bottom score lines. Next, take the two white pieces, and stamp your sentiment either for the top piece or the bottom piece before you glue them on. Then glue one on top of the inside, above the sparkly paper and one below the sparkly paper.
With the 12" Window Sheet, score it firmly at 2 1/2" and 5 1/2" and wrap it around the card, so that the score lines match up with the top fold and bottom fold. Use a piece of clear Scotch tape to fasten the ends to each other, but do not tape it to the card.
Focus on the area that is directly over the "light" of the lantern, then take your alcohol marker (water based ink markers will rub off) and color in the "light" only. This clear belt piece will hold the card closed until you slide it off. (Belt/Belly band shown above to the left of the card. Refer to the finished card, Version 1 above, for the placement of the yellow "light" with marker.)
You may decide to add a 4 x 5 1/4" piece of light cardstock to the back, (under the belt) to write your message or sign your name.
Version 2:
With a 4 1/4" x 8 1/2" piece of Basic Black cardstock, score @ 1 3/4" on each end. This is one of the differences between Version 1 and Version 2.
Attach the pieces of sparkly paper and white layers with sentiments, as in Version 1.
To add Designer or themed papers to the front of the card, cut 2 that are 4 x 1 1/2" and attach, as shown above.
Die cut the lantern out of basic black or silver cardstock; one out of yellow; and one piece of Window Sheet that is about the size of the lantern without the stand. You'll need this piece of window sheet to attach the yellow cut outs that represent the "light".
Its hard to explain. But the purpose of the Window Sheet here is to have something solid to attach the yellow "light" sections to, since you're not gluing the lantern to the card base.
See the reverse side of the lantern in the photo above. I glued the Window Sheet piece to the yellow lantern, then with the cut out pieces of the yellow, I glued them to the Window sheet as I fit them into place on the top side of the lantern. I hope that is clearer than mud. You'll have to play around with it till you get it. Its not hard, just fine pieces of layers.
Attach the Lantern on the top flap, about 1/2" from the edge, so that the bottom of the lantern overlaps the bottom flap of the front of the card. This is the other difference from Version 1. It should overlap the bottom flap about 1/2 inch.
Die cut the firefly (optional) to attach as in Version I. If you don't plan to add the firefly, you could center the lantern in the middle instead of off to the left.
Add a light colored cardstock on the back for signature, 4 x 5 1/4.
Please leave a comment or feel free to share your version of these cards. I hope you'll go over to my Face Book group page Card Connoisseurs - Card Making with Susan Boback, and join, then post your version of this project.
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