A shoe-box swap card

I was really excited to get together with a great group of North Carolina demonstrators in the Raleigh area this past weekend! One of the great activities planned was a “shoe box swap” which was so much fun! Before the swap, each participant designed a card then made kits with all the pieces to duplicate that card (usually 10 kits or so). I brought my kits in – you guessed it! – a shoe box. I thought I’d share with you my design process in pictures!

I chose the Country Floral Lane Suite as the basis for my design.

Stamps, 6×6 paper, Punch and embellishments
12×12 Papers – notice one matches the punch!

First I chose which papers I would use. Next, I got to work on some basic white card stock for the base by using my paper trimmer to cut the card stock and designer papers to size. I punched out the hearts and leaves from one sheet of the designer paper. The Iridescent Rhinestone Basic Jewels were a perfect choice for a bit of shine and sparkle.

Supplies!

Assembly Steps

First, I assembled the “big card” portion:

Upper portion
Outer portion, below the score line

Next, I assembled the “little card” portion.

Placing the punched out pieces
I stamped the front
I stamped the message inside
I glued the “little card” in the center of the upper portion of the “big card”
I added a sentiment to the lower portion of the card
Last, I closed the card and added some bling!

And there you have it!! Quick and simple! If you like this card and would like to recreate it, you can get a .pdf of these instructions and measurements by signing up for my newsletter; just contact me with your preferred email to get on the list. I send out free ideas and updates in every newsletter.

Products used


Country Floral Lane Suite Collection (English) – 160390
Price: $78.75


Sweet Sorbet Classic Stampin’ Pad – 159216
Price: $8.00


Basic White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock – 159276
Price: $10.25


Bone Folder – 102300
Price: $7.00


Paper Trimmer – 152392
Price: $25.00


Iridescent Rhinestones Basic Jewels – 158130
Price: $7.50


Multipurpose Liquid Glue – 110755
Price: $4.00


Stampin’ Seal – 152813
Price: $8.00