Fold Flap Mini Slimline Cards Using 6 x 6 Papers & NO SCRAPS! Karen Aicken 2024-10-22 | Fold Flap Mini Slimline Cards Using 6 x 6 Papers & NO SCRAPS!
Sheetload Pop Up Birthday Card Karen Aicken 2024-10-20 | This makes card #7 (of 8) using the July Sheetload for the front of the card. Inside, is Karen Burniston’s Lorna Label Pop Up long with the Happy Birthday Add-Ons. Details on my blog: paintedmountaincards.blogspot.com/2024/10/sheetload-pop-up-birthday-card.html
Slimline Christmas Pop Up Card Karen Aicken 2024-10-13 | I’m letting the patterned paper & matching ephemera do the heavy lifting on this pop up Christmas card. It’s all older from my stash (Sugar Plum from My Minds Eye). Pop Up is the Mini Pops by Karen Burniston. Details on my blog: paintedmountaincards.blogspot.com/2024/10/slimline-christmas-pop-up-card.html
‘Boat Pop Up’ Birthday Card Karen Aicken 2024-09-13 | It’s Fun Fold Friday on my blog and today I'm sharing the birthday card I made for our son. This was my first play with Karen Burniston’s new Boat Pop Up - so fun!! More detail son my blog: paintedmountaincards.blogspot.com/2024/09/boat-pop-up-birthday-card.html
Let the Music Play Pop-Up Card Karen Aicken 2024-09-06 | OMGosh, how cute is this Piano Keys Pop-Up (die set by Karen Burniston). I used it here to finish off card #6 using the July 2024 Sheetload of Cards. It was the first time I made up cards doing the fronts only - usually I complete my cards, inside and out. More details on my blog: paintedmountaincards.blogspot.com/2024/09/let-music-play-pop-up-card.html.
September 2024 Sheetload of Cards Karen Aicken 2024-09-02 | I am holding onto summer as long as I can, so I made this month's Sheetload with a Bee theme. I'm excited to be the Guest Designer this month and even more excited that it's based on one of my own videos! (see below for the link, if you are curious).See what the CREATIVE TEAM created youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOjF4zwVYrxml8KSh_9IODPJLXHwZ9Q9fIf YOU CREATE cards using this month’s SheetLoad, PLEASE USE the following hashtags: #SUYSSep2024 #ShowUsYourSheetLoadGet more details on how to “Show Us Your SheetLoad”, here: youtu.be/uEVXjQ1vnJkFind out how to GET YOUR FREE COPY of the September 2024 SheetLoad of Cards, here: youtu.be/FdsUvBMxYxM September 2024 GUEST - Karen youtube.com/@KarenAicken Beth youtube.com/@BourbonCreekCrafts Carmen youtube.com/@ChooseJoyWithCarmen Amalia youtube.com/@CoolCakesandCraftswithAmalia1 Chelsey youtube.com/@creativechelsey Teresa youtube.com/@FreshandRenewedwithTeresa Karen youtube.com/@karenscraftingcompany Ashleigh youtube.com/@MintTwistCards Yvette youtube.com/@YvetteOleaCreates Danni youtube.com/@DannisDreams Tobey youtube.com/@BittyPennyHere is the video that inspired this month's Sheetload! Three Mini Slimlines using three 6x6 patterned papers with NO leftover scraps: youtu.be/1FPXyyvWzig?si=aQj0JJ-sr2gBWBHCHere is a video I made when Mini Slimlines first became popular, and it has measurements and talks about envelopes etc: youtu.be/RsK6MzJOts4?si=pdpqCQLaBl9Sp1wwI have a coordinating blog post here: paintedmountaincards.blogspot.com/2024/09/september-2024-sheetload-of-cards.html
Rainbow Birthday Accordion Card Karen Aicken 2024-08-30 | It's Fun Fold Friday on my blog and I had fun playing with this Fancy Label Accordion die set as well as other dies - and stamps!! - from Karen Burniston's last release.I have more details and a supply list on my blog post: paintedmountaincards.blogspot.com/2024/08/rainbow-birthday-accordion-card.html
Pop Up Birthday Card w/ Sheetload Karen Aicken 2024-08-24 | I finished off another of my July Sheetload of Cards (this makes 5 of 8 completed) and used dies by Karen Burniston to make it a Pop-Up. This add-on for the previously released Lorna Label Pop-Up is going to get a lot of use! Details on my blog: paintedmountaincards.blogspot.com/2024/08/pop-up-birthday-card-w-sheetload.html
August 2024 Sheetload of Cards Karen Aicken 2024-08-19 | Another fun Sheetload and one I'll be doing again! I have a few details and the supplies I used listed on my blog: paintedmountaincards.blogspot.com/2024/08/august-24-sheetload-of-cards.htmlYou can find the August '24 Sheetload of Cards here: youtu.be/4kMl0a-fWv8?si=QcbgYvLCSzLO13z4
Floral Pop-Up Birthday Card Karen Aicken 2024-08-16 | This Pop-Up birthday card went to a friend … I used dies by Karen Burniston and a layering stencil from Taylored Expressions. Details on my blog: paintedmountaincards.blogspot.com/2024/08/floral-pop-up-birthday-card.html
Pop-Up Wedding Card Karen Aicken 2024-08-09 | It’s Fun Fold Friday on my blog! Our daughter-in-law’s brother is getting married this month and I offered to make them a wedding card. The Twist Flower Pop-Up die set is one of my favourite (by Karen Burniston). Details on my blog: paintedmountaincards.blogspot.com/2024/08/pop-up-wedding-card.html
Butterfly Bunny Birthday Card Duo Karen Aicken 2024-08-02 | It’s Fun Fold Friday on my blog! I’m sharing a birthday card duo, and one is a stepped up version with a pop up. Details on my blog: paintedmountaincards.blogspot.com/2024/08/butterfly-bunny-birthday-card-duo.html
Birthday Balloons Pop-Up Card Karen Aicken 2024-07-26 | It’s Fun Fold Friday on my blog, so I finished off another one of the July Sheetload cards and made it a Pop-Up. I used the Katherine Label Pop-Up (Karen Burniston) and Washi Tape balloons (Pinkfresh Studios). Details on my blog: paintedmountaincards.blogspot.com/2024/07/birthday-balloons-pop-up-card-w-julys.html
Rainbow Chihuahua Pop-Up Birthday Card Karen Aicken 2024-07-25 | I had another play with the rainbow dog note cards that I shared a couple of months ago … this one is a pop-up using Karen Burniston’s Lorna Label Pop Up. All the supplies and details are on my blog today: paintedmountaincards.blogspot.com/2024/07/rainbow-chihuahua-pop-up-birthday-card.html
Mini Slimline Tri-Shutter Card Karen Aicken 2024-07-23 | I want to make at least one holiday card each month - here is the one for July. I used the Mini Slimline Tri-Shutter Die (with layers!) from Divinity Designs, and other older products from my stash. Details on my blog: paintedmountaincards.blogspot.com/2024/07/mini-slimline-snowflake-tri-shutter-card.html
Sending Hugs Pop-Up card Karen Aicken 2024-07-19 | It’s Fun Fold Friday on my blog! I finished off another of my floral themed Sheetload cards - this time I used the Katherine Label Pop Up (by Karen Burniston). The sentiments are glimmer foiled. Details here: paintedmountaincards.blogspot.com/2024/07/sending-hugs-pop-up-card-w-julys.html
Sweet Friend Slimline Diamond Z-Fold card #slimlinecard #diamondzfoldcard Karen Aicken 2024-07-17 | I have a full tutorial on YouTube and it’s linked on today’s blog post. I haven’t made a Slimline Diamond Z-Fold card in awhile, so here is one I’ll be sending for Happy Mail.Blog post: paintedmountaincards.blogspot.com/2024/07/sweet-friend-slimline-diamond-z-fold.htmlFull Tutorial: youtu.be/dzDAWrfoqDo?si=3ogUxG2XDjbNEi2L
Pop-Up Sheetload Birthday Card Karen Aicken 2024-07-13 | My second finished one from the 2nd set of Sheetload cards shared on my blog earlier this week.This one is a fancy-dancy pop-up Birthday card using Washi Tape (Pinkfresh Studios) and the Little Labels Pop Up (Karen Burniston). Details on my blog: paintedmountaincards.blogspot.com/2024/07/pop-up-birthday-card-w-julys-sheetload.html#SUYSJul2024 #sheetloadofcards #ShowUsYourSheetLoad
Sympathy Card w July’s Sheetload of Cards Karen Aicken 2024-07-12 | My first finished one from the 2nd set of Sheetload cards shared on my blog earlier this week. I always like to have some sympathy cards on hand, so that is what I went with today. Details on my blog: paintedmountaincards.blogspot.com/2024/07/sympathy-card-w-julys-sheetload-of-cards.html.
Game On Birthday Card Karen Aicken 2024-07-05 | It’s Fun Fold Friday on my blog, and today I'm sharing the birthday card I made for our eldest Grandson. I love this die set by Divinity Designs and have used it at least a dozen times over the years. Details on my blog: paintedmountaincards.blogspot.com/2024/07/game-on-birthday-card.html.
Holiday Slimline Wiper Card Duo Karen Aicken 2024-06-28 | I love getting more use out of my dies - they are an investment so finding different ways to use them makes me happy. The Wiper die set I used here (by Sam Calcott) is meant to create a 5x7" Wiper Card and these cards are Slimline sized!I have a supply list & coordinated blog post today here: paintedmountaincards.blogspot.com/2024/06/holiday-slimline-wiper-card-duo.html
Trio of Ice Cream Z-Fold Cards Karen Aicken 2024-06-21 | Every July (on a certain day) my Grandpa would take my Mom to the Soda Shop in their little town for an Ice Cream Sundae. She continued the tradition with my brother and I even once we were living on our own! When my Dad could no longer drive, we would make sure my Mom got her ice cream sundae on that day. Now that she is in heaven, we keep that tradition going with our children and grandchildren. It's a happy way to honour her memory! I also send them an ice-cream themed card.Details on my blog: paintedmountaincards.blogspot.com/2024/06/ice-cream-z-fold-card-trio.html
June 2024 Sheetload of Cards #SUYSJun2024 Karen Aicken 2024-06-18 | It's another winning Sheetload! I really enjoyed this one and will do it again for sure - what a great way to use your 6x6" papers! I ended up with 16 Birthday cards I can donate to my Mom's old nursing home and I'm eying my other 6x6" papers for possibilities. I have more details on my blog today:paintedmountaincards.blogspot.com/2024/06/june-2024-sheetload-of-cards.htmlIf you would like to check out the June 2024 Sheetload of Cards, here is the link:youtu.be/hR9IofdKvpk?si=57a7Rx4cNx7fe0JL
Ice Cream Shaker Card Karen Aicken 2024-06-16 | Every July (on a certain day) my Grandpa would take my Mom to the Soda Shop in their little town for an Ice Cream Sundae. She continued the tradition with my brother and I even once we were living on our own! When my Dad could no longer drive, we would make sure my Mom got her ice cream sundae on that day. Now that she is in heaven, we keep that tradition going with our children and grandchildren. It's a happy way to honour her memory! I also send them an ice-cream themed card. This is the first one I’ll be sending out this year. Details on my blog: paintedmountaincards.blogspot.com/2024/06/ice-cream-shaker-card.html
Pop-Up Fathers Day card Karen Aicken 2024-06-11 | Here is my final Father’s Day card for the year - this one is for our son-in-law and I made it a pop-up. All the details & supplies used are on my blog: paintedmountaincards.blogspot.com/2024/06/slimline-fathers-day-card.html
Adventure Pop-Up Fathers Day card Karen Aicken 2024-06-09 | Today I’m sharing a quick pop up card that I made for our son-in-law for Father’s Day. The Little Twist Panel Pop Up die set is by Karen Burniston, and I chose this paper (Paper Rose) since he loves to travel. That winding road just spoke to me for him! Details on my blog: paintedmountaincards.blogspot.com/2024/06/adventure-pop-up-fathers-day-card.html
4-H Pop-Up card Karen Aicken 2024-06-06 | We are so proud of our grandkids, who had lambs for their first 4-H adventure. They did great and came away with a profit, awards/ribbons/trophy as well as pride for their hard work. I made them this card using Karen Burniston’s Rockin’ Rectangle and sent it off for Happy Mail. Details on my blog: paintedmountaincards.blogspot.com/2024/06/4-h-pop-up-card.html.
Zig Zag Father’s Day card Karen Aicken 2024-06-04 | Since we both love the desert, I chose this theme for hubby’s Father's Day card. The die is one I’ve used several times before (by Studio Light) and I have more details on my blog today: paintedmountaincards.blogspot.com/2024/06/desert-themed-fathers-day-card.html
Apple Thank You Cards Karen Aicken 2024-05-31 | I actually made these two Teacher Appreciation cards last year, so I’d be a little ahead. I think this was the last time I used an Action Wobble until recently as I tend to go in phases with those things. Details & supplies used are on my blog: paintedmountaincards.blogspot.com/2024/05/apple-thank-you-card-duo.html
May 2024 Sheetload of Cards Karen Aicken 2024-05-29 | I really enjoyed making my last batch of cards with this Sheetload, and wanted to have another play with it. Needing some teacher thank you cards, I pulled it out again for these ones.I have a coordinating blog post here: paintedmountaincards.blogspot.com/2024/05/school-themed-sheetload-of-cards.htmlHere is the link for the May Sheetload of Cards video: youtu.be/QbN7TJROEjg?si=kOenWPfxiwowmnAM#SUYSMay2024 #ShowUsYourSheetLoad
Music Themed Half Shutter Card Karen Aicken 2024-05-25 | This Half Shutter card is for our youngest granddaughter’s piano teacher for the end of the year. I love this die set (Divinity Designs) because it comes with the layering dies so it’s very quick and easy to put together this fun fold card! I think this is the 12th card I’ve made with this die set! I left lots of room for her to print her personal message - she has great printing! Details on my blog: paintedmountaincards.blogspot.com/2024/05/music-themed-half-shutter-card.html.
Birthday Wishes Pop-Up Card Duo Karen Aicken 2024-05-17 | It’s Fun Fold Friday on my blog, and today I'm sharing two nearly identical pop up Birthday cards. There were two of these plant themed sheets in the paper pad so I decided to go ahead and use them both. They will go to different people, likely not even in the same province so that’s why I made them the same. The Pop Up inside is Karen Burniston’s Paper Frames Pop Up and other details are on my blog today: paintedmountaincards.blogspot.com/2024/05/birthday-wishes-pop-up-card-duo.html
May 24 Sheetload and FIVE BONUS CARDS! Karen Aicken 2024-05-14 | I had a lot of fun with this month's Sheetload of cards, and once again I used the Sheetload to make Birthday Cards to donate to my Mom's old nursing home. I have a coordinating blog post here:paintedmountaincards.blogspot.com/2024/05/may-2024-sheetload-of-cards.htmlYou can find this month's Sheetload of Cards here:youtu.be/QbN7TJROEjg?si=e31shQ1VZqgPPUMG
Pop-Up Mother’s Day Card Karen Aicken 2024-05-11 | It’s Fun Fold Friday on my blog, and here is one of the Mother’s Day Cards I made this year. I don’t usually do 6x6” cards because of the mailing costs but when hand delivering it’s all good! I used Karen Burniston’s Twist Flower Pop Up inside and more details & supplies are on my blog: paintedmountaincards.blogspot.com/2024/05/pop-up-mothers-day-card.html
Wobbling Apple Teacher Appreciation cards Karen Aicken 2024-05-07 | I’m starting on the Teacher Appreciation cards for our grandkids to give out at the end of the school year. These ones feature an apple die cut on an Action Wobble for some fun. Details on my blog: paintedmountaincards.blogspot.com/2024/05/wobbling-apple-teacher-card-duo.html
Pop Up Anniversary Card Karen Aicken 2024-05-03 | It’s Fun Fold Friday on my blog! Hubby & I like to visit Arizona and this is the card I made him for our 42nd Wedding Anniversary! I used Karen Burniston’s Raising Platform Pop-Up die set inside, and I have a coordinating blog post here: paintedmountaincards.blogspot.com/2024/05/pop-up-anniversary-card.html
Mini Slimline Pop-Up Card Karen Aicken 2024-05-01 | I have used the mechanism that comes in Karen Burniston’s Twist Flower Pop Up A LOT, but this is the first time I’ve actually made a card using the included flower dies too! Details for thie Mini Slim Birthday card are on my blog today: paintedmountaincards.blogspot.com/2024/05/pop-up-mini-slim-birthday-card.html
‘Celebration Mouse’ Pop-Up Birthday Card Karen Aicken 2024-04-26 | Welcome to Fun Fold Friday on my blog! Today I’m sharing a Birthday Card that is also a pop-up - I’m loving the Twist Flower Pop-Up by Karen Burniston! More details on my blog: paintedmountaincards.blogspot.com/2024/04/celebration-mouse-pop-up-birthday-card.html.
Rainbow & Clouds Pop Up Card Karen Aicken 2024-04-24 | My final card using a 12x12” sheet with a large rainbow on it. I managed to get four 5x7” cards, so that made me happy. Initiallly I thought I couldn’t use those sheets. This one is a pop up using Karen Burniston’s Twist Flower Pop Up & the details are on my blog: paintedmountaincards.blogspot.com/2024/04/small-butterfly-tri-shutter-card.html
Butterfly Tri Shutter Card Karen Aicken 2024-04-21 | This tri-shutter card is petite when it comes out of the envelope, but opens up nice and big for display. I used a very old die set that was intended for pocket scrapbooking and all the details are on my blog: paintedmountaincards.blogspot.com/2024/04/small-butterfly-tri-shutter-card.html
Pop Up Anniversary Card Karen Aicken 2024-04-16 | You can use the Twist Flower Pop Up (dies by Karen Burniston) for so many occasions and in so many card sizes! Here I paired it with a Heart Sunburst Mini Slimline background die (Kat Scrappiness) and some alcohol inked vellum to create an Anniversary card! Details on my blog: paintedmountaincards.blogspot.com/2024/04/mini-slimline-pop-up-anniversary-card.html
Butterfly Pop Up Card Karen Aicken 2024-04-15 | I love how the Butterfly Pop Up (dies by Spellbinders) fits in a Mini Slimline card! Details on my blog: paintedmountaincards.blogspot.com/2024/04/mini-slimline-butterfly-pop-up-card.html
Mothers Day Easel Card Karen Aicken 2024-04-12 | It’s Fun Fold Friday on my blog and today I'm sharing a butterfly Easel Card for Mother's Day. You can find more details on my blog: paintedmountaincards.blogspot.com/2024/04/mothers-day-easel-card.html
Floral Half Shutter Card Karen Aicken 2024-04-10 | I used the Half Shutter die set from(with layers!) from Divinity Designs for this pretty birthday card. The chipboard ephemera was too thick so I peeled off several layers from the back to make the card mailable. Details on my blog: paintedmountaincards.blogspot.com/2024/04/floral-half-shutter-birthday-card.html
Pop Up Easter Card Karen Aicken 2024-04-08 | Forgot to share this Easter card - made using the Lorna Label Pop Up die set by Karen Burniston. Details on my blog: paintedmountaincards.blogspot.com/2024/04/pop-up-easter-card.html
Party Dog Pop Up Card Karen Aicken 2024-04-06 | I used a bunch of dies by Karen Burniston for this fun rainbow dog birthday card - all the details on my blog today. I’m loving that Raising Platform Pop Up!! paintedmountaincards.blogspot.com/2024/04/party-dog-pop-up-card.html.
Hello Friend Flip Card Karen Aicken 2024-04-02 | While this 5x7” Flip die set (Sam Calcott) usually makes a double flip frame, you can also make a single and add it to an A2 sized card! I linked her assembly video and more details on my blog today: paintedmountaincards.blogspot.com/2024/04/hello-friend-flip-card.html
‘Sending Good Vibes’ Pop Up Card Karen Aicken 2024-03-29 | It’s Fun Fold Friday on my blog! Using the other half of a 12x12” paper with a large rainbow (first card already shared) and the Raising Platform Pop Up die set by Karen Burniston, I made a Good Vibes card to send to a friend. Details on my blog today: paintedmountaincards.blogspot.com/2024/03/sending-good-vibes-pop-up-card.html
Springtime Pop Up Card Karen Aicken 2024-03-25 | Here is another card using the Lorna Label Pop Up (die set by Karen Burniston) - this time I turned it sideways. I love sharing ways to get more use out of our dies More details on my blog: paintedmountaincards.blogspot.com/2024/03/springtime-pop-up-card.html
Accordion Card with Candles Karen Aicken 2024-03-22 | I had another play with the Birthday Candles Add Ons by Karen Burniston. This was designed to go with her Fancy Label Accordion die set and I wanted to try it with 2 pages. It worked out OK but next time I’ll do it with 4 pages. I was mailing this and needed international postage so didn’t want it to be too bulky. Details on my blog: paintedmountaincards.blogspot.com/2024/03/accordion-card-with-candles.html
Butterflies and Bunny Easter Card Karen Aicken 2024-03-21 | I was so happy with how pretty this card front turned out, I decided not to add a pop up inside 😱 Details on my blog: paintedmountaincards.blogspot.com/2024/03/butterflies-bunny-easter-card.html
