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Monday, November 1, 2010

inspiration monday


 my friend donna owns the most spectacular rubber stamp store .  not too long ago, she showed me a wonderful card structure.....



and i thought it would be perfect to make one for our friends who have just welcomed their first baby into the world!  it's really kind of two cards in one.....the smaller piece on the front opens from left to right......



and the larger piece opens from right to left......to reveal a sweet message inside!



and this version contains a little gift card inside!
here's how to make it.....


i've made a quick little video showing the steps.....it's super easy to put these together, and it only takes about five minutes!  have fun!!

you can watch this video in larger format here!

card dimensions:
larger card:  cut one piece 4.25" x 9.5"
score at 4" from the left side
smaller card:  2.75" x 7.5"
score at 3.75"




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30 comments:

  1. SandiNovember 1, 2010 at 9:21 AM

    Lori great card structure, can hardly wait to try one, the tutorial was awesome, thanks for taking the time. Hugs

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  2. debiNovember 1, 2010 at 9:53 AM

    Lori, I too, thank you for sharing this card tut! Can't wait to make one.

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  3. Janie HusbandNovember 1, 2010 at 10:03 AM

    great........wish i could make one right now... thanks for sharing this...i love easy.....

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  4. SaraNovember 1, 2010 at 10:22 AM

    I love this idea! and congrats to your friends on their new addition! :)

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  5. JymiNovember 1, 2010 at 10:31 AM

    something made me think of you today.... glad I stopped by! :)

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  6. Cristi Baxter ClothierNovember 1, 2010 at 10:37 AM

    Great card, Lori! Donna is awesome. Every rubber stamp I own I bought from her. Haven't been out there in years. I need to go pay her a visit soon.

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  7. Diva KreszlNovember 1, 2010 at 10:41 AM

    what a great card! thanks for sharing this how to video

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  8. UnknownNovember 1, 2010 at 11:23 AM

    oh, these are GREAT! I can't wait to give this a try!

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  9. MaryNovember 1, 2010 at 11:27 AM

    wonderful!! thanks for sharing!!

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  10. DoloresNovember 1, 2010 at 1:22 PM

    Once again, thanks Lori, for sharing what you do with us.

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  11. Cynthia SchelzigNovember 1, 2010 at 1:23 PM

    You made lovely cards and I love the layout,,,thanks for the video too:)

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  12. Patty SNovember 1, 2010 at 1:24 PM

    really cute!!! tfs! :-)

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  13. LuckyDogNovember 1, 2010 at 2:47 PM

    How wonderful! And I plan to use it next year when my friend's daughter has her baby!

    Thank you, thank you! XOXO

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  14. DymphieNovember 1, 2010 at 3:12 PM

    Hi Lori, this is such a cute project, love this card structure.

    Thanks for sharing how to make it. I'm gonna link (again) if that's okay? :D

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  15. KerriNovember 1, 2010 at 4:06 PM

    love the layered look of it!

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  16. aimeeNovember 1, 2010 at 5:55 PM

    absolutely darling! i love the "nesting" structure of it - that is like a gift in itself, opening each part to more and more surprises!

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  17. PatNovember 1, 2010 at 6:11 PM

    Great tutorial! You're a magician with the ribbon and bows which always finish things off so nicely.

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  18. DodaNovember 1, 2010 at 6:12 PM

    WoW! Your video making abilities got better and better. What a fab tutorial, and very professional too! Well done!

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  19. LindaNovember 1, 2010 at 7:50 PM

    Hi Lori,

    Love your cards and the structure. Thanks for the tutorial too. Definitely going to make one of these.

    Linda E.

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  20. CreateologyNovember 1, 2010 at 9:12 PM

    Lori thank you for sharing this card and technique. It is a wonderful card that gives much more than normal. Happy creating...

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  21. BeedeebabeeNovember 1, 2010 at 11:23 PM

    Oh Lori! I love this one just as much as I loved your pocket card! Thank you so much for teaching us how to do make it! Your videos are just wonderful!!! Happy November Sweetie! xoxo Paulette =o)

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  22. crystalNovember 2, 2010 at 1:08 AM

    Oh what fun, Lori!

    Thanks so much for a great tutorial. You're a fab teacher and your voice is just lovely!

    I'll have to make some of these for presenting gift cards this Christmas. :-)

    xo :-)

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  23. NancyNovember 2, 2010 at 6:44 PM

    I so appreciate how you give tutorials....this one is great and the cards are sooooo cute....

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  24. julie kingNovember 2, 2010 at 10:55 PM

    loving these, lori!

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  25. chrissyNovember 3, 2010 at 2:21 AM

    you are just the most generous gal i know!
    honest
    and
    truly
    i just love you to pieces.
    xo
    c

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  26. BALLET NEWSNovember 3, 2010 at 12:28 PM

    LOVING the video ! Great idea - looks fun too

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  27. Alexandra MacVeanNovember 3, 2010 at 4:32 PM

    I LOVE this Lori. Thank you for showing us and sharing the lovely tutorial. Now I REALLY want to be creative, regardless of feeling ill! :)

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  28. Jane FarrNovember 4, 2010 at 2:26 PM

    Wonderful Lori! Thanks for sharing. I love hearing your sweet, friendly voice!!! It *is* a great structure. My favorite was the first card, because of your wonderful lettering!! :)

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  29. Christie MinchewNovember 6, 2010 at 3:22 PM

    You've got the cutest ideas and the greatest supplies :). Fun! And I like how you got in all in under 10 minutes. I definitely have to work on that!

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  30. JancalligrapherNovember 6, 2010 at 4:01 PM

    Loved this little video, Lori, and your attention to detail is always outstanding. Thanks for sharing.

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