Double Slider card - For those more advanced Stampers

Welcome back Crafters 

As promised I am here today to tell you a bit about the workshop I held on Monday the 27th March 2017. It is was based on a design I saw by Fran Ward

I have made a 9 page Tutorial that I am offering for $5.00. So if you are interested and would like to give this card a whirl and have a PayPal account please look for the PayPal.Me link at the end of my blog.

 I always prep my classes and do a double check the night before...Around 12 months ago I purchased this large guillotine...I put it away when it turned up as I didn't realise HOW large it was and didn't have the room for it...I finally got out again it around 2 months ago to prep for a large class. WOW what a difference this made to prepping time Seriously cut prep my time by well over half!

  My Guillotine

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All set ready to go

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I made Thank you cards for my customers who placed orders and attached them to their order in a nice little bundle. They loved them so much they asked to do them for the next class!! Pretty Cool :)  I will supply different sentiments for those who want something other than a Thank You card.

My next class is  a Make & Take event to be held on the 24th April 2017

Last Months class pictures

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During the workshops and classes I do normally take pics like the ones above.These above are from last months class...Each lady pictured was present at the workshop for the double slider card workshop though + 4 more.

 I had two new stampers arrive for the advanced workshop, so I had my time filled by aiding two very enthusiastic women, who just wanted to give it a go...I do wish I managed to get a picture of their work...they both did an amazing job. They listened so very well to absolutely every instruction given and also watched how the more advanced ladies worked too.

How I run my Classes

I am sure everyone runs their own workshops and classes a little differently, but I will just give a little run down on what I do for my class attendees and customers.

I hold 1 Make & Take event every month, sometime like Monday I add a workshop in between. This is where we focus on 1 bundle and practice the learn't techniques, for 1 card only.

I always start my workshops and classes with a little chat reminding them all about cleaning stamps and how to use the stamp pads in a correct fashion. Every one who comes treats all of my tools with respect. I have never had any items broken or mistreated, so far and I don't expect too either because of the constant reminding lol :)

I provide each customer with take home catalougues and updates on new products, they are also given a wishlist and a Stampin' Up pen with their catalougues. 

Provided for them every class and workshop is a simple lunch with beverages. I also offer a sample of DSP as a lucky door prize.

I am nearly always running a full class, unless for unknown reasons I have had to change a date...I recommend trying to not make a habit of changing class dates for this reason. Of course some times circumstances do get in the way of this and when this happens most people will understand.

I offer monthly incentives to purchase, but at the same time I don't push that side of it too hard. I always use a Hostess Code and the Hostess Code lasts for 1 month. It is for those who want to purchase Online and they are offered the same incentives as my class attendees. It is closed at the end of class when I place the class order. I always hold my classes as close to the end of the month, for this reason.

Here is a basic list of my incentives. Anyone who place any size order, under $50.00 go into the draw for small non expensive items, such as wink of stella pen or an item that I may have earn't for Free. Those who purchase $50.00 or more go into the draw for a stamp set or bundle (depending on cost of item) If anyone puts a large order in that comes close to the Demo start up price, I always let them know about the savings and other benefits if they join my team and become a hobby demonstrator.

If you are just starting out, I hope that these tips have helped in some small way.

Here is the actual card that we made at the Workshop

Double Slider Card

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We used the Balloon Adventures bundle and the Bella and Friends stamp set.

Some of the techniques used were embossing, sponging blending, reversing an image, fussy cutting and stamping in two different colours . 

The tutorial is for this exact card, but comes with all instructions on how to create the Double Slider Mechanism. Once you have learnt how to create the mechanism itself you can design the front and insides to your own tastes.

Here is the link to purchase the tutorial...

PayPal.Me/KimOliver/5

Please ensure that you add a valid e-mail account in the 'notes to seller' section and that your inbox can hande a large download.

I will send you an e-mail with your tutorial ASAP.

If you would like  a list of items that were used or would like to purchase any of these items I have used then I have added them all to the carousal below.

Thank you so very much for stopping by.

If you have anyquestions please ask them in comments below.

Get Well Soon - Top Ten Winners International Blog Hop

Welcome back crafters :)
Last month I took part in Kylie Bertucci's International  blog highlights for February and I was lucky enough to be voted into the top ten!!
WOWSERS  now that was a surprise!!
I did a little happy dance when I saw that, hehehe

Thank you to all who voted for my card "High Tide"

 I have been invited to take part in the Top 10 Winners Blog Hop.
Our theme is "Get Well Soon" as it ties in with the Feb highlights.
You are currently here with me, Kim Oliver

Now moving along....
 I have seen on a FB page recently a card that had been made using a technique called Double Slider Card...The card I saw was made by Fran Ward but the technique used has been around for some time.

Her design gave me an idea for this Get Well Soon hop and also the Beetles and Bugs stamp set...I hadn't had a chance to use it yet....So, I did get rather excited.
 Hahahaha :)



Here is my card

So You Caught A Bug

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Card Stock and DSP :

1. Thick Whisper White x 2 and 1/2 A4 sheets - 2 piece at 14.5cm x 10.5cm (FRONT and mechanism piece) 1 piece at 8.5cm high and 14.5cm front wide, this is the right slider with the pull out ribbon. I piece at 8.5cm x 13.5cm...this the left slider and only has the slightest edge showing when closed. And 1 optional backing card piece 29cm which is then folded down in half and cut to 10.5 cm wide. 1 piece for stamping the alphabet letters and 1 large bug.
2. Inside the Lines Poppies sheet cut to match the card front.
3. Silver Foil Sheet (Just enough to cut out a hammer and a circle.)
4. Window Sheet

Ink Pads and Colouring Tools :

1. Melon Mambo
2. Pear Pizzaz
3. Watermelon Wonder
4. Calypso Coral
5. Crushed Curry
6. Real Red
7. Tip Top Taupe
8. Clear Wink of Stella
9. Chocolate Chip
10. Water Colour Pencils
11. Aqua Painter
12. Blender Pens
13. Whisper White Re-Inker

Tools and Stamps sets :

1. Jar Of Love stamp set
2. Beetles and Bugs
3. Labeler Alphabet
4. Stitched Shapes Framelits 
5. Layering Circles Framelits
6. Big Shot 
7. Build It Framelits
8. Paper Piercing Tool or tweezers.

Adhesives :

1. Tear and Tape
2. Fine-Tip Glue Pen
3. Glue Dots
4. Foam Adhesive strips

Ephemera :

1. Whisper White Organza Ribbon
2. Rhinestone Basic Jewels
3. 1 strip of 8cm wide x 20cm long plastic bag. To wrap around the mechanism card piece.

Open View

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Method

1. I started by making sure all of my pieces had enough room to trim any tatty edges from after colouring and stamping had ben finished.
2. I coloured the DSP first. I chose a piece that had a small bumble bee image in the corner.
3. I then stamped the letters onto the whisper White making sure I had enough of each letter to complete my sentiments. I also stamped the outline of the largest bug here too. I also stamped the bugs inside colours before I fussy cut everything out (not the bugs legs)
4. I stamped the outline of the bug onto a coloured flower.
5. I layered the fussy cut bug over the stamped image and glued into place.
6. I cut the silver foil and window sheets to make the magnifying glass and glued together using the fine-tip glue pen.
7. I glued the magnifying glass and the sentiment to the DSP and the adhere that to the thick whisper white card stock.
8. I proceeded to the inside slider parts. I stamped the bugs on one side and the jar with flowers and 2 small ladybirtds on the other. I asdded the pins to their backs. I then covered the bugs in Fine-Tip Glue to add dimension and shine...Some bugs also have clear wink of stella added for some sparkle. It rook around 30 minutes for the glue to dry completely so I could put everything together.
9. I glued the sentiment over the jar image and added rhinestones.. 
10. Stamp what ever image you would like inside the card to keep the theme going.

Slider Mechanism

1. For the mechanism card piece...measure 1 cm in from both top and bottom corners on both ends. 
2. Cut a line from one corner down to the other on both ends, so you have a slit either end. 
3. Slide your plastic bag strip into one end, then pull and feed into the other. 
4. Wrap all the way around and fasten close with tear and tape.
5. Place the right hand slider so it hangs about 1cm over the right edge and so it is also level with the left slit underneath.
6. Adhere this card piece to the plastic bag strip at the left slit side. 
7. Place your left card slider under neath then turn everything over. Make sure you only have the slightest edge of the slider showing on the left side of the actual card front. 
8. Line up then adhere as per right slider (but in reverse...hope that makes sense) 
9. Check that all works by gently pulling the right slider card to your right. 
10. Add ribbon and adhere with glue dots. 
11. That's the mechanism completed now to close up!

Back to Method

Okay nearly done!

You will have noticed that the sliders are narrower than the card mechanism, front and back. This is so it slides smoothly.

1. Put your slider machanism to it closed position. 
2. Measure and cut foam adhesive strips for the top and bottom of the right slider card and a piece for the left end. 
3. Peel backing and place your completed card front in place.
4. Turn over and repeat steps 1 through to 3 but remember your short strip of adhesive foam will be on the right end now.
5. OK time to add you card backing into position.

And we're finished...Whew that was one big operation!

But TOTALLY worth it

Just look at this gorgeous card!

Slider Open View

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Click HERE to see the video that I watched to learn how to make this Double Slider Card By Darlene DeVries.

A short video showing the movement of my Double Slider Card

P.S Sorry for my nails :o
Thank you so very much for stopping in and taking the time to view my blog. 

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