After seeing this tutorial on Splitcoast Stampers I decided I needed to try one. I didn't have a Coluzzle so I thought I would just trace a circle shape and cut that out. Even though that worked, I wasn't pleased with the results so with money from my last class I ordered the Coluzzle. I had purchased some thin magnets and was ready to go. Well, my magnets weren't nearly strong enough to stick to each other, let alone through layers of cardstock. So I hunted down some of the magnets that the tutorial suggested. Most places were out of stock so I finally found some on Ebay. I was happy when they came yesterday. I would like to use this card and possibly a 2, 5, 7, 10 box for my May stamping class. Here is the card I made, both closed and open.
A friend of mine suggested putting the magnet behind the paper on the front flap of the card instead of behind the paper on the inside of the card, I think I will try that on the next one I make!
Brae and Ruby are doing okay. The cone is driving me nuts, he keeps bumping into me with it and it hurts. The incision looks like it is healing well, counting down the days until he can be a normal dog again!
2 comments:
Love your color choices on this! I haven't tried a flap card. Maybe something we need to try out on a weekend stamping get together.
Jane
Sorry, me again. I just wanted to say for a lot of "closure" cards I use self stick velcro. You can but it in tabs (which I then cut in half or fourths). Stick half to the front part of the card and then close the card (which'll stick the other part exactly where you need it on the inside of the card). I think if you used the whole velcro square it might make the card too difficult to open and they might risk ripping the paper. But just a little bit works wonders.
Jane
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