Saturday, May 23, 2026

A PLACE TO START - LAVENDER DIAGONAL CROSSOVER CARD

 Hello, Crafty Makers!

I learned a new card design last week. It is not new, but it is new to me, and I love it. I have so many ideas floating around in my head. This is a versatile and super-easy base! 
The beauty of this card base is that it only requires:
One sheet (8-1/2" x 11")
Two Scorelines
4-1/4" on the short side
5-1/2" on the long side
Three Cuts

The Sentiment Stamp is Unbranded.
 It is one of my favorites! (Click )


The Iccceemee Retro Manuscript Papers are available 
In my Amazon Store: Coffee, Crafts, & Life
This pre-cut floral is no longer available, but there are numerous metal dies in this design.

The Floral dies and Embossing Folder 
 available in my Amazon Store.








Stuff I Used
Many of the supplies used in this project are available in my Amazon Store: Coffee, Crafts, & Life. (Crafty Projects)

These links are for objects that are not in my store.

WRMK - Glue Squeeze
Ribbon - Really Reasonable Ribbon (closed)

Thanks for Stopping By!
Hugz,
Chana Malkah


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Monday, May 4, 2026

A PLACE TO START #202405 -ANYTHING GOES w/Optional Twist: FANCY FOLD

 Hello, Crafty Peoples!

I love fancy fold challenges! They generally give me an opportunity to work on my math skills!😄

Please join us at A Place to Start 

Share your latest "Twisted" creation.


This is my first "Zig Zag" Card. There are lots of variations of this type of card base, but as a novice, I figured my best bet was sticking to the basic fold.
I was inspired by a project I saw on Pinterest. That project is gorgeous, with loads of flowers and leaves on the front panel. I was in a time crunch, and also, when I CASE a project, I try to honor the rule of changing at least three things. 
  •  I used a decorative die cut rather than an actual circle die cut on my back panel.
  • I did not use a second circle die on my back panel.
  • I decided to use two large flowers with a couple of leaves.
  • I used totally different colors.
This card design is a gold mine for those maximalists who enjoy decorating every inch of their card real estate. It also serves those of us who are more minimalist in our design POV, as color and shape can create interest without embellishments.
I made one mistake that actually caused me to post my project late (we will not discuss waiting until the last possible moment to start my project. We will not discuss it!). Anymahoo, I used a super-smooth Lux paper and tried to stamp on it with Archival ink. Well, it smeared like crazy. As soon as I took the picture, I removed the sentiment using 99% Isopropyl Alcohol. I need to match the paper color and add the sentment back as a separate piece.

You can find this wonderful Sunflower Stamp and Die Set in
My Amazon Store


Thanks for Stopping By!
Hugz!
Chana Malkah

A Place to Start
613 Avenue Create

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