What do you think of the title? I didn't know what to name this template so this will have to do:) I came up with this after my son received a birthday invitation in a similar style. His had two sliders so I thought I could come up with one with three. And truthfully, you could follow the same template and have a million tiers (or 34, right mom?)
I thought that this card style would be super sweet for a photo card, a birth announcement, an invitation, a gift card holder or simply a wow surprise greeting.
I used the Sweet Pea DSP for this card and watercoloured in Dusty Durango, Pumpkin Pie, Bermuda Bay, Taken with Teal, Apricot Appeal, More Mustard, Night of Navy and Not Quite Navy. I think this has got to be one of my favourite cards I've ever made and I think a lot of this is the colour combinations.
The stamps I used on this card are Tote-ally Tess, Owl Together, Party Hearty and the new SAB set with the Birthday greeting. I did a lot of masking for the balloons and when stamping, I basically only stamped the top of the balloon and then drew the strings on with a black marker.
I will write the dimensions of this card here on my post but I do encourage you to check out the video as the dimensions will be easier to understand. I have not included the layers of watercolour paper and cardstock dimensions here, but you can just make yours to fit. I do recommend making this in DSP as there are nine layers of paper just to make the shell of this card and that would be REALLY thick if you use SU cardstock.
TOP LAYER: 3 x 9 3/8 scored at 3 1/8 and 6 3/8
MIDDLE LAYER: 3 3/8 x 10 1/4 scored at 3 3/8 and 6 7/8. You need to create two slits on the one end (doesn't matter which end) that are 2 inches long and begin 3/8 of an inch from the top of the DSP and are 1 1/2 inches apart. The first slit is 7/8 of an inch from the 6 7/8 score line. (again, this may make more sense if you check out the video)
BOTTOM LAYER: 4 1/2 x 11 5/8 scored at 3 7/8 and 7 3/4. You need to create two slits on the one end (doesn't matter which end) that are 2 1/2 inches long and begin 5/8 of an inch from the top of the DSP and are 1 3/4 inches apart. The first slit is 1 of an inch from the 7 3/4 score line.
I hope you enjoy today's card and give it a try! It actually comes together really quickly! Have fun and enjoy your Friday!
Take care,
Heather
Here is today's video:
Great work as always Heather -- I just wish I could come and work with you in your studio for a month and grab some talent!
Posted by: Kathryne | August 14, 2011 at 01:12 AM
I love your tutorial! I made a version of this card and tweeked the measurements a little bit. I am still embellishing it, but will post a pic of it and a link to you soon on my blog. Please come check it out! Thanks for sharing this design!
Posted by: Michelle | June 30, 2010 at 12:37 PM
Heather, I love this card! I've been playing around with some that I've made over the last couple days. Last night I tried to make one that could be a gift card holder. I used the slit punch on a piece of cardstock and put it on the second tier. It didn't really work out tho. Have you made one with a gift card holder on one of the tiers? If so, any tips?
Posted by: Ashley | June 18, 2010 at 12:10 PM
Heather, thanks for the tut for this card.
If you would like to see the version that I made
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1682254?&cat=500&ppuser=205884
niki
Posted by: niki | April 20, 2010 at 05:10 PM
Heather, thanks for the tut for this card. It really was not that difficult to make. If you would like to see the version that I made after your teaching...I have placed it on my blog at www.debidabbles.blogspot.com.
Anyway...thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Debi Opielowski | April 09, 2010 at 12:52 AM
ok.. it didn't take my link how I posted it so you can find it here: http://havinganartatack.blogspot.com/2010/03/non-traditional-card-challenge_15.html
Posted by: Nina | March 24, 2010 at 04:17 PM
Hi Heather, seen this type card on Curt's blog which lead me to your tutorial, which by the way I just love!! Thought you might like to see my card.. which you can find
here This really ended up being an easy card to make as well... thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Nina | March 24, 2010 at 04:16 PM
Wow, what a fun card! Thank you so much for sharing with us, your video is really easy to follow. Luv th Tote-ally Tess stamp set & the color combo!
Posted by: Rita | February 26, 2010 at 08:17 PM
This is wonderful! I found you from Curt's blog! So glad that he led me here! Am going to look now for a 'follow' link! TFS...
Posted by: Patti J. | February 25, 2010 at 04:27 PM
Your card is awesome, I just made one!!! Thanks for sharing ;-)
Posted by: Candice Schwartz | February 19, 2010 at 11:59 AM
Seriously? You have taken slider cards to a whole new level. I am so glad I am following your blog on my Google Reader. this card absolutely rocks. I can't wait to try it. It's so awesome! Love, love, love it!
Posted by: Dana Bincer | February 18, 2010 at 11:05 PM
Love it, I'm going to try to make one right now.Thanks so much for sharing!!!!
Posted by: Pat | February 16, 2010 at 06:49 PM
Love it!!! I am making them right now for my birth announcement. Thanks for coming up with this just in time for my new little girl. I can't wait.
Posted by: Jill Wakefield | February 16, 2010 at 12:10 PM
Can't wait to try out this card. LOVE IT!
Posted by: Christie | February 14, 2010 at 03:27 PM
Heather, I love that vintage set I think I might need it, lol.
Nathan, I loved the work you did on your Grandma's Birthday card--I am sure she is going to love it. When my son was very young he liked to do crafts too with me.
Lorri
Posted by: Lorri Vallese | February 13, 2010 at 02:21 PM
This is awesome! I can't wait to give this a try!!!
Posted by: wendyp | February 12, 2010 at 08:43 PM
This is awesome. what a fantastic job you did! Love it
Posted by: Gardenia | February 12, 2010 at 08:06 PM
wow, liked it
Posted by: shery | February 12, 2010 at 05:28 PM
This is card is awesome!! I can't wait to make one.
You rock girl!!!
Posted by: Anne Granger | February 12, 2010 at 05:14 PM
That is absolutely AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE it. Can't wait to make one. Thanks so much for sharing!!!!
Posted by: Ruth Norton | February 12, 2010 at 12:53 PM
wow!! that's awesome!! thanks for teaching it. I love watching your videos!
Posted by: Maria | February 12, 2010 at 12:18 PM
Love it, love it heather!
Posted by: Shelly | February 12, 2010 at 10:53 AM
Hi Heather, I love this card! I have never seen one like it before, what a creation you have made. I really like the color combo. The recipient is going to think that this card is really tricky and quite hard to make, not to say labor intensive as well, but we know better. Thanks for sharing, and I can't wait until I am able to make this type of card. Once again, You Rock Baby!
Trish in Wisconsin
Posted by: Patricia Hoffman | February 12, 2010 at 10:45 AM
it's a wowers of a card; thanks for the video; now, off I go to purchase a whoe lot of stamps to mail my creation!
Posted by: Susan | February 12, 2010 at 10:35 AM
Heather, thanks so much for doing the video...what a great card...
Posted by: rebecca | February 12, 2010 at 10:16 AM
WOW!!! This is an amazing card!! I'm going to be in "heather's blog withdrawl" for the next week as I wont have internet access where i'm headed... how will i make it?? :)
Posted by: Lisa | February 12, 2010 at 09:01 AM
This is fabulous, Heather!!
Posted by: Marla | February 12, 2010 at 08:43 AM
heather, your blog is lovely and such a pleasure to see! Thanks for your hard work and generosity!
Posted by: Ruth Bingle | February 12, 2010 at 03:54 AM
What an awesome card Heather! I love your blog and visit you daily! Love that you're doing videos again!!!!
Posted by: Allison | February 12, 2010 at 01:52 AM
Heather, I have been following your blog for a long while now I check it every night to see what is new. I have to tell you I think this card is absolutely amazing, I cannot wait to make this type of card for my son. Thank you so much for sharing it.
Posted by: Rickie | February 12, 2010 at 12:45 AM