Making Bay Window Cards - easier than you think!

Check out these FUN fold Bay Window cards!  They really give the look and feel of a bay window, and I must say - are easier to make than I expected.  I went through several videos before I found one that I really like, from Deb Smeak.  It makes sense, and has a good finished look.

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I only made three cards this week, and I had another one already finished for the end.  I'll also include pictures of my protoypes at the end of this post.  Measurements for all cards are the same.  The differences you'll see are which designer series papers you use for which sizes....

For the first card, I went with all the same DSP.  I cut all the strips from one 6x6 piece from the Hello, Irresistible pack.  Also cut a couple of the flowers from that paper pack as well.  Notice as you look at the card, there are (5) DSP panels.  The furthest right panel is actually a separate piece that is popped up, and holds the card tucked together.   Please watch the video for scoring and assembly!

Paper Measurements:

• Flirty Flamingo:  4 1/4" x 11", score on the long side at 1/4", and 4 1/2", then flip it over towards YOU.  Score at 1 1/2", 3 1/4", and 5 1/2".
• Flirty Flamingo:  1" x 4 1/4"
• DSP pieces:  (2) 3/4" x 4", (2) 1" x 4", and (1) 1 1/2" x 4"
• Basic White:  4" x 5 1/4", for inside of the card

The 3/4" pieces are for the outside edges.  1" panels go down next to those, and the 1 1/2" panel is for the center.

This picture shows the card folded flat-ish, for mailing.  See that little 1/4" at the end?  That's what secures it in place.

Inside of the card shows you the raised up 1" x 4 1/4" piece that the 1/4" edge tucks under.

I did hand-cut those flowers, after I taped them on to some Basic White scrap.   Greeting label is cut from the He's All That dies.  I stamped the greeting, then took a Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blend to doodle around the edge, to give it a little more color.

Finished with some Pastel Gems (gold).

Stamps:  Layered Leaves

Ink:  Flirty Flamingo

Paper:  Flirty Flamingo, Basic White, Hello, Irresistible DSP

Other:  He's All That dies, Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blend, Pastel Gems (gold)

Next I wanted to give you an idea for using different designer series papers.  See here, the outer most panels are the same, then the next panels coming in are the same, and the middle is different.  These papers are no longer available, but you get the idea.  

I stamped and hand-cut my little sea turtles.  I decided after the fact to add some Crystal Effects to their shells, so I did that before I took the picture.  

Paper Measurements:

• Night of Navy:  4 1/4" x 11", score on the long side at 1/4", and 4 1/2", then flip it over towards YOU.  Score at 1 1/2", 3 1/4", and 5 1/2".
• Night of Navy:  1" x 4 1/4"
• DSP pieces:  (2) 3/4" x 4", (2) 1" x 4", and (1) 1 1/2" x 4"
• Basic White:  4" x 5 1/4", for inside of the card

I punched a scrap of Basic White with the Decorative Circle punch, then stamped some bubbles across in Pool Party ink.  Add the greeting in Night of Navy ink so it stands out a little bit.  Turtles are popped up.

Finish with Iridescent Rhinestones.

Stamps:  Sea Turtle, Inked & Tiled

Ink:  Balmy Blue, Coastal Cabana, Pool Party, Night of navy

Paper:  Night of Navy, Basic White, Seaside Bay DSP

Other:  Decorative Circle punch, Crystal Effects, Iridescent Rhinestones

With the last card, I wanted to show that you can create a "window scene".  The outer two panels are the same - here I embossed with the Timber folder, and then the 3 inner most panels are cut sequentially from your paper so the edges all line up.  I cut apart one of my cards from this month's Paper Pumpkin for this card!  I love that kit!

I added some Linen Thread and kept the greeting simple.  Layered it and popped it up.

Top left card is my first one.  I split the greeting up.  I love those trees!

Paper Measurements:

• Copper Clay:  4 1/4" x 11", score on the long side at 1/4", and 4 1/2", then flip it over towards YOU.  Score at 1 1/2", 3 1/4", and 5 1/2".
• Copper Clay:  1" x 4 1/4"
• DSP/embossed CS pieces:  (2) 3/4" x 4", (2) 1" x 4", and (1) 1 1/2" x 4"
• Basic White:  4" x 5 1/4", for inside of the card

Again - I embossed the 3/4" x 4" strips of Copper Clay with the Timber folder.  It really makes me think of the bay window we had at our house growing up - with the wood paneling walls!

Stamps:  Inked & Tiled

Ink:  Mossy Meadow

Paper:  Copper Clay, Very Vanilla, May 2023 Paper Pumpkin Kit (Exploring In Color)

Other:  Double Oval punch, Linen Thread, Metallic Dots

Now for my prototypes - my first used the Hello, Lady bug stamp/punch and a piece of Country Gingham Designer Series papers in Sweet Sorbet.

Another with Parakeet Party and retired Butterfly Kisses papers...

And one from Cindy M using some really cute kitten papers!

Don't forget about my May 2023 Workshop that closes on Tuesday 5/30 - ToniStamps: May 2023 Virtual Workshop - Beautiful Balloons

This coming Thursday, I'll be presenting my June 2023 Virtual Workshop featuring the Stargazing suite of products! There's also a sale on Designer Series Paper that will run June 1-30.  I'll post separately about that in the next few days.

Thanks for visiting, and Happy stamping!

Toni

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