Monday, August 13, 2007

Up for a Kick Stand Card?

What you are about to see is a new card layout I came up with the other day in the car, on my way to church. I thought that it would be fun layout to play with, and it was. I call it my Kick Stand Card. ;) You can make the "kick stand" with any of the big punches, or create your own size, like I did here. (The card I'm posting tomorrow used the Marvy Oval Scallop Giga Punch.) This is the closed card.

As you can see, the PP on the inside of the card is visible on the front. However, the next one that I make will have more of a contrast between the inside and out, I think. Also, I probably could have gotten a better picture of the standing card, but you can see that the scalloped rectangle holds up the card when in a standing position, like a "kick stand"! This is the (obviously ;)) open view of the card. I used some more of the pieces of Hot Stuff and It's Elemental to create a place to sign the card.
The cups on the front are paper pieced, and I used the new blue rhinestone brads (SU!) to create the cup hooks.
I hope that you like it, because I have more coming! Hopefully, they'll only get better! This is a great card to use that really wide ribbon and patterned paper you've been hording! {You know you have some, and if you don't...why the heck not??? (grin)} All you do is cut off the bottom 1 1/4 inches from the end of the folded card. Then use Sticky Strip to adhere the "kick stand" to the card bottom. And (at the risk of sounding cheesy) have fun! :)
xox,
Kirsten
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Fine Print...
CS - C. Chip, Rock (SU!), PTI; PP - Crate Paper and Urban Lily; Rhinestone Brads (SU!); Stamps - MFT's Hot Stuff and It's Elemental; Cuttlebug with Swirl Folder; AC ribbon; Scallop Scissors; Ink - Rock, Timber Brown Stazon

27 comments:

  1. Kirsten, you are so talented! I love this card!

    Amy

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  2. just like a tent topper, but at the bottom. Very fun name for it!

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  3. What a neat idea...can't wait to see more!

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  4. What an awesome idea! Thank you!

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  5. Love this card and anything coffee related...of course!

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  6. AMAZING! I love this so much...I may to to do a little CASE-ing. Thanks for the inspiration :O)

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  7. I love it. I'll be trying one of those tomorrow! I love these clever sketches you've benn coming up with.

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  8. I love your new card design. And this card is so pretty. I can't believe you cut all those tiny pieces separte for the cups. I couldn't figure out how you got the coloring so perfectly even. Looks GREAT!

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  9. Cute idea - this idea is going in my idea book!

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  10. Such a cute design. Going to try this one. Looking forward to see more. TFS :)

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  11. What an adorable card, Kirsten -- I can't wait to try that layout!

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  12. What a great idea....I love unique cards and this one is a winner!

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  13. I love it!! This is a VERY cool design! Absolutely Brilliant!!!

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  14. What a creative card...I just LOVE your stuff!

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  15. This ROCKS Kirsten! What an awesome idea! I gott try this!!

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  16. Awesome card, Kirsten!

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  17. What a cool card concept! You're brilliant! And, of course, I love the coffe set! TFS!

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  18. LOVE the kick stand idea!! I'm gonna have to try this out!! Thanks for the inspiration!!

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  19. I tried one of your cards tonight. Thanks for sharing your great design. Here it is:

    http://bethanypaull.blogspot.com/2007/08/kick-stand-card.html

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  20. Great idea - I'll have to give this a try. Love all the cards on your blog - great inspiration!

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  21. I love your Kickstand Card -- you're so clever, and they're so cute! I had to try one, so here it is: http://flowersandink.blogspot.com/2007/08/limited-supplies-kickstand-card.html

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  22. What a cool card!! Will have to try this style soon! Thanks for sharing.

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  23. This is definately on my to do list....very kewl design. TFS

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  24. I really love this card! Great colors, fun fun fun idea!

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  25. I had to give you kick stand card a shot. Wowza! Thanks so much for sharing your splendid idea. I love it. Care to check mine out?

    http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/652445?cat=500&ppuser=87307

    Thanks again - Regina

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  26. I love your new idea. I think your card is very pretty.

    Mary

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  27. So sweet idea..really inspiring work....!!!!!

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