Revisiting A Window Card Favorite

Well hello, it's Sheila aka SassyLady today I want to show you what it takes to become a Sassy Card that some lucky person will receive in the mailbox. It isn't easy and I make lots of blunders before the final card is actually sent. Let me take you down the wrong road first... Along with a crooked little mug this little guy has had a hard time just making it to card form. Let's face it we all go through projects like this but the main thing is to keep going until we have a final project. Hang in there with me.

The above card became a prototype.  This card is a time eater, well the prototype was because of my blunders!

Let me say that the cut size is perfect!!! No problems with the size, I laid the paper wrong on the mat and boy did that create a mess! and I think that is why his little mug never fit right, or it could be when I flipped the card becasue the color had a little flaw... I ran into the problems putting this little gem together too. Let's go through this step by step. The cut is wonderful, just be sure you cut one accetate of the plain box. I think I bumped my head when I decided to flip the base card!

I put all my pieces in a zip lock bag... notice the ribbon it never made it to the final card. I remembered it after all pieces were intact and you can not take the window out after you have everything glued down. I always put the ribbon on last... not so with this card. To put together properly place all your top pieces together and also your ribbon then adhere the window, frame and zebra pieces. Reserve tying until the card is put together.

Next problem I didn't want the window to move so I used the zig two-way glue all along the edge. Don't do it!!! The glue got too close to the edge and went on the accetate.... what a nightmare trying to remove this. The right way is to use your ATG or I used the Glue Glider Pro along the edge. Then I ran into the next couple of problems. I used my Zyron and ran the frame and zebra pieces thru. Oh it worked great except for the little glue balls that come off of that. On normal paper it would be fine. I am using accetate as a little window.... it looks wonderful until you get glue or glue balls on it and you try to clean off! I have had baked on chicken, beans or pork chops that come off a glass baking dish easier than getting that glue off! So use the ATG guns for the frame and very carefully the Zip Dry Glue or ATG for the little bodies.

See the glue didn't even get that close...

It looks even, doesn't it? Wrong it seeped out. Be VERY careful if you use glue.

Now doesn't that look cute witht the window in? Now just add the body part layers.

I used a white mat on the bottom and then I took the piece that came out of the frame and placed back in the window added some Zip Dry Glue and brought my back up to the front so it would be centered perfectly from the window.

I left the little eye pieces in so it would look like the back of the zebras head.

This is the completed prototype ready for a final cut and some bright Sassy papers. Mind you this card is good as it is, and I will use and send out. I guarantee you the little window is clean!!! But to be a Sassy Card ready for give-away it must go together easier and look great, so this is the right way to put this card together...

First I picked out a yummy paper and cut. Then I placed all the items in a little baggie for when I had time to put together. If you do this at home be sure to prepare all pieces ahead of time. I trimmed the frame just under an 1/8" so it would close properly.

I made sure to mark the top with a little arrow, leaving now margin for error, and placed it in the little baggie.

I chalked his/her little mug and make sure if you do this at home to make the mouth darker and keep the little mouth in reserve.

Notice I took a little piece of mesh and placed behind the head since out gypsy does not do hide contour I wanted to keep those eyes so they would be glued down for the back of it's head. I started sticking my other little parts on it too so nothing would get lost.

When it was time to put my kit together I got out my Zip Dry, Glue Glider Pro and the little kit. I set aside 10 minutes to do this and it took twelve.

Take your goodies out of your little bag you made and get them in order. That way you will make sure you have everything and you will move faster in the long run. You will also have a good idea of what order to assemble. I try to make 5 cards per week so I always have something on hand to do during my down times. If I miss my lunch with the ladies I just close myself up in the office later in the day and make a little card with one of my handy kits. Some cards are easy and only takes 3 minutes to put together, but not this one!

Here is a good shot of the Zebra and his/her little face attached to the mesh.... no lost parts here.

Then I just start assembling, easy as 1-2-3!

The front of my card went exactly as planned I even remember to put the ribbon on this time before glueing in the window!

Then I glued around the entire edge and on his/her little body... notice how the ribbon is taped down? I didn't want it to fall off in this process. I did not place a bow in until the card was completely together.

I then placed the accetate down.

Then I used my Glue Pro Glider around the entire edge of the frame and placed it on the card. Lining up the bottom and sides.

See how nicely it fits and it is so nice and colorful. I then added the white of the Zebra, and then used Zip Dry glue to the black of the Zebra remembering to place a small piece of ribbon around the neck and tape down before completed and placed the Zebra back onto the window. It looks as if one piece because it matched perfectly.

I adhered my paper to the inside bottom of the card so the inside matched perfectly.

Doesn't that look nice?

The card looks nice from all directions. I love this paper from the DCVW Mariposa stack.

Now see how much easier it is when you know what you are doing. I love the little window in this card and you know, its ok to see handwritting through it. I remember a couple of years back finding a letter from my wonderful Aunt Marion and I just stared at it without even reading just remembering how special she was to me. You see she has been gone for many years, but I recognized her handwritting and imediately my heart was filled with love and my head was filled with fond memories of times gone by. So thats where the Sass is in this weeks card... just a sweet little glimpse of special little words that your loved one will hold onto and treasure for a lifetime!

I know this was a long post today, but hopefully you learned something new and if nothing else will continue with a project to completion in the future rather than just scrap it. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Remember  the recipient will never know where your mistakes are, only you will.

Everybody can have this card all you do is download and you can make your own with this Sassy Zebra - Gypsy Kit or Sassy Zebra - DS Kit. ENJOY & HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Thank you for your sweet words or encouragement as they always inspire me to keep scrapping any sharing things with you.

Cute Little Partial Shape Card

Now isn't he just too handsome? I had so much fun with my partial shape card videos that I made for last weeks Gypsy Made Simple that I just had to put together this little card too. Don't you just love him? Here is the link for Making Partial Shape Cards just in case you missed last weeks instructions so you too can make a card. There are just so easy. I had this card designed in 3 minutes!!!  I doubled it up to in no time at all I had two complete cards!

 Here is what my Gypsy screen looks like. The photo on the left was cut once and on the right twice.

Don't you just love these YUMMY papers? 1 1/2 sheets DCVW and 2 scraps and I have 2 beautiful cards.

After the card was cut I scored it on my score pal.

Oops, I my first cut I made the layers wrong so no problem I just took out the little dots from the purple and glued them on separately. It worked great and has the same look.

These are all the pieces and in a matter of 10 minutes the card was put together.

I stamped the face with my Peachy Keen stamps and colored in the whites with my gel pen.

See how easy the layer fit.

I used glossy accents on the eyes to make them shimmer.... these are still well so they look a little cloudy.

This is the goofed up card, can't hardly tell can you?

Here is the inside of the card. I just kept it simple. You know sometime all we need is a simple little card to show someone we car. The neat thing is our simple cards are better than the best from the store!

I hope you enjoyed today's little project, it was so much fun to make. I figure it took 1 hour to make the two cards, from design, choosing paper, cutting to completion. Now that's the type of card we all need on file on our Gypsy!!! Here is the A2L Dinosaur Gypsy file for you.

Thanks for your sweet sweet words of encouragement, your comments always inspire me to continue to share with you.

Gypsy Made Simple - Making A Partial Shape Card

It is Gypsy Made Simple Saturday and I am so excited to bring this project to you today. You will learn how to make a partial shape card today and you will love how easy they are and so unique. Above is my card without a sentiment on it because I can add what I need later be it a Happy Birthday, Thank You, Miss You or even a Get Well Soon! Please get your drink, and turn your Gypsy on because you will want to learn how to do this type of card and have it ready for use in your own private stash!

The first video is great for a wide card.... I had to chuckle when I reviewed it as I didn't have all the pieces to the little puppy while I was talking to you. You know you make me nervous every time I do one of these videos, don't you? This week I expect you to play along, make and post your creation so I know you like what you see.

Here is a close up of the base of the card with the preview on so you can see where it will cut.

And another closeup of all the layers. Note I did do it two up so I could make two cards at one time!

This second video is showing an A2 Card that is Long and if you time me you will see I made this card in just under 3 1/2 minutes! Not bad hey? Now remember the secret to doing a card so fast is my template... notice 1 page(template) has the 4x25x11 and the 2nd page or base layer has the size all ready to work with; 4.25x9.5 (note sometimes you may want to adjust that). All I had to do was choose my artwork! Cool hey?

Too get the puffy nose I used the little piece that came out of the dog layer, used my Xyron and then added black glitter.

Then I used a VERY HEAVY layer of crystal effect from SU (or Glossy Accents) as you see on the photo on the left. I used red stickles on the collar and set both aside until they dried. I might add when you make a coat this heavy it takes hours for it to dry. While they were drying I scored and folded the base.

Then proceeded to assemble the little puppy. I used little google eyes with eyelashes that I purchased from Hobby Lobby.

When the nose was dry I secured it in place. See how it is lifted or puffy instead of just flat?

Applying Glitter And Setting It.

First run the object face down through your Xyron. Rub off any excess glue.

I used my tweezers to hold it while I sprinkled the glitter on evenly. Make sure it is completely covered.

Then I set it on a scrap piece of card stock and covered it with another piece of card stock and ran it through my Cuttlebug. The sandwich was the A-B-C plate with the card stock in between. I then ran it through back and forth a couple of times.

Doesn't it look great? It adheres so well and very little comes off when you run you fingers across it. You will love the effect it gives.

Now for my long card I used the little crab from Create a Critter. My paper is so glittery I just love it and it was one of my scraps but I think it was from My Minds Eye. After layering all I need to do was apply the little google eyes and this card was good to go.

Isn't he just too handsome? And he only took 3 1/2 minutes to design and I used scrap paper to boot! You gotta love that!

That's it for today and I want to thank you for spending time with me, I sure hope you learned something new and enjoyed today's projects. Wasn't it easy and just think you too can design a card in 3 1/2 minutes too.

Now I CHALLENGE YOU TO make a card and then link it up on my blog so we can see what you did and how much you are growing with your skills. These are basic skills that you are learning and they will be your stepping stones for everything you design in the future. Remember if you have any questions be sure to email me at ShesASassyLady@hotmail.com or if there is any area that you want me to cover please do the same as I am using your questions and suggestions for future Gypsy Made Simple features.

Thanks for your continued support and sweet words of encouragement. Your comments are what inspire me to share with you.