Swing Easel Card

Lately I have spent a lot of time focused on preparing for classes and events, so I made a deliberate decision to craft just for me!  I had seen Sue Vine‘s swing easel card and really liked it.  She doesn’t have exact measurements for her card, but says she based it on one she saw by Amanda Bates, who does have measurements in both metric and inches.  So I went with Amanda’s design, but changed it up with my choices in papers, images and sentiment.

Super-fun, right?

It involves using the paper trimmer to cut and score to make the swinging panel and the folds for the easel.  The large scallop square die referenced in Amanda’s blog has been retired for a number of years and I no longer own it, so I had to measure and cut out the centre square of the Mosaic Mood DSP on the front of the card, too.  I really wanted a creative challenge for my brain, and I got it with this project.

​Here’s what I used to make it:

Information for All Classes:
1:00 – 4:00 PM
Nancy’s Stamping Studio
1801/151 Berkeley Street, Melbourne 3000
1 block E of Haymarket tram stop (19/59) and Flemington Rd/Peel St (58). Also 3 blocks W of Lincoln Sq./Swanston St – UniMelb tram stop. Contact for parking info.

RSVP at least 2 days before class so I can be sure to have enough materials prepared.
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Monthly Card Class
Make 5 projects featuring a variety of techniques and great Stampin’ Up! products. Perfect for experienced and novice crafters!

​$30 – all supplies and afternoon tea included.
 
October
Saturday, 19 October RSVP deadline Thursday, 17 October​

November
SUNDAY, 17 November RSVP deadline Friday, 15 September
​NOTE DAY CHANGE TO SUNDAY
               &
Tuesday, 19 November RSVP deadline Sunday, 17 November

Christmas Stamp-A-Stack   
Saturday, 2 November 1:00 – 5:00 PM 
RSVP deadline Tuesday, 29 October
Attendees will literally stamp a stack of cards!  5 each of 5 designs for a total of 25 cards, all ready to send out for the holidays!  Note: this session may run long (or short) depending on how quickly each individual completes her cards.  Suitable for novice and experienced crafters, though most will feel more comfortable having attended one of my previous sessions.  All supplies and afternoon tea included. $50.

Night Before Christmas Cards
Tuesday-Friday, 5-8 November 1:00 – 4:00 PM or 6:00 – 9:00 PM
Saturday, 9 November 1:00 – 4:00 PM
RSVP & prepayment deadline Tuesday, 29 October 
​Make 20 quick-and-easy cards using the Night Before Christmas Memories & More Card  Pack and coordinating cards & envelopes.  Additional stamps, die-cuts, papers and embellishments will be supplied to complete the designs.  Attendees will have extra Memories & More cards to take home for additional projects.  $70.00 – all supplies and refreshments provided. 

Christmas Countdown Advent Calendar
Tuesday-Friday, 26-29 November 1:00 – 4:00 PM or 6:00 – 9:00 PM
Saturday, 30 November 1:00 – 4:00 PM
RSVP & prepayment deadline Tuesday, 19 November
Participants will make this cute Advent calendar project kit, which will then be ready to fill with small treats or activities.  Cost of $65 includes project kit, and use of my stamps, inks, adhesive, additional embellishments and refreshments. 

Joy of Giving Gift Tags
Tuesday-Friday, 3-6 December 1:00 – 4:00 PM or 6:00 – 9:00 PM
Saturday, 7 December 1:00 – 4:00 PM
RSVP & prepayment deadline Tuesday, 19 November
Your choice:

• 30 tags (includes storage box & stamp set) $65
• 15 tags (includes either the storage box or the stamp set) $35