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Black Ice Techniques x3

In todays Pink Frog Facebook Live I share 3 different techniques using the Black Ice idea. so take a look and have a go as it is fun.

All products I have used can be found here https://www.pinkfrogcraftsandcards.co.uk/dawn-macfie-craft-along-140525-4pm-446-c.asp

 

Filed Under: Cards, Free Tutorials

Facebook Live Craft-Along Gatefold Pop Out Card


Here is the the Gatefold Pop Out Card I made in this Craft-Along Live. Using Pink Frog 18cm x 24cm (5″x7″) Card Blanks with additional folds to create a different style of card.




Take 18cm x 24cm (5″ x 7″)card and on long side score in at 6cm (2 1/5″) at both ends.
Cut 21cm x 11 cm (8 1/4″ x 4 1/2″) and score in at 1.5cm and 3cm ( 1/2″ x 1″)on long side at both ends
Cut 19cm x 9cm (7 1/2″ x 3 1/2″) and score in at 1.5cm and 3cm ( 1/2″ x 1″)on long side at both ends
Cut 17cm x 7cm (6 3/4″ x 2 3/4″)and score in at 1.5cm and 3cm ( 1/2″ x 1″)on long side at both ends
Decorative panels for Front of card;
Cut 2 at 17.5cm x 5.5cm (6 3/4″ x 2 1/4″)
Cut 2 at 17cm x 5cm ( 6 1/2″ x 2″)
Decorative Panels for Inside of card;
Cut 2 at 17.5cm x 5.5cm (6 3/4″ x 2 1/4″)
Cut 1 at 10.5cm x 6.5cm (4 1/4″ x2 1/2″)
Cut 1 10cm x 6cm (4″ x 2 1/4″)

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Spinning Christmas Card from Pink Frog Crafts

A super quick mantle piece pleaser card using all Pink Frog Craft products. This is using the Pink Frog Craft products and the Cut in -Cut out Dies.

Pink Frog products I have used;

  • 15cm x 42cm Light Blue Card x 2
  • Rose Gold Card
  • Opal Card
  • Cut in Cut out Snowflake Die
  • Snow Globe Stamp Set
  • Red line Tape
  • EVA Glue
  • Anti clogging fine nozzle glue bottlesPink Frog crafts & Cards https://www.pinkfrogcraftsandcards.co.uk/Create & Craft TV Pink Frog Brand Shop https://createandcraft.com/brand/535/pink-frog-crafts

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Card- Christmas Cut In – Cut Out Dies



Here is a super quick Christmas Card using Pink Frog products.

  • 15cm x 42cm dark Blue unscored card.
  • Rose Gold Card
  • Opal Card
  • Cut in Cut out Candle Die
  • Holly sprig Die
  • Ivy Die
  • Red line Tape
  • EVA Glue
  • Anti clogging fine nozzle glue bottles.

Pink Frog crafts & Cards https://www.pinkfrogcraftsandcards.co.uk/

Create & Craft TV Pink Frog Brand Shop https://createandcraft.com/brand/535/pink-frog-crafts

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One Sheet Invitation idea

Using just one sheet of Pink Frog speciality A3 card I made this one sheet invitation. with the pocket you have plenty of room to add extra cards of information. this idea would work well for many occasions. I demonstrated this on Create and Craft TV during the Pink Frog Card and Crafts Show.

Here is my step by step video with all the measurements you will need.

Filed Under: Cards, Free Tutorials, Off the Page Projects

How to make C6 Card Blanks from Pink Frogs 15cm x 42cm Unscored Card

Here is all the measurements you need to make your Pink Frog 15cm x 42cm Unscored Card Blanks into C6 Card Blanks. This means you get even more versatility for your card blanks.
Card Fold Instructions to turn 15cm x 42cm to C6 Cards
Firstly cut your 15cm x 42cm Card Blanks to 15cm x 21cm

C6 Half Fold Score on long side at 10.5cm

C6 Tri-Fold Score on Long side at 7cm and 14cm.

C6 Z Fold Score on long side at 5 cm and 10cm

C6 Double Z Fold Card 1—score on long side at 5.5cm and 10.5cm
Card 2—Cut to 10cm x 21cm and score on long side at 10.5cm and 15.5cm
and off set join both pieces together.

C6 Bar Double Z Fold Score on long side at 5.5cm and 10.5cm
and then cut to measure 13cm x 21cm
and off set join both pieces together.

C6 Gate Fold Cut card to 15cm x 20cm and score on the long side
at 5cm from each end.

C6 Side Gate Fold Score on long side at 7.5cm and 18cm

C6 Easel Card with Mat Score on long side at 5.5cm, then at 10.5cm
Cut an extra mat at 15cm x 10.5cm and a stopper of your choice.

C6 Pop Out Card – Card 1 – Score on long side at 10.5cm.
Card 2- Score on long side at 10.5cm and then in at 5.5cm at each end.
Then attach card 2 to card 1

Easy & fast Instruction sheet

Filed Under: Cards, Tips and Techniques

Pop Out Word Card

Using the Pop Out Word Dies from Crafters Companion I have made a card with a twist by adding concertina sides for that real “Wow Factor” when you open up the card. Also perfect as it still lays flat for posting.

Base card is 9″ x 4 1/2″ and scored in half to make a cars size of 4 1/2″ x 7 1/4″

2 pieces of patterned paper 6 3/4″ x 4 1/4″ (for background)

1 piece at 5 3/4″ x 8″ ( this is to cut main Pop Out Word from)

2 pieces at 4″ x 8″ ( these are for the concertina sides)

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Crafter’s Companion – Christmas Tree Exploding Box

This is a video tutorial to show you how to make an exploding box with a difference as inside is a 3D Christmas Tree with lights!

This is very easy to create using the Christmas Tree Dimensional Dies from Crafters Companion. so why not give a Card with a difference this Christmas.
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Gemini – Christmas Dimensional Die- Fireplace

Follow the video tutorial and you to can make this Draw Card using the Christmas Dimensional Fireplace Dies from Crafters Companion.

 

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Gemini – Christmas Dimensional dies- Santa’s Sleigh

These Christmas Dimensional Dies from Crafter’s Companion will bring your Christmas Cards up to a whole new level! These are perfect for those extra special cards. Follow the video tutorial and you too can make your own.

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Build a Scene – Happily Ever After – Video Tutorial

Happy Ever AfterFront cover-Happy Ever After These Build a Scene Dies from Crafters Companion can be used in so many ways from simple cards to advanced projects. Here I have used the Happily Ever After Die set to create a Story Star Book. Just follow the video tutorial and you too can create your own!

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Build a Scene – Wisteria Window- Video Tutorial

Wisteria Window

You to can create this card using the Build-a-Scene Dies from Crafters Companion. The Wisteria Window is an Online Exclusive so don’t miss out! Here is a video tutorial so you can craft along with me and make your own.

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