Designer Swap Week Continues

 

On Monday you saw some fabulous designs from Lisa, including a couple of cute little cards that were a bit outside the box!  I know so many of you loved her mushroom trio design, so today I'm gonna' show you how she made it! 

 

You'll need a few basic supplies: ink, ribbon, cardstock die-cut or cut into the shape of your choice, something to color the mushrooms with (we used our trusty Copic markers), dimensional glaze, adhesive, and foam tape.

Once you've stamped your image, color.

Then add a fun dotted border with a fine-line black pen.

 


The card goes together like a little book.  The front cover and back are joined together by paper folded accordian style.  To make the inside, simply cut a piece of cardstock to 10" x 2¼" (or to whatever size fits the paper you've cut).  Using a scoring tool, score every 2" and fold as shown.

 

Using a strong adhesive, attach one side of your accordian fold to your cover ...

 

And the other side to the back ...

Your end result will look something like this!  Once it's all together, use foam tape to mount the mushroom image to the front cover.  You'll want to put your tape at the top and bottom of the mushroom piece to allow room for ribbon to pass underneath.  That's how it's held together in the end. 

Run your ribbon underneath the mushroom image on the cover and around the back.  Then tie!

A look at it from the side ...

 


As a finishing touch, add a bit of dimensional glaze over the mushrooms!

How much fun is this to make?!  Not to mention all the cute stuff you could put inside!  Photos, notes ... whatever you can think up! 

Over on the Hero Club Blog today Lisa's sharing an instructional video, so be sure to check that out as the A Muse & Hero Arts Designer Swap Week continues!  See you tomorrow!

 
PS - You HAVE checked the first two Designer Swap Week posts and entered to win, right?  If not, go here, and then here to see all the eye candy from the first two days AND be sure to leave a comment for your chance to win some really great goodies from A Muse!  (Then head over to the Hero Club Blog and enter their Designer Swap Week givaways too!) 
  

Comments

[Anne Barclay]

This card is adorable.

[Judy]

I love this little book and tutorial-- thanks
for the inspiration!!

[Carrie O]

What a great idea for a note card. It's so cute. Thanks for sharing how to make the card.

[Barbara]

Super cute card - love it!

[Erika M]

How incredibly adorable - loving the mushrooms!

[VinAZ]

love this card-very cute!

[Heather Maria]

This is adorable! Thanks so much for the tutorial - I'll have to give it a try!

[Ann]

That's a really adorable book & I love that image too.

[Gabriela]

so cute! really cute note card!

[Debbie Reaves]

I just love the booklet card and cards made outside of the box! It's fun to see the different things stampers can come up with.

Beautiful!! (Love the mushrooms.)

Take care,
Debbie Reaves

[Deb]

that is so cute - I had no idea on Monday that this card was actually an accordian card - so stinkin cute!!!

[Summer Braxton]

really really sweet.

[stacy]

I love that, so simple and what a neat thing for the one receiving the card

[victoria]

That is way too cute! Love those little mushrooms!

[pegg]

I like this idea a lot! Something different to send to friends!

[Melanie K.]

Oh, I had forgotten how sweet those type minibooks are! Wonderful!

[Krissy]

These little mini books would be a fun gift for my son's preschool teacher's with photos of each of the kids. Thanks for sharing!

[Cheryll]

I love the mini books. Great ideas.

[Lee Anne]

Thanks for the details! You make it seems so easy! That mushroom stamp is pretty cute!!

[~*~Elise~*~]

I am so going to try this!!! Too cute!!!

[Janet L.]

Great little book with very clear concise instructions. Thank you!!

[Debbie]

I love this little book idea.

[Rinda]

Our store closed 2 weeks ago so this is the only way I can get Amuse and see their fantastic ideas. This mushroom card is so sweet. Thanks for sharing and keeping me updated!

[jeanie nieva]

this is adorable. i want to make one as well.

[barbara lassiter]

I love this. When I saw it earlier, I just thought it was a card, but this is even better. Someone would be so thrilled to receive this!!!!

[StampinCathy]

Thanks for this easy to follow tutorial. I just love this card and love the style. I'm going to have to try this one.

[Dee]

that is a great idea for a card. love the mushrooms.

[Barb :)]

Thank you! It was so nice to see the tutorial on the sweet mushroom mini book! Love it! :)

[Agata]

How cute!!! Love those tiny mushrooms and the coloring and the accordion inside! Thanks for the inspiration!

[Barbara King]

This is so-o-o-o cute. I think I can make one of these. Thanks for showing the detail.

[{vicki}]

Thanks for the TUT----LOVE THIS

[JulieHRR]

Darling, darling, darling!!! Fab toot, H!!!

[Maude Beakley]

Thanks so much for the details on that card....I hadn't realized it was a mini-book. Very cute!

[Cindy C.]

Such a fun project to create! Must give it a try!!

[Corey]

Very cute!

[Pam Spradlin]

Cute, cute, cute. I love those mushrooms.

[Kimberley Jackson-Brown]

This little book is the cutest thing ever. Great idea to make for kids as a party favor!

[Pam]

What sweet cards.... great job, TFS

[Kathy JH]

Love this book and thanks so much for the instructions!

[Kelly in Cincy]

too cute. That pen dot around the mushrooms is a nice touch.

[Ayana Posadas]

Soooo Cuteee!!! :)

[lynda p]

this card is too cute, and those markers! oh how i wiah i could own a set.

[Sue Al]

What a neat idea. Thanks for the tutorial. Your ideas are astounding!

[Dana C.]

This is so cute and really nice to give to teacher's as an Appreciation Gift. Thanks for sharing.

[Lisa Wakabayashi]

What a cute idea! Keep 'em coming!

[Susan McRae]

Such a sweet card! Love the mushrooms with the glazed look!

[cathy a]

What a fab idea for a little book, just makes it extra special!

[salla]

this would be a great goodie bag prize, made with lots of Post Its!

[Kelly]

This is so cute. Can't wait to try it for myself.

[Sue D]

Very cute little booklet!

[Deb Lorence]

What a great idea! Love these little mushrooms.

[Sandy F.]

Thanks for much for the demonstration. It was quite clear and very informative. I can't wait to get out my supplies and start making one myself. I even have the muoshroom stamp!!

[Michel E]

love the mushroom book.

[Jennifer]

Thank you for the tutorial - what a wonderful idea for a note!

[Sandra]

What a darling little book!

[Ashley M]

Such a fun little book! Thanks for the detailed instructions!

[Louise Charlton]

Cute little book! Thanks for the instructions!

[Sharon L-S]

Luv those mushrooms. Cute for a card but the accordion book is great gift idea.

Thanks for the instructions.

[Tina Mayo]

that is sooo springy and adorable ..love the colors too....TOO CUTE!!

[Marla J]

What a great idea! Love this springtime project. The polka dots and gingham are just too cute!

[krolski (kathy)]

Great instructions! The polka dots and gingham are way cute!

[donna mikasa]

So kawaii!! I love mini books!

[Kathy E.]

This really is a cute card...thanks for sharing and inspiring!

[Angie Hall]

Thanks for the tutorial on the teeny tiny book. It's very clever. I like this swap idea. Thanks for a chance to win goodies.

[Bev]

What a fun little book. Thank you for sharing.

[Therese]

Such a cute card and I love the stamp. Thanks for the tutorial!

[Moonberry]

Aw! So sweet an idea!

[Heather Wertzberger]

love it, would make a great teacher gift come teacher appreciation week......

[shruti]

love it... great idea... thanks..

[Vicki R]

Thanks for sharing the 'How To' of making that cute little book card.
I Love it! Now I'm going to have to try something like that.

[Deb]

A fun little idea! I can't wait to try it for my kiddos! Make it a great day!

[jaemom]

Thanks for the tutorial, love the step-by-step photos, esp of the dimension on the mushroom! :)

[Laura Bax]

Thanks for sharing - that card is simply adorable!

[Linda aka Oz]

very cute idea

[snw]

Very cute.

[sUSAn]

nice way to use my score pal sUSAn

[lynne]

got to get me that stamp! thanks

[Kim R]

What a fun idea!

[Karrie]

So adorable!!

[Tiffany E.]

So very cute, what a wonderful tutorial, love this card!!

[Allison T.]

Thank you so much for this tutorial! I think I will be making some of these for Easter gifts and add photos inside!

[Linda W.]

Love the little mini-book! Thanks for showing us how to make it!

[Leesa Berry]

Absolutely love this little book. It is so cute and what a great little gift to brighten's one day. Thanks for sharing the steps

[Tricia Dee]

What a cute card!

[Jenna A]

I fell in love with this card the first time I saw it...but now I see the full accordian style with the ribbon tie...SOLD! My favorite so far. Thanks for the tutorial too!

[Martine]

I love this card, thanks for the tutorial!

[Jackie W.]

Ok, too cute! And I have everything I need to make one...thanks so much for sharing how!

[Damaris]

How cute, love this idea. Thx!

[Denise Bryant]

Sweet! Love this idea!
DeniseB

[Connie F.]

Thanks for the tutorial. I love the mushrooms.

[Rachael]

So adorable! I just love the mushrooms! Can't wait to see what tomorrow has in store...

[Joyce]

That is so cute, just love it!

[Steph]

thanks for the tutorial - the little book is really cute!

[NWFlamingo]

Cute book!

[Sharon D. from Canada]

I love those little 'shrooms! The diamond glaze really makes them pop, too! Thanks for this super tutorial!
This week is such a great idea to swap artists with Hero - fun to see their takes on AMuse stamps!

[Dana H]

I will have to try this little book...it is so adorable! Thanks for sharing!

[Jenny McGee]

Those mushrooms are so cute. Thanks for the directions on the project.

[Kim FAucher]

I loved this card the most... and the dimensional glaze gave it a very polished finish!!

[Michelle]

Oh my gosh, that is so cute!

[Amanda H]

Love this, and the border dots look great. I thought they were a stamp.