Fast Fringe

Hey there, it's Tuesday, that means time for another stamp set of the month share. Today I have Episode 4 in my Fringe Frenzy series! 

Today is jam pack with cool things! 

First up I have 3 tips to help you fringe FAST!

Second I have a hidden gift card pocket on the front of my card.

Third we are decorating the front of a gift bag with the card in a clear pocket.

You are going to want to check out the video for this one for sure. AND, when you do make sure you leave a comment over on my YouTube channel for a chance to win this project!

First let's talk about Fringe.

There is a lot of fringe on this card. But I have 3 tips on how you can fringe faster!

1. Use the Playful Lightweight paper from Concord & 9th and the Fringe Frenzy die set. Stack two layers of paper and die cut them at once. Since this paper is lightweight you can easily die cut two strips of fringe at once. That cuts your die cutting time in HALF!
2. If you are not going to die cut your fringe, use a tape runner that rolls easily and is strong. This is faster than using a double stick tape. NOTE: I do not recommend this if you will be die cutting your fringed piece.
3. Line up your fringe by lining up the bottom of the fringe with the top of the fringe on the piece you previously stuck down. The fringe frenzy kit does have a spacing guide. But if you are doing a piece like I did here and precision is not key this method is quick and easy. And works if you misplace or forget your guide.

I hope you found these tips helpful and know that you can make quick fringe for your projects.

Now let's check out the hidden gift card on the front of this card.

It's simple. The fringed panel (4-1/4" x 4-1/4") is a pocket. I adhered it to the front of the card with foam tape on three sides, leaving the top open. The insert that holds the gift card is 3-3/4" x 3-1/2". You will want your insert to fit the size of the pocket.  Measure the opening after applying foam tape to know how big to cut your insert.

Since this card ended up being taller than your standard A2 card I needed a creative solution to put this card into.

Take a look at the Gift Bag with Clear Card Pocket.

I modified a Card Cello Bag from Spellbinders/FSJ by cutting the top flap off and die cutting a notch in the top of the cello. It makes the perfect pocket for my card!

AND, it decorates this plain green gift bag that I repurposed very nicely.

I adhered a piece of Sweet Berry card stock that measured 6-1/4" x 4-3/4" to the green gift bag, covering up the previous decoration. This made a nice sturdy spot to adhere the cello bag too.

To give the cello bag some interest I stamped some images from the Toucan Paradise stamp set with White Staz On ink. I love how it looks.

Now I have an envelope that is a gift bag, it's like a two for one!

Really a three for one, because of the hidden gift card pocket!

I'd love for you to pop over to my YouTube channel and take a look at the making of these projects. Leave me a comment while you are there and you could WIN this project!  The winner will be announced on next week's video, Episode 5 on Tuesday.

 

Thank you so much for watching! 

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Comments

[Linda]

Love it....had fun following this months stamp fringe series...beautiful as usual.