Our newest release is now live and available for purchase in the store!
Today I'm sharing an interactive card with the new Just A Note Stamp Set and Zipper Die. I love the Zipper Die for creating a hidden message with a fun interactive element to cards! The Zipper Die creates perforated lines that make it super easy to pull them open and reveal the hidden sentiment!
I die cut some Bristol Smooth Cardstock with the All Prettied Up Scalloped Rectangle die and then die cut another panel from Simon Says Stamp Blue Violet Cardstock. When creating a zipper panel I love the look of a contrasting color behind the top panel to really show off the interactive element. On the white panel I ran through the white scalloped rectangle with the Zipper Die to create the interactive zipper pull.
I stamped the large script greeting from the Just A Note Stamp Set with black ink and then stamped butterflies from the Butterfly Kisses Stamp Set all over the background with Versamark Ink, being sure to make some of the butterflies look like they were sitting on parts of the large greeting. I embossed with clear embossing powder so that the color of the embossing powder wouldn't cover up any of the black stamped greeting.
I watercolored the butterflies and background with Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers and a water brush pen and then dried the background with my heat tool (or you could let the background dry if you're not in a hurry!). I stamped the arrow and "open here" from the Just A Note Stamp Set on the front zipper panel to indicate where the recipient should open the zipper.
I flicked watered down Brushed Pewter and Picket Fence Distress Paints over the background with a small paintbrush and let the background completely dry.
I used a pencil to mark on my background panel where the zipper is on the front panel and then stamped the hidden greeting from the Just A Note Stamp Set using Versamark Ink and heat set the greeting with white embossing powder.
I adhered the front panel over the hidden panel and then attached the entire thing to a white side fold card base, finishing the design with a scattering of Pretty Pink Posh sequins.
V I D E O T U T O R I A L
To watch the creation of these valentine's tags from start to finish, click HERE or watch below:
S U P P L I E S
The letters below the thumbnails below link to stores where you can purchase the products shown in this post and video: SSS = to purchase from Simon Says Stamp, EH = to purchase from Ellen Hutson, ME = to purchase from Mama Elephant. Affiliate links used.
S H O P P I N G
Click the SSS or ME under the thumbnails below to shop the entire January Mama Elephant Release at Simon Says Stamp or Mama Elephant:
G I V E A W A Y
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K E E P H O P P I N G
- Vera Rhuhay
- Nichol Spohr <------------ you are here.
- Pamela Ho
- Melania Deasy
- Laura Bassen
- Anna Kossakovskaya
This is such a great way to give someone a sweet message. Makes is special just because it is different.
Posted by: Mary W | January 15, 2017 at 08:37 AM
the zipper is so cute and fun! love your card as usual!!
Posted by: robyn smith | January 15, 2017 at 08:44 AM
Fantastic Design, I like who you added the contrast to the background for the hidden message, thanks for sharing Nichol! Have a wonderful day!
Posted by: Elizabeth O. | January 15, 2017 at 08:58 AM
Love the zipper die for the surprise and cute element!
Posted by: Mariana Flores | January 15, 2017 at 08:58 AM
This is such a great way to give someone a sweet message. Makes is special just because it is different.
Posted by: meghan | January 15, 2017 at 08:58 AM
Darling zipper card!Love the texture
Posted by: Debbie | January 15, 2017 at 09:18 AM
Love the zipper die and the card is beautiful! Thank you Nichol for the inspiration:-)
Posted by: Wanda kelly | January 15, 2017 at 09:32 AM
This is absolutely beautiful Nichol AND fun!
Posted by: Teresa Doyle | January 15, 2017 at 09:36 AM
Love your cards! Just beautiful!
Posted by: Margie Visnick | January 15, 2017 at 09:47 AM
So very pretty!! Love it!
Posted by: Katie Ingram | January 15, 2017 at 09:54 AM
Ooh the butterflies are so soft and prettyI love the new zipper die!
Posted by: Elise S. | January 15, 2017 at 09:57 AM
What a great idea! Beautiful card
Posted by: Teri W | January 15, 2017 at 10:03 AM
Beautiful card! Love hidden messages and your colorcombo :)
Posted by: Sandra Bannert | January 15, 2017 at 10:06 AM
These are just stunning! I love the contrast between the back panels
Posted by: Sharna W. | January 15, 2017 at 10:13 AM
Very pretty card. I don't know very many people I could send that sentiment too about last year. It was a real challenge for me and lots of others too.
Posted by: Jackie McKnite | January 15, 2017 at 10:14 AM
Love this card. This is a great release.
Posted by: Mel H | January 15, 2017 at 10:24 AM
Great stamps and your card is so lovely! I really enjoyed your video showing the how-tos :)
Posted by: Renee M | January 15, 2017 at 10:26 AM
I thought this would be so hard, but by seeing your video, it's not bad at all. I love the idea.
Posted by: Pam Hammarlund | January 15, 2017 at 11:04 AM
This card is so beautiful! The butterflies from Butterfly Kisses look fabulous with the new Just a Note stamp! Of course, the secret message under the zipper die cut just makes this card even more special!!
Posted by: Angela W | January 15, 2017 at 11:17 AM
This card is whimsical and so sweet. Love the hidden message design!
Posted by: Vicki Smith | January 15, 2017 at 11:21 AM
This is a fun thing to do on a card, love it when company's make these kind of alternatives.
Posted by: Heidi | January 15, 2017 at 11:22 AM
Pretty card with surprise :)
Posted by: Pooja | January 15, 2017 at 11:24 AM
That zipper pull is such a surprise element..
Posted by: Marcia Scantlin | January 15, 2017 at 11:32 AM
Super pretty cards today
Posted by: Mel H | January 15, 2017 at 11:34 AM
love the dark cardstock revealed underneath. So fun!
Posted by: Pai | January 15, 2017 at 11:35 AM