Thursday, January 24, 2013

New Tutorial: Double Easel Valentine's Day Card

One of the fun things to do at Stampin' UP! events is to look at everyone's swap cards.  Today's card was inspired by demonstrator Kim Bolzenthal.  We were checking out her card over dinner and you've never seen a bunch of middle-aged women get so excited over a card.  I couldn't wait to make one when I got home.



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At first glance, it looks a little complicated.  But I assure you, it is actually quite easy to create.  I even made a video to show you how it is put together.  You can decorate it however you choose!



Here are the card measurements from the video:


Real Red Card Stock:  6" x 11", scored at 5-1/2"


Real Red Card Stock:  3-1/2" x 7", scored at 3-1/2"


Crumb Cake Card Stock:  5-1/2" x 8-1/2" (used for cutting out single hearts)



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MelissaRecipeGraphicSTAMP SET:  Wacky Wishes (hostess)


INK:  Real Red


PAPER:  Whisper White, Real Red, Crumb Cake, Polka Dot Parade Designer Series Paper, Red Glimmer Paper


ACCESSORIES:  Big Shot, Heart Framelits, Crumb Cake Taffeta Ribbon, 3/8" Brights Glimmer Brads, Paper Doilies, Designer Builder Brads, Delicate Details Lace Tape, Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack, Stampin' Dimensionals, Stampin' Trimmer


To order any of these fun products, simply visit my online store at


http://stampdoc.stampinup.net


 



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How would you like to win the Paper Doilies and Designer Builder Brads?


2 Ways to Enter:



  • Leave a comment on this post.  If you've recreated this card, leave a link so that everyone can check it out!

  • Pin it! Everyone that pins directly from my website will receive one entry.


I'll select 2 winners at random on February 14th and announce them here.


 



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Happy Stampin'



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78 comments:

  1. VonJanuary 24, 2013 at 7:06 AM

    What a great tutorial! It is a very beautiful card. Thank you for sharing your expertise and creativity.

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  2. KimJanuary 24, 2013 at 10:19 AM

    I'm skimming FB and out pops my name in your post. So glad you liked the card. I was especially pleased with how the card turned out. My card is here, http://stitchinnstampinonpaper.blogspot.com/2012/12/spring-catalog-blog-hop-starts-friday.html I love your color combo. Yes, it is a very easy card!

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  3. DarleneJanuary 24, 2013 at 10:38 AM

    Love the card, such nice colors .. going tomakeone tomorrow.
    Thanks for sharing...

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  4. Sue FJanuary 24, 2013 at 10:47 AM

    Melissa, This Easel card is so beautiful. I don't think I have seen a double easel before, but now I want to try it. Thanks for sharing.
    Sue F

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  5. Missy SmithJanuary 24, 2013 at 11:15 AM

    This so adorable! Thanks for sharing the video and a chance to win!

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  6. laura jJanuary 24, 2013 at 11:17 AM

    Love your version of the easel card! I am thinking it would also make a great wedding or anniversary card! Thanks for putting the video together!

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  7. SusanJanuary 24, 2013 at 11:53 AM

    Your double heart easel is adorable ! I'm going to try my hand at this. TFS

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  8. Maggie CarmodyJanuary 24, 2013 at 1:44 PM

    What a beautiful easel card! Thanks for sharing the tutorial. I can't wait to try it this weekend.

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  9. Karen MillerJanuary 24, 2013 at 1:51 PM

    I haven't tried an easel card yet, but think I'm going to start with this double one, thank you for sharing your wonderful instructions.

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  10. Carol HodsonJanuary 24, 2013 at 3:50 PM

    Wonderful tutorial!

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  11. DawnKathleenJanuary 24, 2013 at 11:41 PM

    Thank you for sharing the Valentine card tutorial! Love it!

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  12. Ilene B.January 25, 2013 at 1:28 AM

    I haven't tried a double easel card yet but I did pin your card & video so I can try it! Thank you for sharing the project & for a chance to win this awesome prize!

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  13. Debbie JJanuary 25, 2013 at 2:13 AM

    Love it! Was looking for a great valentine for hubby. This is it!

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  14. MarileeJanuary 25, 2013 at 2:15 AM

    My husband made a comment recently, I never make him anything cool. I am going to try this. Thanks!

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  15. Valerie MartinJanuary 25, 2013 at 2:53 AM

    What an adorable card. It is so unique and different. I LOVE that!
    Blessings,
    Valerie

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  16. MaryJanuary 25, 2013 at 2:54 AM

    Thank you for the clear instructions for this card, what a show stopper!

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  17. WinkJanuary 25, 2013 at 2:57 AM

    This card is awesome! I have never seen a double easel. How COOL is this! I think I will try one today! Thank you so much for your great tutorial.

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  18. Charlotte C.January 25, 2013 at 2:58 AM

    I've never tried an easel card, but this one is so darned cute I am going to have to now! Thank you SO MUCH for adding a video to show how easy it actually is to make this gorgeous card!

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  19. Sarah BiswabicJanuary 25, 2013 at 3:24 AM

    Hi, I am Kim's helper. I help her get ready for classes. She is very talented! I love your card! I pinned it:)
    bbiswabic@new.rr.com

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  20. Kay CappsJanuary 25, 2013 at 4:07 AM

    Hi-How can I say WOW!!! LOVE it and SO nice of you to show us how to make it. Thanks also for the chance to win...If I do win and I don't reply-it'll be because I am in the hospital. I'm having surgery on the 12th...so please give me time to respond...LOL
    Thanks for sharing your wonderful creations!!! Hugs!!!

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  21. Suzie ThomasJanuary 25, 2013 at 4:26 AM

    Thanks for the tutorial, I love this card, what a great idea, now I have to add the heart framelits to my next order!

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  22. CaroleeJanuary 25, 2013 at 4:37 AM

    Very nice directions. Thank you for sharing.

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  23. KateJanuary 25, 2013 at 4:52 AM

    Your tutorial was great. I've always wanted to know how to do a double easel card.
    TFS

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  24. Gerry WrightJanuary 25, 2013 at 6:29 AM

    I love the tutorial. I have wanted to make an easel card for quite a while and I finally understand how to make one. Thanks beautiful card.

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  25. Mary GregorJanuary 25, 2013 at 6:38 AM

    Very Neat Idea!!! Looks easy to make--will have to give a try.

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  26. MarthaJanuary 25, 2013 at 7:49 AM

    Thanks for the great tutorial. I really like this card.

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  27. BeverlyJanuary 25, 2013 at 9:25 AM

    So beautiful and so simple when we follow your instructions...tho it doesn't look simple...we will fool everyone...LOL! TKS!!!

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  28. Carol CariveauJanuary 25, 2013 at 9:51 AM

    Fabulous card and thank you for sharing the tutorial...one to case for sure!

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  29. MarleneJanuary 25, 2013 at 10:16 AM

    Thank u so much for such a wonderful tutorial & your card is just beautiful! I can't wait to try my hand at one.

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  30. Becky GreenJanuary 25, 2013 at 12:46 PM

    WOW!!!!!!!!!! THANK YOU FOR SHOWING US HOW YOU DID THIS!!!!!!! YOU DID A WONDERFUL JOB WITH THE TUTORIAL!!!! I LOOOOOOOOVE IT!!!!!!! (I LOOOOOVE TO DO VALENTINES!!!!!!! I'VE BEEN WORKING ON VALENTINES THE LAST FEW DAYS! :)) I'LL HAVE TO GIVE THIS ONE A TRY, FOR SURE!!!!!!!!!! :) YOUR CARD IS FABULOUS!!!!!!!!!!! :) AND THANKS FOR A SWEET GIVE-AWAY!!!! (FOUND YOU THROUGH PAPER PUNCH ADDICTION!) :)

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  31. Traci DavisJanuary 25, 2013 at 1:11 PM

    Wow! Beautiful card and great tutorial. Thanks for sharing. I'm going to try one of these!

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  32. DonnaJanuary 25, 2013 at 1:21 PM

    Thank you for the tutorial. Love your card!

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  33. Sally SJanuary 25, 2013 at 2:11 PM

    That is the most beautiful card. I just hae to make one. Thank you for sharing.
    Sally S

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  34. Charlotte AnnJanuary 25, 2013 at 3:33 PM

    Absolutely beautiful card - and, a wonderful tutorial. Going to have to try this! Thank you for sharing your talent.

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  35. Sandy GloverJanuary 25, 2013 at 10:39 PM

    Your card is awesome. Thank you for tutorial.
    You're one talented gal.

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  36. Patti GJanuary 26, 2013 at 12:08 AM

    I love making easel cards so I can,t wait to try this double one

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  37. Renee OndrajkaJanuary 26, 2013 at 1:41 AM

    Thanks so much for sharing this wonderful idea. I think this will be the perfect project for me to try on this cold and snowy day. This makes a beautiful card, but I like the fact that it could be used for a cute Valentine decoration too.

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  38. BethJanuary 26, 2013 at 3:55 AM

    Thanks for the great explanation. Can't wait to try it!

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  39. Barbara VJanuary 26, 2013 at 6:29 AM

    What an !!awesome card! Your excellent instructions unlock the mystery of constructing it--I am off to try it! Thanks

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  40. kivonneJanuary 26, 2013 at 7:27 AM

    I am so excited to try this tutorial...thank you so much! I love your blog...thank you for all you do for me and my business! kt

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  41. MaggieJanuary 26, 2013 at 7:58 AM

    What a beautiful Card.....Great tutorial...so easy to follow...thanks for sharing.

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  42. Joan WalkerJanuary 26, 2013 at 8:05 AM

    I love your card & the tutorial is so easy to follow. Thank you very much for showing how to make the card.

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  43. Lana Vant ErveJanuary 26, 2013 at 8:17 AM

    Wow, beautiful card! I already had my Valentines cards made, but I have to go back and start again!! Love this card!! Thanks for sharing this tutorial!

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  44. Twila DavisJanuary 26, 2013 at 8:59 AM

    Melissa! I love this card. Making one right now in fact, couldn't wait as soon as I saw it I had to make it! lol WoHoO!

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  45. Josie SantiagoJanuary 26, 2013 at 4:12 PM

    I really enjoyed your video - what a great card!

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  46. MaxineJanuary 27, 2013 at 2:47 AM

    So excited to try this card...love the talent!

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  47. CherieJanuary 27, 2013 at 1:11 PM

    Wow! This card is stunning! Thanks so much for sharing the video with us! I am going to go make one right now!

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  48. Jennifer YoungrenJanuary 27, 2013 at 3:06 PM

    Came to your blog after seeing your awesome card on splitcoaststampers. Just finished making a Valentine's card for my husband using your tutorial. Thanks for the inspiration! Your tutorial was excellent; thanks for sharing it.

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  49. Janet KohlerJanuary 28, 2013 at 1:08 AM

    Great video. You made it look so easy for a card that looks absolutley wonderful.

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  50. Lori SouterJanuary 28, 2013 at 9:20 AM

    Love your easel Valentine card!! Going to go make one now!!!
    Thanks for sharing!
    Lori

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  51. Kelly GarciaJanuary 28, 2013 at 11:37 AM

    I came across this card and tutorial on Pinterest. At first at thought "too hard for me", but I watched your video and Wow! I can do this. Thank you so much. I'm off to my stampin' room to make one for my husband who returns from military training just before Valentine's day.

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  52. dmatthewsJanuary 29, 2013 at 5:46 AM

    A very cool card....I can't wait to try it.

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  53. DonnaJanuary 29, 2013 at 8:16 AM

    Great tutorial and such a pretty card! Thank you for sharing Melissa!!

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  54. Cheryl StaufferJanuary 30, 2013 at 2:42 AM

    Oooooooh, this is absolutely gorgeous and I am excited to give it a try. Thank you for the tutorial and for sharing your creativity with us.

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  55. Martie RollinJanuary 30, 2013 at 9:14 AM

    Loved this tutorial! Thank you so much for directing us here from Split Coast Stampers. Your directions were very clear. This is a terrific Valentine card. Thanks for the idea!

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  56. KSinMTJanuary 30, 2013 at 2:04 PM

    I love your tutorial and card! I pinned it too. Kathy

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  57. Melanie HudsonJanuary 31, 2013 at 1:18 AM

    Thanks for the tutorial and the card is very pretty. I think I can do this.

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  58. Debby OhlhauserJanuary 31, 2013 at 4:09 AM

    What a fantastic card! Now I just need to add birthday in there too! Thank you for sharing!

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  59. Liz OFebruary 1, 2013 at 12:13 PM

    This card is fabulous!!!! Love it, and seriously considering making one, it looks intimidationg but now that I learnt how to I am sure will be one of my fave cards to make, I love easel cards so much thanks for sharing and for the chance to win, now I am following you on Pinterest :)
    Have a wonderful day!

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  60. Debbie RussoFebruary 2, 2013 at 4:00 AM

    What a wonderful card! It looks so complicated but your video showed how easy it truly is to make

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  61. Frances PeetsFebruary 2, 2013 at 8:40 AM

    So great. Really enjoyed your video.

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  62. KristieFebruary 2, 2013 at 11:22 AM

    Thank you so much for this tutorial! I love your card, it is beautiful!!!

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  63. KristieFebruary 2, 2013 at 11:23 AM

    Just pinned it too!!!

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  64. KristieFebruary 2, 2013 at 11:24 AM

    I absolutely Love your card! Will have to try this technique sometime! Thank you!!

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  65. Gayle CramerFebruary 3, 2013 at 3:19 AM

    Beautiful card, Melissa. Thanks for sharing the excellent tutorial. I am copying your exact card; what better compliment than that? It is beautiful and I will send it to a couple of very special sisters.

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  66. Jean StaytonFebruary 3, 2013 at 8:25 AM

    Goregous Card, I certainly will be casing you
    thank you for the tutorial

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  67. Rose StannellFebruary 3, 2013 at 11:12 AM

    Awesome card tutorial. As I don't have the heart dies yet, I am going to give this a try with some other ones I have. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  68. Terry DuncanFebruary 4, 2013 at 4:06 AM

    As always, Melissa, your card is gorgeous! I've never tried a double easel card, but I will be able to now. You're directions make it seem like it's easy to make. TFS

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  69. Pat WorthamFebruary 4, 2013 at 4:44 AM

    Great job! I just purchased the heart dies and will make this first. Very good tutorial. My grandaughter will love it! Thank you.

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  70. PssequimagesFebruary 5, 2013 at 3:27 AM

    My double easel turned out GREAT! Thank you so much for the wonderful ideas in this tutorial, Melissa.

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  71. Sue Mac DonaldFebruary 5, 2013 at 4:04 PM

    beautiful card & a fantastic tutorial.....thanks ever so much! I'm new to your blog & I'm so excited that you were referred to me.....very nice & informative blog!

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  72. Catherine SargentFebruary 6, 2013 at 7:13 AM

    Your double easel Valentine’s Day card is simply amazing. I never thought that it would be that easy to make. Thank you for sharing the tutorial. You're the best.

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  73. SheilFebruary 6, 2013 at 4:34 PM

    Thank you for sharing this wonderful tutorial! I'm fairly new at card making, and haven't really tapped into my creative mind yet. Your creative cards inspire me to get more creative. Thanks again for the video.

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  74. DONNA PYBUSFebruary 7, 2013 at 10:33 PM

    OMG, I JUST LOVE THIS CARD. DONNA. XXXXXX

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  75. WendyFebruary 10, 2013 at 8:23 AM

    AWESOME EASEL CARD. I JUST lOVE IT. THANKS FOR SHARING

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  76. RebeccaFebruary 12, 2013 at 2:50 PM

    I watched this video and absolutely love the card. You did a great job. I used this for a class I taught at school. Now I have to make one for hubby! Thanks so much!

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  77. Jaycee CooperFebruary 13, 2013 at 11:47 AM

    Cool card! This is the first double easel card I've seen. I love cards that look difficult but are really quite easy to create. Your design on it is lovely. This is something I'd like to try. Thanks so much for the video.

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  78. Peggy WilsonFebruary 14, 2013 at 6:34 AM

    Such a great Valentine's card. It just seems that cards for Valentines need to be special and this fits the bill. Wonderful video. TSMFS.
    Peggy

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