Nothing Like Some Dangling Legs

Last week was crazy busy. I was preparing for my first craft show of the seasons and it was a 2.5 day event. Juggling cards, my craft business (which, surprisingly, isn't cards), and my full time job got a little bananas. I gave myself permission to not turn in a Craft Roulette card even though I had lots of pieces of things for it sitting on my desk. I just couldn't figure out how to put it all together.

Then I woke up at 5am and it clicked. When my husband rolled out of bed a little after seven he stumbled in to ask what was going on. "A craft emergency!" I said. "Go away, I need to figure this out before I head to work."

Ultimately, I only managed to turn in part of the card for Craft Roulette. I ran out of time to put the interactive mech together, but I was able to finish it up this week. I'd like to say it went smoothly, but this could be a drinking game called "How many times does Sara Lihz tear apart her card?"

Tear Apart #1:

I made a pocket for the legs out of cardstock with a magnet on the front and back that would connect and keep the legs from falling until the card was opened. The magnets weren't strong enough, so I tore it apart and added more magnets and thinned out the cardstock for the card base.

Tear Apart #2:

Even with the extra magnets, the card still would latch well, so I had to tear out the folded card base with the cream panel and witch's hat and recreate it out of thinner cardstock

Tear Apart #3:

There weren't enough layers of cardstock for the legs to swing down easily. I always check my work using removable adhesive before gluing things down, but I needed pick my son up from school so I rushed. Note to self: don't rush it. I had to tear it apart again add foam tape.

Craft Roulette Parameters:

Project: Slimline

Colors: Purple, Orange, +1

Element: Sack

Random: Sequins/Gems

The Sack element is incorporated in the background here. I used a recycled grocery sack, laid it on packing tape, and then colored it with alcohol inks and lunar paste. I love how it turned out.

For all that this was a longer, winding-er adventure than I thought it would be, I'm really happy with how it turned out. I hope you like it too!

SUPPLIES

STAMPS

• Sassy Pants Spooktacular Stamps, My Favorite Things

• Out of Stock ☹ If you do some digging you might be able to find a used set.

DIES

• Let’s be Frank Dies, Spellbinders [SBC] or [SPB]

• Photoplay, Nested Stitched Scallops, Mini Slimline [SBC]

• Kat Scrappiness, Crafter Essentials Halloween Dies [KSP]

BACKGROUND

• Slippery When Wet, Lunar Paste [SBC]

• Rainbow Confetti, Simon Says Stamp

• Recycled Grocery Sack on Packing Tape

• Ancient Alcohol Inks for Coloring

MAGNETS

• Total Element, 1/4” by 1/32” Neodymium Rare Earth Thin Disc Magnets [TTE]

ADHESIVES

• Thermoweb Black Foam Tape [SBC]

• Bearly Art Glue [SPB]

• Nuvo Delux Adhesive [SBC]

Everyday Tools:

I've been making cards for over ten years and there are a few things that get used on a daily basis. They make cardmaking more joyful for me. I hope this list is helpful for you. Some items are listed with an affiliate link which offers me a small commission at no cost to you (items noted with an asterisk), while others are linked here just because I think these products are the best!

• Ergonomic Bone Folder, Dress My Craft [SCB]*

• Scor-Pal, 1/8” Scor Board [SCB]*

• Misti Stamping Tool [SCB]*

• Craft Pick and Embellishment Wand--Trinity Stamps Pickup Stick [SCB]*

• Cottontail Embossing Powder Tool [RHD]*

• Spellbinders Platinum 6 Die Manual Cutting Machine [SCB or SPL]*

• Tim Holtz 8.5” Mini Guillotine Trimmer [SCB]*

• Gemini Jr. Electronic Die Cutting Machine [SCB]*

• The Absorber Shammy Towel (Stamp Cleaner) [AMZ]

• Big Momma Foam Tape Roll [SSS](1mm thick, which is about half the width of most foam tape)

• Accent Opaque 120 lb. Cardstock [AMZ]

Thanks for coming! I hope you enjoyed today's project!

-Sara Lihz