To celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, I’ve got a project with lots of green!
I was very inspired when I came across a special card on Pinterest made by Chris Slogar. So I visited her December 17,2020 blog post and learned how to make this special card that she titled the “Sliding Lock” card. I started making my own variations and recently put together an Easter-themed version that I’m excited to share with you today using this same sliding lock mechanism. It features the Arrange a Wreath Stamp Set, Forever Greenery Designer Paper, Wreath Builder Dies, the soon-to-be retiring 2019-21 In Color, Pretty Peacock (a favorite green that will be missed by many).
I just showed live on YouTube about an hour ago step-by-step directions for creating this amazing interactive card. And now I’m sharing that video here in my blog post. Be sure to watch the video by clicking here (or you can just click on this image below if you are already on my blog post), scroll through the close-up photos that follow, check out the measurements & products list below, and then let me know if you have any questions.
I hope you enjoyed what I shared in this video. Below are measurements, close-up photos, and a product list for what I demonstrated. A big thanks again to Chris! (Please subscribe to my YouTube channel so you can get updates when I share and go live).
Products I used… See below for a complete list of products linked to where you can find them in my online store.
Imperial Measurements …
- Pretty Peacock Cardstock
- 5-1/2” x 10-1/2” scored parallel to the short end at < 4-1/4” and 8-1/2”
- 2-1/4” Circle
- Scrap for die-cutting flower
- Basic White Thick Cardstock
- 2-1/4” Circle
- Scrap for die-cutting flower
- Soft Sea Foam Cardstock
- 4” x 5-1/4”
- Old Olive Cardstock
- Scrap for die-cutting a few sets of leaves
- Forever Greenery Designer Paper
- 4” x 5-1/4”
- 1-3/4” x 5-1/4″ (marked at ¾” at the top and then cut diagonally)
Metric Measurements …
- Pretty Peacock Cardstock
- 8 cm x 26 cm scored parallel to the short end at 10.4 cm and 21 cm
- 2-1/4” Circle
- Scrap for die-cutting flower
- Basic White Thick Cardstock
- 2-1/4” Circle
- Scrap for die-cutting flower
- Soft Sea Foam Cardstock
- 9 cm x 14.2 cm
- Old Olive Cardstock
- Scrap for die-cutting a few sets of leaves
- Forever Greenery Designer Paper
- 9 cm x 14.2 cm
- 4.5 cm x 14.2 cm (marked at 2 cm at the top and then cut diagonally)
Here are photos of this Easter card.
I hope you enjoyed what I shared!
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- Sticky note (Post It®) flags or washi tape
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That is such a cool card. I love watching your videos. I am a demonstrator for stampin up and love to see ideas. Stay safe and keep smiling you have a great smile.
Aww…hugs to you Diane. Thank you!
Loved this locking card. Watched here in S. Ontario. So sorry to hear of your husband’s health issues. Love the way you are so strong and forward looking for your family. My heart goes out to you. I will keep you all in my prayers.
Thank you Pam ❤️
Darling card—if I don’t have the classic label punch, would the old modern label or word window work? Or one of the nested dies?
Thanks Deb. Yes…anything that can make a slit should work.
Rachel, many hugs and prayers. Love the slide card. My mind is going like crazy with all types of cards to make using this method
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You are one strong woman and I’m sure your husband is so thankful for you in his life right now! You will be in my thoughts and I’m sending love your way <3 Take the time you need. Family comes first!
Thank you KT. <3
Rachel loved this card I made it right away. I add a small loop of ribbon under the top circle to pull easily to the left. I plan to put a post it to instruct. Prayers as you go through your family health issues.
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Rachel, You are SO creative. I can see so many possibilities for this card fold. Love the additional Flowering Cactus Medley card samples. Prayers for healing and strength for your family as you research options for your husbands diagnose. Thank you for continuing to share your beauty as you also focus on your family.
Thank you so much Nancy. 😘