Stampin' Friends Blog Hop Flowers and Mothers

I am excited to be hoppin' with the Stampin' Friends again this month! The theme for April is All About Flowers and Moms which is perfect for today because it's my Mom's birthday! (Happy Birthday Mom!) If you've been following the hop, you've joined me from Kim Quade's blog. I hope when you've read about my projects, you will continue on to Katja Ettig's blog and then through all the other blogs as well. There are lots of amazing cards and projects this month!

To celebrate my Mom's birthday, I sent her this magic slider card. While it starts as a simple black and white image, by tugging where the ribbon is, you slide out an interior card to reveal a fully colored image below. 

This was the first slider card that I had ever made, and it was a little more challenging than expected. Mostly because I had to have a really clear idea of what I wanted the final project to look like when I started. This card for my Mom is one of a kind, just like her!

However, I wanted to make a Magic Slider card for a swap, and so I made 10 more, very similar cards. In doing so, I perfected my technique. If you would like a a card kit to make this card or a complete, step-by-step tutorial for this card including both written instructions and a link to a video, look for ordering information all the way at the bottom of this blog post. 

Besides today being my Mom's birthday, Mother's Day is quickly approaching! Who knows if we'll be able to see our mother's this Mother's Day or partake in the normal rituals of Mother/Daughter banquets and Mother's Day Brunch. But, these cute little purses would make excellent name cards or favors. Or perhaps a little porch gift for your favorite mother!

They are made from a piece of 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper. Here I used the Bird Ballad DSP and the Best Dressed DSP. I got the idea from Bibi Cameron. She has complete instructions and a video on her blog if you'd like to see how they are made. 

These purses are so much fun and so easy to make! The best part is that they don't require any special tools, just a paper trimmer with a scoring blade, some adhesive, and a small hole punch.
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Thank you for stopping by and celebrating my Mom's birthday with me. Below is a complete list of Stampin' Friends bloggers. I hope you'll take the time to click through to each one's post! Ordering information for the Magic Slider tutorial is below the list of bloggers.
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Stampin' Friends Blog Hop

1. Stephanie Jandrow
2. Jo Blackman
3. Jean Bolen Beaulieu
4. Teri Pocock
5. Tiziana Milano
6. Kim Quade
7. Heidi Collins  <-- YOU ARE HERE
8. Katja Ettig
9. Rachael Rife USA
10. Maureen Rauchfuss USA
11. Kim Lamos
12. Barbara Welch
13. Anne Marie Hile
14. Melissa Thomas

Magic Slider Tutorial or Card Kit

Tutorial only: $5 US or FREE with a $25 Stampin' Up! purchase using the May Host Code (PF443FPA). 

The tutorial includes written instructions and a link to a video to show you exactly how to make this magic slider card. The written instructions are step-by-step with full color photos to help guide you through the process.

Tutorial & Card Kit​: $15 US or FREE with a $60 Stampin' Up! purchase using the May Host Code (PF443FPA). 

The card kit includes the tutorial and video link as well as all of the cardstock, ribbon, and accessories to create the card already cut and ready to assemble. 

To complete the card kit, you will need:

• a stamp set that includes an outline image (I used To a Wild Rose)
• Jet Black Stazon ink
• the ink or markers required to color the image
• Tear & Tape and/or Sticky Strip
• Liquid Adhesive or Snail
• a small hole punch
• scissors

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