The Damask Card Kit makes some truly gorgeous cards!
How do these card kits come to be?
We invest a lot of time working with the monthly kits, and it all starts with making the prototypes of the card structures. Craig then inputs the details into a spreadsheet which is used for design and production. Jacqueline takes the ball and designs mock-ups of how the art elements will meld with the cards and carefully plans the sheets of cutaparts for maximum efficiency. After the kits are produced, Deb gives me a full kit sample, and I create the final prototypes. Next, photos are taken, edited, and uploaded for the spoiler and online store. Instructions are written and proofed. The video tutorial is filmed, edited and uploaded. And finally, the kits are shipped. (We should call 'em "miracle card kits!")
All that to say, after hanging out with the Damask card kit all month long, I am still enamored!
Damask Cards - Set A
The split flap cards are easy to make and simply require a specific order of assembly. Watch the video tutorial for helpful tips!
Check out the cute bronze buckle on the short flap of the card. Attach it with a mini brad from your stash or adhere with Bookbinding Glue.
Damask Cards - Set B
This clever vertical hinge style card features tons of nesting panels, offering color and interest to the card. The hinge links the top and bottom flaps together, and hides the inner sentiment. Jac designed two "horizontal hinge cards," too!
Before adhering the inner panel, tie a small bow with the sheer ribbon included in the kit.
Damask Cards - Set C
Jacqueline surprised me with this innovative pop-up. The sentiment cutapart includes scoring guides that help you easily create a pleat which flattens for mailing and pops up for display. After tucking the pleat beneath the cutaparts on the side, top it with a gorgeous silk rosette.
This set of twelve Damask cards won't last long in your stash. (One of mine is already assigned to my upcoming graduate!)
Happy cardmaking!
Tricia
