Well, I’m finally jumping on board the Pinwheel Tower card bandwagon and making my own Penguin Place Christmas Pinwheel Tower card. I’ve made several different pinwheel tower cards but hesitated to make a blog post or, heaven forbid, a YouTube video. So, today’s the day. I hope you enjoy the journey!
If you have not seen a pinwheel tower card and are wondering, “what the heck is that?” It is a card that consists of a “tower” and four panels and fits into any size envelope. My Penguin Place Christmas Pinwheel Tower card fits perfectly in a 5 x 7 (A7) envelope. Be sure to watch my video below for cardstock measurements based on envelope size.
The Penguin Playmates Designer Series Paper (DSP) is available as a FREE GIFT CHOICE with your $50 online Stampin’ Up! order through 30 September 2021. It is not for sale…so grab a pack while you can!
We start our pinwheel card journey with my first panel. I don’t know about you, but who doesn’t love a big old polar bear with a cheerful blue scarf and a Wonderful Snowflake behind him? Especially one sharing a “Friends like you make this season special” message. The Fresh Freesia Penguin Playmates DSP was die-cut with the Stitched So Sweetly die.
I used the Stitched So Sweetly dies on the Just Jade and Basic White cardstock to highlight my sentiment. I stamped the snowflakes with Balmy Blue ink, the trees with Just Jade ink, and the sentiment with Memento Tuxedo Black ink. They are such an excellent background for the fussy-cut fox.
Oh my gosh! Nothing says “Let’s Celebrate” like two adorable, fun-filled penguins surrounded by colorful packages. I used the Stitched So Sweetly dies to cut the Balmy Blue and snowflake-covered Basic White cardstocks.
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This final panel reveals the all-important Merry Christmas sentiment with ample space to write your message. I know that a special person in your life would love to receive this Penguin Place Christmas Pinwheel Tower card!
Cutting Details:
5 x 7 envelope (A7)
Tower – Designer Series Paper (DSP) — 5 x 4-1/2; score, on the 5″ edge, at 1, 2, 3, 4
Base Panels – Cardstock — 5 x 3-1/2; (cut four)
Decorative Panels – DSP — 4-3/4 x 3-1/4 (cut four) and 4-3/4 x 2-1/4 (cut four)
Assorted die-cuts, stamped images, fussy-cut images, embellishments, and sentiments
4-1/4 x 5-1/2 envelope (A2)
Tower – Designer Series Paper (DSP) — 4-1/4 x 4–1/2; score, on the 4-1/4 inch edge, at 1, 2, 3, 4
Base Panels – Cardstock — 4-1/4 x 2-3/4 (cut four)
Decorative Panels – DSP — 4 x 2-1/2 (cut four) and 4 x 1-3/4 (cut four)
Assorted die-cuts, stamped images, fussy-cut images, embellishments, and sentiments
If you do not see my video below, please click here to watch it on YouTube.
Do you struggle with masculine cards? My most requested cards are masculine birthday cards. So, today I’m bringing you two, yes two, masculine Beauty of Friendship birthday cards.
I love how the repetition of images and textures can enhance your cards. For a very subtle touch, I used the Tasteful Textiles embossing folder on the Basic White cardstock. Additionally, I cut a 1-1/2 x 4-1/4 piece of Soft Succulent cardstock and stamped it repeatedly with Soft Succulent ink, cut it into three 1/2 inch pieces, and applied them to the card front. Finally, with Wink of Stella on their wings, the two birds add just the right pop of color.
I added some visual interest on my second card with a die-cut oval, a scalloped edge made with the Penned Flowers die, three Matte Black dots, and a strip of In Good Taste Designer Series Paper (DSP). All of these items help to highlight the tree focal image. Sometimes, it is the little thing that helps bring everything together into one cohesive card. As a result, I’m sure your special fella would love to receive either one of these Beauty of Friendship birthday cards!
Cutting Details:
First Card
Early Espresso (card base) — 4-1/4 x 11; score and fold at 5-1/2
Basic White (1st layer) — 2-1/4 x 5-1/4; stamp the sentiment and emboss
Soft Succulent (1st layer) — 1-1/2 x 5-1/4; stamp and cut into three 1/2 strips
Crumb Cake (2nd layer) — scrap; die-cut tree trunk
Soft Succulent (3rd layer) — scrap; stamp and die-cut tree top
Real Red (4th layer) — scrap; die-cut two birds
Inside:
Basic White — 4 x 5-1/4
Second Card
Gray Granite (card base) — 5-1/2 x 8-1/2; score and fold at 4-1/4, cut 1-1/4 off of one side
Basic Black (1st layer) — 3 x 4; die-cut oval
Gray Granite (2nd layer) — scrap; die-cut tree trunk
Soft Succulent (3rd layer) — scrap; stamp and die-cut tree top
Basic Black (with the scalloped edge) (place behind the shortened front of the card) — Finished Size 3-1/4 x 5-1/2; die-cut with Penned Flowers die
Inside:
Basic White — 3-1/2 x 5-1/2
In Good Taste DSP — 1-1/2 x 5-1/2
Basic Black — 1/8 x 5-1/2
If you do not see my video below, please click here to watch it on YouTube.
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Did you notice the amazing Designer Series Paper? And just like the stamp set, the Hand-Penned Designer Series Paperis amazing! I know, I know it is pretty easy to say something is amazing. However, just check it out—every single piece of this paper is special! Sometimes, I’ll only like one side and not the other. But, without a doubt, I am head over heels for both sides of every piece.
By any chance, did you notice the design on the Basic White cardstock tied with the Fresh Freesia Ribbon? That is the new Stitched Greenery Die! So cool! Just run your cardstock through the die, and you, too, can have a great background. Pretty amazing! I am hoping the Hand-Penned Petals – My favorite stamp set ever, is now yours, too!
Cutting Details
THICK Basic White cardstock (card base) — 4-1/4 x 11; score and fold at 5-1/2
Basic Black cardstock (1st layer) — 4-1/8 x 5-3/8
Hand-Penned DSP (2nd layer) — 4 x 5-1/4
Basic Black cardstock (3rd layer) — 2-1/8 x 4-7/8
White cardstock (4th layer) — 2 x 4-3/4 (die-cut with Stitched Greenery die)
Basic Black ca4rdstock (5th layer) — 1-5/8 x 4-1/8
Hand-Penned DSP (6th layer) — 1-1/2 x 4
Basic White cardstock 7th layer) — 4-1/4 x 5 (stamp sentiment and die-cut with Ornate Frame die. Stamp flower and die-cut with Penned Flowers die
Inside
Basic Black — 1/8 x 4-1/4
Hand-Penned DSP — 1/2 x 4-1/4
If you do not see my video below, please click here to watch it on YouTube.
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Hello, welcome to my website. I am so glad you are here! Let me share a little bit about myself with you. I am a child of God, a daughter, a sister, an Independent Stampin’ Up! demonstrator, and a retired Respiratory Therapist.
