Welcome to the August Blog Hop for the Lori Whitlock Creative Team! Our theme for the hop today is "Summer-Ween." With as hot as it has been in Colorado this summer, I am dreaming of cooler October days! Today I'm sharing the cutest interactive card, perfect for some spooky treats. I used the Box Card Envelope Jack O Lantern (svg, silhouette) combined with the I Love Halloween collection designed by Lori for Echo Park. The end result is zero tricks and all treats!

You can grab this file at an amazing discount right now. Use the coupon code below!

Hop on by and check out all of the Boo-tiful projects that we've created this month.

Blog Hop Order:

Lori Whitlock

Brandie Adams

Cathy Harper

Chelsea Van Wyk

Sue Kment

Noelene Apap

Tamara Tigchelaar

Holly Jo Taylor

Lindsay Wahl <---You are here. You made it to the end!

Enter to win HERE!

Thanks for stopping by! Treat yourself to a candy bar today!

--Lindsay

5x7 Shaped Card Flower Cluster

 Hello, crafty friends! Today I'm sharing a layout for the Lori Whitlock Creative Team. I created the page by using the 5x7 Shaped Card Flower Cluster (svg, silhouette). I combined bright, colorful cardstock with the "Here Comes the Sun" collection, designed by Lori for Echo Park. I am a layout girl at heart. When I saw the outer offset shape of this card, I just knew it would be the perfect layered border. Let me show you how I did it!

I started by opening the project in Design Space. I changed the card height to 6", and the width automatically adjusted. Then I created a second copy of the entire card. I welded the base card pieces together, making one 12" piece, and then I sliced off the back panel of the card. If that sounds too complicated, just cut the card twice, remove the back panels (on the other side of the fold) and hide the seam. Because I used striped paper, I could easily camouflage a cut line. Then, I cut all of the florals 3 times with various colors of coordinating cardstock. Two sets will be used on the offset card panel, and an additional flower cluster will be used to accent my photos.

Next, I assembled all of the flowers. I inked the edges and then used foam adhesive for some of the layers.

Now it's time to add the florals onto the large offset and create the layout. I used the red grid paper as my background piece. The blue waves paper is 5"x 12". I added a 1" yellow accent strip before adhering my floral piece. I added a 5.5"x 8.5" piece of blue waves paper behind the photos. My photos measure 3"x 4" (2) and 3"x 3". At the corner of the photo piece, I added the third floral cluster. I finished off the page with some stickers, the title card and enamel dots. I am so happy with the end result!

Here is a closer look at the beautiful accent border. 

I hope this layout has inspired you to think creatively about all of the files you see on Lori's site. Most can be modified to be amazing accents on scrapbook layouts. Thanks for stopping by today. Happy crafting! -- Lindsay

 

Pop Up Box Card Mason Jar

 

Welcome to the July Blog Hop for the Lori Whitlock Creative Team! Today I'm sharing the cutest interactive card, perfect for summer. I used the Pop Up Box Card Mason Jar (svg, silhouette) combined with the Groovy Summer collection designed by Lori for Echo Park. The end result is a bright, colorful card that is sure to bring a smile to any recipient's face!

You can grab this file at an amazing discount right now. Use the coupon code below!

Enter to win a $20 gift code on the Lori Whitlock blog.

Blog Hop Order:

Lori Whitlock

Brandie Adams

Cathy Harper

Chelsea Van Wyk

Sue Kment

Noelene Apap

Tamara Tigchelaar

Holly Jo Taylor

Lindsay Wahl <---You are here. You made it to the end!

Enter to win HERE!

Thanks for stopping by! Have a groovy day!

--Lindsay

Rectangle Pop Up Card Sports Stand Tutorial

Hello, crafty friends! This is Lindsay, sharing a pop up card with you today. Father's Day is just around the corner. I wanted to work with one of Lori's newest files called "Rectangle Pop Up Card Sports Stand." I used an Echo Park paper collection, also designed by Lori, called "Dino Mite."  The colors were perfect for this masculine card. You can find the file here: svg, silhouette.

Begin by cutting all pieces you will need. I assembled each section of the card, as shown in photo 2. Next, I folded the large brown base pieces and adhered them back to back, as shown in photo 4.

The first photo (below) shows the brown pieces adhered back to back, with the top flaps folded outward. Turn the pieces over to the side with the slots. I inserted the large banner/drink piece into the middle slot (photo 2 below), placing strong tape on the back of the large flap. This is adhered directly to the middle divider inside the card. You will repeat this for the foam finger piece and popcorn piece, placing tape on the small folded flap. Slide it down and adhere to base piece.

After inserting all 3 pieces into the slots, it's time to close the base piece at the bottom with strong tape. Photo 4 shows a side image of the base once it has been sealed with strong tape.

Now prepare the long belt piece by adding patterned paper and folding all score lines in the same direction. This piece will wrap around to form a box. Add adhesive to the small folded flap to complete the shape.

And now it all comes together! Slide the layered base piece into the completed belt piece. You will add adhesive to the upper middle part of the foam finger pieces and the back side of the popcorn piece. The area from the score line down to the small "feet" will extend below and should not have adhesive on it.

Once the base of the card is secured inside the belt, it's time to open up the piece and reveal the amazing 3d design! The "feet" should fit into the small cuts on either side of the belt piece.

I hope this inspires you to create a pop up card! They are incredible designs that fit together like a die cut puzzle. Click on the picture below, and it will take you right to the file on Lori’s site. Thanks for stopping by the blog today! — Lindsay

Lori Whitlock June Blog Hop

 

Welcome to the June Blog Hop for the Lori Whitlock Creative Team! Today I'm sharing the cutest gift box, perfect for a camp counselor or camping buddy! I used the 3D tent file (svg, silhouette) combined with the newest collection from Bella Blvd called Adventure Awaits. The end result is the perfect box for a s'mores kit or even a gift card. 

You can grab this file at an amazing discount right now. Use the coupon code below!

Enter to win a $20 gift code on the Lori Whitlock blog.

Blog Hop Order:

Lori Whitlock

Brandie Adams

Cathy Harper

Chelsea Van Wyk

Sue Kment

Noelene Apap

Tamara Tigchelaar

Holly Jo Taylor

Lindsay Wahl <---You are here. You made it to the end!

Thanks for stopping by! Happy camping and happy crafting!

--Lindsay

3D Graduation Bouquet Tutorial

Hello, crafty friends! Today I'm sharing a fun graduation project as part of the Lori Whitlock creative team. My oldest daughter graduated this past weekend, and we have been on the grad party circuit as we celebrate with her friends. It's so fun to see how each party is uniquely decorated. We've also handed out a lot of cards and gifts at each stop. This project makes a beautiful centerpiece or card for that special graduate. The file is called "3D Graduation Bouquet," and it includes the flowers, envelope and a mini greeting card (svg, silhouette).

After I uploaded the file into Design Space, I decided to change the flowers to blue and yellow. All of the flower centers are white. This fits with the color scheme for the college that my daughter will be attending in the fall.

I began by assembling each layer. I used foam adhesive for extra dimension on the bow, flower centers and grad hat. I also popped up the top green layer for each floral bundle.

Next I shifted my focus to the white folding mechanism. This piece helps the bouquet flatten into an envelope, and it also uses a kickstand to keep the bouquet open and standing--perfect for a centerpiece! I used strong tape to hold the pieces together.   

Moving right along, I folded the piece that extends down from the long white strip. I refer to this piece as the kickstand. You will basically accordion fold the tabs until you have one sturdy piece.

Now it's time to fold the larger part of the white mechanism and attach it to the blue vase/flower pot base pieces. The kickstand will be even with the bottom of the blue base, but it is not adhered.

Finally, it all comes together! I added adhesive to one set of the blue tabs, connecting the front and back tabs. I also added adhesive to the front of the smaller floral cluster and the back of the larger floral cluster. These get adhered to the front and back of the white X piece, which is now sandwiched between the blue vase.

I hope this inspires you to create a bouquet card or centerpiece today! This file truly has a wow factor when it is assembled! Click on the picture below, and it will take you right to the file on Lori's site. Thanks for stopping by the blog today! -- Lindsay

Lori Whitlock May Blog Hop

 

Welcome to the May Blog Hop for the Lori Whitlock Creative Team! Today I'm sharing a home decor project. In less than two weeks, we'll be celebrating our high school graduate. We've been receiving so many grad announcements. I wanted a way to display them in our family room. I combined two of Lori's files: Banner Set 3 (svg, silhouette) and Graduation Photo Props Decor (svg). I cut the 2026 in multiple layers, with gold glitter cardstock as the background offset. I popped up the graduation hat and tassel. Both pieces were then adhered to the layered banner piece.

I sandwiched ribbon between the back of the banner and a sturdy piece of cardboard. The ribbons hanging down are for photo cards. The ribbon above the banner serves as a hanger. I used strong adhesive on the cardboard piece.

You can grab these files at an amazing discount right now. Use the coupon code below!

Enter to win a $20 dollar gift code on the Lori Whitlock blog.

Blog Hop Order:

Lori Whitlock

Brandie Adams

Cathy Harper

Chelsea Van Wyk

Sue Kment

Noelene Apap

Tamara Tigchelaar

Holly Jo Taylor

Lindsay Wahl <---You are here. You made it to the end!

Thanks for stopping by! Happy Crafting!

--Lindsay