This was a challenging card…but I may have made it harder than it should be. It was definitely a learning experience and I’m anxious to share what I learned.
Some tips: Don’t add DSP to the base card (unless it covers the top layer and there are NO seams). The “t-slide” needs to move smoothly. Recommend using WW THICK cardstock for the top layer. Recommend measuring and centering the “t-slide” and sentiment card strips. The more these pieces are centered — the easier the “t-slide” will move.
Here I focus on making several cards with this technique to include the initial video using the Geared Up Garage set and then a second video featuring the A Good Man stamp set to review nuanced improvements! After viewing both videos, you should be all set to create your own version!
CARD #1: Featuring Geared Up Garage
Video Tutorial for Geared Up Garage
CARD # 2: Featuring A Good Man Stamp Set
Video Tutorial A Good Man
Basic Supplies and Measurements:
- CARDSTOCK and DIMENSIONS:
- Base Card: 5 1/4″ square, Layer (for cutting) 5″ square
- See diagram for CUT and SCORE measurements
- 3 1/2″ x 1 1/4″ Cardstock
- 4 1/4″ x 1″ Cardstock
- 4″ x 1″ Cardstock
- Additional Cardstock for Card Front
- TOOLS: Paper Trimmer, Tear Tape, Score Board, Bone Folder, Stamparatus
- STAMP SET and DIES: Geared Up Garage, A Good Man, Stitched So Sweetly Dies, Layering Circle Dies, Stitched Shapes Framelits
- INKS: Crumb Cake, Memento Black Ink, Calypso Coral
DIMENSIONS and DIAGRAMS:
PRODUCTS FEATURED:
Tropical Oasis Trinkets 
All Purpose Glue 
Paper Trimmer 
Stampin’ Blends 
Tear Tape 
Bone Folder 
Stitched Shapes Framelits 
Layering Circles Dies 
Sponge Brayer 
WINDOW SHEETS
More Card Ideas using Geared Up Garage
Refer to both the T-Slide Video for stamping the paper and the “Fancy Fold Gate Card” to fold the base and create this easy card for Father’s Day!
