Hi everyone! One of our grandsons just turned 20! HOW?! They grow up so fast! Our daughter found an antique chess table for him for his gift so then I knew I had to buy this collection for a birthday card! It can be checkers too so I know I’ll be able to use it some more.
Fortunately I saw some other cards made by Spellbinder cardmakers and was able to pretty much copy the set up. I know nothing about Chess!
The sentiment set that coordinates is really great too! I love that! Sometimes I get so bogged down trying to figure out sentiments! haha
I recommend doing the embossing folder first then stenciling in the colors. I used woodgrain paper to start with so I didn’t have to add a lot of ink to the lighter brown.
I cut the embossed, stenciled panel and the smaller portion worked out perfect for the bottom inside corner! So happy how that worked!
Easel cards are so easy to make. Make your top panel, then cut a card base and score the top in half. Glue the full top panel to the bottom of the card base (below the score) and boom, that’s it!
Here it is laying flat. Fits perfectly flat in an envelope and mail as usual.
One last close up photo…
Here’s a simple video showing it finished… (it doesn’t show the colors right but it gives you an idea for construction) Click the bottom right corner for full screen.
Linking to some card challenges…
Crazy is our fame – STENCILS are our game! – stencils and optional CAS (I used the Layered Harlequin Stencil set)
Seize the Birthday #332 – anything goes birthday
A Cut Above August – anything does with dies
NBUS #89 – never before used stuff!
Thank you so much for stopping by today! I appreciate it!
Here’s the dies and supplies I used to make this easel card. Email if you have any questions.
A GREAT SALE @ Spellbinders right now! Remember the Baking sets I just used? IT’S ON SALE 40% off!
The Checkmate Collection that I used for my easel card is part of the sale too!!!
13% OFF @ Scrapbook.com. Click/Tap SBC below.
$5 OFF your next order @ Simon Says Stamp with code FRESH.
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love this! fabulous card!!!
I absolutely love this card! So much so, I have just added the set to my cart:) My son and his girlfriend play and teach chess, so this is perfect for them. Thanks for enabling me and for joining us at Seize the Birthday:)
Well, you got me. I clicked through and shopped the sale. I’ve been trying to ignore it, but who was I kidding? I narrowed down the basket from break-the-bank size. Geez. You do such an amazing job with your dies and this is no exception. Those chess pieces look real! Cool easel fold, too. Definitely a card to put on display! It couldn’t be more perfect for your grandson!
This is exceptional in every way, Pam! The colors, the execution, and that it is an easel card! So happy you joined us at Seize the Birthday!
Wow, what an awesome card for your grandson, those chess pieces look real, and what a great stencil too! Thanks so much for joining our challenge at Stencil Fun. I didn’t shop the sale since I have a HUGE overflowing bin of new to use, I order way too much, but gee it’s fun!!
Such a fabulous card, Pam! Great idea to use the easel fold with this awesome die set. Love the wood grain embossing and glossy chess pieces. Overall masterpiece! I already shopped the SB sale and my purchases should be here on Friday! Thanks for sharing your inspiration with the August Challenge at A Cut Above.
Well isn’t this perfect timing to have such a great die set turn up. Your grandson will be tickled with this card!!! Love all the cool details!
Oh, I love this. You have really achieved a 3D look. You have such an eye for color and design, so happy to see you over at A Cut Above. I hope we see you back again soon, and thanks for playing along.
Judy~ ACA CT Designer
I love this card! My Dad used to collect chess sets. He would have loved this! Thanks for sharing!
Wow Pam, this is amazing! You’ve inspired me to start card making again. My sons would love a card like this!