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Fun Fold Fridays – Spanner Card

August 20, 2021 · 1 Comment

Happy Friday my stampin’ friends!

Sorry I missed last week – sometimes it happens.

I usually create by the seat of my pants – aka – last minute – and this week is no different.

I’m prepping for a Card Buffet this weekend and was looking for one more card to feature……well, will it be this clever fun fold?

This is the card flat.

As you open it…..

….and again!

I had never seen this fold before! It is called a Spanner Card! Yes, Spanner! As in ‘span across’, because that is what this card does.

I was like WOW ! And, I just had to try it.

It is very simple and starts with a regular card base of 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″, scored at 4 1/4″.

The clever part comes in when you cut from the scored line, on the same side, 1 1/4″ from each end. This creates 3 flaps from the front piece.

I added a strip of a Window Sheet across the top of the card only adhering it to the outer flap / strip portion. When I added my Expressions in Ink Designer Series Paper strips, it covers the adhesive!

I used another piece of DSP on the middle flap. And, that same pattern on the inside of the cards outer edges (see when fully opened).

I used the coordinating gold stripe piece on each of the sides on the front. It is also in the same pack of paper.

The beauty of this card is the gold foil ‘happy’ on the top and middle pieces. It is from a new holiday set, Christmas Cheer –

I think I bought this just for the large ‘happy’ and ‘cheer’ words themselves!

I advise adhering the middle ‘happy’ first, then the top one over it to line it up perfectly. The top one is only adhered on the edges so the glue would not show when opened.

Here are a few more picture to understand the idea of the card –

You can see thee flaps independently here.

Card front of course, standing upright. The foil is not so reflective here!

I already have a special birthday in mind for this card! She will love it as she always gives me over the top cards!

What do you think? I’d love to hear from you. Try it and let me know how it goes!

This Christmas Cheer Dies is from the new mini catalog. To see all the new holiday items, click here, or the image –

It is also Sale-a-bration! To see all the Sale-a-bration options this fall, click here, or the image –

Stampin’ Up Supplies –

Stamp Set – Biggest Wish
Dies / Embossing – Christmas Cheer Dies
Card Stock – Pear Pizzazz, Pale Papaya, Gold Foil, Basic White
Ink – Pear Pizzazz
DSP – Expressions in Ink
Other – Window Sheets

Fun Fold Fridays – Bouquet of Hope

March 12, 2021 · Leave a Comment

Happy Friday!

I’m back this week with another sweet, easy fold fold! Although, I have no idea what this fold is called!

Here is the lovely card –

I used the kit contents of the February 2021 Paper Pumpkin, Bouquet of Hope for this card. I only added the Layering Circle Dies, everything else is from the kit!

As you open the card –

And then again –

I left this blank because I am not sure what type of sentiment I’d like to use here. I’d stamp it under the circle when I do.

This is all the goodies that were included in the kit –

The base is a card from the kit.

The circle is from another card base cut with the Layering Circle Dies. Convenient how the other base is Rococo Rose on the outside and white on the inside! I cut two of the larger, outer circles.

The pattern strip is part of the base from another card. It measures 1″ x 4 1/4″. It is adhered to the base of the card with Tear & Tape because of all the movement.

For the flowers in the circle, I used three of the included flower dies to make the arrangement.

This type card can be made with any products. I thought this was a great way to showcase this Paper Pumpkin for the month of February! What do you think?

Stampin’ Up Supplies –

Dies / Embossing – Layering Circle Dies
Card Stock – February 2021 Paper Pumpkin Bouquet of Hope
DSP – February 2021 Paper Pumpkin, Bouquet of Hope
Other – February 2021 Paper Pumpkin Bouquet of Hope

Fun Fold Fridays – Tri-Fold Card

February 26, 2021 · Leave a Comment

Friday again?

I have another nifty share to help use up some of the Designer Series Paper or pattern paper you have around your craft room!

This is a tri-fold card that uses about half a sheet of 12″ x 12″ to make a card showing off both sides of the paper.

Here is the finished card –

The fun is when you open it –

Just a little more –

Sweet, sweet, sweet!

This is the Sale-a-bration Designer Series Paper, Flower & Field. Only a couple more days that you can get this paper for free!

This fold so simple! I used a 5 1/2″ x 12″ piece of pretty pattern paper, I say pretty because some are only one side worthy. Others, you can not decide which side to use. That is the case with this whole pack! I scored the strip at at 4″ and 8″.

On the end panel, the front panel, I used the Stitched Shapes Die to cut a circle from the outer panel. I used the next to largest size.

Then, I cut a black one slightly larger and using the largest circle and the next size down (same size as the front circle) creating a frame. I also cut an additional Basic White one the size of the outside circle.

I folded both panels of the card in. I adhered the Basic White circle to the second panel through the front circle to align it perfectly.

I adhered the black frame on the outside.

I cut several flower shapes to match the Designer Series Paper to decorate the card. These all came from the In Bloom Bundle. Yes, I’ve used it a lot lately!

This was a fun type of card to create. I am excited to pull out others patterns an get to work!

Stampin’ Up Supplies –

Stamp Set – In Bloom
Dies / Embossing – Stitched Shapes Dies, Pierced Blooms Dies
Bundle – In Bloom
Card Stock – Basic Black, Blushing Bride, Flirty Flamingo, Cherry Cobbler
Ink – Black Memento
DSP – Flower & Field

Fun Fold Fridays – Designer Series Paper Show Off

February 19, 2021 · 2 Comments

Happy Friday!

I have managed to make it through this week and the Texas’ idea for dealing with cold weather. Do. Nothing. Turn power off. Turn water off. C’mon Texas, we can do better! The rest of the US deals with way worse temperatures just fine! Ok, rant over.

I did manage to get some cards done when the power sporadically came back on!

Last Saturday, I showed these gorgeous cards created to show both sides of the paper. Here is the link for them.

Since I’m sort of short on creativity and electricity time, I decided to do the same today with another Sale-a-bration Designer Series Paper, Paper Blooms.

In person, this paper looks a bit different. It wasn’t my favorite honestly.

But……I created some cards and I like it a little better now! Because, just look at these –

Pretty sweet, right?

They all three use the same card base, 5 1/4″ x 5 1/2″, score at 4 1/4″. This gives a base of 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2, with an inch flap to adhere the pattern paper to.

The pattern paper layer varied in size a bit from card to card. Anywhere from 4″ x 5 1/4″ to 3 3/4″ x 5″. My layers are in 1/4″ increments.

These first two cards, the solid layer in the inside was 4″ x 5 1/4″, with the pattern paper being 3 3/4″ x 5″. The strip on the outside is 1/2″ x 5 1/2″.

I used the same sentiment on all three cards from the In Bloom stamp set. We always need birthday cards.

This last card, the pattern paper was 4″ x 5 1/4″.

All three cards had a navy twine bow for a little extra something!

This shows what the cards look like on the inside. You can see the other side of the Designer Series Paper and how I decorated the insides. Simply pretty!

Sort of a ‘fun fold’! What do you think?

Stampin’ Up Supplies –

Stamp Set – In Bloom
Card Stock – Rococo Rose, Seaside Spray, Soft Sea Foam, Basic White
Ink – Night of Navy
DSP – Paper Blooms
Other – Well Suited Twine Pack

Fun Fold Fridays – Slide Up / Pop Up Gift Card Holder

January 8, 2021 · Leave a Comment

Yessssss, Friday! And the second week in my new Fun Fold Fridays!

I’m featuring a slide up or pop up gift card holder. Not sure what this fold is actually called, but for now, this will work!

I’ve seen this version in a vertical version all the time, but not a horizontal one. I created one a few weeks ago here, but didn’t include a tutorial until today.

Here is a sweet little birthday card using some new stuff! This is the Oh So Ombre Designer Series Paper that can be earned free during Sale-a-bration –

And see it opened –

Notice the (absent) gift card that would ‘pop up’ in the pocket?

This is the sweet pattern paper I used –

And, here is the Sweet Ice Cream Bundle –

Here is how I did it –

Yes, my Green Paper Tutorials!

Directions for basic card with fold :

Base – 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″, scored at 1 1/2″, 5 3/4″
Insert – 4 1/2″ x 5 1/2″, scored at 1/2″, 4″
on slide up, apply strong adhesive, like Tear & Tape, to 1/2″ strip
fold 1/2″ strip back
fold up bottom panel, set aside
on card base, use a strong adhesive on lower edges
fold score lines, top panel folds down, bottom panel folds up
place insert panel on top of card base, remove liner on insert
close card
the top of the card will ‘catch’ the top of the insert panel
open card
fold up insert
fold up card base over insert, open back up
remover liners
fold up card bottom panel enclosing the the insert
close top, then open to make insert slide up!
decorate as you like

Pretty cool, huh? I’ll venture to do a Facebook Live for this fold. It is really super easy, but I know some are visual, some are tactile.

I’d love to know what you think!

Stampin’ Up Supplies –

Stamp Set – Sweet Ice Cream
Dies / Embossing – Tasteful Textile 3D Embossing Folder, Painted Texture 3D Embossing Folder
Bundle – Sweet Ice Cream
Card Stock – Crumb Cake, Basic White,
Ink – Blackberry Bliss, Soft Suede
DSP – Oh So Ombre
Punches – Ice Cream Cone Builder
Other – Pastel Pearls

Blogging Friends Blog Hop – January 2021 – Sale-a-Bration Times C’mon

January 1, 2021 · 8 Comments

Happy January 1, 2021! Let’s start this year off with a ~~bang~~ blog hop! Or maybe two hops!!

Our theme is Sale-a-bration!

Sale-a-what? Every year during the first part of the year, Stampin’ Up! hosts a bonus promotion. For every $50 (USD) you spend, you get to pick a free specially designed item of stamp sets or Designer Series Papers!

This year, the special promotion will run twice this year for two months each, January & February and July & August. That means you have just a limited time to get these items! Our hop will introduce you to some of the products!

I was soo drawn to this Berry Delightful Designer Series Paper and Berry Blessings stamp set. I created two cards using a nifty fold –

Why is this nifty? Well two flaps open –

Cards are flipped, lol! But, you get the idea!

Each card has a base of 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″. Layered with the folding card that is 4″ x 11″, scored at 3″ and 8 1/4″. I added Designer Series Paper to the outer panels and one card I stepped it up a bit adding a coveted piece of Whisper White on the inside. It is 3 1/2″ x 4 3/4″.

I stamped the sentiment in Night of Navy with the berries (outside and inside) stamped in Pacific Point stamped off a time or two.

For both cards I used the Stitched So Sweetly Dies to frame the sentiment.

On both these cards I used a clear hook & loop dot to secure them closed.

Of course I stamped the whole panel and for whatever reason the Rich Razzleberry ink was not all the way dry and I smudged it a bit. Grrrrrrr, but I just kept it. Shows it is handmade, right?

I stamped the berries in Rich Razzleberry and colored with various blend to get the shading. I added the stamped leaves in Garden Green on this stepped up card.

As a bonus, the purple bow added just the right touch! Not sure where it came from, it was in my bow stash box! Lol!

These cards will be the beginning of my Fun Fold Fridays! A nice way to start the new year creating with new fold challenges for myself to share with you!

I am not sure which card I like better? Which one do you like?

Stampin’ Up Supplies –

Stamp Set – Berry Blessings
Dies / Embossing – Stitched So Sweetly Dies
Card Stock – Rich Razzleberry, Whisper White/Basic White, Pacific Point
Ink – Rich Razzleberry, Garden Green, Night of Navy, Pacific Point
DSP – Berry Delightful
Other – Blends

Quick Fun Folds

November 20, 2020 · Leave a Comment

Happy day everyone! Thanks for stopping by!

This past week I had a Mystery Stamp & Chat via Zoom with my stampin’ friends.

Prior to the night, I gave this supply list to have ready –

card base – 4 1/4 x 11, scored at 5 1/2
DSP – 4 x 5 1/4 and 2 1/4 x 4
White or light DSP you can stamp on – 4 x 2 3/4
White – 3 x 4 1/4
paper trimmer
stamp & ink
adhesive
embellishments

We started by removing 3″ from the end of the card base…..after everyone followed my step by step instructions, we had completed different cards using the same measurements!

This is the one I made in the Zoom –

So so pretty!

The 3″ piece removed gets reused on the front horizontally! So clever! No waste either!

I also made a few more samples using a variety of products to show the versatility of the this quick and easy fun fold –

I used the Flowers For Every Season Designer Series Paper and the Happiest Of Birthdays.

Here I used the same Flowers For Every Season Designer Series Paper and the Poinsettia Petals bundle. (I created this quickly, hence the crooked die cutting!)

And this one was soo cute –

This was the Playful Pets Designer Series Paper and the Pampered Pets bundle.

When the card is opened, this is what it looks like –

This fun fold is another great way to use up our stashes of Designer Series / patterned papers!

What are you creating today?