Libby Fens, Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator Libby Fens offering original and creative paper crafting projects. I host monthly Card Buffets, specialty classes and weekly inspiration for card making.

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Fun Fold Fridays – Spanner Card

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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?

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This is the card flat.

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As you open it…..

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….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!

EXPRESSIONS IN INK 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 CM) SPECIALTY DESIGNER SERIES PAPER

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 –

CHRISTMAS CHEER DIES  

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 –

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You can see thee flaps independently here.

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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

Sweet Happy Birthday

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Happy Try Stampin’ on Tuesday Tuesday! Lol!

Here is our latest tw0-week challenge –

These are the sweet cards I made –

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I made two, yes, two. Because…..because I couldn’t find my acetate for the window part of the card!

But, I did, then made this –

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……with a window –

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So cool!

I started with the Ice Cream Corner Designer Series Paper for both cards!

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I used different patterns of paper for each card.

I used my favorite Biggest Wish stamp set too –

BIGGEST WISH PHOTOPOLYMER STAMP SET (ENGLISH)

Perfect pair I’d say!

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Check out out the other Design Team cards on our Try Stampin’ on Tuesday. Make a card with or without a window, or make both! Lol!

We all use a variety of products, so come join us with what supplies you have! All of our challenges are two weeks long.

Stampin’ Up Supplies –

  • Stamp Set – Biggest Wish
  • Card Stock – Basic White
  • Ink – Pool Party, Bermuda Bay
  • DSP – Ice Cream Corner
  • Punches – Tailored Tag
  • Other – Window Sheets, Pool Party 3/8″ Sheer Ribbon

Snow Adorable!

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Got a really cute one today.  I was inspired by a few blogs.

I like the clean simple layouts at Global Design Project. I just haven’t taken the time to play along until now. Here is their sketch  –

Nice, right?

And, great colors can always be found at Pals Paper Arts –

PPA-283-Jan14

So. How did I combine the two? I really liked the Snow Friends Framelits. Why not make a Valentine themed card with them –

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Gosh, isn’t adorable??? And, it’s a shaker too!!!

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Close up of my shaker frame. I made my shaker layers with a piece of Window Sheet, craft foam, and another Window Sheet. I used Tombow Liquid Glue to adhere the sheets to the foam. It works very nicely! Since this is a heavy card, my base is the Thick Whisper White Card stock. Much more supportive.

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Such a fun card with lots of dimension, you agree?

I’d love to hear what you think!

Happy Stampin’
Libby

Happy Thanksgiving

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Just a quick post to wish everyone Thanksgiving wishes.

Whether you are alone or surrounded by a crowd of people, my you find some joy today.

I made these shaker cards now several times –

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I truly loved them.

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Each set had different shaker pieces. These had glimmer paper and the corrugated paper.

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I just had to share these one more time. They brought me joy to send them out.

Happy Thanksgivin’
Libby

 

Shakin’ It Up for a Birthday

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Taking a little time away from class prep to share this terrific shaker card.

A customer asked me to have a shaker card on the Card Buffet last month because she too was having trouble making them work.

I’ve tried lots of different ways. This, by far, has got to be the best.

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I thinks this is just simply fun.

I did a different style of card last month at my class. This was me just testing the process.

If you’re interested in how I did this, leave me a comment.

Happy Stampin’
Libby

Window Wonderful Wreath

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We are getting to the favorites of my 2nd Annual Christmas Card Class.

As I said before, I designed several cards and had a time choosing the actual cards to reproduce for the class. This card was no exception. Take a look –

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And from the side –

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It’s stunning isn’t it?

The window sheet holds the front panel together.

This was a lot easier than it looks. Start by cutting the wreath and emboss it. Cut the bow too. The center of the bow is a punched circle.

The window sheet is cut 4 1/4 x 5 7/16 which is slightly less than 5 1/2 to allow for the fold. Adhere with Sticky Strip. Then add the bottom panel, also with Sticky Strip.

The sentiment on the inside of the card is visible. You have to make sure when you stamp it, it clears the wreath and is even between the panels. To ensure this, I made a template for ease of stamping. No mess ups either! Whew!

Lastly, adhere the wreath to the front of the card. Bow too.

So, see, pretty easy, right?

Now, when I originally designed this card, I designed it in Basic Black and Pool Party. It was also nice. But, I had to change it for color reasons. You’ll see later.

What do you think so far? Some nice cards, right? I’d love to know what you think!

Happy Stampin’
Libby

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