Nutz about Stamping

Did you know that cranes represent good fortune?

In today's CASE the Catty series I am going to feature the Crane of Fortune bundle in the new Jan-June Mini Catalog. I am going to show you how to take one of the catalog samples and add your own lil twist. I am also going to show you how to make a beautiful sun element if you don't have a sun stamp in your crafting room.

 

First, let's look at the Crane of Fortune bundle (click on the bundle image to order it at my online store):

 

This product was on my first catalog order for two reasons - having traveled to Japan a few times, I now love all things with an Asian design. And there are so many cranes that I can see when walking by the canals where I love. Did you know that cranes represent good fortune?

The stamped images, including this elegant crane and dual chrysanthemum blossoms, will give your projects amazing texture and depth for a stunning focal point. And the sentiments can be used anytime you want to send your love and well-wishes.

The Good Fortune dies include the crane, gingko biloba leaves, and other intricate die-cut pieces that are sure to add texture and visual interest to all your papercrafting projects.

 

Now let's have a look at what the Stampin' Up! concept artists have created on page 24 of the Mini Catalog:

 

 

One of these samples here caught my eye - especially the sun element which I am going to show you how to create.

 

Here's my card idea - with a twist! 

 

Yes my phrase is a bit wonky and you can see a bit of ghosting - I am trying to let that go!

Here's what you need to make this card at home. 

 

Supplies

Stamp set: Crane of Fortune (bundle, 157663)

Ink: Versamark, Basic Gray, Highland Heather, Fresh Freesia

Paper and cutting dimensions:
          Highland Heather: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
          Basic White: 3 1/2" x 3 1/4"; 3 1/4" x 4"; 2" x 1 1/2"; 2" square

Misc: Brights Stampin' Write Marker Assortment (147157); Stampin' Dimensionals; Mini Stampin' Dimensionals; Layering Circles dies (151770); Stampin' Blends Daffodil Delight (154883); 2021-23 In Color Jewels (155571)

 

Want to learn how to make that cool sun image? Watch my video below - make sure to follow along all the way through for my bonus tips and design ideas!

 

 

Do you know how to make this beautiful, watercolored card background?

In today's CASE the Catty project I am going to feature the Happy Hedgehogs stamp set which you can find in the Jan-June Mini Catalog. I am going to show you how to create the really cool background layer that you will see in one of the catalog samples.

Adorable hedgehogs mingle with flowers, butterflies, forest mushrooms, and birds in the Happy Hedgehogs set. Combine the images to create a playful scene to adorn scrapbooks. Or create a card to thank someone in your life for their kindness and friendship. It's so easy—stamp the line-art images on a card front, add the sentiment that expresses your feelings, and send!

You can bundle the stamp set with the Hedgehog punch for quick and easy card making:

 

Supplies

I love one of the Happy Hedgehogs samples on page 64 of the Mini, a card that was created by a Stampin' Up! concept artists. If you look at the note under the card, it says "Create unique plaid backgrounds with Watercolor Painters". 

So I thought I would recreate this sample with my own lil twist and show you how to create the watercolored background.

First, let's have a look at my creation. 

Here's what you need to create my card. And underneath you will find my video tutorial showing you, step-by-step, how to make it! 

Supplies

Stamp set: Happy Hedgehogs (157983, or bundle with punch using 157985)

Ink: Pear Pizzazz; Memento Tuxedo Black; Bumblebee

Paper and cutting dimensions:
          Pear Pizzazz: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" 
          Very Vanilla: 3/4" x 2"; 2 1/2" x 3 3/4"
          Watercolor paper: 3 1/4" x 5" 

Misc: Water Painters (151298); 2021-23 In Color Jewels (155571); Mini Stampin' Dimensionals; Stampin' Dimensionals, Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper (149612)

Here's my video - be sure to watch all the way through for my bonus tips and design ideas! 

Do you know which bundle is perfect for so many sweet occasions?

There are times when we are all stuck for inspiration and so in this new series I want to show you how to use a resource that you always have on hand to help you come up with card layouts and design ideas. This is my 'CASE the Catty' series. 

Today's card was inspired by the brand new Jan-June Mini catalog!

 

 

 

 

The Sweet Conversations bundle caught my eye as I browsed through the Mini catalog. Although I don't usually purchase Valentines bundles this one goes beyond that one-day event.

 

 

The Sweet Conversations bundle is part of the Sweet Talk product suite. Let's have a look in the catalog at what the concept artists at Stampin' Up! have shared, on page 8.

 

 

The box in the bottom right corner is super cute but I don't have the box nor did I purchase the designer series paper. So let me show you how to take this idea and turn it into a card. I have even made a video to talk you through each step. 

 

Here's my card without jewels:

 

 

And here it is with jewels - which do you like more? 

 

 

I think the jewels add a 'crowing' touch. Here's what you need to gather to make my card at home. You will find my video underneath. 

Supplies

Stamp set: Sweet Conversations (bundle: 157624)

Ink: Fresh Freesia, Polished Pink

Paper and cutting dimensions:
        Basic White: 4 1/2" x 4"
        Fresh Freesia: (2) 1/4" x 4 1/4"; 1 1/2" square
        Polished Pink: 1 1/2" square; 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"; 2" x 2 1/2" 

Misc: Fresh Freesia Open Weave Ribbon (155615); Baker's Twine Essential Pack (155475); Mini Stampin' Dimensionals; Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

Here's my video - be sure to watch all the way through for my bonus tips and design ideas. 

Want to see my Happy Hedgehogs Valentine using the Sweet Conversations bundle? Click here: https://bit.ly/3r2UP4N

Case the catalog card series: Peaceful Cabin

One of the most common questions I get from other crafters is: how do you figure out what to make? Where do you get your inspiration from? 

There are times when I am stuck for ideas too, and so in this new series of video tutorials I want to show you how to use a resource that you always have on hand to help you come up with card layouts and design ideas. Introducing my Case the Catty series.

For today's card and video I decided to use my Peaceful Cabin bundle and CASE (copy and share everything) the Aug-Dec Mini Catalog (catty) sample - with a twist. 

The Peaceful Cabin bundle has been one of my go-to faves for holiday crafting and I am so sad it is retiring on 3 January.  When I looked for an idea in the Mini catalog I wasn't so taken with the sample provided.

 

But: did you know that at the back of the Mini are additional ideas just waiting to be CASE'd?

 

Let's have a look at what Stampin' Up! has shared using the Peaceful Cabin bundle, on page 68. That's the card I am going to CASE with a twist. 

 

 

This card is super easy to make with its repeated stamping and die-cutting. In my video below I show you how to do this along with bonus tips and design ideas. 

 

Here's my CASE'd card. Can you spot the twists?

 

 

Here's how to make this card at home. 

 

Supplies

Stamp set: Peaceful Cabin bundle (156816)

 

Ink: Evening Evergreen, Soft Succulent, Garden Green, Crumb Cake

 

Paper and cutting dimensions:
        Crumb Cake: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
        Evening Evergreen: 2 3/4" x 4"; 3" x 4"
        Soft Succulent: 2 3/4" x 4" 
        Garden Green: 2 3/4" x 4" 
        Ever Eden: 2 3/4" x 3 3/4" 

 

Misc: Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Polished Dots (158134, available 4 Jan); Mini Stampin Dimensionals

 

And here's my video - thanks for watching!

 

Case the catalog card series, part one: Bamboo Beauty

One of the most common questions I get from other crafters is: how do you figure out what to make? Where do you get your inspiration from? 

There are times when I am stuck for ideas too, and so in this new series of video tutorials I want to show you how to use a resource that you always have on hand to help you come up with card layouts and design ideas. Introducing my Case the Catty series.

 

For today's card and video I decided to dust off my Bamboo Beauty stamp set and CASE (copy and share everything) the Annual Catalog (catty) sample - with a twist. 

 

I love most things Asian: the food, the design and yes, the images in this stamp set. I have been so lucky to have visited Japan twice in my life and cannot wait to go back some day. Tip: the paper crafting stores in Tokyo are amazing!

Here are just a couple of photos from my most recent trip there:

A. card stock choices

B. sample ideas (like I try to do for you!)

C specialty paper - a wall of it - like you might see in a wallpaper store

So when I saw the Bamboo Beauty stamp set in the catalog, it was immediately on my must-have list. The bamboo images are sized perfectly for card making; either stamp the branches in a random pattern for a minimal look or use the bamboo and branch images together to create a bamboo forest! The authentic kanji symbols translate to “friendship” so be sure to send a card to all your favorite friends as this stamp set is gender neutral.

Have a look at page 48 in the Annual Catalog - there is one Bamboo Beauty sample that uses Stampin' Blends. And that's the card I chose to CASE.

Here's my sample and what you need to make it at home. Don't miss my video tutorial underneath the supplies list! 

Supplies:

Stamp set: Bamboo Beauty

Ink: Granny Apple Green

Paper and cutting dimensions:
        Basic White: 8 1/2" x 5 1/5"; 4" x 5 1/4"; 3 3/4" x 5"; 2 1/2" x 3/4" 
        Linen Thread: 10"

Misc: Stampin' Blends (Old Olive, Granny Apple Green, Crumb Cake); Linen Thread; Mini Stampin' Dimensionals; Stampin' Seal; Mini Glue Dots

Here's my video - be sure to watch all the way through for my bonus tips and design ideas. 

 

What stamp sets in the Annual Catalog speak to you? Let me know in the comments section under this post! 

Do you need a last minute gift card holder idea?

Hi fellow crafters, it is the week before Christmas and this is when most of us realize there are a couple more people that you need gifts for. Or maybe you have been putting off figuring out a gift idea for that very 'hard to buy for' person. Today I am going to show you how to create a last minute gift card holder. This project will also help you use up those Christmas designer series paper bits and pieces that I know you have lying around.

 

I have some final bits and pieces of the Peaceful Place designer series paper and so chose a couple of patterns in this pack for my project:

And I thought it would be fun to use some of the dies from the Peaceful Cabin bundle to help add a pop of color on the front of my gift card holder. I am beyond sad that this bundle is retiring on 3 January. (order it today so you have it next year!)

I also used the Fancy Tag Topper punch to create a decorative element: 

Add a bit of ribbon and your favorite embellishments and this project is super easy to make - follow along with my video below!

Here's my Peaceful Place gift card holder:

And with the tag outside of the holder:

Want to make this at home? Here's what you need. 

Supplies

Stamp set: Peaceful Cabin (156395; bundle 156816)

Ink: Basic Gray

Paper and cutting dimensions: 
        Smoky Slate: 4" x 6" (score at 2 3/4" & 5 1/2")
        Basic White: 2 1/2" x 5 1/2" (score at 1")
        Peaceful Pines: 3 1/2" x 6"; 2" square; 2 1/4" square
        Old Olive: 2" square

Misc: Stampin' Cut & Emboss machine; Multipurpose Liquid Glue; Gray Granite 1/4" Shimmer Ribbon (152463); Peaceful Place designer series paper (156394); Simply Scored; Tear & Tape Adhesive; Fancy Tag Topper punch (152711)

Here's my video - be sure to watch all the way through for my bonus tips and design ideas! 

 

How to make a beautiful Christmas card when you are running low on supplies

Are you running low on Christmas paper and supplies and you still need to make some more holiday cards? Let me show you how to create a beautiful card idea using only one ink pad, two colors of cardstock, one set of dies, one stamp set and some other products I know you already know you have on hand. 

 

One stamp set: Poinsettia Petals stamp set is perfect for creating a variety of holiday cards - not only the images but also the messages you can send using the phrases. Although I am not using the matching dies for my card today, they are just as amazing. You can use the frames to die-cut around the images in the stamp set or use them alone to create textured pieces. 

Note: stamp set and dies are sold separately. 

 

 

One pack of dies: did you know there are 23 dies in the Stitched Stars pack? You can create various custom die-cut stars with or without faux stitching and there are so many ways to use them.

 

 

Blending brushes: you can blend ink beautifully using these brushes. Apply extremely light shades of ink or create soft gradient backgrounds with no lines. Or use them with Decorative Masks or stencils: the velvety soft bristles blend ink perfectly. If you don't have these on hand, try sponges to get a similar effect when applying the ink. 

 

 

Put these supplies together and here's a beauty that you can create in no time: 

 

Supplies

Stamp set: Poinsettia Petals (158251)

Ink: Misty Moonlight 

Paper and cutting dimensions: 
        Basic White: 4" x 5 1/4"; (5) 2 1/2" square; 3/4" x 4" 
        Misty Moonlight: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"; 1" x 4"' 

Misc: Stitched Stars dies (150653); Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Adhesive Sheets (152334); Blending Brushes (153611); Stampin' Seal

Tip: if you want to order any of the products from me, just click on the product photos above to link over to my online store.

Here's my video, showing you how to make my card. Be sure to watch all the way through for my bonus tips and design ideas, and to see a second card using the same products. 

 

What products would you like me to use next? Let me know in the comments section under this blog post.

How to create an over the top Christmas card

Hi fellow crafters! In the past few months I have shared several project ideas using the Poinsettia Petals stamp set and matching Poinsettia dies. Are you ready to take these two products and create an over the top Christmas card, card that you would send to someone special? I would love to show you how!

The Poinsettia Petals stamp set includes images to create custom poinsettias and messages to personalize your cards. The set is no longer bundles with the dies, but great news: you can still purchase the Poinsettia dies separately. 

The Poinsettia dies are just as amazing. You can use the frames to die-cut around the images in the stamp set or use them alone to create textured pieces, which is what I am going to do today.

The Heartwarming Hugs patterns are perfect for packaging or cards in traditional Christmas colors. This high-quality printed paper is excellent scrapbook paper, card making paper, and more. Pack includes various tiny patterns of plaid, stripes, dots, and more. It’s a great choice for Christmas cards and projects. This papercrafting staple is great for scrapbook paper, card making paper, and more! 

Want to know what help makes this card a stand out? Blending Brushes! 

Blend ink beautifully using Blending Brushes. Apply extremely light shades of ink or create soft gradient backgrounds with no lines. Or use them with Decorative Masks or stencils, the velvety soft bristles blend ink perfectly.

Here's my card idea, along with a second card that has a slightly different twist. I explain that on my video tutorial below. 

Can you spot the differences? 

Supplies

Stamp set: Poinsettia Petals (152152)

Ink: Mossy Meadow; Real Red; 

Paper and cutting dimensions:
        Basic White: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"; 3 1/4" square; 3 1/2" square; 3" square; 2 1/2" square; 1 1/4: square; (2) 2 1/4" x 1 1/2"; 
        (2) 2  3/4" x 1 1/2"; 4 1/4" x 3/4" 
        Heartwarming Hugs: pattern one - 4 1/4" x 3 1/2"; pattern two - (2) 4 1/4" x 1"

Misc: Poinsettia dies (153522); Blending Brushes (153612); Stampin' Dimensionals (104430); Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755); Heartwarming Hugs Designer Series Paper (153492); Layering Circles dies (151770); Pearl Basic Jewels #144219; Red Rhinestone Basic Jewels (146924)

Here's my video - be sure to watch all the way through for my bonus tips and design ideas:

Surprise your friends with this fun gift pocket idea

Hi fellow crafters! Today I am going to take a break from my Christmas Gift Countdown (don't worry I will be back tomorrow for a Cyber Monday BONUS offer!) to bring you a super easy and really fun Gift Card Pocket idea. I will be using my Poinsettia Petals and Eden's Garden stamp sets, and the beautiful Heartwarming Hugs designer series paper:

The Heartwarming Hugs paper has perfect patterns for packaging or cards in traditional Christmas colors. This high-quality printed paper is excellent scrapbook paper, card making paper, and more. The pack includes various tiny patterns of plaid, stripes, dots, and more. It’s a great choice for Christmas cards and projects. This papercrafting staple is great for scrapbook paper, card making paper, and more! Coordinating colors are: Mossy Meadow, Pear Pizzazz, Real Red and Whisper White. 

You have already seen that I often use the fabulous Poinsettia Petals stamp set and coordinating dies. See another project here. 

And I have shared several projects using the beautiful Eden's Garden Collection, here's one of my faves, showing you how to make a Double Flap fun fold idea. 

What a shock to get the new Mini Catalog in the mail this week and realize that the Ever Eden designer series paper and Cotton paper are not in the new catalog. This means you need to purchase it now - before it is gone for good. 

So on to today's project - this super easy gift card holder. Of course this project doesn't have to be a gift card holder, you can simply make it a lovely Christmas card with a holiday message instead of attaching a gift card. 

Here's my Heartwarming Hugs Gift card holder:

And a photo of the gift card holder 'unpacked':

Supplies:

• Stamp Sets: Poinsettia Petals (158251); Eden's Garden (157823)
• Inks:  Cherry Cobbler Classic Stamp Pad (147083)
• Paper:  Mossy Meadow stock (155574); Cherry Cobbler card stock (102482); Basic White card stock (159276); Heartwarming Hugs 12x12 Designer Series Paper (153492)
• Other: Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653); Layering Circle Dies (151770); White 1/4" Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon (151326); Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (104108); Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755), Stampin' Daubers (133733); Layering Circles Dies (151770); Red Rhinestone Basic Jewels (146924)

 

Measurements:

• Mossy Meadow: 9 ½”x 4 ¼” scored at 5 ½”;  2 3/4" square; (2) 1/4" x 3 3/4"; 1" x 3 7/8" 
• Cherry Cobbler: 4”x 3 ¾”; 2 1/2" square; 4 ¼”x 1 ½”
• Basic White: 3 3/4" x 2 1/8"; 2 1/4" square; 3/4" x 3 7/8" 
• Heartwarming Hugs 12x12 Designer Series Paper: 1 ½”x 4” pattern one; 3 7/8”x 3 5/8” pattern two
• White Ribbon: 12"

Instructions:

1. Adhere Real Red card stock to Evening Evergreen card base with the fold at the bottom.  Adhere greenery Designer Series Paper to Real Red Card stock.  Adhere brick Designer Series Paper to top portion of inside of card base.  Tie Real Red Ribbon around entire card base to create a pocket for gift card.
2. Stamp “to/from” on Basic white card stock with Real Red Classic ink pad.  Adhere to Evening Evergreen strip.
3. Cut Circle from Basic White, Evening Evergreen and Real Red card stock.  Stamp “jingle all the way” with Real Red ink.  Adhere Basic White Circle to Evening Evergreen Circle to Real Red Cirlce.  Adhere to end of tag with Dimensionals.
4. Slide Gift Card Holder tag into pocket.

Here's my video tutorial. Be sure to watch all the way through for my bonus tips and design ideas. 

This fun fold card offers not one gift but two as part of the card!

Hi fellow crafters! In today's video, I am going to show you a fun fold card idea that offers not one, but two gifts as well. I am going to create a Christmas fun fold card featuring the Poinsettia Petals stamp set, the Peaceful Cabin stamp set and coordinating Peaceful Place paper and the Tailor Made Tags dies.

 

The Peaceful Cabin Stamp Set is so tranquil. You can use the stamps separately,  or you can pair them together to create a peaceful, wintry scene.

 

 

Want to see another Peaceful Cabin card idea? Click here.

 

The Peaceful Place Designer Series Paper helps you to keep that tranquil mood on your cards with its calming nature scenes and muted color schemes.

 

 

I love the Poinsettia Petals stamp set - not only the images but also the messages you can send using the phrases.

 

 

Mix, match, and layer the Tailor Made Tags dies in different sizes and colors. Create tags for any occasion you need: birthday cards, goodie bags, gift packages. Stamp sentiments from your favorite stamp sets, then cut out. It’s that easy to create custom tags!

 

 

Here's my card idea - under these photos you will find a list of supplies and measurements AND a video tutorial!

 

 

This photos shows the bookmark:

 

 

And this photo shows the inside of the card, along with the bookmark (from the card front).

 

 

Supplies

 

Stamp set: Peaceful Cabin (156395); Poinsettia Petals (153475)

 

Ink: Basic Gray

 

Paper and cutting dimensions:
        Basic White: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"; 4" x 2 3/4"; 3 1/4" x 1 1/2"
        Basic Gray: 4" x 5 1/2" 
             Smoky Slate: 3 1/4" x 1 1/2";
        Peaceful Place: 8" x 5" (score at 4"); 1 7/8" x 3 1/2" 

 

Misc: Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Simply Scored; Peaceful Place Designer Series Paper (156394); Tear & Tape Adhesive; Paper Trimmer, Gray Granite Ribbon (152463)

 

Be sure to watch all the way through my video to see my bonus tips and design ideas and to see a second card idea using the same fun fold. 

Ready to get started? 

This fun fold technique is perfect for all your holiday cards this season

Hi fellow crafters! In today's video, I am going to show you a fun fold technique that is perfect for your holiday cards this season. It is lightweight for mailing and will gently surprise anyone who receives this card. I am going to create a Christmas card idea featuring the Peaceful Cabin bundle and Peaceful Place paper.

 

 

 

The entire suite is worth its purchase (worth it's weight in gold, as they say):

The Peaceful Cabin stamp set is so tranquil. You can use the stamps separately, or you can pair them together to create a peaceful, wintry scene.

The Peaceful Place designer series paper helps you to keep that tranquil mood on your cards with its calming nature scenes and muted color schemes.

Here's my Peaceful Cabin fun fold card: 

Supplies

Stamp set: Peaceful Cabin bundle (156816); Poinsettia Petals (158251)

Ink: Basic Gray

Paper and cutting dimesions:
        Basic White: 11" x 4 1/4"; 
        Peaceful Place: 4" square; 7/8" x 4"

Misc: Peaceful Place designer series paper (156394); Rhinestone Basic Jewels (144220); Stampin' Seal adhesive

 

Here's my video: be sure to watch all the way through my video to see my bonus tips and design ideas and to see this technique with a layout twist.

How to feature beautiful paper using this double flap fun fold

Hi fellow crafters! Today I am going to show you a different double flap fun fold card technique, using a brand new product collection card Eden's Garden. 

Let's begin by drooling together over the Eden's Garden bundle: 

The glorious blossoms and foliage in this set are complemented by greetings of warmth and friendship. Put them together and the result is unforgettable cards for friends and loved ones. You'll love creating with these detailed, intricate images. With these dies, you can create flourishing frames, labels, and borders and use them to garnish tags, cards, and more. These dies are perfect for springtime and summer projects, but they'll also work for weddings and friendship. Customize them for your occasion by adding a greeting of your choice.

I wish you could see the Ever Eden designer series paper designs up close - they are stunning! And the gold accents make the designs a real stand out. 

You can add gorgeous greenery and glimmers of gold to any paper project with the Ever Eden 12"x12" Specialty Designer Series Paper. The beautiful berries, branches, and layers of leaves feature a wonderful watercolor effect that’ll make your masterpiece both enchanting and elegant! Alternate the intricate imagery on one side with the basic pattern on the other for a completely coordinated creation. Don’t delay—this pretty pack of paper is only available while supplies last!

I know that this paper will be a HUGE hit when the next Mini Catalog (Jan - June 2022) goes live, don't you agree? The photo above just doesn't do it justice but I bet my video below will. 

And did you know that the two products above are part of an entire collection? I love that all these products are coordinated for me - no thinking or designing or color coordination required! All you need to add is: Adhesive and two colors of ink: Soft Succulent and Evening Evergreen. You will then be set for many weeks of crafting fun! 

And here's a flyer that you can click on and download. Remember these products are first come, first served so order early this month so you won't be disappointed! 

Here's my Eden's Garden Double Flap fun fold card:

And here's my card open:

Supplies

Stamp set: Eden's Garden (157832)

Ink: Soft Succulent

Paper and cutting dimensions:
        Soft Succulent - 4 1/4" x 8 1/2"; 3" x 8 1/2"
        Basic White - 4" x 5 1/4"; 4" x 2 3/4"; 3/4" x 2 1/2"
        Ever Eden - 3 3/4" x 5"; 2 1/4" x 3 3/4" 

Misc: Stampin' Seal; Simply Scored; Ever Eden Specialty designer series paper (159996); Garden Gems (159277); Bone Folder 

Here's my video: I will be using many of the products in the Eden's Garden Collection to make my fun fold card, so be sure to watch all the way through for my bonus tips and design suggestions AND to see a second idea using the same technique but a different set of products.

See how to send some warmth and reflect the beauty of the season

Hi fellow crafters! The Double Point fun fold technique was all the rage last year but I only learned how to create it this week - there are just so many ideas to learn out, aren't there? I was surprised how easy this fun fold is to make, so why not give it a try too! I will be using my Peaceful Cabin bundle, and the gorgeous corresponding Peaceful Place designer series paper.

 

I recently purchased the Peaceful Cabin bundle because our family has had a little cabin in the woods for years and even though I live far from there that place and many special moments remain in my heart. So when I saw it in the catalog I knew I had to have it, not only for Christmas cards this year but well beyond too. 

 

Tip: click on any of the product photos below to order them at my online store

 

You can immerse your paper crafting projects in tranquility with the Peaceful Cabin set. This versatile set has stamps you can use separately, or you can pair them together for a peaceful, wintry scene. Send some warmth and reflect the beauty of the season by adding these serene greetings and images to your handmade cards, notes, and even gift tags.

Did you know that the Peaceful Cabin bundle is part of the gorgeous Peaceful Place product suite? Even yummier! 

I also chose to use the Peaceful Place paper on my fun fold card - in the video below I show you the beautiful patterns, but for now here's a photo:

Here's my Double Point fun fold card. If you want to learn this fun fold technique, and see how to open this card along with what I put inside, please watch the video below. 

Here's what you need to create this card at home: 

Supplies

Stamp set: Peaceful Cabin (bundle 

Ink: Basic Gray

Paper and cutting dimensions: 
        Basic Gray: 5 1/2" x 4 1/4"; 3 1/2" square; 1 1/2" x 2"
        Basic White: 4" x 5 1/4"; 3 1/4" square
        Peaceful Place: (2) 3" x 4"

Misc: Peaceful Place designer series paper (156394); Tear & Tape Adhesive, Layering Circles dies (151770); Stampin' Seal, Fine Tip Glue Pen, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Paper Trimmer, Bone Folder

Here's my video - be sure to watch all the way through the video for my bonus tips and design suggestions AND to see a second double flap card idea using the same technique.

 

 

The double flap fun fold card has a unique way to open

Hi fellow crafters! Have you heard of the Double Flap fun fold technique? I think it has been around for a while but I just learned how to create it so I thought you might like to learn this technique, too. I will be using my Poinsettia Petals stamp set and matching Poinsettia dies, and my Tidings of Christmas designer series paper.

 

 

The Poinsettia Petals set is perfect for sending warm wishes from your home this holiday season. The set includes images to create custom poinsettias and messages to personalize your cards. The matching dies make it super easy (and fun) to create textured solid poinsettia pieces. 

 

 

The Tidings of Christmas designer series paper is perfect for any project that is Christmas themed. It is a pack of 6" x 6" sheets, sized just right for card fronts. One side has seasonal designs; the other has all-occasion basic designs. If you have any left over after the holidays, you can use the basic designs for any other projects you want, such as more cards or accents on scrapbook pages.

 

Here's my card closed: 

 

 

And here it is open:

 

 

If you want to try this fun fold technique at home, here's what you need.

Supplies

Stamp set: Poinsettia Petals (158251) 

Ink: Evening Evergreen; Cherry Cobbler

Paper and cutting dimensions:
        Basic White: 3" x 4 1/4"
        Cherry Cobbler: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"; 3" square; 2 1/4" square; (2) 1 1/4" square
        Evening Evergreen: 8 1/2 x 5 1/2"; 3 1/4" x 4 1/2" 
        Bumblebee: scrap about 1 1/4" square
        Tidings of Christmas: 3 1/4" x 4 1/2" 

Misc: Poinsettia dies (153522); Stampin' Cut & Emboss machine; Multipurpose Liquid Glue; Tear & Tape adhesive (154031); Garden Gems (159277 - available November 2021); Paper Trimmer, Paper Snips

 

Here's my video. Be sure to watch all the way through the video for my bonus tips and design suggestions AND to see a second double flap card idea using the same technique.

 

See how paper scraps can create a clean and simple, but cute, card idea

Hi fellow crafters! Today I am going to show you how to use up more of those paper scraps that I just know you have laying around. I will be using my fun Nuts about Squirrels stamp set and the gorgeous Blackberry Beauty designer series paper. This friendship card is clean and simple, but oh so cute too.

This set features two super cute squirrels that will look adorable on any of your projects.  Use the Two-Step pieces to add color to your squirrels, add texture to your leaf, or to create a multicolored acorn. Or if you’re feeling especially artistic, you can color the squirrels using your favorite coloring techniques. No matter where you live in the world, you can customize the squirrels to match your area of the world. 

 

Since I wanted a fall vibe, I decided to use left over pieces of my Blackberry Beauty designer paper: 

 

 

Here's my card: 

 

Supplies

Stamp set: Nuts about Squirrels (156475)

Ink: Cinnamon Cider; Early Espresso

Paper and cutting dimensions:
        DSP: 9 pieces, each 3/4" wide, cut various lengths
        Cinnamon Cider: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"; 4" x 5 1/4"
        Very Vanilla: 2 1/2" x 2"; scraps for phrase

Misc: Multipurpose Liquid Glue; Genial Gems (155550); 1" circle punch; Mini Stampin' Dimensionals, Stampin' Dimensionals, Blackberry Beauty designer series paper (156458)

Here's a video showing you, step by step, how to make this card. Be sure to watch all the way through for my BONUS design tips and suggestions!

How to create a pocket gift card holder, where the gift card is a surprise inside

Hi fellow crafters! In today's video I am going to show you how to create a super easy pocket gift card holders. There are many different types of pocket gift card holder - this one keeps the gift card a surprise for inside.  

I will be using my Quiet Meadow bundle, both the stamp set and the dies this time.

You will find flowers, background patterns, and greetings in the stamp set which you can pair with the beautiful wildflower dies. It is so much fun to mix and match the different pieces to get the right look.

 

Surprisingly, I am also using the Tidings of Christmas paper.

 

 

Yes, it is seasonal on one side but the other side can be used for non-Christmas projects as you will soon see.

 

Here's my pocket gift card holder - closed:

 

 

And here it is open:

 

 

The pocket is surprisingly deep so items other than gift cards will fit very nicely. 

 

Here's what you need to make this project at home:

 

Supplies

 

Stamp set: Quiet Meadow bundle (155847)

 

Ink: Evening Evergreen; Soft Succulent

 

Paper and cutting dimensions:
        Basic White: 4 1/2" x 12"; 2" square; 3 3/4" x 3 1/4"
        Evening Evergreen: 2 1/2" square; 2" x 4 1/4" 
        Soft Succulent: 2" x 4 1/4" 
        Tidings of Christmas: (4) 3 3/4" x 4 1/4"

 

Misc: Simply Scored, Tidings of Christmas designer series paper (155718); In Color Jewels (155571); Tear & Tape adhesive; Stampin' Seal; Multipurpose Liquid Glue; Layering Circles dies; Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Paper Trimmer

 

Here's my video, showing you how to make this gift card pocket holder. Be sure to watch all the way through the video for my bonus tips and design suggestions.