Nutz about Stamping

Try these 3 card ideas using one simple but beautiful embossing folder

Embossing Folders are great value and are an economical way of adding detail to your projects.

The Leaf Fall 3D Embossing Folder is tucked away in the July – December mini catalogue and can be easily overlooked. But that is a real pity as it is a fabulous addition to your crafty stash.

Create texture and movement on your cardmaking and papercrafting projects with the Leaf Fall folder! This embossing folder mimics the falling leaves of the autumn season. Use this on rich autumn colored cardstock, or get creative and make the impression on white cardstock and color in the individual leaves with the many shades of fall! (tip: to order this folder at my store, click the photo above)

Here are 3 unique ways to use this folder to create cards:

Add Ink to the Folder

You can create a great effect by adding ink directly to the embossing folder and running it through your Stampin’ Cut & Emboss with cardstock.

I inked up both sides of this folder and you get a different effect on each side.

I cut four 3.5cm/ 1 3/8” square pieces from this cardstock and stuck them to a mat of Early Espresso card, with 2 pieces facing up one way and the other 2 pieces showing the reverse.

Emboss Metallic Cardstock

Metallic cardstock invariably has a wow factor when embossed and this Bronze Brushed Metallic card is no exception.

Simply layer onto a card base and a sentiment; some ribbon and a textural element is added to make a project which would make a great sympathy card.

Add Some Pastels

Embossing Basic White card stock with this folder opens up a whole host of opportunities for adding colour. You could use markers, watercolor pencils, blending brushes, water coloring with ink.

For this sample I have used the Soft Pastels. By scraping some of the pastel with the spatula end of my take a pick tool, a dust was created that was simply blended over the embossed leaves with my finger.

These projects are just some ideas for projects you could create with the Leaf Fall Embossing folder as a focal point. Of course, it is also invaluable for adding some texture and interest in the background of projects created with other stamps and dies.

All of the projects featured here used the “Go To greetings” stamp set to provide the sentiments.

You can create a dreamy escape and a dimensional look with this bundle

Hello fellow crafters! Today I have a beautiful card idea using the Tulip Fields bundle and matching Flowering Fields paper with my own fun twist added. As I currently live in the Netherlands (I still sell Stampin' Up! products in my US store!) I had to have this bundle as soon as I saw the Mini catalog. 

The Tulip Fields Bundle includes the Tulip Fields stamp set and the Windmill Fields dies. You create scenic cards with endless tulip fields and traditional windmills with this Bundle. Die-cut stamped images directly, or layer your die-cut pieces on top of stamped tulip fields for a dimensional look.

 

The stamp set includes flower field section stamps that, when placed side-by-side, can create colorful tulip fields from a tapering perspective. Pair these tulip fields with the windmill, clouds, or tree stamps found in this set to create a real-life scene, especially when you use the Windmill Field dies which includes a row of tulips, fences, a bicycle and pieces to create a layered windmill which is what I will show you how to do today. 

 

Here are some tips on how to line up your new favorite stamps: To make the floral field look as realistic as possible, make sure the tip of the triangles are stamped next to each other, making a fan-like shape. Stamp the horizon line first across your card, then stamp the larger triangle with the tip in the center of the horizon line. Then, stamp the larger triangle two more times on either side of the center one with a small gap in between each stamp. And there you have an endless field of flowers!

The Flowering Fields paper was designed to complement the Tulip Fields bundle with patterns that include hand-painted tulips pretty watercolor designs. Florals for spring? Yes, please! 

 

Here's my card - below is a list of supplies you need and a video showing you how to make this beauty!

 

 

Supplies

 

Stamp set: Tulip Fields bundle (157684); Dragonfly Garden (154411)

 

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

 

Paper and cutting dimensions:
            Basic Black: 3 1/4" square; 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"; 2" x 3"
            Flowering Fields: 4" x 5 1/4" 
            Smoky Slate: 4" x 1"; 2" x 1 1/4" 

 

Misc: Flowering Fields designer series paper (157670); Adhesive Sheets (152334); Mini Stampin' Dimensionals; Stampin' Seal; Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Adhesive Backed Hexagons (158148)

 

Be sure to watch all the way through my video for my bonus tips and design ideas:

 

Learn how to make this fun window card which has a surprise inside

Hi fellow crafters! Today I am going to be using the super cute Happy Hedgehogs stamp set to create a window card - one that has a surprise element inside. I will also be using the Daffodil Afternoon designer series paper, which you can earn for FREE. You ready to get started?

 

The Happy Hedgehogs stamp set has adorable hedgehogs, flowers, butterflies, forest mushrooms, and bird. The sentiments are perfect to thank someone for their kindness and friendship. You have the option to bundle the set with the Hedgehog punch for added convenience:

 

 

The Daffodil Afternoon patterns show soft spring blooms of daisies, poppies, and daffodils. Paper includes a mix of larger blooms and greenery that can be fussy-cut to create paper elements and repeating patterns for card fronts or layers. The jewel tone colors of the paper will elevate your homemade cards to a new level of sophistication. It was designed to coordinate with the Daffodil Daydream bundle but I am stepping outside of that box for today's project.

 

 

There is nothing complicated for today's surprise window card - it's the layout that makes it so special. Here's what you need:

 

Supplies

 

Stamp set: Happy Hedgehogs (bundle with the punch, 157985)

 

Paper and cutting dimensions:
        Pale Papaya: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
        Basic White: 8 1/4" x 5 1/4"
        Basic Black: 3 1/4" square

        Daffodil Afternoon: (2) 5 1/4" x 4"

 

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black; Cinnamon Cider

 

Stampin' Blends: Cinnamon Cider; Granny Apple Green; Pale Papaya; Smoky Slate

 

Misc: Daffodil Afternoon designer series paper (158127); Layering Circles dies (151770); Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Multipurpose Liquid Glue

 

Here's my Happy Hedgehogs Window card. Watch the video underneath to see the surprise inside!

 

 

Here's my video - be sure to watch 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! 

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!

 

Join my exciting countdown to the new catalog: Happy Hedgehogs

As soon as I saw this new bundle on page 64 of the Jan - June Mini Catalog, it was instant love! I have to admit I am a sucker for cute sets, and hedgehogs are just the cutest! 

Introducing Happy Hedgehogs, a brand-new bundle in the Jan-June Mini catalog. The stamp set is bundled with a punch for easy and super cute card making. Use your favorite coloring tools and the fun phrases to make many playful, friendship card ideas.  

Normally I try to purchase and share what YOU would like to see, but this particular purchase was pure selfishness. I decided to create cards that I will love to send to friends and family, and maybe win you over too? 

Here's a photo of the stamp set:

And the punch that you can bundle with the set to make your crafting life fussy-cutting free:

My first card design came to mind immediately. I chose a Valentines or love theme, which can also double as a friendship card.

The designer paper comes from the Heart Warming Hugs pack - the perfect design that goes well beyond Christmas. 

Here's my card: 

And here's how to make it once your bundle arrives.

 

Supplies: 

• Stamp Sets – Happy Hedgehogs (bundle 157984) 
• Stamp Pads – Real Red (147084); Just Jade (153115); Early Espresso (147114)
• Paper – Basic White (159276); Real Red (102482) 
• Misc. – Mini Stampin' Dimensionals (144108); Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653); Heartwarming Hugs designer series paper (153492); Stitched Rectangles dies (151820); Paper Snips (103579); Adhesive Sheets (152334); Sweet Heart Dies (157623); Stampin’ Seal (149699)

 

Measurements:  

• Basic White: 8 ½” x 5 ½”; 4” x 2 ¾”; (2) 2” x 1 ¼”; 2 ¼” x 1 ¾”
• Real Red: 2 ¼” x 1”
• Heartwarming Hugs: 4” x 5 ¼”
• Adhesive Sheet: 2” x 1 ¼”

 

Instructions:

1. Create Basic White card base. 
2. Ink phrase using Real Red ink and stamp onto Basic White. Die-cut using Stitched Rectangle.
3. Ink two hedgehogs and stamp onto Basic White. Punch one hedgehog; fussy cut the second one using Paper Snips. 
4. Ink grass image and stamp along bottom of Basic White layer. Attach two hedgehogs using Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals. 
5. Attach Adhesive Sheet to back of Real Red layer. Die-cut Hearts dies from Sweet Heart dies. 
6. Peel adhesive backing from Real Red hearts. Attach to Basic White layer, in-between hedgehogs. Add small hearts above hedgehogs. 
7. Adhere Heartwarming Hugs paper onto Basic White card base, using Stampin’ Seal. Attach hedgehog layer on top. 
8. Add die-cut phrase under hedgehog layer to complete the card. 

When you are ready to add this bundle to your crafting collection, click on the shopping cart image on the right side of my blog to head to my online store! Tip: this bundle is available for ordering on 4 January! 

Crafting is even sweeter when you use this playful stamp set

These open line-art images are perfect for coloring, using your favorite coloring tools and colors to customize your sweets. Don't you agree? 

 

Crafting is even sweeter when you use the Sweets & Treats stamp set. Finish off your projects with thoughts for birthdays, thanks, Christmas, and love. Stamp directly on gift boxes to create delicious packaging for goodies. Or use on tags and cards as a tasty finish on a gift.

And today's card features this playful set, using colors that coordinate perfectly! Add the Thanks and/or the Hello fun embossing folder for your background: 

And you can end up with a card that is so beautiful! If you love what you see and want to make this card at home, click on any of the product images above to place an order at my online store. 

Here's how to make this cute card:

Supplies:

• Stamp Sets – Sweets & Treats (156561)
• Card Stock (CS) – Blushing Bride (131198); Basic White (159276); Pattern Party 12” x 12” Host Designer Series Paper (155426)
• Ink: Tuxedo Black Memento (132708); Blushing Bride (147100); Crumb Cake Stampin’ Blends Combo (154884); Flirty Flamingo Stampin’ Blends Combo (154884)
• Misc. – Stitched So Sweetly Dies (151690); Thanks & Hello Embossing Folders (155430); Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755); Paper Snips (103579);; Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430); Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653)

Measurements:

• Blushing Bride: 8 ½” x 5 ½”; scored at 4 ¼”
• Basic White: 4” x 3”; 2 ½” x 1 ½”
• Designer Series Paper: 2 pieces – 3 ½” x 2 ½”

 

Instructions:

1. Fold the Blushing Bride cardstock on score line to form card base.
2. Emboss the front of the Blushing Bride card with the Thanks folder using the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine.
3. Glue the 2 pieces of DSP to the left side of the card offsetting the pieces.
4. Cut out the 3 1/8” x 2 1/8” rectangle from the Basic White using the die and Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine.
5. Stamp the pie at the top of the rectangle in Memento Ink.
6. Colour the pie plate with Flirty Flamingo Stampin’ Blends.
7. Stamp the pie again on scrap piece of Basic White.
8. Colour the pie crust using Crumb Cake blends and cut out with Paper Snips.
9. Pop up the pie crust on top of the pie plate with Stampin ‘Dimensionals.
10. Stamp the sentiment below the pie in Blushing Bride ink.
11. Pop up the rectangle on the DSP using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

You need to try this bundle, perfect for a peaceful, wintry scene

You ready for a super fun Paper Craft Crew tic-tac-toe challenge? I sure am! 

There are so many possibilities, aren't there? I quickly realized were narrowed by the fact that I don't have Halloween sets and papers so I needed to look at Christmas. Or did I? I spotted one set that would work and using a brand new bundle that just arrived this week!

I have been wanting the Peaceful Cabin bundle ever since I saw it on the Aug-Dec Mini catalog. But I held off until this month. 

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 gift tags today. (This stamp set is also available in French.)

I paired the bundle with Peaceful Place designer series paper - YUM! The perfect match, right? I decided to keep my card pretty simple, what do you think? 

Now it's your turn: try our tic-tac-toe card map challenge and see what you can create. If you want to see what the other Paper Craft Crew design team members created for this week's challenge, click here!

Who says you can't thank them and wow them at the same time?

All your thank you's will be perfectly potted with this Plentiful Plants stamp set — and no green thumb required. Perfect for cardmaking, this stamp set offers lush greenery and a gift of gratitude that never wilts. Who says you can't thank them and wow them at the same time?

Hint: click on the product photo below to order it at my online store. 

 

You can also create die-cut potted plants with the Perfect Plants dies. Mix and match greenery and pots with plant stands and macrame hangers for a variety of fresh looks.

And this bundle and matching Bloom Where you are Planted paper will help you create gorgeous cards like this: 

Want to know how to make this card?

Supplies:

• Stamp Sets – Plentiful Plants Bundle (155688)
• Card Stock – Evening Evergreen (155574); Cinnamon Cider (153078); Soft Succulent (155776); Gray Granite (146983); Basic White (159276); Bloom Where You’re Planted 12” x 12” Designer Series Paper (155696)
• Stamp Pads – Evening Evergreen (155576)
• Misc. – Baker’s Twine Essential’s Pack (155475); Champagne Rhinestone Basic Jewels (151193); Lovely Labels Pick A Punch (152883); Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430); Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755); Mini Glue Dots (103683); Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653)

Measurements: 

• Evening Evergreen: 5 ½” x 8 ½” scored at 4 ¼”, 1" x 3-1/4”, & die cut plant 
• Cinnamon Cider: 5” x 3”
• Soft Succulent: 4” x 3”
• Gray Granite: 2” x 2 ½”
• Basic White: 4 x 5 ¼”, ¾” x 2-1/2”
• Designer Series Paper Layers: I chose a different pattern of DSP for each of the following:  4 ¾” x 2 ¾”, 3 ¾” x 2 ¾” & 1 ¾” x 2 ¼”.  Die cut planters and leaves

Instructions:

1. Start with the Evening Evergreen card base 5 ½” x 8 ½” scored at 4 ¼”.
2. Adhere the 4 ¾” x 2 ¾” DSP to the Cinnamon Cider 5” x 3”. Adhere to the left side of card base leaving about a ¼”.
3. Adhere the 3 ¾” x 2 ¾” DSP to the Soft Succulent 4” x 3”. Adhere to 1^st DSP layer leaving about a 1” left border.
4. Adhere the 1 ¾” x 2 ¼ DSP to the Gray Granite 2” x 2 ½”. Adhere to center of 2^nd DSP layer.
5. Stamp "Thank You" greeting with Evening Evergreen Ink onto Basic White CS.  Stamp "friend" greeting with Evening Evergreen Ink directly onto planter. 
6. Punch the Thank You Basic White ¾” x 2-1/2” & the Evening Evergreen 1" x 3-1/4” with the Lovely Label Pick A Punch & adhere both together and with dimensionals adhere to center of 3^rd DSP layer.
7. Add a Champagne Rhinestone Basic Jewel to the left and right side of Thank You sentiment.
8. Using the planter die onto DSP planter, pot with handles die onto DSP, 3 leaves plant die onto DSP, Sprig like plant die onto Evening Evergreen Cardstock and run all thru Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine at one time.
9. Attach the Evening Evergreen sprig plant to inside of pot with handles with a glue dot. Using dimensionals, place in lower right corner.
10. Take the 3 leaves plant and attach to inside of planter with glue dots. Using dimensionals, place in lower left corner.
11. Tie a bow with the Baker's Twine and attach to planter with glue dot. 
12. Finish off with adding a Champagne Rhinestone Basic Jewel to the Baker’s Twine Bow.

Let me show you how to make a super easy pop up gift card holder

Hi fellow crafters! I hope that you are having lots of creative fun trying last week's gift card holder idea.  In today's video I am going to show you  a second gift card holder, one that pops up the gift card inside. It's super easy to make! 

 

My project will be a thank you project using the Beauty of Friendship stamp set, Tasteful Labels dies and the gorgeous Blackberry Beauty designer series paper. But you can adapt this idea for any occasion that you need. 

 

I chose the Beauty of Friendship stamp set for its phrases. The sentiments in this set help you to celebrate the good times and the good people in your life. And this set has a set of matching dies that you can bundle together for a 10% discount. Yay for discounts!

 

The Blackberry Beauty paper features the traditional autumn images of leaves, sprigs, and birds paired but it also has this cool nontraditional color palette, especially with the added shine of gold foil accents! I used a left-over piece for today's project. 

Here's my pop-up card gift holder!

And here's what it looks like open (with my library card, HA!):

Want to give this idea a try? Here's what you need.

Supplies

Stamp set: Beauty of Friendship (154983)

Ink: Cinnamon Cider; Blackberry Bliss

Paper and cutting dimensions: 

        Blackberry Bliss: 4 1/4" x 8 1/2"
        Very Vanilla: (2) 4" x 2"; 4" x 2 1/4"
        Blackberry Beauty: 6" x 1 3/4" 
        Cinnamon Cider: 5 1/4" x 2" 
        Early Espresso: scrap

Misc: Tasteful Labels dies (152886); Tear & Tape Adhesive; Medium Daisy punch (149517); 1/4" circle punch (optional); 1" circle punch (optional); Mini Stampin' Dimensionals

Note: I have a question for you: would you be interested in an online class that shows you how to create a variety of gift card holders? If you would like this class, then please write YES in the comments under this blog post and I will get working on it right away! 

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 gift card idea using the same technique.

 

Join this fun challenge using the 5 Olympic colors

This week's card map challenge was a tough one for me. A fun theme but I kinda went blank when I saw it.  What can you create with these five colors?

I dug through my designer paper stash, I looked through my card stock colors and through my stamp sets. Nothing came to mind. Then I spotted a left over square of the Beauty of the Earth designer paper.

And that particular pattern has 3 of the 5 colors - almost four if you consider the orange-red leaves a kind of red. This paper pack is seriously yummy and I have almost used it all up - and Fall isn't even here yet! Well done me but, yikes! 

So I added a black layer under the square (with Bumblebee on top), a layered phrase and two dragonflies from the Dragonfly Garden bundle:

And here's my card! 

For all the fuss and mess I created trying to find success with this week's challenge, I am pretty happy with my result. I can't wait to see what the other design crew members create using those Olympic challenge colors! Click here to see what they made. 

See how to create a super easy fun fold card two different ways

For today's card and video tutorial I am going show you how to create a super easy fun fold card two different ways. I will be using my Garden Wishes stamp set - with its beautifully lifelike, hand-drawn dandelions and an adorable bee:

 

 

 and two sets of dies:

Forever Flourishing

and Stitched Rectangles:

I am also going to introduce a brand new designer series paper pack, called Blackberry Beauty. This paper pack goes live for ordering on 3 August and until then I am not allowed to share any photos. But you can see the designs on my video below or check out the paper on page 45 of the Aug-Dec Mini catalog. 

Here's one of my two cards using this fun fold technique:

And here's the card open so you can see the fun fold inside:

 

If you want make this card at home, here's what you will need. 

Supplies:

Stamp set: Garden Wishes (154408)

Ink: Rich Razzleberry

Paper and cutting dimensions:
    Very Vanilla: 11" x 3 3/4"; 3" x 1 3/4" 
    Rich Razzleberry: (2) 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"; 1 1/2" x 3 1/4" 
    Blackberry Beauty: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"; 5" x 3 3/4" 
    Polished Pink: 4 1/2" x 3 1/2"; 1 3/4" x 4 1/4" 
    Brushed Metallic: 4 1/2" x 3 1/2"

Misc: Brushed Metallic cardstock (153524); Blackberry Beauty designer series paper (156458); Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine;  Multipurpose Liquid Glue; Mini Stampin' Dimensionals; Forever Flourishing dies (152714); 2021-23 In Color Jewels (155571)

And here's my video: make sure to watch all the way through for my bonus tips and to see the same fun fold in a different way. 

 

This card map challenge helps you look at your supplies in a new way

This week's Paper Craft Crew card map challenge is simple. And simple is good at times. I think this map helps you look at your supplies in a new way.

 

You have two rectangles, one circle and some kind of shape in the middle. So dive into your craft room and see what you can come up with - perhaps supplies you have not used in a while? 

Here's what I chose to use the following for my card.

Simply Elegant designer series paper

Tasteful Touches stamp set:

To make a coordinating bottom layer I used a solid color: Basic Gray. But it looked too plain so I used Versamark and stamp an image randomly over this layer. This is the perfect way to add a little pizzaz to a plain layer. 

Add a bit of shiny ribbon, three silver petals and a die cut phase and you end up with this pretty card: 

If you want to see what the other Paper Craft Crew members created for this week's challenge, click here to head on over to the Paper Craft Crew site. And if you give our challenge a try, we invite you to enter your card over there for everyone to see! 

 

This is a beautiful fun fold card idea you need to learn how to make

Hi fellow crafters! Today I am going to show you how to create a fun fold card with a nice surprise inside. I will be using the Pierced Blooms dies and Color & Contour stamp set. Once you learn how to make this fun fold card, you can adapt it for a variety of occasions.

 

 

I think the Pierced Blooms dies are amazing. You can die cut flowers in several sizes, plus leaves and centres to go with them. I love the stitching details on every die. Not only are they great for cards but also for scrapbook pages, and other paper crafts.  

 

The Color & Contour set has lovely phrases in such a pretty font. The photo above also shows the dies that you can bundle with the stamp set and get a 10% savings (bonus!). 

 

Here's my card! Below is a list of supplies and a video showing you how to create this card, step-by-step! 

 

 

Stamp Sets:  Color & Contour (154994)

Ink: Night of Navy

 

Paper and cutting dimensions:       

Basic White:  (2) 2 3/4" x 3 1/4"

Granny Apple Green: 3 1/4" x 3 3/4"; 5" x 3 3/4"; 1 1/2" x 5"

Night of Navy: 1 3/4" x 1 1/4"; (2) 3" x 3 1/2"; 5 1/2" x 6 1/4" (scored at 2")

Bumblebee: (5) 1 3/4" square

   

Misc:  Pierced Blooms dies (154312); Multi-purpose Liquid Glue, Mini Stampin' Dimensionals;  Mini Glue Dots; Bone Folder; Bumblebee Gingham Ribbon (153658); Silicone Craft Sheet; Mini Glue Dots; Blue Adhesive-backed Gems (153547)

 

Here's a photo of the card when it is open - showing the fun surprise inside: 

 

 

Do you like fun-fold card ideas? If you'd like to see more, then simply comment 'see more' under this video in the comments section. And listen all the way through for my BONUS tips!

 

 

See how to let colorful paper create a beautiful card layout

Today's card is super colorful and so easy to make. It uses some brand new Annual Catalog products - yum-o!

Note: my online store is now open and ready for your first orders! Click here to head over now OR click on any of the images below if you want to order them exclusively! 

First let's have a peek at the Tailored Made Tags dies:

There are so many uses for these amazing dies - think scrapbooking, paper crafting, gift tags and, yes, cards! 

Next I want to introduce the Pattern Party paper: 

Here's what's special about this paper pack: you can earn it only as a hostess! That's right, and this pack has forty-eight 12x12 sheets! Grab your friends, collect some orders and then share this paper once it arrives! 

Add a phrase from the new Inspired Thoughts stamp set: 

And you can make this card in no time at all:

 

Supplies:

• Stamp Sets: Inspired Thoughts (155536)
• Card Stock: Basic White (159276); Poppy Parade (119793); Granny Apple Green (146990);
  Daffodil Delight (119683); Pattern Party Designer Series Paper (155426 – Host Rewards Item)
• Ink: Granny Apple Green (147095)
• Other: Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653); Tailored Made Tags Dies (155563); Baker’s Twine Essentials Pack (155475); Paper Snips Scissors (103579); Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755); Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430)

Measurements: 

• Poppy Parade: 5-1/2” x 8-1/2”, scored and folded at 4-1/4” to create card base; scraps for
  die-cutting
• Basic White: 4” x 5-1/4” and 1/2” x 2-3/4”
• Granny Apple Green: 2-3/4” x 4-1/4”
• Daffodil Delight: 2-1/2” x 4”
• Pattern Party Designer Series Paper: 2-1/2” x 4-1/2”

Instructions:

1. Adhere the 4” x 5-1/4” piece of Basic White Cardstock on the inside of our base card.
2. Adhere the Daffodil Delight cardstock to the Granny Apple Green cardstock and adhere to the front of your base card.
3. Using the Cut & Emboss Machine and the Tailored Made Tags Die, cut out 5 of the smallest rounded top tag from the Pattern Party Designer Series Paper. Using the circle from the same die and the scrap of Poppy Parade cardstock, cut out 5 circles. Adhere the circles to the tags using the Multipurpose Liquid Glue.  When dry, tie 2”-3” of White Baker’s Twine to each tag; trim as needed.
4. Adhere each of the tags to the Daffodil Delight Cardstock using Stampin’ Dimensionals. Tip:  work from the center out.
5. Stamp the sentiment using Granny Apple Green ink onto the ½” strip of Basic White Cardstock. Using your Paper Snips, “flag notch” each end and adhere to the tags to finish.

Try this fun tic tac toe challenge for your next card design

I think tic tac toe boards are so much fun to use for card map challenges. So of course I was delighted to see this week's Paper Craft Crew post: 

Sometimes I mull and fret over which row or column to choose. But this week I didn't hesitate. After glancing over the board I chose: Ribbon, Punch and Floral. 

I chose my Daisy punch - both a flower AND a punch (feeling pretty proud of that brainwave). 

I know that I wanted to use Bumblebee for my card base - because it matches my Bumblebee Gingham Ribbon. I am so excited that this ribbon is NOT retiring - yay!

And then I decided to use a sheet of the Dandy Garden designer paper - this is such a fun, colorful pack of paper.

I love the designs and colors and picked a coordinating design for my card. If you love this paper too - remember that it is retiring so you want to order it this week! (Click on the paper photo to head over to my online store)

Here's my card map challenge card: 

If you want to see what the other Paper Craft Crew design team members made for this week's challenge, click here. We hope you will join in the fun!