Tropical Birthday Card Fun! I LOVE this sentiment!! This is the Seascape Stamp Set #155009.
Here is an easy FUN FOLD called a Panel Card. Cut card stock 5-1/2 X 8-1/2" and then score at 2" and 3-1/8" from each end. It stands very nicely for display!
Try it!!
Here is a card from my recent Florida-themed cards class. The GORGEOUS background is the Expressions in Ink 12 X 12" Specialty Designer Series Paper #155696. It should look familiar because it is featured on the front & back covers of the current annual Stampin' Up! Catalog!
The image is from Timeless Tropical Stamp Set #151497. This vanilla portion of the card is 6 X 2-1/2", scored at 3". VERY easy, but the papers make it special!
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Barb Faulkner, my friend and Team member, created this festive fancy fold card using the Merriest Moments Bundle #156783.
The base card is 4-1/4 x 8-1/2", scored at 5-1/2". The layer is 3 x 8", scored at 4". Simple and impressive!
The colors come from the versatile paper, Tidings of Christmas 6 x 6" Designer Series Paper #155718. Try this easy fancy fold!!
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Show off pretty designer papers with this easy TRI-FOLD WITH BELLYBAND Fancy Fold format!! This lovely holiday paper is Whimsy & Wonder 12 x 12" Specialty Designer Series Paper #156329.
Cut the base card 5-1/2 x 11". Score at 1-3/4, 5-1/2 and 9-3/4". Bellyband is 1 x 11". It's sooo easy and impressive!!
The accent snowflake is from So Many Snowflakes Dies #153560. Try this FUN FOLD!!
Such a CLASSIC, TRADITIONAL collection of wintery stamp images: Christmas Season Bundle with Dies #156801 can be used all winter!
This pretty Painted Christmas 12 X 12" Designer Series Paper #156292 reflects the images of the stamps.
Try this easy Fancy Fold: the Evening Evergreen cardstock is cut 3 x 5-3/4", scored at 2-3/4". Fold and mount onto the lower portion of a standard 4-1/4 X 5-1/2" base!
The spooks are coming!! This is such a fast, easy card made with Clever Cats Stamp Set #156490! The Cute Halloween 6x6" Designer Series Paper #156479 adds lots of interest!!
I'm sharing another class favorite today, Gorgeous Leaves Bundle #158609 in a Gate Fold. The black die cut leaf is so intricate and striking!
The layering papers are Blackberry Beauty 12 x 12" Designer Series Paper #156458 on a base card of Cinnamon Cider.
Easy to understand why this card was a class favorite!!
This image just makes me smile! Cats + Boxes! This is Clever Cats Stamp Set #156490. It's a perfect card for your Feline Fanatic Friends!
This format is a simple "Z" Fold: score the front down the middle and fold back. Pair this funny feline stamp set with the Cute Halloween 6x6" Designer Series Paper #156479. Purrfect!
I'm a Cat Lover! Are you??
Winter in the wilderness! Look at the DETAIL in this image from Reflected in Nature Stamp Set #156437! Any nature lover would enjoy receiving this card.
This is an easy but impressive TAB CARD format. Cut 1" off the right front edge and use it for the horizontal "TAB." Attach it to the back of the card and fold over the front. So easy!
The Cork 12 X 12" Specialty Paper #156393 is perfect for a nature card!
I've grown coneflowers for years so LOVE this realistic image in Nature's Harvest Stamp Set #156495!
This is a portrait Z-Fold: cut base card 4-1/4 X 11", then score at 2-3/4" and 5-1/2". Colors are: Evening Evergreen, Soft Succulent, and Fresh Freesia. Coloring by Stampin' Blends. The Bumblebee #155568 is a MUST!
Enjoy your summer garden!
The Designer Series Paper 15% OFF Promo ENDS August 2nd. Here is the lovely Hand-Penned Designer Series Paper #155499 in action! It's only $9.78 during the promo. This Hand-Penned Petals Bundle #155492 is a fun two-step stamp set with dies!
Here are the measurements for this fancy fold card: Cut base 12" X 5-1/2", and score at 4-1/4", 7-1/4", and 10-1/4." SIMPLE! This fancy fold stands well for display. Tip: for the most POP, alternate papers: dark, light, dark. Try it!
One of my favorite easy fancy folds is this TAB CARD! It's fast and impressive! Cut your standard portrait card. Then cut 1 inch off the front right side. Use this 1 inch strip to create the TAB. Score the strip at about 1 inch from the end to attach behind the card.
This TAB will swing to the right so you can access the card. I bet you can think of lots of way to embellish the TAB!!
This stamp set is the lovely Beauty of Friendship #154983 that I will use often during the holiday season! The colors are Soft Suede, Soft Succulent and Evening Evergreen.
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Don't you love this sentiment? This is the beachy Sand & Sea Suite #155980. The Sand & Sea Designer Series Paper #154288 is LOVELY!! Grab it before it retires!
To create this Fancy Fold: cut base 10-3/4 x 4-1/4", then score at 3" and 7". SIMPLE! I like how it shows off three designer papers!
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Barb Faulkner, friend and Team Member, created this YUMMY easel birthday card using the Sweet Ice Cream Bundle with PUNCH #156244.
See the GOLD stripe? It's created using a strip of adhesive and the Gilded Leafing Embellishment #154560. Cool! Colors are Blackberry Bliss, and Bermuda Bay pulled from the Ice Cream Corner Designer Series Paper #154567.
Cut the base card 4-1/4 X 11" and score at 2-3/4 and 5-1/2". The easel needs a dimensionalized piece for support and here the Happy Birthday is popped up. Easy and impressive! Thanks for sharing, Barb!!
Tulips announce SPRING!! The Timeless Tulips Bundle with PUNCH #153793 makes wonderful spring cards with sentiments for Birthdays, Mother's Day, Easter, Get Well, Sympathy and Hello!
This is a simple "Z" Fold. Cut base card 11 X 4-1/4", scored at 2-3/4 and 5-1/2".
Purple Posy, Highland Heather, and So Saffron colors say EASTER! Hurray for Spring and Easter! Enjoy the tulips!
Directions to create this Modified Double "Z" Fold Card: base card is 11 x 4-1/4", scored at 2-3/4 and 5-1/2". The small strip is 11 x 1", scored at 2-3/4 and 5-1/2". Next is a view of the side to show you the two "Z's."
This view shows the card closed flat for mailing. The Butterfly Brilliance Collection # 159408 is so springy and HAPPY!! The base butterfly is created with foil from the Love You Always Foil #154286 for SHINE! THINK SPRING!! See MORE ideas with this collection in my video below:
This is a fancy fold EASEL CARD! GREAT for display. Cut base 4-1/4 X 11", scored at 5-1/2" and 2-3/4". The Basic White floral layer is 3-1/4 X 3-3/4".
The easel "STOP" can be a sentiment or small image that is DIMENSIONALIZED. Place front lower edge of card against this stop. Folds totally flat for mailing.
This card features the Art Gallery Bundle w/ dies #156227, and Love You Always Foil #154286 embossed with the Painted Texture 3D Embossing Folder #154317.
Base card is Flirty Flamingo. Inks: Petal Pink, Flirty Flamingo, Merry Merlot, Mossy Meadow.
GARDENING TIP: you can change the color of your garden Hydrangeas from pink to BLUE by adding SOIL ACIDIFER, found in your garden center near the fertilizers! It's MAGIC!!
The Hydrangea Hill Suite #155985 is ELEGANT and let's you create any color blossoms you desire on card stock! These are "Z" fold cards cut 4-1/4 X 11" then scrored at 2-3/4 and 5-1/2". VERY EASY! I used the interesting Hydrangea Hill Mercury Glass Designer Acetate sheets #154574. The left one is Highland Heather color. The right one is flipped over to the silver side of the Mercury Glass Acetate.
I inked the flower image in Highland Heather and then "rolled" the edge of the image in Seaside Spray ink for a lovely realistic color combo. That is called the "ROCK & ROLL" technique.
I rarely make just one card at a time, so this one is varied from the other.
Cards this exquisite demand fancy envelopes! The top envelope has the flap covered in the Hydrangea Hill Designer Series Paper #154570. The lower card I created from the same Designer Papers using the border print and here is how:
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Michelle Miller, team member and friend, created this CUTE winter birthday card from the holiday stamp set, Warm & Toasty #152615! This reminds me of the Coke Cola Bears!!
This fun fancy fold shows off the designer paper! Base card is 5-1/2 X 11", scored at 3-1/2, and 7-3/4". SO VERY EASY!
Trimming the Town Designer Series Paper #153491
Thanks for sharing your very cute winter birthday card, Michelle! Love it!!
Traditional Jingle Bells say Merry Christmas!! Cherish the Season Bundle #155154 is so festive and pretty!
These bells are colored with Stampin' Blends in Real Red and Mossy Meadow. The white is Shimmery White Card Stock.
The section that opens measures 3 X 8-1/2" scored at 4-1/4".
The crisp gingham and classic polka dot background are the Heartwarming Hugs Designer Series Paper #153492. Start your Holiday cards SOON!
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Sneak Peek of Celebration Tidings Bundle #155201 in the August-December/Holiday Catalog beginning August 4th!! This versatile stamp set covers Fall, Christmas and Valentines! It's a winner with awesome layering dies!
This is an EASY fun fold TAB CARD: make a standard card. Cut off 1" of the right front and use it as a TAB. Score the 1" strip at 1", fold and attach to the back of the card so the strip folds over the front of the card when it's closed!
I mounted three stamps on one block for fast stamping on the coordinating die cut label. The label is attached to the 1" TAB strip.
The plaid is from Plaid Tidings 6 x 6" Designer Series Paper Pack #153527. There are 24 different plaids for all types of needs! Get ready for the AMAZING NEW August-December/Holiday Catalog that begins AUGUST 4th!! HURRAY!!
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Guest stamper, my friend and Team member, Michelle Miller, created this CUTE fun fold using Blossoms in Bloom Stamp Set #152684!
To create this fancy fold, start with a 5-1/2 x 4-1/4" base. Center and attach a narrow card cut 2-1/2 x 11", scored at 5-1/2". It's simple and striking!
Such cheerful colors! This is one of my very favorite stamp sets and bundles in the Annual Catalog!! Thanks for sharing, Michelle! LOVELY card!
It's WHALE fun!! This whale was PUNCHED from the Whale of a Time 6x6" Designer Series Paper #152460 using the Whale Builder Punch #152699! Quick! Easy!
The Whale of a Time Suite #154126 makes fun cards for any age!
To create this square fancy fold card: cut base card 4 x 11", score at 2, 3-3/4, 7-1/4 and 9". Use a standard envelope instead of a square envelope which would require additional postage in the US.
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What an ADORABLE suite of products for all us pet-lovers!! Meet Playful Pets Suite #154136 with BOTH dog and cat images!!
This card is a standard "Z" fold. Cut base 11 X 4-1/4", scored at 2-3/4 and 5-1/2".
This happy dog was DIE CUT from the coordinating Playful Pets Designer Series Paper #152489! I love the little PAWS die, too!!
If you have a pet, this Suite is for YOU!! Equal time for CATS is coming soon!!
Flirty Flamingo Blends Combo markers colored this detailed To a Wild Rose Stamp Set #149452 using only the outline stamp image. This is a total different look from my last post where I used the 3-step stamping method. Click photo to enlarge.
This is a "Z" Fold card: cut 11 x 4-1/4", scored at 2-3/4 and 5-1/2". The sentiment "friend" is die cut from the Well Written Dies #148534 in black card stock.
NO FUSSY cutting. Use the Wild Rose Dies #149547! This set is VERSATILE!
Photopolymer stamp images are totally CLEAR and make this 3-step To a Wild Rose Stamp #149452 very sophisticated! Three-step images stack to create magnificent shading!!
The flower colors are Cajun Craze, Grapefruit Grove and Terracotta Tile. The bottom flower is full strength inks. The other two flowers were second generation or stamped off, so the intensity is less.
This is a fancy fold called a double "Z" fold: Base card is 11 x 4-1/4", scored at 2-3/4 and 5-1/2". The layer is 8-1/4 x 3", scored at 2-3/4 and 5-1/2". The Cajun Craze layer and envelope flap are embossed w/ the sweet Ornate Floral 3D Embossing Folder #152725. Be sure to visit my next post for a totally different use of this same To a Wild Rose Stamp Set!
A GREAT GUY CARD made with Timeless Tropical Stamp Set #151497. Many struggle with masculine card creations. Let the Designer Paper set the theme! It's that simple!
Tropical Oasis Designer Series Paper #151252 contains this masculine art of the old "woodie" station wagons!
This is a simple "Z" fold base card: cut 11 X 4-1/4", scored at 5-1/2 and 8-1/4". Happy Birthday to the MEN!!
Masculine "Z" fold that is easy and quick for a guy Birthday! Cut the coordinating Tropical Oasis Designer Series Paper #151252 to 5-1/2" X 4". Then cut in half at 2-3/4" and you will have a matching seam on your card front!
The base card is Soft Suede card stock cut to 11" X 4-1/4" and scored at 2-3/4" and 5-1/2". So simple!
This stamp set is Timeless Tropical #151497.
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Colors: Base card is Call Me Clover; Layer is Soft Sea Foam embossed with Coastal Weave 3D Embossing Folder #151503, and die cut Poppy is Flirty Flamingo and Poppy Parade.
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This Fancy Fold 4X4" Gatefold card features the girly Dressed to Impress Bundle #153832 and coordinating Best Dressed 6X6" Designer Series Paper #151319.
LOOK AGAIN! The perfume bottle is stamped on a window sheet w/ Jet Black Stazon ink to give the look of a GLASS BOTTLE! I used Stampin' Blends to color on the back side of the window sheet for a POP of color! SIMPLE!
This easy 4x4" gatefold card is cut 11x4" and scored 2", 3-3/4", 7-1/4" and 9". Use a standard envelope, not a square envelope, to avoid an extra US postage charge.
I LOVE the crisp multi-colored polka dots from the Best Dressed 6X6" Designer Series Paper! This is a great girlfriend card! Try it!
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NATURE'S BEAUTY Stamp Set #150528 was chosen by Shari Wicks, fellow demonstrator, to create this soft, sweet bunny card which I cased. LOVE IT!!
Do you recognize this Designer Paper?? It's MONSTER BASH DESIGNER SERIES PAPER #150447! It's PERFECT!
This is a 4 x 4" Gate Fold card: cut base card 11 x 4" and then score at 2, 3-3/4, 7-1/4, and 9". This fits in a Stampin' Up! medium envelope. (Don't use a square envelope because it's extra US postage.)
The realistic bunny is colored with Stampin' Up! Blends alcohol markers: Light Smoky Slate and Ivory. To create the snow, I dotted on SNOWFALL ACCENT PUFF PAINT #150691 and sprinkled it with ICE STAMPIN' GLITTER #150445. Then I heated the puff paint with a heat tool and the glitter adhered. You can also adhere the glitter with SHIMMERY CRYSTAL EFFECTS #150892.
Sentiment is from MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL #147702. This is the perfect holiday card for a nature lover!! TRY IT!
Time to get SPOOKY!! This all-greeting stamp set, Everything Festive #150566 has you covered for Halloween!!
LOVE this TAB CARD, Fancy Fold. Create a standard base card then cut 1 inch off the front right edge and use it for the tab. It is a very economical use of card stock - NO WASTE!
Click this card to see an enlarged view and look at all the CREEPY CHARACTERS!! This is the Monster Bash Designer Series Paper #150447 and it's perfect for all your spooky creations! Make someone SMILE by sending an unexpected creepy card!!
This a unique use of the scenery stamp set called Snow Front #150483. I featured just one image, the cozy cabin as a focal point!
This could be masculine birthday or Thanksgiving card.
I call this fancy fold "a card within a card." The base is 6-1/2 X 5-1/2", scored at 4-1/4". The smaller piece is 6-1/2 X 4-1/4", scored at 3-3/4". It's an easy fold and can feature two different designer papers. I used Come to Gather Designer Series Paper #1500454 for a rustic look.
This Snow Front Stamp Set coordinates with Waterfront Stamp Set #146386 in the Annual Catalog. Mix and Match all the images!! Try it!
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The Harvest Hellos BUNDLE #153037 includes a VERY USEFUL PUNCH!! The Apple Builder Punch creates BOTH an apple and a pumpkin!! I LOVE double-duty tools!!
This is an easy "Z-FOLD" card: base is 11 X 4-1/4", scored at 2-3/4" and 5-1/2". The attached panel is 3 X 3-1/2", but that measurement is very flexible.
The lovely Designer Series Paper is "Come to Gather," #150454.
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This lovely double "Z" fold card was designed by Nichole Schultz and won TOP SWAP at my recent North Star Stampers' Gathering!! CONGRATS to Nichole for very pretty card!! She used the NEW Rococo Rose card stock and NEW Woven Thread Designer Series Paper #149497.
This is the card folded flat for mailing. The background images are from the vintage Very Versailles Stamp Set #149275. The butterflies are die cut with Butterfly Beauty Dies #148536.
The back of the card has plenty of room to add a message. Nichole is a very deserving winner!! Her prize was the NEW WONDERS Host Stamp Set, shown on my last post. Scroll down to view.
Double "Z" fold card: cut card stock to 5-1/2 X 8-1/2" and 1-3/4 X 8-1/2". Score BOTH pieces at 4-1/4" and 2-1/8". Use strong adhesive like Tear & Tape.
This fancy fold is called a Double Z. You can see the two Zs. The Whisper White base card is 11 X 4-1/4" scored at 2-3/4" and 5-1/2". The Poppy Parade inset card is 8-1/4" X 3-1/4" scored at 2-3/4" and 5-1/2". TIP: make sure you put your adhesive on only the outside half of the Poppy Parade front fold.
A friend is having an 80th Birthday on July 4th! Isn't this the perfect design and colors? Poppy Parade, Blueberry Bushel, White.
This is the NEW Family Party Stamp Set #149379 containing numbers and family names! Perfect for every Birthday! TRY IT!
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All images on these two cards above were simply fussy cut from the Bird Ballad Designer Series Paper #149592 included in the suite!
These cards feature hand stamped images colored with Stampin' Up! Blends Alcohol Markers. This pattern fits into a Stampin' Up! Medium Envelope #107301. This is such a wonderful SUMMER card for so many occasions!!
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I made up the lovely April 2019 Paper Pumpkin Kit, and I'm still designing with the gorgeous Sentimental Rose Stamp Set in this kit!! The BEST value of this subscription kit is the great stamp sets you receive and KEEP USING!
This is a Panel Fold card for a very special occasion!
Panel Card: cut the card base 8-1/2" X 5-1/2" and score at 2" and 3-1/8" from each side. SIMPLE and stands well for display! This fold fits a Stampin' Up! medium envelope which I covered with Silver Foil Paper embossed with Petal Pair Embossing Folder #145656.
The roses were inked with Calypso Coral, Powder Pink, So Saffron and Highland Heather. The background on the side panels is Timeless Textures Stamp Set #140517 stamped in Gray Granite ink.
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This is such a cute card!! It will send a SMILE for sure! DSP = Designer Series Paper. I have combined Happiness Blooms Designer Series Paper #148975 with Well Written Framelits Dies #148534. Love the little bird included in the framelits!
Try this FUN layout!! Click the picture and print your pattern.
On this layout, I put the sentiment at the bottom. This is Garden Impressions 6X6" Designer Series Paper Pack #146289. The little butterfly is included in the framelits. It's a totally different look.
Remember to cover your envelope flap w/ DSP, for a "WOW" presentation! I whipped up some TEAM mail using this adorable format. TRY IT!!
Celebrate Springtime! This is Beautiful You Stamp Set #143637, layered onto Rectangle Stitched Framelits Dies #148551.
This Panel Fold stands nicely for display and folds flat to fit a Stampin' Up! Medium Envelope.
This is an easy fold. Simply score at 2" and 3-1/8" from each side!
Try your own fancy fold Panel Card! You will love it!
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