Welcome to the Stampin’ Pretty Pals’ Blog Hop! This month, the theme is “My Favorite Things.” The Design Team will be showcasing their favorite products from any of the current products and you might even see some sneak peeks, as well! We really hope that you enjoy and will be inspired by them! As you hop from blog to blog, don’t forget to leave comments because we love hearing from you. You will find the lineup at the end of my post to help you “hop” along from Pal to Pal.
With my first flip through the current Mini Catalog, I Flipped over the Sweet Little Stockings Suite! I am a dog and cat lover so this set was a dream come true. Of course My Favorite Things had to come from that suite.
Stamps and Dies
This adorable Santa Kitty is from the Sweet Little Stockings stamp set. There are matching dies that are for the different size stockings as well as the different animals. Plus there are some extra features. The Santa Hat is one. I stamped the stocking and kitty onto the layer. But the Santa Hat is stamped on scrap and die cut. Each of the pieces are colored using Stampin’ Blends with the hat getting a touch of Wink of Stella where the White Fur is.
The sentiment is from the stamp set also. As is the inside sentiment. The front one is stamped and then layered using the Double Oval Punch . A final touch is a scattering of the gorgeous Wonderful Gems jewels.
Here is an inside view as well as a view of how the front DSP layers.
Paper
I saw a couple of different versions of this card with that many names. To keep it simple, I am just calling it a Double Flap Card. As is usual for me, the DSP is the star of the show. This front piece is from the Sweet Stockings Designer Series Paper. The way the card is folded requires the paper to be on both of the flaps for a continuous look. All color choices came from the DSP piece.
Directions
The card base is cut to 5 1/2 X 8 1/2 and scored at 3 1/4 and 7 1/2. Both fold towards the center, which is the normal 4 1/4. They right side narrow flap barely covers the left side. I will tweak my measurements a bit next time for a little more overlap.
The focal layer is a 3 1/2 X 3 1/2 square of cardstock that is scored on one side at 7/8. Do Not fold on the score line it is simply a guide. BEFORE adding DSP, adhere the square with the score long along the front edge of the right side flap and on top of the flap.
The DSP is cut 4 X 5 1/4 and cut in portrait mode if directional like mine is. Then cut 7/8 from the right side of the 4″ side. This is the DSP for the right narrow flap. Part of the illusion of a solid card front is the matching up of the DSP and how it is applied. Adhere the left piece with normal margins at the top, bottom, and left edge. The paper will be flush with the right edge. Now adhere DSP to the narrow flap by placing that piece flush with the left side with normal margins at top, bottom, and right edge.
More inspiration awaits, so use the lineup below to visit the rest of the Design Team. The Pals are excited to show you what they’ve created! Then, please mark your calendars for our next blog hop on January 12th. Our theme will be “Time to Sale-A-Brate” when our Design Team will showcase items from Sale-A-Bration as the focal point of their project.. Until then, have fun in your craft space.
Stampin’ Pretty Pals Blog Hop
- Mary Fish at Stampin’ Pretty
- Lori Pinto at LollyPop Paper and Ink
- Peggy Noe at Pretty Paper Cards
- Tricia Chuba at ButterDish Designs
- Beth McCullough at Stamping Mom
- Jackie Beers at Blue Line Stamping
- Melissa Seplowitz at The Stamping Ninja
- Karen Hallam at Karen’s Stamping Habit
- Rae Harper Burnet at Wild West Paper Arts
- Sue Jackson at Just Peachy Stamping
- Su Mohr at Aromas And Art
- Stesha Bloodhart at Stampin’ Hoot!
- Windy Ellard at Windy’s Wonderful Creations
- Lisa Ann Bernard at Queen B Creations
- Deb Walker at Deb Stamps Life
- Amanda Howard at Papercrafting With Amanda
- Pamela Sadler at Stampin Pink Rose
- Lori Webb at Clever Copies
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Thank you for stopping by today. I hope you enjoyed today’s project and will come back. I do read and reply to all of the comments individually. They mean a lot to me. Please reach out if you have a question.
Smile and Keep On Stamping,
Jackie
SUPPLIES:
Love seeing your stamp on favorite things–great double flap card;) Happy Holidays Jackie!
Such an adorable card Jackie! Great coloring!
One of my favorite things too Jackie! I love the little kitty and he looks adorable on your fund fold!
Cute card, Jackie! Love the way it opens!