Today’s card is one that I made for a Team swap. I was so surprised how much I fell in love with this Bundle that is Friends For Life. Of course, the matching DSP really adds to the card.
Stamp Bundle
The gorgeous script Die of “friends” is my favorite part of this card. I love the size, font, everything! The other sentiment is part of several words, or groups of words, that can be used to create your own sentiment. Because of the layout of my card, using these partial sentiments was actually the perfect layout to create my full sentiment.
The extra words are stamped using Shaded Spruce and the inside image is in Lemon Lime Twist. Due to the front sentiment, I did not add one to the inside. I thought I would wait until I knew who I was sending it to and then add an appropriate one. So the simple leaf was a great fit. Here is a view of the inside of the card. And you see the “fun Fold” of the card.
Papers and Embossing
The beautiful DSP is from the matching Full of Life Designer Series Paper. This is a 6 X 6 pack of bold and bright designs as well as colors. The blocks down each side of the card are cut from one of the sheets. And the bold “friend” is from another piece. I added Foam Adhesive Sheets to the back of the variegated piece before die cutting it. I love the various colors. The little green heart is also die cut from the same sheet.
To continue the bold colors, I went with Lemon Lime Twist for the card base. It is also the layer for the front underneath the sentiment. I gave this layer a little bit extra texture by using what has become a favorite embossing folder. This is the So Swirly Embossing Folder. Those swirls are wonderful for any card. The movement is very different. The only finishing touch is a single Rhinestone on the little heart. That is extremely conservative for me!!
Measurements of Fun Fold
The card base is quarter sheet of Lemon Lime Twist card stock (5 1/2 X 4 1/4). The White layer is 5 1/4 X 4. There is also the “small” card attached to the center. You see it in that second photo. It measures 3 3/4 X 8, folded at 4. The side DSP are each 1/2 X 3 3/4. And the swirly embossed Lemon Lime Twist measures 3 1/2 X 3 3/4.
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I have a stand up easel Birthday card to share today. It is a mix of stamp sets with the Wildly Flowering DSP. Plus it is a quick Fun Fold to try.
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Card Views
Three card views begin with the standing easel. Next is the closed for mailing view. The top section would not lay flat. You should be seeing the blue card base at the top section as well. And then the totally opened inside so you can see the inside sentiment
Papers and Measurements
The paper is as much the star as the Fun Fold I believe. I was amazed, when I cut paper for my paper share, as I got to the Wildly Flowering Designer Series Paper. These sheets are fabulous. Part of it may be that they include my most favorite colors. But I think they are really special floral sheets. The paper I used is probably my favorite. Although they are difficult to choose in this package.
The card base is Misty Moonlight with a layer of Crumb Cake. And the layer to the focal piece is Mossy Meadow. The base layer is 4 1/4 X 11 and scored at 5 1/2 and 8 1/2. The Crumb Cake layers are 4 X 5 1/4 and the “stop” section is 4 X 2 1/2. For the front DSP it is cut 3 3/4 X 5 with the “stop” layer at 3 3/4 X 2 1/4. And the Basic White inside is 4 X 2 1/2 also.
To create the card, the largest section of the card base is flat on the table with the fold at the rear and the second fold standing up. Adhere the large front DSP to the large Crumb Cake. Then adhere the Crumb Cake to ONLY THE last small section. (from the 8 1/2 score line to the end) This allows the card to stand up. I used the butterfly as my “Stop” by adding Stampin’ Dimensionals. See how simple that is!
Stamps
There are a variety of stamp sets used on this card, mostly for the sentiments. The main set is the Spotlight On Nature stamp set. I used Stampin’ Write Markers in Mossy Meadow and Moody Mauve for the flowers. The butterfly is from this set as well. I stamped it in Early Espresso and colored with Misty Moonlight and Petunia Pop Stampin’ Blends.
The front sentiment is from the Loveliest Tree stamp set. I wanted a simple Happy Birthday and this fit perfectly. The inside sentiment is a favorite that I use often. It is from the So Sincere stamp set. This is a sentiment that is good for any happy occasion in my book.
Dies and Punches
The detailed circles for the focal layer flowers are from the matching, and bundled, Spotlight On Nature Dies. These are now my go to for layering Circles. I love the choice of edging detail to choose from. And the sentiment was punched using the Happy Labels Punch. With so many of the punches retiring, I was thrilled that this one stayed. Those two sizes of scallops/ticket edge compliment almost anything.
Finishes
The finishes for this card were to add a bit of the Moody Mauve by way of the 2023-2025 In Color Jute Trim. I wrapped a couple of strands around just to have some texture and the color. To add a touch of bling, although it is not shiny bling, I used the Dappled Dots in a couple of places.
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Today’s card is a Fun Fold featuring the Blueberry Bunches stamp set. This set carried over and I love it. It is an easy set to work with and to color.
Stamp Set
The Blueberry Bunches set contains two different bunches of blueberries. This is the smaller bunch. The other also has a stem attached. I wanted this one to go across the front of the card, so opted for the smaller ones. The berries are stamped using Memento Tuxedo Black Ink and then colored with Stampin’ Blends. I used Boho Blue, Balmy Blue and Night of Navy on the berries. And Granny Apple Green was used for the leaves. The inside sentiment is also from the set. I think it is just right on the “sweetness” level!
Papers
The beautiful tile DSP is from the Mediterranean Blooms Designer Series Paper. Each of the sheets has citrus plants on one side and different blue tiles on the other. I chose to go with the blue tiles for today. The card base is Night of Navy. For the inside card, I used a Basic White half card that I cut down just a little. At the 4″ wide it made the card to “full” and difficult to keep closed. You can see from the second view that I edged it over to the right more than the left. This keeps the closed borders equal.
Finishes
There is no sentiment on the front of this card. I was being a little different. But it needed a bit of something extra. So I added a bow wrapped around the blueberry layer made with the Iridescent Striped Trim. This is a great ribbon to work with and adds shine! For the final touch my Bling is blue to match the card. These are from the new Opal Rounds.
Measurements
The card base is 6 1/4 X 5 1/2, scored at 2″ on the 6 1/4″ side. For the inside card the Basic White is cut to 3 3/4 X 11 and folded at 5 1/4. It is placed towards the outer edge to keep the borders even with the card closed. The front DSP is 1 3/4 X 5 1/4. I totally covered the inside White card so the DSP is cut 3 3/4 X 5 1/4. I failed to measure the White on the blueberries. But the Night of Navy base is 4 7/8 in width. It goes from the DSP on the flap to the right edge DSP. The height can be adjusted to fit your choice of focal image.
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The card I am sharing today is one my downline, Karen Szczepkowski, made as a swap for OnStage. I fell in love with it immediately. And I bet you will as well.
The Card
Above is the card laying flat for mailing. Now for the stamp up view.
And the other side
I should have taken a view from the top. The column is square and shows off the three panels of DSP, plus the additional one that is on the right edge. I did not add an inside sentiment in my recreation. However the card folds flat for mailing but also will fold flat to the left so you could easily stamp, write, or add a thin layer with your inside sentiment.
Papers and Directions
The gorgeous DSP are all pieces from the Perennial Lavender Designer Series Paper. Each of the three column strips measure 1 3/8 X 5 3/8. And the right side back panel one is 1 1/8 X 5 3/8. The card base is Basic White that measures 5 1/2 X 10 1/8. It is scored at 4 1/4, 5 3/4, 7 1/4, and 8 3/4. Fold and burnish all of the folds with all going in the same direction. As you fold them all you will see that the column almost creates itself as they curl in. To dry fit and square up the column. Lay the card with the “back of the card” to the right and all of the scores to the left. Fold at the 4 1/4 score line and then on each score line making a square of those folds. The last and smallest one does not quite meet the 4 1/4 score line. Now you are ready to secure the column
Before gluing, add all of the DSP panels in place as shown. Next, fold the top sections at the third score line ( the one closest to the 4 1/4 score) and press the others flat. Lift the last, and smallest section, add adhesive to it and tuck under. Press it flat and when you open it up you should have a column. To fold for mailing, simply fold on the 4 1/4 score line and you will have the card laying like the first photo above. Make sure to try this before adding adhesive!!
Sentiment layer
The simple sentiment layer is perfect to not cover the beauty of the paper. This lovely Happy Birthday is from the Charming Sentiments set. And the matching Die cuts it perfectly. The dies are named Sentiment Silhouette Dies. I stamped in Shaded Spruce to bring out the dark green of the DSP. To give some added texture, I added a faux bow from the 2022-2024 In Color Orchid Oasis Bakers Twine. And of course some bling! One of the Fine Purple Shimmer Dots fit that bill perfectly.
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The card today is a pocket card of sorts. I am calling it a “tuck card” because a small card tucks in the behind the corner. It features the Zany Zoo products. I have neglected these fun products for too long.
The Card
This is a fun Birthday card for any age. The idea came from Karen Titus. I love a simple Fun Fold card. The card base is Basic White that is a quarter sheet of card stock. The layer, which is an opposite side of the Zoo Crew DSP, is 4 X 5 1/4. Next I cut a square of Basic White 3 1/2 X 3 1/2 with a square of matching DSP at 3 1/4 X 3 1/4. Both of these are cut on the diagonal. You layer one White and one DSP and save the other two for another card. Then add the diagonal piece to the bottom left corner of the card. Only adhere the left side and bottom!
Here is a photo of the real card.
The small card is a card base of Pool Party that is 3 1/4 X 4 1/4. And the DSP is 3 X 8 and folded at 4. Layer the DSP folded piece onto the Pool Party. I added the Basic White inside with a strip of DSP at the bottom. The inside White is 2 3/4 X 3 3/4.
The Bundle
The Zany Zoo Bundle is an awesome one. Not only are their great animal stamps and sentiments, but Dies that cut them out. Plus there are some additional Dies for added layers and scene creations. Also, and one of the best parts, the animal Dies will cut some of the animals from the Zoo Crew DSP. Both sentiments are stamped from the stamp set. The front sentiment is then Die Cut with the banner Die included in the Bundle.
DSP
This Zany Zoo Designer Series Paper is so fun! I love the animals and their different actions they are doing. There is not a die for the elephant on the card front. But I wanted an unusual focal point on the front of the card. Since the DSP is thinner than card stock, I cut the elephant from the DSP leaving a wide area around her and then glued her to a scrap of White. While the glue was drying I finished coloring her with Stampin’ Blends. Once the glue had dried, I fussy cut the elephant and then added her to the front of the card with the banner. It was really quick and easy to do.
To finish the card I simply added a trio of Classic Matte Dots in Black. I felt they would show the best with all of the White and Black of the card.
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The card I am sharing today stars the Trusty Tools Bundle and matching Sale-A-Bration DSP. And it is an interesting Fun Fold.
Fun Fold
This is such a simple Fun Fold. It is more of a Fun Cutting of the paper! I got this from Lovenstamps. She made a card with this cut and I had to do it. It is such a fabulous use of DSP!! I love, and have a ton of, DSP. So a perfect card for me. To make the cut is so simple. I will warn you that it can be confusing at first. So you need a photo to refer to paper placement!
The card base is 8 1/2 X 4 1/4. Fold the card at 4 1/4. Using your paper trimmer, open the card and place the upper right corner of the front flap in the cutting line. Hold that in place and move the bottom of the card so the bottom of the score line is in the cutting track. Cut off that triangle from the card but keep it handy.
To further illustrate, look at the photo of my card. The lower card stock you see is what you have cut away. I know that is confusing but it will make sense in just a minute. Next take a 4 X 4 piece of DSP and adhere it to the upper triangle that is still attached to the card. Again, look at the photo. After adhering the DSP to ONLY that upper triangle of card stock, now add back the triangle you cut away. You will adhere it to the bottom section of the DSP. Here is an open view of the card which may help a bit.
NOTE: After making the cut away of the triangle close the card. Adding the DSP to the front, you need to align with the top and bottom of the card. With the bottom front being cut away, you will use the back of the card for alignment. And same is tru for adding the bottom card stock back, you will need to align it all sides as well as the point at the top right.
Stamps and Tools
The Trusty Tools stamp set is so fun and has perfect sentiments to go along with the stamps and dies. I love the “You’re The Most Awesome”. It makes this set work for many occasions and not just a Dad or even manly. I stamped the sentiment on a reverse of the DSP. And then punched it with the Decorative Circle Punch. That is layered on Crushed Curry that is punched with the 2 3/8 Circle Punch. These two punches seem to be made for each other they fit so well together!
The ruler is a 3 X 3/4 piece of one of the DSP pieces. That is so perfect for this set. And the tool is one from the DSP as well. I naturally chose a tool that does not have a matching die. So I just fussy cut it. The Dies in the set actually do fit and cut out several from the DSP as well as matching stamps.
For the inside of the card I stamped and colored the tape measure and then added a scattering of bolts and screws. The sentiment was left off of the inside until I decide who to send it to. I do that quite often.
Papers
The paper color choice came from the DSP of course. It is the Trusty Toolbox Designer Series Paper and is a Sale-A-Bration FREE item with a $50.00 order. Since the Trusty Tools Bundle is $54.75 you can order the bundle and get the paper free! Although you only have a couple more days to get the paper. Sale-A-Bration ends on the 29th!!!
The card base is Poppy Parade with the Lost Lagoon DSP piece with the screws. For a pop of another color, I added the Crushed Curry for the background circle. And I colored the tape measure using Stampin’ Blends with Poppy Parade and Lost Lagoon. The finishing bling is the Brushed Metallic Adhesive Backed Dots. It is supposed to be a nail holding up the sign. 🙂
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