Plaids are a pattern that should fit anyone. At least that is my view of the gorgeous plaid DSP Stampin’ Up! currently has. Add this to a simple fun fold card and I think you have a winner. A different shape of the sentiment is the cherry on top of the cake!
STAMPS
The star of this card is hard to define. There are three different options. But I am beginning with the sentiment. This one is from the stamp set that is a must have for sentiments. It is the So Sincere set. I love the vertical Happy Birthday! The layout of the card fits that vertical perfectly. I sometimes look for these and of course do not find them. There should be a vertical sentiment stamp set of the most common sentiments I believe.
The inside sentiment is also from the So Sincere stamp set. That is really an added bonus. I tend to mix and match. But I love having a pair in one set. Here is the open view of the card.
PAPERS
This beautiful plaid DSP is from the Timeless Plaids Designer Series Paper. I really love the colors in this sheet. And all of the plaids are really nice matching colors. The checkerboard on the front strip is the reverse of this piece, I believe. Sorry but I made this card last week for a class and my memory is shorter every day! 🙂 The best part of this paper pack is there are plaids to fit anyone.
The card base is Basic Beige cardstock. This cardstock is so pretty and versatile. It is a soft color in my book. I did pair it with Very Vanilla for the sentiment and the inside. But I could have simply used the Basic Beige there as well. It is light enough to stamp on easily.
DIES
There are two different Die sets used here. That perfect long oval for the sentiment is from the Greetings of the Season Die set. I love that long oval and the fact it fit the sentiment perfectly is just a bonus.
The second Die set used is the Changing Leaves Dies. These are the leaves on the front. There are two leaves attached and one single. The details are great and they add just enough texture to the card. These Dies come with the Hybrid Embossing Folder. Both of these Die sets are on the Last Chance List. This means that they are retired when the last ones are sold.
EXTRAS
The single bling today is unusual of course. If you follow my posts then you know I love bling. Today I restrained myself and used the single Adhesive Backed Sparkle Gems. These are a mix of four different colors of mostly earth tone. This one is black sparkle. It could be elegant or rustic. The placement is important because all of the Greetings of the Season Dies are all tags. My black sparkle dot covers that tag hole!
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My card today is for one of the sweetest people I know. She does so much for everyone and I am honored to call her a friend. As a special Thank You, I made this card and hope you are as happy with it as I am.
STAMPS
This sentiment is so perfect for the intended recipient. It is a bit different than normal, but fits the bill perfectly. The fun font is awesome as well. I love a different font. This one is from the Penciled Pear stamp set. That set is a hidden gem in the Annual Catalog. The inside sentiment is from the Wonderful Thoughts stamp set. There is also a matching flower from the Painted Lavender stamp set inside. Here is a view of the open card. It is a Double Z fold.
PAPERS
The card base ,or bases, since there are two Z folds are Pretty Peacock cardstock. And all of the DSP is from the Perennial Lavender Designer Series Paper. I normally do not put DSP on the inside of the Z base. However I saw one recently that had done so, and it really added to the card. So I saw this tone on tone floral in the paper pack and said Why Not! Additionally the surround for the front sentiment is also included in the DSP pack. I believe it is the opposite side of this main floral pattern.
EXTRAS
There is only one extra for this card. And that is very surprising even to me! It is the Die used for the sentiment on the front of the card. This Die is from the Unbounded Love Die set. It is one Die, but it cuts the outside and inside both. So it was simple to cut the DSP and then the White with the sentiment separately. Then I simply put them back together again. Plus I now have a White outside and plaid inside leftover for another card. Two for the price of one!
MEASUREMENTS
The Pretty Peacock card base is 11 X 4 1/4 and scored at 2 3/4 and 5 1/2. The inner card is also Pretty Peacock and is 10 1/2 X 3 1/4, and is scored at 4 1/2 and 7 1/2. There are different DSP on each of the layers. For the card base the DSP measures 2 pieces @ 2 1/2 X 4, these are the front and center. And the inside back is 5 1/4 X 4. For the smaller card, the DSP is 4 1/4 X 3 for the front. The middle section is 2 3/4 X 3. The back White layer that is stamped on is 2 3/4 X 3 also.
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Fun Fold cards are my favorite to make. And cute animals are a close second in favorites. So today I joined the two using Christmas Friends Bundle.
STAMPS
The star of this card is the Christmas Friends Bundle and this adorable Moose. He looks so happy ice skating through the woods with his warm scarf. I stamped him using Early Espresso Ink and then colored with Stampin’ Blends. All of the colors are in the Supply List at the bottom of the post. The trees and stars are also part of the stamp set and matching Dies. The garland at the bottom, as well as the circle, are also part of the Die set. There are a lot of goodies here that you should check out.
There are two additional stamp sets for the sentiments. This front one is from the Humble Home stamp set. I love the small and simple handwriting look to the Merry Christmas. And the inside sentiment is from the Peaceful Season stamp set.
PAPERS
The DSP is where all of the other papers were pulled from. These pretty snowflakes are from the Snowy Scenes Designer Series Paper. This sheet has the snowglobes on the reverse side. From this I pulled the Garden Green as the card base. The small card is Pool Party which is also part of the DSP.
EXTRAS
The bling for this card is a bit brighter than usual. At least it stands out in the photo very well. They are a trio of the Earth Tone Shimmer Gems from the Mini Catalog. I thought the darker green would pop better and highlight the card base. And I believe they do.
Fun Fold Directions
To create this card you begin with a piece of cardstock measuring 5 1/2 X 8 1/2. Score it at 4 1/4. Then with the 8 1/2 along the top and the score line down the center, place the score line on the trimmer cutting channel. Hold that in place and rotate the cardstock so that the left side bottom point is also in the cutting channel. Cut that angle off. Next is the DSP. The inside panel measures 4 X 5 1/4. Cut two of these. One goes on the inside of the card. The other gets cut at an angle to go on the front of the card. Cut from the top right to the bottom left.
The small card measures 3 X 8 and is scored at 4. And the inside Basic White measures 2 3/4 X 3 3/4. Here are photos of the two other views of the card.
When the small card is added, align it with equal borders as you would any layer. Just ensure the front flap will close. I suggest doing a dry fit before adding adhesive. Please let me know if you have any questions.
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Fun Fold cards are my favorites. And this one is a fun twist on a simple fold. I cased from another demonstrator, Elizabeth Price, and she named it a Kickstand card.
The Fun Fold
This fold is quick to create. It begins with a 5 1/2 X 8 1/2 card stock that is scored at 4 1/4. I used Boho Blue for my card base. The “fun” part comes next. Place one end that measures 5 1/2 on the Paper Trimmer at 1 1/4″ and cut down to the score line. Flip the card over and cut at 1 3/4 on the opposite side. You are making the top section of your card into three sections. (NOTE: You do not have to make the cuts the same as mine with one side larger. They could be 1 1/2 on each side.) The photo above shows the center section with the focal layer attached. And here is the open view.
To create the the center flap or kickstand, add DSP measuring 5 1/2 X 4 1/4 to the top of the other two sections. You can see what I am describing in this above photo and the next one. The plaid paper is the back side of the clouds.
The kickstand , the DSP adhered to the cut sections, and then the opposite side of the DSP allows you to have three places to decorate. That is in addition to the inside sentiment / signature part. More is generally better in my book.
Stamps and Dies
The stamps used are from the Playing In The Rain stamp set. They are stamped using Memento Tuxedo Black Ink and then colored with a variety of Stampin’ Blends. For the sentiment White layer, I added some rain, which is included in the stamp set. As well as the sentiment from it. The rain is stamped using Pool Party Ink. There are matching Dies for animal shapes and a few extras. The circles are from the Spotlight On Nature Dies. These are just large enough to fit the characters and then layer well to not see the one on the lower layer. I did use a punch as well. The strip of extra paper for the flower layer is punched on each end using the Happy Labels Punch.
Papers
The DSP was chosen as part of the theme of playing in the rain. I thought these clouds fit perfectly. This sheet of DSP is from the Take To The Sky Designer Series Paper. The inside gray plaid does not really fit the theme, but works with the other colors. Boho Blue was my choice of colors to pull from the clouds and as the card base. To emphasize the smaller flower layer, I added a strip from the Country Lace Designer Series Paper as a grounding piece for it. The soft tone matches the plaid.
This card is a bit on the thicker side with the different layers of added focal points. So I kept the bling to some thin ones. The clear bling on the front layer is from the Pecan Pie & Clear Ribbon Dots.
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I shared the Joy Fold card with you a couple of weeks ago. Today is another version. This is such a fabulously simple card to make. As well as a way to share both sides of the designer paper.
Papers
The beautiful Unbounded Beauty Designer Series paper is the star of the card today. This sheet has the bright Petunia Pop as well as the Summer Splash floral side. And that is the reason I love this Fun Fold. Sometimes I hate having to choose between the sides of a sheet of DSP. I love both sides and want to use both sides. This Fun Fold is the answer to that dilemma.
The extra colors are all pulled from the floral piece of DSP. I chose Summer Splash as the card base, which is 4 1/4 X 5 1/2. The Basic White Layer is a little brighter than the lightest color in the paper that is the stems. But it helps everything else pop. That layer is 4 X 5 1/4. And the DSP is 6 X 5, with the score at 2 1/4. Be sure and score with the side you want on the flap face down. Also, if you are using directional paper, as I did, that it needs to be at the top.
The little card is Basic White to partner with the layer. It measures 4 X 5 1/2 and is scored at 2 3/4. I used a scrap of another piece from the DSP as the layer here. It is 2 1/4 X 3 1/2 with the White 2 X 3 1/4.
Here is the open card.
Stamps and Dies
The Flowers of Beauty Bundle is the stamp set used. The flowers partner well with the DSP. It is part of the Suite! I stamped the leaves with Summer Splash and then the flowers with Petunia Pop. Plus I used a scrap of Petunia Pop card stock and a die from the set to cut the extra flowers. This die cuts 5 or 6 flowers at one time. I only used these few.
For the inside of the card I stamped the plant again, but I stamped off first for a lighter image. That allows for your message and signature to show through. All of the sentiments are from the Unbounded Love stamp. This is another set available in the Suite of Products.
Finishes
This card did not really need extras! The DSP is bright and cheery enough on it’s own. But you know me. Plus, the added flowers have a hole in the center. I added them to the card with a glue dot. And the glue dot is in the center. So I filled that center with my bling. I used the 2024-2026 Resin Dots in Pretty In Pink. That is the lighter pink in the floral DSP.
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Today’s project is called it a Joy Fold Card. it is definitely a joy to make . The Wildly Flowering DSP is the star of the card of course.
 Papers
This fun card is one I cased from a dear friend The Paper Pixie. You get to see both sides of the paper with this Joy Fold and I love that. This large main piece of paper is from the Wildly Flowering Designer Series Paper. The smaller focal layer piece is also from the same pack of papers. I paired these gorgeous papers with Crumb Cake card stock for the card base, with a layer of Basic White underneath each DSP layer. A white layer against the Crumb Cake has always been a favorite of mine and with the white in the main DSP pattern it really pops.
Here is an open view of the card.
With the card open you can really allow the DSP to shine. And this view shows the simplicity of the card as well.
Stamps and Ink
The focal layer stamped images are from two separate sets. The flower is from the Wildflower Designs stamp set. On the front I stamped using Pecan Pie Ink and then colored the flower with the Light Misty Moonlight Stampin’ Blend. On the inside of the small card I stamped the smaller, but similar, image using Crumb Cake Ink that is stamped off first.
The sentiment is from the Wonderful Thoughts stamp set. This set is full of great sentiments. I wanted something simple and that would allow for this card to work for almost any occasion. The small “hello” works perfectly. I stamped it using Misty Moonlight Ink. The focal layer is fairly simple as well. I used the Modern Oval Punch to cut the piece and then added Stampin’ Dimensionals to give it some Pop.
Finishes
To tie in more of the Crumb Cake, soft brown shade, I used the new Basic Beige Ribbon beneath the focal layer. By adding a couple of short strips of adhesives, I was able to zig zag the ribbon easily for a bit of a different look. Of course there must be bling as well. So lastly out came the Pecan Pie & Clear Ribbon Dots. Just a scattering of them around the focal layer was plenty.
Measurements
This card looks more intricate than it actually is. There are just a couple of layers to place. And I did not mention earlier that it is only a quarter sheet of card stock for the card base. So very easy to make multiples of.
The card base is Crumb Cake that is 4 1/4 X 5 1/2
The White layer is 4 X 5 1/4
The DSP is 6 X 5, score at 2 1/4 on the 6″ length with the pattern for the flap being up.
The small Crumb Cake card is 4 X 5 1/2 scored and folded at 2 3/4
There are 2 of the White layers on the small card, inside and front layer, each is 2 1/2 X 3 3/4
The small card DSP is 2 1/4 X 3 1/2
The focal layer was a scrap that was roughly 2 1/4 X 3
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Papers included in the sale are:
Bright & Beautiful
Countryside Inn
Country Lace
Country Woods
Full of Life
Lily Pond Lane
Mediterranean Blooms
Perennial Lavender
Take To The Sky
Thoughtful Journey
To Market
Unbounded Beauty
Wildly Flowering
Winter Meadow
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