My favorite colors from Stampin’ Up! are the Brights Collection. The Ocean Friends Suite is full of the Bright colors and feeds my need. Plus these papers just make me Smile!
And this one is a Fun Fold as well.
STAMPS
There are two different stamp sets used on this Fun Fold card. Both of the sentiments are from the Pattern of Friendship stamp set. The front sentiment is a definite favorite of mine. Cards should make us Smile, and this sentiment really does for me. And the inside Bubble looking font of Happy Birthday is from the same set.
To add some additional “sea” or “ocean” to the inside of the card, I added the bubbles around the sentiment. These are from the Ocean Friends stamp set. The bubbles paired with the starfish DSP and did not leave the inside as plain.
PUNCH
The fun sentiment layer on the front is made using the awesome Sweetest Star Punch. I really love this punch and was so happy it carried over. You may remember it from the Fall Mini Catalog. It was a bundle with a Mr. and Mrs. Claus stamp set. To create my focal layer, I stamped two of the stars and layered them on top of each other but spread out. It was easier to stamp the sentiment after punching out the star. Since the stamp set is photopolymer I could see placement perfectly. And much simpler than stamping and then trying to get it positioned where I wanted it when trying to punch.
PAPERS
These bright colors from the Friends of the Ocean Designer Series Paper are what created the card. I love the mix of Brights in the starfish piece. And I am old enough to remember when orange and pink were first paired together back in my younger days. I loved it back then as well as now. Both of these papers are from that DSP.
The card base is pulled from the DSP. I used Pumpkin Pie as the color. Lemon Lime Twist and Summer Splash are the two star colors. The card base is 5 1/2 X 8 1/2 and scored at 1 1/2 and 5 3/4 to make the fun fold. The smallest section is the bottom and I used Tear & Tape to close the edges. A gift card will fit in here as well as the sentiment layer.
The front DSP layers are placed on a Basic White layer that measures 5 X 3 3/4. To add this to the front of the card, I added my glue to the card front. This ensured I would not have too much glue and glue my card shut!
EXTRAS
The bling and ribbon are the two Extras today. It was used to join the two patterns of DSP together after adhering them to the Basic White base. Plus it gives a grounding spot for the star.
I chose the Sunny Day Iridescent Dots for my bling. There are three different colors in two different sizes on the package. I scattered all three colors around the card. These are also part of the Friends of the Ocean Suite of products.
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Smile and Keep On Stamping,
Jackie
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Today’s project is one I made for a Shoebox Swap my Up-Upline put together. It was great to see some of our group that is local. This project has a bit of a retro look to it. The best part is how really easy it is to put together.
This looks very retro to me. A simple gift box from my childhood. Now it is a simple card! I created this from several different versions I have seen. The first version was very similar to this one. However it was only a photo with a couple of measurements. I made that version larger. This fits an A2 envelope almost as a regular card would. I made a few more tweaks regarding how things fit together.
The top pulls out to allow you to see the inside “card”. This card is large enough for you to use a Removable Glue Dot and adhere a gift card. Here is the open view.
STAMPS
To keep this fairly plane and simple, I only used one stamp set. That is an unusual thing for me of late. This stamp set is the Sentimental Wishes stamp set. The sentiments are simple and have a different font than those we normally see. Almost like they are retro as well. The front sentiment layer also includes the bow. I felt it needed a bit of an extra touch.
PAPERS
The card base, both top and bottom are from Real Red cardstock The only additional cardstock is the bit for the Granny Apple Green layer with the sentiment. And the sentiment is on Basic White. the fun “bow” wrapped around the card is from the Take A Bow Designer Series Paper. All of the sheets from this 6X6 paper pack would work wonderfully on this card. There are three main colors, the ones you see in the dots, and these are included on all of the papers in the pack.
EXTRAS
The card itself is fairly straightforward. But I am including the measurements. The only extras are the Circle Punches, which are the 1 3/4″ and the 2″ Circle Punches. For the bling I added a single Rhinestone. This time I used a larger one to stand out a bit better.
MEASUREMENTS
The Real Red card base is cut to 5 X 7 and scored on the 7″ side at 3 1/4. When folded, the shorter section is the card front. Fold the card and add adhesive on the shorter front sides right up against the edge. Tear & Tape is the width to consider.
The Real Red card top measures 5 1/2 X 3 and is scored on the 3″ side at 1 1/2. Fold and burnish. The inside Basic White is cut to 3 3/4 X 4. The 3 3/4 is the width to make sliding in and out easy. I suggest placing the White piece inside of the top, up to the score line, and then stamp the sentiment. This insures it is not up to high. Then center the White and add adhesive of your choice, but only at the very top of the White. Do not add adhesive all the way down the red. Again, think of the width of Tear & Tape. Once that is dry, turn this section over and adhere the back in the same way.
The DSP is from the Take A Bow DSP and measures one at 1 3/8 X 3 1/4, that is for the front. And 5 3/8 X 1 3/8 for the front of the top section. Now slide your top, with the White attached, down into the pocket. It should easily slide in and the top folded red goes down over the bottom part just a bit. This helps the illusion of a box. Add the sentiment on the front and you are completed.
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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
New Scrapbooking Catalog
The newest addition to Stampin’ Up! is an Online catalog of Scrapbooking products. You can see the catalog by clicking the photo below and save it to your computer.
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New Online Exclusives have dropped. There are Halloween, Fall, Christmas, and many that are great year round. Of course the new Designer Series Papers and Embellishments are fabulous as well!
You can go directly to these in my Online Store by clicking HERE
Today is the last card from the One Sheet Technique of last week. This one is a gift card holder. These are my favorites as I give a lot of gift cards.
Products
The card looks the same as the other three on the front. And it should! The Joy of Noel for the greenery, and the Rocking Horse for the sentiment are a great pair. Both are still available in the Last Chance Products! And here is a look at the open card.
The inside sentiment is the same as well. It is from the Very Best Occasions set in the Annual Catalog. This is a set you should definitely check out!
Fold
This card begins as a 11 X 4 1/4 card that is scored at 2 and 5 1/2. Simply fold the 2″ score to the inside and use Tear & Tape on each side right at the edge. I used a retired small circle punch to make a finger groove as well. After the pocket is made, add your layers to the front and the inside greeting layer. This is such a versatile layout. You can make the Z fold card from Friday or fold the small score to the inside and have a gift card holder. If you missed Friday’s card you can see it HERE
Thank you for visiting today!! I promise to have a different card tomorrow. This completed my four card technique.
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The papers used are the largest part of this card. It began with Night of Navy card stock that is 11 X 4 1/4 and scored at 1 1/2 and 5 1/2. Those are the important measurements. After that you can decorate as you see fit. I added the lovely Beary Christmas Designer Series Paper. Those packages on the front are a tad busy, but makes me think of anticipation of what is inside!! I am a kid at heart with gifts!!
The inside green paper is also from the same Beary Christmas DSP. As is the little bear on the inside by the sentiment. It is fussy cut from a scrap piece. To add some contrast to the front, and match the inside, I used Old Olive for the tag.
Stamps
All of the stamped images are from the Beary Cute stamp set. The bear is not the one that matches the Punch, which is part of the Beary Cute Bundle. So I fussy cut him as well. It is an easy cut. And I do not mind fussy cutting. The sentiment is included in the set also. It was intended as a straight line, like it stamps. But it just would not work that way. So I improvised and cut it in half.
Tag
This perfectly sized tag is the new Sparkling Snowflake Tag Topper punch. I love the little snowflake at the top. But this could be used as other than a Winter tag I think. It is a bit difficult to see, but I ran the red ribbon through the lower opening of the snowflake and down the front of the tag. Then it comes up the back and meets again at the top. The bow is separate and added with a glue dot. I did not realize that the bear and sentiment would almost totally cover the ribbon. It does look really cute wrapped around that way.
To finish the tag and the card, I added a touch of bling. This is my normal, but I was very restrained today. The paper is so busy that I knew bling would get lost on the DSP. So I ended with a single Adhesive Glitter Sequin in matching blue for the bear’s scarf. The size and glitter adds just the right amount of bling!
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The Beary Christmas DSP is such beautiful paper that it is the star of today’s card. I have made one of my favorite things, a gift card holder to share with you.
Papers
The star of this card is for sure the paper. I used the Beary Christmas Designer Series Paper. The softer colors and all of the animal print in this larger piece make me feel all warm and cozy. Although the prints are in snow and that is not warm and cozy. But making Christmas cards definitely is. And this one is a gift card holder.
To create this card I used two different pieces from the Beary Christmas DSP pack. This snow scene was cut to continue to the inside. Here is an open view.
The gift shares both the left and right side of the open view. Just a bit of fun there. And the little Christmas tree is cut from the same piece that the focal point on the front is from. I fussy cut the tree but it was really quick.
Dies
The two Deckled Rectangles Dies used on the front of the card are a different take on a “spotlight”. At least that is what I am calling it. I loved the little scene with the two bears and wanted a way to showcase them and their gifts. The two sizes of the Dies worked perfectly and fit on the front well. It is hard to believe that there is not stamping on the front of my card again today!
Stamp set
The only stamping on the entire card is the inside sentiment. It is from the Beary Cute stamp set. I love the cursive and simple Merry Christmas. My first plan had been for it to be on the front of the card. So I embossed it in White with that in mind. After building the front panel I realized that there was not a good spot to place a sentiment. So I fussy cut it a little bit and then added it to the inside. The Night of Navy with White embossing really pops as the sentiment and plays with the Night of Navy card base.
Measurements
card base of Night of Navy is 11 X 4 1/4 and scored at 1 1/2 and 5 1/2.
The front layers are Very Vanilla cut to 3 3/4 X 4 and DSP cut to 3 5/8 X 3 7/8
The gift card slot is covered with Very Vanilla at 1 1/4 X 4 and DSP at 1 1/8 X 3 7/8
The inside has a Very Vanilla that is 5 1/4 X 4
The right side DSP is evenly spaced on the end of large Very Vanilla and is 1 1/8 X 3 7/8.
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Today’s card
I failed to post the one Father’s Day card I created. So I am posting it a few days late. The best part is that it is a Fun Fold / Gift Card Holder. And with a change of the inside sentiment it could be for any manly occasion! The star is the He’s All That stamp set and Dies.
Stamps and Dies
The starring stamp set is the He’s All That set. All of the stamped images are from that set. And the coordinating, but no longer a bundle, dies are the All That Dies. Dies were used for the main sign shape as well as the arrow. For some fun, I used the crosshatch die from the Share A Milkshake Dies for some added texture and color.
Extras
Extras are always needed but sometimes hard to see. Especially in the photo. The white layer is embossed using the Exposed Brick Embossing Folder. Oh My!! I really love the look of this and the different textures. And I do apologize that you cannot see it in the photo. Some of the other extras are the Rustic Metallic Dots that are scattered around. They add an extra manly touch as they look sort of like a nail head in color.
The final Extra is the Jute twine. This is a new pack of 2023-2025 In Color Jute Twine. I used the Pebbled Path to match the card base and ink used. I love the jute and how well it ties a bow. But I will say that it is a bit fuzzy with the strands. That is the nature of jute however.
Colors
This section was added last so I could share the Fun Fold and colors. It can be a little difficult to make manly cards except in dull colors. So I went through my colors seeing what would pair well with Pebbled Path. It is new and I have not used it really. Surprisingly it really popped with the Coastal Cabana. So I went with that. And I love the outcome!
The card design shows a good bit of the Pebbled Path card base. After that it is mostly White and Coastal Cabana. As I mentioned in the opening, this is a Fun Fold and Gift Card Holder. Here is the open view:
Layout
The card base is a piece of Pebbled Path that is cut to 5 1/2 X 4 1/4. The White layer is 5 X 3 3/4 and embossed. For the tri-fold Coastal Cabana you need a piece that is 4 1/4 X 11 and scored at 3, 6, & 9. Accordion fold these pieces as shown in the photo. The sections are even sizes with the exception of the last one which is 2 1/2. Fold that one in and adhere with Tear & Tape for your gift card holder.
The only important thing to remember is to center and adhere the Jute Twine to the back of the accordion fold prior to adding it to the card. The inside layers are 3 7/8 X 2 5/8 of Pebbled Path, and 3 3/4 X 2 1/2 of White. Simply change the inside sentiment and you are ready to go for any manly occasion!
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