Hello, Crafters. Today I have my first fancy fold card video for you since my return. It’s amazing how one idea moves onto onto another and then onto another! I struggle to find good videos because so many are the results of Facebook Lives, which I avoid. However, I stumbled across a video which showed ... Read More about Corner Tuck Fancy Fold Birthday Card – Video 653
I'm excited to share the top card video of 2023. Check out this fancy fold card! I just love cards that do more than 'open and close'.
Do you enjoy a fancy fold card? I’ve got a cute fancy fold for you which I shared on my 12 Weeks of Christmas series on Saturday. This is a relatively quick fancy fold and is a twist on a gatefold card. I like that you can use leftover paper to decorate it. In my […]
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Ready to see the overlapping fun fold card & everything you need to know to make it? This fancy fold card is a favorite for all occasions.
Check out this Third Fold WOW Card that I shared on a recent Facebook Live. It's a lot easier to make than it looks.
Hello Stamping Friends, What a wonderful summer it has been as we traveled to Yellowstone and camped at the base of the Grand Tetons and then traveled to a wedding shower and traveled again for the wedding celebration and traveled to be the guest presenter at a Stamp A Stack. Whew….. it is good to … Continue reading →
How To Make a Fancy Fold Card With an Attached Gift Card Holder - #1 Stampin' Up! UK Demonstrator Pootles You Will Need Cardstock Stampin' Trimmer Eden's
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Check out this Fancy Fold Card! If you love learning how to make 5 minute simple cards then this is for you. Simple card making but so cute!
We made this pretty set of cards on Monday night's Stamp with Me Live. It's the 2nd & 4th Monday's at 7:30 pm CT. Click here and follow my page to get notified when I'm live. There are 6 live videos each month! I used the Beauty of the Earth DSP seen here. The die-cuts are from the Iconic and Artistic dies. in White & Misty Moonlight. The greeting is from the In Symmetry stamp set. Those pretty Subtle Shimmer...
POP & TWIST FUN FOLD CARDS Learn how easy it is to make these amazing Pop & Twist Fancy Fold Wow cards on this video class. I'll share the first 3 cards in my Pop & Twist series. They feature the Stampin Up Symbols of Fortune Suite. I have full instructions, a Pop & Twist template and supplies on printable pdfs below. I'll be sharing more WOW cards in this series over the next week. Don't miss my special offer Symbols of Fortune kit.
I love all the Bridge Card fancy fold layouts I am seeing, but wanted to change it a little. I moved the "bridge" piece up...
SPRINGY THINGY CARD TUTORIAL It's time for me to share my weekly Tuesday tip or technique. This tutorial fell out of my tips/techniques book as I moved it last night and so got chosen for today's effort. It makes a card front that the receiver pulls open and the card opens out like a spring to see an inner 20cm square area. Images of a completed card using this technique are below these instructions. Practice this on some scrap paper first. MATERIALS 20cm square piece of card stock or decorative paper of your choice. Pre colour the card if you wish. I'll use white card stock so you can clearly see what to do. Pencil, rubber, ruler, craft knife, craft mat and bone scorer. HOW TOO 1) On all sides measure and make a light pencil dot at the 5cm, 10cm and 15cm mark. On my sample I will use a black marker so you can see what I did easily. 2) From the 5cm mark at the left and right side measure and mark a dot at the 10cm mark 3) From the 10cm mark at the left and right side measure in and mark a dot in at the 5cm mark from each side 4) From the 15cm mark at the left and right side measure and mark a dot at the 10cm mark. These dots make a large diamond. 5) Score between all these dots. In my image I have drawn dashes to show you were to score 6) At the top 15cm mark score down to the right side of the diamond. At the 15cm mark at right edge, score across to the bottom of the diamond. At the 5cm mark on the bottom edge, score up to the left side of the diamond. Lastly at the 5cm mark at the left edge, score across to the top of the diamond. See dashed marks I have marked for you on my sample. All these score lines will be mountain folds. That is you bend the scored line back on itself to make a mountain. 7) At the 10cm mark on all sides score into the points on the diamond. See dashed areas on my sample. These scored lines and the scored lines for the diamond are all valley folds. That is you bend the scored line in on itself to make a little valley. Here is my sample with all the scored lines bent to their respective mountain and valley folds. 8) Now all you do is gently fold the card in on itself. Start on one side and then work your way around. If you have all the scored correct lines and folds it sort of winds in like a spring. It should look like this at the front and this at the back. Rub off all marked pencil dots. After I made my sample above for you I painted the card stock with white gesso, sprayed it with various sprays. Stamped and added embellishments to turn it into a steam punk card. I then layered and stuck it to a base card. As mine is fairly embellished it doesn't fold completely flat. This is m Springy Thingy Card open Some close ups of the folded card part. Hugs Annette In Oz
Hi Friends! Step into the world of creativity, colors, and raindrops! 🌧️ Last Thursday, during our weekly gathering of stamping enthusiasts in my Facebook VIP group, we had an exhilarating live stamping demonstration featuring the "Playing In The Rain" bundle, accompanied by coordinating stamps and dies from the paper pumpkin kit. I must say, it was an absolute blast sharing this artistic journey with all of you! For those who missed it, fear not - I've got you covered. In this blog post, I'll take you on a tour of the whimsical Cascading Pop Up card we created and provide a link to the video tutorial, so you can create your own Cascading Pop Up card! The Magic of the Playing In The Rain Bundle The "Playing In The Rain" bundle is a delightful collection of stamps, and diesdesigned to add a touch of magic to our paper crafting projects. Inspired by the joyous moments of playing in the rain, this bundle captures the essence of childhood wonder and the beauty of nature. The bundle is brimming with elements to help us express our creativity. The Cascading Pop Up Card - An Extravaganza of Craftsmanship As part of our stamping demonstration, we dove into the world of fancy folds by creating the Cascading Pop Up card. This unique fold is like a surprise present that unfolds into a mesmerizing three-dimensional scene once opened. Our design featured an adorable Bunny, some playful flowers and the cutest frog ever – all intricately pieced together to create a captivating tableau. The process of creating the Cascading Pop Up card might seem complex, but with a bit of patience and the right tools, it's a gratifying experience. Each layer of the card came to life with the touch of our stamps and dies, allowing us to personalize the card with heartfelt sentiments and colourful patterns. Join the Crafting Fiesta - Thursdays Live on Facebook If you're feeling the urge to let your creativity flow, I invite you to join our lively and supportive community on Thursdays for our weekly Facebook Live stamping session. It's a place where crafters of all levels can come together, share ideas, and get inspired. We explore various stamping techniques, experiment with different products, and, most importantly, have a ton of fun doing it! The friendly atmosphere and the joy of crafting together make it an event you wouldn't want to miss. Preview of the Cascading Pop Up Card To make sure nobody misses out on the magic we experienced during the live demonstration, here's the video tutorial that covers the entire process of creating the Cascading Pop Up card. Click on the picture below to watch the video. Crafting is not just a hobby; it's a journey of self-expression, relaxation, and exploration. The Playing In The Rain bundle and the Cascading Pop Up card are just a glimpse of the boundless possibilities that lie within the world of paper crafting. So, why not embark on this enchanting journey with us? Here's what you will need to prepare to create this card: Thick Basic White 4-1/4 x 11 scored at 5-3/8 and 5-5/8 Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (x 2 pieces) 3 x 2-1/2 Bright & Beautiful DSP 4 x 5-1/8 for front 4 x 5-1/4 (x 2 pieces) for inside 5 x 6 for mechanism Other supplies: Ink - Memento, Azure Afternooon Blends - to colour your image(s) Dies - Stylish Shapes 3 & 5 circles Playing In The Rain Timeless Arrangements Sunshine & Smiles (paper pumpkin add on) Stamps - Playing In The Rain, Season of Chic and Paper Pumpkin Other - Opaque Ovals, Tinsel Gems 4 Pack, Wink of Stella Join us on Thursdays for our Facebook Live stamping session and unlock the artist within you. Don't forget to share your creations with the hashtag #ThursdayThoughtsStamping – we would love to see your masterpieces! Remember, the magic happens when we let our imaginations run wild, and our inked fingertips do the talking. Until next Thursday, keep crafting and spreading the joy of creativity! 🎨✨ Please subscribe to my Weekly Update Newsletters so you don't miss any of my videos, classes and FREE Tutorials that I send out each week. Just fill out the form that pops down from the top while you are reading my blog, or at the top on the right hand side, or CLICK HERE. You will receive an opportunity to subscribe to the Newsletters, and other ways to get more information, tutorials and other great value once you confirm that you want to opt into receiving my emails, then you are all set for next Tuesday morning at 8 am Pacific Time. The Newsletter will slide right into your email inbox, you don't have to do anything, and you will be in the know Do you live in Canada and don't already have a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator? I'd love to help you find all the value and community that I've found. Let's work together to get started! CLICK HERE to get more information and a link to join our Craft Room Stampers Community. Stampin' Smiles!
Hello Stamping Friends, What a wonderful summer it has been as we traveled to Yellowstone and camped at the base of the Grand Tetons and then traveled to a wedding shower and traveled again for the wedding celebration and traveled to be the guest presenter at a Stamp A Stack. Whew….. it is good to … Continue reading →
Warning... long post with tons of card ideas to help you use your 6x6 designer paper patterns with 'scenes'!! I've included instructions for 5 ways to make cards with the Meandering Meadow designer paper and a couple bonus cards with the One Horse Open Sleigh paper! I hope you'll have a little time to enjoy the Free Video and Tip Sheet download at the bottom of my post! Enjoy these 5 different designs! Card Type 1: Side Fold The side fold idea features a 3' panel on the front with a continuation of the scene on the inside, which lends
Today I'm sharing a couple variations of a diagonal joy fold card. I love a simple fun fold. Folds that don't require any finicky ...
Kate's back with another fun fold card design. She is calling this one the Buckle Fold card template.
This card was featured on Pinterest, and I immediately thought it would make a wonderful Mother's Day card for my class. However, 3 of my students do not have their mother anymore, so I changed the sentiment for something more neutral. It is a partial case from Biggan at splitcoaststampers. However, I did change a few things around. I started by punching five 1 3/8" circles, and sponging them with Blushing Bride with the edges Pear Pizzaz. These I folded into dahlia flowers using this tutorial. The stem was die cut using Pear Pizzaz cardstock and the Bouquet die. The stem and flowers were arranged on a Very Vanilla background embossed with the script embossing folder. This background was matted with Pink Pirouette cardstock and then a 1/4" Pink Pirouette ribbon and bow were adhered to the bottom. This was adhered to a Sahara Sand layer, which in turn was adhered to a Blushing Bride base card. The sentiment is "For Being You" (SAB) and was punched using the oval die. The oval was reinserted back into the punch to reduce its size. It was also sponged with Blushing Bride and Pear Pizzaz. Supplies Used: Built for Free Using: My Stampin Blog I also used the script embossing folder (retired) and the Bouquet die.
Welcoming Window stamp and dies, Graces Garden stamp and dies, Special fold, W Fold insert, Stampin UP HAPPY WEDNESDAY WONDERS!! And have I ...
Does your Designer Series Paper sit in the cupboard unused? Pull it out and make a flower using the Dahlia Fold! I have a video showing how easy it is to make the beautiful flower on my card! When making this type of flower, both sides of the paper show so I’m always on the […]
Apologies for my absence over the past week, I've been battling a pretty solid case of the flu. It's been a long time since I've had a proper dose, usually I just whinge my way through head colds and I'm good to go, but this year I think I was one of the many who ended up with influenza. I still whinged, but I didn't get better any faster! Anyway, enough moaning, time to get down to some serious crafting with a tutorial on Kite Fold cards. TEMPLATE 1. Start with a piece of card stock measuring 11" long by 4" wide. 2. Place the card stock horizontally on your score board and score at the halfway point - 51/2". 3. Using a pencil and ruler, measure and mark 2" from either side of the centre line you just scored. Repeat on the other edge of the card. 4. Now measure and mark the centre of both ends of the card stock, which is 2" from either side. 5. Use a ruler to connect the marks you made. The four marks on either side of the centre line will form a cross. The lines should intersect in the middle of the score line. Now join each diagonal line to the mark you made at either end of the card stock. Refer to the template above and the photo below for correct placement. 6. Score along the two diagonal lines. 7. Use a craft knife or trimmer to cut along the other lines. 8. Fold back and forth along all the score lines. Now fold the triangular sections on either side of the middle line into the centre of the card. Press firmly to form the card base. 9. When folded, your card should be a kite shape. 10. Decorate with some patterned paper or stamps and whatever embellishments you like. Don't forget to add a little tail!
Today I'm sharing a couple variations of a diagonal joy fold card. I love a simple fun fold. Folds that don't require any finicky ...
Today's project is a fancy fold gift card holder featuring Stampin' Up!'s Stylized Birthday stamp set and Birthday Memories Designer Series Paper!
So much has happened in the "demonstrator world" this past week. Our yearly big convention called OnStage was held online this past weekend AND those of us who attended had the opportunity
One Card Template - 15 Cards with Different Designer Series Papers!
Hello, Crafters. What a wonderful sunny start we’ve had to this Bank Holiday weekend! Yesterday afternoon, a group of ladies from our Church went to a local park to celebrate someone’s fiftieth birthday! We were going to meet up last weekend but the weather didn’t look good enough for a picnic! How pleased we all ... Read More about Pull Out Flap Card Video
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This is one of those fabulous cards that gives you lots of bang for your buck! Although it looks somewhat complicated, and includes a clever lever action in the front, it's actually very easy to put together and folds nice and flat for postage. Yep, it's one of those great cards that really has it all! TEMPLATE: 1. To create a card the same size as I have, you'll need two pieces of card stock measuring 5" x 10". Place one of the pieces of card stock horizontally on your score board and score at 5". Fold the card along the score line to form the card blank. 2. Cut a 3" square window in the centre front of the card blank. The window will be 1" from the top, bottom and sides. Refer to the template above for correct placement. Set the card blank aside. 3. To create the inner piece, place the second piece of card stock horizontally on your cutting mat and make a 3" cut down the left hand side, starting 1" from the top and 1" from the side. The cut should stop 1" from the bottom. Turn the card 90 degrees and make a 11/2" cut starting from one end of the first cut line. It should stop at 21/2". Make another 11/2" cut from the other end of the first cut line, also stopping at 21/2". See the template above and the photos below for correct placement. 4. Place the inner piece horizontally on your score board with the cut end on the left hand side. Score at 21/2", starting from the top of the card and ending at the cut. Score another line at 21/2", this time starting from the bottom of the card and stopping at the bottom cut. Refer to the template for correct placement. 5. Fold along the score lines beginning with a valley fold, followed by a mountain fold and then another valley. See the image below. 6. Now it's time to join the card blank and the inner piece together to form the card base. 7. Fold the first section of the inner piece back and apply some liquid glue. 8. Open the card blank and place the inner piece over the top. Carefully line up all the edges and adhere the inner piece to the card blank. Allow to dry. 9. Fold back the other end of the inner piece and apply more liquid glue. Line up the edges and adhere in place to form the card base. 10. To decorate, close the card and work on the 3" square in the centre. This area is on the "lever" portion of the card and will be visible from both the inside and outside of the card. Take care not to place anything over the edges or you may obstruct the lever action. Once you understand how the card works it's quite simple to alter the size to suit your needs. Just make sure the two pieces of card stock are the same size and that the measurements for the window in the card base are the same as the cuts for the inner piece. Stamps:
Jill Olsen, Stampin' Up! demonstrator with StampingJill.com, shows an easy way to make a corner flip fold card...
Here's another gate fold card that I made recently... If you need directions on how to make a gate fold card, you can watch a video here. I've been making a lot more of these
I came across this awesome graphic on Pinterest and I thought I would post it here for you .. I thought you might be looking for some new and exciting ways to fold and create cards like I am! I was thinking what I will do is start creating a card with one of each of these designs as soon as I am done stamping all my Stampin' Up! Convention swap cards... so watch for samples on my blog using these great fold ideas in the coming weeks! Which one will YOU try? Shop Online Anytime and Earn
Welcome to our All Star monthly blog hop for the By the Bay Suite! We are excited to share even MORE ideas than what we are offering in our exclusive Video Class Bundle that I shared on March 1st.
These diagonal flap fold cards are part of my fun fold card series. You can DIY this greeting card in minutes. Video tutorial included.
I made this card for a customer's card class I held yesterday. It is a gate fold card. I love different types of card styles and this one is super easy for such a lovely appearance. The folded card measures 4 1/4" x 5 1/2". Start with a piece that measures, 5 1/2" x 8 1/2". Then score along the 8 1/2" @ 2 1/8" on each end of the of 8 1/2" length. The DSP is from this year's Sale-A-Bration and the other colors used are Pool Party, Blackberry Bliss (retiring) and White. The stamp sets used are Papillion Potpourri & Petite Pairs. I also used the 2" circle punch and the 2 3/8" scallop circle punch. Convert inches to cm here
This is a super cool card with a pop up surprise when you open the card. Let's learn together how to make it.
This Angled Tri-Fold card is so much fun and will impress anyone you send it to! See details and video tutorial here.