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Double Flap fun fold with free project sheet & video tutorial

Today I'm sharing the second card I made on last week's video.  It's a double flap fold card featuring the Sunrise Sailing bundle.

The colors include Cloud Cover, Secret Sea, Strawberry Slush and Daffodil Delight.  

I created a mask for the sun with a 1 7/8" circle punched from a post-it note. I used blending brushes & Strawberry Slush and Daffodil Delight inks. I also added just a hint of Strawberry Slush ink on the bottom of the cloud die-cuts. 

The Designer Paper is our new 6 X 6" In Color designer paper seen here.  

I showcased the Sunrise Sailing bundle seen here.  I love the stamp images AND the dies in this bundle.  They're wonderful and really spark creativity. There are THREE different size sailboats in the dies!  

As you can see in the sample in the photo below you can make a card with just the embossing folder! 

You can see in the photo below how the front square flap lifts to the right to reveal a peek at the inside. I added the cloud to the back of this square and placed it so it could 'latch' on the larger cloud to hold the card closed.   

I create a free project sheet for this card. I also share it on the same day as my video on my Flowerbug's Stamp & Share FB group here .       Download Sunrise Sailing Latch card

You can see the card fully opened below.  I love this easy but fun card fold.

You'll find the video tutorial for this card and another Sailing card below. Don't forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel while you're watching!  

I'll share another card with this bundle on Wednesday. 

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Beautiful Sunrise Sailing card with multiple techniques and free project sheet

Today is the last day of the June Specials:

• BOGO sale on all Suite products seen here
• Free Celebratory Sips tutorial for all online orders (seen below)

Today I'm sharing one of my June Club cards.  It's super fun to make because we did multiple techniques.

I showcased the Sunrise Sailing bundle seen here.  I love the stamp images AND the dies in this bundle.  They're wonderful and really spark creativity. 

My colors include Pool Party, White and Pecan Pie. The Hybrid embossing folder in this bundle allows you to get a textured sailboat - you can cut & texture all at once!  Watch the video to see how it's done.  

Notice the textured clouds in the sky. I rubbed my White Craft ink pad directly on the textured Pool Party card stock.  I show how in the video below.  I also added Pool Party ink to the textured waves on the bottom of the card using a blending brush. 

Look at the loop of Linen Thread on the greeting above.  This was a fun & easy way to add something else that is a bit nautical. 

I create a free project sheet for my Card Clubs each month and then share it with you once I do the video tutorial. I also share it on the same day as my video on my Flowerbug's Stamp & Share FB group here . 

Download Sunrise Sailing project sheet 

You'll find the video tutorial for this card and another Sailing card below. Don't forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel while you're watching!  

I'll share another card with this bundle on Wednesday. 

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June Specials:

The Suite Sale is on! 

Buy one get 50% the second item - on all available suite products. 

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Earn free card kits in June with online orders! Get 4 kits with a $50 order and orders over $80 receive all 6 cards. All you need are greetings, gems and adhesives to assemble. 

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Sunshine Vibes interlocking accordion card; wow!

I'm so excited to share this incredible fancy fold card with you.  Lori went above and beyond for this one!  

She used the Sunshine Vibes bundle seen here.  She also used the 2025-27 In Color & Boho Vibes designer paper.  I think she added a bit of every new in color here!  

This bundle and suite is part of the BOGO sale going on right now.  Buy one get another suite item at half price!  

Here's what the card looks like open....! 

Just look at all of the die-cuts and layers!  She made 16 of these amazing cards!  

Here's the back side view: 

Measurements:

• Base 12" X 6 1/2" score at 4" and 8", 2nd piece 5 1/2" X 4 1/2" score at 1/2". These are overlapped to create the length. 
• Accordion is 8 1/2" X 3 1/4" score at 2 3/4" & 5 1/2", 2nd piece is 9" X 3 1/4" score at 2 3/4", 5 1/2" & 8 1/2"
• Designer Paper - 6 pieces at 2 1/2" X 3", 4 pieces at 3 3/4" X 5 1/4" 
• Front - Basic White arch 3" X 4 1/4", DSP arch 3 1/4" X 4 1/2"
• Ribbon - 21" long

What an absolutely amazing fancy fold she made for us!  Thanks Lori!! 

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June Specials:

The Suite Sale is on! 

Buy one get 50% the second item - on all available suite products. 

Shop here or see products below: 

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Last Chance List has been updated!  see it all here. Don't miss out on the deals!

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Earn free card kits in June with online orders! Get 4 kits with a $50 order and orders over $80 receive all 6 cards. All you need are greetings, gems and adhesives to assemble. 

Order here 

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Get my Celebratory Sips PDF tutorial free with any online order in June!

3 more pretty fun fold cards for you with measurements; one is a sneak peek of upcoming product!

I hope you're enjoying the awesome fun fold cards I've been sharing this week.  My Flowerbugs Team swaps were incredible this month!  Our theme was to make fun fold cards featuring a new In Color. 

First up today is Candy's card which features Secret Sea with Cloud Cover & Vanilla. 

She used the Textured Notes bundle seen here.  It's one of my favorites!  She created her own background using the stamps in the set and Secret Sea ink - stamping off first for some. 

Measurements:

• 7 1/4" X 5 1/2" scored at 4 1/4"
• Vanilla panels 2 3/4" X 5 1/4"
• Cloud Cover 1 1/8" X 5 1/4"
• greeting die-cut 2 1/4" X 3/4", layer is 2 3/8" X 7/8" 

The textured panel is done with the Pressed Flowers embossing folder seen here.

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Next is a lovely card made by Ginny featuring the Beautiful Gallery designer paper seen here.  It's part of our Suite BOGO sale too; in fact the entire suite is included!  

Her layout shows off the entire scene pictured on the DSP. This fold is perfect for scenic papers! 

Measurements:

• Cloud Cover card base 8 1/2" X 5 1/2" scored at 2 1/8" & 4 1/4"
• DSP - front panel is 4" X 5 1/4", inside is 2" X 5 1/4"
• White is 2" X 5 1/4"
  
  

Lastly we have a sneak peek of some upcoming product from Kim. She used a suite featured in a Demo event called Creativity Now this month. She was able to pre-order the Peaceful Garden suite items that will be in the upcoming Holiday catalog in September, 2025. 

Her card is a simple Z-fold that really shows off that front White textured panel.  And look how the die-cut greeting label fits in that embossing panel! *notice those new flower gems....

She did a neat technique for her greeting panel. She used Secret Sea ink and a Blending Brush over an entire sheet of White card stock. Then she stamped and die-cut the label and the inside sprig from that. Super idea!

Measurements:

• card base 8 1/2" X 5 1/2" score at 2 1/8" & 4 1/4"
• White front is 4" X 5 1/4", inside is 3 1/2" X 4 3/4" 

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June Specials:

The Suite Sale is on! 

Buy one get 50% the second item - on all available suite products. 

Shop here or see products below: 

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Last Chance List has been updated!  see it all here. Don't miss out on the deals!

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Earn free card kits in June with online orders! Get 4 kits with a $50 order and orders over $80 receive all 6 cards. All you need are greetings, gems and adhesives to assemble. 

Order here 

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Get my Celebratory Sips PDF tutorial free with any online order in June!

3 fun fold cards celebrating Strawberry Slush!

I have THREE neat fun fold cards from our June Team card swap.  My Flowerbug's did an incredible job on their fun fold cards!  

First up is Sharon's card featuring the Cheers & Sips bundle seen here. 

The top card base layer is scored to creates a box that pops up & supports the front panel. Super neat! 

She added Fine Tip Glue to her fussy cut drinks for some shine.  To do this you need to let it set awhile to dry. I'd recommend two layers.  If you don't want it to get a bit curvy from the liquid in the glue, add a layer of card stock under it.  

Her inside greeting is from the Unbounded Love set.  The gems are from the Holographic Resin dots.

Measurements:

• Strawberry Slush card base 8 1/4" X 5 1/2" scored at 4 1/4", 5 3/4", 6 1/4", 7 3/4"
• front CS panel 2 3/4" X 4"
• DSP 2 pieces at 1 3/8" X 5 3/8", pieces under the greeting are 2 3/4" X 1 1/4", 2 3/4" X 1/4" and inside is 2 3/4" X 1 1/4" 
• inside White panel 2 3/4" X 4"

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Next is a neat Latch card made by Kathy who used the Sweet Jar bundle seen here. 

Her colors include Cloud Cover and Strawberry Slush. The Designer Paper is from the Florals in Bloom DSP seen here. 

The front flap opens up to reveal another panel that she stamped with coffee beans and the die-cut from the Paper Pumpkin add on dies (now retired).

And the front panel open up too!  

Measurements:

• card base 7 1/4" X 5 1/2" scored at 4 1/4"
• DSP 2 3/4" X 5 1/4"
• White panels X 3 - 2 3/4" square; inside 4" X 5 1/4"
• Strawberry Slush square 3"
• 2 1/2" X 1" scored at 1 1/4" connecting piece

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And now for the final card today. This one was made by Paula and was cased from Heidi Colins.  It's called a Buckle card:

She used the Floral Impressions DSP on the front and cut a window in the front panels so the buckle could slip in.  

Products used include the Stylish Shapes dies, Swirly EF, In Color flat pearls, and Brass Butterflies.

Measurements:

• Card base 8 1/2" X 5 1/2" scored at 4 1/4"
• DSP 4" X 5 1/4", inside 3 3/4" X 1/2" 
• buckle 4 1/2" X 1 1/4" scored at 1/2"
• largest circle is 2 1/8" but Paula recommends slightly larger

Here's the final opening: 

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June Specials:

The Suite Sale is on! 

Buy one get 50% the second item - on all available suite products. 

Shop here or see products below: 

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Last Chance List has been updated!  see it all here. Don't miss out on the deals!

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Earn free card kits in June with online orders! Get 4 kits with a $50 order and orders over $80 receive all 6 cards. All you need are greetings, gems and adhesives to assemble. 

Order here 

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Get my Celebratory Sips PDF tutorial free with any online order in June!

Two more fun fold card swaps by my Flowerbug's; with measurements!

Today I'm sharing a few more fun fold cards from our June Team swap with my Flowerbug's.  Our theme was to do a fun fold card using at least one new In Color.  Their cards are amazing!  I'll be sharing them all week!

First is Marla's card made with the Florals in Bloom DSP seen here.  

It starts out as a book binding fold... but look what's inside!  An explosion card! 

Measurements:

• Card base 11" X 4 1/4" scored at 4 1/4" & 5 1/2"
• DSP in front 4" square, 1" X 4" strip
• DSP inside is 6" square. Score in half twice and once diagonally. Adhere only the flat (non-scored) squares to the card inside. 
• inside white 2 3/4" square

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Next is Jacki's amazing card; who also chose the Florals in Bloom DSP. 

Her colors include the new Secret Sea (dark blue) with Peach Pie & Pumpkin Pie. Her stamp set is 'With You in Mind' and the 'Delightful Wishes bundle' for the flowers.  Here's how it opens: 

Measurements:

• White card bases - two pieces at 10 1/4" X 4" scored at 4 3/4". It's then scored from the bottom left corner to the upper right at 4". The center flat panels overlap each other. 
• Secret Sea - 3 3/4" square, cut in half on the diagonal - 1 for each side, panel under greeting 3 1/8" square, sides are 5/8" X 3 3/4"
• DSP 3 1/2" cut in half on the diagonal - 1 for each side
• White front 3" square, white inside 5 1/4" X 4"

Isn't it neat?  Her inside greeting is from the Notes & Totes stamp set seen here.  

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June Specials:

The Suite Sale is on! 

Buy one get 50% the second item - on all available suite products. 

Shop here or see products below: 

~~~

Last Chance List has been updated!  see it all here. Don't miss out on the deals!

~~~

Earn free card kits in June with online orders! Get 4 kits with a $50 order and orders over $80 receive all 6 cards. All you need are greetings, gems and adhesives to assemble. 

Order here 

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Get my Celebratory Sips PDF tutorial free with any online order in June!

Pretty yet simple Gallery Blooms card with video tutorial & free project sheet.

I shared two pretty cards featuring the Gallery Blooms bundle on last week's video.  The first was shared here.  And this is the second one:

Both featured the bundle and two main colors - Secret Sea with Fresh Freesia.  The greeting die-cut is from the Nested Essentials set seen here.  I'm so glad it didn't retire! 

Get the measurements for this card on the free project sheet below. 

There's also a third card (top left) that I'll share tomorrow. 

I stamped the flowers on the Fresh Freesia layer to create a background pattern and used the same for the inside of the card. The two sets of flowers are stamped in Secret Sea and die-cut with the coordinating dies. 

This Gallery Blooms bundle comes with the stamp set and the coordinating dies and it's part of the Suite Sale of Buy one Get one 1/2 off.  See it here. 

I created a free project sheet for this card. Click on the following link to print or download it.   Download Gallery Blooms Thank you

Below is the video tutorial for this card and another.  I hope you'll watch it; and subscribe to my YouTube Channel! 

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June Specials:

The Suite Sale is on! 

Buy one get 50% the second item - on all available suite products. 

Shop here or see products below: 

~~~

Last Chance List has been updated!  see it all here. Don't miss out on the deals!

~~~

Earn free card kits in June with online orders! Get 4 kits with a $50 order and orders over $80 receive all 6 cards. All you need are greetings, gems and adhesives to assemble. 

Order here 

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Get my Celebratory Sips PDF tutorial free with any online order in June!

Beautiful Gallery Suite in an 'over the top' card

I was playing with the Beautiful Gallery suite for last week's Live video and came up with this card.  

It has tons of die-cuts and layers I am calling it 'over the top'.  It's not my normal style at all.  But I do like it; probably because it has just a few colors in it. That helps it not seen too busy.  

The textured 'frames' are done with the Damask Designs folder; both are die-cut frames in the Gallery Bloom dies (which are out of stock right now unfortunately). The smaller frame is popped up with Stampin' Dimensionals. The DSP in the background is the Beautiful Bokeh paper. 

My colors include Fresh Freesia with White and Old Olive.  

I inked the two different floral stamps with Stampin' Write markers, coloring directly onto the stamp before stamping on my White CS.  Watch the video below to get a tip or two on this technique.   The rest of the pretty die-cuts are from this Suite seen here. 

Remember this suite and both bundles are both BOGO Through June - Buy 1 Get 1 50% off. Unfortunately I saw that the Gallery Bloom dies are out of stock right now.  

Below is the video tutorial for this card and another.  I hope you'll watch it; and subscribe to my YouTube Channel! 

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June Specials:

The Suite Sale is on! 

Buy one get 50% the second item - on all available suite products. 

Shop here or see products below: 

~~~

Last Chance List has been updated!  see it all here. Don't miss out on the deals!

~~~

Earn free card kits in June with online orders! Get 4 kits with a $50 order and orders over $80 receive all 6 cards. All you need are greetings, gems and adhesives to assemble. 

Order here 

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Get my Celebratory Sips PDF tutorial free with any online order in June!

Gorgeous Gallery Blooms card with video tutorial & free project sheet

I shared this beautiful card on last week's video.  It features the Gallery Blooms bundle in our 2025-26 Annual Catalog. 

My colors include Fresh Freesia, Secret Sea and White.  The die-cuts here include the frame and the flower.  The greeting is die-cut with the More Messages die.  

I did texture the largest White layer with the Damask Designs folder; which is included in the Beautiful Gallery Suite seen here.  All of these items are included in the Suite BOGO sale this month.  Buy any Suite item and get the second at half off.  What a great deal; especially if you buy either two suites or two bundles.  See all of the Suite products here. 

This Gallery Blooms bundle comes with the stamp set seen above and the coordinating dies.  See it here. 

I created a free project sheet for this card. Click on the following link to print or download it.  Download Gallery Blooms Framed flower

Below is the video tutorial for this card and another.  I hope you'll watch it; and subscribe to my YouTube Channel! 

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June Specials:

The Suite Sale is on! 

Buy one get 50% the second item - on all available suite products. 

Shop here or see products below: 

~~~

Last Chance List has been updated!  see it all here. Don't miss out on the deals!

~~~

Earn free card kits in June with online orders! Get 4 kits with a $50 order and orders over $80 receive all 6 cards. All you need are greetings, gems and adhesives to assemble. 

Order here 

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Get my Celebratory Sips PDF tutorial free with any online order in June!