Yay! It's time for another Control Freaks Blog Hop! This time we're saying goodbye to some of our favorite retiring products. Many of these items are on the retiring list so if you like any, be sure to grab them before they're gone!
Be sure to click on the link at the bottom of each post to see each post!
You may have arrived from Julie Davison's blog; aren't her projects great? I love her clean and fresh style!
I have two unique fun fold cards to share with you today! First is a group of cards designed for my May Card Clubs.
I'm not sure if this fold has a name but it reminds me of an accordion. I chose to use the Happiness Blooms designer paper along with the Bloom by Bloom stamp set. This stamp set has become a big favorite of mine from the Occasions catalog. The bold stamps and fresh patterns are striking!
I paired it with the Well Said bundle giving them lots of options to personalize their cards. They could choose from any of these including a graduation option below.
On this card I created a graduation hat from a 1 1/4" square of card stock with a hand made tassel from our Night of Navy twine. It's added with a Basic brad.
Here are the measurements:
- Call Me Clover 4 1/4" X 5 1/2"
Whisper White 4" X 5 1/4"
Night of Navy 4 1/4" X 10 3/4" scored at 3 1/2", 5 1/2", 7 3/4" & 9 3/4"
Happiness Blooms DSP 1 piece at 1 1/4" X 4" and 1 at 2" X 4"
- White Stitched Shapes 3" circles
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Next is a unique corner fun-fold card that shows off both sides of this Happiness Blooms Designer Series Paper. How many times do you want to use both sides of your double sided paper but have to make a decision which one to use?! With this card fold you can show off both sides!
I chose to use the Treat Time stamp set here; there are tons of great greeting option in this one! The little punches are from the Bitty Blooms punch pack which are already sold out, unfortunately! But the Happiness Blooms enamel dots are still available. Love those!
This is a standard A2 card measuring 4 1/4" X 5 1/2" finished. Here's how you do create it:
- Start with a 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" card base, scored at 4 1/4" in the center.
- Measure from the top right corner of this piece and make a mark at 3 1/2" across and 3 1/2" down. Then score diagonally on that line.
- Now place your 4" X 5 1/4" piece of Designer Paper onto the card; do not adhere it!
- Press and fold the corner flap down to 'crease' the Designer Paper. This is where you'll cut.
- Now trim off 1/8" along the long edge of that triangle of paper. It's a perfect fit on the corner flap!
- Adhere your pieces and add a greeting as desired.
Finish the inside with a White layer measuring 4" X 5 1/4" and add a 1" X 4" strip of your Designer Paper to finish it off! These stamps are from the 'Around the Corner' stamp set. So fun and unique!
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I hope you like these fun fold cards I've shared today. Don't miss out on what Debbie Henderson has to share with you next!
