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Apple Harvest Fun Fold card with video tutorial

We made this sweet Apple Harvest card at my card clubs in September.  I love the bright colors paired with Black! 

The colors include Parakeet Party, Real Red and Black.  As you can see I gave them a choice of apple images on the front. The left card above has the large apple bunch and the right card below has a pair of apples with blossoms.  And inside the card is a single apple. 

The Apple Harvest stamp set is in the 2022 Holiday catalog.  The new Apple Blossom dies that coordinate with it are available in September with our Perfect Partners promotion.  See them here. 

All were colored with Blends markers - Parakeet Party, Crumb Cake & Sweet Sorbet.  I added a bit of color lifter on the large red apples to achieve a look of shine & reflection. In the video here I share a few other tips on using our Blends markers. 

This card fold is super simple.  Just add an extra score line to your Black card base.  

Measurements:

• Black - 11" X 4 1/4" scored at 2 3/4" & 5 1/2"
• Parakeet Party 5" X 3 3/4", circle is 2 1/2"
• Cottage Gingham DSP 4" X 3"
• White 3/4" X 5" strip & 5 1/4" X 4" inside 

Click on the video below to see how it's done as well as tips on coloring with our Blends markers. 

 

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Apple Harvest with the exclusive Apple Blossom dies!

We're making this pretty card at a class on October 1st.  It features the Apple Harvest bundle - only available in September!  

The Apple Harvest stamp set is in the 2022 Holiday catalog.  The new Apple Blossom dies that coordinate with it are available in September with our Perfect Partners promotion.  See them here.  They're so pretty!  You can see more projects featuring this bundle here in a recent video. 

It's a special & unique fun fold card you will want to try.  I shared another version in this video here.  

Measurements: 

• Pear Pizzazz 4” X 11” scored at 2” X 3 ¾” from each end, plus 4 ¼” X 5 ½”
• White 3 ½” X 3 ¼”, inside is 3 1/8” X 3 ¾” plus die-cut

Below is the video sharing a card fold like this one. 

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A new fun fold card with This Birthday Piggy; join me Live tonight!

We're making this cool fun fold card tonight on my Stamp with Me live here on Facebook. It's called a 'pillar' fold card.  Join in and watch or prep your pieces and stamp along with me Live. 

I'm featuring the This Birthday Piggy bundle seen here.  You can get them separately also, but you won't save the 10% then.

The stamp set is in the 2022-23 Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog seen here.   These coordinating dies are available in September with our Perfect Partners promotion.  See them here.   

The side pillars fold in toward the middle so it fits in a standard A2 size envelope.  

My colors include Polished Pink, Parakeet Party, White & Black.  The designer paper on the sides is our Black & White designs seen here. 

I used our Blends markers to color the images - Polished Pink, Flirty Flamingo, Basic Gray & Parakeet Party.  

See those neat confetti pieces?  Those are actually 'windows' die-cut in the White CS so the Pink CS shows through.  They're part of the Playful Piggy dies. Same with the grass, banner and pennants.  The stars are punched with the Witch Hat punch. 

Join me here tonight at 7:30 pm CT. 

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A WOW Waterfall card with the Christmas Scottie stamp set; with video & measurements!

I LOVE this waterfall card I made on this week's FB live!  It's filled with bright primary colors and is interactive too!  

Isn't it cute!  Eye catching and super fun to play with.  This stamp set is not just for Christmas as you can see.

Check out the video here or below to see how it's done.  I even made a mistake YOU can learn from.  You just never know what will happen on a Live video!  

Supplies:

• Colors - Real Red, Black, Tahitian Tide, Granny Apple Green & Crushed Curry.  
• Designer paper is Celebrate Everything host DSP in the Holiday Catalog
• Brads, Best Trio punch & 2" circles. 
• Greetings are from the Peaceful Moments set

Measurements:

• Red card 4 1/4" X 11" scored at 5 1/2", strip 4 1/4" X 1"
• Celebrate Everything DSP is 4" X 5 1/4"
• Black waterfall strip is 2 1/2" X 10" scored at 5 1/4", 6", 6 3/4" & 7 1/2"
• Colored squares are 2 1/2", White circles are 2”

Here's the inside view.  I had to use the fun ribbon image; it's my favorite stamp in this set! 

Besides this card I shared another fun birthday card featuring this bundle.  I just love this bundle!! See it here.

Click on the photo below to see the video.  Or click here. 

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Unique Hello Harvest Fun Fold card with video & measurements!

I played with the Hello Harvest bundle on last week's FB Live video seen here and this is one of the cards I made.  

It's a unique fun fold that's quite easy. It's inspired by my friend Susie Wood. Check out her blog here; she does tons of fun fold cards!  I know you'll want to try this one!  

I made the first card with a Soft Suede card base and then second guessed myself and made the second one in Pumpkin Pie. Which do you prefer?  

Almost everything else is the same except the layers around the pumpkins & DSP layers.  

Here are the measurements: 

• Card base; 4” X 11” scored at 2” X 3 ¾” from each end, & 4 ¼” X 5 ½”
• White 3 ½” X 3 ¼”, inside is 3 1/8” X 3 ¾” plus Stylish Shapes greeting die-cut
• Gingham Cottage DSP 3 ¼” X 3” & 2 strips at 1" X 4", Green or pumpkin panel is 3 5/8” X 3 3/8”

Here's the video below; click on the photo to watch it: 

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Bewitching Teepee Fun Fold card!

I've shared lots of amazing projects Annette made with the Bewitching bundle here . She was our Artist of the Month in August as part of my Flowerbug's Team.  Each month we have a featured artist that showcases a stamp set or bundle.  She used the Bewitching bundle seen here. 

Today is a fun fold card called a Teepee card.  It looks difficult to make but it's sure not!  In fact her card inspired me to make one myself.  You can see the video here.  

She used the Tea Boutique designer paper and the Stylish Shapes & Layering Circles dies for the circles.

Creating this unique fun fold card starts with three squares measuring 4".  You'll score each one in half on the diagonal.  The designer paper is two 3 3/4" squares that you cut in half diagonally.  Watch the video here or scroll down below to see how it's done.  

 

This card is held closed with a small bit of Velcro.  The greeting is from the Best Witches stamp set seen here.  It folds flat for mailing and fits in a standard A2 size envelope. 

The inside is made of one 3 3/4" white square also cut in half on the diagonal.  

Love these boots!  This and the hats are all from the Bewitching stamp set.  Get the stamp set & Witch punch in a bundle at 10% off here. 

Click on the photo below to see the video; there are other fun fold cards included! 

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Rustic Harvest 'Fun Fold' cards; choose the pre-cut kit to go or PDF tutorial option

Here's my second card kit to go for September.  It features the Rustic Harvest designer paper and every card is a fancy fold!  

I love these fall colors and how bright & colorful they are.  I used colors from the DSP including Mossy Meadow, Merry Merlot, Crushed Curry, Cajun Craze & Mossy Meadow.  

This kit includes these 10 beautiful autumn themed Fun Fold cards, $20 in product and the PDF tutorial - all for $28! 

The PDF tutorial is emailed to you immediately after payment. The pre-cut kit is mailed out at the end of September. 

The kit includes the following:

• 10 pre-cut cards with die-cuts & punched pieces 
• 1/2 pkg Rustic Harvest designer paper 6" X 12"
• a share of Olive ribbon
• a share of Leaves & Amber gems
• The PDF tutorial with step by step instructions, measurements, supplies & photos
• It does not include stamped images or the stamp set. 

You will need a few inks, greeting stamps, sponges, adhesives and a paper trimmer.  You'll have lots of product left to make more cards too! 

Click here to get the pre-cut kit by September 19th.

Click here for the PDF tutorial only. 

Add on the Soft Seedlings stamp set at 10% off.  Email me here for a combined price.

**There is a 2nd kit you can add on in September.  Get both and save on shipping!  See that one here. 

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Beautiful Christmas 'Boughs of Holly' card kit to go or PDF tutorial option

I couldn't wait to play with the Boughs of Holly designer paper for Christmas cards! I knew the cards would turn out amazing; don't you agree? 

Each month I offer a few different pre-cut card kits to go and the tutorials to make them. *This is the card kit my monthly subscribers will receive in September. (If you'd like to receive one each month, click here to contact me and I'll add you to my list!)  

This kit includes these 10 beautiful cards, approximately $20 in product and the PDF tutorial for just $28.  The PDF is emailed to you immediately after payment from my Shop. 

RSVP to receive it by September 19th.  *The Kit is mailed out via Priority Mail at the end of September.

The kit includes the following:

• 10 pre-cut cards with die-cuts & punched pieces 
• 1/2 pkg. Boughs of Holly designer paper 6" X 12"
• a share of Red ribbon
• a share of the Red Rhinestones
• a share of Gold Holly leaves
• The PDF tutorial with step by step instructions, measurements, supplies & photos
• It does not include stamped images or the stamp set.  

Click here to get the pre-cut kit by September 19th.

Click here for the PDF tutorial only. 

You will need the following to complete the cards: a paper trimmer, adhesives, Real Red, Shaded Spruce & Mossy Meadow inks and greeting images.  I used Leaves of Holly & Merriest Moments here.  

Add on the Leaves of Holly stamp set or bundle at an extra 10% off!  Email me here to get a combined price and I'll send you an invoice for it. 

**There is a 2nd kit you can add on in September.  Get both and save on shipping!  See that one here. 

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Butterfly Kisses fun fold card with Enamel Effects

Here's the last fun fold card I made in last week's FB Live video.  Each one featured the Butterfly Kisses designer paper and the Charming Sentiments bundle. 

The dots on the pretty die-cut butterfly and circle are made with our new Pearlized Enamel Effects Basics seen here.  It comes in three colors and is so easy to use.  

You can even make your own removable enamel dots by applying it to excess mini glue dot tape or to our Silicone Mat.  

I used a few sets of dies on this card: Build a Butterfly, Sentiment Silhouettes, Stylish Shapes (stitched circle) & Stitched with Whimsy (stitched frame).  

Measurements:

• Calypso Coral 5 ½” X 4 ¼”
• Starry Sky 5” X 3 ¾” plus 2 1/2" stitched circle 
• White is 9 ¾” X 3 ½” scored at 2 ½” & 5”
• DSP 2 1/4" X 3 1/4" 

Click on the photo below or here to watch the video; there are 2 other super easy but unique fun fold cards too! 

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