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Last day of the Seasonal Stock up Sale! Meandering Meadows surprise Accordion card with free project sheet & video

Today is the last day of the Seasonal 'Stock up' Sale. I sure appreciate getting a discount on consumable items like card stock, ink refills and markers!  

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The Meandering Meadows designer paper is gorgeous with it's water-colored scenes.  I shared three card ideas on last week's live video.  

This one is actually a fun fold card.  It sure doesn't look like it though!

I used a wide strip of Blueberry Bushel and a narrow strip of Balmy Blue on the front. The designer paper is actually most of the front of this card. Here's the inside view: 

See how the back of the front layer of designer paper is revealed here?  There is a full 11" X 4 1/4" piece of accordion folded card stock between the front and back layers.  It's a very cool design that's also easy to make.  

*Download or print the free project sheet here: Download Meandering Meadows surprise accordion card

I really like how it shows both sides of our double-sided designer series paper.  It also gives you lots of layers to stamp or decorate.  I kept mine quite simple. 

I used my favorite greeting set in the 2023 Holiday catalog; So Sincere.  See it here. It's a gem! The tag die-cut is from the Tailor Made Tags seen here. 

You can see a glimpse of each sheet in the photo below.  It's 6 X 6" in size and filled with watercolor scenes. This type of designer paper allows you to let the pretty scenes do the work for you. Click here to see it. 

You can see the video tutorial for this card and two more below and if you click here. 

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3 day Sale starts today!! Double Z-fold card with Meandering Meadow; free project sheet & video!

The Seasonal Sale started today!  It includes the items from the Annual 2023 listed below:

To see all the products go to the online store > Specials > Seasonal Sale

• Ribbons & Trim
• Paper: Cards and envelopes (including memories and more), Cardstock, Packaging, Patterned Paper, Specialty Paper, grid paper, masking paper watercolor paper
• Ink: Ink Pads (including Classic, Versamark, Stazon, and Memento), Ink Refills, Ink Spots, Uninked Pads, Alcohol Markers, Stampin' Write Markers

*This sale ends Thursday; you can expect some items to go to unavailability status so don't delay. 

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Have you ever made a double Z-fold card?  They look difficult but honestly they are quite simple!  I shared how in last week's video tutorial. I also have a free printable project sheet for you!

I featured the new Meandering Meadows 6" designer series paper from the Online Exclusives. It's stunning with 12 different watercolor scenes!  

I love how the printed strip on the bottom has the colorful stream; it matches the DSP on the card perfectly!  I sure do love this new paper!  I will be featuring it in a December card kit to go. And these cards may be included! 

At first I was going to leave it quite simple on the left front, then I thought of the Bough punch and tried that.  I liked it so I added it to both cards which you can see below.

*Click here to download or print the free project sheet for these cards. Download Meandering Meadows Z-fold card They include the measurements, supplies, step by step directions and photos.  

I used Balmy Blue for both card layers and added Garden Green and a bit of Highland Heather with the punches. 

It's hard to tell but I used two different sheets of this pretty designer paper here.  One for the left two panels and another for the large one on the right. Then I was able to trim the bottom DSP layer off and use it for the 1" strips on the bottom layers. A perfect match! 

You can see a glimpse of each sheet in the photo below.  It's 6 X 6" in size and filled with watercolor scenes. This type of designer paper allows you to let the pretty scenes do the work for you. Click here to see it. 

You can see the video tutorial for this card and two more below and if you click here. 

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Multiple ideas for the new Meandering Meadows DSP; with free project sheet & video

Last week's Live video featured the new and stunning Meandering Meadows designer paper. I shared 4 great ways to use it from quite simple to a special fun fold card. This designer paper is a new release among our Online Exclusives. There are lots of new products out this week; see them all here. 

Today I'm sharing this card; a new way to feature both sides of your designer paper.

See how the upper left and lower right corners are flipped?  I simply marked the edges at 2 1/2" and cut off each corner.  Then flipped it over to show the opposite side of the designer paper.  

Next add a thin strip of coordinating Garden Green card stock.   

The second card above is made with Balmy Blue. The greetings are from the So Sincere stamp set in the 2023 Holiday catalog; a go to favorite of mine.  The greeting die-cut on the left is the 'All That' dies and the right is the Lasting Label punch.  

Click here to get the free project sheet; save it or print it out. Download Meandering Meadows diagonal corner flip card

You can see a glimpse of each sheet in the photo below.  It's 6 X 6" in size and filled with watercolor scenes. This type of designer paper allows you to let the pretty scenes do the work for you. Click here to see it. 

You can see the video tutorial for this card and two more below and if you click here. 

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November Specials: 

The Seasonal Sale starts tomorrow; ends Thursday!

Get a stack of free cards from me with online orders:

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LOTS of new Online Exclusive products available today!

They're released a bunch of NEW online exclusive products today.  

I'll be sharing a few projects featuring the new Meandering Meadow designer paper on today's Facebook Live video. You can see see it here as well as below as well as all of the other new items released today.  

Remember that Online Exclusive items are only seen online; not in any printed catalog. And sometimes when they run out, they're gone and are not reordered.  So if you want something don't wait!

Garden Meadow Bundle (English) - 162741

Price: $54.00

Meandering Meadows 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper - 162735

Price: $12.50

Simply Sparkling Bundle (English) - 162871

Price: $43.00

Fluffiest Friends Bundle - 162850

Price: $54.00

Three Color Glimmer 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Paper - 162813

Price: $10.50

Softly Said Cling Stamp Set (English) - 162906

Price: $25.00

Pecan Pie 3/8" (1 Cm) Center Stripe Ribbon - 162744

Price: $7.50

Feathered Flight Cling Stamp Set (English) - 162726

Price: $24.00

Click here to watch it on my FB page. It will also be uploaded to YouTube later today.  Here's the YouTube link. I hope you'll follow me on one or both of these options! 

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Get free handmade cards from me in November. And a brand new card kit in the Kit Collection!

It's November! It's hard to believe we're starting to think about Thanksgiving already!  

I have a bunch of handmade cards I'd love to share with you. I know many of you love having card samples in hand for ideas. I have a shoebox full saved for quick reference when I'm creating.  

My November special for online orders is a set of handmade cards. The more you order the more cards you'll receive!  

Please use a host code when ordering from me. This helps me a lot so I can afford to gift you all with free items each month. 

Starting today there's a brand new kit in our Kit Collection; it's a set of cards with a 'destination' theme. It's called the Best Destination Kit - item #163186. 

This all inclusive kit is $20 and includes:

• Enough supplies to create 9 cards—3 each of 3 designs
• 9 coordinating envelopes
• Best Destination Photopolymer Stamp Set
• One Gorgeous Grape Ink Spot
• Printed card bases, printed die cuts, adhesive, embellishments, and a clear block
• Finished card size: 5-1/2" x 4-1/4" 

Here are the pretty scenic cards:

Remember that our Kit Collection kits are all inclusive. This means that everything you need is in the kit.  However you may need a paper snips scissors and I recommend adhesive too. The kits usually include dimensionals or glue dots but if you're a crafter you'll want your own adhesive.

Look at all you get!

Here's a close-up of the stamp set that's included:

See this kit & others here in our Kit Collection. 

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Get 2 cards at a time with this special card layout & a 6 X 6" piece of designer paper!

I shared this card on last week's Live video.  It features the So Very Merry stamp set and the Snowflake Magic designer paper.

I made a bunch of these cards for our Flowerbug's October Christmas card swap.  You might wonder how I achieved the starburst effect with the Snowflake Magic designer paper.  Keep reading plus watch the video seen here or below!

Other products used:

Vellum card stock, Gold Foil paper, Deckled circle dies, Stylish Shapes dies, Blends markers for coloring & Gold heat embossing.

Here's what the inside looks like. Make note of the little designer paper triangles inside; remember this when you see the cutting templates below.  

 

My friend Lyssa Zwolenek inspired these cards and created the template too.  She is super creative and so great about sharing ideas!

Below are a few cutting templates for you.  

 

 

Watch the video here or below to see how this is done. 

Directions:

• You'll start out with a 6" square of designer paper. 
• First cut is at 2". You're left with a 4" X 6" piece on the right. 
• Cut the 2" strip into a 2" X 4" piece, leaving you with a 2" square. 
• Next cut the 4" X 6" piece on the right into three 2" X 4" pieces. 

 

 

 

See this gorgeous Snowflake Magic specialty paper here.  

 

• Now you'll cut each 2" X 4" strip into two pieces by cutting it in half on the diagonal.  
• Be sure you cut each one in the same direction.
• Cut the 2" square in half on the diagonal and then cut each triangle in half.  These pieces are used on the inside of the card.   

You'll use 4 of the large pieces and two small triangles on each card. 

 

 

 

 

*Click here for the free printable project sheet. Download So Very Merry 2 in 1 card

 

You can see the So Very Merry stamp set here.  It's seen in our Online Exclusive line.

Online Exclusives: did you know?? 

1. Our Online Exclusive products can be ordered by anyone.  The name means that they are only seen online and not in any printed catalog. 
2. These products may run out at any time. Some will be reordered and others will not. We never know! 
3. Many will remain in the Online store for up to 1 year before they'll be discontinued. 
4. Online Exclusives allow Stampin' Up! to offer timely products for seasons and holidays. Most of their other products are in catalogs that are printed over a year in advance!  

Watch the video tutorial below: 

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Beautiful cards made with the Rustic Christmas Countdown kit!

I created these pretty cards with the Rustic Christmas Countdown kit.  It's meant to be used as an advent calendar but I thought they'd make great Christmas cards. 

I will not be surprised if this kit sells out soon.  It's gorgeous!  The envelopes for the advent calendar are approximately 3" X 4"; a good size to add a treat inside. 

I added Mossy Meadow & Cherry Cobbler card bases, some textured strips of the same colors and a few greetings. 

The greetings mostly cover up the numbers printed on the wood & gold paper elements in the kit. 

For greetings I used the Brightest Glow (annual catalog) and Beary Cute (Holiday catalog) along with circle punches and Tailored Tags dies. 

We made these projects at my October Flowerbug's Team meeting. So pretty but super easy!

 

 

 

You could make up to 25 cards using this kit just by adding card bases, a few layers and greetings.  The red adhesive-backed sequins, Dimensionals, Cherry Cobbler and craft twine all comes in the kit. 

 

See this kit here online.  Our Christmas kits can sell out quick; so don't wait too long.  You never know if it will be back in time for Christmas. 

The kits is gorgeous as an advent project as well!  It also includes the cutest clothespins to close the envelopes. 

While you're shopping our kits be sure to check out the huge selection of kits in our Kit Collection. These kits are all inclusive and can be the answer to quick, seamless crafting or a fabulous gift for any creative person.  See them all here. 

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Heartfelt Hexagon cards with free printable project sheets

Today I'm sharing a few more cards made with the Heartfelt Hexagon punch bundle. See the first project here. 

When creating this next card I chose to use the Delightful Floral designer paper seen here. I had a few large scraps in the package and created this card:

It's a classic layout that's perfect for using up those random pieces of designer paper you might have.  I like to layer one of the pieces to bring in another color layer; Pretty Peacock here. Then I simply added a layered Hexagon punch combined with the pretty Elegant Edge Tag Topper punch. You can see it here online.  

My Lemon Lime Twist strip is 1" X 3 1/2" which is perfect for that delicate edge.  

It's quite easy to layer the Hexagon punch.  Punch a second contrasting piece, cut it in half horizontally and add the stamped punched piece to it leaving a small border at the top & bottom.  You can see how this is done in the video below. 

*Here's the free project sheet for this card; it's printable too!  Download Heartfelt Hexagon & Delightful Floral cards

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Next is an easy card layout featuring designer paper scraps.  This time I chose the beautiful All About Autumn specialty designer paper.  This has been so popular they cannot keep it in stock!  It's currently unavailable but should return the week of October 30th.  

*Click on this link to get the printable free project sheet: Download Heartfelt Hexagon & All About Autumn DSP

Here's the new Heartfelt Hexagon bundle. Isn't it great?! See it online here. 

Below is the video on these cards and another fun fold card. 

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Heartfelt Hexagon cards with free project sheet & video

I featured the Heartfelt Hexagon bundle on a recent Live video.  Here's one of them: 

It's a fun fold card that also has a gift card holder inside. You can see the Heartfelt Hexagon bundle here in our online store.  It's a cute punch bundle with a nice variety of greetings & more. 

Products used:

• Merry, Bold & Bright designer paper
• Merry Melody embossing folder
• Deckled Rectangle dies

Below is a photo of the inside. It might be hard to see the gift card pocket on the inside left.  Scroll down to the other photo of the inside.  Isn't this greeting wonderful?  It's my favorite one in the set: 

Here's the free printable project sheet for you. Download Heartfelt Hexagon gift card

I made a second version on my video; but reversed the colors. I used Pool Party & Real Red.  Which do you prefer?  Watch the video here.  

You can see how the gift card is slipped into the inside left pocket, formed when you fold back the card stock on the left edge.  

Measurements are included in the free project sheet seen above.  

Below is the video on this card and two others. I'll share the project sheets for the other cards soon. 

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