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Changing Leaves Dutch Door card with free project sheet & video

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Are you drawn to monochromatic cards like me?  Today's project is entirely green tones.  It's a card we made at Club in August and it features the beautiful Changing Leaves bundle. 

The colors include Old Olive, Mossy Meadow & White. I chose the very special Changing Leaves bundle for this because of the neat textures you can achieve with the 3D embossing folder that matches the large leaves die.

This bundle has been out of stock for quite a few weeks but should return around September 23rd. See it here. 

The White rectangle is from the Deckled Rectangle dies seen here. 

It's a Dutch Door card fold where the side opens up and brings the center layers with it. This long piece is 11" X 2 1/4" and is scored at 5 1/2". It's attached to the bottom of the 5 1/2" X 4 1/4" card base.  Check out the free project sheet for it. Click on the following link to print or save it: Download August 24 Changing Leaves dutch door card

I shared this card and another very special fun fold card on the following video.  Be sure to follow me here on my YouTube channel; I share lots of fun folds and techniques every week! 

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Diamond Gatefold fun fold card with Season of Green & Gold specialty paper - video too!

On last week's Live video I created this beautiful fun fold card. It shows off both sides of our double sided designer paper beautifully! 

I chose to feature the stunning Season of Green & Gold specialty designer series paper seen here online.  It's filled with shades of green with gold foil accents and is part of our Online product line.

I cased my friend Susie Wood who made the card on the left below: 

She used the Regal Flora designer paper in Cherry Cobbler with Blackberry Bliss. So very pretty!  Find more projects by my talented friend from Iowa here on her blog. 

I love this neat fold!

Details:

• The pretty gold die-cut is from the Peaceful Season bundle seen here.
• The greeting is from the Something Fancy stamp set seen here
• The leaf die-cuts are from the Delicate Forest dies seen here

Look at the extra details inside too. Wedding cards are fun because you can go over the top a bit! This gorgeous card will be given to my youngest son who's getting married this week.  I'm so thrilled for him and his fiance'. We're excited to welcome her into our family! 

It used a pieces of designer paper measuring 12" X 5 1/4" that is adhered to a card base of 4 1/4" X 5 1/2".  It's scored at 2", 4", 8" and 10". Then the corners are folded down. Here's the simple template I drew:

To get the rest of the measurements please check out the free project sheet here. Click on the link to download or print the directions: Download Diamond Gatefold card

I shared this card and another very easy fun fold card on the following video.  Be sure to follow me here on my YouTube channel; I share lots of fun folds and techniques every week! 

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I shared this card and another very special fun fold card on the following video.  Be sure to follow me here on my YouTube channel; I share lots of fun folds and techniques every week! 

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Splendid Autumn suite

Gorgeous Season of Green & Gold card kit to go; now with video!

The gorgeous Green & Gold foil specialty paper is the star of these beautiful cards.  

Aren't they pretty?  The patterns include gold foil on one side of each sheet. 4 of 5 designs are fancy folds. 

You have a choice between a pre-cut kit or a PDF tutorial.  Both now include a video tutorial!

The tutorial includes photos, measurements, the supply list and step by step instructions. You'll also receive a link to an unlisted video tutorial. This will be sent via email after purchase.  

The kit to go is $31 and includes the following:

• 10 pre-cut cards with die-cuts
• 1/2 pkg. Season of Green & Gold DSP (6" X 12")
• a share of Iridescent sheet ribbon and Neutral sequins
• the PDF tutorial & video link

Click here to pre-order the kit to go. Click here to purchase the PDF tutorial $16. 

The PDF tutorial will be sent to you immediately after purchase.  Please check your spam or junk folder. 

You'll need inks, greeting images, a scissors (some fussy cutting), adhesives and a paper trimmer to cut your new designer paper. 

Products used:

• Stamps - Everyday Greetings & Greetings of the Season
• Inks - Garden Green, Mossy Meadow
• Cardstock - Garden Green, Mossy Meadow, Old Olive, Gold Foil, Vanilla, White
• Dies & Folders - Stylish Shapes, Unbounded Love, Magical Meadow, Thoughtful Wishes, Golden Greenery, Greetings of the Season dies. Distressed Tile, Exposed Brick & Timber embossing folders. 
• Other - Die-cut machine, adhesives, paper snips scissors, Paper trimmer

Save $$ on shipping if you order more than one kit.  See them all at my shop here. 

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New, beautiful Splendid Autumn card kit to go; now with an exclusive video tutorial!

Stampin' Up! knows we love scenic designer series paper and they created another winner with the Splendid Autumn DSP. I chose to feature it for one of my September card kits to go. 

Each of the cards are a unique fun fold layout. I chose these designs specifically to show off the pretty papers. 

I offer both a pre-cut kit with products or the PDF tutorial option.  Both include the tutorial and now an unlisted video on how to assemble each card!  The PDF tutorial is emailed to you immediately after purchase from my shop. The video link is emailed to you soon after.  The pre-cut card kit is mailed out at the end of September.

This month's kit to go includes the following:

• 1/2 pkg Splendid Autumn 6" Designer Series Paper
• a share of Faux Glass gems and woven gold leaves
• a share of Wild Wheat rustic ribbon
• both the PDF tutorial and the video tutorial

Click here to purchase the card kit to go for $31 plus shipping. Click here to get the PDF tutorial for $16.  *see all of the available kits or tutorials here. 

*this is the kit my subscribers will receive.   Subscribe here if you're interested in receiving a card kit filled with both products AND a pre-cut card kit.  My subscribers get their kits at a reduced rate.

I used the Layering Leaves stamp set for my greetings. I LOVE it; it's a go-to for an all occasions greeting set. 

However you can substitute any greetings instead.  I specifically plan my cards kits so you only need greeting images; not a specific stamp set.

*I'll share the other new kit for September tomorrow!

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Easy stack & cut layout with Regal Winter with free project sheet & video

This is one of the cards I shared on last week's Live video.  I chose to feature the beautiful Regal Winter suite seen here. It's new from our 2024 Holiday catalog by Stampin' Up! 

Isn't the color combination pretty?  It's Blueberry Bushel with Wild Wheat & White.  It's interesting that I chose the color combo from the pretty Regal Winter designer series paper but afterwards I realized they are complimentary colors.  Check out pages 132-133 in the 2024-25 Annual Catalog. Blues & purple are complimentary colors with yellow hues. I explain how to do this this in my video seen here. 

If you have trouble combining colors together start with two main colors.  Using our designer papers as a starting point can make it quite easy. I tend to grab the card stock and hold them next to each other.  I can usually tell if they work well.  But if you can't try using our color wheel information on the pages above.  

Isn't that double die-cut pretty?  It comes as one die but cuts the main and the outer frame all at once. Click here to see the Regal Flora bundle and here for the Regal Winter designer paper. 

I stamped the leaf image in Wild Wheat and the blue flower is stamped & die-cut. Next I colored the white areas with a Wild Wheat Blends marker.  Love the golden highlights!  

Click here to print or download the free project sheet. Download Regal Flora Golden Hues of Blue

How did I cut the three pieces of designer paper for this card? I explain in the video below and in the tutorial above.  But basically you stack 3 pieces of designer paper measuring 3 3/4" X 5" and cut into 3 pieces. It's incredibly gorgeous designer paper! 

As long as you cut them all together it does not matter where your cuts are. You'll get 3 card fronts from the pieces you'll get.  These are layered onto another 4" X 5 1/4" piece of card stock. 

Below is the video tutorial for this and one other card. I hope you watch it AND follow me on my YouTube channel too!

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A fun layout for the Full of Life designer paper - video & free project sheet too!

Before I share today's project I have to shout out that the new Holiday catalog starts today! Plus my Open House & BOGO event is today from 4:30 - 6 pm. 

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I LOVE the Full of Life designer series paper!  This card shows just how fabulous it is!

The clouds and sun die-cuts make this card extra special. They're from the Brightest Skies dies seen here.  The greeting is from the My Small Business stamp set seen here. 

It was one of my August Card Club projects and everyone loved it. I coordinated the designer paper to match the card bases; here's another example below:

The greeting for this one is from the Trusty Tools stamp set. 

I created a free project sheet for you; click on the following link to download or print it.  Download August Club '24 Full of Life clouds

Below is the video for this card and a neat fun fold card featuring new Holiday catalog products. Don't forget to subscribe to my YouTube Channel while you're there.  I post a new video each week! 

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Unique fun fold card with the new Regal Winter suite - free project sheet & video too

I shared the neatest fun fold card on last week's video.  It features the upcoming new suite called Regal Winter from the Holiday Catalog.  This catalog goes live on Wednesday, September 4th. 

My colors were inspired by the beautiful Regal Winter designer series paper. Fresh Freesia, Blackberry Bliss & White. 

It looks like a normal card front doesn't it?  It's not!  The right side has a fold to it and the edge is tucked under the diagonal layer. 

Isn't that neat?  And it's super easy to make too, but to understand it you may have to watch the video below. Or click here to see it.  

Here's the view of the inside once opened.  That center Blackberry Layer is attached to only the left side. The DSP strip is centered on it and helps you center the whole piece between the two outer flaps.  It's easy; watch the video! 

**I'll be sharing two more pretty cards featuring this new suite on Tuesday's FB Live video (Sept 3rd). If you're on Facebook I hope you're following me.  If not find me here. 

I created a free project sheet for you; click on the following link to download or print it.  Download Regal Flora Diagonal Latch card

Below is the video for this card and another neat idea with the Full of Life DSP. Don't forget to subscribe to my YouTube Channel while you're there.  I post a new video each week! 

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Splendid Autumn suite

Incredible Seagull fun fold card with measurements!

Lori made this adorable card for our August card swap.  

It looks like a normal card front doesn't it. But wait!  It opens up like this:

Isn't that neat?  The side flaps sneak under the front panel. 

She chose the use the Lily Pond Lane designer paper for her card.  It's actually on sale right now - but the sale on our Designer Papers end tomorrow!  See all of the papers on sale here. 

She added a white layer in the back for signing. It needed to be able to fold for the card to work so there's a crease in the center. 

She used the Charming Duck Pond stamp set for her images & greetings. It's part of the Lily Pond Lane suite. 

Measurements:

• Card base - 2 pieces at 4 1/4" X 8 1/4" score at 2 1/4", 4" and 6 1/4" - the widest flap is on the left and right sice when the 2 pieces are sitting next to each other. 
• 4 1/4" X 4 1/4" front. Glue onto the middle of the folded pieces to hold them together. 
• White - 4" square for back of card
• DSP 4 X 4" front, 2 at 1 1/2" X 4" inner panels & 2 at 2" X 4" outer panels 

Thank you for the measurements Lori!  Here's an view of this neat card from above. 

I hope to make one of these cards on a video soon.

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A Pretty Diamond Fold card with free project sheet & video tutorial

This card fold looks a bit tricky but it is super easy to make!

It features the beautiful Mediterranean Blooms designer paper. My colors include Lemon Lolly, Night of Navy & White.

This card starts out at 11" X 4 1/4"; score at 5 1/2" & 8 7/8". 

How did I get that square to pop up on the end?  Watch the video to see!  But basically you trim off the outer corners from the scored and folded end. 

I fussy cut the lemon bunch from the designer paper. The Citrus Blooms bundle coordinates with this pretty DSP but I didn't use them here.  The greetings are from the Thoughtful Wishes stamp set.

Here's the inside view:

I created a free project sheet for this card; click on this link to download or print it: Download Mediterranean Blooms Diamond Flap fold

Below is the video tutorial for this card and I share a few more ideas for this DSP and the Citrus Blooms dies. 

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Get a free In Color ribbon share with any online order over $55 from me!

All online orders will receive a free PDF tutorial featuring the

Season of Green & Gold suite