An Pillar fun fold card with Amber Autumn; with video & project tutorial

November 3, 2025

I love this fun fold card! So easy yet unique as well.

I used the Amber Autumn stamp & dies bundle seen here. I was initially on the fence about this set; did I need another fall themed bundle? But wow; am I glad I bought it!
See how I finished the back side?

I used the large detailed die to add pretty borders to the sides. So pretty! It’s quite easy to snip a few of the connection points on the leaves. Here’s a photo of this pretty bundle:

I created a different version on my video.

Which one do you prefer? Notice that the pillar is on different sides of each card; do you have a preference?
Both feature the Gathering Together specialty designer paper. I also used a bit of the Earthen Toned Metallic paper for the die-cut leaves.

The card stock colors include Early Espresso, Vanilla and Timid Tiger.
In the video I shared how to get some highlights on your colored image using the Color Lifter Blends marker.

Here’s how the back looks on the Timid Tiger card:

Here is the free project tutorial you can print or download. Click here to access it.

Be sure to watch the video tutorial for this fun fold card and my other project featuring the Amber Autumn bundle. It’s a gorgeous set of products!

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Eden’s Garden & Forever Fern; a fun way to use the Picture This dies

April 6, 2023
Monday evening I created projects with the Forever Fern bundle for my weekly Tuesday Facebook Live. But by the next morning the Forever Fern stamp set was sold out; gone. So I had to switch gears a bit and decided to substitute Forever Fern with Eden's Garden. I think it turned out lovely!

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See the Eden's Garden set here. It was $22 and is now just $9.20, while supplies last.

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There are dies to match called the Eden dies seen here. They were $35 and are now just $14.

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I used all retiring inks and card stock – Bermuda Bay, Rich Razzleberry & Pear Pizzazz. I had to focus on my Bermuda Bay; I'll sure miss this color! The card stock, ink and refill are already sold out.

I wanted to feature the Picture This dies too; I honestly love these dies and use both the full windows die-cut and the stitched label pieces left over. Each side is stitched! They're perfect for greeting labels. This 2 piece set of dies is now $27.20; it was $34. See them here.

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Measurements:
- Bermuda Bay card base 8 ½” X 5"
- White die-cut piece is 3 ¾” X 5”, White stamped piece is 3 5/8" X 4 7/8"
- Rich Razzleberry 3 7/8” X 5 1/8”
Below you can see the Forever Fern card on the left and the Eden's Garden card on the right.

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I think the color combination is beautiful. I'll sure miss these colors!

Below are the three cards I shared on the video. I think the Forever Fern stamp set is one of the most gorgeous set of stamps Stampin' Up! has ever made. The distinktive quality of the images gives a true multi-hued effect; it's my very favorite type of stamp. I'm sorry it retired and that it's already sold out. You can get it in French still…..

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Things are flying off the shelves on the retiring Last Chance Sale. Thank you to all who have placed orders with me this week! I sure appreciate it!!!

Here's the video I shared how to make the window card with the Picture This dies. Plus two other cool projects using up card stock strips! Click on the photo below. Don't forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel!

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String Art Technique; fun, easy & the results are a big WOW!

April 5, 2023

I shared the String Art technique on last week's Live video. It's been years since I tried it and it brought back how much fun it is!

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That cool swirly, colorful image is made with a length of twine, ink refills and a phone book. Yes; a phone book! Any book will do but I a phone book is okay to get inky.

And another neat thing about this technique is you get two finished panels from one technique!

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You might notice the card on the right has thicker lines. I believe that piece was on the bottom and had more moisture on it.

I used Bermuda Bay and Parakeet Party ink refills for this technique, along with about 14" of baker's twine. After the piece was created I let it dry and textured it with an embossing folder.

*Bermuda Bay card stock, ink pad and refill are already sold out. Products can go so fast on the Last Chance list!

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Other products used: 2022-24 In Color dots seen here (Just $4; reduced by 50%!), the Quatrefoil embossing folder, Butterfly Kisses 6 X 6" DSP, 2022-24 In Color Baker's Twine pack.

You really need to watch this technique in action. It's so much easier than to try to explain it.

Watch the video here or click on the image below to see this special technique. It's the third project in the video.

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The Discounts start TODAY! Don’t delay; some items will go fast!

April 4, 2023
The big Last Chance Sale is here! Many products from both the Annual Catalog AND the Spring (January-April) catalog are discounted up to 60%! Click here to see it all.

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Remember these items are while supplies last; do not delay in getting what you want. Some are already gone!

Here are some of the great deals:
- Retiring Blends markers 40% off
- Stampin' Write combo packs of markers 30-50% off
- Designer paper up to 60% off
- Gems & ribbons up to 60% off
- Punches from 20-50% off
- Dies and embossing folders up to 60% off! This means if they were $30 they're now $12
Don't forget that these colors of ink, card stock, refills and embellishments are retiring too. If you have a favorite on the list don't wait to stock up.

We're saying goodbye to these colors: Soft Suede, So Saffron, Blushing Bride, Mint Macaron, Pear Pizzazz, Pacific Point, Mango Melody, Rich Razzleberry, Bermuda Bay, Merry Merlot, Sahara Sand

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I'm really going to miss the Stitched Rectangles, Painted Labels and Layering Circles dies.

Here's an example of the deals you can take advantage of: The Amazing Thanks dies here are now just $10.80!

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