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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You can see how this is made in the video here or click on the photo below to see it as well. I also share three other cards too.

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Another way to use the Gorgeous Garden dies in a fun fold card with video tutorial

August 15, 2023
I shared this beautiful card on a recent video. I sure had fun with the colors on this card!

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It's a double-decker fun fold card. It might look hard but it sure isn't! All you need to add is a simple box between the middle layer and the inside back of the card. Watch the video here to see how it's done.

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Using our Blending Brushes I added the three colors (Tahitian Tide, Brilliant Blue & Gorgeous Grape) to a piece of White cardstock. I then used the Garden dies to die-cut it out. I adhered this to the back of the card base before adding the 'box' to create the double-decker fun fold card.

I created a second colorful die-cut so I could add extra details to the cards.

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- Basic White & Brilliant Blue card stock
- Vellum Basics specialty paper seen here
- Inks – Brilliant Blue, Gorgeous Grape & Tahitian Tide
- Lasting Joy stamp set seen here
- Gorgeous Garden dies
- Basic 3D embossing folders seen here
- Stylish Shapes dies for the circles
- Scalloped Contours dies for the scalloped rectangle
- Blending Brushes
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Double-decker card measurements:
- White card 8 ½” X 5 ½” score at 2 1/8” & 4 ¼”, front textured layer is 1 7/8” X 5 ¼”,
- White for die-cut 4” X 5 ¼”, Scalloped die-cut 3 1/8” X 4 ½”
- Box is 3 ½” X 4” – score every ¾”
- Circle die-cuts – 2 3/4" white & 3" blue
Here are both cards shown in the video below.

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I made these cards on a recent video seen here. Or click on the photo below to watch.

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Gorgeous Garden dies & Blending Brushes; wow!

August 14, 2023

Check out this beautiful card made with the Gorgeous Garden dies!

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I think it's stunning. Don't you love the pretty blending of the greens? I simply added one color to the finished die-cut. I cut it out from Lemon Lime Twist cardstock and added Pretty Peacock ink with a blending brush in a few areas. Easy!

I was surprised that the finished color (after adding Pretty Peacock to Lemon Lime Twist) was close to Shaded Spruce. Who knew?! So I added a 1/4" strip to the left edge of the card to bring in that color and also stamped the greetings in Shaded Spruce too.

Tip: Adding your colors in two or more ways to your project gives them a cohesive look. For example if I use green card stock I will add a layer of green or a stamped image. If you struggle with choosing color combinations stick with just two colors. Or better yet try a monochromatic card – add one color to a neutral like white, browns or black.

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I used the Lasting Joy set for my greetings. I really love this set with the mixed fonts; I find I use it often.

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I added a stitched circle to the left side to anchor the greeting. Both of these dies are from the Stylish Shapes dies; they're a must have! See them here.

Here are the Gorgeous Garden dies.

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I made these cards on a recent video seen here. Or click on the photo below to watch.

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