Center pop-out Fun fold card with video & free project sheet

September 8, 2025

This fun fold card I’m sharing today is super fun to open and to make. It looks like a normal card from this photo:

But look how it opens! The center pops out for a nice surprise.

My colors include Cajun Craze, Early Espresso & Basic Beige. The designer paper is from the Gathering Together pack seen here.

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I used the Branching Out stamp set for the greeting and the fabulous new Traditional Labels dies seen here.

In the photo below you can see the scored bridge strip that pops out the center. To understand how to assemble this card please watch the video below. It will make sense then!

Here is the free project sheet with measurements. Click on the following link to print or download it. Download Gathering Moments center pop-up card

Below is the video tutorial for this card and one more. I hope you try making one!

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Check out these projects featuring Clearance Rack deals

July 26, 2023

There are quite a few amazing deals on the Clearance Rack now and I thought I'd highlight a few of my favorites:

First is the beautiful Splendid Thoughts stamp set for just $16 and the coordinating Splendid Stem dies for just $8.25. I shared these projects last year:

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I am surprised that the stamp set and dies are both there along with the pretty Soft Seafoam ribbon and the Open Leaf Trinkets. *Both are now just $1.25! Click on the blue highlighted words to see these items in the Clearance Rack.

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Remember the Clearance Rack changes every day; do not delay if you want anything! *Remember to use this host code when ordering. XNYX2DWG

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Next is the Leaves of Holly stamp set. It was $22 and is now just $15.25 on clearance.

I created these beautiful Christmas cards on a video last year.

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I call it the 5 at a time technique. You stamp one sheet of neutral paper and then cut it into 5 pieces using my template below. And the neat thing is the layers under the stamped White card stock are also cut using a template. Just 2 sheets of card stock to make 5 card fronts! *Watch the video below or click here.

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See how I stamped down the center of the White card stock on the photo above? Next I cut it using the template below:

The first template is what you stamp on. The one below is for the layers under the stamped pieces. It's just 1/8" larger for a nice thin layered accent.

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Next is the template for the colored layers on each stamped layer.

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Watch the video below to see how it's done. Think about your favorite stamp sets and how fast you can create beautiful cards using these templates!

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Pinwheel Tower Fancy Fold card with video & free projects sheet!

July 25, 2023

Here's another card we made at my July Card Clubs. I always try to feature one fun fold card and this was a doozy!

When they saw the many pieces they were a bit worried it would be hard. But as we made it together they loved it! Be sure to watch the video here or below; it's so much easier than it looks!

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This card is super fun to play with; it reminds me of a 'never ending' card. You can turn and turn it and see something new each time. But the finished card lays flat and is 5 1/2" X 4 1/4" so it fits nicely in an envelope.

Besides the Gorgeously Made stamp set (seen here) I chose the Layering Leaves (seen here) for the pretty greetings and leaf images.

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I chose to feature the Countryside Inn designer series paper seen here with it's many shades of Blue. I chose to use Night of Navy and White card stock, Navy and Boho Blue inks.

You can find the measurement, photos, directions and supplies list here on this free project sheet. Download July 23 Pinwheel Tower card

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Each of the 4 panels of Navy card stock is adhered to the center 'tower' made from a 4 1/4" square of designer paper. Once you have your card base created it's simple to add the 6 pieces of DSP and your stamped panels.

I also used the Radiating Stitches dies seen here (online exclusive) and the Stylish Shapes dies for the greeting. The ribbon is the Night of Navy 3/8" bordered ribbon.

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Click here or on the photo below to watch the video. It's the second project featured.

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Gorgeously Made with a neat background technique & video tutorial

July 24, 2023
I shared this card as part of my Tuesday Live video last week. I was featuring the Gorgeously Made bundle. Check out the background!

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I focused on creating a pretty, textured background under the main image. Here are the steps:
1. I first stamped the foliage image with Boho Blue ink onto Boho Blue card stock.
2. Next I textured it with the Exposed Brick embossing folder seen here. (It's one of my favorite folders.)
3. Lastly I dragged my White Craft ink pad over the texture. Tip: use a very light touch or ensure your ink pad is a little bit dry. I LOVE the look of this so much!
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I used the same foliage image for the inside of the card as I did the pretty background, stamping once in full strength Boho Blue ink and stamping again without reinking.

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I stamped the other large leafy image from the Gorgeously Made set on the Countryside Corners white die-cut. I added the print image a few times in second generation Boho Blue ink (this means stamped off once). It's layered on a Navy die-cut before adding to the card base.

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The greeting is heat embossed on Navy using White embossing powder. The die-cut is from the Stylish Shapes dies – my go-to dies for greetings.

There's just something special about a monochromatic card; this time in blues. If you're going for an elegant or cohesive look try using just one color in varying hues. Greens, blues and browns are some of my favorite choices.

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Click here or on the photo below to watch the video. It's the first project featured; the other is a super fun 'fancy fold' card.

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July Specials:

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