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!
I chose an 'easy' card so those who feel rushed in getting their Christmas cards made. Plus these cards use your DSP and an embossing folder too; both make a card special.
Join me here when I share some tips on making these fun and easy cards tonight.
Gather these supplies:
Card bases 5 1/2" X 8 1/2"
White or neutral background layer 3 3/4" X 5", will be textured
Another layer 4" X 5 1/4"
'ornament' circles cut from DSP – mine are almost 3" around
Silver or gold paper (or other) for the top of the ornament
Twine or thin ribbon
Other items: Greeting stamps, ink, embossing folder, snowflakes
I made one card into an easy fun fold by folding the front of the card base back on itself. For this one I chose to add greetings from the Holly Jolly Wishes stamp set.
The colors include Shaded Spruce, Mint Macaron and Blushing Bride. Of course they came from the colors in the Santa Express DSP. This paper will be 40% off starting December 1st with the Last Chance sale. But remember it's while supplies last!
Inks include Shaded Spruce, Mint Macaron, White Craft & Blushing Bride. The 'Joy' greeting is from the Brightest Glow stamp set.
Here are the measurements of each piece. But honestly to figure out how to put it together you may want to watch the video.
Shaded Spruce 8 1/2" X 4 1/4" scored at 5 1/2" & 7", 8 1/2" X 2" scored at 5 1/2" & 7", inside piece is 2" X 1" scored at 1" to the corner diagonally • Mint Macaron 5 1/4" X 4" • Blushing Bride 5 1/4" X 1" & scraps for snowflakes • DSP 1 1/8" X 4" for right side, 2 pieces at 1 3/8" X 1 3/4" for left • White 5 1/4" X 4" for back and scraps for snowflakes & oval greeting
Here's a photo of the wiper mechanism. This is the scored end of the 8 1/2" X 2" layer.
It's a super fun card to open and then open again and again! There are endless possibilities to add to your wiper pop-up; think greetings, animals, balloons, stars….
2 more fun fold card ideas for you; from the Flowerbugs!
Happy Thanksgiving!! I hope you enjoy a wonderful holiday weekend and spend it with friends or maybe stamping!
We'll be with our kids in Fargo and besides enjoying our turkey dinner we'll be playing games, going to an escape room and I'll be addressing some Christmas cards too.
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Here are more of our Flowerbug's Team swaps featuring fancy folds.
Candy made this 'book binding' card with the Kindest Gnomes; see it here.
Her colors include Petal Pink &Soft Sea Foam. It's finished size is 5" square so it does not fit into a standard A2 size envelope.
Measurements:
Card base 5" X 10". Score at 2 1/2" & 5". You'll find the upper center at 2 1/2" and make a mark. From the top, cut down on both sides to the first score line, removing those upper corners.
Then make a mark from the bottom up on each side at the 7 1/2" mark. Cut from the bottom center; also at 2 1/2", and cut to the 7 1/2" mark, removing the bottom outer corners.
Soft Sea Foam squares are 3 1/4"
Designer paper squares are 3"
Maybe someday I'll create one of these and share how it's done. It's a neat card!
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