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See lots of Fancy fold cards with the Control Freaks Blog Hop!


It's been awhile since I joined the Control Freaks Blog Hop!  The fun theme of Fancy Folds is right up my alley. 

You may have joined us from Melissa's blog; make sure to click on the icon at the end of each post to see every fancy fold card. 

I'm excited to share this fabulous 'Pop-Up Window Frame' card; it has so much dimension! 

It featuring the Adorable Owls stamp set from our Sale-a-Bration promotion.  It's free with any $50 Stampin' Up! purchase in January & February of 2023.  

The designer paper is the Country Gingham 6 X 6" from the Spring catalog.  The card colors include Night of Navy, Sweet Sorbet & Balmy Blue.  The layered frame is raised about 1/2" from the card base and is supported by two long boxes made of Designer Paper.  

Isn't that cool?  These boxes can lay down so the entire upper panel folds flat for mailing.  Love that!!  

Of course to create the neat window frame you will need the Stitched Rectangle dies I used 4 of the dies to make this card!  The stitched stars and clouds are die-cuts from the Give it a Whirl diesThe sweet owls are colored in with our Blends markers. 

Measurements: 

  • Navy CS 5 ½” X 8 ½” and stitched die-cut 4 ¾” X 3 3/8” outside size
  • 4” X 5 ¼” DSP, cut with Stitched Rectangles. 3” X 1 7/8” DSP; scored every 3/8”
  • White 3 ½” X 2 ½” inside frame, Inside card is 4 ¾” X 3 ½”

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Next is a neat card I call a 'Vertical Slider'.  It's basically a gatefold card with an element in the center that is either fixed or removeable.  

It features the Adorable Owls stamp set again along with the Dandy Designs designer series paper.  Both are free during oru Sale-a-Bration promotion in January & February 2023.  

I colored the owls with our Blends markers.  Adding the 'Hoot Hoot' by fussy cutting it and adding it around the owl brings a bit of playfulness to the card. 

Measurements:

  • Card base 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" scored at 2 1/8" from each end
  • DSP 1 7/8" X 5 1/4" – 2 pieces plus a strip 3/4" X 4" for inside
  • White stitched square 2 3/8"; inside is 4" X 5 1/4" & three 2" circles
  • largest square 2 3/4", middle square 2 5/8"

Here's the inside view: 

There are three 2" circles adhered together to create this sliding element.  Fold two in half and adhere them to the last flat circle.  Be sure to adhere the folded circles to the back of your main element with the flat circle on top; it holds the card closed best this way.  You can see how this is done in the video. 

If you prefer to adhere this center element to your card permanently, just adhere it to the left side of your card front and allow the right flap to 'catch or latch' it closed.  

I'll share the video tomorrow or click here to see it on my YouTube Channel. 

Be sure to keep hopping on to see Debbie's projects and the rest of the Freaks! 

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  • Sending Cheer Diamond Flap card – free project sheet & video


    We made this adorable cards at my November card clubs.  They could choose between Christmas & birthday. I love it when products are this versatile!

    The Sending Cheer stamp set and dies are on the Last Chance list now and both are reduced in price!  Originally this bundle was $53 but now it's just $38.40! The stamp set is $14.40 and the dies are $21; they do have to be purchased separately to get the discounted price. 

    I'll start with the Christmas version.  The colors are Poppy Parade, White & Shaded Spruce. Isn't the Santa hat adorable?! 

    This fun fold might look difficult but if you watch the video here you'll find it's quite easy.  It involves a bit of scoring and trimming. The diagonal square layer is separate from the card base.  The designer paper is the Merry, Bold & Bright seen here.  I'm featuring it in one of my pre-cut card kits to go this month; click here to see it. 

    The inside layer is textured with the Christmas Tidings embossing folder seen here.  It's retiring and discounted. 

    The inside greeting is from the Beary Cute stamp set. I sure love this fold!

    Here is the birthday version using the same Merry, Bold & Bright designer paper seen here.  It's so versatile! 

    The colors here are Blueberry Bushel, White & Lemon Lime Twist. We fussy cut the gift and added that neat ribbon die-cut over it.  

    Products used:

    • Basics 3D (dots – Online Exclusive) & Merry Melody embossing folders
    • Tailored Tags dies
    • Adhesive-Backed Iridescent discs
    • In Color Baker's Twine
    • stamps – Enjoy the Rhythm 

    *click here to download or print the free project sheet for these cards.  Download Nov '23 Sending Cheer Diamond flap card

    See how this card is made with this video seen here; or click below. 

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  • Pretty Funfold card swaps by my talented Team!


    Happy Thanksgiving! I hope you have a wonderful holiday! 

    Today I'm sharing the last batch of swap cards made by my Flowerbug's Team. Our swap theme was to feature glitz, shine or glimmer.  They truly did their best to show off our beautiful specialty papers!

    Jacki made this card using the Night Divine dies seen here.  *Unfortunately it's retiring and available while supplies last. 

    What a gorgeous card and the nativity die-cut is beautiful with the stars DSP background.  It's actually an easy fun fold too.  Unfortunately this pretty Shining Brightly designer paper is gone and out of stock. There are more products unavailable each day! The Last Chance list is brutal! *see all items retiring here. 

    Her colors are simple but stunning – Night of Navy, Vanilla and Gold. 

    Measurements:

    • Card base 5 1/2" X 5 1/2" score at 4 1/4"
    • DSP 2 3/4" X 3" and 1" X 5 1/4"
    • Gold Foil 3" X 3 1/4" and 1 1/8" X 5 3/8"
    • White inside 4" X 5 1/4", plus die-cuts

    Next is a uniquely special New Year's card made by Paula. 

    Her colors include Gray Granite, Silver & White. Like I said, it's uniquely beautiful and an easy fun fold too. 

    Measurements & products used:

    • Gray Granite card base 8 1/2" X 5 1/2" score at 3" & 7 1/4"
    • Silver glimmer paper 2 3/4" X 5 1/4" & 1" X 5 1/4" (sold out now)
    • Naturally Gilded DSP (online exclusive) 2 1/2" X 5" &  3/4" X 5"
    • leaf die-cut – Artistic dies from Annual catalog
    • Greeting die-cuts Nested Essentials (Annual catalog)

    She used the Artistic dies to sponge a little detail inside her card.  Love it! 

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  • STUNNING Christmas card swaps full of glitz & shine!


    This is the third batch of swap cards made by my Flowerbug's Team for our November Glitz, Shine & Glimmer swap. 

    First is a gorgeous card made by Roxann.  She thought of doing just an ornament but added it to a card front instead.  

    Measurements:

    • Navy card base 8 1/2" X 5 1/2"
    • Shining Brightly specialty designer paper 4" X 5 1/4" (2023 Holiday catalog)
    • Ornament die-cuts from Gold foil, More Dazzle & Shining Brightly papers – stars from the Stars at Night dies (2023 Holiday catalog)
    • Greeting – Night Divine stamp set (2023 Holiday catalog)
    • Ribbon is the Navy & Gold ribbon (2023 Holiday catalog)

    The Stars at Night & Night Divine bundles are both on the Last Chance list & available while supplies last. It looks like the Shining Brightly paper is sold out….. 

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    Next is an amazing 'Swing & Swap' card by Sharon. I might accuse her of being an overachiever with this card as it's over the top amazing!

    It's hard to tell in the photo that the stars element swings back & forth.  It's so fun to play with! 

    Products:

    • Navy card stock
    • Night Divine stamp set
    • Shining Brightly specialty designer paper (2023 Holiday catalog)
    • Silver & Gold adhesive-backed paper (Online Exclusives but sold out now)
    • Stars at Night & Deckled circle dies (2023 Holiday catalog)
    • Star Trinkets (2023 Holiday catalog but sold out)
    • Snowflake Sky 3D embossing folder (2023 Holiday catalog)

    Measurements:

    • 10 1/4" X 5 1/2" score at 1 1/4", 3" & 6"
    • designer paper – two 1" X 5 1/4" strips, two 1 1/4" X 5 1/4" strips
    • circle 2 1/2"
    • strip for sway mechanism 1/2" X 2", small hole cut in top
    • Vanilla inside 2 3/4" X 4 1/4"

    Isn't it a fantastic card?!  

    Stop in for more swaps tomorrow!  

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