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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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Sale-a-Bration & the Spring Catalog!


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  • Artfully Layered birthday card with video


    Here's another pretty card I made during last week's FB Live. I featured the Artfully Layered bundle from the Jan-June Stampin' Up! catalog.  

    The colors include Coastal Cabana and Granny Apple Green with White.  I used three different dies in the Tropical Layers dies.  The rick-rack border, the leaf and the crosshatch texture. See the bundle here.   

    The greeting is heat embossed on the Coastal Cabana CS strip using White embossing powder.  Adding heat embossing to your project steps it up a lot! 


    Tip: get two colors from one ink pad. Note the two shades of Coastal Cabana on the leaves on the lower left of the card?  I stamped off for the multiple leaves image once for a lighter hue. 

    The Faux Sea Glass Shapes are back in stock!  Get them here. 

    To see how I made the pretty leaf cards on the upper right click here.  Or watch the video here. 

    Click on the photo below to watch the video for this card, another and a special treat box.

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    The Last Chance list is out!
    Tons of items from the 2021-22 Annual Catalog are retiring and many are deeply discounted from 20-50% off.
     
    Remember that these items are while supplies last and may run out. 
    Click here to see it all online along with the discounts.

    Host codes: QHCSU9RX

     *click here to order 

    If your order is over $50 you'll receive free In Color jewels and 3 hand made cards from me.

     


    Don't forget about my loyalty rewards! 

    Click here to download yours and earn a $50 shopping spree!  

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  • Free Shipping today only!!


    For today only, all orders over $75 will receive free shipping!

    Too busy to order?  Having trouble with the online store?  Message me and I'll order for you!  

    • Check the Last Chance List? Now’s the time to grab those retiring products you’ve been thinking about, and get FREE SHIPPING as well! click here. 
    • Don’t forget that with the launch of the new annual catalog inn May there will be a few small price increases, so it’s a great time to stock up on basics – cardstock, ink pads, refills, Blends markers, envelopes, adhesive – and get FREE SHIPPING!

    Details: 

    • All Stampin’ Up! products qualify for this promotion EXCEPT the monthly Paper Pumpkin subscription (US & Canada).
    • Pre-paid Paper Pumpkin subscriptions DO count and will get shipping free!  
    • The FREE SHIPPING offer is only for 24 hours on April 21 – don’t miss out!
     
    Order online here - use Host Code E7S6DEAP or use this direct link to shop. 
     
    I’m happy to add an order for you, please email me by 8 pm CT on Thursday.
     
    Remember all orders over $50 in April using the host code above will receive 3 free hand made cards AND a package of free embellishments from me.  
     
    Save the dates!
    New Catalog launch party is Saturday, May 7th 11-2:30 pm
    In Color bundle special offer April 30th – May 7th 
    Annual Stampin' garage sale is June 25th 9-3 pm
     

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  • Woo hoo! Free Shipping Thursday only! Don’t miss out on the savings.


    Exciting news!  Tomorrow Stampin' Up! is offering FREE SHIPPING! 

    For one day only, all orders over $75 will receive free shipping!

    Get your list started today so you're ready to place it tomorrow.  If you're local, send me your list by Thursday evening and I'll order it for you.  If you do not live in Minot, ND you can order online here!  Don't miss the savings!  

    Unfortunately the new Annual Catalog brings a few cost increases on card stock, ink, envelopes and a few adhesives. 

    Take advantage of this promotion to save now. 

    *You'll also receive extra gifts from me as a thank you! 

    Click here to shop. 

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    Yesterday was my weekly Facebook Live where I shared 3 projects featuring the Kite Delight stamp set in the 2022 January-June mini catalog. This cute stamp set is NOT coming back in the new Stampin' Up! Annual catalog.  See it here. 

    I added all of the upcoming new In Colors to this card! 

    The clouds are heat embossed on the Balmy Blue CS using White embossing powder.  The clouds are an outline stamp but I wanted to fill them in to look 'white'.  So I used my Chalk Marker to color them in and love the effect!  I am so sad to report that this neat Chalk Marker was on the retiring list and is already sold out.  You could use White craft ink or White chalk pastels and color it in too. 

    The kite is stamped on White CS using Black Memento ink and colored in with the NEW In Color Blends markers. I fussy cut it and added to the card with Stampin' Dimensionals. 

    I stamped the sun image on a scrap of Daffodil Delight CS using Daffodil Delight ink and fussy cut it.  There is not a punch or dies to coordinate with this stamp set, but I didn't mind fussy cutting the kites or sun.  Easy to do! 

    Here's a link to the video.  Or click on the photo below to watch how to make this card and two more using the Kite Delight stamp set! 

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    The Last Chance list is out!
    Tons of items from the 2021-22 Annual Catalog are retiring and many are deeply discounted from 20-50% off.
     
    Remember that these items are while supplies last and may run out. 
    Click here to see it all online along with the discounts.

    Host codes: E7S6DEAP

     *click here to order 

    If your order is over $50 you'll receive free Polished Dots or In Color jewels and 3 hand made cards from me.

     

    Don't forget about my loyalty rewards! 

    Click here to download yours and earn a $50 shopping spree!  

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