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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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  • Two more fun fold cards today; Penguins & Sun Prints


    Today I have two more unique 'fun fold' cards for you.  Both made by my talented Flowerbug's Team members. 

    First is an easy but quite unique fold made by Annette:

     

    • She used Night of Navy as her card base.  It's 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" and scored on the long side at 2", 3 1/8", 5 3/8" & 6 1/2". 
    • The Sun Prints DSP are 1 3/4" X 5 1/4" on the out side areas and 2" X 5 1/4" on the center.  
    • I didn't show a photo of the back but she added a White layer in the center area for signing.  It's also 2" X 5 1/4" 

    It stands up nicely too.  Here's what it looks like closed for mailing. 

    The scalloped rectangle die-cut if from the Scalloped Contour dies; the greeting is from Charming Sentiments and the pretty stem die-cut is from the Nature's Prints bundle seen here. 

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    Next is a cute spanner card made by Jacki. She chose to use the Penguin Place stamp set & coordinating Penguin Builder punch. 

    Can you see how the sides and front greeting are floating in front of the center panel?  It's a neat fold that you'll never see in a pre-made card! 

    She used window sheets across the bottom to hold the greeting layers.  

    The designer paper is from the Tea Boutique 6 X 6" paper in the Annual Catalog.  I love that snow hill curve! 

    Measurements:

    • White card base is 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" scored at 4 1/4".  
    • Then make cuts at 1 1/4" from both sides on the front and cut to the center score line.  That separates the sides from the front panel. 
    • DSP is 2 3/4" X 2" on the center and 1" X 4" on the sides.  

    Here's a link to the Penguin Place stamp set and here's the Penguin Builder punch.  

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  • If you love pre-cut kits; I have 2 choices of Christmas card kits left – ready to stamp!


    I packaged my November kits to go this weekend and still have a few left!  If you're wanting to make and send homemade Christmas cards this year, I can help you out.  I have two choices:

    First is the Sweetest Christmas fun fold cards:  

    This kit includes 10 cards and $20 in products so you can make even more with the leftover designer paper, ribbon and adhesive backed sequins. 

    You'll need mostly greeting stamps (I used the Sweet Candy Canes & Trees for Sale), inks, adhesives & a paper trimmer.  Inks are Real Red, Garden Green & Pool Party

    It's $25 & includes the following: 

    • 10 pre-cut cards – all pieces are pre-cut, die-cut or punched (except your new designer paper)
    • 1/2 pkg of the Sweetest Christmas DSP (6 X 12")
    • a share of Garden Green ribbon and Adhesive-Backed sequins 
    • 10 envelopes
    • the PDF tutorial with photos, measurements, supplies and step by step directions

    Click here to get this kit; it will be mailed out within a few days of ordering.  Or click here to get the PDF tutorial. 

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    The other option is my Christmas Stamp a Stack card kit.  

    This kit includes 12 pre-cut cards – 3 each of these 4 cards.  Everything is cut or punched for you.  Nothing is stamped but you can use any stamp set you want to finish them. 

    I used the following inks:  Soft Succulent, Evergreen, Cherry Cobbler, Real Red, Garden Green, Pool Party, Night of Navy, Versamark & silver embossing, Shaded Spruce and Poppy Parade. 

    Click here to get the pre-cut kit; it will ship out within a few days of ordering. 

    Or click here to get all 12 of my beautiful Christmas cards this year in a PDF tutorial.  It also includes exclusive, private video tutorials.  Here's a photo of them all:


     Update on current product availability:

    The following products are no longer available from the 2022 Stampin' Up! Holiday Catalog. They've run out of inventory and cannot get more in before the catalog ends.  I'm very sorry if you're disappointed!

    • Lights Aglow Specialty Designer Paper
    • Santa Express cards & envelopes
    • Gold Adhesive-Backed swirls 
    • Flat Jingle Bell Trinkets
    • Adhesive-Backed Sequins & Gems 
    • Glimmer 12 X 12" specialty paper
    • Witch Hat Builder punch

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    1. Get a pack of mini Stampin' Dimensionals from me with online orders over $55!


    2. All orders in November will receive a big project tutorial – a collection of 12 cards featuring this new collection of products.

    Earn free products with my loyalty rewards! 

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  • Snowman Magic WOW card; amazing work by Candace!


    Last weekend we held our monthly Flowerbug's Team swap.  Our theme was fun folds!  I know you're going to love seeing their wonderful creations. 

    Today I'm sharing two cards featuring the Santa Express designer paper. This first is made by Candace. She used the Snowman Magic bundle seen here in the 2022 Holiday Catalog.  

    Amazing, right?!  

    It folds flat for mailing and fits in a standard A2 envelope.  

    I'm going to do my best to provide the correct card stock measurements for this:  

    • Shaded Spruce 2 pieces at 4" X 6" score on the long sides at 2" & 5 1/2"; turn and score on the short side at 2".  Cut up to the score lines and trim off the extra 1/2" strip.  
    • inside pieces are 1" X 5 1/2" scored at 3/4" from both ends.  The scored ends are folded and adhered to the outer edges of the box inside. 

    She used 1/4" strips of Window Sheets to hold up the snowflakes and holly.  The snowmen, trees and bunny are adhered to the box and inside strips.  It's so darn cute! 

    All of these elements are in the Snowman Magic bundle! 

    Next is another incredible card made by Brenda; she chose to use the Santa Express designer paper also and added the coordinating Santa's Delivery bundle to hers.

    It's a side-step fun fold card.  She chose to use Petal Pink and Pear Pizzazz for her card base & layers.  I love the jumping penguins and that smoke stack!  

    Here are the measurements:

    • Card base 5 1/2" X 6" scored in half at 4 1/4".  Then make a mark at the 1" and at 6 3/8" at the 3" mark across.  
    • Now you'll cut from those marks down the center of the card.  
    • Next score up to the cut line at 1", 2", 3 1/4" and 6 3/8" 

    She cut the trains from the Santa Express designer paper using the Santa's Train dies; which coordinate perfectly.  The cute penguins & smoke are stamped, colored & die-cut.  They're added with 1/4" strips of Window sheets so they pop up and flutter when opened.  Just adorable!  

    See the Santa's Train bundle here and the Santa Express DSP here. 

    Remember some of these items can sell out before the catalog ends.  Already we are out of the Lights Aglow specialty DSP. 

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    November Specials: 

    1. Get a pack of mini Stampin' Dimensionals from me with online orders over $55!


    2. All orders in November will receive a big project tutorial – a collection of 12 cards featuring this new collection of products.

    Earn free products with my loyalty rewards! 

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

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