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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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  • An easy double flap fun fold layout with Pretty Prints DSP. A video, measurements and a gift card option!


    I love fun fold cards that stay closed AND are easy for the recipient to figure out.  This double flap fancy fold card is just that!

    We made them on Monday night's Stamp with Me Live.  You can watch the video here. 

    These cards feature the Pretty Prints designer paper seen here.  It's NEW in the 2022-23 Stampin' Up! Annual catalog.  There are multiple prints all in these 4 colors – Blackberry Bliss, Calypso Coral, Bermuda Bay and Evening Evergreen.  

    I used two stamp sets here; both new in the new Annual catalog.  Good Feelings seen here and Botanical Layers seen here.  

    One of my favorite things about this fun fold layout is that you can choose to fold or trim it off at the 1 1/2" mark.  Folding it inside creates a pocket for a gift card.  Trimming it off shortens it.  Your choice!  Or make a few of each like I did.  

    The die-cut butterflies from Brilliant Wings dies add a pretty touch to these botanical cards. The lower butterfly is added just beyond the outside corner flap to anchor it closed.  So easy and keeps the card laying flat.  

    Here's the video; just click on the photo below to watch it.  

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  • Colorful Hope Box card kit; limited supply! Opt in ASAP


    I have a 2nd card kit to go during May (see the card kit I posted yesterday here)

    This kit includes a new Hope Box kit – formerly a beautiful, colorful Paper Pumpkin kit.

    I jazzed up the card designs to include 12 new cards and added extra items too! I have a limited supply of these and expect to sell out quickly. 

    In this kit you'll also receive a new photopolymer stamp set, ink spot, adhesives, spool of ribbon, a clear block and a Wink of Stella.
    • This kit includes all pre-cut pieces for the 12 cards shown plus you'll have 3 extra card bases and kit elements left to make more!
    • The PDF tutorial includes step by step directions, photos, measurements and a supplies list. It is emailed to you immediately upon payment when you purchase it from my Shop here.
    • The kit is mailed out at the end of May via Priority Mail.
    • To finish the cards like mine you'll use the stamps and Blackberry Bliss ink spot from the kit. You'll also need Melon Mambo, Bermuda Bay and Crushed Curry ink pads and sponges or blending brushes.

    Again, be sure to get this kit here ASAP; they are while supplies last.  

    See my other May card kit here; it's includes 10 beautiful floral cards featuring the Hues of Happiness designer paper and Happiness Abounds bundle.  

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  • Hues of Happiness Card Kit to Go or PDF tutorial


    I hadn't planned on featuring this designer paper for my May card kit to go but once I received it I had to use it!  If you love florals you will enjoy this card kit!  

    Stampin' Up! hit a home run with this paper!  It's filled with a beautiful variety of florals and ombre backgrounds.  

    I created 10 cards using color combinations in the DSP; many of which are fun fold designs. I used the Happiness Abounds stamp set for my greetings and a few extra accents inside.

    You have a few choices if you're interested in this kit.  I have the PDF tutorial only, the pre-cut kit to go with the tutorial and you can also add on the stamp set or bundle with the pre-cut kit so you have it all!  

    The PDF tutorial is emailed immediately after payment and the kit is sent out via Priority Mail at the end of May

    **This is the kit my monthly subscribers will receive. If you'd like to get a pre-cut kit filled with product AND a free PDF tutorial each month contact me here.  

    The pre-cut kit includes the following, but be sure to opt in by May 18th:

    • 10 pre-cut cards with die-cut & punched pieces
    • 1/2 pkg of the Hues of Happiness designer paper (6" X 12")
    • a share of the Glossy Dots gems
    • a share of the Parakeet Party 1/8" ribbon
    • the PDF tutorial with photos, measurements, step by step instructions and a supply list

    Add that Hues of Happiness stamp set or the bundle at 10% off. Message me here for that option.  

    Options:

    1. Get the pre-cut card kit, product listed above and the PDF tutorial here. 

    2. The PDF tutorial only is here

    3.  Get both of my card kits this month; see the second kit here. 

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