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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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  • Be Dazzling specialty paper is sold out! Fabulous Summer Shadow dies projects with video!


    I cannot believe the many ways you can use these Summer Shadow dies seen here!  I shared two bright, fun cards yesterday here and have more yet today. 

    I sure love the leaves in Coastal Cabana & Pool Party!  The flowers are Melon Mambo & Blushing Bride.  

    The greeting is from the coordinating stamp set in the Annual Catalog called Shaded Summer seen here. I love the greetings & font in this set! That heat embossed greeting/die-cut is from the Messages die. 

    Next up I created some colorful cards using the Sale-a-Bration Be Dazzling specialty designer paper.  As of today this paper is SOLD OUT unfortunately.  They did predict they'd run out of this paper before Sale-a-Bration is over. 

    Just so you know, these Summer Shadow dies (and the Sheep dies) are also expected to run out! 

    I used Blends markers to color my flowers.  You can see this in the video below.  The card base is Granny Apple Green and the vertical strips are Poppy Parade on the left & Magenta Madness on the right. 

     Which is your favorite? 

    I'm so sorry that this gorgeous paper is unavailable now.  I hope most of you ordered it while you could!  

    Below is the video where I share lots of cards featuring the Summer Shadow dies and the Shaded Summer stamp set. Click on the photo to watch. 

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  • The pretty Summer Shadow dies unleashed my creativity!


    I sure had fun playing with the Summer Shadow dies this week. I planned to make 3 cards and ended up with 6! I had to make myself stop, which rarely happens. I started out with this amazing card inspired by one made by Beth McCullough. 

    I die-cut a bunch of flowers & leaves from Mango Melody, Granny Apple Green Coastal Cabana and Magenta Madness and added them to Black CS that I embossed with the Hello & Thank you embossing folders.  The greeting from Shaded Summer is on a die-cut from the Messages die.  See the pink & black gingham ribbon?  It's originally Black & White but I colored it with my Magenta blends marker.

    As you can see in these eye catching cards you can do a lot with these dies!  

    I also made this neat card with a paper piecing technique.  I inserted petals into the outline flower and secured them with tape. The black & White DSP behind the fie-cuts is from the Pattern Party DSP.  It's a huge pack of 48 sheets – a hostess choice with orders over $150 seen here or on page 171 of the annual catalog. 

    The colors are Coastal Cabana, Magenta Madness, Black, White & Mango Melody. 

    The Summer Shadow dies are free during Sale-a-Bration (this promo ends Sept 30th).  Now is a great time to stock up on essentials when you earn free products with your orders.  Card stock, inks, In Colors, Blends markers, Designer Paper etc.  Check these dies out here!  

    I have more Summer Shadow projects to share with you tomorrow! Or check out the FB Live replay video here. 

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    Host code: T7VSZQ64

    *click here to order

    Get a pkg. of Holiday Rhinestones with a $50 online order from me in September! 

    Order here

    All online orders will receive a free PDF tutorial filled with projects featuring

    the Painted Christmas Suite!

    BEST DEAL!

    Get a Free Bundle  from the Holiday Catalog when you choose the Starter kit!  Plus pick out $125 in product of your choice for just $99 and shipping is free! 

    You're getting up to $185 in products for just $99!

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  • Easy 8 Card Wonder with Christmas Season


    Last month my local gals made these cards at class.  It's made with my Easy 8 Card Wonder template.  I just love creating my own designer paper with our gorgeous colors and stamped images!  It's one of my favorite things to create.   

    I chose to use these colors: Old Olive, Early Espresso, Rich Razzleberry, Cajun Craze & Bermuda Bay.

    The stamps include Little Delights, Sparkle of the Season, Thinking, Thanks & Peace; all from the 2021 Holiday Catalog. 

    I stamped an entire 8 1/2" X 11" piece of White card stock using the Christmas Season stamp set.  On the reverse side of this is the printed template so I know just where to cut each piece! 


    You can get the PDF tutorial for this one sheet wonder here on my Tutorial Shop.  Once purchased you'll receive it via email.  Be sure to check your spam or junk folder for it! 

    *Those who've purchased this tutorial from me from my Shop have been sent an updated file free of charge!  

    This tutorial includes 4 different sets of card ideas featuring some of my favorite stamp sets in the past year. 


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    September Specials

    Host code: T7VSZQ64

    *click here to order

    All online orders will receive a free PDF tutorial filled with projects featuring

    the Painted Christmas Suite!

    Get a pkg. of Holiday Rhinestones with a $50 online order from me in September! 

    Order here

    BEST DEAL!

    Get a Free Bundle  from the Holiday Catalog when you choose the Starter kit!  Pick out $125 in product of your choice for just $99 and shipping is free!  

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