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 dies. The 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"
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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