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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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  • Beautiful Blooms is the gorgeous Paper Pumpkin ‘Add-On’ dies


    Make the most of your Paper Pumpkin crafting with the Beautiful Blooms Dies add-on seen here!

    These four exclusive dies are the perfect way to keep the creativity going, because they coordinate beautifully with the January, February, and March kits!

    Make sure to subscribe so you can purchase the add-on! Message me to learn more or click here to subscribe. Once you’re a subscriber you can get the refills and add-ons to so many past kits! http://www.stampinup.com/…/paperpumpkin-refills…

    If you subscribe by March 10th you’ll receive the Fluttering Garden kit. Plus, besides the usual coordinating stamp set it will include a BONUS stamp set!

    Each month I send a bunch of bonus projects to my subscribers AND my TEAM! Don’t miss out on the fun of receiving a special kit in the mail each month. Click here to get yours.

    Here’s the graphic showing you some sneak peeks of last month’s Bonus Projects:

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    February Specials

    Product of the Month is the new Painted Illusions 12 X 12″ designer paper

    Get the NEW Stampin’ Positioner FREE when you choose the Starter Kit in February! Click here

    Bonus Days – Redeem your coupons in February!

    February’s PDF of the Month!

    Two NEW kits just released here:

    Check out the Last Chance List; new items are added and available

    while supplies last

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  • Sweet & Simple Treat pouch with free project sheet & video


    I shared this neat treat pouch on last week’s Live video. It’s super simple and requires a 6″ X 12″ sheet of designer paper.

    I made one before and one during the video. The left pouch above features the Made with Love designer paper. The right one uses the Lovely & Beautiful specialty designer series paper.

    What I like about this is there’s no special measuring; just score on the lines on the template in the project sheet seen below. The belly band makes closure easy and you can decorate the front in any way you’d like. It’s 1 1/4″ X 10 1/2″. Watch the video to see how I form it around the pouch. There’s no need to score it; just bend at the folds leaving a bit of room for sliding it off.

    I used the 1 3/4″ circle punch and the To the Point punch. The greetings are from the Words of Beauty bundle seen here. The little heart punch is retired.

    I created a free project sheet with template for you. Click here to download it or print it.

    You can watch the short video below.

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    February Specials

    Product of the Month is the new Painted Illusions 12 X 12″ designer paper

    Get the NEW Stampin’ Positioner FREE when you choose the Starter Kit in February! Click here

    Bonus Days – Redeem your coupons in February!

    February’s PDF of the Month!

    Two NEW kits just released here:

    Check out the Last Chance List; new items are added and available

    while supplies last

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  • Stunning cards in the Full of Charm card kit to go; reserve yours now!


    I created these gorgeous, colorful cards from the Full of Charm Paper Pumpkin refill kit.

    The card kit includes the refill kit, gems, assorted pre-cut pieces, 12 envelopes and a spool of iridescent ribbon. I used the printed floral stencils in the kit along with blending brushes to create some of the pretty backgrounds.

    You will need the following to complete the cards: greeting stamps, Mossy Meadow & Peach Pie ink, blending brushes or sponges, Paper Trimmer, scissors and adhesives.

    I have a limited number of kits available; reserve yours here. It’s $30 and includes the PDF tutorial which is sent via email immediately after purchase. The kit is mailed at the end of the month (February).

    Check out all of my kits to go here. I have lots of kits available to choose from. Get more than one to save on shipping costs!

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    February Specials

    Product of the Month is the new Painted Illusions 12 X 12″ designer paper

    Get the NEW Stampin’ Positioner FREE when you choose the Starter Kit in February! Click here

    Bonus Days – Redeem your coupons in February!

    February’s PDF of the Month!

    Two NEW kits just released here:

    Check out the Last Chance List; new items are added and available

    while supplies last

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