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Cute as a Bug fun fold kit to go or PDF tutorial

Here’s the second kit to go I’m offering in January; the Cute as a Bug fun fold card kit:

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Stampin’ Up! knocked it out of the park with this CUTE designer series paper! *see it online here It’s unique color combinations and whimsical critters make creating with it so enjoyable.

I created 5 different fun fold layouts and doubled them for a total of 10 unique cards.

The PDF tutorial includes step by step directions, photos, measurements and a supplies list. I also recorded a video tutorial exclusively to those who purchase it or the kit to go. This tutorial is just $16 and can be seen here.

The pre-cut kit to go can be seen here. Reserve it now and it will be mailed out later this month (likely around the 22nd of January).

The kit includes the following: 1/2 pkg of the Cute as a Bug DSP, a share of the Ladybug Garden epoxy gems, the Old Olive rick-rack ribbon and exclusive video link. It also includes 10 pre-cut cards! Everything is cut for you except your new designer paper. You’ll use the measurements in the PDF tutorial to do that; it’s easy! Then just assemble and add your stamped images to the greeting pieces provided. (Any greetings will work; feel free to use what you have).

My kits are super easy to complete. I get tons of compliments and repeat customers each month.

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See all of my PDF tutorials and pre-cut kits to go here.

January Specials:

January Specials:

Bonus days are here!

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Get this free PDF with all online orders in January!

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The 2026 Spring Catalog is live!

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January’s Product of the Month
Fabulous Sayings set
Get it for $5 with any $75 purchase

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Check out the newest Kits in our Kit Collection here.

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• Trusty Tools single gatefold card with the Sale-a-Bration Trusty Toolbox designer paper

  February 15, 2024

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  Last week I shared the projects featuring the Trusty Tools bundle and the Trusty Toolbox designer paper in my weekly video. I've shared the free project sheets for two of those in the last two blog posts. 

   

  
  
  
  
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  Today I'll focus on the third project on the right – a single gate-fold card with a 'faux' toolbox on the front.  

  
  
  
  
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  I love this greeting!  It's from the Trusty Tools bundle seen here.  The tools in front are all fussy cut from the Trusty Toolbox designer paper (and Holographic specialty paper in the Annual Catalog) although a few of the dies in the bundle coordinate with the paper. 

  
  
  
  
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  I did not create a project sheet for this project but I will provide the measurements:

  Measurements:

  • Gray Granite card base 6 1/2" X 5 1/2" score at 4 1/4" plus die-cut tool box pieces 
  • DSP – front is 2" X 5 1/4", inside is 4" X 5 1/4" plus fussy cut tools
  • Black 3 1/2" square
  • White greeting layer 2 3/4" X 1"; inside is 3 1/4" square

  Here's the inside view: 

  
  
  
  
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  I also shared this adorable treat box on the video as well as another cool fun-fold card; I hope you watch it! 

  
  
  
  
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  Below is the video where I demo how to make it.  Click here or on the photo below to watch this and two more projects featuring this bundle and designer paper. 

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  February Specials: 

  Earn FREE products with your Stampin' Up! purchase during

  Sale-a-Bration! *click here

  
  
  
  
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  *current host code link: 4BXU7SGH 

  It's the best time to get a pre-paid Sale-a-Bration subscription

  & earn free Sale-a-Bration products!  

  
  
  
  
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  Get a free Gold Foiled cards & envelopes kit

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  All online orders in February will receive this free tutorial with 8 projects!

  
  
  
  
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• Trusty Tools ‘Toolbox’ Treat box with video & free project sheet!

  February 14, 2024

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  Happy Valentine's Day! 

  I had to try my hand at making a treat box using the Trusty Toolbox designer paper. So I came up with this & shared it on last week's video here.

  
  
  
  
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  Isn't it adorable?  It holds quite a few candy treats plus there's room for a gift card too. I plan to give this to my husband today.

  I decided to change it up a bit and added a pegboard (made with the Trusty Tools' dies seen here) to the back of my second box.

  
  
  
  
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  The tools in the box are cut from the Trusty Toolbox designer paper seen here. You can use the Trusty Tools dies for some of them as they coordinate wonderfully.  But honestly I fussy cut most of them. 

  
  
  
  
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  Details:

  • The box is 3 1/2" wide and the 1 1/2" deep & high. The pegboard is 4 1/2" tall. 
  • The 'Celebrate' greeting is from the Thoughtful Moments dies & emboss folder seen here.  My new favorite! I added ink after I cut the word out using my brayer very, very gently. *watch the video to see how
  • There are two handles glued back to back in the center. 
  • The tools are adhered to the front, center layer and the back to give depth & interest to the box. 
  • The tool designer paper on the front & sides are also from the Trusty Toolbox designer paper from our Sale-a-Bration catalog. 

  
  
  
  
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  Aren't they just adorable?!  What a great little treat to give to the guys?  And why not the gals too?  

  Click here to download or print the free project sheet for this cute box: Download Trusty Toolbox treat box

  
  
  
  
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  I shared a double box card and a second card all using the same colors & products in the video below. I hope you're inspired by it! 

  
  
  
  
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  Below is the video where I demo how to make it.  Click here or on the photo below to watch this and two more projects featuring this bundle and designer paper. 

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  February Specials: 

  Earn FREE products with your Stampin' Up! purchase during

  Sale-a-Bration! *click here

  
  
  
  
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  *current host code link: 4BXU7SGH 

  It's the best time to get a pre-paid Sale-a-Bration subscription

  & earn free Sale-a-Bration products!  

  
  
  
  
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  Get a free Gold Foiled cards & envelopes kit

  with online orders over $55 in February

  
  
  
  
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• A special Trusty Tools Double-box fun fold card – free project sheet & video tutorial

  February 12, 2024

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  We made this fabulous men's fun-fold card at my January Card Clubs; I also shared it on last week's Live video too.  

  
  
  
  
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  It features Gray Granite, Crushed Curry, Poppy Parade & White plus a bit of our Holographic specialty paper for the wrench die-cut.  

  This double box fun fold card can be positioned two ways – horizontal like this or vertical where the left box is the bottom. 

  A few details:

  • All 3 die-cuts on the front are from the Trusty Tools bundle & die set.
  • The neat textured Gray Granite layer is Metal Place 3D embossing folder. 
  • The tool designer paper is the Trusty Toolbox 12" DSP – seen here.  It's free during Sale-a-Bration with any $50 purchase.  I'm actually surprised they haven't run out of it yet!!

  If you order the Trusty Tools bundle you can earn the coordinating Trusty Toolbox designer paper FREE! It's $54.75 for the bundle.

  
  
  
  
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  For greetings I also used the Throughout the Year stamp set for additional options. See it here.  

  
  
  
  
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  I've used this stamp set so often!  It seems to have just what I need and I LOVE the fonts! 

  
  
  
  
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  Click on this link to download or print the free project sheet. It has measurements, directions, photos and products used.   Download Jan 24 Trusty Tools Box fold here

  
  
  
  
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  Below is the video where I demo how to make it.  Click here or on the photo below to watch this and two more projects featuring this special bundle and designer paper. 

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  February Specials: 

  Earn FREE products with your Stampin' Up! purchase during

  Sale-a-Bration! *click here

  
  
  
  
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  *current host code link: 4BXU7SGH 

  It's the best time to get a pre-paid Sale-a-Bration subscription

  & earn free Sale-a-Bration products!  

  
  
  
  
  Save
  

  
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  Get a free Gold Foiled cards & envelopes kit

  with online orders over $55 in February

  
  
  
  
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  All online orders in February will receive this free tutorial with 8 projects!

  
  
  
  
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