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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:

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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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• Beautiful Earthen Elegance monochromatic card with video!

  August 16, 2023

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  I shared how to make this gorgeous card in a video a few weeks ago.  I liked it so much I decided to feature it at my August card clubs.  

  
  
  
  
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  I featured the Earthen Elegance designer paper and the Earthen Textures set & dies bundle seen here.  It's all Pretty Peacock and white! 

  
  
  
  
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  There are a ton of die-cuts on this card; all in white. After stamping the vases I sponged the edges with Pretty Peacock ink. 

  After we stamped one of the images in the set onto the large fan/leaf we folded it on the score lines and sponged ink onto the outer folds. 

  Another details – one one card I textured the DSP and then used a sanding block (or emery board) on the raised surface to show off the texture.  

  
  
  
  
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  This stamp set is full of beautiful gratitude greetings. 

  
  
  
  
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  You can see how this is made in the video here or click on the photo below to see it as well. I also share three other cards too. 

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  Free Gift with orders in August: 

  Get a pack of at least finished, handmade cards with orders over $50 this month. 

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  *cards are previous card kits to go; over the top and many fun folds. 

  
  
  
  
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• Another way to use the Gorgeous Garden dies in a fun fold card with video tutorial

  August 15, 2023

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  I shared this beautiful card on a recent video.  I sure had fun with the colors on this card!

  
  
  
  
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  It's a double-decker fun fold card.  It might look hard but it sure isn't!  All you need to add is a simple box between the middle layer and the inside back of the card.  Watch the video here to see how it's done.  

  
  
  
  
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  Using our Blending Brushes I added the three colors (Tahitian Tide, Brilliant Blue & Gorgeous Grape) to a piece of White cardstock.  I then used the Garden dies to die-cut it out.  I adhered this to the back of the card base before adding the 'box' to create the double-decker fun fold card. 

  I created a second colorful die-cut so I could add extra details to the cards.   

  Supplies:

  • Basic White & Brilliant Blue card stock
  • Vellum Basics specialty paper seen here
  • Inks – Brilliant Blue, Gorgeous Grape & Tahitian Tide
  • Lasting Joy stamp set seen here
  • Gorgeous Garden dies
  • Basic 3D embossing folders seen here
  • Stylish Shapes dies for the circles
  • Scalloped Contours dies for the scalloped rectangle
  • Blending Brushes

  
  
  
  
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  Double-decker card measurements:

  • White card 8 ½” X 5 ½” score at 2 1/8” & 4 ¼”, front textured layer is 1 7/8” X 5 ¼”,
  • White for die-cut 4” X 5 ¼”, Scalloped die-cut 3 1/8” X 4 ½”
  • Box is 3 ½” X 4” – score every ¾”
  • Circle die-cuts – 2 3/4" white & 3" blue 

  Here are both cards shown in the video below. 

  
  
  
  
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  See the Gorgeous Garden dies here. 

  
  
  
  
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  I made these cards on a recent video seen here.  Or click on the photo below to watch.  

  Don't forget to follow me on YouTube here or on Facebook here. 

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• Gorgeous Garden dies & Blending Brushes; wow!

  August 14, 2023

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  Check out this beautiful card made with the Gorgeous Garden dies!  

  
  
  
  
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  I think it's stunning.  Don't you love the pretty blending of the greens? I simply added one color to the finished die-cut.  I cut it out from Lemon Lime Twist cardstock and added Pretty Peacock ink with a blending brush in a few areas.  Easy!  

  I was surprised that the finished color (after adding Pretty Peacock to Lemon Lime Twist) was close to Shaded Spruce.  Who knew?!  So I added a 1/4" strip to the left edge of the card to bring in that color and also stamped the greetings in Shaded Spruce too.  

  Tip: Adding your colors in two or more ways to your project gives them a cohesive look. For example if I use green card stock I will add a layer of green or a stamped image. If you struggle with choosing color combinations stick with just two colors.  Or better yet try a monochromatic card – add one color to a neutral like white, browns or black.  

  
  
  
  
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  I used the Lasting Joy set for my greetings.  I really love this set with the mixed fonts; I find I use it often.  

  
  
  
  
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  I added a stitched circle to the left side to anchor the greeting.  Both of these dies are from the Stylish Shapes dies; they're a must have! See them here.  

  Here are the Gorgeous Garden dies. 

  
  
  
  
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  I made these cards on a recent video seen here.  Or click on the photo below to watch.  

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