Easiest Shake Card Ever; plus the quickest Christmas cards you can make!!
Have you wanted to make a shaker card but didn't want to deal with the Foam Adhesive and window sheets? Well I have a solution for you! Use a clear envelope! Yes; it works beautifully!
I used one of the Wonder of the Season cards, cutting it down to 4" X 5 1/4" and adding another layered strip. I then inserted it into one of our clear envelopes (seen here) and folded the excess to the back, securing it with Tear & Tape. Then I added some Sequins for Everything and sealed it up. It's adhered to a Real Red card base and the greeting is adhered to the front.
The stamps are from the Tag Buffet stamp set.
You can watch how I did this in the video below; it's one of the first projects.
In the video I also shared the Wonder of the Season Memories & More projects. These cards are beautiful and filled with gold & red foil accents. I love these because they are super quick & easy! All I added were some Red rhinestones! No stamping or extra card stock!
You can use the 3 X 4" cards for the pretty card bases so the foil accents show. Or flip the front to the inside and use the larger 4" X 6" cards on the front. This way you can still see that pretty foil on the inside!
The colors include Bubble Bath, White and Lost Lagoon. During my video I shared another one with Boho Blue instead. It all depends on which sheet of the beautiful Flight & Airy designer paper you choose!
Did you wonder which dies I used on the designer paper and the greeting label? They're the Thoughtful Expressions dies – one of my new favorites. See them here.
See this pretty Flight & Airy designer paper here. It's free with any $50 purchase through February; while supplies last. Don't delay if you want it! I suspect this will be one of the firsts to sell out….
A unique fun-fold card with Thoughtful Moments Hybrid embossing folder tips with video & free project sheet
For last week's video I highlighted the Thoughtful Moments Hybrid embossing folder. Once I used it I was hooked! It's fast & easy! I hope you watch the video here or below; you'll be amazed!
The cards today are both unique fun folds that can easily include a gift card option.
This card features Misty Moonlight, White & Fresh Freesia. The pretty paper is the Flight & Airy designer paper from our Sale-a-Bration catalog. It's free with a $50 order. See it here.
Here's how the card opens. See the gift card inserted into the left side pocket? It's so easy to make – a simple cut on the front layer up to the score line. Then adhere the outer and lower sides to form a pocket.
I cased this card from my friend Susie Wood; she is a master designer of fun fold cards. See here blog here; she usually posts measurements and great directions.
I lover her style so much! She used the Poetic Expressions designer paperand the gorgeous Thoughtful Expressions bundle; both from the 2024 Spring catalog.
Notice I changed the side I cut the gift card on; see the difference in the two cards below? I wanted to see how it worked and it is just fine either way.
I used the new brayer to add ink to the folder, added the large die, then white card stock before I ran it through my Cut & Emboss machine. I got a nice handful of inked and embossed greetings! It's so very cool; I hope you watch the video!!
This Thoughtful Moments Hybrid embossing folder comes with a set of dies too. See it here.
My colors include Pebbled Path, White & Petal Pink. The pretty papers are from the Softly Stippled designer paper seen here, also in the 2024 Sale-a-Bration catalog. It's free with any $50 purchase from Stampin' Up! through February; or while supplies last.
The floral paper I used is originally white with Pebbled Path; I added Petal Pink ink to the flowers with a sponge dauber.
Note the layered scalloped labels under the double-layered greeting. These are from the Thoughtful Expressions dies seen here. They're a gorgeous set of dies you will want to consider. Originally I did not get the coordinating stamp set, but I did order it now because I've seen so many beautiful samples using it. We're all enablers!
Below is a sample of the many ways you can ink the greetings. I cannot say how much I love this folder & dies bundle!
The top two in bold Pebbled Path were embossed and cut from White paper. After I cut and embossed them I rolled the inked brayer over them very, very lightly. *see video!
Celebrate & Thank you with a thin inking were done by inking the folder with the brayer, adding the die and White card stock, then running it through the Cut & Emboss machine. *it cuts and inks at the same time; with one pass!
The Love You was done with both of the above techniques. Pebbled Path inside the folder and afterwards I brayered Petal Pink over the raised area.
Below is the video you can watch to see these techniques using this amazing Hybrid embossing folder in action. Don't forget to follow me on YouTube!
Catch me Live tomorrow here– every Tuesday at 11 am CT I share a free live class!
~~~
January Specials:
Get a free embellishment from the 2024 Spring catalog
Stampin' Up! is now releasing TWO new kits each month this year! They're part of the Kit Collection and a fabulous option for many crafters.
Most kits feature cardmaking but there are quite a variety available. See the card kits here and the crafting kits here.
Our collection is frequently changing as new kits are released and the availability of previous kits fluctuates. To know which kits are available it's best to look in the online store here.
~~~
First up is the Rock Legend kit. This is perfect for teens or musicians! It's sometimes difficult to find cards for this age group but they nailed it!
This all-occasion paper crafting kit comes with everything you need to make cards that totally rock. Create with die-cut paper pieces of electric guitars, lightning bolts, stars, and other awesome designs. Make eight cards (four each of two designs) with bold colors and preprinted sentiments to celebrate birthdays and more!
It would also make a great gift for teens or someone with teen kids or grandkids. See it here.
~~~
Next is the Panda Friends kit:
This kit includes cards in two different sizes to keep your crafting versatile and fresh. Use the preprinted sentiments to make quick multiples and send happy hello greetings to those you care about!
This would be a perfect kit for kids. It's easy with no inky mess since the greetings are printed. It's all inclusive so it's a complete kit; ready to go. See it here.
~~~
January Specials:
Get a free embellishment from the 2024 Spring catalog
Notice: LeeAnn Greff, Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator, Manager. The content of this website is my sole responsibility as an independent Stampin’ Up! demonstrator and the use of, and content of, the classes, services, or products offered on this website is not endorsed by Stampin’ Up! Copyright 2025
Leave a Reply