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Follow Your Art – more easy Double Wonder cards


I made another group of cards using the Double Wonder template. These are so quick and easy to make and the measuring sure isn't much when you consider it makes 11 cards!  

You start out with two pieces of 6" X 12" designer series paper. It does need to be double sided.

Download the template & directions here. Download Double Wonder cards & template

I chose to use the Follow your Art designer paper.  It will be perfect for all of my crafty friends and customers.  Did you know it's on sale right now?  It's just $4.60 instead of $11.50 right now?  It's on the Last Chance list here.  There are so many amazing deals right now! 

I'll show you each set of cards separately.  First up is Layout 1.  It's fun to mix and match the pieces of designer paper cut from the template. With double sided paper you get quite a few options.   

Next is Layout 2 using two 1" strips of DSP on each card.  You can jazz them up as much as you want; I kept them fairly simple using punches and die-cuts in my scraps. 

Lastly is Layout 3 and the bonus card on the right. 

I used the Crafting Forever stamp set (retiring) and just a few colors of ink; Pacific Point, Blushing Bride and Crushed Curry for sponging.  I did use the Crushed Curry ribbon on many of these cards and the Gingham Gala adhesive backed sequins.  They are both on sale too! 

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  • Double Pillar Window card technique with video; it’s so cool you’ll want to try it!


    I made this card on Tuesday's Live video; it's a Double Pillar Window card!  It has so much dimension and is also fun to play with. 

    I used the Stitched Rectangle dies – 4 different sizes – on this card. Two for the Country Gingham designer paper frame and two for the Navy frame/layer that's popped up.  *These are a must have! 

    *If you do have these dies I used the 5th & 3rd from the largest for the designer paper frame. For the card stock I used 6th and 2nd from the largest.

    As you can see, I used the Adorable Owls stamp set.  It's available with our Sale-a-Bration promotion in January & February 2023; while supplies last.  It's actually free with any $50 purchase.  See it here.  

    See the pillars under the top layer?  They are about 3/8" X 3" and fit right inside the DSP window under the upper layer.  They fold down flat for mailing.  

    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. Pillars – 2 pieces 3” X 1 7/8” DSP; scored every 3/8”
    • White 3 ½” X 2 ½” inside frame, Inside layer is 4 ¾” X 3 ½”

    Here's the inside view.  I colored the owls with Blends markers.  The stitched stars and clouds are from the Give it a Whirl dies seen here.  

    Click here to watch the video or click on the photo below.  I share this card and another special fun fold card.  

    Be sure to subscribe to my NEW YouTube Channel while you're there.  Unfortunately my former YouTube channel was hijacked and is no longer available.  

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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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  • More incredible By the Bay card samples!


    Yesterday I shared 5 gorgeous cards my team member Bobby made with the By the Bay suite. See the entire suite here. 

    She is our Artist of the Month on my Flowerbug's Team and chose the Seaside Bay bundle for her projects.  She is a very talented stamper and a fabulous photographer too! 

    This first card is unbelievable Pillar Pop-Up card and was cased from Rachel Tessman. 

    It's so cool!  This card truly shows off this suite and the stunning gold accents in the By the Bay designer paper.  

    Can you see the little DSP pillars in the photo below?  The entire upper panel is adhered to two little pillars and they fold flat for mailing too.  I had to make one myself and chose to use the Adorable Owls for my card.  You can see it here on my video.  Measurements too! 

    This next card is a Book Binding fold. Her card base is Balmy blue and that pretty shell designer paper is adhered to narrow White layers. 

    It also shows off the soft Balmy Blue variegated ribbon that's new in our Spring catalog.  

    When making a book binding fold card you will adhere the front left edge to the back so only the large layer on the left opens.  Tip: If adding ribbon you may want to wrap it behind before you secure the scored edge together.  

    Measurements:

    • Balmy Blue 4 1/4" X 11" scored at 4 1/2" & 5 1/2"
    • White 4 1/8" X 7/8" and 4 1/8" square
    • DSP 3/4" X 4" and 4" square

    See the By the Bay 6 X 6" specialty designer paper here.  It's so beautiful I chose it for one of my January card kits to go.  I have just 3 left; see the kit or PDF here.  

    Next is a simple but super pretty card with just a square of the By the Bay designer paper set onto a layer of Gold Foil.  The nice thing about doing this is you can die-cut your elements from the center of the Gold foil and no one can tell!  


    Cards with mostly White draw your eye to the main element as you can see here.  She stamped her greeting on the White layer before texturing it with the Timeworn Type embossing folder seen here.  Pool Party is her accent color.  

    Measurements:

    • The DSP is 2 7/8" square and the gold foil is 3" square. 
    • The white layer is 4" X 5 1/4" and Pool Party is 4 1/8" X 5 3/8" 

    Her next card is an easel card and it shows off the clam shell die in the Seaside Bay bundle.  It is scored and hinges open to reveal a pretty pearl gem inside.  

    She cased it from Julia Quinn.  That pretty clam shell and the designer paper layer is what holds the easel up.  So neat!  

    Measurements:

    • Balmy Blue 5 1/2" X 4 1/4"
    • Sahara Sand easel 5 1/4" X 8" scored at 4 and 6"
    • White – 2 pieces measuring 5 1/8" X 3 7/8"
    • DSP one at 5 X 3 3/4" and one at 5" X 1 1/2" 

    Next and last is an exquisite card featuring just Sahara Sand, foils and white.  Love the soothing colors here!

    This pretty card was cased from Gail Ellis and shows off the textured die-cuts when done in foil. 

    Measurements:

    • White 5 1/4" X 4" and 5 1/4" X 2 3/4"
    • DSP squares 1 1/2"
    • Sahara Sand squares 1 5/8" squares & two strips for the torn edge on the shells area 
    • two gold strips 1/2" X 5 1/4"

    I hope you've enjoyed seeing the beautiful cards Bobby created to show off the Seaside Bay bundle. She sure did a fantastic job didn't she? 

    See the entire By the Bay suite here. 

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    Sale-a-Bration & the Spring Catalog!


    Order online using the links below:

    January Host code links: FYRQ94HR or 69GXSA3B

    Get free Pastel Sequins with online orders over $55 when using the host code above! 

    January Host code links: FYRQ94HR or 69GXSA3B

     Earn free products with my loyalty rewards! 

    Click here to download yours and earn a $50 shopping spree!

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    Best Deal Ever on the Starter kit here!

    Choose $175 in products for just $129 plus the new mini machine!

    Or choose $175 for $99 without a new Mini.  AMAZING!

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