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The last of the Beautiful Fun Fold card swaps

This is the last bunch of Fun Fold cards this week; each one has been made by my talented Flowerbug's Team.  

Sue made this pretty and unique card using the Positive Thought stamp set. 

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She is super creative and loves to create her own ideas.  Look at this unique card!

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She used the Positive Thoughts stamp set and the Cross of Hope dies (on sale right now for just $10.80; they were $27.00!)

Measurements:

• Petal Pink – 5 1/2" X 4 1/4"
• Blackberry Bliss 6 3/4" X 5 3/4" scored at 4"
• Whisper White – 7 1/2" X 5" scored at 3 5/8"

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Next is Karen's pretty card featuring the Magnolia Blooms stamp set and the Magnolia Lane designer paper.  This pretty paper is also on sale; at $8.05 right now while supplies last here.  She colored the flower in with the Petal Pink blends markers. 

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Measurements:

• Petal Pink 4 1/4" X 11" scored at 2 3/4" and 5 1/2", small layer is 3 1/4" square
• White inside is 4" X 5 1/4", front is 2 3/4" square
• Black is 3" square 

Candy made this beautiful card, also with the Positive thoughts stamp set and coordinating Nature's Thoughts dies.  

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That gorgeous rectangle die-cut is from the Ornate Layers dies here.  They're amazing!!!  Her colors are Rich Razzleberry, Very Vanilla, Crumb Cake and a splash of Coastal Cabana.  Here's the inside view:

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Measurements:

• Rich Razzleberry 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" scored at 2 1/8" from each end
• Very Vanilla inside is 5 1/4" X 4", plus a piece for the rectangle die-cuts
• Crumb Cake pieces are 1 7/8" X 5 1/4"

Mary made this pretty card using the Free as a Bird stamp set and the Bird Ballad designer paper. 

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The Bird Ballad designer paper is on the Last chance list now; it's on sale for $8.05 while supplies last.

She colored the birds with Blends markers; so soft and pretty!

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Measurements:

• Whisper White 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" scored at 2 1/8" from each end. The inside White Nested Label die-cut is 4 3/4" X 2 5/8"
• Front stamped layer and Bird Ballad designer paper piece are 2 1/4" X 3 3/4".  
• Pool Party layers 2 1/2" X 4" 

I hope you enjoyed this week of incredible fun folds.  If you missed any, click here, here and here to see them all! 

 

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• Encircled with Love meets Extraordinary Washi tape – video & free project sheet too!

  July 22, 2025

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  Here is one of the cards I shared on last week's Live video: 

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  There are quite a few products involved for such a simple card:

  • Encircled with Love stamp set
  • 2 circle punches – 1 3/4" & the new 1 7/8" circle punch
  • Banner dies seen here
  • Extraordinary Washi Tape & coordinating die-cut seen here
  • Eyelet Embossing folder

  I have two versions to share with you; which do you prefer?   

  Fresh Freesia/Petunia Pop/Lost Lagoon    or      Strawberry Slush/Flirty Flamingo/Old Olive? 

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  The Extraordinary Washi Tape has been out of stock for awhile now; it should be back this week!  See it here.  

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  Here's the free project sheet for these cards:  Click on the following link to print or download it. Download Encircled with Love Banner cards

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  Below is the video tutorial for this card and one for a shaker card tutorial.  Watch to get the tips for success on making shaker cards!

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• Best Tips for successful Shaker Cards with video tutorial!

  July 21, 2025

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  Who wouldn't like to receive a shaker card?!  They're fun, shakable and hard to resist playing with. 

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  I made a bunch of these for our July Team card swap featuring 'window sheets'. I love the fact that I could get multiple, colorful die-cut flowers with the Extraordinary Floral Washi Tape and the coordinating die-cut. Just add it to another piece of cardstock and die-cut. So fast & EASY! 

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  Notice the sponged green designer paper above. That is the Irresistible Designs 12" DSP seen here.  I added Olive ink to it with a Blending Brush; the printed embossed designs 'resist' the ink.  Pretty cool! 

  I used the Paper Tags stamp set – stamping the greeting directly onto the window sheet with Black Stazon ink. Then I turned it over to add a bit of Flirty Flamingo blends marker on the 'celebrate' part.  

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  My colors include Flirty Flamingo, Old Olive and White for a fresh floral card design. Want to know the steps to achieve a shaker card?  Best to grab the free project sheet below or watch the video tutorial. 

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  Here's the free project sheet with measurements for you. Click on the following link to print or download it.  Download Paper Tags Shaker Card

  
  

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  Below is the video tutorial for this neat shaker card.  Watch to get the tips for success on making one plus another pretty card featuring the Extraordinary Floral washi tape. 

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• Another ‘WOW’ card swap with the Beautiful Butterflies stained glass technique

  July 18, 2025

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  Today I have another stunning Team card swap made by Tracey featuring Window Sheets. She featured the Beautiful Butterflies bundle seen here:

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  Her colors include Shy Shamrock with Petunia Pop, Black, White & Gold embossing. 

  Here's how she made this card:

  1. Texture the White layer with the Hybrid embossing folder; add to the Petunia layer and the card base. 
  2. Ink the butterfly image in Versamark and stamp on the Window sheet. Heat emboss with Gold embossing powder. Die-cut with the coordinating die.  *she did say some of the embossing powder on the edge frayed off when it went through the die-cut.  
  3. Color the back of the butterfly with Blends markers.  Adhere to the White cardstock layer with Foam Strip adhesive in the center only. Add the center 'body' die-cut.
  4. Heat emboss the greeting onto the Black strip with White embossing powder.  Finish with gems. 

  Here's the full bundle that includes stamps, dies and a Hybrid embossing folder. What is a 'Hybrid Embossing folder?  It's where you can cut AND emboss/texture at the same time!

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  And look how she finished the inside!  She used the Baby Wipe technique to achieve a multi-colored butterfly. 

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  Thanks so much for your gorgeous card Tracey! 

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