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One Horse Open Sleigh Spanner fun fold card

I was surprised to see the One Horse Open Sleigh designer paper back in stock.  It was unavailable last week but it's back now.  I featured it in one of my July card kits to go.  See it here online.

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This designer paper is so pretty; it's filled with beautiful scenes and soft prints. 

It's called a spanner card because of it's unique fold – the horizontal layer spans the card from side to side.  

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I added a few die-cut trees on the right side.  I colored them with Blends markers – adding brown and Gray Granite to the white. The greeting is from the Lasting Joy stamp set. 

The Gray Granite card base is a simple 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" scored at 4 1/4".  Then you cut up to the score line at the 1 1/4" mark on front; on both sides. 

I added designer paper to the center panel and also to both side panels.  The horizontal piece 'spans' under the to side panels like this: 

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Measurements:

• Card base 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" score at 4 1/4".  Cut up to the score line at 1 1/4". 
• Horizontal layer 5 1/2" X 1"
• Designer paper 2 3/4" X 4" and two pieces 1" X 4" for the sides. 

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This card was included in both my PDF tutorial and the pre-cut card kit to go; each card is a fancy fold.  I have just two kits left.  You can see them both here along with other kits and tutorials.  

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• Lots to see in this month’s Control Freak’s Blog hop!

  February 19, 2022

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  The theme for February's Blog Hop is projects for our friends! 

  There's a lot of talent in the Control Freaks group; be sure to click on each icon at the end of each post to see it all.   

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  If you just stopped in from Bree's blog I'm sure you enjoyed her projects. She is uber creative!

  My first card features the Floating Technique. It gives the illusion that your paper is floating on the card.  

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  I adhered random sizes of card stock strips onto a piece of Window Sheet and used our largest circle in the Layering Circles dies  to die-cut it out.  I've been making monochromatic cards lately and chose my favorite blue/green hues of Bermuda Bay, Pool Party & Coastal Cabana.  

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  • This circle is added with Stampin' Dimensionals onto White CS that's been embossed with the Tasteful Textile embossing folder. 
  • The 'Thanks' is made with our Amazing Thanks dies from the January-June catalog. 
  • The 'Friend' greeting was fussy cut from the Special Moments stamp set.
  • Those pretty rhinestones are from a new release coming out in March called the Wave Collection.  Rhinestones in blues & greens!! 

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  I recently made a card with the Hello Ladybug using Magenta Madness with Black and wanted to try it out with Coastal Cabana too. I found out that our new Supple Shimmer specialty paper works great for wings! It's pretty & iridescent.

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  It's also what I like to call Black & White with a 'pop' of color.  A bit of black on a card makes other colors 'show up' and be noticed. 

  This card is an easy fun fold.  Turn any basic card into a fun fold with these measurements: 

  • Card base 5 ½” X 8 ½”, score at 2 1/8” & 4 ¼”
  • White (X 2) 3 ½” X 4 ¾”
  • 3 ¾” X 5” Black

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  The stamped images are all from the Hello Ladybug stamp set.  It's in a bundle with the punch at 10% off when purchased together.  

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  Thanks so much for stopping in today. Click on the icon below to see what Cindy has created for you. You won't want to miss it! 

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• Hello Ladybug & Island Vibes paired up in this easy Fun Fold card

  February 18, 2022

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  I played with the Hello Ladybug stamp set & punch bundle for Tuesday's FB Live this week. Each card uses the punch in a different way!  See the video here.  Here's one of the cards we made: 

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  The colors are Granny Apple Green, Magenta Madness, Black & White. It's a bright and happy card for sure! I used the Island Vibe stamp set for the greenery; it's in our Sale-a-Bration offering and free with a $50 order through February.  

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  If you ever want to turn a traditional card into a fun fold you cannot get easier than this one!  Score your 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" card base at 4 1/4" (or fold it in half) then fold the front in half again.  

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  Click here to see this Hello Ladybug stamp set & punch bundle.  It's just $32.25 and 10% off! 

  Measurements:

  • Card base 5 ½” X 8 ½”, score at 2 1/8” & 4 ¼”
  • White (X 2) 3 ½” X 4 ¾”
  • 3 ¾” X 5” Black

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  Click on the photo below to watch the video and see all three unique cards using this fun Ladybug Builder punch by Stampin' Up! Don't forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel here too! 

   

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• Brilliant Accordion Fun Fold card; it’s a big WOW!

  February 17, 2022

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  If you ever want to impress someone with an extra special hand made card, try one of these Accordion cards.  They are so easy to make it looks fancy and a bit tricky. 

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  I used the Daffodil Afternoon designer paper from our current Sale-a-Bration promotion. You can see it here and get it free with any $50 Stampin' Up! order.  

  The neat greetings are all from the Special Moments stamp set; another free choice from our Sale-a-Bration promotion through February.  See all of our free SAB choices here. 

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  • The colors are Crushed Curry & Mossy Meadow with a bit of Flirty Flamingo.
  • Beautiful Layer dies – greeting die-cut shapes 
  • Medium Daisy punch – flowers (sponged color on the edges)
  • Daffodil dies – stems & daisy centers 
  • Bough punch – leaves

   The fold is actually quite simple for the inside of this card.  I hope you watch the video below to see how it's done.  

  Accordion card measurements: 

  • Card base 5 ½” X 8 ½”
  • DSP 5 ¼” X 10” scored at 2”, 3”, 4”, 5”, 6”, 7” & 8”
  • Vanilla 3 ½” X 4 ¾” for front & 1 ¾” X 4 ¾” inside
  • Front DSP 1 ½” X 3 ½”, Mossy CS 3 ¾” X 5”

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  Click on the photo below to watch the video.  This card is the last project; you'll see one other fun fold cards and a sketch card idea. 

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