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Sending Cheer Diamond Flap card – free project sheet & video

We made this adorable cards at my November card clubs.  They could choose between Christmas & birthday. I love it when products are this versatile!

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The Sending Cheer stamp set and dies are on the Last Chance list now and both are reduced in price!  Originally this bundle was $53 but now it's just $38.40! The stamp set is $14.40 and the dies are $21; they do have to be purchased separately to get the discounted price. 

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I'll start with the Christmas version.  The colors are Poppy Parade, White & Shaded Spruce. Isn't the Santa hat adorable?! 

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This fun fold might look difficult but if you watch the video here you'll find it's quite easy.  It involves a bit of scoring and trimming. The diagonal square layer is separate from the card base.  The designer paper is the Merry, Bold & Bright seen here.  I'm featuring it in one of my pre-cut card kits to go this month; click here to see it. 

The inside layer is textured with the Christmas Tidings embossing folder seen here.  It's retiring and discounted. 

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The inside greeting is from the Beary Cute stamp set. I sure love this fold!

Here is the birthday version using the same Merry, Bold & Bright designer paper seen here.  It's so versatile! 

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The colors here are Blueberry Bushel, White & Lemon Lime Twist. We fussy cut the gift and added that neat ribbon die-cut over it.  

Products used:

• Basics 3D (dots – Online Exclusive) & Merry Melody embossing folders
• Tailored Tags dies
• Adhesive-Backed Iridescent discs
• In Color Baker's Twine
• stamps – Enjoy the Rhythm 

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*click here to download or print the free project sheet for these cards.  Download Nov '23 Sending Cheer Diamond flap card

See how this card is made with this video seen here; or click below. 

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• How to use leftover pieces to create projects

  December 18, 2023

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  I'm sure you have a few piles of extra die-cuts, greetings or stamped images leftover from other projects right?  I seem to have lots! I give bunches of these to my friend Joanne in AZ as she loves to use them to remake cards to benefit the needy. 

  I had a few extra Santa hat die-cuts left from this project. 

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  It's made with the Sending Cheer bundle. I shared this diamond flap card on a video here.  Unfortunately the dies are sold out but the stamp set is hugely discounted right now; see it here. It was $24 and is now $14.40. 

  I had enough die-cuts and other elements left to create a few more cards; here's one:

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  The layout is quite similar but it's not a fun fold card. Simple but cute! I used Poppy Parade for this card base. The colorful designer paper is the Merry, Bold & Bright but it's also sold out now.  Our Last Chance sale from the Holiday catalog is really reducing our options!  

  Here's a different card layout using similar pieces: 

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  I had a leftover textured layer that was perfect for the Santa element. It's the Christmas Tidings embossing folder – discounted on the Last Chance sale and seen here. 

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  Easy-peasy and two more Christmas cards made. 

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• Fragrant Forest & Countryside Corners in a fun fold layout with video

  December 15, 2023

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  I've been sharing my Fragrant Forest projects from last week's Live; this is the third one. I have a video below to watch plus free project sheets for each card too.  See this stamp set here.

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  I chose a simple color combo of White & Pretty Peacock. The designer paper on the upper flap is the Hello, Irresistible from our Online Exclusives line. 

  The die-cuts are the Countryside Corners from the Annual catalog; seen here. Can you see the raised lines on the inside white? I used my Simply Scored 1/4" from each edge. 

  Here's the free project sheet with measurements, photo and more: Download Fragrant Forest Funfold card

  I couldn't decide if I like the clean look of the card on the lower right or the added forest on the lower left card. Which do you prefer? 

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  Here's the inside view of the upper left card.  I used the Lasting Joy stamp set for my greeting and sentiments. I find I'm reaching for this one often. See it here. 

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  You might wonder just how I achieved inking only the bottom half of this stamp on the inside of the left card above. Watch the video here. 

  I cut my stamp apart! 

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  Cutting your stamps can make them so much more versatile!  And they fit right back together on your block if you do want to use the entire stamp.  Try it! 

  Click here or on the photo below to watch my video.  Please subscribe to my YouTube channel too!  

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• Free Shipping Thursday!! And a quick & pretty card with Fragrant Forest

  December 13, 2023

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  Stampin' Up! announced that Thursday, December 14th is a day of FREE shipping! 

  All orders over $75 will have no added cost of shipping. 

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  Start making your list!

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  On last week's Live video I featured the Fragrant Forest stamp set. Trees are one of my 'go to' choices for card making; I like most botanical images though. I find them comforting and versatile and this large background stamp is truly beautiful. 

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  I kept my colors to White & Pretty Peacock. If you ever struggle with color combos try just one with White or Vanilla; they're usually quite beautiful. 

  Dies used here include the Countryside Corner dies (2023-24 annual catalog) & Forever Forest dies (2023 Holiday catalog) for the die-cut mountains on the bottom of the card . The greeting die-cut is from the Stylish Shapes dies; a definite must have! See the Fragrant Forest stamp set here. 

  Here's the inside view: 

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  Here's a free project sheet for this card; click on this link to download it.  Download Frosty Fragrant Forest card

  You might wonder just how I achieved the bottom half of this stamp on the inside of the card. Watch the video here. 

  I cut my stamp apart! 

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  Cutting your stamps can make them so much more versatile!  And they fit right back together on your block if you do want to use the entire stamp.  Try it! 

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  Click here or on the photo below to watch my video.  Please subscribe to my YouTube channel too!  

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