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The easy way to make a ‘Fractured’ card! Video tutorial & free project sheet!

You may have seen these cards online lately; they're quite popular.  It looked s bit intimidating to me; I thought I'd have to do a lot of measuring to get the pieces to fit exactly.  

Well my team member Karen shared how to make them at our August Team meeting and I was surprised to learn it's quite easy peasy!  So I had to share the fractured card on a recent Live video so YOU could see how fun & quick it is.

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I chose to use the Hello, Irresistible designer paper and the Irresistible Blooms stamp set; both Online Exclusives. See all of our products available online here.  There are so many they have their own category!  

This card starts out with a full 4" X 5 1/4" layer of designer paper.  The center squares and strips are added on directly over the designer paper!  No measuring needed!!  

**Get the free project sheet here Download Irresistible Blooms Fractured card

This pretty designer paper is in low inventory.  Do you have it yet?  It's just beautiful!

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My center squares are approximately 2" in size and are from the Stylish Shapes dies – the middle die of the 5 square dies. I chose to add a 2 1/4" layer under my square.  

Tip: Once you adhere your square to the upper center (eyeballing, no measuring needed) you will start adding your 1/4" X 5" strips of card stock.  You start at the upper center.  Leave the excess strips hanging off the card until you're done; then just trim off.  *watch the video below to see my helpful tips for success. 

Here are both cards I shared in the video; one in Pretty Peacock and the other in Petal Pink. 

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Which do you prefer?  One is soft and pretty and the other is vibrant. I like the 1/4" strips to match the card base; I feel it gives a greater sense of continuity.  

I kept these cards quite simple but you could certainly add more to it.  

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Click here or on the photo below to watch the video.  I believe it will give you the confidence to try it.  

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• A special Trusty Tools Double-box fun fold card – free project sheet & video tutorial

  February 12, 2024

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  We made this fabulous men's fun-fold card at my January Card Clubs; I also shared it on last week's Live video too.  

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  It features Gray Granite, Crushed Curry, Poppy Parade & White plus a bit of our Holographic specialty paper for the wrench die-cut.  

  This double box fun fold card can be positioned two ways – horizontal like this or vertical where the left box is the bottom. 

  A few details:

  • All 3 die-cuts on the front are from the Trusty Tools bundle & die set.
  • The neat textured Gray Granite layer is Metal Place 3D embossing folder. 
  • The tool designer paper is the Trusty Toolbox 12" DSP – seen here.  It's free during Sale-a-Bration with any $50 purchase.  I'm actually surprised they haven't run out of it yet!!

  If you order the Trusty Tools bundle you can earn the coordinating Trusty Toolbox designer paper FREE! It's $54.75 for the bundle.

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  For greetings I also used the Throughout the Year stamp set for additional options. See it here.  

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  I've used this stamp set so often!  It seems to have just what I need and I LOVE the fonts! 

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  Click on this link to download or print the free project sheet. It has measurements, directions, photos and products used.   Download Jan 24 Trusty Tools Box fold here

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  Below is the video where I demo how to make it.  Click here or on the photo below to watch this and two more projects featuring this special bundle and designer paper. 

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  Get a free Gold Foiled cards & envelopes kit

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  All online orders in February will receive this free tutorial with 8 projects!

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• Two NEW kits in the Kit Collection plus tomorrow is the last day to get the Spring Paper Pumpkin kit

  February 9, 2024

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  Every month this year Stampin' Up! is adding TWO new kits in the online Kit Collection!  Today I'm sharing the February kits. 

  First up is the CUTE Happy Houseplants kit.

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  This kit is a home decor  kit of 4 framed houseplants! They're 7" square and includes everything you need to make them.  It's $25 and would make a FABULOUS gift! These would make a pretty addition to a bathroom, hallway or entrance.  

  See it here online. 

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  Next is a glitzy birthday card kit called the Birthday Sparkle kit seen here.  

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  This kit includes everything you need to crate these 12 projects!

  The all inclusive kit includes:
  *Birthday Sparkle Photopolymer Stamp Set
  *Clear Stamp Block
  *Early Espresso Stampin’ Spot
  *Step-by-step instructions
  *Precut pieces (No prep work! Get right to crafting)
  *Makes 6 cards and 6 gift tags
  *Cards: 3 each of 2 designs; folded card 5-1/2" x 4-1/4" 
  *Gift tags: 3 each of 2 designs; largest tag 2-1/4" x 3-1/2" 
  * 6 preprinted envelopes
  *Enough adhesive to complete projects
  *Gold glitter stickers and pressed wood picks.
  *Baker’s Twine in Early Espresso and White
  *A  printed designer box for storage or crafting on the go

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• Pretty cards in the Poetic Expressions card kit to go or PDF tutorial

  February 8, 2024

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  I chose to feature the Poetic Expressions designer paper for my February card kit to go because of it's soft & pretty patterns. 

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  Just beautiful & fresh color combos & layouts here. There are 5 sets of cards for a total of 10 in this kit to go; all featuring the pretty Poetic Expressions designer paper. A few are fancy fold layouts. 

  This kit includes the following:

  • All pre-cut card elements, die-cuts and punched pieces
  • 1/2 pkg Poetic Expressions designer series paper (6" X 12")
  • a share of the Adhesive-backed In Color dots
  • a share of Natural Wavy trim
  • the PDF tutorial with photos, measurements, step by step instructions and a supplies list.

  You will use a paper trimmer to cut your new designer paper, stamp your greetings and assemble! You'll enjoy stress free crafting with my kits to go and have leftover product & card ideas to make more! 

  The 10 cards & extra product is $28 plus shipping; see it here.  The PDF tutorial is $15 and can be seen here. 

  I used the Thoughtful Expressions, Filled with Happiness & Wild Fern stamp sets but you can substitute any greetings you already own. However if you'd like the Thoughtful Expressions bundle you can add it on with an extra 10% off and earn a free Sale-a-Bration choice!  *or add on any product valued over $30 and receive a free SAB choice. Contact me here. 

  This is the kit my subscribers will receive. If you'd like to receive a pre-cut cards kit (with extra products to make more) each month click here. It's $28 plus shipping and subscribers receive bonus products every few months.  

  *Reserve your kit by February 16th. This kit is mailed out at the end of February via Priority mail. The PDF tutorial is emailed to you immediately after payment. Please check your junk folder

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  Each month I offer two new kits.  I also have quite a few extras in my shop. See them all here.  Save on shipping and order more than one! 

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  February Specials: 

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