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A unique fun-fold card with Thoughtful Moments Hybrid embossing folder tips with video & free project sheet


For last week's video I highlighted the Thoughtful Moments Hybrid embossing folder.  Once I used it I was hooked!  It's fast & easy!  I hope you watch the video here or below; you'll be amazed! 

The cards today are both unique fun folds that can easily include a gift card option.  

This card features Misty Moonlight, White & Fresh Freesia. The pretty paper is the Flight & Airy designer paper from our Sale-a-Bration catalog.  It's free with a $50 order.  See it here. 

Here's how the card opens. See the gift card inserted into the left side pocket?  It's so easy to make – a simple cut on the front layer up to the score line. Then adhere the outer and lower sides to form a pocket.  

I cased this card from my friend Susie Wood; she is a master designer of fun fold cards.  See here blog here; she usually posts measurements and great directions. 

Here's her original card she sent me: 

I lover her style so much! She used the Poetic Expressions designer paper and the gorgeous Thoughtful Expressions bundle; both from the 2024 Spring catalog. 

Notice I changed the side I cut the gift card on; see the difference in the two cards below?  I wanted to see how it worked and it is just fine either way. 

I used the new brayer to add ink to the folder, added the large die, then white card stock before I ran it through my Cut & Emboss machine. I got a nice handful of inked and embossed greetings! It's so very cool; I hope you watch the video!! 

This Thoughtful Moments Hybrid embossing folder comes with a set of dies too.  See it here.  

*Click on this link to see the free project sheet with measurements & photos.  Download Vertical gift card with Thoughtful Moments

I made the pretty card below during the video. 

My colors include Pebbled Path, White & Petal Pink.  The pretty papers are from the Softly Stippled designer paper seen here, also in the 2024 Sale-a-Bration catalog.  It's free with any $50 purchase from Stampin' Up! through  February; or while supplies last.  

The floral paper I used is originally white with Pebbled Path; I added Petal Pink ink to the flowers with a sponge dauber. 

Note the layered scalloped labels under the double-layered greeting.  These are from the Thoughtful Expressions dies seen here.  They're a gorgeous set of dies you will want to consider. Originally I did not get the coordinating stamp set, but I did order it now because I've seen so many beautiful samples using it.  We're all enablers! 

Below is a sample of the many ways you can ink the greetings.  I cannot say how much I love this folder & dies bundle!

Details on these die-cuts seen above:

  • The top two in bold Pebbled Path were embossed and cut from White paper. After I cut and embossed them I rolled the inked brayer over them very, very lightly. *see video!
  • Celebrate & Thank you with a thin inking were done by inking the folder with the brayer, adding the die and White card stock, then running it through the Cut & Emboss machine. *it cuts and inks at the same time; with one pass! 
  • The Love You was done with both of the above techniques. Pebbled Path inside the folder and afterwards I brayered Petal Pink over the raised area.  

Below is the video you can watch to see these techniques using this amazing Hybrid embossing folder in action.  Don't forget to follow me on YouTube!  

Catch me Live tomorrow here – every Tuesday at 11 am CT I share a free live class!  

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January Specials: 

Get a free embellishment from the 2024 Spring catalog

with an online order over $55


*current host codes: TU26GCPZ or QS26PCUJ

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Reserve your Spring & Sale-a-Bration designer paper share

$18 for 78 sheets! (plus $7 shipping). Email me here

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I have several pre-cut card & scrapbook kits to go; ready to mail out!

Click here to see them all.

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  • The NEW Ornate Garden Suite; available today!


    Sadly Sale-A-Bration is over, but we don’t want the excitement to end. That’s why Stampin' Up! is giving us brand new product early with the release of the Ornate Garden Suite. It's an early release of new product from the upcoming annual catalog.  Everyone can order it in April!  See it here. 

    It includes a ton of options from two new stamp and die bundles to ribbons to designer paper and more!  Here's the list below. Click here for the full flyer:  ORNATE_GARDEN_US flyer

    If you love it all you can get everything at once; the entire collection with one item number!  Or pick and choose your favorites.  

     
    PRODUCT NAME ITEM NUMBER PRICE

    Ornate Garden Suite Collection

    154153

    $136.75 USD

    Ornate Thanks Bundle

    154115

    $46.75 USD

    Ornate Style Bundle

    154119

    $52.00 USD

    Ornate Floral 3D Embossing Folder

    152725

    $9.00 USD

    Ornate Garden Ribbon Combo Pack

    152479

    $7.00 USD

    Ornate Garden Specialty Designer Series Paper

    152488

    $15.00 USD

    Gilded Gems

    152478

    $7.00 USD

    Ornate Thanks Stamp Set

    149471

    $18.00 USD

    Ornate Style Stamp Set

    152572

    $21.00 USD

    Ornate Layers Dies

    152726

    $37.00 USD

    Ornate Borders Dies

    152724

    $34.00 USD

     

    Here's one of my favorite cards I made with these products.  It's Terracotta Tile with Early Espresso. The flowers are colored with Blends markers.  

    I love this suite of products so much I have several special offers for it.  The card above is one of the free cards you will receive when you purchase the Ornate Style bundle from me.   

    Or choose the Ornate Thanks bundle instead. If you buy either bundle you'll get a free 3 cards pre-cut kit from me!  Buy both or the entire suite and get a 6 cards pre-cut kit!  *see details below: 

    Here are some of the extras in the suite too. 

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    Two April ordering specials:

    All online orders in April will receive my tutorial of the month; with 16 cards

    featuring the Ornate Garden products seen here.

    Orders between $55 and $99 will receive a free Simple Shammy!

    Use this host code for April: MMM4SXSB  

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    Or….

    Join my $1000 party! 

    The first 10 people in April to order over $100 using this exclusive party host code 49HFZ6G3 will get a free Little Ladybug cards class that includes the stamp set and a 4 cards pre-cut kit! 

     


     

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  • Shimmer Detailed Laser-cut specialty paper; get it FREE today only.


    Today is the last day of Sale-a-Bration and the Shimmer Detailed Laser-cut specialty paper is one of the newest items.  You can see them all here. 

    I used the Perennial Essence designer paper with the gorgeous laser-cut paper. You get 6 sheets of this specialty paper in the pack.  I used just one sheet on these 9 cards and had some left! 

    The greetings are all from the Peaceful Moments stamp set seen here; it's been my favorite 'go to' set for greetings lately. 

    Stay safe everyone! 

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    Get double perks during the last 3 days of Sale-a-Bration! 

    Choose a 2nd free choice with orders through March 31st; while supplies last!

    You'll get a free choice from Stampin' Up! with each $50-100 purchase.

    Then you can choose another free set from me with an order between $55-99.

    Or choose any of these with an order over $100!  

    Choices include: Tags in Bloom or Rise & Shine sets, Power of Hope bundle, Lilypad dies or the Small Bloom punch. 

    Order online here and use this host code 4J7C9GFY  if your order is under $150.  If it's over $150 do not use a code; you'll receive your own host benefits. (Orders over $150 will receive one of the $100 choices seen above)

    And if your order is over $100 you should really choose the Stampin' Up! starter kit instead and get an extra $100 in free products!  **Contact me with any questions you may have at lagreff60@gmail.com

    Read about it here. Why not get your Stampin' Up! products at a discount?  It's the smart choice! 

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    March host code is 4J7C9GFY 

    1. All online orders will receive a free Mountain View pdf cards tutorial in an email.

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  • One Sheet Purse mini album; Double free Sale-a-Bration choices ends tomorrow!


    Here's a cute one sheet mini album you can make with one 12 X 12" designer paper sheet.  I made it during a recent Facebook Live.  See the video here. 

    I chose to use the Pleased as Punch Designer Series paper. It coordinates with four of our current punches; the Umbrella, Tulip, Small Blooms and Heart punch pack.  This paper is only available through March!  See it here and get it while you can. 

    The finished size is about 4" X 3". You can add photos anywhere including inside the pockets. 

    I used the Under My Umbrella bundle (seen here) and the Small Blooms punch for the flowers.  I rounded the corners with the Detailed Trio punch. 

    Measurements:

    • Start with an 8 X 12" sheet of paper
    • Score it at 4" on one side horizontally (Be aware of the direction of your paper!)
    • Rotate the paper and score it at 3", 6" and 9".  Cut up to the score line.  (See video; it starts about 19 minutes in.) 
    • The cover/wrap is 4" X 8 1/2" 

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    Get double perks during the last 3 days of Sale-a-Bration! 

    Choose a 2nd free choice with orders through March 31st; while supplies last!

    You'll get a free choice from Stampin' Up! with each $50-100 purchase.

    Then you can choose another free set from me with an order between $55-99.

    Or choose any of these with an order over $100!  

    Choices include: Tags in Bloom or Rise & Shine sets, Power of Hope bundle, Lilypad dies or the Small Bloom punch. 

    Order online here and use this host code 4J7C9GFY  if your order is under $150.  If it's over $150 do not use a code; you'll receive your own host benefits. (Orders over $150 will receive one of the $100 choices seen above)

    And if your order is over $100 you should really choose the Stampin' Up! starter kit instead and get an extra $100 in free products!  **Contact me with any questions you may have at lagreff60@gmail.com

    Read about it here. Why not get your Stampin' Up! products at a discount?  It's the smart choice! 

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    March host code is 4J7C9GFY 

    1. All online orders will receive a free Mountain View pdf cards tutorial in an email.

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