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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!  

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  • 3 unique techniques on these pretty swap cards


    I'll be sharing our July Flowerbug Team swaps this week and next.  Our theme was to create our own backgrounds.  They came up with some amazing ideas.  I absolutely LOVE seeing their creativity and style.  

    First is a monochromatic card by Annette. I bet you'll never guess how she did this special background…..

    She used Orchid Oasis and Boho Blue ink spots and dragged the ink across her white card stock. One color in each direction.  I was shocked at how pretty and evenly colored it is. I think it looks like denim. It's the perfect way to highlight the pretty die-cut. I'm going to try this myself soon! 

    Her greeting is heat embossed with White embossing powder on a die-cut from this bundle.  

    She used the Wonderful Thoughts bundle seen here. 

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    Next is a pretty card that Monica made with the Color & Contour stamp set & Scalloped Contour dies. 

    She created a blended and masked background using Orchid Oasis and Daffodil Delight.  She added a bit of Pool Party on the flower and the card base too.  I love these colors together! 

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    And lastly today is a unique technique by Lori. I'm not sure I've done this one! Can you guess how she did it….?  

    She first scored her White card stock about 1" apart, on the diagonal. Then she folded the card stock on each score line and sponged Balmy Blue ink on each fold.  I know I've never done this one; at least in my memory I haven't.  So cool and very precise too!  

    She used the Circle Sayings bundle for her greeting & punch. The bird is water-colored with our watercolor pencils. 

    She used the new Bird's Eye View stamp set seen here.  She also stamped her envelope.  

    Stop back in for more Team swaps tomorrow! 

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  • Beautiful One Horse Open Sleigh Fancy Fold in a card kit to go or tutorial; you choose!


    My second card kit option in July features the new One Horse Open Sleigh 6 X 6" designer paper by Stampin' Up!  This new scenic paper is featured in our Online Exclusives here.  There are 5 designs and each is a fancy fold card.


    *this kit is not included in my July special of purchasing 2 past kits and getting a free stamp set (see below).

    You'll receive the following in the kit, which is sent out at the end of July::  

    •  A share of the 6 X 6" One Horse Open Sleigh Designer Paper
    • A share of Boho Blue ribbon
    • A share of the Adhesive-backed snowflake assortment
    • the pre-cut pieces to make the 10 cards including punched & die-cut pieces
    • the PDF tutorial

    The tutorial includes photos, step by step directions, a supplies list and measurements.  You'll receive the PDF tutorial in an email immediately after payment.  Please check your spam or junk folder. 

    Click here to order this pre-cut kit to go.  Or click here to get the PDF tutorial.  See all of my kit & tutorials here.

    You will need the following to make the kit to go cards as I did:  

    • greeting images
    • Early Espresso, Mossy Meadow & Misty Moonlight inks
    • a paper trimmer and adhesives.  

    Here's one of my favorite cards in this kit/tutorial. I love how it shows off the gorgeous scene in this beautiful designer paper.  


    *I used the Layering Leaves & Lasting Joy stamp sets for my greetings & other images. If you'd like to add on either set at a 10% discount, please message me here.  

    *add on one or more kits and save on shipping. 

    *If you're interested in my July special of purchasing two 'past kits' and getting a free stamp set see them here. This deal runs through Saturday, July 15th. The July kits (Masterfully Made & One Horse Open Sleigh) are not included in this offer. 

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  • Striking Masterfully Made pre-cut card kit to go; or choose the PDF tutorial option


    I chose to feature the Masterfully Made designer paper as the focus on this July card kit.  There are 5 designs and you'll make 2 of each. Two are fancy folds. 

    *this kit is not included in my July special of buy 2 past kits and get a free stamp set.

    You'll receive the following in this pre-cut kit, which is sent out at the end of July:

    • 1/2 pkg. Masterfully Made DSP (6" X 12")
    • two colors of baker's twine
    • a share of Adhesive-backed sequins trio
    • All pre-cut pieces for the 10 cards including punched & die-cut pieces
    • the free PDF tutorial 

    *This kit is what my monthly subscribers will receive. If you're interested in receiving a kit each month  Click here. My subscribers get a surprise product in their package every few months. 

    The tutorial includes photos, step by step directions, a supplies list and measurements.  You'll receive the PDF tutorial in an email immediately after payment.  Please check your spam or junk folder. 

    The pre-cut kit with tutorial is $28 plus shipping.  See it here. 

    The PDF tutorial is $15; see it here. 

    To complete the cards you will need the following: greeting images, Berry Burst, Pretty Peacock & Navy inks, a paper trimmer for your new DSP and adhesives.  

    I used the Layering Leaves & Gorgeously Made stamp sets for my greetings & other images. You can substitute other stamps.

    *If you'd like to add either one to the kit (or the Gorgeously Made bundle) at an extra 10% off, please message me here and I'll send you an invoice.

    *add on one or more kits and save on shipping. 

    *If you're interested in my July special of purchasing two 'past kits' and getting a free stamp set see them here. The July kits (Masterfully Made & One Horse Open Sleigh) are not included in this offer. 


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    July Specials: 

    Bonus Days!

    Get a $5 coupon for each $50 order you place in July.  Use the coupon in August!

    There's a Clearance Rack update!

    See all items available here

    NEW Online Exclusives 

    See them all here

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    Get a free card kit & a new Beautifully Happy stamp set 

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