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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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$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!

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  • Gorgeously Made & Delightfully Eclectic swaps


    I thought I'd share a few swaps I received on the Norway incentive trip. 

    This first card was made by Alanna Wharf. It features the Gorgeously Made bundle seen here.  

    This card put me over the edge; now I have to get this bundle!  

    She used the Masterfully Made 12" designer paper seen here (sale price now at $10.62) and the Soft Shimmer 12" combo pack on the leaf die-cut.

    Here's a close-up of this specialty paper and the Exposed Brick 3D embossing folder.  I love the simplicity of this card; it really shows off the die-cut, pretty DSP & texture.  

    Next is a card my friend Susie Wood made with the new Delightfully Eclectic  12 X 12" designer paper seen here.  It's on sale this month; marked down from $30 to $25.50. There are 48 sheets in this pack; 4 each of 12 designs.  

    I love her layout; it really shows off the pattern of the daisy DSP.  That greeting die-cut is from the Nested Essential dies seen here.  

    Her measurements are:

    • Petal Pink card base 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" score at 4 1/4"
    • yellow DSP 2" X 4"
    • Crushed Curry CS 4 1/2" X 3 1/4"
    • daisy DSP 4 pieces at 1" X 3"

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    June Specials:

    Designer Paper is 15% off in June!

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  • Bright & Beautiful Fancy Fold card kit to go; or get the PDF tutorial option


    Look what you can make with the Bright & Beautiful designer paper: 

    It's my featured card kit for June.  I love that the colors in this DSP include many new and returning colors like Bubble Bath, Azure Afternoon, Berry Burst, Lemon Line Twist and Misty Moonlight.  

    There are 5 fancy fold designs and you'll make 2 of each for a total of 10 cards. *The fun fold designs include a Book Binding Easel, Latch cards and Z-folds.

    *This is the kit my subscribers will receive in May. Are you interested in receiving a kit each month?  Click here. My subscribers get a surprise product every few months. 

    If you're interested in receiving this card kit click here.  It's $28 plus shipping and includes $20 in Stampin' Up! products plus the 10 pre-cut card pieces.  Add on a second kit and save on shipping.  See my other May kit or more kits here. 

    You can also choose the PDF tutorial for $15.  Click here for that. 

    You'll receive the following in this pre-cut kit:

    • 1/2 pkg. 6 X 6" Bright & Beautiful DSP
    • a share of both Bubble Bath & Azure Afternoon ribbons
    • a share of Tinsel gems
    • All pre-cut pieces for the 10 cards including punched & die-cut pieces
    • the PDF tutorial is free *a $15 value

    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. 

    To complete the cards you will need the following: Blueberry Bushel, Berry Burst, Bubble Bath & Misty Moonlight inks, a paper trimmer, stamps and adhesives.  

    I used the Beautiful Balloons stamp set quite a bit on these cards. You can substitute other stamps but if you'd like to add it to the kit (or the bundle) at an extra10% off, please message me here and I'll send you an invoice.

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    June Specials:

    Designer Paper is 15% off in June!

    WOW – get $155 in product for $99 with free shipping! click here!

    Get a package of In Color pearls with online orders over $55 using a host code.

    *current host codes: ZHZ6CPYU or AJVB3B3V 

     Earn free products with my loyalty rewards! 

    Click here to download yours and earn a $50 shopping spree!

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  • Exploring In Color cards & envelopes & the Paper Pumpkin refill – both while supplies last!


    May's Paper Pumpkin kit was amazing!  It featured our newest In Colors in fabulous scenic themed cards. Here is an alternative card I made with this kit:

    I cut one of the card bases into three strips and adhered them onto a Boho Blue card base (5 1/2" X 8 1/2", scored at 2 1/8" & 4 1/4").  Each printed piece is 1 7/8" X 5 1/4". The White inside is 2" X 5 1/4".  The greeting, binoculars & pretty label piece are from the kit.  I added a 3/4" strip of Boho Blue CS under it. 

    **Each month my Paper Pumpkin customers receive a big bunch of alternative ideas!  

    You can't get the full kit anymore; the cut off date was May 10th.  But the refill is still available here.  Here's what you get: 

    For $11.50 this refill kit includes:
    * 9 printed card bases: 3 each of 3 designs
    * Folded card size: 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" 
    * 9 envelopes
    * Die cut labels and accents
    * Linen twine
    * Adhesive
    * Sticker sheet

    Below is what the original kit cards look like: it included the stamp set & Copper Clay ink spot.  You can easily substitute other greetings.  However you do have to be a Paper Pumpkin subscriber to take advantage of the refills & other add ons.  

    And while supplies last there are coordinating cards & envelopes available too!  

    You can see these below.  It includes 18 cards AND 18 coordinating envelopes; all for just $10!  Get them here *You must be a Paper Pumpkin subscriber though. 

    Subscribe to Paper Pumpkin here by June 10th and you'll get the Welcome Inn card kit.  Or choose a pre-paid subscription here.  Here's a sneak peak of June's card kit: 

    The June Welcome Inn kit coordinates with the Countryside Inn Suite collection and they've added on optional coordinating dies this month too!  These are available to Paper Pumpkin customers.  

    Welcome Inn Dies (Available for purchase while supplies last).

    Item number: 163192  $6.00 USD

    This add-on includes:

    • One coordinating vase die: 1-1/2" x 1-1/2" (3.8 x 3.8 cm)
    • One coordinating flower die
    • One beautiful leaf die

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    June Specials:

    Designer Paper is 15% off in June!

    WOW – get $155 in product for $99 with free shipping! click here!

    Get a package of In Color pearls with online orders over $55 using a host code.

    *current host codes: ZHZ6CPYU or AJVB3B3V 

     Earn free products with my loyalty rewards! 

    Click here to download yours and earn a $50 shopping spree!

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