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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

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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!

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  • If you love pre-cut kits; I have 2 choices of Christmas card kits left – ready to stamp!


    I packaged my November kits to go this weekend and still have a few left!  If you're wanting to make and send homemade Christmas cards this year, I can help you out.  I have two choices:

    First is the Sweetest Christmas fun fold cards:  

    This kit includes 10 cards and $20 in products so you can make even more with the leftover designer paper, ribbon and adhesive backed sequins. 

    You'll need mostly greeting stamps (I used the Sweet Candy Canes & Trees for Sale), inks, adhesives & a paper trimmer.  Inks are Real Red, Garden Green & Pool Party

    It's $25 & includes the following: 

    • 10 pre-cut cards – all pieces are pre-cut, die-cut or punched (except your new designer paper)
    • 1/2 pkg of the Sweetest Christmas DSP (6 X 12")
    • a share of Garden Green ribbon and Adhesive-Backed sequins 
    • 10 envelopes
    • the PDF tutorial with photos, measurements, supplies and step by step directions

    Click here to get this kit; it will be mailed out within a few days of ordering.  Or click here to get the PDF tutorial. 

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    The other option is my Christmas Stamp a Stack card kit.  

    This kit includes 12 pre-cut cards – 3 each of these 4 cards.  Everything is cut or punched for you.  Nothing is stamped but you can use any stamp set you want to finish them. 

    I used the following inks:  Soft Succulent, Evergreen, Cherry Cobbler, Real Red, Garden Green, Pool Party, Night of Navy, Versamark & silver embossing, Shaded Spruce and Poppy Parade. 

    Click here to get the pre-cut kit; it will ship out within a few days of ordering. 

    Or click here to get all 12 of my beautiful Christmas cards this year in a PDF tutorial.  It also includes exclusive, private video tutorials.  Here's a photo of them all:


     Update on current product availability:

    The following products are no longer available from the 2022 Stampin' Up! Holiday Catalog. They've run out of inventory and cannot get more in before the catalog ends.  I'm very sorry if you're disappointed!

    • Lights Aglow Specialty Designer Paper
    • Santa Express cards & envelopes
    • Gold Adhesive-Backed swirls 
    • Flat Jingle Bell Trinkets
    • Adhesive-Backed Sequins & Gems 
    • Glimmer 12 X 12" specialty paper
    • Witch Hat Builder punch

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    November Specials: 

    1. Get a pack of mini Stampin' Dimensionals from me with online orders over $55!


    2. All orders in November will receive a big project tutorial – a collection of 12 cards featuring this new collection of products.

    Earn free products with my loyalty rewards! 

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

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  • Snowman Magic WOW card; amazing work by Candace!


    Last weekend we held our monthly Flowerbug's Team swap.  Our theme was fun folds!  I know you're going to love seeing their wonderful creations. 

    Today I'm sharing two cards featuring the Santa Express designer paper. This first is made by Candace. She used the Snowman Magic bundle seen here in the 2022 Holiday Catalog.  

    Amazing, right?!  

    It folds flat for mailing and fits in a standard A2 envelope.  

    I'm going to do my best to provide the correct card stock measurements for this:  

    • Shaded Spruce 2 pieces at 4" X 6" score on the long sides at 2" & 5 1/2"; turn and score on the short side at 2".  Cut up to the score lines and trim off the extra 1/2" strip.  
    • inside pieces are 1" X 5 1/2" scored at 3/4" from both ends.  The scored ends are folded and adhered to the outer edges of the box inside. 

    She used 1/4" strips of Window Sheets to hold up the snowflakes and holly.  The snowmen, trees and bunny are adhered to the box and inside strips.  It's so darn cute! 

    All of these elements are in the Snowman Magic bundle! 

    Next is another incredible card made by Brenda; she chose to use the Santa Express designer paper also and added the coordinating Santa's Delivery bundle to hers.

    It's a side-step fun fold card.  She chose to use Petal Pink and Pear Pizzazz for her card base & layers.  I love the jumping penguins and that smoke stack!  

    Here are the measurements:

    • Card base 5 1/2" X 6" scored in half at 4 1/4".  Then make a mark at the 1" and at 6 3/8" at the 3" mark across.  
    • Now you'll cut from those marks down the center of the card.  
    • Next score up to the cut line at 1", 2", 3 1/4" and 6 3/8" 

    She cut the trains from the Santa Express designer paper using the Santa's Train dies; which coordinate perfectly.  The cute penguins & smoke are stamped, colored & die-cut.  They're added with 1/4" strips of Window sheets so they pop up and flutter when opened.  Just adorable!  

    See the Santa's Train bundle here and the Santa Express DSP here. 

    Remember some of these items can sell out before the catalog ends.  Already we are out of the Lights Aglow specialty DSP. 

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    Order online here

    Host code link: XZPZ6TDV  or BMGZZDPU

    November Specials: 

    1. Get a pack of mini Stampin' Dimensionals from me with online orders over $55!


    2. All orders in November will receive a big project tutorial – a collection of 12 cards featuring this new collection of products.

    Earn free products with my loyalty rewards! 

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

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  • Last Chance for the big Sale! It ends today.


    Today is the last day of the Seasonal Sale – 10-20% off hundreds of Annual Catalog products.  Across the board!

    Click here to browse!  

    I'm continuing to share some favorites; this time projects featuring Annual Catalog products.  Do you remember these? 

    Update: there are quite a few stamp sets that are now unavailable; things are going fast!  

    First is a group of cards made with the Hues of Happiness designer paper; filled with bright colors, florals and washed backgrounds.  See it here.  

     

    Next is one of my favorite cards featuring the Nature's Prints stamp set & Natural Prints dies.  *The pretty dotted border is from the Blossoming Happiness dies.  


    This next card is one I made for a big card swap.  It features the Pretty Pop-Ups dies seen here.  Love that they're reduced from $32 to $25.60.

    This pretty card features the Flowers of Home bundle – it's a better deal to order the Blessings of Home stamp set and Flowers of Home dies separately during this sale.  You'll save over $5.  

    Love this sponged background on the Waves of Inspiration card.  The Waves of Inspiration stamp set was $23 and is now $19.55.  

    Click on this link to see the entire list with prices too!  Download 2022 November Seasonal Sale

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    Order online here

    Host code link: XZPZ6TDV  or BMGZZDPU

    November Specials: 

    *Seasonal Sale Nov 15-18!

    10-20% off select Annual Catalog items

    1. Seasonal Sale is on from November 15-18!  Discounts on Annual Catalog items!

    2. Get a pack of mini dimensionals from me with online orders over $55!


    3. All orders in November will receive a big project tutorial – a collection of 12 cards featuring this new collection of products.

    Earn free products with my loyalty rewards! 

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

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