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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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  • Framed & Festive for an easy Christmas card


    I shared this pretty card on last week's FB Live video.  I LOVE this pretty DSP.  

    For this card I colored the white berries on the DSP Red with a Blends marker.  You can change the color of these berries so easily! They could be pink for a birthday card or red for Christmas. 

    The greeting is from the Framed & Festive stamp set seen here; available through early January or while supplies last.

    I love this card layout because of it's simplicity.  It has a textured layer, a layered piece of designer paper, ribbon and a punched greeting.  Everything most of us want to add to our cards.  Here are the measurements, in the photo below. 

    The greeting punch is the Decorative Circle punch from the Annual Catalog. 

    This DSP is a limited time products; available through early January or while supplies last.  It's featured in this month's kit to go seen here. 

    You can see all of these new products here. 

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      1. Get a stack of designer papers from me with online orders over $50!
      2. All orders in November will receive a big project tutorial – a collection of 12 cards featuring this new collection of products.


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  • Last set of my Christmas card class kits this year; while supplies lasts


    Update on blog issues:  I think it's working again; but if you're looking at this from a phone or tablet you may not see any photos.  But they may show up on a computer.  

    Today & tomorrow only!!! 


    All Paper Pumpkin past kits, refills and add on's are 50% off!!  


    *click on any of the photos below to see them online.  Don't forget to use the host codes below: 

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    Below is the last set of cards in my Christmas cards class series this fall.  I sure do enjoy creating them with our beautiful Stampin' Up! products!

    There's a nice variety – from cute to beautiful; they satisfy all of your holiday card needs.  

    The local class is on Saturday, November 19th at 10 am.  Cost is $25 and you'll make 3 of each card with stamped, coordinating envelopes too.  RSVP to attend by Thursday, November 16th please.  

    The pre-cut kit to go includes 12 cards, all cut, die-cut & punched pieces.  It includes ribbons but not gems, texturing or stamped images. The cost is $25 plus shipping. 

    For these cards I used these stamp sets: Trees for Sale, Cottage Wreaths, Christmas Lights, Handmade Wishes and Joyful Flurry; all from the 2022 Holiday catalog plus a few greeting images.  You can substitute other sets for these if you'd like to.  Inks: Evening Evergreen, Soft Succulent, Cherry Cobbler, Shaded Spruce, Versamark, Red, Garden Green, Pool Party & Poppy Parade

    Go here to get the kit to go by November 16th or while supplies last.  *The PDF tutorial is sent to you via email immediately after payment. 

    You can combine kits and save on shipping. You can see them all here.  

    I also have a PDF tutorial for every card in my Christmas card series – all seen below.  See that here.   

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      1. Get a stack of designer papers from me with online orders over $50!
      2. All orders in November will receive a big project tutorial – a collection of 12 cards featuring this new collection of products.

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

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  • Framed Florets card in blues; an easy layout idea


    And the blog issues continue….. If you're looking at this from a phone or tablet you may not see any photos.  But as of yesterday they did show up on a computer.  I hope Typepad figures this out soon!  

    This is one of the cards I demonstrated on last week's FB Live video. Each one features the new Fitting Florets collection of products. 


    The card was inspired by the colors in the pretty floral designer paper. I chose Night of Navy, Balmy Blue & Soft Succulent with White.  The oval is from the Framed Florets dies; the flower & leaves are from the Framed Florets bundle. I colored them in with Blends markers.  

    The greeting images are so pretty; I love the mixed font.  

    In the video below, I shared three cards featuring the Framed Florets bundle and the Fitting Florets DSP seen here.  This DSP is a limited time products; available through early January or while supplies last.  It's featured in this month's kit to go seen here. 

    You can see all of these new products here. 

     

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    Order online here

    Host code link: SVBHWRCY or BMGZZDPU

    November Specials: 

      1. Get a stack of designer papers from me with online orders over $50!
      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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