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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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  • Video tutorial for a Tea Bag gift box that holds 6 bags of tea!


    On last Tuesday's live I made projects with the Tea Boutique suite.  If you missed it click here for the video and click here to get to my Facebook page. Follow me and you'll get notified when I am Live.  

    This tea bag gift box is so cute!  It's about 3" X 4 1/2" and quite easy to make. I used the Cup of Tea bundle seen here for the stamped images and die-cuts. 

    The Tea Boutique designer series paper seen here includes all of our newest in colors so it's bright and colorful. I chose to use Parakeet Party for the main box and accents of Fresh Freesia, Starry Sky & Orchid Oasis.

    Here's a picture of the inside. There are two pieces of designer paper scored every 1/2" for the sides and card stock dividers between each fold for a tea bag.  

    I used a new punch called the Lasting Label punch for the top corner detail.  I share how in the video; you'll look at your punches in a whole new way! 

     

    Click on the photo below to watch the video. Don't forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel while you're there!  

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  • A $99 order gets you over $220 in product in May! It’s 50% off!


    This weekend we added three new members to our Flowerbug's Group!  Woo hoo!!

    It's hard to pass up the incredible In Color Starter Kit promotion!  If you love Stampin' Up! products and a good bargain you're likely considering this option!  

    It's just a $99 order!

    True; it is really just an order.  Once you get this fabulous deal you can then decide how long you're going to continue ordering as a Demonstrator.  

    Here are the details: You receive over $220 in Stampin' Up! products for just $99 and FREE SHIPPING too! That means your products are over half off!

    You pick out $125 in product of your choice and get the In Color items below FREE plus a FREE Paper Pumpkin kit too!  Of course they add in the catalogs and business supplies at no cost.  

    I want to share some facts you may not know about the Starter Kit & becoming a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator.

    Did you know? 

    Fact 1: You get 20% and up to 25% off every single order while you're active as a Demo. 

    Fact 2: In June we get to see the new Holiday AND Sale-a-Bration catalogs and we can order from them too!  And we earn FREE SAB items for our orders at the same time!

    Fact 3: Many demos enjoy the discount and fun and do not sell or offer classes.  But if you do want to run a business I'll be there to help guide and support you. *I've been in the top 100 in the Stampin' Up! company for the last 15 years; I'm happy to work with you to meet your goals. 

    Fact 4: You get all of my past AND future PDF tutorials FREE! (and optional pre-cut kits to go at a special price)

    Fact 5: Your first $300 minimum purchase isn't due until the end of September and ALL orders placed count towards that minimum. 

    Fact 6: You'll have access to the exclusive websites/FB groups for Demo's. 

    Fact 7: If you're ordering up to or over $99 anyway why not choose the Starter Kit & get another $100 FREE and the continuous discount on all future purchases?

    Fact 8: When you're done being a Demo you just stop ordering.  That's it!  Enjoy it while you can.  No pressure to stay or do more than you want.  

    Fact 9. Most of my Team say they wish they'd joined earlier.  TRUE! We have the most supportive and friendly team there is!  Seriously! My Flowerbug's Group is AMAZING!

    Fact 10: Our group is super active – full of project shares, swapping, Artist of the Month opportunities, multiple challenges & prizes every single month!  Everything is optional.

    Who's ready to try it out?  If you have questions email me here and we can chat.

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  • Joseph’s Coat technique video with the Botanical Layers


    We're making these cards tonight on Facebook Live here on my FB page!  It's a technique that will WOW you with it's magic.  

    I chose to use the new Botanical Layers stamp set along with two new In Colors of Tahitian Tide & Parakeet Party.  I also added a bit of Bermuda Bay. 

    The first step is to add color to a Basic White piece of card stock.  I used our Blending Brushes and added it randomly like this: 

    The next step is to stamp your images onto this colored card stock using Versamark ink and heat emboss using Clear embossing powder.  I highly recommend using an embossing buddy; although Stampin' Up! does not currently have them in our catalog.  It prevents excess powder from adhering to your paper before you stamp and heat emboss.  

    After your heat embossing dries you need just two things to make these colorful, magical technique.  A classic 'dark' color of ink – I used Memento Black.  And a tissue or paper towel.  

    You will take your classic/water-based ink pad (Black Memento for me here) and rub the ink pad directly over the heat embossed card stock.  Because the ink is water-based it will not adhere to the heat embossed areas but WILL adhere to the background that is NOT heat embossed. 

    Next use a tissue or soft paper towel to rub off excess ink to reveal your colorful design.  

    Here are my two pieces before I finished my cards: 

     

    Here are the measurements:

    • Card base is 5 1/2" X 8 1/2"
    • stamped layer is 4" X 3", Parakeet Party green is 3 1/4" X 4 1/4"
    • 2 pieces DSP 2" X 1 1/2" and a greeting die-cut

    In this photo you can see a bit of the shine on the leaves from the heat embossing.  It truly is magic!  Join me here tonight at 7:30 pm CT. 

     

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