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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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  • Change is Beautiful Paper Pumpkin alternatives; plus discounted past kits while supplies last!


    April's Paper Pumpkin kit is filled with butterflies, scenes & fun fold cards.  Each month I enjoy creating alternative designs with the contents in the kits to share with my subscribers each month.  
     
    I couldn't wait to play with this kit!  Here's a pretty card I made just an hour after receiving my box:
     
     
    I cut the front of a card base to fit on the front of a Crushed Curry card base and used other elements in the kit (butterfly, flower, banner & gems) to create this scene.  I love changing up the cards; the kits are great as is but the challenge of creating something new is fun!
     
    This next card uses the other half of the original card base.  The flower layer and the polka dot layer behind it are from the original card.  I did trim them just a bit to fit on a White layer.  
    Other Details
    • I stamped the butterfly in the kit onto the Granny Apple Green layer with Versamark ink for a soft background. 
    • The caterpillar is from the kit.  
    • The butterflies are stamped on White card stock using Black Memento ink and colored in with Blends markers. 
    • The greeting is stamped on an Oval die-cut. 
    Heads up on May's Paper Pumpkin kit – it will feature each of our 5 new In Colors AND they are adding Golden Vouchers worth $25 USD to some of the boxes. The winners will find their Golden Voucher in their May 2022 Paper Pumpkin box. 
    Feeling lucky?  Subscribe here or purchase a pre-paid subscription here. 
     
     
    Exciting news!! They just announced that they are discounting some previous Paper Pumpkin refill kits at 50% off!  Below you'll see the kits and others available to current subscribers.  Click on a photo below or click here to see all of the available kits. 
     

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    The Last Chance list is out!
    Tons of items from the 2021-22 Annual Catalog are retiring and many are deeply discounted from 20-50% off.
     
    Remember that these items are while supplies last and may run out. 
    Click here to see it all online along with the discounts.

    Host codes: QHCSU9RX

     *click here to order 

    If your order is over $50 you'll receive free In Color jewels and 3 hand made cards from me.


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  • In Color Bundle special offer through May 7th only! Plus a Designer Paper share!


    Everyone is loving our newest set of In Colors – the 2022-24 In Colors are amazing, bright & colorful. Look!

    Each year I offer my customers a special In Color bundle offer where they get free product with purchase.  This year is no exception! 

    From today through May 7th you can opt in and get all 5 in color products all at once!  No waiting for each color; it all arrives at one time!  Message me here to opt in. 

    1. In Color basic Bundle; option 1 includes the following items. $85 plus $8 for Priority shipping

    • 4 sheets card stock of each color in 8 ½” X 11" (20 sheets)
    • All 5 In Color ink pads
    • All 5 In Color ink refills
    • In Color 6 X 6” DSP (10 sheets)
    • 5 sheets 6 X 6” Glimmer paper
    • Choice of a free Ribbon Share (2 yds each color) or In Color Matte Dots! *choose 1; may depend on availability

    2. Bundle option 2Add on all 5 Blends markers – pay for 4; get the 5th FREE for $43. *Available with In Color bundle only. 

    Total cost for all In Color items is $128 plus $8 Priority Shipping = $136

    How does it work? 

    1. Opt in by May 7th.  Pay via PayPal, credit card or money order. *US customers only.
    2. I'll order the products on or before May 7th (may depend on availability). Once it arrives I'll sort & package it up for you.  
    3. It will ship out via Priority Mail by mid May.  Locals can pick up. 
    4. This purchase will count towards my Frequent Shopper points!  See that here. 

    Message me here by May 7th and I'll send you an invoice via PayPal. Or pay via credit card.  

    3. Bundle option 3all In Color items plus the DSP share below for $162 with combined shipping.

    Designer Paper Share: 

    And if you love Designer Paper Shares I've got you covered!  Get 82 sheets of our new Designer Papers in 6 X 6" size for just $26.   It's $32 with 1st class shipping. 



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    The Last Chance list is out!
    Tons of items from the 2021-22 Annual Catalog are retiring and many are deeply discounted from 20-50% off.
     
    Remember that these items are while supplies last and may run out. 
    Click here to see it all online along with the discounts.

    Host codes: QHCSU9RX

     *click here to order 

    If your order is over $50 you'll receive free In Color jewels and 3 hand made cards from me.


    Don't forget about my loyalty rewards! 

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

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  • Easiest way to create a scene; the Oceanfront stamp set!


    Making swaps with a 'water theme' for my Flowerbug's Team was my first play with the Oceanfront stamp set seen here. I found out how easy it is to create a beautiful scene with just 4 stamped images.  

    My colors include Pool Party, Balmy Blue, Black & Sahara Sand.  

     

    The Pebbles Enamel Shapes embellishments are so perfect for the faux stones on the beach.  They were unavailable for quite awhile but they're now back! 

    The greeting & Palm tree are from the Paradise Palms bundle seen here.  It pairs wonderfully with the Oceanfront stamp set.  

    The Diorama dies make this card even more unique.  I added Stampin' Dimensionals to the outer 'frame' of the scene and adhered the center down flat. This reveals just a bit of the Black layer and gives dimension or depth to the scene.  

    Using the Stamparatus helped make these 14 swap cards quick work!  I love that we can reverse the plates on our Stamparatus so I could stamp all 4 images; one on each side of the 2 plates.  

    I think these cards are a great 'guy' card or for those who love the beach.  

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    The Last Chance list is out!
    Tons of items from the 2021-22 Annual Catalog are retiring and many are deeply discounted from 20-50% off.
     
    Remember that these items are while supplies last and may run out. 
    Click here to see it all online along with the discounts.

    Host codes: QHCSU9RX

     *click here to order 

    If your order is over $50 you'll receive free In Color jewels and 3 hand made cards from me.


    Don't forget about my loyalty rewards! 

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

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