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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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I have several pre-cut card & scrapbook kits to go; ready to mail out!

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  • More Sponging techniques from the Flowerbug’s


    Here are the second set of cards made by my Flowerbug's Team for our April card swap.  The theme was to use a sponging technique: 

    Candace made this one using a very soft sponging on just part of the card around the Whale.  She used the Whale Done bundle here.  It's a bundle now in the current Stampin' Up! catalog and will carry over into our new 2021 Annual Catalog. But it will no longer be a bundle at 10%.  You can see it here. 

    She stamped and die-cut the leaves from the Forever Fern bundle seen here.  

    Next is a neat card made by Karen.  She used a masking technique to get that unique stamped & sponged strip across the card.  

    She tore a length of sticky notes and pressed onto the White card stock; on top and on bottom. She stamped and sponged on the exposed area.  Very cool! The stamp set is called Enjoy the Moment seen here. 

    The designer paper is from the Boho Indigo Product Medley seen here.  Her card base is Misty Moonlight. 

    Next card is made by Paula.  She used the Positive Thoughts stamp set seen here.  She made the sponged center of her card a beautiful centerpiece.  To get the center she die-cut a circle from another piece of paper and sponged and stamped in the center. I believe she used Pacific Point and Mint Macaron ink. 

    I'll share more amazing cards made by my talented Flowerbugs soon!

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    *If your order is over $150 do not use the code; you'll still receive a gift! 

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  • NEW project ideas & video with our fabulous 2021-23 In Colors!!!


    I created three pretty cards with our new 2021-23 In Colors for yesterday's FB Live. I used three new stamp sets from the 2021 Annual Catalog. Everyone can order from it next week Tuesday, May 4th!  

    I cannot say it enough; I LOVE OUR NEW IN COLORS!!  They're all gorgeous, unique and will fit in with our current colors beautifully!

    Here is one of the cards I made on my Live video yesterday. 

    This card features a few new products:

    • The stamp set is called Quite Meadow
    • Dies are Scalloped Contour for both the Scalloped rectangle & scalloped strips
    • Ink and card stock – Fresh Freesia, Soft Succulent, Pale Papaya, Evening Evergreen and Polished Pink

    Here's another fun card I made with these gorgeous In Colors featuring a sponging technique: 

    I used the Color & Contour stamp set and all 5 In Colors as well.  I used sticky post-it notes to mask off areas as I sponged and stamped each area.  Watch the video below to catch the tips on this technique. 

     

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    April Specials!

    Click here for the Annual Catalog Retiring List; many discounted items while supplies last! 

    Current Host code is GJRA96YW

    Order online here


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    Get a free multipurpose glue stand with an online order over $60 using the host code above. You'll receive a color of my choice unless you let me know your preference. *if you'd rather have gems; let me know.

    *If your order is over $150 do not use the code; you'll still receive a gift! 

    You can also order them in my Shop here. 

    All online orders will receive a free 14 project PDF tutorial

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  • NEW In Color Special Offer! Opt in by May 5th to get FREE markers!


    This year's In Colors are absolutely amazing and my favorite for many years!  Look at these pretty cards: 


    These were made with the new Flowers of Friendship stamp set and Color & Contours & Meadow dies. I used the new In Color blends markers to color them in and the incredible new ribbons as well. 

    My New Catalog open house event is next week Tuesday, May 4th from 3-6 pm. 

    Each year I offer my local gals a special deal on the new In Colors.  I put together a big bundle of products and with purchase, they get the 5 colors of Stampin' Write markers FREE!  Now I offer it to everyone; local or long distance!  And if you'd rather choose two pair of Blends markers instead that works too. 


    Here's how it works:

    Purchase the bundle of products listed below and choose which markers you'd like free: 5 FREE Stampin' Write Markers or 2 colors of Blend combos.  *Save up to $22.00!  

    Bundle includes:

    • 5 In Color Classic ink pads
    • 5 In Color ink refills
    • 1 pkg. assorted 8 1/2" X 11" In Color card stock
    • 10 sheets In Color Designer Paper (6 X 6")
    • 10 6 X 6” sheets In Color shimmer vellum (6 X 6")
    • 1 pkg. In Color rhinestone jewels

    It costs $75 ($88.70 with tax and shipping local pick-up).  *Long distance is $88.70 plus Priority Shipping.  *email me at lagreff60@gmail.com or call or message me for payment information (PayPal or use a credit or debit card) 

    Those who purchase this bundle are eligible to add on either Ribbon or Blends with FREE shipping! 

    • Add on (5 yards of each color) ribbon for $18 (Free tax & shipping)
    • Add on 5 Blends Combo packs $45 (Free tax and shipping) 

    *If there are back-orders I may hold the package until all products are in. (As of now, Blends markers could arrive late; mid May)  

    **This offer ends May 5th at midnight!!


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    April Specials!

    Click here for the Annual Catalog Retiring List; many discounted items while supplies last! 

    Current Host code is GJRA96YW

    Order online here


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    Get a free multipurpose glue stand with an online order over $60 using the host code above. You'll receive a color of my choice unless you let me know your preference. *if you'd rather have gems; let me know.

    *If your order is over $150 do not use the code; you'll still receive a gift! 

    You can also order them in my Shop here. 

    All online orders will receive a free 14 project PDF tutorial

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