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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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  • Wow; don’t miss these Fun Fold cards!


    Each day this week I'm sharing the Fun Fold card swaps made by my incredibly talented Flowerbug's!  We hold a card swap every month and many opt in to participate.  See the others here and here. 

    First up is Annette's Kite Fold card!

    I know many of you will want to know how to make it so I searched and found this template at Beccy's Place.  She has a tutorial for it here.  Her card is a full sized card where Annette's was placed on a layer of her card.  So the finished size may be different. 

    Annette adhered her kite to a base card of Blueberry Bushel at 5 1/2" X 4 1/4" and White at 5 1/4" X 4" .  She also added a velcro closure to keep the card closed securely.

    I think the tail of ribbon and twine finish it off like a kit perfectly!

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    Karen made this adorable card with the Follow Your Art suite of products seen here!   I believe almost all of the products in this suite are retiring with many on sale; the stamps & dies, the designer paper (on sale for just $4.60 now!), the embellishment kit and the embossing folder too.  It's such a fun group of products; great for crafters! 

    The Follow Your Art embellishment kit comes with lots of fun accents including these stitched felt pieces!  Its on sale right now on the Last Chance list here. 

    Measurements:

    • Calypso Coral base 4 1/4" X 5 1/2"
    • Designer paper is 4" X 5 1/4"
    • White is 2 1/2" X 8 1/4" scored at 4 1/8"

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    It includes directions, photos and measurements for 18 fancy card folds!


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  • Lots of Fun Fold cards!


    My Flowerbug's Team held a Fun Fold card swap this month and I'll be sharing their amazing cards this week.  I'll try my best to add details, products and measurements for them too. 

    Their cards are jaw dropping incredible; you're going to just love them!

    First up is Jacki's striking split fold card.   Look at all of the dies she cut out!  

    Measurements & Products used: 

    • The Daffodil Delight main card is 4 1/4" X 11" and scored at 2 3/4" and 8 1/4"
    • White pieces are 2" X 5 1/4"
    • Follow Your Art DSP is 1 7/8" X 5 1/8"
    • Stamps – Beautiful Bouquet, Label Me Bold (Mini catalog)
    • Dies – Bouquet Bunch

    Jonna made this amazing double Z fold card with the Sailing Home stamp set, Smooth Sailing Dies and Come Sail Away designer paper.

    This Come Sail Away paper is on the retiring list right now while supplies last; it coordinates so beautifully with these products!   The Sailing Home stamp set and Smooth Sailing dies are in the next catalog but the paper is not. 

    Measurements:

    • Navy card base is 4 1/4" X 11" scored at 2 3/4" and 5 1/2"
    • Balmy Blue is 3 1/2" X 8 1/2" scored at 4 1/4" and 6 3/8"
    • Designer paper – left is 3 1/4" X 4", middle is 3 1/4" X 1 7/8", white on right is also 3 1/4" X 1 7/8"

     

    Deloris made this beautiful Double Point card using the retiring Bird Ballad designer paper. This paper is on sale on the Last Chance list here.  It's just $8.05 right now!

    One of my Club cards this month features this unique fold so there will be a video on it next week. 

    Measurements:

    • Black base is 5 1/2" X 4 1/4"
    • the dotted Designer Paper is 5 1/4" X 4 1/4"
    • the two folded DSP points are 3" X 4", scored at 1" on the long side, with the tips folded to the score line.  
    • She fussy cut the flowers and bird from the Bird Ballad designer series paper. See it here. 
    • The White die is the Stitched Nested Label dies seen here.

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    Get my 'ALL Fun Fold cards tutorial' free with any online order.

    It includes directions, photos and measurements for 18 fancy card folds!


    May Host code is EYDJ4MQN

    Get a free pkg. of Noble Peacock rhinestones from me if your order is over $55. 

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  • 3 quick cards from a 6 X 6″ template! Video too!


    In case you missed it I've uploaded the video for my easy template for 6 X 6" designer paper to make three cards quickly! I also have a project sheet that includes the template, directions, additional measurements and more.  

    You can use any piece of 6 X 6" designer paper you'd like!  Let the colors in your paper help you decide on the card bases and accent colors and embellishments.  It's really fun to make cards when you have this easy guide.


    As you can see, depending on your designer paper, colors and orientation the cards don't look the same!

     6 X 6 Quick cards template – download it here

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    May Specials


    Get my 'ALL Fun Fold cards tutorial' free with any online order.

    It includes directions, photos and measurements for 18 fancy card folds!


    May Host code is EYDJ4MQN

    Get a free pkg. of Noble Peacock rhinestones from me if your order is over $55. 

    Order online here

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