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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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  • Beautiful Wildly Flowering Card Kit to go or choose the PDF tutorial option


    These striking cards feature the pretty Wildly Flowering designer paper. 4 of the 5 designs are fancy folds.  You'll make 2 of each card. 


    Each month I choose two packs of designer paper and create cards for kits to go. I also type up the directions for each set of cards for those who prefer the PDF written tutorial instead of the pre-cut kit. 

    This pre-cut kit costs $30 & includes the following:

    • 10 pre-cut cards with die-cuts
    • 1/2 pkg of Wildly Flowering DSP (6" X 12"), a share of 2 colors of Jute Twine, and In Color sparkle dots 
    • PDF tutorial with photos, measurements, supplies list and step by step directions

    This kit will be mailed out at the end of August via Priority Mail. The PDF tutorial is emailed immediately after payment. 

    Click here to reserve a kit to go.  Or click here to purchase the PDF tutorial for $15.

    You will need the following items to finish the cards:

    • greeting images – I used the Layering Leaves set but any can be substituted
    • Misty Moonlight & Early Espresso inks 
    • Paper trimmer (to cut your new DSP), paper snips scissors, adhesives 

    *Get the Layering Leaves stamp set at 10% off with this kit. Email me here

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  • Country Lace card kit to go; mostly fun folds with this soft & pretty DSP!


    The Country Lace designer paper is filled with soft & pretty patterns & colors.  I chose this DSP because it provides a beautiful & subtle background for your greetings.

    There are 10 cards consisting of 5 designs; you'll make 2 of each. 

    This pre-cut kit is $30 plus shipping & includes the pre-cut kit and a bunch of SU products::

    • 10 pre-cut cards including layers, die-cuts or punched pieces
    • 1/2 pkg of Country Lace DSP (6" X 12"), a share of Petal Pink Diagonal trim ribbon, Paper Butterfly Accents and Smoky Slate & Basic Gray Pearls 
    • PDF tutorial with photos, measurements, supplies list and step by step directions

    *this is the kit my subscribers will receive.  Want to get a pre-cut kit each month? Subscribe here: 

    You can order this kit at my shop here.  Or choose the PDF tutorial option here. 

    Be sure to check the other kits or tutorials available. Save on shipping when you purchase more than one.

    The PDF tutorial is emailed to you immediately after payment and the pre-cut kit is mailed out at the end of August

    **The stamped images are not included. You will need Navy & Calypso Coral inks and greeting images.  I used the Everyday Greeting stamp set which you can add on to the kit at 10% off.  Message me here for that option. 

    I used sponges or markers to color some of my paper butterflies that are included in the kit. 


    I'll share my other August card kit here tomorrow. 

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  • Neat fun fold card with a Blends/embossing technique with Fields in Bloom; video & free project sheet too!


    I really love the card I'm sharing with you today.  In addition to it being a unique fun fold there are so many great details! 

    I used the Fields in Bloom & Everyday Greetings stamp sets which are both wonderful. But what makes this card so special is the technique and the fun fold. 

    There is a second folded card under the window; inside the main card base.  For the window, I used the Everyday Details dies seen here.  They are in the online store now but were in last year's catalog. It creates a perfect window for the hill of flowers scene. 

    I stamped the flowers and leaves images in Versamark and heat embossed them in White.  Then I used Blends markers to color the embossed flowers & leaves. This is such a fun technique and super easy too.  I love that I can get these two large images colored in multiple colors this way. Please watch the video here to see how it's done. 

    It's photopolymer so you can see just where to stamp each image over the other.  Watch the video here or below to see how simple it is. 

    My colors include Lemon Lolly, Shaded Spruce and a bit of Petunia Pop. Here's a shot of the window & fun fold aspect of this card.

    I used the new Everyday Greetings set for my greeting images.  See it here; it's in the online store.  

    I created a free project sheet for you. Click on the following link to download or print it. Download Fields in Bloom window card

    Below you can see the video tutorial for this card and two more card idea for the Fields in Bloom set. 

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