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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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  • Fields in Bloom Center fold with free project sheet & video tutorial


    I shared this pretty card on last week's Live video.  It's a center fold card featuring the Fields in Bloom stamp set. 

    I think this Field of Flowers stamp set is a bit of a sleeper. Until you use it you can't know how easy and amazing it is to create this field of flowers!  It's just two stamps!  The leaves are usually stamped in green and the other in a color for the flowers. 

    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. 

    Below is the inside view. I used the new Everyday Greetings set for my greeting images.  See it here; it's in the online store.  The greeting die-cut is from the Season of Greeting dies seen here. It's my new favorite dies for greetings. 

    My colors include Mossy Meadow, Petal Pink and Balmy Blue. 

    I created a free project sheet for you. Click on the following link to download or print it. Download July '24 Club Fields in Bloom

    This is one of the projects we made at my July card clubs.

    Below you can see the video tutorial for this card and one more fun fold card idea too. 

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  • Time for Cake Paper Pumpkin kit with a bonus stamp set! Subscribe by Saturday, August 10th!


    I'm super excited about this month's Paper Pumpkin kit – it's all about birthdays in style!

    This accordion fold card is one of the cards in the kit! You'll get three of these and 6 more cards too. In addition to the stamp set in the kit it also includes a bonus stamp set seen below to help you personalize your cards!

    Other details on the Time for Cake kit:

    • The projects have rose gold foil accents and cording.
    • A Night of Navy Classic ink spot
    • The fun fold card seen above is one of the projects included this month!
    • There are 9 cards; 3 of each design
    • Colors include Night of Navy, Moody Mauve, Pecan Pie, Pretty in Pink, Wild Wheat

    There are two says to get a Paper Pumpkin craft box. 

    1. Subscribe to receive one each month (you can skip a month at any time). Opt in here. 
    2. Order a pre-paid subscription in 1, 3, 6 or 12 months at a time. Click here for that. 

    Top reasons to choose Paper Pumpkin:

    If you’re looking for a fun and simple paper crafting this might be your best option! It’s fun, creative, and handmade projects bring joy to you and to others. And nothing makes paper crafting as fun, easy, and creative as Paper Pumpkin!

    EVERYTHING YOU NEED IN A CRAFT BOX

    One issue crafters often run into is feeling overwhelmed by their project. Lack of inspiration, proper supplies and crafty know-how might discourage you from even starting a project and unlocking your creative potential!

    This never happens with a craft subscription box from Paper Pumpkin. That’s because everything you need for your project is included in your monthly art box. All you have to do is open it up and get started. You’ll be able to make cards, treat bags, gift boxes and so much more with your monthly art box subscription.

    BUILD YOUR STAMP COLLECTION

    Among the items in each Paper Pumpkin monthly craft kit is a reusable rubber stamp set. So after you’re done creating your monthly craft, you’ll have valuable stamps to add to your collection. You even get a free clear stamping block with your first craft box. Plus, you get a different color ink pad every month as well.

    PRINT & VIDEO INSTRUCTION MAKE CRAFTING EASY

    Even the craftiest among us worry that we’ll have trouble understanding how to do a project, or that we’ll make a mistake. You never have to worry about that with Paper Pumpkin! That’s because not only does each monthly arts and crafts box come with clear, easy-to-understand printed instructions, but we also upload a video to YouTube so you can watch a professional guide you through the craft.

    KIDS CAN HELP WITH MONTHLY CRAFT KITS

    Although Paper Pumpkin makes craft boxes for adults, they can be fun for the whole family! Use your monthly craft box subscription to introduce your kids to a fun and creative outlet. It’s truly a gift to instill a love of crafting and creativity in kids. You’ll be thrilled to see how their skills grow over time. One day your kids might have their own monthly craft subscription box!

    GET FREE BONUS PROJECT IDEAS FROM ME EACH MONTH! 

    I send my subscribers a free tutorial with multiple alternative ideas for that month's kit. You'll love these extra project ideas!

    Subscribe here today and see for yourself!

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  • Look at these 2 awesome NEW kits available this month – especially if you love Halloween!


    There are TWO AMAZING new kits released this week. The Haunted Home kit and the Christmas Wishes kit. 

    (Note the item numbers and prices below the photos above.)

    Here's a good view of this amazing Haunted Home kit. It's not really purple; that must be a special effect in the photo above.  

    Isn't this adorable?!  There are tons of special details on this house!

    It doesn't give a size in the description but the box is 10-1/2" x 8-1/2". It includes vellum for the windows so you can add battery lights inside for that spooky glow. You may need a hot glue gun to assemble. See it here.

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    And here are the details on the pretty Christmas Wishes card kit:

    Details:

    *Christmas Wishes Photopolymer Stamp Set
    *Clear Stamp Block
    *Pretty Peacock Stampin’ Spot
    *Precut pieces (No prep work! Get right to crafting)
    *Makes 8 cards: 4 each of 2 designs; folded card size: 5-1/2" x 4-1/4"
    *8 envelopes and 8 address labels
    *Enough adhesive to complete projects

    See this kit here.  This is the stamp set that's included: 

    *See all of our kits in the Kit Collection here. 

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