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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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  • Fantastic fun fold cards made with the Round We Go bundle!


    Today I'm sharing the second half of our Team's Artist of the Month projects. Paula did an amazing job showcasing the Round We Go bundle seen here.  

    Most of her cards featured today are fun folds. This first card is among my favorites because of the colors; I love the freshness of the blues and yellows together. 

    She used Blueberry Bushel, Azure Afternoon, Lemon Lolly & Daffodil Delight as well as the Country Lace designer paper seen here.  I love how she die-cut the extra detailed circle around the greeting. 

    This card is a gift card too; here's the inside view: 

     

    Measurements:

    • Card base 5 1/2" X 4 1/4"
    • White card fold 4" X 8" scored at 4"
    • DSP 3 3/4" square and two 1" X 4" strips

    Next is a deceiving card front that opens up to something quite unique. 

    I love how she made the rosette look like a round bow on a gift. Her colors include Berry Burst, Daffodil Delight, Fresh Freesia and Petunia Pop. Here's the inside view of this card:

    The pop up flap is an extra piece added under the lower White piece. It's 5" square; scored at 3/4", 1 1/2" and 2 5/8". then cut at an angle to the last score line. Each White layer is 5" X 4". 

    See this unique bundle here.  It's discounted through Sunday. 

    This last card is also somewhat deceptive.  It makes the most of the pretty Full of Life designer paper on the front as well as a stamped rosette with Pretty in Pink ribbon. 

    It opens up to reveal a simple opening.  

    Measurements:

    • Card base 9 1/4" X 4 1/4" score at 5 1/2"
    • DSP 3 1/2" X 4" and 1 1/2" X 4"
    • White inside 3 1/2" X 4" 

    Aren't her projects wonderful?  She really showcased this neat bundle beautifully.  

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  • Fabulous projects with the Round We Go Bundle and it’s on sale through Sunday!


    Today I'm sharing the first set of projects by our Artist of the Month for June.  Paula chose the Round We Go bundle to create with and she did an incredible job!

    This bundle is on sale through June – an extra 20% off.  It was $45 and is now just $40 for all of the above. See it here.

    This first card features multiple dies and a stamped background too.  The designer papers used for the rosettes include  Full of Life and the In Color 6" X 6" prints.

    Her colors include Boho Blue & Peach Pie with White. 

    Next is a fun patriotic card she made for her nephew who is in the military. It sure reminds me of decorative bunting! 

    Her colors are Red, White & Navy with Crumb Cake.  She stamped the circles with one of the stamps in the set.  Love her creativity! 

    Next up is a fun card with two 'lollipops' made with the dies in the bundle.  

    Her colors include Shy Shamrock, Vanilla and Crumb Cake.  She layered at least 3-4 of the Crumb Cake 'feel better soon' dies together for a fantastic raised look. 

    Next is this amazing box. I haven't seen anyone do a half rosette to decorate a box top before!  It's genius! 

    Her colors are Blueberry Bushel and Lemon Lime Twist. I don't have measurements for the box but it's about 2 3/4" square and over 2" tall.  

    Here's another box she made where she stamped the entire box with many of the image in the set.  

    Her box is made from Lemon Lolly card stock and she added a layered stamped greeting made from one of the dies in the set.  It's almost like a long milk carton box that closes at the top with twine.  Neat! 

    Aren't her projects amazing?  She really showcased this neat bundle.  Stop back tomorrow for the rest of her projects! 

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  • Fun ‘Retro’ Tune In card with free project sheet & video tutorial – get this bundle on sale now!


    Here's the second card I shared on last week's Live video featuring the Tune In bundle.  I love the fun colors so much! 

    My colors include: Night of Navy, Azure Afternoon, Pumpkin Pie, Lemon Lime Twist, Smoky Slate and Granny Apple Green. I chose the greens & blues from the Full of Life DSP I used. 

    Here's the inside view: 

    This neat stamp & die bundle is discounted in June; grab it now while it's on sale! This bundle is an extra 10% off in June – was $41.25 and is now $36.75. A great price for this neat bundle! See it here.

    I decided to change it up during the video and create the same card in landscape view:

    Exact same measurements and products used.  Which do you prefer? 

    Here's the free project sheet for this card; click on the following link to download or print it: Download Tune In Retro card

     I absolutely love the stamps & dies in this bundle. What a great set to use for teens or guy cards! 


    See all of the Stamp & Die bundles on sale in June here. 

    Below is the video tutorial for this colorful card as well as a fun fold card using the Tune In Bundle.  

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