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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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  • NEW Christmas Card Classes – 3 kits, tutorials or in person options


    I'm very excited to share my new Christmas card class options with you!  I've had quite a few people ask me what I'm offering this year.  I've changed it up from previous years.  

    Look at these striking cards:

    I've created three different groups of cards – 2 each of 2 different cards; using a featured stamp set. 

    1. Christmas Classics cards

    These pretty cards include the traditional colors of Real Red, Cherry Cobbler and Mossy Meadow.  Designer papers are Shining Christmas & Traditions of St. Nick – both from our Online Exclusives. 

    Options:

    1. Get the pre-cut kit to go – 12 cards & envelopes – 6 of each design.  Designer paper can vary.  You'll need inks and stamps to finish the cards.  Includes the PDF tutorial and pre-cut card kit for $27. See it here.
    2. Choose the PDF tutorial only – includes all 12 cards (photo at the top of this post). Measurements, supplies, photos and step by step instructions.  See it here.
    3. Add on the Christmas Classics stamp set to your card kit and receive 10% off. Message me here for combined pricing. 
    4. Add on the Christmas Classics bundle seen here & your 12 card pre-cut kit is 1/2 price!  

    The PDF tutorials are emailed to you immediately after purchase.  The pre-cut card kits with stamps or bundles are sent out at the end of October.  

    2.  Stars at Night cards


    Both of these designs are fun folds; the top two cards include a gift card option. Colors include Night of Navy, Pretty Peacock, Coastal Cabana and Lost Lagoon with a bit of gold and silver flair. Designer papers are the Snowflake Magic specialty and O Holy Night.  

    Options:

    1. Get the pre-cut kit to go – 12 cards & envelopes – 6 of each design.  Designer paper can vary.  You'll need inks and stamps to finish the cards. Includes the PDF tutorial and pre-cut card kit for $27. See it here.
    2. Choose the PDF tutorial only – includes all 12 cards (photo at the top of this post). Measurements, supplies, photos and step by step instructions.  See it here.
    3. Add on the Stars at Night stamp set to your card kit and receive 10% off. Message me here for combined pricing. 
    4. Add on the Stars at Night bundle seen here & your 12 card pre-cut kit is 1/2 price!  

    3. More Wishes cards 


    I love these bold greetings!  The upper right cards are shaker cards!  Colors include Real Red, Garden Green, Balmy Blue & Night of Navy. Designer paper is the Walk in the Forest. 

    Options:

    1. Get the pre-cut kit to go – 12 cards & envelopes – 6 of each design.  Designer paper can vary.  The kit includes everything you need but inks, stamps & adhesives including the PDF tutorial and pre-cut card kit for $27. See it here.
    2. Choose the PDF tutorial option.  It includes all 12 cards (photo at the top of this post) with measurements, supplies, photos and step by step instructions.  See it here.
    3. Add on the More Wishes stamp set to your card kit and receive 10% off. Message me here for combined pricing. 

    See all of my card kits and tutorials here at my Shop here!  Shipping is combined at checkout. 

    I'll be offering these card classes to my local customers on October 28th at 10 am in my home studio. 

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  • Delightful Florals fun fold card with an easy tuck closure & free project sheet!


    I shared this pretty card on last week's Live video.  Can you tell it's a fun fold card?  

    It features the new Delightful Florals designer paper; only seen in our Online Exclusives here.  This card will be included in a pre-cut kit to go & tutorial in October.  See all of my available kits here.

    The colors include Lemon Lime Twist, Berry Burst and White.  

    Here's the open view: 

    It might look like an ordinary opening but you can see in the photo below how the lower flap tucks under the vertical banner to hold it closed.  An interesting take on a gatefold card! 

    You can download the free project sheet here: Download Delightful Florals Center Tuck card

    Other products used include: Basics 3D embossing folders, Lasting Label punch, Glittered White Organdy ribbon & Sequins Trio. *see all of our online exclusive products here.  There are a ton!

    You can watch the video for this project here.  It includes two more fun fold cards as well!

    If you're not following me on YouTube click here.  Or follow me on Facebook for my weekly Tuesday lives here. 

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  • Book-binding Fold & Tuck card with video & free project sheet


    Here's the second card I shared in last week's video; it's a book-binding card with a twist!  The main panel features the 'Tuck & Fold' technique I shared a few weeks ago. See that card here. 

    The designer paper is the Translucent Floral Online Exclusive seen here.


    Supplies:

    • Center greeting circle is from the Radiating Stitches dies seen here.
    • The Happy Birthday greeting is from the Inked & Tiled stamp set
    • Basics 3D embossing folders were used on the Lemon Lime Twist layer
    • 2022-24 In Color Baker's twine and Sequins Trio are the embellishments

    Download the free project sheet here: Download Delightful Florals Book Binding card

    The pinwheel like layer above starts out with a 6 X 6" piece of designer paper. You score it at 1 1/2" on all sides and cut off the corners as seen below.  

    Then you fold in the outer rectangles into the center and fold back one corner on each side.  Watch the video below to see how it's done.  It's quite easy!  

    Save two of the corners you cut off and cut them in half on the diagonal. It really jazzes up the inside of this card!  

    You can see all three cards included in the video below. Click here to watch it, or scroll down a bit. 

    You can watch the video for this project here.  It includes two more fun fold cards as well!

    If you're not following me on YouTube click here.  Or follow me on Facebook for my weekly Tuesday lives here. 

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    *Get a free 6 card kit with orders over $55 (Includes card bases, coordinating envelopes, Memories & More cards, gems & more) 

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    Each box contains from $180-200 in retired products (new or lightly used)

    1. Place an online Stampin' Up! order over $75 (before tax & shipping) using one of my current host codes to reserve a Mystery Box. *Host code links – WXX6RCHA or MYF6MXAG
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