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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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  • Year End Closeout starts Tuesday! Grab your favorites before they’re gone!


    The giant Year-end close-out sale starts Tuesday, Dec 8th with deep discounts (many at 50% off) on select retiring products.
     
     
    Don't miss out on your favorites!!
     
    We now know what is retiring from the Holiday 2020 Mini Catalog. Sadly my Life is Beautiful stamp set is retiring!  If you don't have it yet; click here and get it while you can!  If you do I'll send you my free PDF tutorial for these cards!  
     
     
    I'm running a special during this sale; purchase any of these retiring items and get the tutorials to match.  You'll have lots of ideas for your new products!
     
    Choose the Plaid Tidings DSP here or Celebration Tidings stamp set here & get this tutorial: 
     
     
     
    Order the 'Tis the Season DSP here or Poincettia Petals Bundle here & get this tutorial:
     
     
    These retiring items are only available while supplies last so do not delay on getting your favorites! The early bird catches the worm!
     
    The items above will not be on sale until
    Tuesday, December 8th!
     
     
    Did you know that you can get these items on sale and purchase the Stampin' Up! starter kit at the same time?!  The Starter Kit is always 20% off but when you choose these discounted products on the retiring list your kit is an amazing deal!  
     
    If you're spending over $100 I highly encourage you to choose the Starter kit. 
    You can also choose from brand new items from the upcoming 2021 Spring Catalog in your kit!
     
     
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  • Snowflake Splendor Fun-fold Cards kit to go; RSVP by December 14th!


    This month's cards kit to go features snowflakes and the Snowflake Splendor designer paper; sooo beautiful!  And each one is a fancy fold too!  Look at these beautiful cards!

    The color scheme is soft & soothing and perfect for winter themed cards.  I used the Snowflake Wishes stamp set which includes thank you's, friendship and more.  

    In this kit to go you receive approximately $20 in product so you can make even more cards than the 10 included in the kit.  *You're paying about $4 for the 10 pre-cut cards!  A fabulous deal. 

    You will need adhesives, stamps and ink to complete the cards.  If you'd like to get the Snowflake Wishes stamp set or bundle at an extra 10% off message me and I can send it with your kit! 


    This kit to go includes the following:

    • 1/2 package of Snowflake Splendor Designer Series Paper
    • Iridescent 1/4" white ribbon
    • blue adhesive gems 
    • 1 sheet mini dimensionals 
    • 10 pre-cut A2 cards including die-cuts and punched pieces
    • the free PDF tutorial – includes photos, measurements, supplies and step-by-step directions! 

    Here's a close up of one of the fun-fold cards included; a unique accordion style card!

    You can order this kit here; but be sure to order by December 14th to get the pre-cut kit!

    Or order the PDF tutorial here and use the directions and your own products to make these cards.  It iwill be emailed to you immediately upon payment.

    Kits will be mailed out Priority mail around the 21st of December. 

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  • Easiest Shake Card Ever; plus the quickest Christmas cards you can make!!


    Have you wanted to make a shaker card but didn't want to deal with the Foam Adhesive and window sheets?  Well I have a solution for you!  Use a clear envelope!  Yes; it works beautifully!

    I used one of the Wonder of the Season cards, cutting it down to 4" X 5 1/4" and adding another layered strip.  I then inserted it into one of our clear envelopes (seen here) and folded the excess to the back, securing it with Tear & Tape.  Then I added some Sequins for Everything and sealed it up.  It's adhered to a Real Red card base and the greeting is adhered to the front. 

    The stamps are from the Tag Buffet stamp set. 

    You can watch how I did this in the video below; it's one of the first projects. 

    In the video I also shared the Wonder of the Season Memories & More projects.  These cards are beautiful and filled with gold & red foil accents.  I love these because they are super quick & easy!  All I added were some Red rhinestones!  No stamping or extra card stock!  

    Here are a few I made:

    Remember I only used three products on these!  All you need are the cards (seen here) and the cards & envelopes (seen here) and Red Rhinestones.

    You can use the 3 X 4" cards for the pretty card bases so the foil accents show.  Or flip the front to the inside and use the larger 4" X 6" cards on the front.  This way you can still see that pretty foil on the inside! 

    Watch the video below to see these projects & more! 

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