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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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January Specials: 

Get a free embellishment from the 2024 Spring catalog

with an online order over $55


*current host codes: TU26GCPZ or QS26PCUJ

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Reserve your Spring & Sale-a-Bration designer paper share

$18 for 78 sheets! (plus $7 shipping). Email me here

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I have several pre-cut card & scrapbook kits to go; ready to mail out!

Click here to see them all.

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  • Golden Honey Scrapbook Class with a kit to go option


    Scrapbooking was my first paper crafting hobby. Now I spend a lot more time making cards than I do scrapbook pages.

    I just knew the Golden Honey specialty designer paper would make gorgeous layouts!  This designer paper is no longer available during Sale-a-Bration but I have a supply of it for these classes. 

    I made 5 beautiful, unique layouts with 12 X 12" card stock.  Because this paper is black and white based with some gold accents I could add lots of fun colors to create my layouts.  I LOVE black and white with a pop of color on my projects! 

    Here's a full view of two of them.  This first layout has Bermuda Bay as the main color with the Detailed Bee dies.  The page title is from the Hand-Lettered Prose dies seen here. 

    Here's another one in all black and white with gold accents.  I added daisy punched accents on this page.  

    There isn't any stamping on these pages; it's all pre-cut, punched or die-cut pieces. It also includes the embellishments too. All you need is adhesive so it's perfect to finish up at home!  

    The class is on Saturday, March 28th at 2 pm.  The cost is $25 for all 10 pages.  It's also available as a kit to go for both local and long distance customers.  It's an extra $5 for shipping.  RSVP by March 19th to receive a kit.  

    The kit includes everything you see; pre-cut pieces, die-cuts, photos and tips on assembly.  Kits are mailed out at the end of March. 

    Scrapbook Kit to go

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    March host code is TRYUEHDZ

    Order online here

    New Sale-a-Bration choices in March; while supplies last!

     

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  • Lily Impressions DSP; make the most of your paper with this fun-fold card!


    Do you struggle with double sided designer paper?  What if you love both sides of the paper and cannot decide which one to use?  Well I have a solution for you with this fun fold card!

    I created these cards for my March thank you's for online orders.  They feature the Lily Impressions designer paper from the 2020 Sale-a-Bration catalog seen here.  One side of the papers is all water lilies with an impressionistic feel and the other has washed patterns. The colors are bright and vibrant! 

    On the above card the colors are Purple Posy with Blackberry Bliss and Garden Green. The pretty punched corners are from the Detailed Trio punch seen here.

    The stamp set and dies are from my top pick for Bundles in the 2020 January – June mini catalog – the So Sentimental bundle seen here:

    The front right panel opens on just one side.  It's a perfect layout for your designer paper and all you need to do is add a punched or die-cut layer across both panels.  

    The colors on the card above are Pretty Peacock with Melon Mambo. I used the Pretty Peacock rhinestones as accents. 

    Which is your favorite?  

    Measurements:

    • Card stock is 4 1/4" X 9" scored at 5 1/2"
    • Designer paper on the left is 3 1/4" X 4"; card stock on the right is 1 7/8" X 4"
    • The inside white layer is 3 1/4" X 4"
    • Melon Mambo banner is 1" X 4 1/4" 

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    Four March Specials besides Sale-a-Braton

    and the Product Coordination Release seen here!

    March host code is TRYUEHDZ 

    1. All online orders will receive a free Mountain View pdf cards tutorial in an email.

    2. If your order is over $55 you'll get a Sale-a-Bration paper sampler and metallic cards & envelopes kit!  A great start to beautiful card making. 

    March host code is TRYUEHDZ

    Order online here

    3. THE Best deal! Choose any FREE stamp set when you purchase the Starter kit during Sale-a-Bration; of any value! Plus you'll get a free paper trimmer and a 6 X 6 sampler of new Designer Paper!  It's just $99 plus tax and you can choose $125 in products with free shipping! Be either a 'Happy Shopper' and enjoy the discount or make extra spending money.

    Click here to join my awesome Flowerbug's Team! 

    4. Earn a ticket in the drawing for each $25 you order online in March for a free Little Ladybug stamp set!

    Order online here

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  • Mountain Air with Stitched Nested Labels


    This month I'm featuring the Mountain Air bundle; a fantastic set of stamps and dies that make creating scenes so easy. I created 10 beautiful scenic cards to share with anyone who orders this bundle from me this month.  It's also free to anyone who places an online order.  *Details below

    Here's one of my favorites made with the Stitched Nested Label dies and the Stone embossing folder. 

    The Stitched Nested Label dies are in the annual catalog and you can see them here online. 

    You might wonder how I achieved the textured white washed background.  I first textured the Smoky Slate card stock with the Stone 3D embossing folder.  Then I lightly rubbed my White Craft ink pad directly onto the card stock.  Let dry or heat set with an embossing tool.  Such a fabulous look!

    The Stone 3D embossing folder is part of the Power of Hope bundle from the 2020 Sale-a-Bration catalog seen here.  It's free with the Power of Hope stamp set for any $100 order while supplies last.  It's already on the low inventory list! 

     

    Other details:

    • Colors are Smoky Slate, Pretty Peacock, Basic Gray and Whisper White
    • The trees are stamped in Pretty Peacock; one in full strength ink and the other second generation ink (stamped off once). They're die-cut with the Majestic Mountain dies. 
    • The greeting is from the Well Said stamp set (one you can get FREE with the purchase of the Starter kit! #BestDealEver!)

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    Four March Specials besides Sale-a-Braton

    and the Product Coordination Release seen here!

    March host code is TRYUEHDZ 

    1. All online orders will receive a free Mountain View pdf cards tutorial in an email.

    2. If your order is over $55 you'll get a Sale-a-Bration paper sampler and metallic cards & envelopes kit!  A great start to beautiful card making. 

    March host code is TRYUEHDZ

    Order online here

    3. THE Best deal! Choose any FREE stamp set when you purchase the Starter kit during Sale-a-Bration; of any value! Plus you'll get a free paper trimmer and a 6 X 6 sampler of new Designer Paper!  It's just $99 plus tax and you can choose $125 in products with free shipping! Be either a 'Happy Shopper' and enjoy the discount or make extra spending money.

    Click here to join my awesome Flowerbug's Team! 

    4. Earn a ticket in the drawing for each $25 you order online in March for a free Little Ladybug stamp set!

    Order online here

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