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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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  • Pretty Florals fun fold card with video tutorial & free project sheet!


    Here's one of the cards I shared on last week's video.  It' features lots of new products from the 2025-26 Annual Catalog. Yay! This catalog & lost of new product goes live tomorrow! 

    My colors include Misty Moonlight with Timid Tiger and White.  The floral stamp set is called Pretty Florals and will be available on May 6th. The greeting is from the Blooming Phrases set.  

    I believe this fun fold is called a diamond fold.  It starts out with a 11" X 4 1/4" card base with two score lines.  Where the diamond layers are added is the second score line.  Simply trim off the excess on the left side of the diamond layers.  *watch the video here to understand

    This is one of those cards where the video helps you more than a tutorial does.  Please watch the video below to understand how this fold works. 

    But if you like having the instructions with measurements here's the free project tutorial for you.  Click on the following link to print or download it.  Download Pretty Florals diamond fold

    Below is the video tutorial for this card and one more too. Both are made with this upcoming bundle from the new 2025-26 Annual Catalog. It goes live on May 6th.  

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    Awesome Starter kit deal! 

    Get $166 in product of your choice for just $99 with free shipping! Click here!


    Earn free card kits in May with online orders! Get 4 kits with a $60 order and orders over $80 receive all 6 cards. All you need are greetings, gems and adhesives to assemble. 

    Order here 


    Get my Florals in Bloom PDF tutorial free with any online order in May!

    Get a free PDF tutorial of your choice with any order over $55 at my shop here 

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  • Yay! My New Catalog Launch Party is tomorrow!


    With each new catalog I host an open house for my local customers.  I love prepping for these because it gets my display boards done.  The best part is that I get to see people I don't get see regularly.  It's a joy to watch friends meet up and visit while browsing the new catalog. I also truly enjoy planning my menu and treating them to lots of yummy food. 

    This event is in Minot, ND at my home studio. If you're local I hope you can stop in and pick up your new catalog!

    One of the most popular things I offer with the new Annual Catalog is my In Color bundle.  They love getting the new colors in a great sampling of new color products they can enjoy right away.  

    Details:

    • There are 4 colors of ink available right now. Secret Sea, Strawberry Slush, Timid Tiger and Darling Duckling. Cloud Cover ink pad & refill are currently unavailable. *Lost Lagoon (stamped off once) works well for Cloud Cover ink. 
    • Add on 4 Blends markers and get the 5th one free! 
    • The bundles will ship out around May 21st via Priority Shipping.  

    Payment:

    • Basic bundle is $99 and I'll pay the shipping to you!  
    • Add on the 5 sets of Blends markers and it's $151.50 (pay for 4; get one set free and shipping to you is also free!)
    • Pay via check, cash, PayPal or Zelle 

    Message me here to reserve your bundle.

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    There's also an exciting Starter Kit promotion in May.  Get an extra $66 in free product of your choice! 


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    May Specials

    Earn free card kits with orders in May! The more you order the more kits you'll receive. Add a stamped greeting and assemble using the project sheet included! 

    Don't miss the deals in the Last Chance list here!


    *host codes have been discontinued; no need to add one. 

    Now you'll earn host rewards on all orders over $20!

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    Get my Florals in Bloom PDF tutorial free with any online order in May!

    Get a free PDF tutorial of your choice with any order over $55 at my shop here 

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  • Wow! Get Double Stampin’ Rewards Friday & Saturday! Check out the tips & video


    National Scrapbook Day is Saturday, May 3rd and Stampin' Up! is celebrating by offering double reward points for 2 days!  

    For example when you place a $50 order you'd normally get $5 in Stampin' Rewards. On Friday and Saturday you'll earn $10!  This is super exciting!

    Shop here.

    In order to bank rewards for your orders you do have to opt in. This is so easy.  Simply log in to your SU online account and click on your name in the upper right and opt in there.  Here's a simple graphic.

    Here's a quick video explaining the new rewards system.  If you place online orders I hope you take time to watch it. 

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    May Specials

    Reserve the In Color bundle by May 6th!

    Message me here


    Don't miss the deals in the Last Chance list here!


    *host codes have been discontinued; no need to add one. 

    Now you'll earn host rewards on all orders over $20!

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    Get my Florals in Bloom PDF tutorial free with any online order in May!

    Get a free PDF tutorial of your choice with any order over $55 at my shop here 

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