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Use the Double Wonder Template to make 11 quick cards! Join me Thursday night!


Do you ever planned a stamping session focusing on just a few products? It's easy to get overwhelmed with everything you own.  Using this method is actually quite liberating and fuels the creative process.  I've started doing that more and more often especially when planning my card kits to go.  I pick Stampin' Up! products from the same suite and choose some sketches or layouts for card ideas.  the process is so enjoyable this way!  

Lately I've been seeing groups of cards using the Double Wonder template and had to try it.  It was originally designed by Shannon West from Stampin' Up!  It's so clever!! You start out with 2 pieces of 6" X 12" designer paper and using the pieces you can quickly have 11 finished cards!

Look at these! I'll be making these cards Live tomorrow night at 7 pm CT. Join me either here on FB or on Zoom.  

Here are the steps: 

  1. Pick out 2 different sheets of 6 X 12" designer paper and 11 card bases.  Make sure you have some ribbons or embellishments to match.  
  2. Use the template below to cut your designer paper; cutting both at once. 
  3. Grab some scraps of White and coordinating colors for punches/greetings. 
  4. Cut 4 pieces of layering card stock at 3 1/4" X 5" and one 3 3/4" square for the bonus card. (I used White)
  5. Choose a stamp set & ink to coordinate. 
  6. Or use the new Share Sunshine Covid-19 digital download like I did for my greetings. No stamping needed!  You can purchase that here. https://covid19.stampinup.com/products/giving-back-us-ca Price: $12.00 USD
  7. Come back here tomorrow night so we can stamp together.
  8. Or use this link to join via Zoom. *see tips on zoom meetings below  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88215870191

I chose to use the new Ornate Garden designer paper for my cards.  Anything goes but a non directional design is best; try not to choose a paper that needs to be north and south.  


Below is the template but click here to download the Double Wonder Designer Paper cards & template 

Zoom meeting tips:

  1. You will need access to a camera and/or microphone to participate.
  2. You may need to download Zoom to join; depending on the device you are using. It's free!  
  3. You will be muted when you join to prevent a lot of background noises. 
  4. If you'd like to speak you can un-mute yourself you can do so; or press the spacebar. 

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  • Lots to see in this month’s Control Freak’s Blog hop!


    The theme for February's Blog Hop is projects for our friends! 

    There's a lot of talent in the Control Freaks group; be sure to click on each icon at the end of each post to see it all.   

    If you just stopped in from Bree's blog I'm sure you enjoyed her projects. She is uber creative!

    My first card features the Floating Technique. It gives the illusion that your paper is floating on the card.  

    I adhered random sizes of card stock strips onto a piece of Window Sheet and used our largest circle in the Layering Circles dies  to die-cut it out.  I've been making monochromatic cards lately and chose my favorite blue/green hues of Bermuda Bay, Pool Party & Coastal Cabana.  

    Details:

    • This circle is added with Stampin' Dimensionals onto White CS that's been embossed with the Tasteful Textile embossing folder. 
    • The 'Thanks' is made with our Amazing Thanks dies from the January-June catalog. 
    • The 'Friend' greeting was fussy cut from the Special Moments stamp set.
    • Those pretty rhinestones are from a new release coming out in March called the Wave Collection.  Rhinestones in blues & greens!! 

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    I recently made a card with the Hello Ladybug using Magenta Madness with Black and wanted to try it out with Coastal Cabana too. I found out that our new Supple Shimmer specialty paper works great for wings! It's pretty & iridescent.


    It's also what I like to call Black & White with a 'pop' of color.  A bit of black on a card makes other colors 'show up' and be noticed. 

    This card is an easy fun fold.  Turn any basic card into a fun fold with these measurements: 

    • Card base 5 ½” X 8 ½”, score at 2 1/8” & 4 ¼”
    • White (X 2) 3 ½” X 4 ¾”
    • 3 ¾” X 5” Black


    The stamped images are all from the Hello Ladybug stamp set.  It's in a bundle with the punch at 10% off when purchased together.  


    Thanks so much for stopping in today. Click on the icon below to see what Cindy has created for you. You won't want to miss it! 

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  • Hello Ladybug & Island Vibes paired up in this easy Fun Fold card


    I played with the Hello Ladybug stamp set & punch bundle for Tuesday's FB Live this week. Each card uses the punch in a different way!  See the video here.  Here's one of the cards we made: 

    The colors are Granny Apple Green, Magenta Madness, Black & White. It's a bright and happy card for sure! I used the Island Vibe stamp set for the greenery; it's in our Sale-a-Bration offering and free with a $50 order through February.  

     

    If you ever want to turn a traditional card into a fun fold you cannot get easier than this one!  Score your 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" card base at 4 1/4" (or fold it in half) then fold the front in half again.  

    Click here to see this Hello Ladybug stamp set & punch bundle.  It's just $32.25 and 10% off! 

    Measurements:

    • Card base 5 ½” X 8 ½”, score at 2 1/8” & 4 ¼”
    • White (X 2) 3 ½” X 4 ¾”
    • 3 ¾” X 5” Black

    Click on the photo below to watch the video and see all three unique cards using this fun Ladybug Builder punch by Stampin' Up! Don't forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel here too! 

     

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    Use the host code above & get a free Easel Calendar kit

    & the Gingham embossing folder with a $55 order in February, 2022! 

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  • Brilliant Accordion Fun Fold card; it’s a big WOW!


    If you ever want to impress someone with an extra special hand made card, try one of these Accordion cards.  They are so easy to make it looks fancy and a bit tricky. 

    I used the Daffodil Afternoon designer paper from our current Sale-a-Bration promotion. You can see it here and get it free with any $50 Stampin' Up! order.  

    The neat greetings are all from the Special Moments stamp set; another free choice from our Sale-a-Bration promotion through February.  See all of our free SAB choices here. 

    Details:

    • The colors are Crushed Curry & Mossy Meadow with a bit of Flirty Flamingo.
    • Beautiful Layer dies – greeting die-cut shapes 
    • Medium Daisy punch – flowers (sponged color on the edges)
    • Daffodil dies – stems & daisy centers 
    • Bough punch – leaves

     The fold is actually quite simple for the inside of this card.  I hope you watch the video below to see how it's done.  

    Accordion card measurements: 

    • Card base 5 ½” X 8 ½”
    • DSP 5 ¼” X 10” scored at 2”, 3”, 4”, 5”, 6”, 7” & 8”
    • Vanilla 3 ½” X 4 ¾” for front & 1 ¾” X 4 ¾” inside
    • Front DSP 1 ½” X 3 ½”, Mossy CS 3 ¾” X 5”

    Click on the photo below to watch the video.  This card is the last project; you'll see one other fun fold cards and a sketch card idea. 

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     Hot Deals in February:

    Choose $125 in product PLUS any 2 stamp sets free in February!

    It's just $99. Get FREE shipping too!

    Click here to get yours.


    Host codes: PA93N9CF

     *click here to order 


    Use the host code above & get a free Easel Calendar kit

    & the Gingham embossing folder with a $55 order in February, 2022! 

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