Thoughtful Journey Fun Fold

Thoughtful Journey Fun Fold

Stampin’ Up!’s Designer Series Paper sales continues through August 31, 2024. Receive 15 percent off fourteen of the patterned papers. In today’s post, I use one of the sale papers — the 6 x 6 Thoughtful Journey. This 48-sheet package offers dreamy, ethereal water colored designs. Use the natural, free-flowing flower and field scenes as stunning focal points or turn the more abstract designs into gorgeous layers. 

Thoughtful Journey Fun Fold 

This particular fun fold works well with the scenery designers. Here are some measurements to help you get started. 

  • Thoughtful Journey Designer Series Paper measuring 4 3/4 x 4. Cut a one-inch strip off of each end.
  • Blackberry Bliss base measuring 5 1/2 x 4 1/4
  • Blackberry Bliss (for flap) measuring 8 1/2 x 3, scored at 4 1/4
  • Wild Wheat pieces measuring 4 1/8 x 1 1/8 (2) and 4 1/8 x 2 7/8
  • Basic White measuring 4 1/8 x 2 1/8
  • Congratulations sentiment (Something Fancy stamp set) heat embossed with gold on Blackberry Bliss cardstock and die cut with die from Something Fancy.
  • Blackberry Bliss & Gold Textured Ribbon (available soon in Stampin’ Up!’s September-December 2024 Mini Catalog).
  • Regal Foiled Adhesive-Backed Dots (available soon in Stampin’ Up!’s September-December 2024 Mini Catalog).

Here’s the a look at the inside of the card.

Stampin' Up! Thoughtful Journey 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper

How to Video

Be sure to watch this video to see how this card comes together. From my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, I give step-by-step instructions for putting this fun fold card together.

Thanks so much for visiting my blog today! I hope you’re inspired to make this card at home. Please let me know if you have questions about this card or other paper crafting projects.

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Beach Day Enjoy Today

Welcome to the Stampers Dozen August Blog Hop! Thanks for joining us in August! This month, we feature cards and projects centering on the theme “Hot Summer Nights.” Be sure to visit all of the blogs on the hop (see the list at the end of this post) to see how each stamper interpreted this assignment.

Summer brings back many memories for me, including enjoying Minnesota lakes for many seasons. Now that we live in Arizona, the scenery has changed a little. I find myself enjoying palm trees and gorgeous sunsets.

Beach Days Enjoy Today

This gave me the perfect opportunity to use Stampin’ Up!’s Beach Day stamp set and coordinating Beach Day Dies. So much fun building a little scene with some of the images. 

Beach Days Enjoy Today

Stampin' Up! Beach Days Dies

Beach Day Enjoy Today

Can you believe the stamp set has never seen ink? I’m glad I got these out and used them for today’s card. Here are a few details to help you create this card at home:

  • Night of Navy card stock base measuring 11 x 4 1/4, scored and folded at 5 1/2
  • Basic Black card stock panel measuring 5 3/8 x 3 4 1/8
  • White card stock 5 1/4 x 4. I applied Pool Party ink with a blending brush to the whole piece and then applied Night of Navy ink, giving it an ombre or graduated look. I then embossed this panel with the So Swirly Embossing Folder.
  • Basic Back card stock panel measuring 4 3/8 x 3 1/8
  • Basic White panel measuring 4 1/4 x 3 (2)
  • Punched a 2 3/8 circle in one of the above panels and placed it on top of the other. I first applied Crushed Curry ink with a blending brush and then Pumpkin Pie.
  • Palm tree created with Pecan Pie and Old Olive glimmer paper.
  • A scrap of Crumb Cake for the sand
  • Added Linen Thread and Night of Navy gems from the Opal Rounds Assortment. 

I hope you’ve enjoyed my card. Please let me know if you have any questions.

Need more inspiration? Subscribe to my free, email newsletter. I send three to four newsletters each month that include a paper crafting video, a card making tutorial, and updates to Stampin’ Up! news and notes. Click here.

Thank you,

Kim

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Country Lace Fun Fold

Country Lace Fun Fold

Hello! Thanks for stopping by today! I continue to play with Stampin’ Up!’s lovely patterned papers, especially the offerings included during this month’s Designer Series Paper sale. Fourteen different packages are on sale 15 percent off. 

Here’s a list of the included papers:

  • Bright & Beautiful
  • Countryside Inn
  • Country Lace
  • Country Woods
  • Full of Life
  • Lily Pond Lane
  • Mediterranean Blooms
  • Perennial Lavender
  • Take to the Sky
  • Thoughtful Journey
  • To Market
  • Unbounded Beauty
  • Wildly Flowering 
  • Winter Meadow

Click here to look at and shop for the papers from my online store. 

Country Lace Fun Fold

For today’s card, I’m using Stampin’ Up!’s Country Lace 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper in conjunction with a fun fold inspired by Amy Combs.

Country Lace Designer Series Paper

Here are some measurements to help you get started. Be sure to watch the video below to see how this card comes together.

  • Misty Moonlight base measuring 5 1/2 x 4 1/4
  • Country Lace Designer Series Paper measuring 6 x 5 1/4
  • Misty Moonlight panel measuring 6 x 4, scored at 3
  • Country Lace DSP measuring 3 3/4 x 2 3/4
  • Basic White measuring 3 3/4 x 2 3/4
  • DSP scrap measuring 3 3/4 x 1/2
  • Circle design (Stylish Shapes) die cut from 3 1/4 x 3 1/4 DSP
  • Sentiment from Simply Said stamped in Misty Moonlight and die cut with Stylish Shapes Dies.
  • Flowers (Country Birdhouse Dies) die cut from Petal Pink card stock
  • Blooming Pearls (Petal Pink)
  • Petal Pink & White 1/4 Diagonal Ribbon

A view of the inside of the card as it’s open:

Country Lace Fun Fold

How to Video

From my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, I give step-by-step instructions for creating this fun fold.

 

I hope you enjoyed today’s DSP-inspired project. Subscribe to my free, email newsletter to get more ideas. I send three to four newsletters each month that include a free paper crafting video, a card making tutorial, and updates to Stampin’ Up! news and specials. Click here.

Thanks,

Kim

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Mini Catalog Paper Share Available

In just a few weeks, you’ll be able to shop for brand-new paper crafting products from Stampin’ Up!’s September-December 2024 Mini Catalog. The catalog goes live Wednesday, September 4. It’s filled with brand-new paper crafting products for fall, winter, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and more. Look for new stamp sets, dies, embossing folders, ribbons, embellishments, and, of course, Designer Series Paper. 

What is a Paper Share?

Once again, I’m offering a mini catalog paper share where you receive 6 x 6 samples of all the gorgeous paper included in Stampin’ Up!’s September-December Mini Catalog. The share gives you an opportunity to look at and touch all of the designs so you can decide which ones you’d like to order more of.

The cost of the share is $42 + $10 priority shipping through Pirate Ship. You receive 108 sheets of 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper. (Contact me if you’re local to Mesa, Arizona, and want to do a porch pick up.) 

Paper is individually labeled with name and coordinating colors.

  • Festive Glimmer — 6 pieces
  • Nests of Winter — 12 pieces
  • Regal Distressed Patterns — 6 pieces
  • Regal Winter — 12 pieces
  • Reindeer Days — 12 pieces
  • Season of Elegance — 12 pieces
  • Sentimental Christmas — 12 pieces
  • Snowy Scenes — 12 pieces
  • Splendid Autumn — 12 pieces
  • Take a Bow — 12 pieces

How Does the Paper Share Work?

  • Complete this Google form with your contact information. The deadline to reserve your paper share is Tuesday, September 3, 2024. 
  • I’ll send you a PayPal invoice one to two days before I order the DSP. (Please contact me directly to discuss other payment options.)
  • I’ll place the order for the paper from Stampin’ Up! When it arrives, I’ll send you your shares as soon as possible. Please note: Product backorders or shipping delays may delay the delivery of your share.
  • Please let me know if you have questions by emailing me at: kimqskards@gmail.com.

Thank you so much for your interest.

Kim

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Mediterranean Blooms Hello Card

Mediterranean Blooms Hello Card

Hello! Thanks for popping in today! During August, Stampin’ Up! is offering a selection of its Designer Series Papers at 15 percent off. Choose from 14 different packages! This is a great time to stock up on your favorites and save money.

Here’s a list of the included papers:

  • Bright & Beautiful
  • Countryside Inn
  • Country Lace
  • Country Woods
  • Full of Life
  • Lily Pond Lane
  • Mediterranean Blooms
  • Perennial Lavender
  • Take to the Sky
  • Thoughtful Journey
  • To Market
  • Unbounded Beauty
  • Wildly Flowering 
  • Winter Meadow

Click here to look at and shop for the papers from my online store. 

In today’s post, I use one of the sale papers — Mediterranean Blooms — to create a card that showcases the pretty patterned paper. I love both sides of this 12 x 12 paper, so I made one card for each side. And, I love this layout because it can be used with any Designer Series Paper, stamp set, and embellishments. 

Mediterranean Blooms Hello Card

Here are some details to help you get started.

  • Garden Green card stock base measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored and folded at 4 1/4
  • Designer Series Paper measuring 5 1/4 x 4
  • Garden Green layer measuring 3 x 4 1/2
  • Complementary DSP design measuring 2 3/4 x 4 1/4
  • Card stock strip measuring 5 x 1 embossed with the Eyelet Embossing Folder. (You can also swap out a piece of Designer Series Paper if you find a piece that works.)
  • Die cut circle from Stylish Shapes Dies
  • Image hand cut from Designer Series Paper
  • Sentiment from Citrus Blooms stamp set stamped in Garden Green ink
  • Linen Thread
  • Opal Rounds Assortment

Here’s another version of the card using the flip side of the patterned paper.

Mediterranean Blooms Designer Series Paper

How to Video

Be sure to watch this video (a Facebook live replay) from my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, where I give step-by-step instructions for creating this card.

 

 

Thanks so much for visiting today. I hope you’re inspired to try making this at home Please let me know if I can help in any way.

Kim

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