Stampin’ Up! just released so many new products. I’m playing with a few of those with today’s card. I modified an Angled Z Fold card, and I share that with you today.
I use the Bloom Impressions 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper. Earn this pretty patterned paper free with a $60 purchase (before tax and shipping) during SaleABration. This promotion runs through February 28, 2025. Click here to see a PDF copy of the brochure.
I also use the Beautiful Butterflies Bundle. Find this in Stampin’ Up!s January-April 2025 Mini Catalog. Click here to see a PDF of this catalog.
Measurements and Details
Melon Mambo card stock measuring 5 1/2 x 4 1/4
Bloom Impressions Designer Series Paper measuring 12 x 5 1/4, scored at 4 and 8
From the bottom left corner of the DSP, measure 2 inches and mark softly with a pencil
Put the paper in your trimmer and cut a diagonal up to the eight-inch score mark. (Watch the video below to see how I do this.)
Butterfly die cut from Melon Mambo card stock
Sentiment heat embossed with white embossing powder on Melon Mambo card stock and die cut
Vellum (Graceful Greenery Vellum) die cut with Spotlight on Nature Dies
For the inside: Melon Mambo card stock measuring 3 1/2 x 3 1/2 and Basic White card stock measuring 3 x 3.
See a picture of the inside and how the fun fold looks.
How to Video
From my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, I offer step-by-step instructions for creating this angled z fold card and show a couple of different variations.
Thanks so much for visiting today! I hope you love this project!
Kim
Please let me know if I can help you in any way in our paper crafting journey.
Even though Stampin’ Up!’s Hearts of Elegance Bundle is perfect for those Valentine and love-themed cards, I also think it’s great for all-occasion, card-making projects. Find this bundle as part of Stampin’ Up!’s Online Exclusives.
In today’s post, I share a really quick and easy birthday card created with the Hearts of Elegance Dies. I send so many cards, I always need something that looks great and is simple to put together.
Measurements and Details
Thick Basic White card stock base measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored and folded at 4 1/4
Mediterranean Blooms 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper measuring 5 1/4 x 4
Die cut the stitched-edge heart with Night of Navy card stock
Heat emboss the birthday sentiment (Something Fancy) on a scrap of Night of Navy card stock
White Baker’s Twine
Opal Rounds Assortment
Need more inspiration for this set? Click on the following blog post links:
In addition, I’m offering a Valentine Card Class to Go using the Hearts of Elegance Bundle. See this blog post for more information.
I hope you enjoy today’s card as well as the other samples.
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Whether you’re a scrapbooker, a card maker or simply a paper lover, August is a great time to stock up and save on gorgeous patterned paper. Stampin’ Up!’s artistic and versatile designs offer the perfect backdrop for your next projects! Through August 31, 2024, get 15 percent off fourteen different packages of Designer Series Paper (DSP).
Today, I share one fun design that allows you to showcase both sides of your beautiful patterned paper. Be sure to watch the video at the end of this post to see step-by-step instructions for creating this card layout.
Night of Navy Card stock base measures 5 1/2 x 5 1/2, score and fold at 1 1/4
DSP– one piece measuring 5 1/4 x 4 and two pieces measuring 1 x 5 1/4
Basic White — 5 1/4 x 4
Die cut Basic White largest circle from Stylish Shapes Dies
Night of Navy and Boho Blue ink pads and Blender Pen
Adventurous Sky stamp set
Night of Navy baker’s twine (coming soon in Stampin’ Up!’s September-December 2024 Mini Catlaog)
Enjoy these other samples:
Perennial Lavender Designer Series Paper
Lily Pond Lane Designer Series Paper
How to Video
From my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, I give step-by-step directions for creating this card that shows you how to use both sides of your patterned paper.
Thanks so much for visiting my blog today! I hope you’re inspired to use your stash of patterned paper and try this card.
Kim
Designer Series Paper Sale
Click on any of the graphics below to shop the papers included in this sale. Good through August 31, 2024, or while supplies last.
This month, I’m featuring a few of Stampn’ Up!’s various bundle offerings — specifically current stamp set and die bundles. Through June 30, 2024, receive an additional 10 percent discount on all current stamp set and die bundles. Need a die cut machine in which to use the dies? The sale also includes 10 percent off both the regular and mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss machines.
Click on the links below to visit earlier blog posts featuring bundles with card samples and how to videos:
Today, I share some fun samples using the Pocket Thoughts Bundle. Find it on page 62 of Stampin’ Up!’s 2024-2025 Annual Catalog.
The stamp set allows you to create a host of celebratory cards and small gifts including weddings, birthdays, graduations, and more. The dies build fun gift card holders, card sleeves, and 3D paper crafting projects.
This first card uses the largest of the dies to create a pocket or pull-out card. Be sure to watch the video at the end of this post. I give step-by-step directions for making this DIY stationery project from my craft room in Mesa, Arizona.
Here are a few measurements to help you get started.
Petunia Pop card stock base measuring 5 1/2 x 4 1/4
Full of Life Designer Series Paper die cut with largest Pocket Thoughts Dies
Basic White card stock circle die cut with Spotlight on Nature Dies
Cupcake image stamped with Memento ink and colored with Petunia Pop and Pretty in Pink Stampin’ Blends
Inside pull-out card includes a Pretty in Pink card stock base measuring 3 1/2 x 5, Basic White card stock measuring 3 1/4 x 4 3/4, and Full of Life DSP measuring 3/4 x 3 1/4. Petunia Pop 3/8″ Bordered Ribbon and White Baker’s Twine.
Wedding Card Sample
This next card uses the middle-size Pocket Thoughts Dies. This time, I used the holder to create a pocket on the front and included a tag for a wedding card.
Here are a few measurements to help you create this at home:
Wild Wheat card stock base measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored and folded at 4 1/4
Gold Foil layer measuring 5 1/4 x 4
Nature’s Sweetness Designer Series Paper measuring 5 x 3 3/4
Nature’s Sweetness Designer Series Paper die cut with the middle Pocket Thoughts die.
Sentiment from Pocket Thoughts Stamp Set heat embossed with gold and accented with flowers die cut from the Country Birdhouse Dies. Punched with 1 3/4 circle punch and Gold Foil Sheets punched with 2 inch circle punch.
Basic White Card stock die cut with a tag from the Greetings of the Seasons die. (Look for this product to be available July 2 with a new Online Exclusive release.)
Sentiment from Something Fancy Stamp Set heat embossed in gold.
Gold 1/8″ Trim
Adhesive-Backed Sparkle Gems
How to Video
Thanks so much for visiting my blog today. I hope you enjoyed these projects. Please let me know if you have questions or need help purchasing Stampin’ Up! products.
Kim
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Bring a little of the beach into your craft room with Stampin’ Up!’s Seaside Wishes Bundle. I love how lifelike the sand dollar appears when embossed and die cut. Find this bundle on page 73 of Stampin’ Up!’s new 2024-2025 Annual Catalog. The bundle includes the Seaside Wishes Stamp Set and the coordinating Seaside Wishes Hybrid Embossing Folder. The hybrid folder is unique, allowing you to both emboss and die cut at the same time.
And, the good news is, during June, this bundle (and other current stamp and die bundles) are discounted an additional 10 percent. Need a die cut machine in which to use the dies? The sale also includes 10 percent off both the regular and mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss machines.)
So, this month, I’ll be playing with some of the discounted bundles. Click here to see another card using this bundle and to watch a video showing how to use the hybrid folder.
Seaside Wishes Birthday Card
Hare are a few details about today’s card:
Summer Splash card stock base measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored and folded at 4 1/4
Gorgeous Grape card stock layer measuring 5 1/4 x 4
Basic White card stock layer measuring 5 x 3 3/4
Summer Splash Designer Series Paper measuring 5 x 1
A variety die cuts using Gorgeous Grape, Crushed Curry, Summer Splash and Melon Mambo
Birthday sentiment from Sweetly Scripted stamped in Melon Mambo ink
Summer Splash 3/8″ Bordered Ribbon tied in a bow
Glossy Dots Assortment (Gorgeous Grape)
I just love the bright and cheery colors featured in this birthday card. What do you think?
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Kim
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