I’m thinking many of you feel the same way about sympathy cards; they are difficult to create. Yet, I believe they provide a lot of comfort to those who receive them.
In today’s post, I share step-by-step directions for creating this simple sympathy card. I use Stampin’ Up!’s Beautiful Butterfly Bundle, one of the hybrid embossing folder offerings. It debuted in the spring catalog. And, good news, it’s still available. (Please note: It’s been a popular item so it goes in and out of inventory. Keep checking the store. Or, let me know so I can keep an eye on it for you.)
This hybrid embossing folder bundle offers a lot of fun options. Click here to learn how to make a fun butterfly shaped card. Look for a video on that post, as well.
PAPER – Night of Navy Cardstock (100867), Smoky Slate Cardstock (131202), Basic White Cardstock (166780)
INK – Night of Navy Classic Stampin’ Pad (147110)
OTHER – Linen Thread (104199), Opal Rounds Assortment (163298), Stylish Shapes Dies (159183), Stampin’ Seal (152813), Mini Glue Dots (103683), Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755), Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653)
Cutting & Scoring:
Night of Navy Cardstock – 8 ½” x 5 ½”, scored and folded at 4 ¼”; 4 ½” x 4 ½”
Smoky Slate Cardstock – 5 ¼” x 4”, 2” x 3”
Basic White Cardstock – 5 ¼” x 4”
Linen Thread – 9”
Instructions:
Die cut the butterfly outline from the 4 ½” x 4 ½” Night of Navy Cardstock.
Dry emboss the 5 ¼” x 4” Smoky Slate Cardstock with the embossing folder.
Stamp the sympathy sentiment from the Mixed Labels Stamp Set in Night of Navy ink on the Smoky Slate scrap. Die cut with the banner from the Stylish Shapes Dies.
Add large butterfly to card front with adhesive of choice.
Tie a bow with the Linen Thread. Attach a Glue Dot to the knot and place on card front on an angle.
Place Stampin’ Dimensionals on the back of the sentiment and place on craft front on top of the Linen Thread.
Add three Night of Navy gems from the Opal Rounds Assortment.
Place remaining Basic White Cardstock in the middle of the card.
Thanks so much for visiting my blog today. Please let me know if you have questions about this project or any other stamping-related, paper crafting question.
Kim
Supply List
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As an avid reader (both paper and Audible), I was attracted to Stampin’ Up!’s For the Books Bundle. Find it in Stampin’ Up!’s January-April 2025 Mini Catalog. I’m sorry it took me so long to get it out and ink it up. This is a perfect bundle for the books lovers out there. It’s now on the list of retiring products that are available only while supplies last.
Check out the Last Chance list by clicking here. Be sure to use the filter function on the left-hand side of the screen to help you navigate all of the retiring items. Remember, some of them are discounted.
Measurements and Details
Here are some details to help you get started making this card at home:
Pool Party card stock base measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored and folded at 4 1/4
Crumb Cake card stock panel measuring 5 1/4 x 4, embossed with the Exposed Brick 3D Embossing Folder
A strip of Country Woods Designer Series Paper measuring 5 1/4 x 1 1/2
Pool Party card stock measuring 3 x 3
Basic White card stock measuring 3 x 3 die cut with square from Stylish Shapes Dies
Colored image with Stampin’ Blends: Misty Moonlight, Crumb Cake, and Pool Party
Linen Thread
Rainbow Adhesive-Backed Dots
Thanks so much for visiting my blog today. Please let me know if I can help you in your paper crafting journey.
Kim
Product Supply List
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I’m a huge fan of Stampin’ Up!’s hybrid embossing folders. These unique folders allow you to both emboss and die cut at the same time. But when I discovered that the Beautiful Butterflies Bundle also created shaped cards, I was sold. Find this bundle in Stampin’ Up!’s January-April 2025 Mini Catalog.
Measurements and Details
Aren’t these cards super cute? Here are a few details to help you make this at home.
Stampin’ Up! designed its Basic White Note Cards and Envelopes to use with the shape-maker die. (Receive 20 precut and scored note cards and envelopes for just $10).
Fold the note card in half, place the die on top of both layers, lining up the top of the die just above the folded note card. Be sure to watch the video below to see exactly how this works.
Choose an patterned paper and cut it to 5 x 3 1/2. I used the Floral Delight 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper.
Place the die cut on the patterned paper to get the butterfly layer.
Glue the Designer Series Paper to the white note card. I found that using the Multipurpose Liquid Glue gave me time to get the die cut straight on the card.
Die cut the label, included in the dies you receive.
With a Blending Brush, apply a light layer of Daffodil Delight ink on the label.
Stamp the sentiment with Memento Black ink.
Tie a bow in 9 inches of the 1/8″ Daffodil Delight Satin Ribbon. Add to card front.
Layer the sentiment, with Stampin’ Dimensionals, over the top of the ribbon.
Add Daffodil Delight gems from the Glossy Dots Assortment.
How to Video
In this Facebook Live replay from April 8, I offer step-by-step instructions for creating this card.
I hope you like this cute, little card. Thanks so much for stopping by today. Please let me know if you have questions about this project or any other stamping project.
Kim
Beautiful Butterflies Shaped Card Supply List
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While in Raleigh, North Carolina, for Stampin’ Up!’s annual demonstrator gathering, I received a host of really fun swap cards. See that video by clicking here.
I really love a card I received from Cindy Westerink of Michigan. It uses a cutting technique I haven’t tried before. Today, I want to share that with you.
Here’s a look at Cindy’s card. She uses the awesome new Botanical Textures Suite Collection.
You can use this angle cut with a variety of patterned papers, card stock, rubber stamps, and dies. And, this technique helps you create three quick and easy cards. In addition, it shows off your pretty patterned paper and encourages you use your stash!
Measurements and Directions
Old Olive card stock base measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored and folded at 4 1/4
Daffodil Delight card stock panel measuring 5 1/4 x 4
Three pieces of coordinating Designer Series Paper measuring 4 7/8 x 3 7/8. I used Stampin’ Up!’s Floral Delight Designer Series Paper. Be sure to watch the video below to see how I measured the paper to make the cuts.
Stamp the sentiment from Kindest Expressions stamp set onto a die cut circle from Stylish Shapes Dies with Daffodil Delight ink
Layer on a circle from the Spotlight on Nature Dies cut from Old Olive.
Add coordinating ribbon and gems.
Here’s a picture of the three cards created with this angle cut card technique.
How to Video
From my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, I offer step-by-step instructions for creating these angle cut card samples.
I enjoyed playing around with different patterned papers to see which ones worked best together. I hope you give this a try. Please let me know if you have questions about today’s DIY paper crafting project. I’d love to help.
Kim
Angle Cut Card Samples Supply List
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My niece recently celebrated her 40th birthday, and I was invited to go on a girls’ trip. I wanted to create a fun and special card to help her celebrate. (Today’s card is similar to the one I gave her, but I wanted to recreate it to share with you.)
It’s been a long time since I made one of these very special designs. But they sure are fun! I used Stampin’ Up!’s Wildflower Birthday 12 x 12 Specialty Designer Series Paper as inspiration. Not only do the designs include festive colors, the DSP package offers two sheets of beautiful die cuts. Find this patterned paper in Stampin’ Up!’s January-April 2025 Mini Catalog.
What’s more: this design folds up and fits in one of Stampin’ Up!’s Medium White Envelopes.
Here’s a view from the top.
Measurements and Details
Here are a few measurements to help you get started. Be sure to watch the video below to help you make sense of the measurements.
Card stock measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2. Score at 2, 4, 6, and 8.
Burnish all folds. With snips, cut away the small piece on the short side. (See video.)
Designer Series Paper for the bottom outside: four pieces measuring 1 3/4 x 4
Designer Series Paper for the top: four pieces measuring 1 3/4 x 2
Same card stock color measuring 1 x 3, score at 1/2 inch on each side and cut down the middle to make two pieces measuring 1/2 x 3.
Window Sheet pieces measuring 1/2 x 1. You’ll need as many of these as the pop-up pieces you decide to include.
Die cuts
Sentiment and additional embellishments, if desired.
Here’s another sample using Stampin’ Up!’s Marbled Elegance Suite Collection.
How-to Video
From my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, I offer step-by-step instructions for creating this Pop-Up Box Birthday Card.
I do hope you enjoyed today’s project. It’s not a new design, but it was fun to revisit this project. Please let me know if you have questions.
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