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This month, we feature cards and projects with a Mother’s Day theme. Today, I share a handmade greeting card using the fractured card technique or faux shutter technique.
Mother’s Day Fractured Card Technique
There are several ways to accomplish this technique. I chose the simplest. Here are some basic measurements to get you started.
Basic Black cardstock base measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored and folded at 4 1/5
Designer Series Paper measuring 5 1/4 x 4 (I used the retiring Delightfully Eclectic, but many other patterned papers work well)
Four cardstock strips matching your card base measuring 5 1/2 x 1/4
A Basic White square (I die cut mine with the Stylish Shapes Dies)
Sentiment and ink of choice (I used the “So Happy to Celebrate You from the Layering Leaves stamp set for the outside and the Happy Mother’s Day from Perennial Lavender for the inside. Flowers come from Petal Park stamp set.)
How to Video
Be sure to watch the video below. I offer step-by-step instructions for creating this handmade Mother’s Day card from my craft room in Mesa, Arizona.
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In just a few short weeks, Stampin’ Up!’s 2024-2025 Annual Catalog debuts! It’s full of fun new products (and many returning items, too). You can begin ordering from it Wednesday, May 1, 2024. As a demonstrator, I have the opportunity to preorder a selection of products, including the new 2024-2026 In Colors — ink pads, card stock, coordinating Designer Series Paper, Stampin’ Blends, and embellishments. The colors include: Peach Pie, Petunia Pop, Pretty in Pink, Summer Splash, and Shy Shamrock.
2024-2026 In Color Treat Packets
In today’s post, I showcase some quick and easy treat packets featuring Stampin’ Up!’s new In Colors.
Here are a few measurements to help you get started. Be sure to watch the video below (a Facebook live replay). I give step-by-step directions from my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, to help you make these at home.
Solid color card stock measuring 10 x 3 1/4, scored and folded at 1, 4 3/4, and 6 1/4
Coordinating pieces of Designer Series paper measuring 3 x 3 1/2 (2) and one measuring 3/4 x 3
A sentiment. For these packets, I used the “hello” from the Layering Leaves stamp set heat embossed with white and punched with the Heartfelt Hexagon Punch
Coordinating ribbon
I love that I can use so many other patterned papers and sentiments. These treat packets also work as gift packaging for different holidays.
How to Video
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Welcome to the Stampers Dozen Blog Hop! Thanks so much for joining us. This month, we feature cards and projects using flowers. Be sure to visit all of the participating stampers and leave a comment. We love to hear from you!
Simply Zinnia Double Z Fold
Today, I’m sharing a Double Z Fold design fun fold using Stampin’ Up!’s Simply Zinnia stamp set and the coordinating Flowering Zinnias Designer Series Paper. Find these as part of Stampin’ Up!’s Online Exclusives. I just love the bright and cheery colors in this paper; it makes it so easy to create eye-catching and beautiful cards.
Here are the measurements for the card stock and Designer Series Paper (working from the bottom up)
Highland Heather card base measuring 11 x 4 1/4, scored and folded at 5 1/2
Lemon Lime Twist (to make the z fold) measuring 9 3/4 x 4, scored at 5 1/4 ad 7 1/2
Designer Series Paper measuring 5 x 3 3/4 and 3 3/4 x 2
Basic White card stock 4 1/4 x 2 3/4 for stamped image — colored with Stampin’ Blends (Highland Heather, Granny Apple Green, and Lemon Lolly)
Highland Heather card stock measuring 4 1/2 x 3 to layer stamped image
Highland Heather card stock 3 3/4 x 1/2 for sentiment heat embossed with white
This design allows the card to stand up and be displayed.
How to Video
I recorded a video from my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, to show you how to create this Double Z Fold.
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In just a few weeks, you’ll be able to shop for brand-new paper crafting products from Stampin’ Up!’s 2024-2025 Annual Catalog. The catalog goes live Wednesday, May 1, 2024. It’s filled with an array of brand-new paper crafting products. Look for new stamp sets, dies, embossing folders, ribbons, embellishments, and, of course, Designer Series Paper.
Once again, I’m offering a paper share where you receive 6 x 6 samples of most of the gorgeous paper included in Stampin’ Up!’s 2024-2025 Annual Catalog.
What is a Paper Share?
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 $50 + $10 priority shipping through Pirate Ship. You receive 132 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. Here is a list of what you will receive:
Mediterranean Blooms – 12 pieces (2 each of six double-sided designs)
Take to the Sky – 12 pieces (2 each of six double-sided designs)
To Market – 12 pieces (2 each of six double-sided designs)
Wildly Flowering – 12 pieces (2 each of six double-sided designs)
Full of Life — 12 pieces (1 each of 12 double-sided designs)
Lily Pond Lane — 12 pieces (1 each of 12 double-sided designs)
Thoughtful Journey – 12 pieces (1 each of 12 double-sided designs)
Country Woods — 12 pieces (2 each of six double-sided designs)
Country Lace — 12 pieces (2 each of six double-sided designs)
Unbounded Beauty — 12 pieces (2 each of six double-sided designs)
Thoughtful Designs Specialty Designer Series Paper – 5 sheets (1 6 x 6 sample of each color)
2024-2026 In Color Glimmer Specialty Paper — 5 sheets (1 6 x 6 sample of each color)
Wood Textured 12 x 12 Specialty Paper — 2 sheets (2 6 x 6 sheets)
This share does not include any of the Designer Series Paper carrying over from other catalogs, the 6 x 6 Paper Assortments, or the metallics.
How Does the Designer Series Paper Share Work?
Complete this Google form with your contact information. The deadline to reserve your paper share is Thursday, April 25, 2024. US only, please.
I’ll send you a PayPal invoice before April 27. 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. In addition, I’ll be attending Stampin’ Up!’s incentive trip to Mexico at this time and will process the shares as soon as I get home and get them packaged. (**Required Disclaimer: Results not typical: Less than 1 percent of all demonstrators earn the incentive trip.)
Please let me know if you have questions by emailing me at: [email protected].
Each month, I host a virtual team meeting for all levels of my Stampin’ Up! team of Kim’s Paper Krafters. We celebrate birthdays and acknowledge Stampin’ Up! anniversaries, promotions, and achievements; catch up on Stampin’ Up! news and promotions; and create a mystery stamping project.
Today, I’m sharing our April mystery card. It’s called the Book Binding Z Fold, and it’s something I found on YouTube and Pinterest. It uses Stampin’ Up!’s Simply Zinnia stamp set and the Flowering Zinnias 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper. These products are part of Stampin’ Up!’s Online Exclusives, a large selection of products found only on the online store. Visit the store often to see what’s there.
Flowering Zinnia Book Binding Z Fold
Here are some cutting measurements for this fun fold. Be sure to watch the video below as I share step-by-step instructions for creating this card from my craft room in Mesa, Arizona.
4-1/4” x 11” cardstock for card base
4-1/4” x 3-1/4” cardstock for card front (these first two work best if they’re the same color)
1” x 4” Designer Series Paper pattern #1
2” x 4” Designer Series Paper pattern #2
3” x 4” Designer Series Paper pattern #3
2” x 4” Basic White cardstock for inside
2” x 4” Designer Series Paper pattern #4 (optional)
Here’s a look at the card standing.
How to Video
Thanks so much for visiting my blog today. I hope you enjoyed this fun fold.
Kim
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