Today, I’m sharing one of the cards we made during my monthly in-person classes in Mesa, Arizona, with Stampin’ Up!’s Lovely Arrangements Bundle. I shared a quick sponging technique using one of the die cuts. Do you see the one below with the pattern?
I cut a piece of Thick Basic White Cardstock to 2 3/4 x 3 1/4 and die cut with the patterned piece. I then placed the cardstock on my card base and sponged on Secret Sea ink with a sponge dauber. Basically, I made a stencil, and it creates a really fun background.
Measurements and Details
Crumb Cake cardstock base measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored and folded at 4 1/4
Sponge the background using the above directions using the stencil. I applied the ink in the upper left corner and bottom right.
Secret Sea cardstock measuring 3 1/2 x 2 1/2, die cut with the multi-circle die cut shape
Flowers stamped in Secret Sea and die cut with coordinating dies
Sentiment stamped in Secret Sea and die cut with coordinating die
Secret Sea 3/8-inch Bordered Open Weave Ribbon
Moody Palette Glossy Dots
I do love this bundle for its variety of sentiments and its unique die cuts. Check out another card here.
I hope you enjoyed today’s card. Please let me know if you have questions about this DIY project or any others.
Thanks,
Kim Quade, Stampin’ Up! demonstrator in Mesa, Arizona
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Fun folds can often be intimidating! But, today, through video and measurements, I show you how easy it is to create a Diagonal Joy Fold card with Stampin’ Up!’s Lovely Arrangements Bundle and Lovely Blossoms Designer Series Paper.
Lovely Blossoms 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper
Measurements and Details
Thick Basic White cardstock base measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored at 4 1/4
Place your card base in the Stampin’ Trimmer. At the top, on the score line, align the top left corner in the trimmer track, rotate the piece so the bottom right point aligns in the trimmer track. You want to cut a diagonal. Be sure to watch the video to see this in action.
Lovely Blossoms Designer Series Paper measuring 5 1/4 x 4. Align the top left point of the DPS in the trimmer track, rotate the DSP so the bottom right point aligns in the trimmer track at the same time. Cut a diagonal piece. You can now create two cards.
Lovely Blossoms Designer Series Paper measuring 5 1/4 x 4
Secret Sea cardstock measuring 8 x 3, scored at 4 and folded in half
Lovely Blossoms Designer Series Paper (Petal Pink pattern) measuring 3 3/4 x 2 3/4
Basic White cardstock measuring 3 34/ x 2 3/4. For the inside on which to write a message.
Secret Sea cardstock die cut with multi-circle die
Flowers stamped in Secret Sea, die cut
Petal Pink cardstock die cut with large label. Sentiment stamped in Secret Sea.
Secret Sea Open Weave Ribbon
Here’s the card partially open.
And here it is open all the way.
How to Video
From my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, I offer step-by-step instructions for creating this Diagonal Joy Fold.
Thanks so much for visiting my blog today! I hope you enjoy this Diagonal Joy Fun Fold! Are you inspired? I’d love to see what you create.
Kim Quade, Stampin’ Up! demonstrator in Mesa, Arizona
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Each month, Stampin’ Up! offers a creative challenge (#CreativeChallengeSU). This month’s challenge calls for creators to make a clean & simple card. From their Facebook live, I also learned how to create a clean & simple card. Click here to see another similar example.
Here are the three principles the designers discussed. A clean and simple card includes:
A lot of negative space
Cluster element
Texture
I tried to do that with today’s card. What do you think? Did I fill all the requirements?
Measurements and Details
Petunia Pop cardstock base measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored and folded at 4 1/4
Petunia Pop cardstock panel measuring 5 1/4 x 4, embossed with the Forever Plaid 3D Embossing Folder
Fresh Freesia cardstock, die cut with Stylish Shapes circle
Petunia Pop cardstock. Heat emboss flowers from Stampin’ Up!’s Lovely Arrangements stamp set with Wow! Basics Embossing Powders (white). Die cut with the coordinating Lovely Arrangements Dies. Purchase the stamp set and dies as a bundle and save 10 percent.
Sentiment (Lovely Arrangements stamp set) stamped with Petunia Pop ink on Fresh Freesia cardstock die cut with Lovely Arrangements die.
White Baker’s Twine
Rainbow Adhesive Backed Dots
Retiring In Colors
One quick note about Petunia Pop, the color featured on today’s card. It’s one of five 2024-2026 In Colors. It retires soon. If you love this color, be sure to buy the card stock, stamp pads, ink refills, and Stampin’ Blends before they sell out.
Please let me know if you have questions about today’s featured card or the retiring In Colors and other products.
Thanks for visiting Kim Plays with Paper today!
Kim Quade, Stampin’ Up! demonstrator in Mesa, Arizona
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This week, I’ve been playing with the Flip Flap Tri-Fold Fun Fold designs. I love trying different patterned papers and stamp set with the fold. Today, I use Stampin’ Up!’s Layered Thoughts Photopolymer Stamp Set. (Find it in Stampin’ Up!’s Annual Catalog). And, I’ve grabbed the Splash of Sparkles Designer Series Paper.
Here’s what the inside of the card looks like:
Measurements and Details
Timid Tiger cardstock base measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, score each side at 2 1/8. Fold each flap toward the middle.
Timid Tiger cardstock pieces: 2 each measuring 4 x 1 5/8 and one piece measuring 4 x 2
Splash of Sparkles Designer Series Paper: 2 pieces each measuring 5 1/4 x 1 7/8
Splash of Sparkles Designer Series Paper: 2 pieces measuring 3 7/8 x 1 1/2
From my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, I offer step-by-step directions for creating this Flip Flap Tri-Fold fun fold. Note: I use different products for the card demonstrated in the below video. But the measurements remain the same.
I hope you’ve enjoyed my projects all week. Please let me know if you have questions about this card or any other stamping related projects. I appreciate you stopping by.
Kim Quade, Stampin’ Up! demonstrator in Mesa, Arizona
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From the outside, this card looks like any other regular card — opening on the right. However, it’s not. It’s a fun fold. This one is called the Flip Flap Tri-Fold Card. Here’s what the card looks like half open:
And, here’s what it looks like open:
Isn’t that fun? Be sure to watch the video below to see how this card comes together. See the details below to help you get started.
Measurements
Secret Sea cardstock base measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, score each side at 2 1/8. Fold each flap toward the middle.
Secret Sea cardstock pieces: 2 each measuring 4 x 1 5/8 and one piece measuring 4 x 2
Lovely Blossoms 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper: Green flower pattern–two pieces measuring 3 7/8 x 1 1/2 and one striped Cloud Cover pattern measuring 3 7/8 x 1 7/8
Flower (Lovely Arrangements Bundle) stamped in Secret Sea and die cut
Gems — Moody Palette Glossy Gems
How to Video
From my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, I offer step-by-step instructions for creating the Flip Flap Tri-Fold fun fold card. I also share several additional samples using other Stampin’ Up! products.
Thanks so much for visiting my blog today! I hope you enjoy this fun fold! Please let me know if you have questions about this card or any other stamping-related project.
Kim Quade, Stampin’ Up! demonstrator, Mesa, Arizona
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