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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Birthday card using Flowering Zinnias Designer Series Paper
Designer Series Paper. It’s the one crafting item I have a lot of. In fact, I collect it; I love it. And I want to use it. Can you relate?
This fun design allows me to showcase all the pretty patterned paper in a fun and unique way.
In today’s post, I share this sketch in conjunction with Stampin’ Up!’s Sweetly Scripted Stamp Set and a variety of its current Designer Series Papers. Please note: Most of these paper designs are retiring soon. So grab what you want before it’s gone. In addition, find the Sweetly Scripted Stamp Set online; it’s part of Stampn’ Up!’s Online Exclusives. I really appreciate the breadth of sentiments offered, including the ones I frequently use.
Split Triangle Card Design
Here are a few details about this design:
Card base of choice measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored and folded at 4 1/2. I tried to choose a lighter color background so I could stamp directly onto the card base.
Designer Series Paper measuring 4 x 3. With your paper trimmer, turn your DSP on an angle and trim from the top right corner to the bottom left corner. This gives you two pieces.
Coordinating card stock measuring 4 1/4 x 3 1/4. Again, turn this on an angle and trim from the top right to the bottom left corner.
Adhere both pieces together. Glue works best as it gives you some wiggle room while getting the DSP in place.
Add to card front with one triangle in the upper left corner and the other in the bottom right.
Stamp desired sentiment with coordinating ink in the space between the two triangles.
This birthday card uses Stampin’ Up!’s Rock & Roll Designer Series Paper with the Sweetly Scripted Stamp Set.
Perennial Lavender 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper with Sweetly Scripted Stamp Set
Nature’s Sweetness Designer Series Paper with heat embossed gold sentiment from Sweetly Scripted Stamp Set.
How to Video
Watch as I give step-by-step instructions for creating this card design using Stampin’ Up!’s Gone Fishing Designer Series Paper.
What do you think of this design? Which card is your favorite? So many possibilities, for sure. I love that this sketch allows you to use almost any paper you have in your stash.
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Thanks,
Kim
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Easter’s on its way in less than a week! This cute Easter card features Stampin’ Up!’s Easter Bunny stamp set and coordinating Easter Bunny Punch. (Hint: If you’re too late for Easter, this cute card can also be used to welcome a new baby or celebrate a child’s birthday.) Another hint: The stamp set and punch are retiring from the catalog. Beginning April 9, 2024, the Easter Bunny stamp set is on clearance for $9.50 and the Easter Bunny Punch is $17.60.
Easter Bunny Easter Card
Here are some details to help you create this card at home. Be sure to watch the video below. From my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, I give step-by-step directions.
Crumb Cake card base measuring 8 1/2 x 4 1/2, scored and folded at 4 1/4
Balmy Blue card stock measuring 5 1/4 x 4 dry embossed with a folder from the Basics 3D Embossing Folders (Online Exclusive)
Basic White card stock panel measuring 4 x 3
Sponged a hint of Balmy Blue ink with Blending Brushes to create sky
Stamp bunny with Memento on Crumb Cake card stock and punch with coordinating punch
Stamped greeting in Parakeet Party (Note: This color is also retiring. If you love it, be sure to grab the card stock and coordinating products before they’re gone!)
2022-2024 In Color 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper Pack (Parakeet Party) die cut with fringe die from the Beautiful Balloons Dies. (I love how this looks like grass!)
1/8-inch Parakeet Party Metallic Woven Ribbon
Here’s a sample of the same layout as a baby card. I changed the background to Petal Pink as well as the ribbon and Designer Series Paper. The sentiment comes from the Happy Labels stamp set.
How to Video
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Hello, and welcome to the March Stampin’ Up! Trip Achievers’ Blog Hop. Thanks for joining us. As a group, we’ve worked our Stampin’ Up! businesses enough to earn the Annual Incentive Trip. This is no small accomplishment; less than 1% of demonstrators worldwide achieve this. The stampers in this group come from different countries around the world. Be sure to visit all of the participating stampers to gain a host of crafting inspiration. Look for a list of hoppers at the end of this post.
Trucking Along Easter Card
For today’s post, I created a fun Easter card using Stampin’ Up!’s Trucking Along Bundle. This super fun bundle with the truck image is most often associated with Christmas and the holidays. But I wanted to extend the use of this truck. It’s now carrying Easter eggs!
The Trucking Along Bundle is part of Stampin’ Up’s Online Exclusive offerings. You won’t find these products in catalogs, just online. Click here to check them all out. There are some really fun products you’ll want to get your hands on.
Here are some details about this card:
Balmy Blue card stock base measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/4 scored and folded at 4 1/4
Lighter Than Air Designer Series Paper measuring 5 1/4 x 4
Balmy Blue panel measuring 4 1/4 x 3
Basic White panel measuring 4 x 2 3/4
Lighter Than Air Designer Series Paper measuring 3 3/4 x 1
Truck outline stamped in Memento and the solid in Balmy Blue
Eggs from the Easter Bunny stamp set stamped with Memento Black and colored with various Stampin’ Blends coordinating with the Designer Series Paper
Sentiment from the Easter Bunny stamp set stamped with Balmy Blue
Balmy Blue White Variegated Ribbon
Pastel Adhesive-Backed Sequins (Balmy Blue)
Isn’t this a fun and “springy” card? I hope you’ve enjoyed it. Thanks for visiting.
Kim
List of Participating Stampers
Be sure to visit all of the blogs on the hop to get some great paper crafting inspiration.
Supply List
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Welcome to the Stampers Dozen March Blog Hop! Thanks so much for joining us. This month we feature cards showcasing a variety of fun folds. Be sure to visit all of the blogs on the hop to gain a host of paper crafting inspiration from some awesome stampers.
Today, I share the joy fun fold using products from Stampin’ Up!’s Flowering Zinnia’s Suite Collection, including the Simply Zinnia Stamp Set, the Flowering Zinnia 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper, and the Zinnia 3D Embossing Folder. These are all part of Stampin’ Up!’s newest Online Exclusives release. You won’t find these in catalogs, but you will find them in my online store. I’m so loving the bright and cheery colors in the Flowering Zinnias Designer Series Paper. Click here to check out the Online Exclusives. There are lots of options here.
Simply Zinnia Joy Fold Card
Here are some details about this card. Working from the bottom to the top:
Blackberry Bliss card stock measuring 5 1/2 x 4 1/4
Fresh Freesia card stock measuring 8 1/2 x 4, scored at 5 1/4
Flowering Zinnias DSP measuring 5 x 3 3/4
Blackberry Bliss card stock measuring 9 x 3, scored and folded at 4 1/2
Fresh Freesia card stock measuring 4 1/4 x 2 3/4
Flowering Zinnias DSP measuring 4 x 2 1/2
Sentiment die cut with Countryside Corners Dies
Basic White card stock for inside measuring 4 1/4 x 2 3/4
Basic White card stock embossed with Zinnia 3D Embossing Folder measuring 3 3/4 x 3
Lemon Lime Twist ribbon from the Duo Ribbon Combo Pack
Here’s a view of the inside.
How to Video
In this video from my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, I give step-by-directions for creating this joy fold fun fold card.
Thank you for visiting my blog today. Be sure to visit all of the blogs participating in the hop to gain more fun fold inspiration.
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