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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Click on any of the graphics below to shop for the products to create this card at home:
Sharing a new fun fold today with Stampin’ Up!’s February Product of the Month: the Painted Illusions 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper. Receive this double-sided patterned paper for just $5 when your online store purchase reaches $75 or more before tax, shipping, and any redeemed rewards. The package contains 12 sheets: three each of four double-sided designs.
I used this paper to create a Diamond Tower Pop Up Fun Fold. (I first worked with this fun fold during our team’s mystery stamping, and it’s fun to create different versions.) Be sure to watch the video below to see how this card comes together.
Measurements and Details
Granny Apple Green cardstock base measuring 4 1/4 x 11. Score at 1 1/2, 3 1/2, 5 1/2, 7 1/2 and 9 1/2.
Two DSP pieces measuring 4 x 1 3/4 and two pieces measuring 4 x 1 1/4
Two Basic White cardstock pieces measuring 4 x 1 3/4
Granny Apple Green cardstock pieces measuring 1 x 1, each scored at 1/2
Granny Apple Green cardstock circle die cut with Stylish Shapes Dies
Painted Illusions DSP punched with 2 3/8-inch Circle Punch
Sentiment (Lovely Arrangements) stamped (Pretty Peacock) on Basic White label die cut with Lovely Arrangements Dies
Leaves die cut with Granny Apple Green cardstock
Rhinestone Basic Jewels
Here’s another sample using Stampin’ Up!’s Boardwalk Fun Bundle and the Beach Boardwalk 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper.
How to Video
From my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, I offer step-by-step instructions for creating this Diamond Tower Fun Fold in coordination with Stampin’ Up!’s Product of the Month: Painted Illusions 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper.
Thanks so much for visiting my blog today! I hope you enjoyed this fun fold project! Please let me know if you have questions about this or any other creations.
Kim Quade, Stampin’ Up! demonstrator in Mesa, Arizona
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Do you prefer to craft exclusively with one bundle or suite at a time? Or do you prefer to mix and match? For me, it’s gratifying to pull out a brand-new suite of products to see what I can create? On the other hand, it’s also fun to stretch my products by mixing and matching them.
That’s what I do with today’s card. I’ve combined several brand-new products, with one recently released, and several more a few or more months old. See the list below to help you dissect this card.
Measurements & Details
Bubble Bath cardstock base measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored and folded at 4 1/4
What do you think? I hope you like I how used this collection of products.
Please let me know if you have questions about this or any other stamping projects.
Thanks for stopping by today!
Kim Quade, Stampin’ Up! demonstrator in Mesa, Arizona
Supply List
Click on any of the graphics below to shop for the crafting supplies to make this card at home:
in January, make an online purchase of $50 (before tax, shipping, and any redeemed rewards) and I’ll send you the ingredients (excluding stamped elements and gems), to create one each of the four cards pictured above. Two fun folds are included! Make a $75 purchase (before tax, shipping, and any redeemed rewards), and you’ll receive the card kit and a full package of the Iridescent Pearl Basic Jewels. (In addition, when you make a $75 purchase you earn the opportunity to purchase Stampin’ Up!’s Product of the Month for just $5 offered by Stampin’ Up!) Click here to shop. Read all of the details about this offer by clicking here.
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