As I’m experimenting with my stamp sets and dies, I look for ways I can combine them with other products in my stash. For today’s card, I use Stampin’ Up!’s Gathering Moments Bundle and pair it with the Peaceful Greenery Embossing Folder and Peace on Earth Dies from the Peaceful Garden Suite Collection.
Details and Measurements
Early Espresso cardstock base measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored and folded at 4 1/4.
Basic White cardstock panel measuring 5 1/4 x 4, embossed with the Peaceful Greenery Embossing Folder.
Sentiment stamped in Early Espresso ink on Basic White panel die cut with smallest of Peace on Earth labels.
Largest of Peace on Earth labels die cut with the Earthen Toned Metallic 12 x 12 Specialty Paper.
Acorns from Gathering Moments stamp set stamped in Early Espresso ink on Basic Beige cardstock. Die cut with coordinating dies from the Gathering Moments Dies. Leaf stamped in Cajun Craze ink on Basic Beige cardstock and die cut with coordinating die from the Gathering Moments Dies.
Cajun Craze & Gold Dots
Early Espresso linen thread.
I just love the beauty and simplicity of this card. What do you think?
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Kim Quade, Stampin’ Up! demonstrator in Mesa, Arizona
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This week, I’ve been playing with elements from Stampin’ Up!’s new Gathering Together Suite Collection. With a stamp set, coordinating dies, Designer Series Paper, ribbon, embellishments, and embossing folder, it’s a perfect choice for fall crafting. I’m loving the large leaf images. Find this suite as part of the newest Online Exclusives release. Click here to shop for the Online Exclusives. Click here to view a full-color PDF of the newest releases.
Today, I share a fun fold I’ve used with other stamp sets and papers. The fun fold is easy to replicate, and it really is a fun fun fold. Here’s how the card looks when it’s open.
Measurements and Details
Early Espresso cardstock base measuring 4 1/4 x 11. Scored at 2 3/4 and 5 1/2. Click here to watch a YouTube video showing how this fun fold card is created with different papers and a stamp set.
Gathering Together Designer Series Paper: Three pieces measuring 4 x 2 1/2 each. Use all of the same design or mix and match. Don’t you just love the champagne foil accents in this patterned paper?
Basic White 4 x 2 1/2. Write your message on this piece.
Die cut maple leaf from one of the neutral designs from the Designer Series Paper
Sponge Cajun Craze around the leaf edges. Stamp sentiment (Gathering Moments) with Cajun Craze directly on leaf.
Cajun Craze & Gold Dolt
Early Espresso linen thread
This really is a fun and easy fun fold! I hope you try to at home. Please let me know if you have questions about this card or any other stamping project.
Thanks so much for visiting my blog today!
Kim Quade, Stampin’ Up! demonstrator in Mesa, Arizona
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A customer asked me to create some cards for her using Stampin’ Up!s Silly Safari Photopolymer Stamp Set. Once I got started, I couldn’t quit. These jungle animals are just so stinkin’ cute.
In the next post or two, I’ll share some of my creations. Today’s card uses a go-to layout with the giraffe to create an upbeat thank-you card.
Click here to see another card using this layout with the Cheers & Sips stamp set. I love to adapt this layout using a variety of stamps, inks, sentiments, and patterned papers.
Measurements and Details
Basic Black cardstock base measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored and folded at 4 1/4
Basic White cardstock panel measuring 5 1/4 x 4
Florals in Bloom 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper measuring 4 x 2 layered on Basic Black cardstock measuring 4 x 2 1/4
Circle die cut (Stylish Shapes Dies) from Timid Tiger cardstock.
Sentiment stamped in Timid Tiger cardstock.
Giraffe stamped in Memento ink and colored with Pecan Pie and Crumb Cake Stampin’ Blends
Leaves stamped in Garden Green ink and cut by hand
Linen Thread
2025-2027 In Color Flat Pearls (Timid Tiger)
I hope you enjoy this quick card! Please let me know if you have questions about this or any other paper crafting projects.
Kim
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Today’s card lets me do two things at once! First, I get to offer you a free step-by-step tutorial. Second, I get to remind you about Stampin’ Up!’s 2025-2027 In Color sale that runs through the end of the August. Receive 15 percent off select products using these colors. More than 60 items are included in this sale. Click here to view the online store and see what’s on sale.
The 2025-2027 In Colors are: Secret Sea, Cloud Cover, Timid Tiger, Darling Duckling, and Strawberry Slush.
Today’s card features Secret Sea and Cloud Cover.
Free Tutorial
Stampin’ Up! Supplies:
STAMPS – Beautiful Motifs Bundle (165206)
PAPER – Secret Sea Cardstock (165624), Cloud Cover 12 x 12 Two-Tone Cardstock (166708), Basic White Cardstock (166780), 2025-2027 In Color 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper (165300)
INK – Secret Sea Classic Stampin’ Pad (165285)
OTHER – Damask Designs Embossing Folder (165214), 2025-2027 In Color Flat Pearls (165192), Stampin’ Seal (152813), Mini Glue Dots (103683), Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755), Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653)
Cutting & Scoring:
Secret Sea Cardstock – 8 ½” x 5 ½”, scored and folded at 4 ¼”; 4 ½” x 2”, and 4 ¼” x 3 ¼”
Cloud Cover 12 x 12 Two-Tone Cardstock – 5 ¼” x 4”
Basic White Cardstock – 4” x 3” and 5 ¼” x 4”
DSP – Cloud Cover (striped pattern) – 3” x 2 ¾”, Secret Sea (striped pattern) – 3 ¾” x ½”
Instructions:
Run the 5 ¼” x 4” Cloud Cover 12 x 12 Two-Tone Cardstock through the Damask Designs Embossing Folder. Lightly sand surface of the cardstock to reveal the white core.
Adhere this sheet to the Secret Sea card base.
Stamp the “thank you” sentiment in Secret Sea ink on the bottom of the 4” x 3” Basic White Cardstock
Adhere the 3” x 2 ¾” Cloud Cover DSP to the top of the white panel.
With adhesive of choice, glue this piece to the 4 ¼” x 3 ¼” Secret Sea Cardstock. Place all in the center of the card front.
Layer 3 ¾” x ½” piece of Secret Sea DSP over the seam of the white cardstock and the Cloud Cover DSP, as shown above.
Die cut the flower image with the 4 ½” x 2” Secret Sea Cardstock. Add to card front.
Include three Secret Seal gems.
Place 5 ¼” x 4” Basic White panel in the middle of the card.
Thanks so much for visiting my blog today. I hope you enjoy this free card making tutorial.
Kim Quade, Stampin’ Up! demonstrator, Mesa, Arizona
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