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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Need a fun way to use your patterned paper? This fun triangle sketch works well. And with lots of different patterns and designs.
Delightfully Eclectic Thank You Card
In today’s post, a share a number of cards using the triangle layout. Be sure to watch the video at the end of this post. From my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, I give step-by-step directions for making this card. The featured card uses the Delightfully Eclectic Designer Series Paper; look for lots of fun patterns in this large package–48 double-sided sheets–found in Stampin’ Up!’s 2023-204 Annual Catalog. Beginning April 9, this paper is on sale for half price: $15. Now, that’s a value!
Here are a few details:
Crushed Curry card stock base measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored and folded at 4 1/4
Night of Navy card stock panel measuring 5 1/4 x 4
A piece of double-sided Designer Series Paper measuring 5 x 3 3/4, cut diagonally from top right to bottom left, then turn and cut from top left to bottom right
Basic white and Night of Navy labels die cut from Thoughtful Expressions Dies (January-April 2024 Mini Catalog)
Sentiment from Layering Leaves stamp set, stamped with Night of Navy ink
Glossy Dots Assortments
Enjoy these other card samples using the same layout.
Delightfully Eclectic DSP and the sentiment from the Circle Sayings Stamp Set
Nature’s Sweetness Designer Series Paper with a sentiment from Layering Leaves
Nature’s Sweetness Designer Series Paper with sentiment from Thoughtful Expressions using the heat embossing technique.
How to Video
Thanks so much for visiting my blog today. I hope you enjoy these cards using the same sketch.
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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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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.
Welcome to the Stampers Dozen Blog Hop! Thanks for joining us! This month, we feature handmade cards and projects using Stampin’ Up!’s SaleABration offerings. Be sure to visit all of the participating stampers to gain a host of inspiration using products you can get free.
SaleABration is my favorite time of the year! Why, you ask? Because you get to choose FREE paper crafting products with minimum purchases. Who doesn’t love free products? Choices include exclusive stamp sets, Designer Series Paper, ribbon, gems, an embossing folder, and coordinating dies. Click here to see all of your options.
Use this opportunity to stock up on adhesives, card stock, envelopes, and more AND earn free goodies.
Boho Blue base measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored and folded at 4 1/2
Boho Blue layer measuring 5 1/4 x 4. Embossed with the Softly Sophisticated folder, available during SaleABration. This gorgeous embossing folder is paired with the Softly Sophisticated stamp set. Select this combo free with a $100 order before tax and shipping.
Pieces of the Flight & Airy Designer Series Paper die cut with the Everyday Details Dies. Choose the Flight & Airy DSP with a $50 order before tax and shipping.
Sentiment from Gorgeously Made stamp set
Boho Blue 3/8″ Textured Ribbon
Boho Blue dots from the 2023-2025 In Color Dots
See another version below. I stamped the bird next from the Everyday Details stamp set and lightly colored the image with Stampin’ Blends. Which card design you like better?
Thanks so much for visiting today! Be sure to hop along to all of the blogs on the hop. Find great inspiration for using the SaleABration products.
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