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Simply Zinnia Double Z Fold
Today, I’m sharing a Double Z Fold design fun fold using Stampin’ Up!’s Simply Zinnia stamp set and the coordinating Flowering Zinnias Designer Series Paper. Find these as part of Stampin’ Up!’s Online Exclusives. I just love the bright and cheery colors in this paper; it makes it so easy to create eye-catching and beautiful cards.
Here are the measurements for the card stock and Designer Series Paper (working from the bottom up)
Highland Heather card base measuring 11 x 4 1/4, scored and folded at 5 1/2
Lemon Lime Twist (to make the z fold) measuring 9 3/4 x 4, scored at 5 1/4 ad 7 1/2
Designer Series Paper measuring 5 x 3 3/4 and 3 3/4 x 2
Basic White card stock 4 1/4 x 2 3/4 for stamped image — colored with Stampin’ Blends (Highland Heather, Granny Apple Green, and Lemon Lolly)
Highland Heather card stock measuring 4 1/2 x 3 to layer stamped image
Highland Heather card stock 3 3/4 x 1/2 for sentiment heat embossed with white
This design allows the card to stand up and be displayed.
How to Video
I recorded a video from my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, to show you how to create this Double Z Fold.
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All paper crafters take note! World Card Making Day is Saturday, October 7, 2023 Celebrate with a virtual stamp-a-long sponsored by Stampin’ Up! Click here to see all of the details and to register.
The event features cards created with three of Stampin’ Up!’s bundles including Circle Sayings, Earthen Textures and a brand-new, sneak peek offering from an upcoming catalog: Heartfelt Hexagon (Item number 162889 for $37.75). You’ll love the sentiments and the ease of using a punch to create cute and quick cards.
Today, I share three cards created with this stamp set and punch bundle.
The sympathy card above uses a piece of Designer Series Paper from the Masterfully Made 12 x 12 paper (5 1/2″ x 4 1/4″), a layer of vellum (5″ x 3 3/4″), and Berry Burst leaves punched with the Bough Punch and from the Soft Shimmer 12 x 12 Specialty Paper.
Below, I use the Glorious Gingham 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper (Berry Burst and Blueberry Bushel each measuring 2″ x 4 3/4″) to make a quick and easy birthday card. The embossing folder is part of the Basics 3D Embossing Folder Collection found online in Stampin’ Up!’s Online Exclusives.
And, next is a thinking of you card using Stampin’ Up!’s Countryside Inn 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper and another embossing folder from the Basics 3D Embossing Folder Collection.
Don’t you just love the versatility of the stamp set and punch combo? During World Cark Making Day, you’ll gain even more ideas on how to use this bundle.
Heartfelt Hexagon Card Samples Video
Thanks so much for visiting my blog today. I encourage to sign up for the free World Card Making Day event. It’s a great opportunity to stamp with others and gain so card-making inspiration. Please contact me if you have questions or if I can help in any way!
Kim
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Each month, Stampin’ Up! issues a #simpletstamping challenge to its demonstrators. This month: Make a handmade card with a hello theme with just rubber stamps, ink, and paper and a punch. It’s all about getting back to the very basics of stamping.
Today, I share my card for this month’s challenge. I use the brand-new Circle Sayings Bundle. The bundle includes the Circle Sayings stamp set and a 2 3/8-inch circle punch. Buy the set and punch as a bundle and save 10 percent. Look for it in Stampin’ Up!’s brand-new 2023-2024 Annual Catalog on page 17. It goes live May 2. Be sure to put this bundle on your wish list.
It’s perfect for creating quick and easy cards. And it includes a variety of sentiments that work well for all occasions: thank you, birthday, hello, smile, thinking of you, and celebrate. Mix and match the images and sentiments to create the perfect card.
Circle Sayings #simplestamping Card
Here are a few details of this card:
Used Stampin’ Up!’s Basic White Notecards and Envelopes. You receive 20 pre-cut and scored notecards and 20 envelopes for $8. Not only are these a great value, but they save time, too.
Rays of Light Stamp Set for the background. Stamped with the new Lemon Lolly Classic Stampin’ Pad
“Sending You A” sentiment stamped with the new Azure Afternoon Classic Stampin’ Pad
“Warm Hello” sentiment stamped with Pool Party ink
Quick note: I punched the circle first (I generally stamp first, punch second) and then stamped the “Sending You ” sentiment. I found it easier to place the sentiment at the top and bottom. But do whatever works best for you.
Here is a “stepped up” version of the card above. I added a Pool Party stitched circle from the Stylish Shapes Dies and some Basic Rhinestone Jewels.
Thanks so much for visiting my blog today. Enjoy this #simplestamping card and make some of your own to send.
Kim
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Card-making inspiration comes from many places. For today’s card and free tutorial, I spotted a sketch on Pinterest and adapted it to fit the Season of Chic stamp set. Find it on page 99 of Stampin’ Up!’s Annual Catalog.
Click here to see another blog post with additional cards using this sketch.
PAPER – Petal Pink (146985), Pool Party (159259), Texture Chic 12 x12 Designer Series Paper (158808), Basic White Cardstock (159276)
INK – Pool Party (147107), Petal Pink (147101), Soft Suede (147115)
OTHER – Stylish Shapes Dies (159183), Stitched Rectangle Dies 151820) Pool Party Stampin’ Blends (154894), Pearl Basic Jewels (144219), Stampin’ Seal (152813), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Mini Glue Dots (103683), Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653)
Cutting & Scoring:
Petal Pink – 11” x 4 ¼”, scored at 5 ½” and folded in half
Pool Party – 1 ¾” x 5”
Basic White Card Stock – 2” x 5”, 3 ½” x 1”, 5 ¼” x 4”
Texture Chic DSP – 5 ¼” x 4” (seashell pattern)
Instructions:
With the 1 ½” square from the Stylish Shapes Dies, die cut three squares from the 2” x 5” Basic White Card Stock.
Die cut a Stitched Rectangle 3” x 3/4” from the 3 ½” x 1” Basic White Card Stock.
Stamp the seashell on each square: one with Pool Party, one with Soft Suede, and one with Petal Pink.
Ink the sentiment with Pool Party and stamp on the rectangle.
Add the DSP to the Petal Pink card front.
Adhere squares on the Pool Party Card Stock. With adhesive of choice, glue this piece to the DSP on the lefthand side, as shown above.
Place Stampin’ Dimensionals on the back of the sentiment and place on the card front.
Color three pearls with the Pool Party Stampin’ Blends.
Add pearls to card front.
Stamp a seashell on the remaining Basic White Card Stock and adhere to center of card.
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Kim
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I was scrolling Pinterest one day. That’s all i need to say, right? But a card by Colleen Magness caught my eye. She shared a video demonstrating the die stenciling technique. So fun! I had to try it for myself. In case, you haven’t seen it, I’m sharing my interpretation of her technique.
Blessings of Home Die Stenciling Technique
This is how it works:
Choose a stamp set with a die. Flower sets generally work well. Here, I use Blessings of Home. (Find it on page 75 of Stampin’ Up!’s 2022-2023 Annual Catalog. ) The Nature’s Prints stamp set also works well. See a sample of that card below.
Die cut the flower image. It helps to use Thick Basic White card stock.
Stamp the flower image on your card front. (I used a die cut from the new Deckled Rectangle Dies.)
Lay the stencil over the top of the flower.
With a blending brush, apply ink to the image within the stencil portion. I used the same color ink for both. (Blackberry Bliss)
Remove the stencil.
Cool technique, right?
You can then add your own Designer Series Paper, sentiment, and embellishments. Here, I added used a piece of patterned paper from the Design a Daydream 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper (have a party and you could earn this free), a sentiment from the Art Gallery stamp set, White Seam Binding, and Pearl Basic Jewels colored with Black Berry Bliss Stampin’ Blends.
See the card below for a card that uses a Pool Party color scheme in conjunction with the die stenciling technique.
The card above uses the Nature’s Print stamp set
Blessings of Home Die Stenciling Technique Video
Thanks so much for visiting my blog today! I hope you enjoyed learning a new card-making technique. Look through your stamp collection to see which bundles will work for this project.
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