From the outside, this looks like just an ordinary square card. But open it up for a surprise inside! In today’s post, I share the cutting directions, supply list, and a video showing you how to create this Mixed Florals fun fold. (Fun fold inspired by the West Coast Papercrafter.)
Petal Pink card stock measuring 8 1/2 x 8 1/2. Score on both sides at 4 1/4 and score diagonally on both sides/
Mixed Media Florals 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper: three pieces measuring 4 x 4
Basic White card stock measuring 4 x 4
Smaller pieces of DSP, if desired, for embellishments
Die cut circle from Spotlight on Nature Dies
Front image stamped with Memento ink and colored with Daffodil Delight, Smoky Slate, Petal Pink and Mossy Meadow Stampin’ Blends
Inside sentiment from Beautiful Butterflies stamp set stamped in Petal Pink ink.
Petal Pink & White Diagonal Ribbon — about 20 to 22 inches
Low Profile Dots
Here’s what the inside of this fun fold card looks like:
How to Video
Be sure to watch this video (a Facebook live replay from 3/4/2025) to see how this card comes together. From my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, I offer step-by-step instructions for creating this DIY fun fold.
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Mixed Florals Fun Fold Supply List
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Stampin’ Up! just released so many new products. I’m playing with a few of those with today’s card. I modified an Angled Z Fold card, and I share that with you today.
I use the Bloom Impressions 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper. Earn this pretty patterned paper free with a $60 purchase (before tax and shipping) during SaleABration. This promotion runs through February 28, 2025. Click here to see a PDF copy of the brochure.
I also use the Beautiful Butterflies Bundle. Find this in Stampin’ Up!s January-April 2025 Mini Catalog. Click here to see a PDF of this catalog.
Measurements and Details
Melon Mambo card stock measuring 5 1/2 x 4 1/4
Bloom Impressions Designer Series Paper measuring 12 x 5 1/4, scored at 4 and 8
From the bottom left corner of the DSP, measure 2 inches and mark softly with a pencil
Put the paper in your trimmer and cut a diagonal up to the eight-inch score mark. (Watch the video below to see how I do this.)
Butterfly die cut from Melon Mambo card stock
Sentiment heat embossed with white embossing powder on Melon Mambo card stock and die cut
Vellum (Graceful Greenery Vellum) die cut with Spotlight on Nature Dies
For the inside: Melon Mambo card stock measuring 3 1/2 x 3 1/2 and Basic White card stock measuring 3 x 3.
See a picture of the inside and how the fun fold looks.
How to Video
From my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, I offer step-by-step instructions for creating this angled z fold card and show a couple of different variations.
Thanks so much for visiting today! I hope you love this project!
Kim
Please let me know if I can help you in any way in our paper crafting journey.
Stampin’ Up!’s Designer Series Paper sales continues through August 31, 2024. Receive 15 percent off fourteen of the patterned papers. In today’s post, I use one of the sale papers — the 6 x 6 Thoughtful Journey. This 48-sheet package offers dreamy, ethereal water colored designs. Use the natural, free-flowing flower and field scenes as stunning focal points or turn the more abstract designs into gorgeous layers.
Thoughtful Journey Fun Fold
This particular fun fold works well with the scenery designers. Here are some measurements to help you get started.
Thoughtful Journey Designer Series Paper measuring 4 3/4 x 4. Cut a one-inch strip off of each end.
Blackberry Bliss base measuring 5 1/2 x 4 1/4
Blackberry Bliss (for flap) measuring 8 1/2 x 3, scored at 4 1/4
Wild Wheat pieces measuring 4 1/8 x 1 1/8 (2) and 4 1/8 x 2 7/8
Basic White measuring 4 1/8 x 2 1/8
Congratulations sentiment (Something Fancy stamp set) heat embossed with gold on Blackberry Bliss cardstock and die cut with die from Something Fancy.
Blackberry Bliss & Gold Textured Ribbon (available soon in Stampin’ Up!’s September-December 2024 Mini Catalog).
Regal Foiled Adhesive-Backed Dots (available soon in Stampin’ Up!’s September-December 2024 Mini Catalog).
Here’s the a look at the inside of the card.
How to Video
Be sure to watch this video to see how this card comes together. From my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, I give step-by-step instructions for putting this fun fold card together.
Thanks so much for visiting my blog today! I hope you’re inspired to make this card at home. Please let me know if you have questions about this card or other paper crafting projects.
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Product Supply List
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Welcome to the Stampers Dozen Blog Hop! Thanks so much for joining us. This month, we feature cards and projects using flowers. Be sure to visit all of the participating stampers and leave a comment. We love to hear from you!
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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When you don’t know what to get someone for Christmas, the go-to is usually to purchase gift cards. So it’s nice to have a fun and festive way to “wrap” those gift cards.
Today, I share a fun fold gift card holder that uses Stampin’ Up!’s Cheers to the Season stamp set and the A Walk in the Forest 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper. (Just a couple of quick notes: The Cheers to the Season stamp set is being retired and is on sale for $17.20. The A Walk in the Forest DSP is also being retired, and is available while supplies last. Click here to visit Stampin’ Up!’s online store to see what’s being retired and what’s discounted from the September-December 2023 Mini Catalog. Be sure to grab what you want before it’s gone. I don’t want you to be disappointed if something goes out of stock.)
Cheers to the Season Gift Card Holder
Here are a few measurements to help you create this fun fold gift card holder.
Cherry Cobbler card stock base measuring 5 1/2 x 4 1/4
A Walk in the Forest Designer Series Paper measuring 5 1/4 x 4, 4 1/4 x 3, and 4 1/4 x 2
Cherry Cobbler card stock measuring 9 3/4 x 4 1/2 scored at 3 1/4 and 6 1/2
Very Vanilla measuring 4 1/4 x 3
Very Vanilla circle die cut with Stylish Shapes Die
Linen Thread colors with Cherry Cobbler Stampin’ Blend
Festive Pearls
The inside of the card looks like this. (See above.)
Below, I created the same card using Stampin’ Up!’s Joy of Noel stamp set and the Joyful 12 x 12 Specialty Paper. (Both of these products appear on the retiring list, as well.)
And, here’s another one (below) using Stampin’ Up! Merry Bold & Bright Designer Series Paper and the Joy to You stamp set (both retiring).
And, I have a video with step-by-step instructions from my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, where I’m a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator. Be sure to catch the Facebook live replay below.
How to Video
Thanks so much for visiting my blog today! I hope you’re inspired to make some fun holders for those gift cards you purchase this year. Please let me know if you have any questions about the stamping technique or products used.
Kim
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