Welcome to Team Stamp It’s July Blog Hop! Thanks so much for joining us. This month, we feature Christmas in July cards and projects. Be sure to visit each blog on the hope and leave a comment. You could have a chance to win the Birthday Sparkle all-inclusive kit from Stampin’ Up!’s Kit Collection.
Today, my card features Stampin’ Up!’s Fragrant Forest stamp set in conjunction with the faux step fun fold technique. I love the versatility of this large background stamp; There are so many ways to use it. I’ve created both sympathy and birthday cards with this stamp. Now, I show how it works well as a holiday stamp, too.
See these measurements to help you get started.
Pretty Peacock card stock measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored at 1 1/4, 2 1/2, and 5 1/2 and another piece 3 1/2 x 8 1/2, scored at 4 1/4
Winter Meadow Designer Series Paper measuring 5 x 1 and 5 x 2 3/4
White card stock measuring 3 1/4 x 4 (2)
Fragrant Forest background stamp inked with Pretty Peacock
Sentiment from Greetings of the Season and die cut from Greetings of the Season Dies
Pretty Peacock & Gold 3/8″ Metallic Ribbon
Petal Pink & Pretty Peacock Foiled Gems
Fragrant Forest Faux Step Card How to Video
From my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, I offer step-by-step instructions for creating this faux step fun fold with the Fragrant Forest stamp.
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Please let me know if you have questions about this card or any other rubber stamping projects. I’m here to help!
Hello! Thanks for visiting today. I’m still sharing Christmas in July card making ideas. I hope to inspire you to begin making some cards now, or at least to start thinking about it!
Today’s card uses the Merriest Trees stamp set and the Merriest Trees Dies, now available in Stampin’ Up!’s 2024-2025 Annual Catalog. Find them on page 78. The design is a z fold and is so easy to create. I love how it works so well with the large pine tree in the set and coordinating dies.
Merriest Trees Z Fold Card
Here are some measurements and basic instructions to help you get started.
Old Olive card base cut at 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 scored at 4 1/4 and 2 1/8
Cherry Cobbler card stock: 5 1/4 x 4 and two pieces measuring 5 x 2
Season of Green & Gold Designer Series Paper: two pieces measuring 1 3/4 x 5 and one piece measuring 2 1/4 x 5
Basic White: 3 1/2 x 3/4 (sentiment) and 5 x 1 3/4
Cherry Cobbler & Pearl Adhesive-Backed Pearls
Below shows how the card looks from above:
And, here’s what it looks like standing up:
How To Video
From my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, I give step-by-step instructions for creating this z fold Christmas card.
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Please let me know if you have questions about this card or any other paper crafting technique. I’m happy to help.
Kim
Product Supply List
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I love the “builder” aspect of the stamp set, where you can mix and match the words to create your perfect sentiment.
And, i love the gold accents in the patterned paper.
Here’s a look at the card when it’s open. Be sure to watch the video below to see how this card comes together.
Greetings of the Season Diamond Fold
Here are some measurements to help you get started:
Old Olive card stock base measuring 11 x 4 1/4, scored at 5 1/2 and 8 7/8
Season of Green & Gold Specialty Designer Series Paper: 3 1/8 x 4 (2), 2 x 4, 3 1/8 x 3/4
Basic White for inside: 3 1/8 x 4
Old Olive for diamond: 3 x 3
Basic White for front: 2 3/4 x 2 3/4
Old Olive ink for sentiment
9 inches Iridescent Striped Trim colored with an Old Olive Stampin’ Blend
Blooming Pearls (gold)
How-To Video
From my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, I give step-by-step instructions for creating this handmade Christmas card with the diamond fun fold.
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Thanks so much for visiting my blog today! I hope you enjoyed this diamond fold and Christmas in July. Please let me know if you have questions about this paper crafting project or other stamping related inquiries.
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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
Project Supply List
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There’s a lot going on with today’s card. It’s a fun fold, specifically the Flip Front Fun Fold. And, it uses product you can earn free during Stampin’ Up!’s SaleABration promotion: the Light & Airy Designer Series Paper (DSP). In addition, I paired it with the Everyday Details Bundle (available in Stampin’ UP!’s January-April 2024 Mini Catalog). I love how the bird nest image from the Everyday Details stamp set coordinates with the bird images from the Light & Airy DSP.
The Everyday Details Dies enticed me to purchase the bundle. I love the dotted borders on the dies.
Flight & Airy Flip Front Fun Fold
Here are some measurements for today’s card:
Bubble Bath card stock base measuring 7 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored at 3 1/4 and 6 1/2.
Boho Blue card stock layers measuring 5 1/4 x 3 and 5 1/4 x 3/4
Flight & Airy DSP measuring 5 x 2 3/4 and 5 x 1/2
Largest Everyday Details circle die cut with Basic White card stock
Basic White 5 1/4 x 3
Boho Blue ink for inside sentiment
Memento ink and Stampin’ Blends: Lost Lagoon, Boho Blue, and Pecan Pie
Boho Blue 3/8″ textured ribbon
Boho Blue gems from the 2022-2023 In Color Dots
Take a look at the card when it’s open.
Please view the video below (a Facebook live replay from my craft room in Mesa, Arizona) to see step-by-step instructions for creating this fun fold card.
How-To Video
As I mentioned above, you can select the Flight & Airy Designer Series Paper free with a qualifying purchase of $50 or more before tax and shipping.
Click here to see the other Level 1 ($50 purchase) choices.
Click here to see the Level 2 ($100 purchase) choices.
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Kim
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