Valentine’s Day Book Binding

January Team Stamp It Blog Hop

Welcome to Team Stamp It’s January Blog Hop! Thanks so much for joining us. This month, we feature cards and projects with a Valentine theme. Get inspiration from a variety of talented stampers. Be sure to leave a comment on each blog for a chance to win the Birthday Sparkle Kit.

For my project, I’m sharing a Valentine card using a book binding fun fold.

Valentine's Day Book Binding

This handmade greeting card uses Stampin’ Up!’s Valentine’s Day Photopolymer Stamp Set and the Made with Love 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper.

Details and Measurements

Below, I offer some measurements to help you get started making this card. Be sure to watch the video below to see how it all comes together.

  • Bubble Bath cardstock measuring 11 x 4 1/4, scored and folded at 5 1/2 and 6 3/4
  • Made with Love 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper measuring 3 3/4 x 3 3/4 and 3 3/4 x 3/4
  • Basic Black cardstock measuring 4 x 4 and 1 x 4
  • Image stamped in Designer Series Paper with Real Red ink
  • Bubble Bath 1/8-inch Faux Linen Ribbon
  • Linen Thread
  • Embellish with hearts punched with the Bee Builder Punch (Real Red) and Basic Black
  • Traditional Sparkling Sequins

Here’s a view of the inside of the card:

Book Binding Fun Fold Inside

How to Video

From my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, I offer step-by-step instructions for creating this book binding fun fold.

I do hope you’ve enjoyed this Valentine project. Remember to visit all of the blogs participating in the hop to gain more inspiration. Leave a comment for your chance to win the Birthday Sparkle Kit.

Congrats to last month’s winner:

Thanks so much for visiting. Please let me know if you have questions about this card or other projects. I’m happy to help.

Kim Quade, Stampin’ Up! demonstrator in Mesa, Arizona

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Hugs & Kisses Free Tutorial

Hugs & Kisses Free Tutorial

I’ve been playing with Stampin’ Up!’ brand-new Made with Love Suite Collection. Check previous blog entries to view other card samples and how-to videos.

Stampin' Up! Made with Love Suite Collection

Today, I share a step-by-step card-making tutorial using these products.

Free Tutorial

Stampin’ Up! Supplies:

  • STAMPS – Endless Love Bundle (stamp set and coordinating dies) (167062)
  • PAPER – Made With Love 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper (167054), Strawberry Slush Cardstock (165625), Strawberry Slush 12 x 12 Two-Tone Cardstock (166705) Basic White Cardstock (166780)
  • INK – Strawberry Slush (165286)
  • OTHER – Bubble Bath 1/8-inch Faux Linen Ribbon (167075), 2025-2027 In Color Flat Pearls (165192), Hearts of Love 3D Embossing Folder (167071), Stampin’ Seal (152813), Mini Glue Dots (103683), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755), Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653)

Cutting & Scoring:  

  • Strawberry Cardstock – 8 ½” x 5 ½”, scored and folded at 4 ¼”, 5 1/4” x 4”
  • Basic White Cardstock – 4” x 4”, 5 ¼” x 4”
  • Made With Love 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper – two different but coordinating panels – 2” x 4” and one 5 ¼” x ¾”
  • Bubble Bath 1/8-inch Faux Linen Ribbon – 8”

Instructions:

  • Emboss the 5 ¼” x 4” Strawberry Slush with the Hearts of Love 3D Embossing Folder. Lightly sand the embossed image, exposing the white core of the paper.
  • Adhere embossed piece to Strawberry Slush Cardstock base.  
  • With adhesive of choice, attach the two DSP pieces to the card front as shown – one in the upper lefthand corner and one in the lower righthand corner. They will overlap in the middle.
  • Die cut the 4” x 4” Basic White Cardstock with the large heart die from the Endless Love Bundle.
  • Stamp the two sentiments with Strawberry Slush ink on the front of the heart.
  • With Stampin’ Dimensionals, pop up the heart on the card front.
  • Tie the ribbon in a bow and add to heart.
  • Add three Strawberry Slush flat pearls to heart.
  • Glue the 5 ¼” x ¾” DSP strip to the 5 ¼” x 4” Basic White Cardstock. Attach to card center.

Thanks so much for visiting my blog today! I appreciate your support for my paper crafting business.

Kim Quade, Stampin’ Up! demonstrator in Mesa, Arizona

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