It’s fun to get off the beaten path of card making and try a fun fold, handmade greeting card. These are cards that have an unusual or unique fold or opening. There are certainly lots of options. Today, I’m showing you what’s called an “open panel” card. Be sure to watch the video below to see exactly how I create this card. In the video, I give the card dimensions, paper measurements, and demonstrate the two-step stamping technique.
Trimming the Tree Open Panel Card
This card features the Trimming the Tree Stamp Set and the Tree Trimmings Dies. Buy them as a bundle and save 10 percent. Look for the stamp set in Stampin’ Up!’s 2022-2023 Annual Catalog. It’s available through May 1, 2023. The coordinating die cuts, however, are a limited-time offering — available only through September 30, 2022. It’s part of the Perfect Partners promotion. See the chart below.
These dies offer fun and creative ways to not only die cut the tree but to also decorate the tree images — from bows to ornaments and more. I also used the Festive Foils Designer Series Paper.
Trimming the Tree Open Panel Card Video
Click here to see a fall-themed card using this same fold.
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Welcome to Team Stamp It’s September Blog Hop! We’re glad you joined us. This month, we feature fall and Halloween cards and projects. Look for a list of all participants at the end of this post. Be sure to visit each one and leave a comment with the hashtag #stampitcontest. You could win a Cozy & Bright Card Kit.
Season of Chic for Fall
It’s easy to invest in a stamp set or bundle when you know it’s versatile. You’ll love Stampin’ Up!’s Season of Chic stamp set and Chic Dies (buy the as a bundle and save 10 percent) for that reason. The set includes images (and coordinating die cuts) for all four seasons. Its sentiments cover the basic greetings you frequently use, such as thank you, thinking of you, and happy birthday. Find it in Stampin’ Up!’s 2022-2023 Annual Catalog.
Click here to see a post and video with an idea for another fall card and treat box using this bundle.
In addition to the Season of Chic Bundle, this card features a fun fold (Open Panel Card) and uses the Celebrate Everything Designer Series Paper and the sentiment from the Lovely You stamp set. Look below to see what the inside looks like.
It’s a great fold that works with a variety of stamp sets and patterned papers. I used this layout for my team mystery stamping event. It was so fun to see what everyone designed. Click here to view a YouTube video showing how this open panel card is created.
Thanks so much for visiting the hop today. Get more fall and Halloween card and project ideas by visiting the other stamps. Be sure to leave a comment for your chance to win a Cozy & Bright Card Kit and use the #hashtag #stampitcontest.
For those who love Halloween, Stampin’ Up!’s Bewitching Bundle offers a fun combination of stamp set and Witch Hat Builder Punch. Find the combo in Stampin’ Up!’s July-December 2022 Mini Catalog. In this post, I offer a free tutorial for making a cute Halloween greeting card as well as a video where I create the card and a treat packet. Be sure to read to the end to see all of it!
Bewitching Bundle Free Tutorial
Please enjoy this free card-making tutorial.
Stampin’ Up! Supplies:
STAMPS – Bewitching Bundle (159857), Best Witches (159860),
PAPER – Basic Black (121045), Vellum Cardstock (101856), Basic White Cardstock (159276)
INK – Pumpkin Pie (147086), Memento (132708)
OTHER – Stylish Shapes Dies (159183), Chic Dies (158815), Black & White ¼” Gingham Ribbon (156485), Classic Matte Dots (158146), Blending Brush (153611), Pumpkin Pie Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack (154897), Stampin’ Seal (152813), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Mini Glue Dots (103683), Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755), Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653)
Cutting & Scoring:
Basic Black – 8 ½” x 5 ½”, scored at 4 ¼” and folded in half, 4” x 3”
Vellum Cardstock – 3” x 3”
Basic White Cardstock – 5 ¼” x 4” (2), 3” x 3”
Ribbon – 16”
Instructions:
With the Blending Brush, apply a layer of Pumpkin Pie ink to the left-hand side of one of the Basic White cardstock pieces measuring 5 ¼” x 4”. Stamp the Best Witches sentiment with Memento ink in the bottom right corner.
Die cut the Basic Black 4” x 3” card stock with the crosshatch image from the Chic Dies. Glue to the card front on the left-hand side, on top of the blended ink.
Die cut the Vellum Cardstock with the 2 ½’ circle from the Stylish Shapes Dies.
Stamp the witch’s hat on the 3” x 3” Basic White cardstock with Black Memento Ink. Color image with Pumpkin Pie Blends. Punch with coordinating punch.
Put Stampin’ Dimensionals on the back of the hat and center on the vellum circle.
Turn the circle over and place Stampin’ Dimensionals on the back of this piece and add to card front on top of the black, Chic Dies piece.
Glue this whole piece to the Basic Black card base.
Wrap the ribbon around the card front and tie a bow.
Add black Classic Matte Dots to card front.
Adhere remaining Basic White piece to the middle of the card.
Bewitching Bundle Peekaboo Treat
Click here to see another idea using Stampin’ Up!’ Peekaboo Treat Bags. Look for the Peekaboo Treat Bags in Stampin’ Up!’s Annual Catalog. You get 10 bags – five white and five craft — for $6.
Thanks so much for visiting my blog today. I hope you’re inspired to start your Halloween crafting.
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Get together and stamp with others from around the world during Stampin’ Up!’s World Card Making Day event Saturday, October 1, 2022. This free event will be held virtually from 2 to 5 p.m. Mountain Time. Click here to find more information and get the link to register.
World Card Making Day is all about making beautiful, heartfelt cards. During the event, presenters will walk you through several projects, and you’ll create the cards right along with them. You’ll end up with new project ideas and some stunning new cards. (However, you’re welcome to just watch the presentations, and you’ll be able to access the recording later.)
To make the most of this experience, you can order the Cottage Rose Bundle from the 2022–2023 Annual Catalog, the Cottage Wreaths Bundle from the July–December 2022 Mini Catalog, or the Warm Welcome Bundle, which you can get early from the January–June 2023 Mini Catalog! If you want, you could even order all three bundles.
When you order one of these three bundles: Cottage Rose Bundle, Cottage Wreaths Bundle or Warm Welcome Bundle you’ll get a FREE gift of Iridescent Pearl Basic Jewels! Be sure to add item #158987 to get that freebie. Note that even if you order all three bundles, you’ll only receive one Iridescent Pearls gift.)
Warm Welcome Bundle Samples
I have no idea what kind of card Stampin’ Up! will make with this bundle on October 1. So I wanted to see what I could make with it. In this post, I share a few of the samples I created with the Warm Welcome stamp and the Welcome Home Dies. The included sentiments and images work well for a variety of occasions. It’s a perfect bundle to welcome someone to the family, to the neighborhood, to your home, to celebrate birthdays, to say congratulations, and more.
The item number to order is: #160704 and the cost is $50.25 for the bundle.
Warm Welcome Bundle How to Video
I hope you enjoy my samples, and I encourage you to participate in World Card Making Day. If you can’t watch October 1, you’ll be able to access the recording later.
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When you’re a crafter, there’s nothing more exciting than creating with brand-new product. During September of 2022, Stampin’ Up! is offering six, brand-new die cut sets that coordinate with current sets in both the Annual Catalog and the July-December 2022 Mini Catalog. It’s called the Perfect Partners promotion, and it runs through September 30. See the graphic below for a look at the stamp sets and their new coordinating dies.
You’re able to purchase the stamp set separately, the die cuts alone, or both as a bundle (and save 10 percent).
Today, I’m sharing a card created with the Trimming the Tree Bundle. I love the dies. They cut the large tree, create two 3D-like trees, and give lots of options for decorating the tree with garland, stars, ribbons, baubles; there’s even a pot for the tree. And, the labels for the sentiments are unique.
This card also uses:
The Lights Aglow 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper
Gold Foil
Wintry 3D Embossing Folder (the evergreen pattern)
Large label from Seasonal Labels Dies
Coordinating colors include Cherry Cobbler, Evening Evergreen, Soft Succulent, and Very Vanilla
Red Rhinestone Jewels
Click the links below to view two other handmade greeting cards created with this bundle:
Thanks so much for visiting my blog today. I hope this card and the additional samples inspire you to get in your craft room and make something fun.
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