Welcome back to the monthly Stampin’ UP! Demonstrators Fun Fold Blog Hop. If you love fun folds, you’ve come to a hop filled with really great projects by some very talented fellow demonstrators. When you finish here, I hope you will hop along with the rest of the demos using the links below.

It’s just a given that fun fold cards also post to the Creative Creases challenge. Debbie Mageed at Secret Stamper coordinates both this hop and the challenge. Hopefully, you will be inspired to upload your own fun fold project to the challenge!

Here’s my double box fun fold card:

I love finding fun folds that are based on trimming and scoring, and this one fits the bill perfectly. I’ve seen these cards for a while, and finally looked into creating one. I found the directions on the site of Jill Andress from the Wandering Stamper.

Measurements:

• The Secret Sea box #1 base measures 9-3/8 by 4-1/4 inches, scored at 3/8, 1-3/8, 2-7/8, and 3-7/8 inches
  • All of those score lines need to be burnished well into valley folds
• Panels for the box #1 base measure 5-1/4 by 4 inches, 1-1/4 by 4, and I added the optional panel of 7/8 by 4 inches
• The Secret Sea box #2 base measures 5-1/8 by 3-1/2 inches, scored at 3/8 and 1-3/8 inches
• Panels for box #2 measure 3-7/8 by 7/8 inches and 3-5/8 by 3-3/8 inches
• The white cardstock panel for the back of the card measures 5-1/4 by 4 inches
• I also trimmed a piece of the Cloud Cover DSP to 6 by 2-1/2 inches for the envelope flap
• Then, I punch a 1-inch circle from the roses DSP and ran it through my XYRON create-a-sticker for the envelope seal
• I used a length of Secret Sea ribbon for the box

Putting the Card Together:

• I recommend using Jill’s video for putting this card together as she explains everything and it’s easy to follow along
• If you need help with using eighths on your paper trimmer, Jill explains exactly how to do it
• Things I learned:
  • The Beautiful Gallery DSP is gorgeous on this card
  • Add the ribbon before adhering the DSP to the base of box #1
  • While you will be able to cover most of the ribbon using the white cardstock on the back, it’s just easier to adhere it before you get that far
  • Make sure you burnish your folds very well because it needs to be able to pop back into place when removed from the envelope
  • The optional piece of DSP on the side of box #1 really does need a piece of DSP or embossed cardstock since the card will fold flat
  • I like using a mat layer between the base and the DSP for cards, but that will make this card too bulky and it will require extra postage
  • Use multipurpose liquid glue to adhere the pieces together, with the exception of the sentiment

If you like fun folds, this one is for you! It looks very complicated, and the recipient will be completely impressed. It will be our little secret that it is much easier than it looks.

Back to the SU! Demos Fun Fold Blog Hop:

When you finish here, please follow the line-up for the blog hop. I always learn something new here and am amazed at the talent these demos possess. If you get lost, please refer back to this list.

SU Demo Fun Fold Blog Hop Lineup:

1. Karen Finkle
2. Rae Burnet
3. Debbie Mageed
4. Su Mohr
5. Beth McCullough
6. Tara Beth Carpenter
7. Mary Deatherage
8. Lisa Ann Bernard
9. Maria Mench
10. Michele Deschenes
11. Sue Jackson <<<—- YOU ARE HERE!

Thank you for stopping by today!

Have a Peachy Day!

Sue

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