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.
I’m also using this fun fold for the Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge #666, and here’s the sketch:
Without further ado, here’s my Triple Bridge Z-fold card:
As soon as I saw this Lovely Blossoms DSP (designer series paper) pattern on pre-order for the online exclusives, I knew I had to have it! The combination of Petal Pink, Secret Sea, pops of Cloud Cover, and the white flowers is absolutely gorgeous!
Connie Stewart’s Video:
I found this video posted by Connie Stewart for this card, and you can watch it here. I’ve watched it three times, once before doing anything with paper. The second time, I followed along and paused when I needed to do so to trim my pieces. When I had everything trimmed, I watched it a third and fourth time to help me put the pieces together. Please don’t let the number of times I watched the video scare you away because if you’ve ever made a z-fold card, you can do this.
In her video, Connie says that the more you play with the card, the easier it will fold back up properly. Even after burnishing each of the score lines as both a valley and as a mountain, I still need to play with the card to loosen up the folds.
I would strongly suggest making this for the first time using retired DSP, and I wish I had done so. I would rather have 1/8 inch borders around my DSP pieces. Connie’s measurements are for 1/4 inch borders. Therefore, I needed to adjust the sizes going up 1/8 inch for the length and width for each piece.
Back to the Stampin’ Up! Demos Fun Fold Blog Hop:
We all hope you will follow the links below and hop along with us. There’s so much inspiration to be found here. We’d love to see what inspires you to create a fun fold as well. Don’t forget to upload it to the Creative Creases challenge!
If you get lost along the way, you can always come back here to find the next demo in line.
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I used the Beautiful Gallery DSP (designer series paper) for this challenge, and am so pleased with the color combination of Basic Beige, Early Espresso, Fresh Freescia, and Old Olive!
Please check out the challenges page for the creations by the other very talented design team members. When you’ve created your own card for our challenge, please don’t forget to upload them to our gallery. We’d love for you to play along.
Here’s my card:
And the inside:
Here’s the challenge sketch:
Measurements:
The Early Espresso base measures 8-1/2 by 5-1/2 inches, scored at 4-1/4 inches
After embossing a piece of Fresh Freesia cardstock using the 3D Plaid embossing folder, I trimmed it to 4-1/8 by 5-3/8 inches
Next, I used a protractor to trace and fussy cut the circle parts of the Beautiful Gallery 6 x 6 inch DSP (designer series paper) and the Old Olive mat, as shown below (different DSP and cardstock, same process):
What I Did:
Unless otherwise noted, I used multipurpose liquid glue to adhere pieces together
I used the Fresh Freesia and Old Olive blends combos to color the flowers and the leaves
After fussy cutting the two layers, I adhered them as shown
Then, I adhered the fussy cut layers to the plaid embossed layer, then adhered the layers to the base of the card
I stamped the birthday sentiment for the front in Mossy Meadow ink and fussy cut that as well
HINT: After stamping the sentiment, I used the stamp to outline the shape I needed to cut
After cropping the foliage from Old Olive cardstock using a die from Nature’s Symphony die set, I adhered it to the front of the card
I used Fresh Freesia ribbon to make a loopy loop, which I adhered with glue dots, then added a glue dot to adhere it to the front of the card
Next, I added dimensionals to the underside of the birthday sentiment and adhered it over the ribbon
I stamped the sentiment for the inside using Mossy Meadow ink on Basic Beige cardstock and adhered it to the base
Finally, I added some Old Olive dots to the front of the card
With that, I’d finished this coordinated card, envelope, and envelope seal set
The Loopy Loop Bow:
I was able to watch Mary Deatherage’s, from Stamps -n- Lingers, Perfectly Pears tutorial. In that video, she showed her loopy-loop bow. That’s what I used for the front of my card. I’m bow-challenged and this technique allows me to relatively easily add ribbon without adding the bulk of a tied bow. If you’ve never seen her videos, you owe it to yourself to watch them. I think she’s the Queen of the Collage. Gorgeous cards!!
What better way to earn the January Product of the Month? Bonus Days & Product of the Month – Yes, Please!
Versatility is key! With the Fabulous Sayings Stamp Set, you’ll always have the right words on hand—whether you’re creating birthday cards, thank-you notes, or a cheerful hello.
You can purchase the Product of the Month item for only $5 USD | $5 CAD when you spend $75 USD | $100 CAD or more in a single order. I’ve already ordered this item and am looking forward to adding these sentiments to my other sentiment stamp sets.
Welcome to the weekly Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge! Challenge #656 is for Team B, which is my team. I love getting kickstarted with a sketch, then just letting the card come together. Sometimes, I know exactly what I want to do. Other times, like for this week’s challenge, the card evolves. Everyone on Team A and Team B would love for you to play along with the sketches and then post your creations to the challenge gallery. Don’t forget to come back tomorrow to see the creations of the design team. We hope our projects inspire you to play along with us.
Sadly, a coworker’s brother passed away 10 days before Christmas. Therefore, I needed a card which our whole department can sign for her when we go back to school. Here’s my card:
Here’s the Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge banner:
Measurements:
Trim a piece of Blackberry Bliss cardstock to 8-1/2 by 5-1/2, scored at 4-1/4 to create a tent fold
You will need an additional piece of Blackberry Bliss to 5-3/8 by 4-1/8 and score on the long side at 3/4 of an inch for the side flap
Trim two pieces of white cardstock to 5-1/4 by 4 for the inside of the card
You will need another piece of white cardstock measuring 4-1/2 by 4 inches for the side flap
The white cardstock for the front measures 4-1/8 by 5-3/8 inches, and I cropped out the center banner using the Peace on Earth die from the center of that piece
Next, I used a piece of white cardstock measuring 4-3/8 by 4-1/8 for the front of the flap
I cropped another sentiment label for the flap from the center of the white cardstock mat
There are three pieces of trimmed Regal Winter DSP which measure 4 by 5-1/4 inches, 4-1/4 by 3-7/8 inches, and 3/4 by 4 inches
Since I started with just one 6 by 12 inch piece of this DSP, I trimmed a piece of Pretty in Pink 6 x 6 inch DSP to 2-1/2 by 6 inches for the envelope flap
Don’t forget to punch a 1-inch circle from the DSP used on the card and run it through your XYRON create-a-sticker for the envelope seal
I used scraps of Pretty in Pink for the mat layer of the sentiment panel and the leaves/branches cropped for the right flap
The flowers were stamped on scraps of white cardstock and I used daubers to add ink to the flowers and leaves for a soft look
What I Did:
Unless otherwise noted, I used multipurpose liquid glue to adhere pieces together
After burnishing all the score lines, I adhered the 3/4 inch piece of the flap to the right side of the inside of the card
Adhere all three white pieces of cardstock
Next, adhere all the pieces of DSP as shown
Stamp the sentiments on the two white banners and the inside of the card using Blackberry Bliss ink
Adhere the flap sentiment
Adhere the front sentiment to the Pretty in Pink banner mat
Using ribbon, create a loopy loop bow (directions below) and secure and adhere with mini-glue dots
Add dimensionals to the back of the Pretty in Pink banner so that they will straddle the ribbon pieces and adhere on the front
Use dimensionals and liquid glue to adhere the flowers to the opposite corners of the sentiment banner
As a complete after-thought, I will probably go back when I am finished here and add some dot embellishments to the front of the card when I am finished here
The Loopy Loop Bow:
I was able to watch Mary Deatherage’s, from Stamps -n- Lingers, Perfectly Pears tutorial. In that video, she showed her loopy-loop bow. That’s what I used for the front of my card. I’m bow-challenged and this technique allows me to relatively easily add ribbon without adding the bulk of a tied bow. If you’ve never seen her videos, you owe it to yourself to watch them. I think she’s the Queen of the Collage. Gorgeous cards!!
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Melissa, our host for the Sparkles Christmas Challenge, chose Poinsettias for the theme. I used the AHSC #658 sketch for the layout.
Please check out the challenges pages for the creations by the other very talented design team members. When you’ve created your own card for either, or both, of the challenges, please don’t forget to upload them to the challenges. We’d love for you to play along.
Here’s my card:
Here’s the AHSC sketch #658:
Measurements:
The Real Red base measures 8-1/2 by 5-1/2 inches, scored at 4-1/4 inches
The Pool Party mat measures 4-1/8 by 5-3/8 inches
I used two pieces of 4 by 5-1/4 inch pieces of DSP (designer series paper) for the front of the card, which will allow me to make another card using the same layout
Line up the top left corner to the bottom right corner diagonally on your trimmer for each piece of DSP, and trim
Carefully realign the DSP to be able to trim from the top right corner to the bottom left corner
If you want to just use the two sides of the DSP for the opposite sides of the layout, you do not need to trim another piece of DSP
I used scraps of the red and Pool Party cardstock to create the sentiment blocks, cropping them using squares from the Stylish Shapes die set
Trim a piece of white cardstock to 4 by 5-1/4 inches for the inside of the card
Trim a coordinating piece of DSP to 6 by 2-1/2 inches for the envelope flap
Punch a 1-inch circle from DSP and run it through your XYRON create-a-sticker for the envelope seal
What I Did:
Unless otherwise noted, I used multipurpose liquid glue to adhere pieces together
Adhere the Pool Party at to the red base
After dry fitting your DSP pieces, adhere to the Pool Party mat, permanently adhere the pieces
If the pieces do not line up perfectly, let the differences meet in the center because the sentiment block will cover any issues
Use your embossing buddy to wipe down the red cardstock and stamp the sentiment using Versa Mark ink
Cover the sentiment with gold embossing powder and heat set with your heat tool
Crop both the red sentiment panel and the Pool Party panel
I still have a gold Wink of Stella brush so I outlined both pieces
Adhere the red cardstock to the Pool Party panel
Wrap a piece of gold ribbon around the panels and tie in a square knot
Add dimensionals to the back of the sentiment blocks making sure they straddle the ribbon
Adhere the sentiment to the front of the card
Add small gold festive pearls to the sentiment panel
Stamp the inside sentiment using red ink and adhere to the inside of the card
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Welcome to the weekly Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge! Challenge #656 is for Team B, which is my team. I love getting kickstarted with a sketch, then just letting the card come together. Sometimes, I know exactly what I want to do. Other times, like for this week’s challenge, the card evolves. Everyone on Team A and Team B would love for you to play along with the sketches and then post your creations to the challenge gallery. Don’t forget to come back tomorrow to see the creations of the design team. We hope our projects inspire you to play along with us.
Here’s my card:
Here’s the Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge #656 layout sample:
It’s just a given that if I can create a fun fold card while using a sketch challenge, I will do it. It’s also a given that I will post fun folds to the Creative Creases Challenge, coordinated by Debbie Mageed at Secret Stamper. Hopefully, you will be inspired to upload your own fun fold project to the challenge!
I found this 4 panel accordion fold card on Connie Stewart’s, from Simply Simple Stamping, YouTube channel. You can find her video tutorial here. I was so happy to find this fold because I’ve been wanting to show the beauty of this DSP. This 4 panel card lets the DSP shine!
Template & Tips:
Of course, I created a template. My templates are handwritten because it’s easier and faster for me to do it that way than trying to make a pretty computerized template.
BIG TIP: When trimming your DSP (designer series paper) for this layout, place the side you want to show down on your paper trimmer! Trust me on that.
I also trimmed a piece of the Garden Green 6 x 6 inch DSP to 6 by 2-1/2 inches for the envelope flap.
Next, I punched a 1-inch circle out of the floral DSP and ran it through my XYRON create-a-sticker for the envelope seal. I started doing these seals during COVID and liked it so much, I have been do it since then.
Putting the Card Together:
Following Connie Stewart’s video, or the measurements on my template, would be much clearer than if I tried to type everything out for you
I used Garden Green, Strawberry Slush, and Basic White cardstock for the base, arches, and inside panel for this card
I cropped the leaves on the front from Garden Green cardstock using the Impressions Abloom die set
The flowers were stamped using Strawberry Slush, Peach Pie using the Impressions Abloom stamp set
I used Daffodil Delight and Crumb Cake for the centers of the flowers, stamping the Daffodil Delight ink first
The outside sentiment comes from the Coneflower Celebrations stamp set, which I cropped using the banner from the Stylish Shapes die set
The inside sentiment comes from the Simply Said stamp set
I stamped both sentiments in Garden Green ink
I added dimensionals under the outside sentiment banner and the two Strawberry Slush flowers
I used multipurpose liquid glue to adhere all the other pieces
While this card is bulky and will require extra postage, it will fit in a medium SU! envelope
With that, I’d finished this coordinated card, envelope, and envelope seal set
As a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator, I get to start pre-ordering products today from the upcoming mini-catalog which starts in January. As soon as I get my new products, I will make sure to start sharing cards made with new products.
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Welcome to Team B’s turn for the Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge #650! Starting the creative process with a sketch invites individual takes on the sketch, and this one is no different. This challenge is a weekly event, and we’d all love for you to play along with the sketches and then post your creations to the challenge gallery.
I needed a get well card that a group of people could sign, and I needed it fast. I used the Perfectly Pears bundle and DSP for my card.
First, here’s the challenge sketch:
Here’s the card:
I did add another piece of white cardstock on the top of the inside of the card. However, since it’s blank, I didn’t take a picture of it.
At first, I wasn’t going to get this online exclusive product suite. Then I started seeing gorgeous cards and knew I absolutely needed to get it! I’m so glad I did!
Measurements:
The Petal Pink base measures 11 by 4-1/4 inches, scored at 5-1/2 inches to create a tent card
Trim a piece of the Mossy Meadow patterned DSP (designer series paper) to 4-1/8 by 5-3/8 inches
I trimmed a piece of the pears pattern DSP to 4 by 5-1/4 inches, then tore across the top to follow the sketch
Trim a piece of DSP to 6 by 2-1/2 inches for the envelope flap
Punch a 1-inch circle of coordinating DSP and run it through a XYRON create-a-sticker for the envelope seal
Since this card was used for a co-worker, a group of us needed to sign the card, so I used two pieces of white cardstock trimmed to 4 by 5-1/4 for the inside of the base
I used scraps of Secret Sea and Petal Pink for the sentiment banner and checkerboard-ish square embellishment
One of the fabulous things about this DSP is that the dies crop images from the DSP – love that feature
Letting the Suite Do the Work:
Once I had all my papers trimmed to size, and the embellishments for the front cropped, putting the card together was a cinch
Unless otherwise noted, I used multipurpose liquid glue to adhere pieces together
After wiping down a scrap of Secret Sea cardstock using my embossing buddy, I stamped the sentiment using VersaMark ink
Next, I covered the stamped sentiment using WOW! Basic White embossing powder and heat set it
Then, I trimmed the sentiment to size
After adhering the pears DSP to the Mossy Meadow patterned DSP, I wrapped a piece of Darling Duckling ribbon around the combined DSP and adhered it in the back using tear & tape
I adhered the large pear and leaves together, then adhered that to the Petal Pink cropped piece
I added dimensionals under the pear and under the sentiment banner and adhered them to the front of the card
The inside sentiment was stamped with Secret Sea ink
Then, I adhered the pair of pears to the bottom of the white cardstock, and adhered both white cardstock pieces to the inside of the card
With that, I’d completed this coordinated card, envelope, and envelope seal set
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Welcome to Just Peachy Stamping by Sue Jackson: an independent Stampin' Up demonstrator.
Through Stampin' Up!, I happily share my love of papercrafting through sales, classes, small stamping group meet-ups and workshops. I think that being a teacher in my "real life", I have a unique approach to sharing my fantastic hobby. I look forward to connecting with you!
