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.
Kits Make Crafting Simple, Fun, and Just Simply Fun!
Here’s a look at the two new kits available:
First, it’s the Everyday Beauty Kit, which retails for $25 USD.
Create the perfect card for any occasion using the all-inclusive Everyday Beauty Kit. This kit comes with everything you need to make three unique card designs: printed card bases and coordinating envelopes with lovely botanical patterns, precut paper pieces, timeless faux wax seals, shimmering metallic thread, and a versatile stamp set that you can use on countless other projects.
DETAILS – Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs – Folded card size: 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ (14 x 10.8 cm) – Colors: Basic Beige, gold, Gray Granite, Lost Lagoon, Night of Navy, Petal Pink – Also available in French
Kit includes one of each item listed below. – Everyday Beauty Photopolymer Stamp Set – Clear stamp block – Night of Navy Classic Stampin’ Spot – Step-by-step instructions – 9 printed envelopes – Faux wax seal stickers – Metallic thread – Adhesive
The second kit is the Adventure Awaits kit, which retails for $14 USD.
Let your creativity take the driver’s seat with the Adventure Awaits Kit. Coast in the retro colours and hand-drawn artwork that can be either feminine or masculine. With printed sentiments, precut paper, and vellum details, this kit comes with everything you need to make nine cute cards.
DETAILS – Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs – Folded card size: 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ (14 x 10.8 cm) – Colors: Basic Black, Coastal Cabana, Crushed Curry, Garden Green, Granny Apple Green, Pecan Pie, Petal Pink, Poppy Parade, Pretty Peacock, Timid Tiger – Sentiments printed in English, French, and German
Kit includes one of each item listed below. – Step-by-step instructions – 9 printed envelopes – Vellum – Adhesive
If you have any questions, or need a bit of a creative mojo boost, you can reach me at my justpeachystamping@gmail.com.
If you live in the U.S. and don’t already have a Stampin’ UP! demo from whom you order, I would be honored to work with you.
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-easel fun fold card:
The Thinking of You sentiment is so versatile and I don’t know yet what I will need for the reverse sentiment. Therefore, I left the back panel blank so I can add that sentiment later.
This card was inspired by a card posted to Pinterest by Mikaela Titheridge, a UK Stampin’ Up! Demo. Here’s her gorgeous card:
Mikaela’s Pinterest post said she was inspired by a card from Emma Goddard, another UK Stampin’ Up! Demo. It just so happens that my upline, Brian King from Stamp with Brian, knows Emma and he was able to get her card and dimensions for me. Woo-Hoo!
Here’s Emma’s card:
Measurements:
Here are the measurements I received for Emma’s card:
Cardstock & DSP: Blackberry Bliss 11″ x 4 1/4″ Blackberry Bliss 5 1/2″ x 4 1/4″ Blackberry Bliss 3 1/2″ x 2 3/8″ Basic White 3 3/8″ x 2 1/4″ DSP Scene Design 5 1/4″ x 4″ DSP Blackberry Bliss 5 1/4″ x 4″ Thick Basic White 6″ x 2 1/8″ (scored at 1 1/2″ & 3″) Thick Basic White 3″ x 2 1/8″ Garden Green – Die cut with flower stems x1 DSP Scene Design 7cm x 5cm or 2 7/8″ x 2″ DSP Blackberry Bliss 7cm x 5cm or 2 7/8″ x 2″ Basic Black – Scrap for sentiment
Double-eas
What I Did:
I used the floral Irresistible Designs 12 x 12 Specialty DSP (designer series paper) for the front and inside smaller easel
Using a blending brush and the Secret Sea ink pad, I added color to the floral DSP
HINT: I really wanted more of a Cloud Cover color, so I added light layers of ink first and then darkened as I went
Don’t forget to wipe down the DSP as you color so the white pattern shines through as it resists the ink
I did color the inside easel DSP darker so I’d have a contrast with the front of the card
The three colors I used are Basic White, Cloud Cover, and Secret Sea
I used the Impressions Abloom dies for the white and Secret Sea sprays of leaves, as well as cropping the front ovals
The butterfly comes from the Coneflower Celebrations stamp and die set
The sentiment comes from the Beautiful Motifs stamp set, which I cropped using the Stylish Shapes banner die
Back to the SU! 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!
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I have two orders making their way to me and I couldn’t be more excited! Some of the products are pre-orders for the upcoming additions to the Online Exclusives!
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If you live in the U.S. and don’t already have a Stampin’ UP! demo from whom you order, I would be honored to work with you. If you’d like some help getting the most out of your Buy One, Get One 50% OFF sale, please contact me for assistance.
Welcome back to the bi-weekly Cardz 4 Galz # 251. Our host for this edition of the challenge, Helen , chose Floral Frenzy for the theme. When you finish here, please visit the challenge site to see what the rest of the very talented design team members created. Then, don’t forget to upload your creations to our gallery. We look forward to seeing your creations there!
Here’s my flying seagull fun fold floral card:
A colleague is moving to South Florida in just a couple of weeks. This card was created so 10 of us would be able to sign it.
I’m also going to enter this card in the Creative Creases Challenge, where it’s always Anything Goes with a Fun Fold.
The Flying Seagull
Mary Deatherage from Stamps -n- Lingers always has easy-to-follow video tutorials. I used her video directions and measurements to create this flying seagull card. One of the best things for this card is that Mary provides a free PDF directions, which was especially helpful when trimming the DSP for the front of the card. The following is from her PDF
“Use the Paper Trimmer and, starting on the left side of the DSP panel, cut a 2” panel, then a 1 1/2″ panel, then a 4″ panel, another 1 1/2″ panel and finally a 2″ panel. Tip: cutting the DSP this way creates a contiguous scene across the card base.”
After I finished this card, I made myself a template so I could easily recreate this fun fold two more times. I found it was much, much easier to trim all the pieces I needed before I started assembling the card. I should’ve made myself a template for the DSP trimming and will do so as soon as I finish this post.
First up – The Beautiful Blues Kit retailing for $23.00 USD, product # 165658.
Craft timeless handmade cards for sharing messages of friendship, support, and sympathy with the Beautiful Blues Kit. This all-inclusive crafting kit comes with everything you need to create nine lovely cards featuring hand-painted floral designs and a palette of soothing blues.
These colors, DSP, and die cuts are strikingly gorgeous!
Second – the Share a Smile Kit, retailing for $14.00 USD, product # 165637.
Want to make a difference in someone’s day? Have an uplifting card ready to go at a moment’s notice with the Share a Smile Kit! This all-inclusive crafting kit offers fun, no-fuss crafting, with card bases, envelopes, and precut paper pieces for making bright and cheery designs. Store the completed cards in the included notecard box until you’re ready to give them out!
Check out these adorable animals sure to bring a smile to the recipient’s face!
This month’s theme is “Flowers in Bloom.” The Pals hope to inspire you with card ideas and paper craft creations using Stampin’ Up! products. Links to the Pals’ blogs are at the end of each post to help you “hop” along!
I used the online exclusive Floral Impressions 12 x 12 DSP (designer series paper), the Impressions Abloom bundle, and the Blooming Phrases stamp set.
Here’s my card:
Since finding this fun fold tutorial, I’ve created at least 15 of these cards. You can see some of them here, here, and here (please ignore the typo in the title). You can find the original tutorial from Terri Gaines here. To say I am hooked on this criss cross fun fold is an understatement!
I’ve got a mini-binder of fun fold templates, so naturally I added this one to the binder.
Here are my templates:
Between Terri Gaines’ video and these templates, you’ve got everything you need to get hooked on this fun fold as well. I hope you try it out, you’ll be hooked as well.
Back to the Stampin’ Pretty Pals’ Blog Hop:
We have more inspiration to share, so use the lineup below to visit each team member’s page for fresh ideas, unique styles, and endless inspiration. And get ready—next month, we’re designing with the “New In Colors” to showcase how beautiful and versatile they are for your projects.
I had my knee replaced about 4 weeks ago, and this is my first post since then. I greatly appreciate you coming by today!
Have a Peachy Day!
Sue
About Me
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!
