I used the Nature Walk DSP (designer series paper) for this challenge, and am so pleased with the color combination of Pretty Peacock, Lost Lagoon, and Secret Sea.
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Here’s my card:
It took me longer to figure out what I wanted to do than it did to create the card. I went through two different color combinations, DSP (designer series paper), and cardstock. I finally settled on this because I had the leaf spray.
Measurements:
The Pretty Peacock base measures 8-1/2 by 5-1/2 inches, scored at 4-1/4 inches
The Lost Lagoon mat measures 4-1/8 by 5-3/8 inches
After a false start, I figured out that it’s easier to trim the DSP squares, then figure out what size of cardstock is needed for the focal square
I trimmed the Nature’s Walk DSP squares measure 1-1/4 by 1-1/4 inches
The Very Vanilla cardstock square measures 2-5/8 by 2-5/8 inches
I needed another piece of Very Vanilla trimmed to 4 by 5-1/4 inches for the inside of the card
Don’t forget to trim a piece of DSP to 6 by 2-1/2 inches for the envelope flap
Then, punch a 1-inch circle of coordinating DSP and run it through the XYRON create-a-sticker for the envelope seal
What I Did:
Unless otherwise noted, I adhered pieces together using multipurpose liquid glue
I adhered the Lost Lagoon mat to the Pretty Peacock base
After dry-fitting the squares, I adhered them to the mat
I wanted to add texture to the Very Vanilla square, so I used the wood pattern from the Nature’s Symphony stamp set
To get the subtle images, I stamped off using Crumb Cake ink before stamping on the Very Vanilla
I had some retired Lost Lagoon ribbon and added it to the Very Vanilla square and adhered it on the back using tear & tape
To accommodate the ribbon, I added dimensionals to the back of the Very Vanilla square and adhered it to the card
Then, I slid the leaf branch die cut and adhered it using multipurpose liquid glue and a couple of dimensionals for the top leaves going off the Very Vanilla square
The sentiment, from the Nature’s Symphony stamp set, is stamped in Pretty Peacock ink and cropped using a Textured Notes Die
After outlining the sentiment using the Pretty Peacock marker and added dimensionals trimmed down to straddle the ribbon
I stamped the inside sentiment using Pretty Peacocck ink and adhered it to the inside of the card
This month’s theme is “Something New.” If you’re looking for inspiration and a reason to play with your craft supplies, this hop is for you! The Pals hope to inspire you with card ideas and paper craft creations using Stampin’ Up! products. Links to the participant’s blogs can be found at the end of each post to help you “hop” along!
I used the new Nature’s Walk suite for my card. The colors and patterns used in this DSP is stunningly gorgeous! I don’t know if I would’ve used Secret Sea, Old Olive, and Lost Lagoon together, but I just love this color combination.
Here’s my accordion fold card:
I’ve already posted two other 4-panel accordion fold Christmas cards using the Modern Christmas suite of products. You can see those posts here and here. I am looking forward to making many more cards using fun fold since it’s quickly become one of my absolute favorite fun folds.
As always with a fun fold card, I will be adding this to the Creative Creases Challenge where the theme is always Anything Goes with a Fun Fold. I know I’ve already posted cards using this fold to Creative Creases, but it’s such an easy fold and it makes very good use of the 12 x 12 inch DSP (designer series paper).
Template with Measurements:
As I have done with most of my other fun fold posts, I’ve followed a template, which follows:
Since I wanted to use Secret Sea ribbon on the front of the card, I need to stabilize the first fold. Therefore, I trimmed two pieces of cardstock trimmed to 1/2 by 5-1/2 inches. Then I adhered them to the either side on the two interior sides of the first fold. In order to hide the cardstock pieces, I adhered the first panel closed. I used a mini-glue dot to adhere the ribbon to the front panel of the card.
What I Did:
Unless otherhwise noted, I used multipurpose liquid glue to adhere the pieces together
I cropped the Lost Lagoon and Very Vanilla panels for the front , inside, and back of the card using the Textured Notes die set
The sentiments are stamped with Secret Sea ink, then I used Old Olive to stamp the foliage on the bottom of the inside panel
I haven’t stamped anything on the back yet, but will do so when I have a specific recipient
In the meantime, I have used removable adhesive to hold the panel in place
After cropping the Secret Sea & Old Olive pieces using the Nature’s Symphony dies, I adhered the Secret Sea piece to the Very Vanilla panel
The only place I used dimensionals was on the back of the Old Olive foliage since the card is already bulky
Since the 5-1/2 by 12 inch piece of DSP does all the work, there’s no need for additional layering
With that, I’d finished this coordinated card, envelope, and envelope seal set.
Back to the Pals’ Blog Hop:
Keep the inspiration going! Follow the lineup below to hop through each blog and enjoy every beautifully frosty idea. And next month we’re creating for the “Language of Love” theme. You won’t want to miss it!
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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!
