Welcome to the February Stampin” UP! Demo Blog Hop. Each month, this group of SU! Demos create fun fold cards to share with you. As always, fun fold cards can also be uploaded to the Creative Creases Challlenge!
Here’s my birthday accordion fun fold card:
When I saw the pictures accompanying this video from Stamp With Tami, I knew I had to create it for this hop. At the beginning of her video, Tami said it was a pretty easy fun fold since it’s created with 4 score lines, and I was hooked. You can find the link to her video here
For this card I used a number of the current Sale-a-Bration FREE items with a qualifying purchase. Here’s the Sale-a-Bration items I used:
I did make a three small changes to Tami’s directions. First, I’d rather have a smaller border, so I used a 1/8 inch border instead of a 1/4 border. In addition, I didn’t want the sentiment on the last fold to show when closed, so I made an adjustment to the piece of white cardstock for that flap. Finally, I didn’t want plain white cardstock showing on the back of the flaps. Therefore, I used one of the Basics Embossing Folders from the Online Exclusives. Only 1/8 inch shows around each piece of DSP, but it’s enough to have the DSP pop off the Poppy Parade cardstock.
Measurements I used combining Tami’s directions with my 1/8 inch borders:
The Poppy Parade base measures 11 by 4-1/4 inches, scored at 2-1/2, 3-3/4, 6-3/4, and 8-1/4 inches.
After embossing white cardstock using the basics embossing folder, trim white cardstock mats to 4 by 4 inches, 4 by 3-1/2 inches, and 4 – 2-1/4 inches.
The three DSP pieces measure 3-7/8 by 3-7/8 inches, 3-7/8 by 3-1/8 inches, and 3-7/8 by 2-1/8 inches.
I also trimmed a piece of the DSP to 6 by 2-1/2 inches for the envelope flap. Then, I punched a 1-inch circle from the same DSP and used the reverse side for the envelope seal.
Assembly:
I used Tami’s directions for assembly – easy peasy.
I did add the Pool Party crinkled ribbon on the front panel and used the ribbon saver technique for it.
Cut a piece of ribbon to approximately 6 inches, and another piece to two inches.
Add the ribbon to the front of the card and adhere in the back as shown below.
Using the shorter length of ribbon, tie a knot around the ribbon on the front of the card.
The finishing touch was to add some Sale-a-Bration Pool Party opaque faceted dots.
Back to the Fun Fold Blog Hop:
We hope you will hop along with us! I always learn a new-to-me fun fold. When you create your own fun fold, please remember to upload it to the Creative Creases Challenge.
It’s Still Time to Sale-a-Brate until February 29,2024!
Now there’s more to Sale-a-Brate!
The dragonfly punch is in the current catalog, but I thoroughly enjoyed getting it for free!
My next Sale-a-Bration item will be the set of the new colors markers. I already have that set of markers but I want an extra set of them. Getting them for FREE with a qualifying purchase is a WIN-WIN!
The Sale-a-Bration Jungle Pals dies and stamp set are fabulous! I’ve already posted cards for which I’ve used those items and you can see them here and here. Of course, there are other fabulous items as well!
Shopping in the current mini-catalog is a wonderful way to earn FREE products!
Click on the image/link below to browse and download the mini-catalog!
In addition, there’s a great promotion going on during Sale-a-Bration for joining the Stampin’ UP! community!
Customers who join our fun crafting community as a new demonstrator can get $125 USD | $165 CAD worth of product PLUS our Stampin’ Glass Mat Studio* (a $60 USD | $82 CAD value) for just $99 USD | $135 CAD!
STAMPIN’ GLASS MAT STUDIO:
The Stampin’ Glass Mat Studio is a paper crafter’s dream! The heavy-duty glass mat comes printed with a ruler and grid lines for easy measuring, while the large surface space gives ample room for spreading out while paper crafting. The safety-tempered glass has a heat and scratch resistant surface that wipes clean with the included cloth and water—no chemicals needed. The reusable cloth also cleans ink off your stamps! The nonslip, heat resistant, waterproof silicone mat features four palette squares for mixing custom ink colors or for holding small ink spots in place while crafting. Each component can be used separately or you can use all three items together for a multipurpose paper crafting studio that’s both functional and elegant.
The Stampin’ Glass Mat Studio includes:
GLASS MAT * 5 mm thick * 17″ x 14″ (43.2 x 35.6 cm) * Safety-tempered * Heat and scratch resistant * Wipes clean with water or alcohol
SILICONE MAT * 8-3/8″ x 6″ (21.3 x 15.2 cm) * Multiuse, nonslip * Waterproof, heat resistant * 4 palette squares for custom-color mixing or holding Stampin’ Spots * Product color: white
CLEANING CLOTH * 8-1/4″ x 8-1/4″ (21 x 21 cm) * Durable, reusable * Lint free * Cleans stamps and other surfaces with only water * Product color: dark gray
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.
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This month, the theme is Sale-A-Bration. We hope that you will be inspired by the creations the Pals are sharing with you! Then, you will find the lineup at the end of my post to help you “hop” along from Pal to Pal.
I used the Sale-a-Bration Jungle Pals stamp set (FREE with a $50 purchase), and the coordinating die set (FREE with a $100 purchase).
Here’s my card!
Personally, I think sloths are adorable! I sort of CASe’d the Sale-a-bration catalog, but added some personal touches. Here’s a close up of the stamp and die set:
Here’s the catalog page:
Measurements:
The Azure Afternoon base measures 8-1/2 by 5-1/2 inches, scored at 4-1/4 inches.
The frame on the front of the card measures 4-1/4 by 5-3/8 inches, trimmed after I ran it through Cut & Emboss machine using one of the Basics Embossing folders. I used a deckled rectangle die to crop the frame.
I used three pieces of white cardstock for this card. The colored one under the frame and the one on the back of the front of the card each measure 4-1/8 by 5-3/8 inches. The one on the back of the base of the card is 4 by 5-1/4 inches.
I used “scraps” for the Pecan Pie tree, the Garden Green and Granny Apple Green leaves and vines. The sloths and the sentiment were stamped on white cardstock using Momento Tuxedo Black ink.
The DSP (designer series paper) for the envelope flap measures 2-1/2 by 6 inches. I cropped a 1 inch circle of coordinating DSP for the envelope seal, which I ran through the XYRON create-a-sticker.
Stamping, Coloring, Assembly:
After stamping the sloths, I used the Smoky Slate blends combo to color the sloths, then I cropped them using the coordinating dies. I added dimensionals to the back of the sloths.
I used a blending brush and Azure Afternoon ink to color the white cardstock for the front of the card.
The sentiment on the front is from the Charming Sentiments stamp set, which is cropped using the coordinating Sentiment Silhouettes die. I trimmed mini-dimensionals in half before adding them to the back of the sentiment.
Next, I cropped the vines, leaves, and Pecan Pie tree, all of which are adhered using multipurpose liquid glue.
I added a white piece of cardstock to the inside of the front of the card to cover some errant smudges from using the blending brushes.
I haven’t stamped an inside sentiment yet. The outside sentiment is an all-occasion sentiment, so when I get ready to use the card, I will stamp a sentiment.
With that I’d finished this coordinated card, envelope, and envelope seal set.
Back to the Pals’ Blog Hop:
More inspiration awaits, so use the lineup below to visit the rest of the Design Team. Then, please mark your calendars for our next blog hop next month, when our theme will be “Love is in the Air” on February 14th.
In addition, there’s a great promotion going on during Sale-a-Bration for joining the Stampin’ UP! community!
Customers who join our fun crafting community as a new demonstrator can get $125 USD | $165 CAD worth of product PLUS our Stampin’ Glass Mat Studio* (a $60 USD | $82 CAD value) for just $99 USD | $135 CAD!
STAMPIN’ GLASS MAT STUDIO
The Stampin’ Glass Mat Studio is a paper crafter’s dream! The heavy-duty glass mat comes printed with a ruler and grid lines for easy measuring, while the large surface space gives ample room for spreading out while paper crafting. The safety-tempered glass has a heat and scratch resistant surface that wipes clean with the included cloth and water—no chemicals needed. The reusable cloth also cleans ink off your stamps! The nonslip, heat resistant, waterproof silicone mat features four palette squares for mixing custom ink colors or for holding small ink spots in place while crafting. Each component can be used separately or you can use all three items together for a multipurpose paper crafting studio that’s both functional and elegant.
The Stampin’ Glass Mat Studio includes:
GLASS MAT * 5 mm thick * 17″ x 14″ (43.2 x 35.6 cm) * Safety-tempered * Heat and scratch resistant * Wipes clean with water or alcohol
SILICONE MAT * 8-3/8″ x 6″ (21.3 x 15.2 cm) * Multiuse, nonslip * Waterproof, heat resistant * 4 palette squares for custom-color mixing or holding Stampin’ Spots * Product color: white
CLEANING CLOTH * 8-1/4″ x 8-1/4″ (21 x 21 cm) * Durable, reusable * Lint free * Cleans stamps and other surfaces with only water * Product color: dark gray
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.
When prompted, please enter the following HOST CODE:
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Again, thank you for stopping by today!
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!
