Get Well Soon - Bookbinding Fun Fold

Stampin' Up! Products

• Pool Party cardstock
• Card base measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
• Scored at 4 1/4" and 5 3/8"
• Do not crease 5 3/8" score line until layers are attached
• Basic White cardstock
• Card layer (inside) measures 2 7/8" x 5 1/4"
• Leave unattached for personal message
• Scrap for flowers
• So Saffron cardstock
• Card layer measures 4 1/4" x 5 1/4"
• Cut layer 1/2" x 5 1/4" (inside)
• Cut layer 7/8" x 5 1/4"
• Remaining piece measures 2 7/8" x 5 1/4"
• Scrap for sentiment mat
• Bird Ballad Designer Series Paper
• 
  Card layer measures 3 7/8" x 5 1/8" (for pattern continuity)
• Cut layer 3/8" x 5 1/8" (inside)
• Cut layer 3/4" x 5 1/8"
• Remaining piece measures 2 3/4" x 5 1/8"
• Free as a Bird stamp set
  
• Crafts by Beth CPP Sentiments
• Click HERE for more information
• Memento Tuxedo black ink
• Stampin' Blends
• Modern Label and Word Window punches
• Pearl Basic Jewel dyed to match
• White crochet yarn

Wonderful Daffodil

Stampin' Up! Products

• Pear Pizzazz cardstock
• Card layer measures 7 1/2" x 5 1/2”
• Scored at 4 1/4"
• Card strip measures 3" x 9/16"
• Basic White cardstock
• Card layer (inside) measure 2 7/8" x 5 1/8"
• Scrap for sentiment
• Daffodil Delightful cardstock
• Card layer measures 3" x 5 1/4"
• 
  Card layer measures 4" x 5 1/4"
• Scrap for sentiment mat
• Daffodil Afternoon Designer Series Paper
• Card layer measures 2 7/8" x 5 1/8"
• Card layer measures 1" x 5 1/8"
  
• Tailored Tag punch
• Black jewels
• Dimensionals

I liked Susie Wood's card I found on Pinterest. You know how I LOVE layers - I took her design and "stepped it up" a little and provided you the measurements.

Blessed Friendship

Stampin' Up! Products

• Pretty Peacock card stock
• Basic White cards Ticket 
• 
  Pool Party cardstock
• Fine Art Floral Designer Series Paper
• So Sentimental stamp set
• Pretty in Peacock ink
• Stitched So Sweetly dies
• Pool Party enamel dots
• Pool Party ribbon 1/4"

Simply Elegant Designer Series Paper - FREE TUTORIAL

The long awaited Simply Elegant Designer Series Paper Tutorial is available - for FREE.

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Happy Stampin'

Fine Art Merlot

If you like this card, check out my Fine Art Gallery Designer Series Paper Tutorial HERE

Stampin' Up! Products

• Rococo Rose cardstock
• Merry Merlot cardstock
• 
  Mossy Meadow cardstock
• Petal Pink cardstock
• Very Vanilla cardstock
• Fine Art Gallery Designer Series 
• Blissful Blooms stamp set
• Paper Pumpkin August 2018
• Memento Tuxedo black ink
• Banner Pick a Punch, Itty Bitty Accents and Trio Flower
•  punches
• Sprig punch (non SU)
• Pearl Basic Jewels

Hand-Penned Designer Series Paper Tutorial - Available Now

I have created a tutorial which will show you how to create twelve different design layout using Stampin' Up!'s Hand-Penned Designer Series Paper.  Currently this paper is on sale at Stampin' Up! now through August 2, 2021 at a discount of 15%.

This tutorial can be yours for FREE when you make a $60 or more product purchase using my current Hostess Code which is located at the top of my blog (desktop version). This offer cannot be combined with any other offer made by me.  This tutorial can also be purchase for $9.95 (not $10.95 as previously posted) through PayPal.  The PDF Tutorial will be emailed to you for your personal use.

You may wish to wait to make a purchase of more than $50, however the DSP will no longer be on sale.  Stampin' Up! is having their second Sale-A-Bration for 2021 and it begins on August 3, 2021. You will receive a free product with every $50 purchase.

This twelve-card tutorial uses some of these Stampin' Up1 products

• Hand-Penned Designer Series Paper
• Coordinating cardstock and ink
• Basic Black
• Blushing Bride
• Cinnamon Cider
• Daffodil Delight
• Garden Green
• Highland Heather
• Mint Macaron
• Misty Moonlight
• Pale Papaya
• Pool Party
• Whisper White
• So Saffron - I added one card using this color
• Dies used
• Brilliant Wings 
• Circle (some maybe stitched)
• Forever Flourishing
• Oval
• Penned Flowers
• Stitched Rectangle 
• Stitched So Sweetly
• Punches used
• Butterfly Duet
• Flower punches (various)
• Leaf 
• Lovely Labels Pick a Punch
• Pick a Banner
• Story Label
• Stamps
• Hand-Penned Petals
• Several sentiments - use what you have

Stitched Greenery

Stampin' Up! Products

• Pretty Peacock cardstock
• Card base measures 4 1/4" x 11"
• Scored at 5 1/2"
• 
  Card layer measures 3 1/4" x 4 1/2"
• Scrap for sentiment mat
• Basic White cardstock
• Card layer (inside0 measures 4" x 5 1/4"
• Scrap for sentiment
• Pool Party cardstock
  
• Card layer measures 4" x 5 1/4"
• Card layer (inside) measures 5/8" x 5 1/4"
• Fine Art Floral Designer Series Paper
• Card layer measures 3" x 4 1/4"
• Card layer (inside) measures 1/2" x 5 1/4"
• Crafts by Beth CPP Sentiments
• Modern Label and Word Window punches
• 
  Stitched Greenery die
  
• Dimensionals

Ladybug Thank You

If you like this card, you definitely will want my Hello Ladybug Fun Fold Tutorial available now.  

Go to THIS post for more information

Stampin' Up! Products

• Real Red cardstock
• Card base measures 4 1/4" x 11"
• Scored at 5 1/2"
• Card layer measures 2 7/8" x 4 1/8"
• Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 5/8"
• Basic Black cardstock
• Scraps for ladybug bodies
• Basic White cardstock
• Card layer measures 2 5/8" x 3 7/8"
  
• Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 5 1/4"
• Scraps for ladybug wings
• Petal Passion Designer Series Paper
• Card layer measures 4" x 5 1/4"
• Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 1/2"
• Delicate Dahlias and Hello Ladybug stamp sets
• Memento Tuxedo black and Real Red inks
• Ladybug Builder punch
• Rhinestones
• Dimensionals

I was inspired by Debbie Julian's card that I found on Pinterest. The measurements are yours to enjoy. I must admit that because of my OCD, the ladybug wings were a challenge even though the stamps are photopolymer.

Showered with Love

Stampin' Up! Products

• Bumblebee cardstock
• Card base measures 5 1/2" x 8 1/2"
• Scored at 4 1/4"
• Basic White cardstock
• Card layer (inside) measures 5 1/4" x 4"
• 
  Melon Mambo cardstock
• Card layer measures 5 1/4" x 4"
• Card layer 4 1/4" x 3" 
• OR die cut from the middle of the 5 1/4" x 4" piece
• Card layer (inside) measures 1/2" x 4"
• Garden Impressions
• Card layer measures 5 1/8" x 3 7/8"
• Card layer (inside) measures 3/8" x 4"
• Scraps for boots, umbrella and flowers
• Shaded Spruce cardstock
• Scrap for umbrella handle
• Rainboots* and Under My Umbrella stamp sets
• Paper Pumpkin - March 2020
• Memento Tuxedo black ink
• Stitched So Sweetly dies
• Shaded Spruce marker
• Umbrella Builder punch
• Rhinestone
• Dimensionals

I CASE this card from Pinterest from Shelby N.

Birthday Butterflies

Stampin' Up! Products

• Peekaboo Peach cardstock
• Card base measures 5 3/8" x 8"
• Scored at 4"
• Card layer measures 5" x 4"
• Die cut using #1 and #3 dies*
• Finished banner measures 3 1/2" x 1/2"
• Basic White cardstock
• Card layer (inside) measures 5 1/4" x 4"
• Beautifully Detailed Laser Cut Designer Series Paper
• One section (approximately 4 7/8" x 3 1/2""
• Artistically Inked and Butterfly Gala stamp sets
• Versamark ink
• Black embossing powder
• Banner Pick a Punch and Butterfly Duet punches
• Pearl Basic Jewels
• Dimensionals

* Dies are numbered with the largest being #1

Dragonflies and Daffodils Fancy Front Fun Fold Card

Stampin' Up! Products

• Mossy Meadow cardstock
• Flirty Flamingo cardstock
• Very Vanilla cardstock
• Daffodil Afternoon Designer Series Paper
• 2016 - 2018 Envelope Paper
• Celebrate Sunflowers and Dragonfly Garden stamp sets
• Memento Tuxedo Black ink
• Dragonflies punch
• Sentiment die (non SU)
• Pearl Basic Jewels
• Rhinestone
• Dimensionals

Helpful Tips

1. Make a sample first
2. Determine your layout before attaching layers to determine the placement of card layers
3. Attach all layers, except for backside, before attaching main card base to front section.
4. Miter areas shown on diagram.
5. Place Tear & Tape on the backside card layer and leave unattached for a personal message. This is done for ease of writing instead of writing on top of layers and embellishments.

Diagram and Measurements along with pictures is available FREE with your Stampin' Up! purchase using my Hostess Code (found at the top right side, desktop view) or it can be purchased through PayPal for $4.95

Inspired Fine Art

Stampin' Up! Products

• Basic White cardstock
• Card base measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
• Scored at 4 1/4"
• 
  Card layer measures 3 1/8" x 4 1/4"
• Die cut using largest die
• Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 5 1/4"
• Scrap for sentiment - oval die cut
• Daffodil Delight cardstock
• Scrap for flower
• Mossy Meadow cardstock
• Scraps for leaves
  
• Poppy Parade cardstock
• Card layer measures 4" x 5 1/4"
• Card layer (inside) measures 5/8" x 5 1/4"
• Scrap for sentiment mat
• So Saffron cardstock
• Scrap for flower
• Fine Art Floral Designer Series Paper
• Card layer measures 2 9/16" x 3 11/16"
• Card layer (inside) measures 1/2" x 5 1/4"
• Inspired Thoughts stamp set
• Memento Tuxedo black ink
• Everything is Rosy, Layering Ovals, Stitched Greenery and Stitched So Sweetly dies
• Trio Flower punch
• Pearl Basic Jewel
• Dimensionals

Happy Easter Flowers

Stampin' Up! Products

• Basic White Thick cardstock
• Card base measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
• Scored at 4 1/4"
• Finished banner measures 1 3/4" x 1"
• Basic White cardstock
• Card base (inside) measures 4" x 5 1/4"
• Calypso Coral cardstock
• Card layer measures 4" x 5 1/4"
• Card layer measures slightly less than 1/4" x 5 1/8"
• 
  To hide the pattern under the ribbon
• Finished banner measures 1 3/4"" x 1/2"
• Card layer (inside) measures 5/8" x 5 1/4"
  
• Bird Ballad Designer Series Paper
• Card layer measures 1" x 5 1/8"
• Card layer measures 2 7/8"" x 5 1/8"
• Card layer (inside) measures 1/2" x 5 1/4"
• Arrange a Wreath stamp set
• Memento Tuxedo black ink
• Banner Pick a Punch
• Calypso Coral organza ribbon 
• Rhinestone
• Dyed using Calypso Coral Stampin' Blends

Layout inspiration found on Pinterest

Find a Layout and Make it Your Own

Brilliant Wings

If you like this card, you may like my Fine Art Galley Designer Series Paper Tutorial. 

Click HERE for more information

Stampin' Up! Products

• Bumblebee cardstock
• 
  Basic White cardstock
• Poppy Parade cardstock
• Fine Art Gallery Designer Series Paper
• Art Gallery stamp set
• Memento Tuxedo black ink
• Brilliant Wings dies
• Banner Pick a Punch
• Pearl Basic Jewels

GREAT NEWS - The Hello Ladybug Fun Fold Card Series Tutorial includes TWENTY-TWO FUN FOLD CARDS

I have fallen in love with the Hello Lady Bug and coordinating Ladybug Builder punch! I created a tutorial that had twelve fun fold cards using this ADORABLE ladybug products.

The tutorial has now grown to TWENTY-TWO FUN FOLDS!

The tutorial could be yours FREE with your $75.00 Stampin' Up! purchase using my Hostess Code.  Please EMAIL me for my current Hostess Code.  The tutorial is also available for $17.95, purchase link is at the bottom of this post.

The most popular colors to use for the ladybugs are Basic Black, Basic White and Real Red. I have a lot of Designer Series Paper that is Black and White. Check out your stash, you will be surprised how much are in Black and White. I used Daffodil Delight and Melon Mambo for a pop of color. You could easily substitute them using the Black, Real Red and White colors.

These are the following products/colors I used in my tutorial. Not listed are embellishments you most likely have; including pearls, black pearls (you can dye the pearls and make them black), rhinestones and sequins. Dimensionals were used in every card.

Stampin' Up! Products

• Cardstock 8 1/2" x 11"
• Basic White
• Basic White Thick
• Basic Black
• Daffodil Delight
• Melon Mambo
• Real Red
• Cardstock 12" x 12" (only one card)
• Basic White
• Designer Series Paper - Black, Red and White
• Beautifully Penned
• Botanical Butterfly
• Heartwarming Hugs
• Hello Ladybug
• Night & Day
• Petal Passion
• Sending Love
• Vellum
• Designer Series Paper - Melon Mambo
• Pop of Pink
• Ink
• Memento Tuxedo Black
• Melon Mambo
• Old Olive
• Real Red
• Stamps
• Images
• Hello Ladybug
• Sentiments
• Delicate Dahlias
• Express Yourself
• Expressions of Color
• Special Moments
• Dies
• Layering Circles
• Layering Ovals
• Sunflower (non SU)
• Punches
• Banner (not necessary)
• Itty Bitty Accents (flower)
• Ladybug Builder
• Modern Label (can substitute using banners instead)
• Word Window

How Did She Do That?

Hmmm...how did she do that?

I've said it many times, I love layers! I wanted to make a card using this card map. My layout would begin with a typical A2 card base. My next layer (A, usually a solid cardstock) would be 4" x 5 1/4". The final layer would be 3 7/8" x 5 1/8".* However how do I measure and cut the angles of the small strip of paper. perfectly? I can't attach the top and bottom layers to card layer A which is 1/8" wide and attach the strip with guesstimated angles. 

March 20th post....

 My solution.....

• Cut from a scrap of cardstock measuring 3 7/8" x 5 1/8". This will be used as a template and will not become part of the actual card.
• Attach the bottom piece with a little length of tape runner. You will need to remove tape later.

• 
  Attach the top piece with a little tape runner. You will need to remove the tape later.
  

• Attach your strip, taping or gluing the entire strip to the two pieces.

• Trim off the strip.
• Carefully remove entire front section from card template. 
• Glue to card layer 4" x 5 1/4"

Thank You Kindly

Stampin' Up! Products

• Fresh Freesia cardstock
• Card base measures 4 1/4" x 11"
• Scored at 5 1/2"
• Basic Black cardstock
• Card layer measures 4" x 5 1/4"
• 
  Card strip measures 6 1/4" x 3/8"
• Crimp, slightly flatten and attach with strong adhesive
• Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 5/8"
• Basic White cardstock
• Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 5 1/4"
• Scrap for circle
• Scrap cardstock
  
• Card layer measures 3 7/8"x 5 1/8"
• Friendly Hello Designer Series Paper
• Top layer measures 3 7/8" x 3 7/8"
• Measure down 1 1/2" from top, right-hand side
• Cut diagonally to bottom left corner
• Bottom layer measures 3 7/8" x 3 5/8"
• Measure up 1 1/4" from bottom, left-hand side
• Cut diagonally from bottom to top right corner
• Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 1/2"
• Delicate Dahlias stamp set
• Memento Tuxedo black ink
• Brilliant Wings dies
• Stitched circle dies (non SU)
• Pearl Basic Jewels
• Dimensionals

The diagonal strip lines up with the DSP 3 7/8" width, not the BB 4" x 5 1/4" layer. This looks more professional. How did I do that? Check back on March 22 for an easy how to.

Friendship - Modified Gate Fold

Stampin' Up! Products

• Mint Macaron cardstock
• Flirty Flamingo cardstock
• Very Vanilla cardstock
• Daffodil Afternoon Designer Series Paper
• Beauty Abounds stamp set
• Memento Tuxedo black ink
• Brilliant Wings and Stitched So Sweetly dies
• Pearl Basic Jewels
• Dyed to match

Feel Better Magnolia

Stampin' Up! Products

• Always Artichoke (or Mossy Meadow) cardstock
• Petal Pink cardstock
• Whisper White cards Rockne’s 
• Whisper White envelope
• Magnolia Lane Designer Series Paper
• Good Morning Magnolia and Hand-Penned Petals stamp sets
• Memento Tuxedo Black and Mossy Meadow inks
• Stampin' Blends
• Mossy Meadow
• Petal Pink
• Soft Suede
• So Saffron
• 
  Magnolia Memory dies
• Wink of Stella Clear
  
• Dimensionals
• Sequin

Don't be tempted to glue this underneath the Petal Pink 4" x 5 1/4" piece. The thickness of the cardstock may leave an impression that you can see from the inside of the card. BTDT

Happy Anniversary

Stampin' Up! Products

• Seaside Spray cardstock
• Card base measures 7 1/2" x 5 1/2"
• Scored at 4 1/4"
• Scrap for butterfly and  5/8" sentiment mat
• Night of Navy cardstock
• Card layer measures 3" x 5 1/4"
• Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 5 1/4"
• Scrap for butterfly and 3/4" sentiment mat 
• Whisper White cardstock
  
• Card layer (inside) measures 2 7/8" x 5 1/8"
• Scrap for sentiment, finished measures 3 1/8" wide
• Garden Impressions Designer Series Paper
• Card layer measures 2 7/8" x 5 1/8"
• Card layer (inside) measures 7/8" x 5 1/8"
• Express Yourself stamp set
• Memento Tuxedo black ink
• Brilliant Wings dies
• Lovely Labels Pick a punch
• Pearl Basic Jewels
• Dimensionals