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
  
  
  

Magnolia Friendship

Stampin’ Up, Products

• Always Artichoke or Mossy Meadow cardstock
• Petal Pink cardstock
• Whisper White cardstock
• Magnolia Lane Designer Series Paper
• So Sentimental stamp set
• Memento Tuxedo Black ink
• Stampin' Blends
• Mossy Meadow
• Petal Pink
• Soft Suede
• Magnolia Memory dies
• Wink of Stella Clear
• Pearl Basic Jewels
• Dimensionals

Hello Ladybug Fun Fold Card Series

Introducing Hello Ladybug Fun Fold Card Series
Cascade Tri Fold

You definitely will want to purchase the adorable Hello Ladybug stamp set and coordinating Ladybug Builder Punch!

I have started on a Ladybug Fun Fold Card Series. This series will include the following Fun Folds: Bridge Card, Cascade Tri Fold, Double Z Fold, Tent Easel Card, Tri Fold and more. All but one card will be a fun fold. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss the post.

I will be using different Designer Series Paper that is either black and white or red and white. You should be able to find these combinations in  your stash. I use other stamp sets for sentiments in addition to the Hello Ladybug stamp set. The inks are Memento Tuxedo Black, Old Olive and Real Red.

Bookbinding Diamond Easel Card

ookbinding Diamond Easel Card

Fun Fold

Stampin' Up! Products

• Very Vanilla Thick cardstock
• Dapper Denim cardstock
• Eastern Palace Designer Series Paper
• Dandelion Wishes, Dragonfly Garden and Forever Lovely stamp sets
• Dapper Denim and Versamark inks
• White embossing folder
• Dragonflies punch
• Black jewels
• Dimensionals

The tutorial is only available with a $25 or more Stampin' Up! product purchase using my Hostess Code. My Hostess Code can be found at the top right of blog (desktop version).  EMAIL me if you are having trouble finding my current Hostess Code.

If you use a personal stamp for the back of your cards, think carefully which direction to stamp in relationship to this easel card. BTDT!

Friends of a Feather

Stampin' Up! Products

• So Saffron cardstock
• Basic White cardstock
• Old Olive cardstock
• Bird Ballad Designer Series Paper
• Friends of a Feather stamp set
• Paper Pumpkin October 2018
• Memento Tuxedo black ink
• Stampin' Blends
• Crumb Cake
• Daffodil Delight
• Old Olive
• So Saffron
• Rhinestones
• Dimensionals

The tutorial for this is only available with a $25 or more Stampin' Up! product purchase using my Hostess Code. My Hostess Code can be found at the top right of blog (desktop version).  EMAIL me if you are having trouble finding my current Hostess Code. The tutorial can be purchased for $3.95.

 

 

Beauty of the Earth

Stampin' Up! Products

• Rich Razzleberry cardstock
• Card base measures 5 1/2" x 8 1/2"
• Scored at 4 1/4"
• Card layer (inside)) measures 5/8" x 4"
• Scrap for flowers
• Basic White cardstock
• Card layers measure 5 1/4" x 4" (cut two)
• 
  Beauty of the Earth Designer Series Paper
• Card layer measures slightly smaller than 5 1/4" and 4"
• Good Morning Magnolia stamp set
• Rich Razzleberry ink
• Lasting Elegance dies
• Itty Bitty Accents punch
• Pearl Basic Jewel

Just a Note

If you like this card, check out my Expressions in Ink Tutorial

Click HERE for more information

Stampin' Up! Products

• Melon Mambo 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"
• Scrap for scallop die cut
• Whisper White cardstock
• Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 5 1/4"
• Die cut circle is approximately 2 5/8"
  
• Scrap for flowers and leaves
• Expressions in Ink Designer Series Paper
• Artistically Inked and Flourishing Phrases stamp sets
• Melon Mambo, Memento Tuxedo black, and Shaded Spruce inks
• Artistic and Layering Circle dies
• Gold rhinestones
• Black crochet thread
• Dimensionals

Special Moments Bookbinding Triangle Fancy Fold

Stampin' Up! Products

• Fresh Freesia
• Basic Black
• Basic White
• Soft Succulent cardstock
• Friendly Hello Designer Series Paper
• Friendly Hello and Special Moments stamp sets
• Memento Tuxedo black ink
• Rhinestones
• Dimensionals

You Are Loved

Stampin' Up! Products

• Mossy Meadow cardstock
• 
  Basic White cardstock
• Flirty Flamingo cardstock
• Fine Art Floral Designer Series Paper
• Rich Razzleberry ink
• Layering Oval dies
• Itty Bitty Accents punch
• Sprig punch (non SU)
• Pearl Basic Jewel
• Dyed with Night of Navy Stampin' Blends

Blooms in Leaves - Modified Gate Fold Card

Stampin' Up! Products

• Mossy Meadow cardstock
• Petal Pink cardstock
• Very Vanilla cardstock
• Designer Series Paper
• Botanical Prints, Friendly Hello and Thoughtful Blooms stamp sets
• Memento Tuxedo black ink
• Lovely Flower Edgelits and Stitched So Sweetly dies
• Small Bloom punch
• Pearl Basic Jewels
• Three small pearls dyed black
• Dimensionals

I used a Brother Scan N Cut machine to die cut the leaves.

I took Connie Stewart's Gate Fold Card and made it my own. If you are a blog follower you know I prefer using more layers on my card. Check out Connie's YouTube HERE.

SHOW OFF - Part 2

Show off your beautiful Designer Series Paper

Stampin' Up! Products

• Night of Navy cardstock
• Card base measures 5 1/4" x 5 1/2"
• Scored at 1"
• Scrap for fern
• Misty Moonlight cardstock
• 
  Scrap for fern
• Very Vanilla cardstock
• Card layer measures 3/4" x 5 1/4"
• Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 5 1/4"
• Circle is approximately 2 3/8"
  
• Scrap for fern and base
• Boho Indigo Medley Designer Series Paper
• Card layer measures 5 1/8" x 5 1/8"
• Cut a layer measuring 5/8" x 5 1/8" from this piece
• Cut next layer measures 3 7/8" x 5 1/8"
• Remaining card layer (inside) measures 5/8" x 5 1/8"
• Boho Vases and Party Pants stamp sets
• Night of Navy ink
• Boho Indigo and Layering Circle dies
• Very Vanilla Taffeta 1/4" ribbon
• Dimensionals

Bouquet of Hope

Stampin' Up! Products

• Very Vanilla cardstock
• Card base measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
• Scored at 4 1/4"
• Card layers measures 3 7/8" x 5 3/8" (cut two)
• Front and inside
• Scrap for sentiment
• Evening Evergreen cardstock
• Scrap for flowers
• Soft Succulent cardstock
• Card layer measures 4" x 5 1/4"
• Scrap for sentiment mat
• Bouquet of Hope stamp set
• Paper Pumpkin - February 2021
• Soft Succulent ink
• Layering Ovals, Lasting Elegance and Stitched So Sweetly dies
• Itty Bitty accent punch
• Pearl Basic Jewels

Show Off! - Part 1

Show off your Stampin' Up! Designer Series Paper

Show off your beautiful Designer Series Paper

Stampin' Up! Products

• Rich Razzleberry cardstock
• Card base measures 5 1/4" x 5 1/2"
• Scored at 1"
• Scrap for butterfly 
• Sweet Sugarplum cardstock
• Card layer (inside) measures 5/8" x 5 1/8"
• Scrap for butterfly
• Whisper White cardstock
• Card layer (inside) measures 3 7/8" x 5 1/8"
• Scrap for sentiment
• Petal Garden Designer Series Paper
• Card layer measures 4 3/4" x 5 1/4"
• 
  Cut a layer measuring 3/4" x 5 1/4" from this piece
• Remaining layer measures 4" x 5 1/4"
• Card layer (inside) measures 1/2" x 5 1/8"
  
• Scrap for sentiment mat
• Botanical Prints stamp set
• Rich Razzleberry ink
• Brilliant Wings dies
• Oval and Scallop Oval punches
• Pearl Basic Jewels
• Sequins
• Dimensionals