My Reindeer Fun Card 

My Reindeer Fun Card - a Christmas card with reindeers on it
My Reindeer Fun Card

Hello Crafty Friends! Laurie here again! I am sharing My Reindeer Fun Card using The Reindeer Days Suite Collection by Stampin’ Up!

The Details of My Reindeer Fun Card

For my card, I love the DSP and thought it would make a great background for a diorama card. These cards were for a swap, and I used two different background DSPs. One was green and the other blue. So, you could make a lot of these cards out of one pack of DSP. Perfect for those mass-produced cards you need for Christmas, but sure to wow!

Two cards with different reindeer scenes
Two Different DSP

The first thing I did was score the front and back of the Granny Apple Green pieces. This helped with placement of the DSP on the back piece and the die cut opening on the front piece. The die with the opening just fitted on the centre panel of my card. So, I used a sticky note to hold it in place while I die cut.

Once those two pieces were glued together, I decorated the front with gold foil bells and the reindeer. I love that you can build your reindeer in whatever colours you want to match your project.  I matched mine to the colours on the DSP.

View from Top of Card
View from Top of Card

The sentiment was stamped in Real Red and die cut with the long thin die from the Friends for Life Dies. This was tucked beneath my reindeer

As a finishing touch to my card, I added some Real Red & White Adhesive-Backed Peppermints and a bow of Real Red & White Baker’s Twine.

Supplies:

Stamps/Bundles/Dies: The Reindeer Fun Bundle (164044), Friends for Life Dies (163364)

Inks: Real Red Classic Stampin’ Pad (147084) 

Paper: Granny Apple Green (146990), Basic White (159276), Pecan Pie (161717), Garden Green (102584), Early Espresso (119686), Gold Foil Sheets (132622), Reindeer Days 12” x 12” Designer Series Paper (164166)

Accessories: Real Red & White Adhesive-Backed Peppermints (164050), Real Red & White Baker’s Twine(164051), Stampin’ Paper Trimmer (152392), Bone Folder (102300), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (144108), Stampin’ Seal (152813), Mini Glue Dots (103683), Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755)

Close Up of Reindeer Wreath
Close Up of Reindeer Wreath

Measurements: 

  • Granny Apple Green (2 pieces):
    • 5 ½” x 4 ¼” scored at ½” and 5 ¼”
  • Pecan Pie:
    • Scraps
  • Early Espresso:
    • Scraps
  • Basic White:
    • Scraps
  • Garden Green:
    • Scraps
  • Gold Foil Sheets:
    • Scraps
  • Reindeer Days Designer Series Paper:
    • 4” x 4”

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Autumn Wishes Alternative Cards

Autumn Wishes Alternative Cards - two cards with Autumn themes
Autumn Wishes Alternative Cards

Hello Crafty Friends! Laurie here again! I am sharing my Autumn Wishes Alternative Cards using the Autumn Abundance September 2024 Paper Pumpkin Kit by Stampin’ Up! Since this weekend is our Canadian Thanksgiving, I decided to create two alternative cards for the holiday!

But, first, here are the three cards that the kit makes. Perfect for this time of year!

Three cards with Autumn themes
Autumn Abundance September 2024 Paper Pumpkin Kit

The Details of My Autumn Wishes Alternative Cards

My Hey Pumpkin Card

For my first alternative card, I decided to do some colouring with my Stampin’ Blends using the girl with the pumpkins from the Warms My Heart Stamp Set. I thought she would suit my autumnal theme very well!

An Autumn card with a girl carrying pumpkins
My Hey Pumpkin Card

I used the front half of the smaller leaves card to create a focal point for my girl. To separate her from the Leaf Fall 3D Embossing Folder that I used for the Wild Wheat background, I added a Cajun Craze die cut circle using the Spotlight on Nature Dies.

Next, I added the bronze foil leaf in the kit and two more leaves for which I used the add-on Every Celebration Dies. For embellishments, I added three Faux Glass Dots that matched my colour scheme.

Measurements:

  • Basic White Card Base:
    • 8 ½” x 4 ¼”
    • 3” x 2 ¼” (to stamp girl)
  • Wild Wheat:
    • 5 ¼” x 4”
    • Scrap for leaf
  • Cajun Craze:
    • 2-1/8” x 2-1/8”
    • Scrap for leaf
  • Kit Leaves Card Front:
    • 4” x 4”
  • Other Pieces from Kit:
    • Bronze Leaf
    • Sentiment

My Triple Panel Card

For my second alternative card using the Autumn Abundance September 2024 Paper Pumpkin Kit, I made a triple panel card. 

Since I had leftover the back of the smaller card, I used it for the front of this card. For the front panel, I die cut a Poppy Parade circle using the Spotlight on Nature Dies to layer behind my sentiment. I added some Linen Thread tied into a bow for my embellishment.

I made the Cajun Craze mat a little longer and scored it to create a tab that I tucked in behind the log DSP.

Another Autumn card with nature elements
My Triple Panel Card

For the middle panel, I used the front of the log card base and then added a sentiment with stamped off leaves in Cajun Craze, Wild Wheat and Poppy Parade. 

Inside of Card
Panel 2 of My Triple Panel Card

Since I planned to send this card to my family for Thanksgiving, I wanted the final panel to say, “Happy Thanksgiving” and the sentiments from The Gift of Fall August 2019 Paper Pumpkin Kit were perfect for my card! They were stamped in Cajun Craze and Poppy Parade. One final leaf was stamped in Wild Wheat beside the sentiment.

Inside the final panel
Final Panel of My Triple Panel Card

Measurements:

  • Cajun Craze:
    • 8 ½” x 4 ¼”
    • 4 ¼” x 6” with score mark at 4 ¼” (tuck tab behind log DSP)
    • 3 ½” x 3 ½”
  • Basic White:
    • 3 ¼” x 3 ¼”
    • 4” x 5 ¼”
  • Kit Leaves Card Front:
    • 4” x 4”
  • Kit Log Card Front:
    • 4” x 5 ¼”
  • Other Pieces from Kit:
    • Snail
    • Log
    • Mushroom
    • Leaves
    • Cajun Craze Strip
    • Sentiment

More Information on My Autumn Wishes Alternative Cards

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Time for Cake Alternative Cards 

Time for Cake Alternative Cards - 3 birthday cards
Time for Cake Alternative Cards

Hello Crafty Friends! Laurie here again! I am sharing my Time for Cake Alternative Cards using the August Time for Cake Paper Pumpkin Kit by Stampin’ Up! I created three alternative cards using the Kit. Two fun folds and a regular card. But, first, here are the three cards that the kit makes. Perfect for those birthday cards that everyone needs!

3 birthday cards using the Kit
Cards from the August Time for Cake Paper Pumpkin Kit

The Details of My Time for Cake Alternative Cards

Make a Wish Card

A birthday card with candles on it
Make a Wish Card

For my first alternative card, I decided to create a Thick Basic White card base with the floral Night of Navy card base adhered to it. I trimmed down the candles DSP to fit on my card front and added a Pretty in Pink mat to one side.

Close Up of Front of card
Close Up of Focal Point

I couldn’t resist cutting apart one of the Pretty in Pink envelopes to use as a strip on my card! I turned the tag over to stamp on the white side and added a candle over the hole to hide it. The other sentiment was stamped on the Pretty in Pink piece from the cake card. Finally, I added some Rhinestone Jewels to the candle flames for sparkle.

Measurements:

  • Basic White Card Base:
    • 8 ½” x 4 ¼”
  • Pretty In Pink Mat:
    • 2” x 4”
  • Candle DSP:
    • 3” x 3 ¾”
  • Envelope DSP:
    • 2” x 4 ½”
  • Other Pieces from Kit:
    • Floral Night of Navy
    • Tag
    • Pretty in Pink Sentiment Strip
    • Candle

Triple Fold Bridge Card

For my second alternative card using the Time for Cake August 2024 Paper Pumpkin, I made a triple fold bridge card! Love the free stamp set with the numbers! Perfect for those special milestone birthdays!

80th Birthday Card
Triple Fold Bridge Card

I took the Petal Pink card base and cut 1” on either side up to the card fold to create three panels.

For the front, I used part of the candle DSP and stamped 80th on it from the free stamp set. This was matted with Night of Navy and then a strip of Pretty in Pink was added to make sure that this bridge was securely in place.

Close Up of Front of Card
Close Up of Focal Point

Next, I stamped the Happy birthday sentiment on the banner. To make the banner stand out from the white in the background, I sponged Pretty in Pink onto the edges. The Hooray was die cut from some Rose Gold Foil that I had from another project. The finishing touch was some Rhinestone Jewels to the candle flames for sparkle.

Inside Panel of Card
Inside Panel of Card

Now that the front was decorated, it was time to decorate the inside panel. I used half of the balloon DSP from the Kit and matted it with Night of Navy. Since the balloons had a white space in the centre, it was the perfect place to add my sentiment. I love that the sides of inside layer of the card can be seen before you open it!

Inside of Card
Inside of Card

For the inside of the card, I used strips of the envelope DSP from the previous card to add borders to a Basic White piece. These were both matted with Night of Navy. The sentiment was stamped, and a candle added. 

Measurements:

  • Card Base:
    • From Kit
  • Pretty In Pink Mat:
    • 3 ¼” x 4 ½”
  • Night of Navy Mats:
    • 4” x 3 ¾” (Front)
    • 3 ½” x 2 ½” (Balloon Piece)
    • 4”x 5 ¼” (Inside)
  • Candle DSP:
    • 3 ¾” x 3 ½”
  • Balloon DSP:
    • 3 ¼” x 2 ¼”
  • Envelope DSP (2):
    • 3 5/8” x ¾”
  • Basic White (Inside):
    • 3 ¾” x 5”
  • Other Pieces from Kit:
    • Banner
    • Pretty in Pink Sentiment Strip
    • Candle

Pop-up Box Card

Here is my last alternative card using the Time for Cake August 2024 Paper Pumpkin, I made a fun pop-up box card that is sure to impress!

Pop-up Box Card
Pop-up Box Card

For my card, I thought it would be fun to have the balloons suspended over a box! To make my card, I used a lot of bits from the different cards and envelopes, but it was well worth it!

So, I created the box according to the measurements below and added the tabs for the balloons on the inside. Note: adhere the tabs to one side of box. Then, adhere to the other side of tabs and box tab. Fold flat and tuck in the tabs so that they adhere to the other side of box.

I used the Candle DSP to decorate the top flaps. For the front flap, I added the banner and two candles. Unfortunately, the banner does stick out when the card is folded down. So, I had to use a larger envelope for it.

View of the Balloons
View of the Balloons

Next, I used pieces of an envelope to decorate the outside of the box. You could decorate the top outside flaps too, but I decided not to since I didn’t want to use another envelope.

The balloon DSP was left over from the other card, and I trimmed it down to fit.

Top View
Top View

For the balloons, I used a thin strip of Window Sheet that I adhered to the balloons and to the tabs. I made sure to hold them in place while the glue set. I placed the larger balloon at the back with the smaller ones at a slight angle in front of it. Note: make sure that when the card is closed that the balloons do not extend above the card top or sides.

Back View
Back View

The final piece was the stamped Basic White piece for the message.

Measurements:

  • Card Base:
    • 5 ½” x 8 ½”:
      • Score at 2”, 4” 6” 8” along 8 ½” side
      • Score down middle at 2 ¾” of 5 ½” side
      • Cut each score mark until reach middle score mark (2 ¾”)
      • Cut off the narrow tab at 2 ¾” and trim at angle the remaining piece
    • Tabs (2):
      • ¾” x 3 ¼”
      • Score at 5/8” on both sides
  • Candle DSP:
    • 2 ½” x 1-7/8” (3 pieces)
  • Envelope DSP:
    • 2 ½” x 1-7/8” (3 pieces)
  • Balloon DSP:
    • 3 ¼” x 1-7/8”
  • Basic White (Sentiment):
    • 5 ¼” x 1 ¾”
  • Window Sheet: 1 ½” X ½” (3 pieces)
  • Other Pieces from Kit:
    • Banner
    • Candle
    • Hooray
    • Balloons

More Information on My Time for Cake Alternative Cards

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Painted Petals Alternative Card

Painted Petals Alternative Card - a birthday card with lots of folds
Painted Petals Alternative Card

Hello Crafty Friends! Laurie here again! I am sharing my Painted Petals Alternative Card using the July Painted Petals Paper Pumpkin Kit by Stampin’ Up! I created some alternative cards using the Kit and shared three of them the other day (will include a link to the post at the end). So, I thought I would share this fun fold alternative card today. But, first, here are the three cards that the kit makes. They are so pretty!

Three Cards from the Kit
Three Cards from the Kit

The Details of My Painted Petal Alternative Card

For my last alternative card, there was a fun fold that I wanted to try, and I thought this kit would be perfect for it especially with those die cut flowers! So, I used the Melon Mambo card base and one of the matching envelopes. I kept the extra products down as much as possible by only adding card stock.

Card Front
Card Front

I love how when it’s folded down you can’t see all the layers, but as you open it, the layers keep on going! And there is a hidden card at the end that you don’t expect! How cool is that!

Small Inside Card Opened
Small Inside Card Opened

I trimmed the Melon Mambo card base from the Kit in half separating the back from the front. For the front of the card base, I cut it in half and then trimmed it to 1 ½” so that I could have as much of the flowers showing as possible. Then, I trimmed the top and bottom to make these panels 5” tall.

Once that was done, I used the back of the card base for all the other smaller panels.

For the card inside, I used the envelope and trimmed it down to show only the flowers.

Inside of Card Laid Flat
Inside of Card Laid Flat

I adhered all these pieces to the Melon Mambo mats and then adhered them to the Basic White card base. The floral die cut fitted perfectly on the front. I stamped two sentiments and adhered one to the front and one to the inside of the smaller card. For the inside of the smaller card, I added the Melon Mambo strip from the kit under the sentiment.

The finishing touch was adding three of the sequins that came in the kit to the front.

Close Up of Card Front
Close Up of Card Front

Measurements of My Painted Petals Alternative Card:

  • Card Base:
    • 12” x 5 ½” cut/scored according to template below
    • 4 ¼” x 6 ½” (for inside card)
  • Mats:
    • 1” x 1 ¾” (4 pieces)
    • 5 ¼” x 3 ¾” (2 pieces)
    • 5 ¼” x 3 ¾”
    • 4 ¼” x 3-1/8” (for inside card)
  • 1st DSP:
    • 5” x 1 ½” (2 pieces)
    • 2 ½” x 1 ½” (2 pieces)
  • 2nd DSP:
    • ¾” x 1 ½” (4 pieces)
    • 4” x 3” (for inside card)

More Information on My Painted Petals Alternative Card

Downloadable Creative Fold Card Template

To download a PDF of the Creative Fold Card Template, please click here.

Creative Fold Template
Creative Fold Template

Here are the other alternatives cards that I have made with this Kit. They are centre-step cards. For more information on them, please click here.

Side View of Cards
Side View of Cards

For more of my Paper Pumpkin Alternative cards, please click here.

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Painted Petals Centre-Step Cards

Painted Petals Centre-Step Cards - three cards with a floral theme
Painted Petals Centre-Step Cards

Hello Crafty Friends! Laurie here again! I am sharing my Painted Petals Centre-Step Cards using the July Painted Petals Paper Pumpkin Kit by Stampin’ Up! When I saw this kit, I was in love with it, especially how the die cuts all layer on top of the card fronts! So many ideas came flooding into my head! Lol! In fact, I created five alternative cards using the Kit. But, first, here are the three cards that the kit makes. They are so pretty!

Three Cards from the Kit
Three Cards from the Kit

The Details of My Painted Petal Centre-Step Cards

For my three alternative cards, I decided to use my favourite fun fold, a centre-step! I kept the extra products down as much as possible by only adding card stock and the Eyelet 3D Embossing Folder.

For the rose flower card, I decided to use the Eyelet 3D Embossing Folder for the various strips to add some interested. I also decided to use the Old Olive card backing from one of the cards instead of the matching card front for variation.

Pink Flowers Centre-Step Card
Rose Centre-Step Card

For the daisy flower card, I had some of the Old Olive card backing from the previous card. So, I used it for the two side strips. The bottom strip was left over from the front of the card when I trimmed it down. I love that you can see the splotches on it! I decided to use the matching card front for the centre panel and layered the die cut on top of this panel.

Daisy Centre-Step Card
Daisy Centre-Step Card

For the poppy flower card, I used all the bits from the card base. Since the poppy die cut was longer than the others, I decided not to trim down the centre panel as much, leaving the sides of the bottom panel free for the sentiment on one side and the embellishments on the other. 

Poppy Centre-Step Card
Poppy Centre-Step Card

Measurements of My Painted Petals Centre-Step Cards: 

  • Card Base:
    • 11″ x 4 ¼” cut/scored according to template below
  • Centre Panel:
    • 2-1/8″ x 4-3/8″
  • 2 Side Strips:
    • 7/8″ x 4-3/8″
  • Bottom Strip:
    • 7/8″ x 4-1/8″ 
Side View of Cards
Side View of Cards

More Information on My Painted Petals Centre-Step Cards

Stay tune for my other alternative cards using this kit. I made two more fun folds cards, but different than these ones.

Downloadable Centre-Step Card Template

To download a PDF of the Centre-Step Card Template, please click here or on the picture.

Centre-Step Card Template
Centre-Step Card Template

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My Friendly Birthday Card 

My Friendly Birthday Card - a birthday card with flowers
My Friendly Birthday Card

Hello Crafty Friends! Laurie here again! I am sharing My Friendly Birthday Card using the Unbounded Love Bundle which includes the Unbounded Love Stamp Set and the Unbounded Love Dies by Stampin’ Up! I had a lot of fun playing with this bundle that I made 3 similar cards with slight variations. One was for a swap and the others were sent to a friend and my mom for their birthdays.

The Three Different Birthday Cards
The Three Different Cards

The Details of My Friendly Birthday Card

For my card, I thought I would create a fun gate fold card which incorporated a tab with the sentiment that wrapped around from one side.

So, I used the third largest Countryside Corners Die to die cut a piece of Petunia Pop which I embossed with the Eyelet 3D Embossing Folder. I though this embossing folder went well with the pretty colours and the carefree summeriness of my card. Once it was embossed, I used my Paper Trimmer to score the right side of the embossed piece to make it easy to fold over. I tucked this piece under the DSP to hide the edge.

The sentiment was stamped in Petunia Pop and die cut out with the pretty stitched oval. A couple of leaves were layered underneath making the sentiment look like a flower. Next, I added the white embossed “Friend” on a scrap of Pretty in Pink card stock to my sentiment cluster, but you could leave it off to make it more universal.

Birthday Card without Friend Sentiment
Birthday Card without Friend Sentiment

The finishing touch was a scattering of 2024–2026 In Color Resin Dots to match my colour scheme.

Supplies:

Stamps/Bundles/Dies: Unbounded Love Bundle (163384), Countryside Corners Dies (161471)

Inks: Petunia Pop Classic Stampin’ Pad (163811), VersaMark Ink (102283)

Paper: Basic Beige (164511), Petunia Pop (163801), Basic White (159276), Shy Shamrock (163795), Pretty in Pink (163793), Unbounded Beauty Designer Series Paper (163372)

Accessories Eyelet 3D Embossing Folder (163414), 2024–2026 In Color Resin Dots (163389), Basics Embossing Powder (165679), Heat Tool (129053), Embossing Additions Tool Kit (159971), Bone Folder (102300), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Stampin’ Seal (152813), Mini Glue Dots (103683), Paper Trimmer (152392), Paper Snips (103579), Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755)

Close Up of Sentiment
Close Up of Sentiment

Measurements: 

  • Basic Beige:
    • 5 ½” x 8 ½” scored at 2 ½” and 6 ¾”
  • Petunia Pop:
    • 2 ½” x 4 ¼”
  • Basic White
    • 2 ¾” x 2”
  • Shy Shamrock:
    • Scrap
  • Pretty in Pink:
    • Scrap
  • Unbounded Beauty Designer Series Paper (2 pieces):
    • 1 ¼” x 4”
    • 2 ½” x 4”
Final Card with Variations
Another Card with Variations

More Information on My Friendly Birthday Card

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Magical Napkin Fold Card 

Magical Napkin Fold Card a fun fold card with a wizard on the middle
Magical Napkin Fold Card

Hello Crafty Friends! It’s Laurie here! I am sharing my Magical Napkin Fold Card using Wiz by Mo’s Digital Pencil. Recently, the son of family friends celebrated his 13th birthday. Every year I try to make him an interactive card and this year I went with a Napkin Fold that he opens to reveal the wizard with a Push Button to turn the lights on the crystal ball. How fun is that!

The Details of My Magical Napkin Fold Card

I had coloured this image twice for another card. So, I had this one leftover and decided to use it for this birthday card. I used the same techniques for both cards. I will include a link to the other card with the instructions at the end of this post.

Glossy accents were added to the mystical crystal ball. I used a gelly roll pen on the mystical lightening arcing from the crystal ball. Clear Wink of Stella was added to the stars on his shirt, the gold band on his hat and the star hanging from his hat. To add some mystical particles, I used my splatter brush with Frost White All-Purpose Ink.

Close Up of Techniques
Close Up of Techniques

Next, I added the EZ-Light to the back of my coloured image placing them strategically with one behind the globe and the other two where the arcs of light ends. I secured them with scotch tape and added a lot of black dimensionals around the lights so that the light was focused where I wanted them, and the mechanism was hidden. The “Push” button was created on my computer and printed out. It was then coloured with my Copic markers to match the globe.

Card Laid Flat
Magical Napkin Fold Card Laid Flat

Napkin Fold

Once that was done, it was time to create my napkin fold card base. The papers were perfect for my magical theme especially the little wizards and spell sayings! Tip: cut the squares first and then cut the on the diagonal. I made sure that the words lined up on the diagonal cuts when I adhered them down.

Since my card was so thick, I need to create a belly band. So, I used more of the wizard paper along with stickers from the Pack. I punch two holes on the front and threaded the hemp cord through them.

Front of card with a band holding it closed
Front Belly Band

For the back of the belly band, I used a doodle-pop sticker of a castle with some fireworks and the Birthday Boy sticker from the Pack.

Back of card with band holding it close
Back Belly Band

Next, I stamped the sentiment in Gorgeous Grape ink and the stars in Crushed Curry onto the white card stock that was for the written message. I also created an easel so that the card can stand up when displayed.

Napkin Fold
Napkin Fold

Since my card was so bulky already, I just added some Cute Stars Adhesive-Backed Sequins to match my mystical theme.

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Copic Markers:

Skin: E000/E00/E21/E11/E04
Hair: C5/C3/C1
Purples: V17/V15/V12
Blues: B39/B28/B24
Yellows: Y17/Y15/Y02
Leather/Staff: E39/E37/E35/E33
Ground: E33/31
Magical Glow: Y02/Y000

Close Up of Wizard
Close Up of Wiz

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Card Recipe for My Magical Napkin Fold Card:

Wiz, Mo’s Digital Pencil
Paper Basics – Stamper’s Select White Cardstock, Papertrey Ink
Dragon Dreams Collection Pack, Photo Play
Myth & Magic Specialty Designer Series Paper, Stampin’ Up!
Harry Potter Wizarding Worlds 12” x 2” Sheet, Paper House
99 % Isopropyl Alcohol
Q-tips
B39 Copic Refill
V17 Copic Refill
Tim Holtz Glass Media Mat, Tonic
EZ-Light, Pear Blossom Press
Scotch Tape
Tim Holtz Spatter Brush, Ranger
Frost White All-Purpose Ink, Tsukineko
Black Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’ Up!
Clear Star Gelly Roll Pen, Sakura
Glossy Accents, Ranger
Clear Wink of Stella, Stampin’ Up!
Magical Day Stamp Set, Stampin’ Up!
Gorgeous Grape Classic Ink Pad, Stampin’ Up!
Crushed Curry Classic Ink Pad, Stampin’ Up!
Adventure Awaits Doodle-Pops Cardstock Stickers, Doodlebug Design Inc.
Cute Stars Adhesive-Backed Sequins, Stampin’ Up!
Hemp Cord, Hemptique
½” Whole Punch

Finished card size 5” x 5”

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Here is my other card that I made using Wiz.

For more information on it and the technique I used for the background, please click here.

A Valentine card with a Wizard on it
Under Your Spell Card

To view my other Copic cards, please click here.

Hope you like my Magical Napkin Fold Card using Wiz by Mo’s Digital Pencil!

Thank you for stopping by!

Hugs,
Laurie

Best Father’s Day Card 

Best Father’s Day Card - a Father's Day card with two trees in a circle
Best Father’s Day Card

Hello Crafty Friends! Laurie here again! I am sharing my Best Father’s Day Card using The Best There Is May 2024 Paper Pumpkin by Stampin’ Up! 

The Details of My Alternative Cards

I had so much fun playing with the kit that I made the 3 cards in the kit. This kit’s wood grain textured designs are perfect for making masculine and all-occasion cards.

3 cards from the Kit
Cards in The Best There Is May 2024 Paper Pumpkin

In addition to them, I also made 6 alternative cards that included 3 thank you cards, a sympathy card, a birthday card and a Father’s Day card. For 4 of the cards, I also use the Add-on Thanks & Beyond Dies. Please see them below.

There thank you cards and sympathy card
My Alternative Cards

The Details of My Best Father’s Day Card

For my final two cards, I thought I would go into more in-depth details. I decided to create a Flippy Fun Fold card that was sure to wow! I made a Father’s Day card using the stamp in the kit and a birthday card using the Throughout the Year Stamp Set.

A Father's Day Card and Birthday Card
Best Father’s Day Card

The largest of the circles from the Stylish Shaped Dies fitted the preprinted tree circle perfectly with a nice border! So, I die cut the circle from the Misty Moonlight card base towards the top to leave enough space for my sentiment. Next, I die cut a circle from Early Espresso on which I mounted the preprinted tree circle.

Inside of My Best Father’s Day Card

For my inside, I cut and scored a Basic Beige card base according to the instructions below. I adhered this card base to the Misty Moonlight card base with the larger panel at the back and the smaller tab panel at the front. Note: make sure you only add glue to the top and bottom of the small tab panel. You will see the smaller tab panel showing through the die cut circle. Using my Paper Snips, I cut where the small tab panel over lapped the circle on the front and adhered that to the back of the larger panel thus hiding it.

Inside of Card
Inside of Card Flat

Next, I decorated the inside with the striped paper and the Early Espresso mats. For the Basic White panel, I stamped in Early Espresso the trees that came in the Kit to match the trees on the preprinted circle and then matted it with the Early Espresso mat.

Once the inside was done, I closed my card, added glue to only the part of the panel that can be seen through the die cut circle and adhered the Early Espresso circle in place.

Inside of Card Standing Up
Inside of Card Standing Up

Finally, I added a couple of strips to my sentiment piece to tie in the inside papers and to balance out my circle focal point.

The finishing touch was to add some Adhesive-Backed Textured Dots to my card.

Supplies:

Stamps/Bundles/Dies: The Best There Is Paper Pumpkin Refill Kit (165001), Throughout the Year Stamp Set (162312), Thanks & Beyond Dies (164397), Stylish Shapes Dies (159183)

Inks: Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin’ Pad (in Kit), Early Espresso Classic Stampin’ Pad (147114)

Paper: Basic White (159276), Early Espresso (119686), The Best There Is Paper Pumpkin Refill Kit (165001)

Accessories: Adhesive-Backed Textured Dots (163338), Paper Snips (103579), Bone Folder (102300), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (144108), Stampin’ Seal (152813), Mini Glue Dots (103683)

Fop View of Card Showing Folds
Fop View of Card Showing Inside Folds

Measurements: 

  • Misty Moonlight Card Base (from Kit):
    • 8 ½” x 5 ½” scored at 4 ¼”
  • Basic Beige Card Base (from Kit):
    • 6-7/8 x 5 ½” scored at 2-1/8”, 4 ¼” and 6-3/8”
  • Basic White:
    • 1-5/8” x 5”
  • Early Espresso:
    • 1-7/8” x 5 ¼” (3 pieces)
    • 3 ¼” x 3 ¼”
  • The Best There Is Paper Pumpkin Refill Kit: 
    • 1-5/8” x 5” (Stripe Paper – 2 pieces)
    • ½” x 3” (Basic Beige Strip from Card Base)
    • ¼” x 3 ½” (Stripe Paper)
    • Preprinted Tree Circle

More Information on My Best Father’s Day Card

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Aim to Misbehave Card 

Aim to Misbehave Card - a space birthday card
Aim to Misbehave Card

Hello Crafty Friends! It’s Laurie here to share my Aim to Misbehave Card using Space Western Stamp Set by Kindred Stamps! This card was for a good friend’s birthday. I know he loves the TV show Firefly and the movie Serenity! So, I knew this stamp set would be perfect for him!

The Details of My Aim to Misbehave Card

For my card, I wanted to include all the characters on his card. So, I went with a fun fold that is called an Accordion fold which is a booklet that unfolds like an accordion! I have included a video at the end to show my card in action.

Card with out Belly Band
Card with out Belly Band

But first, I coloured all the characters with my Copic markers. Then, I cut them out with my Brother Scan n’ Cut. Once that was done, I built my booklet using the Accordion Template that I have included at the end of this post. I also created a belly band with the ship to keep my card closed.

Band to hold card shut
Belly Band

Next, I decorated the pages with the Stargazing Designer Series Paper by Stampin’ Up! Perfect for my space theme! I even used the Reach for the Stars Dies by Stampin’ Up! for the Holographic stars and for my planet on the belly band.

Front of Card Fully Open
Front of Card Fully Open

I used three sentiments from the stamp set and I created the one on the inside with my computer and printed it out.

Inside of Card
Inside of Card

Since the card was so bulky already, the only embellishments I added were a scattering of Holographic die cuts throughout the booklet.

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Copic Markers:

Kaylee
Skin
: E000/E00/E21/E11/E04/R20
Hair: E49/E47/E44/E43
Overalls: YG99/YG97/YG95 
Shirt: RV17/RV13/E11
Boots: E39/E37/E35 
Wrench: C3/C1

Kaylee - Mechanic
Kaylee, the Mechanic

Wash
Skin
: E000/E00/E21/E11/E04
Hair: E25/YR24/Y26/Y21
Overalls: YG99/YG97/YG95 
Shirt: C3/C1/YG97
Shoes: E39/E37/E35 
Dinosaurs: YG67/YG63/YG03

Wash, the Pilot
Wash, the Pilot

Inara
Skin
: E57/E55/E53/E51
Hair: C9/C6/C4/C3
Dress: E09/E08/E07 
Dress Trim: Gold Gelly Roll Pen

Inara, the Companion and River, the Warrior
Inara, the Companion and River, the Warrior

River
Skin
: E000/E00/E21/E11/E04/R20
Hair: E18/E17/E15/E13
Outfit: YG99/YG97/YG95
Shoes: E39/E37/E35 
Weapons: C3/C1

Jayne
Skin
: E000/E00/E21/E11/E04
Hair: E49/E47/E43
Shirt: YG99/YG97/YG95
Hat: YR04/YR02/YR01/YR07/YR09
Shoes: E39/E37/E35 
Socks: C6/C3
Pants: E33/E31/E30
Boots/Belt: E39/E37/E35
Weapon: C6/C3

Jayne, the Fighter and Zoë, the Soldier
Jayne, the Fighter and Zoë, the Soldier

Zoë
Skin
: E15/E13/E11/R20
Hair: E49/E47/E44/E43
Shirt: YG99/YG97/YG95
Vest: E09/E08/E07
Shoes: E39/E37/E35 
Pants: E33/E31/E30
Boots/Belt: E39/E37/E35
Weapon: E39/E37/C3/C1

Mel, the Captain
Mel, the Captain

Captain
Skin
: E000/E00/E21/E11/E04
Hair: E39/E37/E35/E3
Shirt: E09/E08/E07
Pants: E33/E31/E30
Jacket: E18/E15/E13
Boots: E39/E37/E35 
Gun: C6/C3
Suspenders: E39
Belt: E39/E37/E35

Serenity, the Space Ship
Serenity, the Space Ship

Serenity Ship
C6/C4/C3/C1/Y21/Y36
B000/B00

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Card Recipe for My Aim to Misbehave Card:

Space Western, Kindred Stamps
Paper Basics – Stamper’s Select White Cardstock, Papertrey Ink
Reach for the Stars Dies, Stampin’ Up!
Stargazing Designer Series Paper, Stampin’ Up!
Holographic Trio Specialty Designer Series Paper, Stampin’ Up!
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink, Stampin’ Up!
Brother Scan n’ Cut
Stitched Rectangle Dies, Stampin’ Up! 
Metal Plate 3D Embossing Folder, Stampin’ Up!
Gold Gelly Roll Pen, Sakura
Glossy Accents, Ranger
Starry Sky, Basic White and Basic Gray Card Stock Stampin’ Up!

Finished card size: 5 ½” x 4 ¼”

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Downloadable Accordion Card Template

To download a PDF of the Accordion Card Template, please click here or on the picture.

Accordion Card Template
Accordion Card Template

For more of my Kindred Stamps Copic cards, please click here.

Hope you like my Aim to Misbehave Card using the
Space Western Stamp Set by Kindred Stamps!

Thank you for stopping by!

Hugs,
Laurie

My Lantern Window Card 

My Lantern Window Card - a thank you card with a lantern in a window
My Lantern Window Card

Hello Crafty Friends! Laurie here again! I am sharing My Lantern Window Card using the Lighting the Way Stamp Set and the Lighting the Way Dies by Stampin’ Up!

The Details of My Lantern Window Card

For my card, I decided to create a Window Double Open Fun Fold that allowed the gorgeous Perennial Lavender Designer Series Paper to show through behind the beautiful lantern.

First, I stamped the trail of lights in Gorgeous Grape on the card base for a tone-on-tone look.

Next, I used with the Deckle Circle Dies to create my window frame. Tip: add glue along the edge of the larger Crumb Cake die cut circle and adhere to the Gorgeous Grape card base before cutting out the circle centre. Then cut out both at the same time so that everything lines up.

I die cut the fireflies in White Glimmer Specialty Paper and brushes some Crushed Curry to their tails to make them glow. I placed the two on the front of the card following the trail of lights and one on the inside showing through the window.

Inside of Card showing floral paper
Inside of Card

The lantern was die cut twice in the Holographic Paper for the front and for the back to give the lantern a finished look from inside. I added some vellum to the inside of the lantern on which I stamped the fire glow in Crushed Curry.

The embossed sentiment helped to hold the lantern in place while a bow of Linen Thread and a glue dot anchored the top of the lantern.

For the inside of the card, I created the double open part by adhering the Perennial Lavender Designer Series Paper to folded Basic White card stock. Thus, creating a perfect place to write your message.

The Message Inside Part
The Message Inside Part

Finally, to add a bit more magical shimmer, I used the Iridescent Rhinestone Basic Jewels scattered around my lantern. These are also retiring. So, make sure you get them before they are gone.

Supplies:

Stamps/Bundles/Dies: Lighting the Way Stamp Set (160868), Lighting the Way Dies (160496), Deckled Circle Dies (162286)

Inks: Gorgeous Grape (147099), VersaMark Ink Pad (102283), Crushed Curry (147087)

Paper: Gorgeous Grape (146987), Basic White (159229), Crumb Cake (120953), Starry Sky (159263), Vellum (101856), White Glimmer Specialty Paper (163769), Holographic Trio Specialty Paper (161744), Perennial Lavender Designer Series Paper (162593)

Accessories: Linen Thread (104199), Iridescent Rhinestone Basic Jewels (158130), Basics Embossing Powder (155554), Heat Tool (129053), Blending Brushes (153611), Paper Snips (103579), Bone Folder (102300), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Stampin’ Seal (152813), Mini Glue Dots (103683)

Close Up of Lantern
Close Up of Lantern

Measurements: 

  • Gorgeous Grape:
    • 5 ½” x 8 ½” scored a 4 ¼”
  • Basic White:
    • 5 ¼” x 8” scored at 4” (inside of card)
  • Crumb Cake:
    • 4” x 4”
  • Holographic Trio Specialty Paper (Lantern) x 2:
    • 3 ½” x 2”
  • Starry Sky:
    • Scrap
  • Vellum:
    • Scrap
  • White Glimmer Specialty Paper:
    • Scrap
  • Perennial Lavender DSP:
    • 5” x 3 ¾”

More Information on My Lantern Window Card

I also made a split panel card using the same stamp set/dies and incorporated the lantern into it. For more information on this card, please click here

Light the Way Card - a card with a lantern and fireflies on it
Light the Way Card

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My Lavender Birthday Card

My Lavender Birthday Card - a birthday card with a Provençal theme of lavender fields scene
My Lavender Birthday Card

Hello Crafty Friends! Laurie here again! I am sharing My Lavender Birthday Card using the Hills of Tuscany Stamp Set by Stampin’ Up! I had so much fun creating the lavender fields in Provence for another card that I also made this mini slimline tri-fold window card! A link to the other card is included at the end of this post.

The Details of My Lavender Birthday Card

For my mini slimline card, I decided I wanted to create a three-panel card with the Provence scene peeking through the window on the front of my card.

Close Up of Scene
Close Up of Scene

First, I stamped the fields in Highland Heather followed by Gorgeous Grape to add interest to make it look like lavender. Next, I stamped Shaded Spruce trees on the opposite side of the springs of lavender on the front of the card to add balance. For the house, I used Crumb Cake for the walls and Copper Clay for the roof. I stamped the sky in Balmy Blue.

Inside of card with the scene
Second Panel of Card

Once the stamping was done, I die cut the stamped piece out with the largest stitched rectangle from the Stylish Shapes Dies. I also used the same die for the front of the card’s window. Tip: adhere down the piece of DSP to the front before die cutting to get placement. Run the die through the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine multiple times to cut both DSP and card stock.

Next, I stamped butterflies in Gorgeous Grape on the inside panel to add some interest to that panel.

Third Panel of Card
Third Panel of Card

To complete my Provencal theme, I die cut a bouquet of lavender with Highland Heather, Gorgeous Grape and Shaded Spruce which was tied with Linen Thread and placed beneath the sentiment on the front. The sentiment from the Throughout the Year Stamp Set was stamped in Gorgeous Grape and die cut out using a Perennial Postage Die. 

The finishing touch was a scattering of Purple Fine Shimmer Gems to match my colour scheme.

Supplies:

Stamps/Bundles/Dies: Hills of Tuscany (162682), Throughout the Year Stamp Set (162312), Stylish Shapes Dies (159183), Perennial Postage Dies (162607), Painted Lavender Dies (162596), Painted Lavender Stamp Set (162594)

Inks: Gorgeous Grape (147099), Crumb Cake (147116), Highland Heather (147103), Copper Clay (161647), Shaded Spruce (147088), Balmy Blue (147105)

Paper: Highland Heather (146986), Basic White (159276), Gorgeous Grape (146987), Shaded Spruce (146981), Perennial Lavender 12” x 12” Designer Series Paper (162593)

Accessories: Linen Thread (104199), Purple Fine Shimmer Gems (162611), Paper Snips (103579), Bone Folder (102300), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Stampin’ Seal (152813), Mini Glue Dots (103683)

Close Up of Stamped Scene
Close Up of Stamped Scene

Measurements: 

  • Highland Heather
    • 6” x 10-3/8” scored at 3 ½”, 7”
  • Basic White (3 pieces):
    • 3 ¼”x 5 ¾”
    • 2 ½” x 1 ¼”
    • 3” x 3”
  • Gorgeous Grape:
    • Scrap for Lavender
  • Highland Heather:
    • Scrap for Lavender
  • Shaded Spruce:
    • Scrap for Lavender
  • Perennial Lavender 12” x 12” Designer Series Paper (2 pieces):
    • 3-3/8” x 5-7/8”
    • 3 ¼”x 5-7/8”

More Information on My Lavender Birthday Card

Here is my other card using the Hills of Tuscany, but with a Provence theme. For more information on it, please click here.

My Lavender Fields Card - A birthday card with a landscape scene
My Lavender Fields Card

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My Fishing Birthday Card 

My Fishing Birthday Card - a birthday card that has a fishing theme with a fishing rod and tackle
My Fishing Birthday Card

Hello Crafty Friends! Laurie here again! I am sharing My Fishing Birthday Card using the Gone Fishing Bundle which includes the Gone Fishing Stamp Set and the Gone Fishing Dies by Stampin’ Up! I am so happy that this set is carrying over to the new Annual Catty!

The Details of My Fishing Birthday Card

This past weekend was my Father-in-law’s birthday and I decided to create a fun pop-up card with this bundle! I had a lot of fun decorating my tackle box and the front of the card! 

Front of My Card

For the front of my card, I decided to use the tool box frame die and cut different pieces of DSP that represented my fishing theme. I used 4 different pieces of DSPs to fill the openings and the frame was from one of them being turned over.

Close Up of Front of Card
Close Up of Front of Card

For the sentiment, I stamped the “Let’s celebrate you!” from the Celebrate with You Tags Stamp Set in Misty Moonlight, die cut it with the Nested Essential Dies and matted it with a piece of Pebbled Path. The red/white baker’s twine was from my stash which I tied in a fun knot.

The die cut fishing rod from the retired Rugged Icon Dies was perfect for the theme of my card! So, I couldn’t resist using it and die cut it in the Galvanized Metallic Paper. I also cut it a second time so that I would have a Real Red fish to add interest.

A few fishing lures die cut in silver foil and a round float finished off the front of my card.

Inside of My Card

I had a lot of fun creating the inside of my card with the fun pop-up! If you want to learn how to make the pop-up mechanism, Rachel Tessman has a video.

Inside of Card
Inside of Card

Once I built my tackle box, I stamped and decorated it with the different pieces that come with the Gone Fishing Dies including another round float, lures, hooks, and all paraphernalia that a fisherman may need! Lol!

Close Up of Tackle Box
Close Up of Tackle Box

For the sentiment, I stamped the “Happy Birthday” from the Celebrate with You Tags Stamp Set in Misty Moonlight on Very Vanilla card stock and placed it on the top half of the inside of the card.

Side View of Inside of Card
Side View of Inside of Card

Hope you like My Fishing Birthday Card using the Gone Fishing Bundle which includes the Gone Fishing Stamp Set and the Gone Fishing Dies by Stampin’ Up!

Supplies:

Stamps/Bundles/Dies: Gone Fishing Bundle (161542), Celebrate with Tags Stamp Set (159974), Nested Essential Dies (161597), Rugged Icon Dies (Retired)

Inks: Misty Moonlight (153081), Real Red (147084), Wild Wheat (161651), Parakeet Party (159208), Calypso Coral (147101)

Paper: Real Red (102482), Basic White (159229), Very Vanilla (101650), Pebbled Path (161722), Parakeet Party (159259), Let’s Go Fishing Designer Series Paper (161534), Holographic Trio Specialty Paper (161744), Galvanized Metallic Paper (Retired)

Accessories: Red/White Baker’s Twine (from my stash), Bone Folder (102300), Dimensionals (104430), Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (144108), Stampin’ Seal (152813), Mini Glue Dots (103683), Paper Snips Scissors (103579)

Close Up of Pop-up Mechanism
Close Up of Pop-up Mechanism

Measurements: 

  • Real Red: 
    • 5 ½” x 8 ½” scored a 4 ¼”
    • 1” x 5” each scored at ½”, 2 ½” and 3” (2 pieces for mechanism)
  • Pebbled Path:
    • Scraps for die-cutting full tray twice and half tray twice:
      • 1 ½” x 4-7/8”3 ½” x 4-7/8”
    • ½” x 2 ½” scored at ½”, 1 ¼” and 1 ¾” (2 pieces for mechanism)
    • 2” x 3”
  • Very Vanilla (2 pieces):
    • 3” x 5 ¼”
    • 1 ¾” 2 ½”
  • Basic White, Holographic Trio Specialty Paper, Galvanized Metallic Paper:
    • Scraps for stamping and die-cutting tackle pieces
    • Scraps for fishing rod
  • Let’s Go Fishing Designer Series Paper (4 pieces):
    • 3 ½” x 4-7/8”

More Information on My Fishing Birthday Card:

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Fancy Fold Step Card 

Fancy Fold Step Card - a birthday card that has lots of folds
Fancy Fold Step Card

Hello Crafty Friends! Laurie here again! I am sharing my alternative Fancy Fold Step Card using the March 2024 Memorable Meadows Paper Pumpkin. I have made this fun fold several times for different recipients, and it’s always Wowed them!

This Kit makes 9 cards of which I made three. I always like to make one set of the cards in the kit and then play with it to see what alternatives I can design.

Three cards made by a Kit
Cards from March 2024 Memorable Meadows Paper Pumpkin Kit

I made a total of nine cards with six being alternatives. I had a lot of fun playing with this kit! My alternatives included a bridge card, a faux-centre step card, a z-fold card, a fancy fold step card and two others.

My Other Alternative Cards
My Other Alternative Cards

The Details of My Fancy Fold Step Card

For this fun-fold card, I used 3 card bases front and back from the Paper Pumpkin Kit. I loved that the card bases were printed with a continual scene from front to back! With some careful measuring, this made it easy to create my card.

Front of Card

To decorate the front of my card, I used the arch from the Garden Meadow Dies and one of the sheets from the Meandering Meadows 6” x 6” Designer Series Paper that had some Daffodil Delight on it. I knew I wanted to use the daffodil die from The Love of Spring Dies to decorate my inside. So, I wanted to bring this colour throughout my card. The Radiating Stitches Die was a perfect backdrop for my arched focal point!

Front of My Card
Front of My Card

I used the Adhesive-backed iridescent embellishments, the wooden tree, and some Adhesive-Backed Dragonflies & Birds to decorate my card front.

Inside of card

For the larger panels, I used the same card base for the panels that when folded are side by side. For example, I used the larger tree card base for the two front panels that are shown when the card is close. Then, I used the smaller panoramic card base for the two large inside panels. I trimmed the left and right card base sides at 2 ½” wide making sure I used the matching panels when they were adhered. I saved the scored pieces for the large squares. Luckily, the decorations hid the score lines well.

First Opening of Inside of Card
First Opening of Inside of Card

Next, I used the daisy card base for six of the small squares. I did not mat these since the squares are already so small. Again, I made sure to cut them so that they matched when laid down in a row. The centre square was left over from the scraps.

Second Opening of Inside of Card
Second Opening of Inside of Card

To decorate my card, I stamped the sentiments in Garden Green on the different precut pieces with gold foil. I layered the leaves and daffodils behind the two inside my card using the vellum pieces that come in the kit to accent them.

Third Opening of Inside of Card
Third Opening of Inside of Card

More adhesive-backed iridescent embellishments, Adhesive-Backed Dragonflies & Birds and two Paper Butterfly Accents were used to decorate the inside.

Card Fully Opened
Card Fully Opened

Supplies:

Stamps/Dies/Bundles: March 2024 Memorable Meadows Paper Pumpkin, The Love of Spring Dies (164396), Garden Meadow Dies (162740), Radiating Stitches Dies (161595)

Inks: Garden Green Spot (In Kit)

Paper: Gorgeous Grape (146987), Fresh Freesia (155613), Basic White (159276), Old Olive (100702), Mossy Meadow (133676), Daffodil Delight (119683), Meandering Meadows 6” x 6” Designer Series Paper (162735)

Accessories: Adhesive-backed iridescent embellishments (in Kit), Pressed wood embellishments (in Kit), Adhesive-Backed Dragonflies & Birds (162743), Paper Butterfly Accents (162612), Bone Folder (102300), Stampin’ Dimensionals (In Kit), Stampin’ Seal (152813), Mini Glue Dots (In Kit)

Top View of Card
Top View of Card

Measurements: 

  • Gorgeous Grape cut/scored according to template below (3 pieces):
    • 7 ¾” x 6” (2 pieces)
    • 10” x 6”
  • Fresh Freesia: (6 pieces)
    • 2 ¾” x 5 ¾” (4 pieces)
    • 3 ¾” x 3 ¾” (2 pieces)
  • Basic White:
    • 4” x 5 ½”
  • Old Olive:
    • Scraps for leaves (2 pieces)
  • Mossy Meadow:
    • Scraps for leaves (2 pieces)
  • Daffodil Delight:
    • Scraps for flowers (2 pieces)
  • Meandering Meadows 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper:
    • 3” x 4 ½” (for arch on front of card)
  • Memorable Meadows Paper Pumpkin:
    • 2 ½” x 5 ½” (4 pieces)
    • 3 ½” x 3 ½” (2 pieces)
    • 1 ¾” x 1 ¾” (7 pieces)
Collage of Different Layers
Collage of Different Layers

More Information on My Fancy Fold Step Card

Here is a video of my card in action.

Fancy Fold Step Card Instructions & Template

To download a PDF of the Fancy Fold Step Card Instructions & Template, please click here or on the picture.

Fancy Fold Step Card Instructions & Template
Fancy Fold Step Card Instructions & Template

Finished card size: 6” x 6”

For more of my Stampin’ Up! cards, please click here.

You will find the items listed above in my online store.

You Light the Way Card 

Light the Way Card - a card with a lantern and fireflies on it
Light the Way Card

Hello Crafty Friends! Laurie here again! I am sharing my Light the Way Card using the Lighting the Way Stamp Set and the Lighting the Way Dies by Stampin’ Up! These are both set to retire end of this month. So, get yours while you can!

The Details of My Light the Way Card

This card was created for a swap, and I thought a split panel card with the lantern connecting the two pieces would be fun! I used a Window Sheet for the transparent window to give added stability.

For my card, I went with the Stargazing Designer Series Paper for the top half for the sky and the Countryside Inn Designer Series Paper for the bottom half for the ground. I die cut the fireflies in White Glimmer Specialty Paper and brushes some Crushed Curry to their tails to make them glow. Next, I embossed a trail of lights in the wake of the firefly on the Stargazing Designer Series Paper.

The lantern was die cut twice. Once in the Holographic Paper for the front and again in Basic Black for the back to give the lantern a finished look from inside. I added some vellum to the inside of the lantern on which I stamped the fire glow in Crushed Curry. A bow of Linen Thread added to the top of the lantern finished it off.

Tip: for the sentiment, adhere the Basic White piece inside and then using the Night of Navy card base pieces for placement, stamp the sentiment before decorating them.

Finally, to add a bit more magical shimmer, I used the Iridescent Rhinestone Basic Jewels scattered around my lantern. These are also retiring. So, make sure you get them before they are gone.

Close Up of Lantern on Card
Close Up of Lantern

Supplies:

Stamps/Bundles/Dies: Lighting the Way Stamp Set (160868), Lighting the Way Dies (160496)

Inks: Night of Navy (147110), VersaMark Ink Pad (102283), Crushed Curry (147087)

Paper: Night of Navy (100867), Basic White (159229), Basic Black (121045), Vellum (101856), White Glimmer Specialty Paper (163769), Holographic Trio Specialty Paper (161744), Window Sheets (142314), Stargazing Designer Series Paper (161175), Countryside Inn Designer Series Paper (161467)

Accessories: Linen Thread (104199), Iridescent Rhinestone Basic Jewels (158130), Basics Embossing Powder (155554), Heat Tool (129053), Blending Brushes (153611), Paper Snips (103579), Bone Folder (102300), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Stampin’ Seal (152813), Mini Glue Dots (103683)

Measurements: 

  • Night of Navy:
    • 4 ¼” x 9 ½” scored a 5 ½”, fold and trim one side at 2”. Taking the separate piece, trim 2” off keeping this for the bottom panel.
  • Basic White:
    • 5 ¼” x 4” (inside of card)
  • Window Sheet:
    • 5 ¼” x 4”
  • Holographic Trio Specialty Paper (Lantern):
    • 3 ½” x 2”
  • Basic Black (Lantern):
    • 3 ½” x 2”
  • Vellum:
    • Scrap
  • White Glimmer Specialty Paper:
    • Scrap
  • Stargazing DSP:
    • 4” x 1 ¾”
  • Countryside Inn DSP:
    • 4” x 1 ¾”

More Information on My Light the Way Card

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You will find the items listed above in my online store

Kiddin’ Around Birthday Cards 

Kiddin’ Around Birthday Cards - three birthday cards with children on them
My Kiddin’ Around Birthday Cards

Hello Crafty Friends! Laurie here again! I am sharing my Kiddin’ Around Birthday Cards using the Kiddin’ Around Bundle and the Just Kiddin’ 12” x 12” Designer Series Paper by Stampin’ Up! I am pleased to see that the Kiddin’ Around Stamp Set and the Kiddin’ Around Dies are carrying over to the new Catty! Yay!

I was honoured to be asked to present my colouring techniques using Stampin’ Blends to several demonstrators at a Stampin’ Up! Play Date that was organized this past weekend by my team leaders. They asked me to demonstrate colouring people with Stampin’ Blends and the Kiddin’ Around Stamp Set was perfect for this!

The Details of My Kiddin’ Around Birthday Cards

For my Kiddin’ Around Birthday Cards, I thought it would be fun to use the same centre-step fun fold for all my cards with slight variations on decorating them. I only demonstrated the colouring of the little girl, but I decided to colour all the kiddies using the different Natural Tones Stampin’ Blends to give a good variation of skin tones for my presentation. 

My Presentation Card

For the card that I presented, we used the Stampin’ Blends Medium Combo for her skin, Basic Black for her hair, Fresh Freesia, and Daffodil Delight for her dress. We created a fold in the centre of her dress by adding a small Fresh Freesia triangle to add interest. To add texture to her hair, we left some white highlights which we then coloured with the bullet tip of the Light Basic Black. I find that the felt tip is always darker than the bullet tip. Thus making it great to add a third tone. You could also use the Smoky Slate for that third tone. We used Light Smoky Slate and Light Fresh Freesia for her mouth.

A birthday card with a girl holding a drawing with a sun on it
My Presentation Card

For her paper with her sun drawing, we used Light Smoky Slate along the top under her hand, left side and bottom of the page. Next, we used the Color Lifter along the edges of Smoky Slate to soften the edge and push the ink back into the shadows of the paper. We let that dry before adding the Daffodil Delight since we wanted control of the ink and for it not to spread. We added Wink of Stella to the sun.

Close Up of Girl holding the drawing
Close Up of Girl

The Building of the Card

The sentiment was stamped in Fresh Freesia and die cut with the Stylish Shapes Dies.

To make her pop from the card, the Berry Burst card stock was embossed with the Splatters Embossing Folder and placed behind her. Perfect for my arts and crafts theme.

Finally, to match my dress colour, I went with a Fresh Freesia card base and followed the measurements in the template that I have included at the bottom of this post.

As a finishing touch to all my cards, I added some Iridescent Foil Gems near the sentiment on each card.

Supplies:

Stamps/Bundles/Dies: Kiddin’ Around Bundle (162839), Stylish Shapes Dies (159183)

Inks: Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad (132708), Fresh Freesia Classic Stampin’ Pad (155611) 

Paper: Fresh Freesia (155613), Basic White (159276), Daffodil Delight (119683), Copper Clay (161721), Berry Burst (144243), Just Kiddin’ 12” x 12” Designer Series Paper (162828)

Accessories: Stripes & Splatters Embossing Folders (157980), Iridescent Foil Gems (162842), Stampin’ Blends Medium Combo (159462), Basic Black Stampin’ Blends Combo (154843), Fresh Freesia Stampin’ Blends Combo (155518), Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Blends Combo (154883), Smoky Slate Stampin’ Blends Combo (154904), Stampin’ Blends Color Lifter (144608), Paper Trimmer (152392), Bone Folder (102300), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (144108), Stampin’ Seal (152813), Mini Glue Dots (103683), Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755)

Measurements: 

  • Fresh Freesia:
    • 11” x 4 ¼” cut/scored according to template below
    • Scraps (Ball)
  • Berry Burst:
    • 1 ½” x 4 1/8”
  • Daffodil Delight
    • Scraps (Ball and Banner)
  • Copper Clay:
    • Scrap (Building Block)
  • Basic White:
    • Scrap (Stool and Sentiment)
  • Just Kiddin’ Designer Series Paper:
    • 7/8” x 4 3/8” (2 pieces for sides)
    • 7/8” x 4 3/8” (for green stripes)

My Sailors Card

For my next card, I went with three different skin tones to show the diversity of the Natural Tones Stampin’ Blends. I used Medium Combo for the girl, Medium Light for the baby and Medium Deep for the boy.

My Sailors Card - a birthday card with three kids in a box pretending to sail
My Sailors Card

To achieve the curly hair for the boy, I coloured his hair in Light Basic Black. Once it was dry, I added Dark Basic Black with little “c” squiggles all over but left some of the Light Basic Black showing through. The shadows on his paper hat were achieved the same way with the Light Smoky Slate as the girl’s paper above.

Close Up of the Three Kids
Close Up of the Three Kids

This girl’s hair was done with the same method as the first girl that I presented. 

The other Stampin’ Blends colours that I used on this card were pulled from the DSP. They consisted of were Pool Party, Azure Afternoon, Calypso Coral, Daffodil Delight, Lemon Lime Twist, Fresh Freesia and Poppy Parade. Wink of Stella was added to the heart on the girl’s top.

For this card, I went with a Pool Party card base and used the dies from the Give It a Whirl Dies for the Basic White clouds on the side panels which I trimmed with my Paper Snips.

Supplies:

Stamps/Bundles/Dies: Kiddin’ Around Bundle (162839), Stylish Shapes Dies (159183), Give It a Whirl Dies (154336)

Inks: Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad (132708) 

Paper: Pool Party (122924), Basic White (159276), Daffodil Delight (119683), Azure Afternoon (161719), Just Kiddin’ 12” x 12” Designer Series Paper (162828)

Accessories: Iridescent Foil Gems (162842), Stampin’ Blends Medium Combo (159462), Stampin’ Blends Medium Deep Combo (159461), Stampin’ Blends Medium Light Combo (159463), Basic Black Stampin’ Blends Combo (154843), Fresh Freesia Stampin’ Blends Combo (155518), Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Blends Combo (154883), Smoky Slate Stampin’ Blends Combo (154904), Stampin’ Blends Color Lifter (144608), Pool Party Stampin’ Blends Combo (154894), Azure Afternoon Stampin’ Blends Combo (161672), Calypso Coral Stampin’ Blends Combo (154881), Lemon Lime Twist Stampin’ Blends Combo (161682), Poppy Parade Stampin’ Blends Combo (154958), Paper Trimmer (152392), Paper Snips (103579), Bone Folder (102300), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (144108), Stampin’ Seal (152813), Mini Glue Dots (103683), Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755)

My Wizard Card

For my last card, I used the Stampin’ Blends Deep Combo for his skin tone.

My Wizard Card - Birthday card with boy in wizard outfit
My Wizard Card

To make his skin pop, I went with Lemon Lime Twist Blend Combo with Daffodil Delight for his hat and Azure Afternoon with Daffodil Delight for his robes. The bunny slippers were Smoky Slate with Fresh Freesia for the ears.

Close Up of My Wizard Boy
Close Up of My Wizard Boy

For this card, I went with a Lemon Lime Twist card base and used the castle dies that come in the Bundle to help ground my little guy. I thought that the DSP behind the castle looked like trees and gave the perfect backdrop to my castle.

Supplies:

Stamps/Bundles/Dies: Kiddin’ Around Bundle (162839), Stylish Shapes Dies (159183)

Inks: Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad (132708)

Paper: Lemon Lime Twist (144245), Basic White (159276), Daffodil Delight (119683), Just Kiddin’ 12” x 12” Designer Series Paper (162828)

Accessories: Iridescent Foil Gems (162842), Stampin’ Blends Deep Combo (158152), Basic Black Stampin’ Blends Combo (154843), Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Blends Combo (154883), Smoky Slate Stampin’ Blends Combo (154904), Stampin’ Blends Color Lifter (144608), Azure Afternoon Stampin’ Blends Combo (161672), Lemon Lime Twist Stampin’ Blends Combo (161682), Paper Trimmer (152392), Bone Folder (102300), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (144108), Stampin’ Seal (152813), Mini Glue Dots (103683), Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755)

More Information on My Kiddin’ Around Birthday Cards

Side View of Centre-Step Card
Side View of My Kiddin’ Around Cards

Downloadable Centre-Step Card Template

To download a PDF of the Pop-Up Template, please click here or on the picture.

Centre-Step Card Template
Centre-Step Card Template

I hope you liked my Kiddin’ Around Birthday Cards and will find the Centre-Step Template useful!

For more information on my colouring, here are some videos of my colouring techniques:

1 – PartWhiskey Business Card using Blending Different Colours Technique
Video Tutorial: Blending Different Colours Together

2 – PartCountry Harvest Card using Light to Dark Technique
Video Tutorial: Light to Dark/Dark to Light Colouring

3 – PartBeautiful Poppy Birthday Card using Smooth Colouring Technique
Video Tutorial: Smooth Colouring

4 – PartLet’s Gather Together Card using Tip to Tip Blending Technique
Video Tutorial: Tip to Tip Colouring

5 – PartSo Grateful Cardinal Card using Flicking Colouring Technique
Video Tutorial: Flicking Colouring

6 – PartLet’s Celebrate You Card using Flicking of Different Colours Technique
Video Tutorial: Flicking of Different Colours Technique

My Colouring Notes:
https://stampwithlaurie.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Stampin-Up-Blends-2020.pdf

For more of my Stampin’ Up! cards, please click here.

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