Fun Fold Card – Arrow Fold

September 28, 2020

Today I have a fun fold card idea for you. My friend and fellow team member Lorna Raczynski created her take on an arrow fold card. My Stamp Club ladies were lucky enough to make one at their class this past week and they all loved it!
Again…I’m just loving the fall colors. I’ll talk a bit about the product she used, but first let me show you how to make an Arrow Card. This is what it looks like on the inside.
Cut a card base (5-1/2″ x 8″1/2″ …scored at 4-1/4″). Grab a pencil and a ruler and follow this template. Mark the center point of your card front (2-3/4″) and score from the middle score line on each side to that point. Then, measure 2″ up from each side, and score to that same point. Erase your pencil marks and fold along those lines. Use a bone folder to really sharpen the creases.
For the colored mat, cut a piece of cardstock 4″ x 5″. Mark the center of that (2-1/2″) and this time cut from each corner down to that point. Those 3 pieces will now fit perfectly on the front of your card. (sorry…this photo is a bit blurry.)
It’s that easy. Now you just decorate the rest of your Arrow Fold card.

SUPPLIES
Stamp Set: Love of Leaves and Gather Together
Ink Colors: Early Espresso, Cajun Craze, Cinnamon Cider
Cardstock: Cajun Craze, Color Velveteen Paper (Cinnamon Cider), Copper Brushed Metallic, Very Vanilla Thick
Additional Tools: Tasteful Textile 3D Embossing Folder, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Autumn Essentials Dies, Stitched Leaves Dies, Stitched So Sweetly Dies, sponges
Embellishments: Early Espresso Faux Suede Trim and Elegant Faceted Gems

Placing an Order…
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Happy Monday everyone,

Fall Flip Card

September 19, 2020

Just popping in quickly to post the video I promised. This fall flip card was a lot of fun to make and it’s super easy.

Measurements:
Bumblebee     4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″
Basic Gray    3-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ (plus a strip that’s about 3/4″ x 11″ for the top of the envelope)
Crumb Cake    2-3/4″ x 5-1/2″
Whisper White    2-1/2″ x 3-3/4″ (3)
Crumb Cake splattered piece of DSP 2-3/4″ x 3-1/4″
Orange/Yellow Plaid piece of DSP    2-3/4″ x 3-1/4″

Hope you have a great weekend everyone!

Fall Plaids and Pretty Packages

September 17, 2020September 28, 2020

Whenever you’re using dies…especially these pretty fall stitched ones…remember to maximize the value of your set by using the positive and negative portions of the dies.

Take a look and see what I mean.
Those negative images can be used in creative ways. I made something fun today that I’d like to share. (Thank you to paulinespapier for the inspiration.) I find it hard to use the yellow tones some days, but I’m really happy how this turned out! The card is actually a flip card with 3 separate layers.
Each layer shows all three colors in the color combo I chose – Bumblebee (a new InColor), Smoky Slate, and the yellow/orange tones in the amazing Plaid Tidings DSP pack.
I was going to punch two holes in the top, but I’m glad I stopped myself! This way is waaayyy cuter!! I simply ran a 16″ piece of linen thread through the last layer and tied a knot at the top. Now the recipient can have the option of hanging this card on a door knob or hook
Of course a pretty card deserves a pretty package so I made a pocket from one of our medium Whisper White envelopes. I simply slit one end of it open first and then sealed the envelope. Now it becomes a pocket. It looked a bit too plain for my liking so I ran it through my new Stampin’ Cut & Emboss machine (which I absolutely LOVE!!) with the Scripty 3D Embossing Folder.
There are a few more details I added to complete this project. I am going to try and do a short video in the next couple of days showing how I made these projects. So you can check back later.

SUPPLIES
Ink Colors: Basic Gray (and re-inker)
Cardstock: Bumblebee, Basic Gray, Crumb Cake, Whisper White
DSP: Plaid Tidings, Gilded Autumn Specialty, and Forever Gold Laser-Cut Specialty
Additional Tools: Scripty 3D Embossing Folder, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Water Painters
Embellishments: Linen Thread

Placing an Order…
You can order anytime through my online store at www.thestampinroom.stampinup.net
Use the September Hostess Code 3Y42YFDW at checkout.
Unless your order reaches the $200 threshold…then you will receive free hostess dollars!!

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