TRY A FUN Z-FOLD CARD WITH A POP OUT PANEL - A STAMP HAPPY HOLIDAYS POST🎄

Hi Stampers!

Welcome to week 7 of Stamp Happy Holidays! Today’s project is a fun fold card. It is a Z-fold with a pop out panel in the center. When the card is closed you can see the three separate panels that form the look of layers. This card sits up and displays the different card panels. A focal panel can be added to one or all of the panels. Let’s take a look at the sample cards:

VIDEO CARD

LET’S TRY A Z-FOLD CARD WITH A POP OUT PANEL

WHAT YOU NEED

* Card Base - cardstock cut at 11’ x 4 1/4”

* Front Panel - cardstock or patterned paper - cut at 3 3/4” x 2 1/2” (optional top layer - cut cardstock at 3 1/2” x 2 1/4”)

* Center Panel - cut white or light colored cardstock at 4 1/4” x 3” (optional top layer - cut cardstock at 3 3/4” x 2 1/2”). I used this panel for a sentiment and a space to sign the card.

* Back Panel - cut cardstock or patterned paper at 4 3/4’ x 4”  (optional top layer - cut at 4 1/2”x 3 3/4”)

* Pop Out Mechanism - cut cardstock at 4 1/4” x 2”

* Stamps, inks, strong and regular adhesives, dimensionals, embellishments, etc

WHAT TO DO

* Score card base at 2 3/4”and 5 1/2”, fold on score lines 2 3/4” is a mountain fold, 5 1/2” fold is valley fold; go over folds with bone folder.

* Prepare pop out mechanism - score along 2” side at 1/2”, 1”, and 1 1/2”. Fold score lines, all are mountain folds. Go over folds with bone folder. 

* Prepare panels - layer, stamp, add die cuts ,etc.

* Attach mechanism to the inside of the card by putting the strong adhesive on the left  and right sections of the pop out mechanism. Open the card, line up the mechanism with the score lines. Adhere the section of the mechanism just above the scoreline. Do the same on the other side. Close the card, press along the score line to be sure mechanism is securely in place.

* Adhere back panel to inside of card.

* Place a strip of adhesive on the far left side of the center panel. Push mechanism flat. Center the panel from top to bottom and press into place. 

* Adhere front panel- place adhesive on the left half of the back of the panel. Close card, center panel, press down on left side of panel to be sure the adhesive makes good contact.

* Add embellishments.

SOPHISTICATED HALLOWEEN

SUPPLIES I USED

* Cardstock - Pecan Pie, Very Vanilla

* Patterned Paper - Willow Lane Patterned Collection (Scrapbook.com) * see note below

* Stamps - Cutest Halloween, Potions & Spells (both retired)

* Ink - Pecan Pie

* Dies - Stitched Shapes (retired)

* Embellishments - Copper Sequins - ?

* Stampin’Seal +, Stampin’ Seal (adhesives)

NOTE: The patterned paper I used for this card is what I talk about in the video. I really like the muted colors and the designs. It is definitely Halloween themed, but not overly cutesy and definitely not frightening. I called it sophisticated, and that might not be the best description, but you can see if for yourself at the link below.

WILLOW LANE

VERY MERRY SANTA

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SUPPLIES I USED

* Cardstock - Real Red,  Basic White, Old Olive, Crumb Cake

* Patterned Paper - (retired)

* Stamps - Festive Friends & dies, Itty BittyChristmas (retired)

* Inks - Tuxedo Black (Memento), Real Red; Stampin’ Blends - Real Red, Basic Black, Shaded Spruce, Pretty In Pink, Natural Tones #1000; Glitter Brush- Clear Glimmer (Scrapbook.com)

* Stampin’ Seal Adhesives, dimensionals 

SNOWMAN WISHES

SUPPLIES I USED

* Cardstock - Pool Party, Basic White

* Patterned Paper - (retired)

* Stamp Set - Festive Friends & dies

* Inks - Tuxedo Black (Memento), Pool Party; Stampin’ Blends - Timid Tiger, Pool Party, Fresh Freesia, Summer Splash, Pretty In Pink, Color Lifter; Glitter Brush - Clear Glimmer (Scrapbook.com)

* Stampin’ Seal adhesives, dimensionals 

VIDEO CARD

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SUPPLIES I USED

* Cardstock - Soft Sea Foam, Basic White

* Patterned Paper - (retired)

* Stamps- Festive Friends, 

* Inks - Tuxedo Black (Memento), Real Red; Stampin’ Blends - Shaded Spruce, Timid Tiger, Pretty On Pink, Basic Black, Natural Tones #1000; Glitter Brush - Clear Glimmer (Scrapbook.com)

* Embellishments - Red Bow, Red Dots (retired)

* Stampin’ Seal adhesives, dimensionals 

Z-FOLD CARDS WITH POP OUT PANEL

I hope you give this version of a Z-fold card a try. Thank you for checking in for this week’s project. Until next time . . .

Stamp Happy!

Kim

NOTE: I use mostly Stampin’ Up!®️ products, some are retired and are noted as such. Products from other companies are also noted as such. I include the lists of supplies I use as a reference only. I encourage you to use supplies you have on hand to create your very own versions of the sample cards.

A CLASSIC TREAT HOLDER THAT’S PERFECT FOR BRIGHTENING SOMEONE’S DAY! A STAMP HAPPY HOLIDAYS POST 🎄

Hi Stampers!

Today’s project is a classic. I have created these many times over the years for various occasions. What am I talking about? The Matchbook Treat Holder! It is quick, easy, uses scraps, and brings a smile to the faces of those who receive it. I will share a couple of alternatives that can be used to make this treat holder a bit more versatile. It is the perfect little item to slip into your child’s lunchbox, place on you coworkers’ desks, pop inside a gift basket, use as a table favor, hand out for trick-or-treat, slip into stockings, and more. Let’s look at the samples:

VIDEO

A CLASSIC TREAT HOLDER THAT’S PERFECT FOR BRIGHTENING SOMEONE’S DAY!

WHAT YOU NEED

* Cardstock - cut at 7 3/4” x 3”

* Patterned Paper - cut at 3 1/2” x 2 3/4” (when using directional papers keep in mind the  3 1/2” is the height of the paper and the 2 3/4” is the width)

* Other - stamps, ink, dies, etc for focal image, sentiment; ribbon, 

* Adhesive, dimensionals, stapler or glue dots as an alternative to the staple

* Candy - small individual bags of m&m’s or Skittles, small flat candy bars like Hershey bars or Kit Kats, or Ghirardelli squares. Basically a candy that is somewhat flat, no wider than 2 3/4”, and no taller than 3”.

NOTE: I found some of the candies I used were just a tad too wide (thick) and made it a bit more difficult to close the holder. Here is an alternative measurement and scoring that helps solves this problem:

*Cut cardstock at 8” x 3”. Score along the 8” side at 4 1/4” and 4 3/4”. Everything else remains the same.

WHAT TO DO

* Score cardstock along 7 3/3” side at 3/4”, 4 1/4”, and 4 1/2”. (Or use the alternative cardstock and scoring measurements noted above.) Fold score lines (all are mountain folds), and enforce with a bone folder.

* Cut patterned paper - place 3 1/2” side along the top of the paper trimmer, cut at 3”. This gives you two pieces to decorate the front flap and bottom flap of the holder.

* The two ends of the treat holder are the front. Place the border of the candy of choice along the 3/4” score line. Fold the narrow flap up over the border of the candy wrapper. Staple together in the center a bit more toward the bottom of the flap. (Alternative - Use three - five glue dots - on the back side of the small flap place a glue dots on each end and one in the center right against the score line. Place 2-3 glue dots on the back of the border of the candy wrapper. Fold the flap up, and press over the glue dots to be sure the flap is adhered.

* Using adhesive of choice, adhere the narrow strip of patterned paper along the small flap. Glue the larger piece of patterned paper in place on the larger flap. 

* Add sentiment, focal image, etc. 

* Slip the larger flap under the smaller one to close the holder, just like a matchbook. 

SPOOKTACULAR BOO!

SUPPLIES I USED

* Cardstock - Timid Tiger, Basic White, Basic Black

* Patterned Paper - Hey Pumpkin (Doodlebug Designs Inc.)

* Stamps - Trick or Tweet (retired)

* Onk - Tuxedo Black (Memento)

* Dies - Tricks & Treats (retired). Everyday Details (retired)

* Ribbon - Black Glitter Organdy Ribbon (retired)

* Adhesive, stapler / staple, candy

CANDY BRIGHT

SUPPLIES I USED

* Cardstock - Lemon Lime Twist

* Patterned Paper - Hey Pumpkin (Doodlebug Designs Inc.)

* Ribbon - Open Weave Ribbon - Polished Pink (retired)

* Adhesive, stapler/staple, candy

THANKSGIVING PLAIDS

SUPPLIES I USED

* Cardstock - Early Espresso, Very Vanilla

* Patterned Paper - Cozy Patterned Collection (Scrapbook.com)

* Stamps - Day of Thanks (retired)

* Inks - Early Espresso; Stampin’ Blends - Crumb Cake, Poppy Parade, Cloud Cover

* Dies - Layering Circles, Layering Scalloped Circles (retired)

* Adhesive, dimensionals, glue dots, candy

NEW YEAR’S CHEER

SUPPLIES I USED

* Cardstock - Pool Party, Basic White

* Patterned Paper - Snow Much Fun (Doodlebug Designs Inc.)

* Stamps- Good Greetings (retired)

* Ink - Pool Party

* Ribbon - Silver 1/8” Ribbon (retired)

* Die - Something Fancy (retired)

* Embellishments -  Pearls & Snowflakes (Buttons Galore)

* Adhesive, dimensionals, stapler / staple, candy

VIDEO PROJECTS

 

GIVE THANKS 

SUPPLIES I USED

* Cardstock - Pecan Pie, Very Vanilla

* Patterned Paper - Cozy Patterned Collection (Scrapbook.com)

* Good Greetings (retired)

* Ink - Pecan Pie

* Punch - Double Oval (retired)

* Ribbon - Satin Edged Ribbon (retired)

* Adhesive, dimensionals, glue dots, candy

SANTA’S COMING

SUPPLIES I USED

* Cardstock - Poppy Parade, Basic White

* Patterned Paper - Candy Cane Lane (Doodlebug Designs Inc.)

* Stamps - Festive Friends

* Ink - Poppy Parade

* Dies - Stylish Shapes

* Adhesive, dimensionals, stapler/ staples, candy

MATCHBOOK TREAT HOLDERS

Thanks for checking out this week’s Stamp Happy Holidays post.  Today’s project is quick and easy to create, can be made with scraps, and brings smiles to the faces of those who receive it. That is why this design is a classic. Why not give it a try? Until next time … 

Stamp Happy!

Kim

NOTE - As always, I use mostly Stampin’ Up! products, some are retired and noted as such. Products from other companies are noted as such. I provide supply lists as a reference only. I am not affiliated with, nor do I receive compensation from, any company, manufacturer, or other entity. I encourage you to use the supplies you have at home to create your version of these treat holders.

CREATE A CARD WITH A SPOOKY SURPRISE FOR A STAMP HAPPY HALLOWEEN - A STAMP HAPPY HOLIDAYS BONUS POST 🎃

Hi Stampers!

Today we are going to do something a bit different. This post and corresponding video are bonus entries to my Stamp Happy Holidays series. Welcome to Stamp Happy Halloween! I realize not everyone celebrates Halloween or makes cards for the holiday but you can still get value from this post. The card layouts can be used for any card. The product I am focusing on can be used on cards and paper crafting projects for any occasion. 

So, what is so special about these cards? On each card I used Neon Glossy Gel from Lisa Horton Crafts. The glossy gels are similar to embossing paste. I used the gel with stencils, and I also applied it directly to paper, let it dry, then stamped an image on it, and die cut the image. These gels come in 8 different colors. They are creamy, and very glossy, and definitely have a neon look. They add a little extra fun to cards, because the gel will glow in the dark! This characteristic makes the gels perfect for Halloween paper crafting projects! Let’s take a peek at the sample cards:

WHAT I USED

Aren’t these colors great? I love their bright boldness!!!

I ordered the Neon Glossy Gels from HERE

Here are swatches of the gels on white cardstock (left), and on black cardstock (right).

Colors from top left to bottom left and top right to bottom right

Blossom, Cerise, Marmalade, Lemon Peel, Apple, Malachite, Summer Sky, and Lilac

Here are the same sets of swatches photographed in the dark.

Yes, they truly do glow in the dark after exposure to light.

NOTE - I am not affiliated with, nor do I receive compensation from Lisa Horton Crafts or any other manufacturer, company, or other entity. I am simply sharing a fun product I came across recently. 

VIDEO

CREATE A CARD WITH A SPOOKY SURPRISE FOR A STAMP GAPPY HALLOWEEN!

BEST WITCHES AND STARS

HOW IT LOOKS IN THE DARK

SUPPLIES I USED

* Cardstock - Granny Apple Green, Secret Sea, Basic White

* Stamps - Best Witches, Bag of Bones (both retired)

* Stencil - Hearts & Stars (retired)

* Ink - Tuxedo Black (Memento), Granny Apple Green, Berry Burst; Stampin’ Blends - Natural Tones #1000, Bubble Bath, Cajun Craze, Darling Duckling, Berry Burst, Daffodil Delight, Gray Granite, Purple Posey (retired), Parakeet Party (retired)

* Neon Glossy Gel - Cerise (Lisa Horton Crafts)

* Adhesive, dimensionals

HOCUS POCUS CARD

HOW IT LOOKS IN THE DARK

SUPPLIES I USED

* Cardstock - Garden Green Basic Black, Basic White

* Stamps - Bewitching, Potions & Spells (both retired)

* Stencil - Twinkle (Tim Holtz, Stampers Anonymous)

* Punch - Witch Hat Builder (retired)

* Die - Fifty States (Honey Bee Stamps)

* Ink - Tuxedo Black (Memento)

* Neon Glossy Gel - Apple (Lisa Horton Crafts)

* Embellishments - Shimmer Star Foamm Stickers

* Adhesive and dimensionals

KIND OF CREEPY

HOW IT LOOKS IN THE DARK

SUPPLIES I USED

* Cardstock - Soft Succulent (retired), Basic Gray, Basic White

* Stamps - Boo To You (retired)

* Stencil - Dots (?)

* Neon Glossy Gel - Malachite (Lisa Horton Crafts)

* Inks - Tuxedo Black (Memento), Basic Gray; Stampin’ Blends - Smoky Slate, Night of Navy, Cloud Cover, Soft Sea Foam, Lemon Lolly

* Dies - Nested Essentials

* Punch - 1/2” circle

* Adhesive and dimensionals

THREE GHOSTS 

HOW IT LOOKS IN THE DARK

SUPPLIES I USED

* Cardstock - Basic Black, Basic White, Iridescent Glimmer (retired)

* Dies - Tricks & Treats (retired)

* Stencil - ? (retired)

* Stamps - Potions & Spells (retired)

* Ink - Tuxedo Black (Memento)

* Neon Glossy Gel - Marmalade (Lisa Horton Crafts)

* Adhesive & dimensionals

TOIL & TROUBLE

HOW IT LOOKS IN THE DARK

SUPPLIES I USED

* Cardstock - Basic Black, Basic White, Basic Gray

* Patterned Paper - (retired)

* Stamps - Potions & Spells and dies (retired)

* Ink - Tuxedo Black (Memento); Stampin’ Blends - Basic Black, Smoky Slate, Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie, Timid Tiger, Ivory

* Neon Glossy Gel - Marmalade (Lisa Horton Crafts)

* Dies - Essential Nesting Dies

* Adhesive and dimensionals

GHOSTLY GREETINGS

HOW IT LOOKS IN THE DARK

SUPPLIES I USED

* Cardstock- Basic Black, Basic White, Glow In the Dark Specialty Paper (retired)

* Stamps - Cutest Halloween & punch (retired)

* Dies - Word Wishes (retired)

* Punch - Witch Hat Builder (retired)

* Neon Glossy Gels - Blossom, Lemon Peel, Apple, Summer Sky, Lilac (Lisa Horton Crafts)

* Adhesive and dimensionals

GLOW IN THE DARK CARDS

I had so much fun using these Neon Glossy Gels to create fun Halloween cards.i think the gels are great for Halloween cards, of course, and they add fun to kids’ birthday cards too. Honestly, they are a bright and fun addition to any card. 

TIPS

Here are a few tips and observations I have after using these Neon Glossy Neon Glossy Gels:

* The gels have an odor. It is not fumes, just a bit of an odor. It is noticeable, but not overwhelming.

* Cover your work area. Once the gel dries, there is a good chance it is not going anywhere.

* Have a  container of soapy water close by; these gels are similar to embossing paste. Place your stencils and palette knives in the water to soak until you can clean them properly.

* The gels work well with stencils, but also can be spread on cardstock, dry, stamp on it (I used my heat tool to make sure the ink was dry), die cut, etc. 

* I allowed the backgrounds and other pieces to air dry several hours. As stated above I did use my heat tool to dry a couple of pieces. 

* The colors will appear a bit different on white cardstock than on black or dark colored cardstock.  

That is all for today. Thank you for dropping in for the Stamp Happy Halloween presentation.  Until next time . . .

Stamp Happy!

Kim

NOTE - As always, I use mostly Stampin’ Up!®️ products, many are retired, and are noted as such. Products from other companies are also noted as such. In general I urge you to use what you have to create your own versions of the sample cards. Some of you may have some theNeon Glossy Gels in your stash, but I would guess most of you do not. I am sharing the product, because I have had a ball using it, and maybe you will too.