TENT TOPPER FUN FOLD, A CLASSIC FOLD WITH A TWIST

Hi Stampers!

Today I am sharing another easy fun fold that is perfect for summer card making, - THE TENT TOPPER CARD! This card consists of a 4 1/4” square card with an image (topper) that extends beyond the top of the card. This creates a card that is 5 1/2” x 4 1/4”, and fits perfectly in an A-2 sized envelope. The first time I created one of these cards was sometime in 2009, and I used the fold for my Christmas cards that year. Back then we would stamp our image on white cardstock, use a circle punch or die to cut it out (also used other shapes). Then we would cut larger circles from colored cardstock to mat the focal image. This piece would be adhered toward the top of the card, and the tent topper card was finished! I still create the tent topper this way, but now that I have a plethora of stamps with coordinating dies, I changed up the way I make my tent topper cards! Let’s take a peek at the sample cards:

The top left card is what I call a classic tent topper card. For the others I replaced the stamped focal image on die cut circles with die cut images. 
 

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TENT TOPER FUN FOLD WITH A TWIST

WHAT YOU NEED

* Card Base - cardstock cut at 8 1/2” x 4 1/4” scored and folded at 4 1/4”

* Mat Layer - cardstock or patterned paper cut at 4” x 4” (optional)

* Topper - stamped images with coordinating dies (larger images work well)

* Backing - cardstock cut with die to back focal image.

* Inside Panel - white or light cardstock cut at 4” x 4”

* Other - greeting, inks, embellishments, adhesives, etc

WHAT TO DO

* Prepare 4 1/4” square card base.

* Cut mat layer and inside panel 

* Stamp focal image, add color, and die cut, also die cut another shape from cardstock for the backing.

* Adhere the backing to the focal image.

* Greeting- stamp directly on card base or on mat layer or on other Cardstock. 

* Inside panel - stamp sentiment and/ or images on it if you like, and adhere to inside of card.

* Mat layer - adhere to card front.

* Focal Panel - line card up along a 4 1/4” x 5 1/2” piece of paper so the bottom of your card lines up with the bottom of the paper. The goal is to create a card that has a maximum width of 4 1/4” and a height of 5 1/2”. Place adhesive or dimensionals along the lower portion of the focal piece and remove backings. Line up top of image with top of paper. From the top of the image to the bottom of your card there should be a distsnce of 5 1/2”.  Press on image to adhere dimensionals to card.

* Add greeting if you have not done so.

* Embellish

NOTE : Most of my supplies come from Stampin’ Up!®️, many are retired and noted as such. Products from other companies are noted as such. I encourage you to use what you have to create your versions of the Tent Topper Card.

CLASSIC TENT TOPPER BIRTHDAY

This card is an example of the Tent Topper cards I was taught to make a way back in 2009. Just stamp an image, color it, use a large punch or dies or other tools to cut cardstock into a circle, mat with coordinating cardstock, and pop on top of a 4 1/4” square card. The goal was to create a twist on the typical A-2 size card. Were circles the only shape used to top the card? No sometimes I used squares or rectangles! 

WHAT I USED

* Cardstock Basic Black, Basic White, Poppy Parade

* Patterned Paper - I made my own

* Stamps- Tap Tap Tap (retired), On the Ocean (retired)

* Ink - Tuxedo Black (Memento); Stampin’ Blends - Gray Granite, Basic Black, Poppy Parade, Wild Wheat (retired)

* Embellishments - Say Cheese Glossy Enamel Dots (Simple Stories)

LARGE STAMP DIE CUT BIRTHDAY

I changed up the Tent Topper cards design just a tad by switching out the classic topper for a large die cut image. The image was colored with alcohol markers which bleed through the white cardstock. I cut out the mermaid shape from colored cardstock and adhered that cut out to the back side of the image. This gives the card more of a “finished” look, and it adds a bit of strength to the image. I used an embossing folder to add a bit of interest to the mat layer.

WHAT I USED

* Cardstock - Bermuda Bay (retired), Summer Splash, Basic White

* Stamps - Sea You Soon & die (Trinity Stamps), Best Day (retired). Pirates & Mermaids (retired)

* Embossing Folder - Stampin’ Up!(retired)

* Inks - Tuxedo Black (Memento), Bermuda Bay (retired); Stampin’ Blends - Pool Party, Summer Splash, Timid Tiger, PetuniaPop, Lemon Lime Twist, SmokySlate, Daffodil Delight, Pretty In Pink

* Shimmer pen -clear (Scrapbook.com)

* Die - Bitty Banners (retired)

* Embellishments - Glitter Enamel Dots (Simple Stories)

MEDIUM SIZED DIE CUT IMAGES BIRTHDAY CARD

Here is an example of how medium sized dies can be used as a topper for the card. Although I used patterned paper for the flip flops, instead of coloring them with alcohol markers, I still die cut cardstock backings for each flip flop for that “finished” look. 

WHAT I USED

* Cardstock - Fresh Freesia, Basic White

* Patterned Papers - (retired)

* Stamps - Flippin’ Fabulous (Honey Bee Stamps)

* Dies - Flip Flops (Honey Bee Stamps), Deckled Rectangles (retired)

* Ink - Highland Heather

* Embellishments - Enamel Dots (Simple Stories)

LARGER DIE CUT  IMAGE BIRTHDAY CARD

Here is another Tent Topper card featuring a larger die cut image. For this card I used no mat. Everything is adhered to, and stamped directly on the card front.

WHAT I USED

* Cardstock - BalmyBlue, Pumpkin Pie, Basic White, Pacific Point (retired)

* Dies - Hot Air Balloon (Scrapbook.com); Give It a Whirl (retired)

* Stamps - Best Day (retired) Lift Me Up (retired)

* Ink - BalmyBlue

SMALL DIE CUT IMAGES FOR TOPPER CHRISTMAS CARD

Here is my Christmas card for this week. It is also an example of how smaller dies can be used as the topper for Tent Topper cards. 

WHAT I USED

* Cardstock - Basic White, Balmy Blue

* Patterned Paper - (retired)

* Stamps - Jolly Snowmen & dies (Crafter’s Companion), Holly Jolly Wishes (retired)

* Inks - Tuxedo Black (Memento), Balmy Blue; Stampin’ Blends - Basic Black Poppy Parade, Balmy Blue, Daffodil Delight, Old Olive, Gray Granite, Old Olive, Call Me Clover (retired); Shimmer Pen, clear (Scrapbook.com)

* Dies - Stylish Shapes

VIDEO CARD

Here is the video card which features the classic circle topper with an added fussy cut image popped up on dimensionals for interest. 

WHAT I USED

* Cardstock - Evening Evergreen (retired), Basic White, various shades of green cardstock scraps

* Patterned Paper -(retired)

* Stamps - Campology, Let’s Set Sail, Best Day (all retired)

* Inks - Evening Evergreen, Pebbled Path (both retired)

* Dies - Circle Dies - 3 1/4” diameter (Spellbinders), Wavy Circles (Scrapbook.com)

TENT TOPPER CARDS

The Tent Topper Card is quick and easy! You can dress it up, or keep it simple! It is a bit different from a typical A-2 card, but fits just fine inside an A-2 sized envelope! Keep it classic or add your own twist to this great fun fold!

That’s all for today! Thank you so much for stopping by. Until next time . . .

Stamp Happy!

Kim

OFFSET GATE FOLD - A SUPER FAST & EASY FUN FOLD

Hi Stampers!

This month we’ll close out the summer with a few quick and easy fun fold cards. The basic cards go together in no time. Of course, you can keep the cards simple or dress them up as much as you like. Today we will take a look at a fun fold card that is easy to make and goes together quickly! This card design allows for a lot of options. The card calls for patterned paper panels that can be cut from scraps. Cut two of each panel and adhere them both on the outside and the inside of the card, or cut one of each panel and adhere them only on the outside. Place the smaller flap to the right or put it to the left. It’s all up to you! Lots of options, that’s the beauty of the OFFSET GATE FOLD CARD. Let’s look at the sample cards:

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OFFSET GATE FOLD - A SUPER FAST AND EASY 

FUN FOLD CARD

WHAT YOU NEED

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

* Patterned Papers - cut one at 4”x 3 1/2” and one at 4” x 1 1/2” (cut 2 each if you want to put the panels inside the card as well)

* Inside Panel  - white or light colored cardstock cut at 5 1/4” x 4”

* Stamps, Die Cuts, Inks, Sentiment Labels, Embellishments, etc.

WHAT TO DO

* Score card base on 11” side at 3 3/4” and 9 1/4”.

* Fold score lines toward center of card (mountain folds).

* Use bone folder to burnish folds.

* Decide if you want the smaller flap on the left or right side of the card.

* Adhere the pattern papers to the outside flaps. If opting to put patterned papers inside the card, adhere them to the backside of the card flaps.

* Stamp inside panel, and adhere to inside of card.

* Adhere images to front of card. Adhere greeting to smaller flap, allowing it to extend beyond the flap.

* Add embellishments.

Supplies are from Stampin’ Up!®️, unless otherwise noted. Many of the items I use are no longer available. I encourage you to use supplies you have on hand to create your versions of the cards.

CHEERS TO YOUR BIRTHDAY

INSIDE OF CARD

WHAT I USED

* Cardstock - Strawberry Slush, Basic White, Powdered Pink (retired)

* Patterned Papers- Celebratory Sips

* Stamps - Cheers & Sips, Round We Go

* Inks - Strawberry Slush

* Dies - Nested Essentials 

* Embellishments - 2027-27 In Color Flat Pearls - Strawberry Slush

* Dimensionals

( I fussy cut the drink images from the patterned paper)

MAKE A SPLASH BIRTHDAY CARD

INSIDE OF CARD

WHAT I USED

* Cardstock - Pumpkin Pie, Peach Pie, Melon Mambo, BerryBurst, Basic White, Summer Splash, Lemon Lime Twist, Lemon Lolly, Polished Pink (retired), Basic White, Basic Black

* Patterned Papers - Friends of the Ocean (retired)

* Dies - Beach Ball, Mini Crab (Scrapbook.com)

* Ink - Pumpkin Pie

* Stamps - Make a Splash, PicturePerfect Birthday (both retired)

* Embellishments - Translucent Aquas Enamel Dots (Hero Arts)

* Dimensionals

ADVENTUROUS BIRTHDAY

INSIDE OF CARD

WHAT I USED

* Cardstock - Basic White, Bermuda Bay (retired)

* Patterned Paper - (retired)

* Inks - Tuxedo Black (Memento), Bermuda Bay (retired); Stampin’ Blends - Basic Black, Smoky Slate, Lemon Lolly, Azure Afternoon, Lemon Lime Twist; Wink of Stella - clear

* Stamps - Petal to the Metal, Loads of Fun, Best Day (all are retired)

* Dies - Everyday Details (retired)

* Embellishments - Faceted Gems (retired)

* Dimensionals

SNOWMAN CHRISTMAS

INSIDE OF CARD

WHAT I USED

* Cardstock - Lemon Lime Twist, Basic White

* Patterned Papers- Candy Cane Lane (Doodlebug Design Inc.)

* Stamps - Snowmen Peekers &dies (Pink and Main), Family Christmas, Christmas Greetings (both from Waffle Flower)

* Inks - Poppy Parade, Tuxedo Black (Memento); Stampin’ Blends - Basic Black, Smoky Slate, Pumpkin Pie, Bubble Bath, Poppy Parade, Lemon Lime Twist, Cloud Cover, Color Lifter; Wink of Stella (clear)

* Dies - Deckled Rectangles (retired)

* Embellishments - Easter Assortment Enamel Dots (Doodlebug Designs Inc)

* Dimensionals

VIDEO CARD

INSIDE OF CARD

SUPPLIES I USED

* Card Stock - Cajun Craze, Basic  Beige

* Patterned Paper - Timeless Plaid

* Stamps - Vintage Leaves & dies (retired), Mini Happy Birthday (Scrapbook.com)

* Inks - Cajun Craze, Pumpkin Pie, Timid Tiger, Crushed Curry, Pecan Pie,Early Espresso

* Embellishments- Glitter Enamel Dots (Simple Stories)

* Dimensionals

OFFSET GATE FOLD CARDS

The Offset Gate Fold Card is so easy to create! It is the perfect way to show off your patterned papers and use up more scraps.  Why not give it a try?

That’s all for today. Thanks for stopping by. Until next time . . .

Stamp Happy!

Kim

USE ONE 3 3/4” SQUARE FOR A QUICK & EASY CARD

Hi Stampers!

Today I am using a 3 3/4” square piece of patterned paper to create an interesting card layout. I call it a 3 3/4” Square Triangle Card Layout. Simply cut the square in half diagonally from top right to bottom left, adhere these pieces to the top left and bottom right corners of a piece of 5 1/4” x 4” piece of cardstock, or adhere it directly to the card base. Add a greeting in the diagonal space between the two pieces of paper, and you have a card!. Let’s take a look at the sample cards:

VERSIONS OF CARDS WITH OPTIONAL CARDSTOCK STRIPS

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USE A 3 3/4” SQUARE OF PATTERNED PAPER 

TO CREATE A QUICK CARD

WHAT YOU NEED

* Card Base - A-2 size - 8 1/2” x 5 1/2” scored and folded at 4 1/4”or 11’ x 4 1/4” scored and folded at 5 1/2”

* Mat -White or light cardstock cut at 5 1/4” x 4” (optional)

* Patterned Paper - one piece cut at 3 3/4”x 3 3/4” 

* Printer Paper - one piece cut at 3 3/4” square (optional)

* Cardstock Strips - 2 of coordinating or contrasting color cut at 5 1/2” x 1/8” (optional)

* Repositional Adhesive or low tack tape (optional)

* Inside Panel - white or light colored cardstock cut at 5 1/4” x 4”

* Stamps, Inks, Adhesives, Embellishments to finish the card

WHAT TO DO

* Cut patterned paper in half diagonally from the top right corner to the bottom left - be aware of directional papers.

* If adding optional strip of cardstock, adhere it to the triangle pieces now. Trim ends if needed.

* Cut printer paper in same manner.

* Using the repositional adhesive or low tack tape, adhere the printer paper triangles to the top left and bottom right corners of the mat. This is a mask to help with greeting placement.

* Stamp a greeting in the diagonal space between the two pieces of printer paper

* Remove printer paper masks and adhere patterned triangles in place.

 (If you are not using a mat place the masks in the corners of the card base leaving even borders along the top and side. Stamp your greeting on the card, remove the masks.)

* Stamp and decorate the inside panel, then adhere it to the inside of the card.

For today’s cards supplies are from Stampin’ Up!®️ unless otherwise noted. 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY NUTS & BOLTS

I created this card using the directions above. It is a quick and easy card to create and requires just a few supplies.

WHAT I USED

* Cardstock - Gray Granite and Basic White

* Patterned Paper - Trusty Tool Box (retired)

* Ink - Real Red

* Stamps - Big Day, Happiest Birthday - inside (both retired)

* Embellishments (retired)

COLORFUL BIG BIRTHDAY

This card was created as stated above, except the two patterned paper triangles were adhered to the card with dimensionals.

WHAT I USED

* Cardstock - Lost Lagoon and Very Vanilla

* Patterned Paper - (retired)

* Ink - Real Red

* Stamps - Biggest Wish, Seaside View- inside (both retired)

* Embellishments- Colorful Dots (retired)

WITH 1/8” STRIPS OF CARDSTOCK ADDED

FLORAL HELLO

For this card I used the alternative instructions and adhered the patterned paper triangles directly to the cardbase. No stamping required for the greeting. I used a die, cut out 5, and stacked them to give it dimension. 

WHAT I USED

* Cardstock - Petal Pink, Misty Moonlight, Basic White (inside)

* Patterned Paper - Essentials Collection (Violet Studio)

* Ink - Glitter Pen

* Die - Hello Word Die (Scrapbook.com)

* Embellishments - Basic Pearls (retired)

BLUE CHRISTMAS

For this card I used a blue mat layer as opposed to a white one. I stamped images in the space between the two triangles. The triangles are popped up on dimensionals. The greeting is stamped and die cut. again, I stacked several die cuts to add dimensional.

WHAT I USED

* Cardstock - Night of Navy, Misty Moonlight, Misty Moonlight Two Tone, Basic White

* Patterned Paper - (retired)

* Ink - Misty Moonlight

* Stamps - Essential Sentiments, Holiday Cheer - inside (Waffle Flower); Whimsical Trees (retired)

* Embellishments - Marine Life Enamel Dots (Altenew)

VIDEO CARDS

NO 1/8” STRIPS

WHAT I USED

* Cardstock - Night of Navy, Basic White, Parakeet Party (retired)

* Patterned Paper - (retired)

* Ink - Night of Navy

* Stamps - Stellar Birthday (retired)

* Dies - Stylish Shapes

* Embellishments - Enamel Stickers (Paige Adams)

WITH 1/8” STRIPS

I used the same supplies for this card as for the previous one except I used the two 1/8” strips of cardstock to border the triangles. And I substituted the Shimmer Star Foam Stickers (Stampin’ Up!) for the Enamel Stickers (Paige Adams) I used on the previous card. 

3 3/4” SQUARE TRIANGLE CARDS

This design is quick, easy, and uses scraps. There are so many options; use a mar, don’t use a mat, use dimensionals or just adhere the triangles to the card base. Stamp the greeting or use a die cut greeting. It is just a tad different from what is expected, so it’s a nice little surprise for the recipient. I hope you give this a try. Until next time. . .

Stamp Happy!

Kim