THERE IS STILL TIME TO CREATE THESE FUN FOLD CARDS FOR CHRISTMAS - A STAMP HAPPY HOLIDAY POST

Hi Stampers!

Time is flying by! It’s mid-November already!!! If your Holiday cards are finished, congratulations! That is wonderful! If you are getting close to finishing, good job! You will finish soon! If you have yet to begin . . . that is fine. No need to panic. There is still time to create lovely cards to send Holiday greetings to family and friends! The two fun folds I am sharing today are easy to create, accommodate any style, and go together quickly. One card is a Joy Fold Card. This is (in my mind) a classic fun fold. The second card is what I call a Cut and Flip, Flap Card. The cards are different, but similar, so let’s take a look:

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THERE IS STILL TIME TO CREATE THESE 

FUN FOLD CARDS FOR CHRISTMAS!

THE JOY FOLD CARD

The Joy Fold Card is basically a card in a card. There are different versions of this card in that measurements vary a bit. That is one reason this card is a classic card fold, it can be customized to fit your focal image or greeting. 

CUTE PENGUIN JOY FOLD CARD

INSIDE THE CARD

HOW TO MAKE A JOY FOLD CARD

* Main card base - cardstock cut at 8 1/4” x 4 1/4” scored along the 8 1/4” side at 2 3/4”. Fold as usual. The shorter side is the front of the card. The fold should be at the left.

* Smaller card - 🔘 cut cardstock at 6” x 3” along 6” side score and fold at 3”. This card will open from the right. The fold will be to the right. Put adhesive on the back side of the small card. Remember, the card opens from the right, or opposite of a normal side fold card. Adhere it centered on the inside of the main card base.

   🔘 The size of the small card can be modified to fit the focal image and / or greeting. For my sample card I cut the small card at 6” x 3 3/4”, scored at 3” along the 6” side.

SUPPLIES I USED

* Card bases - Pool Party cardstock (Stampin’ Up!®️)

* Other cardstock - Pool Party scrap cut with die for greeting, Basic White cut at 3 1/2” x 2 3/4” for inside the small card, white cardstock scrap to stamp focal image.

* Patterned paper - Pattern #1 - cut one piece at 5 1/4” x 4” and one piece at 4” x 2 1/2”; Pattern #2 - three pieces, cut 1 at 4” x 2 1/2” and two at 3 1/2” 2 3/4” from Snow Pine Lodge (Simple Stories)

* Die - Nested Essentials Dies (Stampin’ Up!

THE CUT AND FLIP, FLAP CARD

This card fold uses the entire card base, just in a different way than usual. Basically, the card front is “cut” in half, and the piece is “flipped,” and becomes a “flap” on which to place a focal point and / or greeting.

POLAR BEAR CUT, FLIP, FLAP CARD

INSIDE THE CARD

HOW TO MAKE A CUT AND FLIP, FLAP CARD

* Card base - cut cardstock at 11” x 4 1/4” and score at 5 1/2”

* Place cardstock in trimmer with 11” side along the top. Cut at 2 3/4” - this creates the flap that will be placed horizontally on the card front

* Light colored or white cardstock for inside panel cut at 4” x 2 3/4”

* Patterned paper - cut one piece at 5 1/4” x 4”, cut 3 at 4” x 2 1/2”

* The flap - place patterned paper,  die cut focal image (or stamped image) and greeting on the flap 

* Place patterned paper on the card front and on the inside panels of the card

* Place adhesive on the back of the left side of the flap, center it and press to adhere to card

* Adhere the inside panel to the card by opening the card with front of card facing down. Lie the inside panel face down on the card front, line it up with the flap. Put adhesive on the back of the panel, make sure it is still lined up with the flap. Close the back of the card over the panel and press to make sure the panel adheres to the card. The inside panel should be perfectly lined up with the front flap.

SUPPLIES I USED

* Card base - Lost Lagoon cardstock (Stampin’ Up!)

* Inside panel - Pool Party cardstock (Stampin’ Up!)

* Patterned Paper - Flap - Snow Pine Lodge (Simple Stories); Stampin’ Up! (retired)

* Other cardstock - Basic White (Stampin’ Up!) for stamping and die cutting

* Stamps - Polar Bears and coordinating die (Crafter’s Companion); Family Christmas Sentiments (Waffle Flower)

* Inks - Memento Tuxedo Black; Stampin’ Blends - Smoky Slate, Pretty In Pink (Stampin’ Up!)

* Embellishments - Loose White Snowflakes (Stampin’ Up!)

* Adhesive

🔘 I die cut my bears image the die cut four more. I stacked the die cuts - glued one on top of the other, to add dimension. You can use dimensionals or foam tape to achieve the same look.

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COW-OLERS JOY FOLD

SUPPLIES I USED

* Card base - Real Red cardstock (Stampin’ Up!)

* Small card - Real Red cardstock cut at 7” x 3 3/4” score on 7” side at 3 1/2” (sized to fit image)

* Inside greeting - Basic White cardstock (Stampin’ Up!) -3 1/2” x 3 1/4”

* Greeting - Basic White, Real Red mat - cut to fit greeting

* Patterned Paper - Stampin’ Up! (retired)

* Inks - Memento Tuxedo Black, Real Red; Stampin’ Blends (Stampin’ Up!) - Shaded Spruce, Real Red, Poppy Parade, Crumb Cake, Smoky Slate, Basic Black, Bubble Bath, Wild Wheat, Natural Tones 1000

* Stamps - Christmas Cow-olers ( ©️Trinity Stamps)

POLAR WINTER CUT AND FLIP, FLAP CARD

In the video you will se I had forgotten to cut the patterned paper for the front flap of this card. I have added that paper, and I changed the greeting by removing the banner. I stamped the greeting directly on the patterned paper, and added a few snowflakes. I like this version a lot better.

SUPPLIES I USED

* Card base - Night of Navy (Stampin’ Up!)

* Inside greeting - a basic White and Night of Navy (mat)

* Inks - Smokey Slate, Night of Navy; Stampin’ Blends - Smoky Slate and Color Lifter

* Patterned paper - Stampin’ Up! (retired)

* Stamps - Hello Winter (©️Scrapbook.com) Whimsical Trees and Beary Cute (©️ Stampin’ Up! retired)

* Embellishments - Snow Swirl (Buttons and More)

EASY FUN FOLD FOR QUICK HOLIDAY CARDS

That’s it for today. Thank you for stopping by. Until next time . . .

Stamp Happy!

Kim

SUPPLY SOURCES

I am not affiliated with nor do I receive compensation from any company or other entity. Supply sources are listed as a resource only.

I use Stampin’ Up! cardstock, alcohol markers (Stampin’ Blends) and inks (mostly). Other products used and manufacturers are listed in supply lists for each card. All products are available at the time of posting, unless otherwise noted. 

Stampin’ Up! products can be purchased at STAMPINUP.COM

Other products can be purchased from various outlets. I purchased mine at SCRAPBOOK.COM

A FUN FOLD & A FUN LAYOUT FOR FUN CHRISTMAS CARDS - A STAMP HAPPY HOLIDAYS POST

Hi Stampers!

It is almost the middle of November! I have almost completed my cards. How about you? Have you finished your cards? Almost finished? Halfway finished? Haven’t even started? Whatever your situation today’s cards might be the answer for you. One is a fun fold, that goes together fairly quickly. The second card is a quick and easy layout that features two coordinating patterns for twice the festive fun! Let’s take a look:

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A FUN FOLD & A FUN LAYOUT FOR FUN CHRISTMAS CARES

DIAMOND Z FOLD CARD

Two score lines and a bit of trimming is all it takes to turn a card base into this Diamond Z Fold card. 

CARD BASE 

*Cut cardstock at 11” 4 1/4” along the 11” side score at 2 1/8” an 5 1/2”

* Place 4 1/4” side of cardstock - the portion that is the smaller rectangle - at top of trimmer. Move over to 2 1/8” and mark this point with a pencil. This is the midpoint.

* Line up midpoint with one of the ends of the score line (at 2 1/8”) in cutting tray of trimmer - cut. Repeat on opposite side. This forms a point.

* Fold the score lines - 2 1/8” score line is a mountain fold, the next phone is a valley fold.

PATTERNED PAPER

* Cut 1 piece at 5 1/4” x 4”

* Cut 2 pieces at 4” x 3 1/8” 

OTHER CARDSTOCK 

* Cut 2 pieces of white cardstock at 2 3/4” x 2 3/4” for focal panel and inside panel. These pieces will be oriented as a diamond shape.

* Optional cardstock (or patterned paper layer) 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”

OTHER SUPPLIES

* Stamps for images and greetings

* Inks and other coloring tools

* Adhesives

SUPPLIES I USED

* Cardstock - Pool Party, Highland Heather, and Basic White (all Stampin’ Up!®️)

* Inks - Memento Tuxedo Black; Pool Party; Stampin’ Blends - Basic Gray, Pool Party, Balmy Blue, Smoky Slate, Pretty In Pink, Granny Apple Green (Stampin’ Up!)

* Patterned Paper - (Stampin’ Up! - retired)

* Stamp set - Warm & Toasty (Stampin’ Up! - retired)

INSIDE OF CARD

SOURCE FOR THIS CARD

* I have seen a few versions of this card. Most of the measurements I used for my version came from a tutorial by Juli Baca. Her website is SUNNYDAYSTAMPING.COM  and can be viewed HERE.

DIAGONAL CUT LAYOUT

This diagonal cut card layout is perfect for creating two cards at once. The card can be created in either a portrait or a landscape version.

CARD BASE - cut two

* Cardstock - 8 1/2” x 5 1/2” scored and folded at 4 1/4”

OTHER CARDSTOCK - cut two of each

* Cardstock for mat 5 1/4” x 4”

* Cardstock for inside panel - white 5 1/4” x 4”

* Cardstock for greeting cut with a die or punch that fits your greeting of choice

* Cardstock for greeting mat cut with die or punch that is a bit larger than the greeting

* Cardstock for focal image

PATTERNED PAPER

* Two pieces with different, but coordinating patterns. (Paper pads or packs usually contain some designs that coordinate with one another.) Cut each of these at 5” x 4 1/4”. Pay attention to directional patterns. Cut them in a way to insure your card will be oriented in the direction of your choice (portrait or landscape).

OTHER SUPPLIES

* Stamps, dies, or punches for focal image and greeting

* Inks, alcohol markers

* Embellishments

* Dimensionals, adhesives

SUPPLIES I USED

* Cardstock - Granny Apple Green, Poppy Parade, Basic White (Stampin’ Up!)

* Patterned paper - Stampin’ Up! (retired)

* Stamps - Jolly Friends (Stampin’ Up! - retired); Holiday Cheer (Waffle Flower)

* Punch - Santa Hat Builder (Stampin’ Up! - retired)

* Dies -Deckled Rectangles Dies (Stampin’ Up!)

* Inks - Memento Tuxedo Black; Wink of Stella - (clear); Poppy Parade, Granny Apple Green (Stampin’ Up!); Stampin’ Blends - Granny Apple Green, Balmy Blue, Daffodil Delight, Pretty In Pink, Ivory

* Embellishments - Classic Christmas (Trinity Stamps)

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SNOWMAN FRIENDS CARD

SUPPLIES I USED

* Card base - Parakeet Party cardstock (Stampin’ Up! - retired) cut at 8 1/2” x 5 1/2” scored and folded at 4 1/4”

* Focal panel mat - Sweet Sorbet cardstock (Stampin’ Up! - retired) cut at 5 1/4” x “

* Inside panel - Basic White cardstock cut at 5” x 3 3/4”

* For greeting - Basic White and Parakeet Party Cardstock cut with Deckled Rectangles Dies (Stampin’ Up!) Dies measure 2 3/4” x 1 3/8” and 3 1/8” x 1 3/4”

* Patterned Paper - Stampin’ Up!- retired

* Inks - Memento Tuxedo Black; Sweet Sorbet (Stampin’ Up! - retired); Stampin’ Blends - Pumpkin Pie, Pretty In Pink, Sweet Sorbet (retired), Parakeet Party (retired); Wink of Stella - clear

* Stamps - Making Christmas Bright (Stampin’ Up! - retired). Bubble Snowmen (Woodware craft Collection - Jane Gill), Family Christmas (Waffle Flower)

* Adhesive, dimensionals

MOUSE GREETINGS

SUPPLIES I USED

* Cardstock - Granny Apple Green, Basic White (Stampin’ Up!)

* Patterned paper - 3 coordinating papers

* Inks - Memento Tuxedo Black; Real Red (Stampin’ Up!); Stampin’ Blends - Granny Apple Green, Real Red, Pretty In Pink, Smoky Slate, Winter Wheat

* Adhesive

CARDS FOR CHRISTMAS

I hope the quick layout and the fun fold card will find a place in your card making repertoire! As with any card design they can be used for any occasion. Why not give them a try?

That’s all for today. Thank you so much for joining me today. Until today . . .

Stamp Happy!

Kim

SUPPLY SOURCES

I encourage you to use supplies you have on hand to create your versions of the sample cards. I list sources of my supplies as a resource only. I am not affiliated with, nor do I receive compensation from Stampin’ Up! or any other company or entity.

I use cardstock and alcohol markers (Stampin’ Blends) from Stampin’ Up! Most inks I use are from Stampin’ Up! as well. Colors are current and available, unless noted as “retired.” 

Stamps and other supplies come from various companies. I list them next to the supply item. Non-Stampin’ Up! items can be purchased through various online sources. Waffle Flower, Trinity Stamps, and Woodware Craft Collection by Jane Gill were all purchased through Scrapbook.com.

CREATE FESTIVE HOLIDAY CARDS WITH BITS & PIECES - A STAMP HAPPY HOLIDAYS POST

Hi Stampers!

I was looking around my craft room the other day, and I found a few Christmas themed supplies I had stashed away. I knew it was time to put those items to use. I found some washi tape (okay, lots of washi tape), several 3”squares of window sheet (why did I cut those 🤷‍♀️), notes on paper tearing, and a card I made years ago with a “floating” image. I placed those items on my desk along with my bag of Christmas themed patterned paper, and my box of cardstock scraps. I decided these items were about to become Christmas cards - somehow. I got myself busy and you can see the results of my work below:

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CREATE FESTIVE HOLIDAY CARDS WITH BITS & PIECES

SIMPLE ISOSCELES TRIANGLE CHRISTMAS TREE CARD

This classic Christmas tree image is easy to create. The first thing I did was create a cardstock base for the tree. The 3/4” strips are adhered to the base, then trimmed. Instructions for creating the triangle shaped tree can be found below the supply list. The instructions are for a tree that will be 5” tall without a trunk. The triangle for the above card was cut from cardstock measuring 4 3/4” tall x 3 1/2” wide. The mid-point is 1 3/4”.

SUPPLIES I USED

* Card base - Basic White cardstock  thick (Stampin’ Up!®️) cut at 11” x 4 1/4” scored and folded at 5 1/2”

* Tree base cardstock - any color (use a larger scrap) cut a rectangle at 4 3/4” x 3 1/2” - the mid-point is 1 3/4” follow directions below supply list to create triangle. Note - the cardstock base for this tree is smaller than in the instructions, but as long as you use the mid-point listed, the process is the same.

* Greeting - Basic White cardstock scrap, Shaded Spruce ink (Stampin’ Up!), stamp and die Holiday Cheer (Waffle Flower)

* Patterned paper - Five to six strips cut at 3/4” x 5” or so.  Use your scraps. I chose to use two colors (Shaded Spruce and Cherry Cobbler) with different patterns. (Stampin’ Up! - retired). Use a small piece rot the trunk if you like.

* Embellishments - Snowy Season (Picket Fences) - 5 snowflakes

* Adhesive and dimensionals (for tree and greeting).

HOW TO CREATE AN ISOSCELES TRIANGLE

STACKED TRIANGLE TREE CARD I

(Create it with or without dies)

For this card I used more triangles and more scraps. I added a blended background and did a bit of paper tearing to create a nice blanket of snow. I used dies to create my stacked triangles tree, but the triangles are easy to create from squares of cardstock or patterned paper. Instructions for doing so are located below the supply list for the next card.

SUPPLIES I USED

* Card base - Basic White cardstock (thick) cut at 8 1/2” x 5 1/2” scored and folded at 4 1/4”. I used blending brushes with Pool Party ink  (Stampin’ Up!) and Weathered Wood Distress ink (Tim Holtz) to create a wintry background, then sprayed the card front with my homemade shimmer mist.

* Tree - Stitched Triangle Dies (Stampin’ Up! - retired) or use the directions below the next card to create your own triangles); scraps of patterned paper (Stampin’ Up! - retired). I used 4 designs plus I also cut the triangles from scraps of cardstock and backed the patterned paper with the cardstock to make it more sturdy, but this is optional. I cut a small rectangle of Pecan Pie cardstock and ran it through an embossing folder for texture. I used a wood grain embossing folder.

* Snow - Basic White cardstock cut at 4 1/4” x 3/4” and torn lengthwise

* Sentiment - Versa Mark, gold embossing powder, Joy sentiment from Joy of Giving (Stampin’ Up! - retired)

* Embellishments - Loose White Snowflakes (Stampin’ Up!) - 5

* Adhesive

STACKED TRIANGLE TREE CARD 2

(Create with or without dies)

SUPPLIES I USED

* Card base - Basic White cardstock (thick) cut at 8 1/2 x 5 1/2” scored and folded at 4 1/4”

* Tree - Patterned paper, I used 5 patterns die cut with the Stitched Triangles Dies, or cut as directed below this supply list. I did not back these with cardstock.

* Greeting - Versa Mark, gold embossing powder, and Joy sentiment fron Joy of Giving (Stampin’ Up!- retired)   

* Embellishment - Golf Flecked Dots (Stampin’ Up! - retired) -3

* Adhesive

HOW TO CREATE EQUILATERAL TRIANGLES FOR THE STACKED TREES
 

WASHI TAPE FILLED TREE WINDOW CARD

This card is so easy to create. Die cut a shape from the center of the card layer, it does not have to be a tree. It can be a large circle, triangle, square or rectangle. Next cut a layer of white cardstock large enough to cover the opening. Cover this piece in strips of washi tape. Adhere the piece to the back side of the die cut panel with the washi tape design facing outward. Place this piece on a card base.

SUPPLIES I USED

* Card base - Cherry Cobbler cardstock cut at 11” x 4 1/4” scored and folded at 5 1/2”

* Top panel - Spruce Green cardstock cut at 5 1/4” x 4” and embossed with embossing folder of choice. I do not know the name of the one I used. Die cut center shape. I used a die from Merriest Trees dies (Stampin’ Up!)

* Washi panel- Basic White cardstock - cut at 5” x 3 3/4”

* Washi tape - 6-7 designs - use to cover 5” x 3 3/4” panel, then run through embossing folder and adhere to back of Shaded Spruce panel. Adhere this piece to card base.

* Greeting - Versa Mark, gold embossing powder, Shaded Spruce cardstock, stamp - Holiday Cheer (Waffle Flower).

* Embellushments - gold pearls (Stampin’ Up! - retired) -5; star  gold foil cardstock scrap and Merriest Trees Dies

* Adhesive and dimensionals 

WASHI TAPE ORNAMENT CARD

This card is similar to the previous card. Instead of one large die cut area, I have used three. I used a circle die (1 1/2” diameter)to cut the windows, but a punch would work as well. I cut 3 pieces of white card stock at 1 3/4” square and covered them with washi tape, then mounted them behind the windows.

SUPPLIES I USED

* Card base - Real Red cardstock cut at 11” x 4 1/4” scored and folded at 5 1/2”

* Focal panel - Old Olive cardstock cut at 5 1/4” x 4” - stamp greenery images die cut or punch out three circles

* Washi panels - 3 pieces of Basic White cardstock cut 1 3/4”square; Washi tape - gold and white patterns

* Gold foil cardstock for ornament hangars cut with Mini Ornament Die (Scrapbook.con) - or make your own, or use bows made from ribbon or twine.

* Greeting - Essential Sentiments (Waffle Flower)

* Inks - Old Olive, Versa Mark, Gold Embossing Powder

* Embellishments - gold pearls -3

* Adhesive and dimensionals

FOILED PAPER FLOATING ORNAMENT CARD

The ornaments on this card were created using the floating image technique and foiled papers. You will need three 3” to 3 1/2” squares of window sheet (acetate) and 4-5 strips of foiled paper (or other specialty paper or patterned paper) per ornament cut at 3 1/2” x 1/2”. Adhere the strips across the acetate leaving space between each strip to allow some of the acetate to show through. Adhere the ornaments to the card front by placing dimentionals or foam tape under on the back side hide them under the strips.

SUPPLIES I USED

* Card base - Basic White cardstock (thick) - cut at 8 1/2” x 5 1/2” scored and folded at 4 1/4”

* Ornaments - 3 pieces of acetate cut at 3 1/2” square and about 15 strips of foiled paper cut at 3 1/2” x 1/2” (Use other specialty papers or patterned papers)

* Ornament tops - Silver Foil cardstock and Mini Ornament Die 

* Ink - Cherry Cobbler

* Embellishments - Ruby Rhinestones - no clue where I got them - 7

* Adhesive and  dimensionals

HOLIDAY BITS & PIECES CARDS

I hope you can use some of the ideas I shared today as you work toward completing your 2024 Christmas Cards! I used a lot of scraps, and finally used some of my washi tape collection. I pulled out embellishments and dusted off a few techniques I have not used in a while. Now I have some festive cards and made a nice dent in my scrap piles! It’s a win-win!

Thank you for dropping by. Until next time . . .

Stamp Happy!

Kim

SUPPLY SOURCES

STAMPIN’ UP!

I use Stampin’ Up! Cardstock and ink, unless otherwise noted. 

Some Stampin’ Up! supplies I use are no longer available, and are listed as retired.

OTHER COMPANIES

The name of other companies are noted next to the product the first time the product is mention in the post. Most of these products are available from various sources. I bought mine through 

Scrapbook.com

NOTE - I am not affiliated with, nor do I receive compensation from Stampin’ or any other company, or entity.