THE JOY (FOLD) OF SUMMER; AN EASY FUN FOLD CARD

Hi Stampers!

Today we are going to create a Joy Fold Card. This is one of my go to fun folds . I can usually funds scraps of patterned paper to use for the panels. The card is easy to create, and is a nice break from the usual A2 card. The card base measures and is scored a bit differently from a standard A2 base, and there is a smaller card that provides the focal point for the card front. If you happen to have larger scraps of cardstock it might be possible to use them for the small card. Let’s take a look at today’s sample cards:

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CARD LAYOUT # 2625 (JOY GOLD CARD)

WHAT YOU NEED 

* Cardstock for card base, small card, and panels for small card (see chart above for measurements)

* Patterned paper for inside card and front card panel (see measurements above)

* Stamps, dies, inks, adhesive, etc.

WHAT TO DO

* Cut out the card base, small card, and cardstock panels. Score and fold card base and small card. Go over folds with bone folder.

* Cut out patterned paper pieces. Adhere to inside of card and front of card.

* Create focal piece on one of cardstock panels. This will go centered on the front of the small card. 

* Stamp a message or images on other cardstock panel. This will go in the inside of the small card.

* Adhere the panels to the small card - Remember the small card will open from left to right.

* Adhere small card to card base. Put adhesive on back side of small card Open card base, center small card on inside of card base, and adhere. Open up small card. Close card base flap over, then fold small card front over that panel.

* Add any embellishments you might like.

SOFT SUMMER BIRTHDAY

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(Patterned paper - Scrapbook.com; All other supplies Stampin’ Up!)

BIRTHDAY GEARS

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(Stamps, inks, cardstock, dies, punch - Stampin’ Up!; Snap and Slide - Pear Blossom Press)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY USA

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(Patterned paper - Echo Park; Stamps with dies - Honey Bee Stamps; Cardstock, ink, banner die - Stampin’ Up!)

LAND THAT I LOVE

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(Patterned paper - Echo Park; Stamps and dies - Honey Bee Stamps; Cardstock and ink - Stampin’ Up!)

GERMY GET WELL

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(Stamps - Paper Smooches; Embellishments - Simple Stories; All other supplies - Stampin’ Up!)

FUN IN THE SUN

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(Patterned paper - Catherine Pooler; Sentiment - Scrapbook.com; Embellishments - Simple Stories; All other supplies - Stampin’ Up!)

VIDEO CARD

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LINKS FOR VIDEO CARD SUPPLIES

ALL A FLUTTER BUNDLE

GOLDEN GLOWCARDSTOCK

VERY VANILLA CARDSTOCK

GOLDEN GLOW INK

EARLY ESPRESSO INK

CHARMED PATTERNED COLLECTION

SIMPLE STORIES EMBELLISHMENTS

NOTE - I am not affiliated with nor do I receive compensation from any company, manufacturer, or other entity. I provide links to products used for the video card as a reference. 

TODAY’S CARDS

The Joy Fold Card is one I keep in my folder of  “Classic Card Folds.” Each of these card folds is tried and true; like Z Folds and Gate Folds! Like the Z Folds and Gate Folds, the Joy Fold card can be created in a portrait orientation, the dimensions of the small card can be altered to your liking. Turn the card 180 degrees and the small card will open from the right as opposed to the left. The Joy Fold Card is a classic, can help use up scraps, can be created in different orientations, and can be altered to fit your needs! What more could you ask for? Why not give this card fold a try?

Thank you so much for stopping by today. Until next time. . .

Stamp Happy!

Kim

EASY DOUBLE PANEL LAYOUT FOR QUICK SUMMERTIME CARDS

Hi Stampers!

Today’s cards are so quick and easy to make! The layout is simple, but interesting, is great for using larger scraps, and is perfect for a quick summer card making session! The card layout is two patterned paper  panels mated on cardstock and a greeting adhered to a card base. Believe it or not, for all of today’s cards I used white card bases! More about that later. Let’s take a peek at today’s cards:

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CARD LAYOUT # 2624

WHAT YOU NEED

* Card base - 8 1/2” x 5 1/2” scored and folded at 4 1/4. (I used white card bases, but you can use any color.

* Mats - cardstock- cut one at 5 1/4” x 1 3/4”and another at 4 1/2” x 2 1/4”

* Patterned paper - two coordinated designs - cut one at 5” x 1 1/2” and another at 4 1/4” x 2”

* Greeting of your choice

* Stamps, dies, inks, adhesive, dimensionals, etc

WHAT TO DO

* Cut, score, fold the card bases. Go over fold with bone folder. 

* Adhere patterned paper pieces to cardstock mats, center the papers on the mats. 

* Adhere panel 1 to the left side of the card front leaving an even border along the top, bottom, and left side. 

* Adhere panel 2 to the card overlapping panel 1about 1/2” or so on the left. Center the piece at the top and bottom.

* Place your greeting on the card in the place of your choosing. I used dimensionals to adhere mine to the card.

* Feel free to add focal images or embellishments if you like.

HELLO ORANGE

(Patterned Paper, white cardstock - Scrapbook.com; All other supplies - Stampin’ Up!)

THINKING OF YOU LADYBUG

(Patterned paper, white cardstock - scrapbook.com; Greeting / die - Waffle Flower; Ink and cardstock - Stampin’ up!)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY PRESENTS

(Patterned paper, white cardstock - Scrapbook.com; Greeting / die - Waffle Flower; Ink and cardstock - Stampin’ Up!)

BERRY BEST

(White cardstock - Scrapbook.com; All other supplies - Stampin’ Up!)

EARTHLING BIRTHDAY

So, I have been listing links to products for the video card. I messed up and put the video card together! The card put together in the video includes supplies no longer available. Here are the links for supplies used for this card.

SUPPLIES

* STUDIO WHITE CARDSTOCK

* COSMIC PATTERNED PAPER

* WE’VE COME FOR THE CAKE STAMPS

* WE’VE COME FOR CAKE DIES

* TIMID TIGER CARDSTOCK

* TIMID TIGER INK

VIDEO CARD

(White cardstock - Scrapbook.com; All other supplies - Stampin’ Up!)

WHY THE WHITE CARD BASES?

This card layout is quick and easy. It is great for when you have a short amount of time to create cards. White card bases go with almost everything. Pre-make the card bases and they will be ready when you are making quick cards. 

For a while now, I have been searching for white cardstock for card bases. I am not the biggest fan of white card bases, but I admit they have a place and sometimes are the most logical choice.  I have tried a few different brands, and I have finally found the one that works for me. I wanted a smooth, bright white cardstock that would cut, score, and fold without a lot of fuss. I wanted to stamp on the card base and know the ink would not show through to the other side at all - even with darker colored ink.  (I’m talking dye ink here.) And finally, I wanted all that for a decent price. I found what I was looking for - Scrap book.com Studio White 120lb. cardstock. You can see it HERE

TODAY’S CARDS

Summertime can get really busy, with picnics, ballgames, gardening, vacations, and all other manner of activities, but I still carve out time for card making. Sometimes that time is 30 minutes. That is when a quick and easy card layout, like this one, comes in handy. You can keep it simple, or add a focal image and embellishments if you like. I used larger scraps to create each of these cards, which always makes me happy! Quick and easy, plus a scrap buster! What could be better?

That’s all for today! I hope everyone is having a terrific summer! Until next time . . .

Stamp Happy!

Kim

ROUND AND ROUND WE GO! ADDING SPINNING ELEMENTS TO YOUR CARDS

Hi Stampers!

I think we all enjoy cards featuring an element that moves in some way. Whether the element pops up, pops out, slides or spins, this special feature guarantees the recipient will smile.  Today we are going to create a card with an element that spins / turns. There are commercially available products that attach to images on your card and allow them to spin and turn around, but we are not going to use those. We’ll use something you just might have on hand! It is an easy way to add a little fun to your cards. We’ll be using a simple card layout to showcase our spinning element. Let’s take a look at the cards:

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CARD LAYOUT # 2623

WHAT YOU NEED

* Cardstock -A-2 card base (8 1/2” x 5 1/2” scored and folded along 8 1/2” side at 4 1/4” or 11” x 4 1/4” scored and folded along 11” side at 51/2); cardstock for inside panel - white or light colored cut ay 5 1/4”x 4”; cardstock for mats - cut one at 4” x 3”and one at 3 1/4” x 3”; backing - cut one at 3 1/4’x 3”; cardstock for greeting, images, and washers. 

* Patterned paper - cut one at 3 3/4” x 2 3/4” and another at 3”x 2 3/4”

* Paper piercing tool (AKA pokey tool) and piercing mat or notebook or something  to place under cardstock while poking a hole through cardstock

* Brad 

* 1/2” circle punch or die (optional)

* Dimensionals, foam tape, other adhesives of your choice

* Stamps, Ink, alcohol markers, embellishments, etc 

WHAT TO DO

* Cut cardstock and patterned paper pieces. Score and fold card base. The card is landscape orientation.

* Stamp, color, and die cut image you want to make spin around. Die cit a blank image from white cardstock.Stamp greeting and mat it if desired. Stamp inside panel.

* Add mat to panel 2. Adhere this piece to the left side of the card front making sure the top, bottom, and left borders are equal. 

* Adhere remaining piece of patterned paper to the backing piece of cardstock. Decide where you want your spinning image. Use the pokey tool and mat to poke a hole through the patterned paper piece.

* Poke a hole in the center or near center of the blank die cut image. Put the brad through it.

* Use the 1/2” circle punch to punch out 2 circles. Glue them together. Poke a hole through the center of the circles. Place the brad through the punched hole. This will act as a washer to help the image turn more easily. Open the prongs on the brad just enough to keep everything in place.

* Adhere the image to the blank, making sure to keep the adhesive on the edges and away from the brad. 

* Close the prongs of the brad, and put the brad through the hole of the panel.

* Open the prongs and push them down. Use the pokey tool to gently lift the center area of each prong. Use the edge of a bone folder or ruler to push down each end of the brad keeping the center area lifted. 

* Test to see if image turns easily. 

* Put dimensionals or foam tape on the back of the panel, keeping the area around the brad clear.

* Peel backing off the foam and adhere panel to its mat.

* Put adhesive on back of piece and put on card front centered on larger panel with a border on the tight side that is equal to the border on the left side of the larger panel.

* Add greeting.

* Add embellishments.

* Adhere inside panel.

CHILL BIRTHDAY

(Stamp with dies - Catherine Pooler;  Embellishments - Simple Stories; All other supplies - Stampin’ Up!)

HAPPY HIPPO

(Patterned Paper - Scrapbook.com; Embellishments - Mini Jewels - Doodlebug Design; All other - Stampin’ Up!)

GEARS & SPLATS

(All supplies - Stampin’ Up!)

VIDEO CARD

SUPPLIES

Below are links to the main items I used to create the video card.All items were current and available at time of posting. 

STAMP SET

DIES

PATTERNED PAPER

BALMY BLUE CARDSTOCK

BASIC WHITE CARDSTOCK

EMBELLISHMENTS

SQUARE DIES

BALMY BLUE INK

DIMENSIONALS

* I also used several colors of Stampin’ Blends alcohol markers, Memento Tuxedo Black Ink, a brad, and liquid adhesive. 

NOTE: I do not receive compensation from or am I affiliated with any company or manufacturer. I list supply links for the video card as a reference only. 

TODAY’S CARDS

So, now we know how to make an element on our cards rotate! It’s easy, isn’t it? Best of all it takes something I already have. Of course you can use the commercial product and I will leave the link below for the ones I purchased. 

SNAP AND SLIDE

That is all for today. Thank you for stopping by. Until next time . . .

Stamp Happy!

Kim