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:

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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 

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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.

EASY EXPLOSION CARD TO MAKE FOR THE HOLIDAYS! A STAMP HAPPY HOLIDAYS POST.🎄

Hi Stampers!

Welcome once again to Stamp Happy Holidays. Today’s project - an explosion card. There are several versions of explosion cards out there. I chose this version, because I believe it to be the easiest and most versatile.  The card can be created in either portrait or landscape orientation. The size of the explosion mechanism is easily adapted for any size card. Let’s take a look at today’s sample cards:

LANDSCAPE VERSIONS

PORTRAIT VERSIONS

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EASY EXPLOSION CARD TO MAKE FOR THE HOLIDAYS

EASY EXPLOSION CARD - LANDSCAPE VERSION

WHAT YOU NEED

*  Card Base -cut cardstock at 8 1/2” x 5 1/2” 

* Card Layer (card front) - cut patterned paper or cardstock at 5 1/4”x 4” 

* Explosion Card Mechanism - cut cardstock at 5 1/2” x 5 1/2” (I used lightweight cardstock, patterned paper an be used as well)

* Layers for Explosion Mechanism - cut 2 from white or light colored cardstock and 2 of patterned paper at 2 1/2” x 2 1/2” 

* Inside Panels - patterned paper, cut 2 at 5 1/4” x 4”

* Stamps, inks, dies, embellishments

* Strong adhesive to adhere mechanism - such as Stampin’ Seal+ or Tear & Tape (both from Stampin’ Up!), Red Liner Tape from Crafter’s Companion, American Crafts Sticky Thumbs Super Sticky Red Tape, Therm O Web Super Tape, Clear Double Sided Adhesive from Scrapbook.com, etc. You will also need a regular adhesive and dimensionals or foam tape.

WHAT TO DO

* Score card base at 4 1/4” and fold, go over fold with bone folder.

* Score Explosion Card Mechanism in half at 2 3/4” from top to bottom and from side to side. Then score diagonally from the left top corner to the bottom right corner. (See scoring diagram below.) Fold on all score lines and go over folds with bone folder.

* Turn the mechanism so it resembles a diamond. There will be a square at the top and bottom. The squares on the sides are divided in half horizontally by a scoreline. Push those center score lines toward the center of the piece. Close the mechanism.it will look like a diamond. Set aside.

* Adhere front layer and inside layers to the card.

* Prepare card front.

* Stamp images and greeting on the two panels for the explosion mechanism, open mechanism and adhere square panels in place.Adhere the halved patterned paper pieces to the other areas of the mechanism. Fold mechanism again.

* Apply strong adhesive to one side of the mechanism (I do the “bottom” side first). Place the closed pointed end of the mechanism right below the score line in the centered left top corner right.

* Apply strong adhesive to the top portion of the mechanism. Close the card. The mechanism is now attached. The card is completed.

HOW TO SCORE EXPLOSION CARD MECHANISM

NOTE: I use mostly Stampin’ Up!®️ products, some are retired and noted as such. Products from other companies are also noted as such. I encourage you to use the products and supplies you have to create your own unique versions of the cards.

HALLOWEEN CAT EXPLOSION CARD

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SUPPLIES I USED

* Cardstock - Basic Black, Basic White, Granny Apple Green, Smoky Slate, Pretty In Pink

* Patterned Paper -Cute Halloween (retired)

* Stamps -  lever Cats, Best of Halloween (both retired)

* Ink - Tuxedo Black (Memento)

* Dies - Quote Bubbles (retired), Mini Cat Dies (Scrapbook. Com)

* Embellishments - Enamel dots (Doodlebug Designs)

AUTUMN EXPLOSION CARD

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SUPPLIES I USED

* Cardstock - Cloud Cover, Basic White

* Patterned Paper - 2025-2027 In Color 6x6 Designer Series Paper - cloud Cover

* Stamps - Amber Autumn, Best of Autumn (retired). Banner Year (retired)

* Inks - Cloud Cover, Early Espresso; Stampin’ Blends - Pumpkin Pie, Timid Tiger, Poppy Parade, Daffodil Delight, Crumb Cake, Granny Apple Green, Cloud Cover

* Dies - Deckled Rectangles (retired)

* Embellishments - Metallic Pearls - silver (retired)

* Strong Adhesive, dimensionals, regular adhesive

CHRISTMAS TREES EXPLOSION CARD

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SUPPLIES I USED

* Cardstock - Garden Green, Basic White

* Patterned Paper - (retired)

* Stamps - A Little Cheer

* Ink - Garden Green

* Tree Punch (retired)

* Embellishments -Dear Dots

* Strong Adhesive and regular adhesive

NOTE - The strips under the trees are 1” x5 1/4” for the green one, and 3/4” for the white one. For the images I started by stamping the tree in the center of the white strip. I stamped the greeting on each side of the tree, then stamped a tree on each end and ended with a partial greeting on each end. 

EASY EXPLOSION CARD -PORTRAIT VERSION

WHAT YOU NEED

* Supplies for the portrait version of the card are the same as for the landscape with the exception of the cardstock for the card base.

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

* Remember to orient your patterned paper designs for a portrait card

WHAT TO DO

* The portrait version is assembled exactly like the landscape version.

CREEPY HALLOWEEN EXPLOSION CARD

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SUPPLIES I USED

* Cardstock - Timid Tiger, Basic Black, Basic White, Petal Pink

* Patterned Paper - card front & explosion mechanism - Hey, Pumpkin (Doodlebug Designs), inside card - Cute Halloween (retired)

* Stamps - Boo to You, Cutest Halloween, Festive Corners (all retired)

* Inks - Tuxedo Black (Memento); Stampin’ Blends - Lemon Lime Twist, Lemon Lolly, Pretty In Pink, Timid Tiger, Highland Heather, Soft Sea Foam, Cloud Cover, Secret Sea

* Dies - Nested Essentials, Stylish Shapes, Everyday Details (retired)

* Strong adhesive, regular adhesive, dimensionals or foam tape

NOTE - Here are the measurements for the die cuts on the card front: squares (can cut squares and use a corner rounder to get same look as the dies) largest - 3 1/4” x 2 1/2”, middle - 3” x 2 3/8”, small - 2 5/8” x 1 7/8”;  diameter of circles - 2”, 1 3/4”, and 1 1/4”

AUTUMN BIRTHDAY EXPLOSION CARD

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SUPPLIES I USED

* Cardstock - Pretty Peacock, Basic White, Pool Party

* Patterned Papers - (retired)

* Stamps - Fluffy Squirrel & punch, Best Day (retired)

* Inks - Copper Clay (retired), Pebbled Path (retired), Pecan Pie; Stampin’ Blends - Crumb Cake, Old Olive, Cloud Cover

* Strong Adhesive, regular adhesive, dimensionals or foam tape

NOTE - Here are the measurements for the focal panel and the mat: focal panel - cut white cardstock at 3 7/8” x 2 3/8” and the mat is 4 1/8” x 2 5/8”

SNOWMAN GREETINGS EXPLOSION CARD

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SUPPLIES I USED

* Cardstock - Lemon Lime Twist, Basic White

* Patterned Papers - Candy Cane Lane (Doodlebug Designs)

* Stamps - Snow Day & dies (Photo Play), North Pole & die (Scrapbook.com), White Christmas (retired), Knit Together (retired)

* Other Dies - Stylish Shapes

* Inks - Tuxedo Black (Memento), Poppy Parade; Stampin’ Blends - Pumpkin Pie, Balmy Blue, Poppy Parade, Lemon Lime Twist, Lemon Lolly, Pretty In Pink

* Strong adhesive, regular adhesive, dimensionals or foam tape

NOTE - Here are the measurements for the layout pieces for the card front, cut 1 at 5 1/4” x 1’(snowflake pattern) cut another at 3 3/4” x 2 1/2 (red panel), cut 1circle 2 1/2” diameter, and for the sentiment cut one rectangle shape that is 2 3/4” x 3/4”

ALTERNATIVE SIZE CARD

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Here is a square version of the explosion card. For this sample card I skipped the two inside patterned paper panels. This is a 4 1/4”  x 4 1/4” card, so the card base is 8 1/2” x 4 1/4” scored at 4 1/4”. The explosion card mechanism is also 4 /4” x 4 1/4” scored up and down at 2 1/8” and score at 2 1/8”across. Then score diagonally from top left corner to bottom right corner. 

SUPPLIES I USED

* Cardstock - Lemon Lime Twist, Basic White

* Patterned Paper - Candy Cane Lane (Doodlebug Design)

* Stamps - A Little Cheer

* Inks - Lemon Lime Twist, Poppy Parade

* Dies - Oval Layering Dies, Scalloped Oval Layering Dies (both retired)

* Embellishments - Enamel Dots - Red (Violet Studios)

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SUPPLIES I USED

* Cardstock - Garden Green, Real Red, Basic White

* Patterned Paper - (retired)

* Stamps - A Little Cheer & punch

* Ink - Tuxedo Black (Memento), Garden Green, Real Red

* Strong adhesive, regular adhesive, dimensionals (under stockings)

EASY EXPLOSION CARDS FOR THE HOLIDAYS

What do you think? So easy. Isn’t it? I hope you give this fun fold a try soon! That’s all for today. Until next time …

Stamp Happy!

Kim

FLOATING GATE FOLD CARDS FOR THE HOLIDAYS - A STAMP HAPPY HOLIDAYS POST🎄

Hi Stampers!

This is the first week of my Stamp Happy Holidays series for 2025! This year will be a bit different. There will still be plenty of ideas for treat holders, tags, gift card holders, and of course cards!  If life gets really crazy and busy, we’ll even talk about super quick and easy projects I call “Christmas In A Hurry!” My projects will include samples for various holidays that will be celebrated over the next few months! For example, today’s cards are Floating Gate Fold Cards. The samples cover Halloween, Fall, and Christmas, plus we’ll make a Hanukkah themed card together. Of course the Floating Gate Fold Card can be used to create a card for any holiday or occasion! So, let’s get started! Here we go with STAMP HAPPY HOLIDAYS 2025! Here are the sample cards for today!

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FLOATING GATE FOLD CARDS FOR THE HOLIDAYS

WHAT YOU NEED

* Card Base - cardstock cut at 8 1/2” x 5 1/2”

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

* Patterned Paper - for flaps - cut 2 at 5 1/4” x 1 7/8” (optional- cut 4, 2 for front of card and 2 for inside card)

* Floating Mechanisms - white cardstock (or color of choice) - cut 2 at  4 1/2” x 1/2”

* Other - stamps, inks, die cuts, other cardstock, embellishments, adhesive, etc to complete card - you will need a focal image and images and / or sentiments to be the “floating” pieces.

WHAT TO DO

* Prepare focal image and images/ sentiments for floating pieces, put aside.

* Score card base along 8 1/2” side at 2 1/8” on each end (or at 2 1/8” and 6 3/8”), and crease score lines with bone folder

* Score each mechanism along 4 1/2” side at 1”, 2 1/2”, and 3 1/2” and crease score lines with bone folder.

* Adhere the patterned paper strips to the outside (and inside if using) of the card.

* Open card and put inside panel in place - no adhesive. Place the “floating” images on the inside panel anywhere you like as long as they do not go above or below the card base and have enough space between 

them to pass with out touching. Many place one image at the top left edge and bottom right edge. The”floating mechanisms should be placed near the center of the image. Use a pencil to mark this point on the top left flap and bottom right flap (or where ever you are placing the floating image(s). 

* With the images lying in place do any stamping you plan to do. 

* Adhere the inside panel to the card

* Adhere the floating mechanism to the upper left area of the card. Look at the mechanism - there should be a 1” section, a 1 1/2” section, followed by two 1” sections.  Fold the single 1” section toward the center of the piece, place adhesive on it. Center the piece on the pencil mark and adhere it on the gate fold flap right along the top of the score line, press into place. Fold last section of the mechanism inward, apply adhesive, with gate fold flap open, press mechanism inward place on the inside panel. 

* Add the floating mechanism to the lower right area in the same manner as for the top. This time the single 1” area will be to the right as opposed to the left.

* Close card and adhere focal image to card front. Remember to put adhesive only on one side of the image, so as not to glue the card together. 

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 encourage you to use supplies you have on hand to create you very own versions of the cards. 

HALLOWEEN FLOATING GATE FOLD

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SUPPLIES I USED

* Cardstock - Granny Apple Green, Basic White, Basic Black

* Patterned Paper - Hey Pumpkin (Doodlebug Designs)

* Stamps - Spooky Treats, Tricks & Treats and dies (both retired)

* Ink - Gorgeous Grape

* Adhesive and dimensionals

NOTE - Focal panel card stock is cut at 4 1/4” x 3”, the patterned paper layer is cut at 4” x 2 3/4”.

FALL FLOATING GATE FOLD CARD

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SUPPLIES I USED

* Cardstock - Crushed Curry, Basic White

* Patterned Paper - (retired)

* Stamps- Nuts About Squirrels, Banner Year (both retired). Peeking Yorkie  an d dies (Catherine Pooler)

* Dies - 3 1/2” circle die, 3 1/4” circle die (Spellbinders)

* Punches - 1 1/2” circle, 1 3/4” circle(retired)

* Inks - Tuxedo Black (Memento), Balmy Blue,Early Esspresso; Stampin’ Blends - Crumb Cake, Petal Pink, Pumpkin Pie, Timid Tiger, Daffodil Delight, Darling Duckling, Poppy Parade

* Blending Brush - use to put a bit of Balmy Blue for Sky on focal panel 

* Adhesive, Foam Tape (Scrapbook.com)

NOTE - I used the 3 1/2” and 3 1/4” circle dies to create the base for the focal panel.

CHRISTMAS FLOATING GATE FOLD CARD

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SUPPLIES I USED

* Cardstock - Real Red, Basic White, Granny Apple Green

* Patterned Paper - Real Red (retired), Candy Cane Lane (Doodlebug Designs)

* Stamps - Pocket Full of Sunshine, Brightest Glow (both retired), Snowmen Peekers and dies ( Pink and Main)

* Inks - Tuxedo Black (Memento), Real Red; Stampin’ Blends - Real Red, Granny Apple Green, Pumpkin Pie, Pretty In Pink; Glimmer Brush - clear (Scrapbook.com)

* Dies - Pocket Framelits (retired), Holly and Berries (unknown), Layering Ovals - 2 3/4” and 2 1/2” (retired)

* Adhesive, Foam Tape (Scrapbook.com)

NOTE - My focal panel is build around a pocket shape die cut. The die is no longer available, but there are several available through various companies such as Pink and Main, Papertrey Inks, Lisa Horton,  Taylored Expressions, etc. The jean pocket shape is easy to create with just a paper cutter and a ruler. The instructions are below.

CREATING THE POCKET WITHOUT A DIE

WHAT TO DO

* Cut cardstock 3” x 2 1/2”

* Along the bottom of the cardstock (the 2 1/2” side) mark the midpoint (1 1/4”)

* At the bottom left measure up 3/4” and mark. Do the same on the right side. 

* place piece in paper trimmer line up midpoint and one of the 3/4” mark in cutting trough and cut. Do the same on the other side. 

* Use a fine tip black marker (or any color)to add stitching. 

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HANUKKAH FLOATING GATE FOLD CARD

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SUPPLIES I USED

* Cardstock - Azure Afternoon, Basic White

* Patterned Paper - DIY

* Stamps - Celebrate the Miracle (retired), Kibitzing Sampler (Paper Smooches - retired)

* Inks - Azure Afternoon, Balmy News, Crushed Curry

* Dies - 3 1/4” circle die (Spellbinders), 3” circle die Stylish Shapes

* Punches - 1 3/8” circle, 1 3/4” circle 

* Embellishments - Gold Pearls (retired)

* Adhesive and Foam Tape (Scrapbook.com)

FLOATING GATE FOLD CARDS FOR THE HOLIDAYS

The Floating Gate Fold Card is a truly fun, fun fold card! The card takes just a little bit longer to make than other cards, but it is worth the extra time. I hope you give this fun fold card a try!

This wraps up the first week of Stamp Happy Holidays for 2025! Thank you so much for joining me. I’ll be back next week with another Holiday project! Until next time . . .

Stamp Happy!

Kim

THREE EASY EASEL CARDS - FAST & FUN!

Hi Stampers!

Have you ever made an easel card? What is an easel card? Basically, it is a top fold card base with a score line across the center of the card front.  Inside the card there is a “stopper” made from stacked cardstock strips or other items. The card front can be pushed up past the stopper, and can be displayed as an easel. 

Today we’ll look at three versions of an easel card. The card base is identical for two versions, the dimensions for the third are different, but the process is the same. Let’s take a look at the sample cards:

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THREE EASY EASEL CARDS - FAST & FUN

NOTE: I encourage you to use the supplies you have on hand to create your own versions of the sample cards. I use mostly Stampin’ Up! products. Some items are retired and noted as such. Products from other companies are noted as such.

FULL PANEL EASEL CARD

(FRONT)

(STANDING)

WHAT YOU NEED

* Card Base - cardstock cut at 11” x 4 1/4” score at 2 3/4” and 5 1/2”

* Front Panel - Cardstock same color as card base cut at 5 1/2” x 4 1/4”

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

* Layer for Front Panel - patterned paper or cardstock cut at 5 1/4” x 4”

* Stopper - cardstock or patterned paper strips, 3 cut at 1/8” x 4” adhere together in stack- can use 1/4” x 4” strips as well, can also use a 4” piece of ribbon, somewhat flat embellishments, etc

* Items to Finish Card - stamps, inks, die cuts, embellishments, adhesive, etc.

WHAT TO DO

* Fold cardbase on score lines, both folds are mountain folds

* Adhere inside panel to inside card

* With card front folded decide where to place inside greeting - toward bottom of card - stamp greeting

* Create stopper and place on inside panel

* Decorate front panel, place adhesive on bottom half of card base, and line up card front and adhere to card front.

SUPPLIES I USED

* Cardstock- Pretty In Pink, Basic White, Basic Black, Polished Pink (retired)

* Patterned Paper cut- (retired) - I took the top right corner of the paper and diagonally folded it down. 

* Stamps - Simply Said, Heartfelt Hello (retired)

* Ink - Tuxedo Black (Memento)

* Dies - The Three Flamingos (Pink and Main), Stylish Shapes 

* Stopper - Pretty In Pink Bordered Ribbon (retired)

* Adhesive, double sided tape, dimensionals

HALF PANEL EASEL CARD

(FRONT)

(STANDING)

WHAT YOU NEED

* Card Base - cut cardstock at 11” x 4 1/4” score at 2 3/4” and 5 1/2”

* Patterned Paper cut- cut at 5 1/4” x 4” then cut in two pieces

* Inside Panel (optional) - cut cardstock at 5 1/4” x 4” cut this piece along the 5 1/4” side at 2 5/8”

* Die Cut Base for Focal Image (optional) - can be a circle, square, anything you like - you can also put the focal image and / or greeting directly on the card front.

* Stopper - see items listed for full panel card

* Supplies to Finish Card - Stamps, inks, dies, adhesives, etc

WHAT TO DO

* Fold cardbase on score lines, both are mountain folds.

* Adhere patterned paper to each section of the card base

* Prepare inside panel if using.

* Fold card front to see where to place greeting, and add it to card

* Assemble (if needed) stopper, adhere stopper in place

* Assemble focal panel for front of card.

SUPPLIES I USED

* Cardstock - Basic White, Basic Black, Pretty In Pink, Pear Pizzazz (retired), Polished Pink (retired)

* Patterned Paper (retired)

* Stamps - Rhino Ready (retired)

* Ink - Tuxedo Black (Memento)

* Dies - The Three Flamingos (Pink and Main), Mini Birthday (Moonstone)

* Adhesive, dimensionals

CHRISTMAS VERSION - HALF PANEL EASEL CARD

(STANDING)

For this week’s Christmas card I chose a half panel easel card.

SUPPLIES I USED

* Cardstock - Lost Lagoon, Holly Express Pattern Collection (Scrapbook.com), Basic White

* Patterned Paper cut- Holly Express Patterned Collection (Scrapbook.com)

* Stamps - Santa & Reindeer & die (Crafter’s Companion). North Pole (Scrapbook.com)

* Ink - Tuxedo Black (Memento), Stampin’ Blends - Real Red, Shaded Spruce, Crumb Cake, Basic Black, Petal Pink, Bubble Bath, Ivory, Wild Wheat (retired)

* Embellishments - Shimmer Star Foam Stickers

* Adhesive, dimensionals

MINI SQUARE EASEL CARD

(FRONT)

(STANDING)

WHAT YOU NEED

* Card Base - cut cardstock at 8 1/2” x 4 1/4” score along 8 1/2” side at 2 1/8” and 4 1/4”

* Front Panel - cut cardstock at 4 1/4” x 4 1/4”

* Layer for Front Panel - cut patterned paper or cardstock at 4” x 4” 

* Inside Panel (optional) - cut white or light colored cardstock at 4’ x 4”

* Stopper - element of your choice

* Stamps, inks, die cuts, embellishments, adhesives, etc.

WHAT TO DO

* Follow instruction for the full panel easel card. This card is a smaller and square version of the original!

SUPPLIES I USED

* Cardstock - Very Vanilla, Highland Heather

* Patterned Paper - Simple Vintage Flower Shoppe (Simple Stories)

* Stamps - Four Season Floral, Stylized Birthday, (both retired) Round We Go

* Ink - Highland Heather

* Embellishments - Thistle Rhinestones (Trinity Stamps)

* Adhesive

EASY EASEL CARDS

There you gave it, three different ways to make an easel card. There are other options to try as well. For example, you could cut the cardstock at 8 1/2” x 5 1/2” and score along the 8 1/2” side at 2 1/8” x 4 1/4”. To add a full panel cut the cardstock at 5 1/2” x 4 1/4”, measurements for the inside panel will be the same. Of course, you can make the square mini easel card any size you like as long as it’s square. Use the full panel or don’t. It’s up to you. Once you get the hang of easel cards you will find there are countless options and ways to make every easel card your very own special creation.

That is all for today! Be sure to check in next week when I begin my Stamp Happy Holidays series for 2025! This series will run through mid December, featuring cards and projects totally adaptable for autumn, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, New Year’s - whatever you celebrate! 

Until next time . . . 

Stamp Happy!

Kim