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.

USE YOUR SCRAPS TO CREATE A CHEVRON HOLIDAY CARD - A STAMP HAPPY HOLIDAYS POST 🎄

Hi Stampers!

Seems like time is flying by! September is behind us, and here it is October! This is week 5 of Stamp Happy Holidays 2025! Can you believe it? It is time to get serious about those holiday projects! Do you need some inspiration for your holiday projects? Maybe you just need a little encouragement to continue your projects, or maybe you are looking for a project idea. Well, that is why Stamp Happy Holidays is here! If you have not seen the previous four posts along with the accompanied videos, check them out. Project idea will continue through mid-December! Today’s project is a card technique that uses strips of patterned paper! Yes, you can use your scraps! The card is called a Chevron Card. It is so easy to make, and as always you can create this card for any holiday or occasion. Let’s take a peek at the sample cards:

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USE YOUR SCRAPS TO CREATE A HOLIDAY CHEVRON CARD

WHAT YOU NEED

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

* Mat Layer - Patterned paper or cardstock cut at 5 1/4” x 4”

* Patterned Paper Strips - cut 5 strips at 2 1/2” x 1” be sure you like both sides of the paper

* Inside Panel -white or light color cardstock - 5 1/4” x 4”

* Stamps, inks, dies, embellishments, adhesive, etc, to complete your card

WHAT TO DO

* Prepare your card base, cut layers, and cut paper strips.

* Complete inside panel

* Complete focal panel, greeting , etc. If dry embossing may layer do that now

* Prepare strips - Divide strips into two groups, one group of 3 and one group of two. For each strip in the group of 3, bring upper right corner over to the left side diagonally, crease fold with bone folder. Turn strip counter clockwise (to the left) so the bottom is now at the top. Once again bring the upper right hand corner to the left side of the strip. Crease fold with bone folder. Repeat this process for the other two strips. Prepare the other two strips. These strips are folded the opposite direction. Fold the upper left corner over toward the right side. Crease the fold with the bone folder. Turn counter clockwise so the bottom of the strip is at the top. Fold the left corner over toward the right side, crease fold with bone folder. Repeat for remaining strip. Keep your strips in their groups.

* Adhere strips to mat layer. With the mat layer in portrait orientation, take a strip from the group of 3. Place the edge of one of the folds flush with the upper left edge of the mat. The strip should be pointing diagonally down. Next take a strip from the group of two and line up the edge of the fold with the edge of the strip above. Repeat this process with the remaining strips. This will create a chevron or zigzag pattern. 

* Adhere this panel to the card front. NOTE - the card is created the same way whether you want it in portrait or landscape orientation. Be sure to orient your mat layer correctly especially if it is directional patterned paper or embossed directionally. 

* Add any focal images, sentiments, and embellishments to finish the card.

TIPS

* This technique works best with double sided patterned papers. 

* All 5 strips can have the same design facing up for folding or use one design facing up for 3 strips, and the design on the other side facing up for the remaining two strips. You can also use strips with all different designs, but the color scheme being the same, or different colors with the same pattern on each. Experiment a bit and see what looks best for your papers, focal images, etc.

* Remember this card can be made in portrait orientation landscape orientation, and the strips will be attached the same way for both orientations.

* I prefer to start my chevron along the upper left corner of the mat layer. You can also start it more toward the center of the mat layer. To start the chevron at the upper right corner fold 3 strips from the left corner to the right side of the strip, and 2 strips from upper right corner to left side of strip.

* If you do not like the folded triangles sticking up on the card, use a dot of glue or a glue dot to anchor them down.

NOTE: I use mostly Stampin’ Up! products, some are retired, and noted as such. Products from other companies are noted as such. Cards and other projects are presented for inspiration. I list supplies I use as a reference only. I encourage you to use supplies you have on hand to create your own versions of the cards and projects.

HALLOWEEN PUMPKIN CHEVRON CARD

SUPPLIES I USED

* Cardstock - Basic Black, Basic White, Pimpkin Pie, Parakeet Party (retired)

* Patterned Paper - Hey Pumpkin ( Doodlebug Designs)

* Embossing Folder - So Swirly (retired)

* Stamps - Cutest Halloween, Clever Cats (both retired)

* Inks - Tuxedo Black (Memento); Stampin’ Blends - Parakeet Party (retired)

* Embellishments - Simple Vintage Glower Shoppe Glossy Enamel Dots (Simple Stories)

* Adhesive, dimensionals

THANKSGIVING TURKEY CHEVRON CARD

SUPPLIES I USED

* Cardstock - Cajun Craze, Crumb Cake

* Patterned Paper - Timeless Plaid

* Embossing Folder - (retired)

* Stamps - Day of Thanks

* Ink - Cajun Craze

* Dies - Stylish Shapes

* Embellishments - Simple Vintage Flower Shoppe Glossy Enamel Dots (Simple Stories)

* Adhesive, dimensionals

THINKING OF YOU AT CHRISTMAS CHEVRON CARD

SUPPLIES I USED

* Cardstock- Old Olive Basic Beige

* Patterned Paper - (retired)

* Embossing Folder - Woodgrain (retired)

* Stamps - Essential Sentiments (Waffle Flower)

* Ink - Old Olive

* Dies - Nested Essentials

* Embellishments - gold pearls (retired)

* Adhesive and dimensionals

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CHRISTMAS GREETINGS CHEVRON CARD

SUPPLIES I USED

* Cardstock -  Cherry Cobbler, Basic White

* Patterned Paper - (retired)

* Stamps - Alpine Adventure, Brightest Glow (both retired)

* Ink - Garden Green

* Dies - Stitched Rectangles (retired)

* Embellishments - Gold Snowflakes, Gold Pearls (both retired)

* Adhesive and dimensionals

CHEVRON CARDS

There you have it, the Chevron Card. I think it is a very versatile technique. I like that I can use scraps to create the chevron! I think it is a great way to add a little more color and character to the card. I hope you give the Chevron Card a try!

Just a quick note on some special posts and videos that will be coming up: 

* This Saturday, October 4, 2025 is World Card Making Day. I will be sharing a quick card layout that we can all make while share a little time together creating.

* Next Tuesday October 7, and on Tuesday October 14 I will present two special Stamp Happy Halloween videos. The projects in these videos are designed specifically for Halloween, but can be modified for any holiday or occasion.

* Stamp Happy Holidays posts and videos will continue to post on Thursdays.

Thanks for stopping by today. Until next time. . .

Stamp Happy!

Kim

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)

VIDEO CARD

INSIDE OF CARD

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. 

VIDEO CARD

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

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

VIDEO

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