STAND ALONE FUN FOLD THAT IS SUPER EASY TO CREATE

Hi Stampers!

Today we will take a look at the Stand Alone Fun Fold Card. Some call this fold an inverted gate fold. Okay, I sort of see the reasoning for that name, but I prefer the stand alone fun fold moniker, because I feel it is a better description of the card. It truly stand up lol on its own making it perfect to display on a shelf or table. I like this fun fold, because it is easy to make, can be created in portrait or landscape orientation, uses scraps of patterned papers or cardstock, and it fits in an A-2 size envelope. Let’s take a look at the sample cards:

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STAND ALONE FUN FOLD THAT IS SUPER EASY TO CREATE

WHAT YOU NEED

STAND ALONE CARD - PORTRAIT

* Card Base - Cut cardstock at 8 1/2” x 5 1/2” score on 8 1/2” side at 2” and 3 1/8” on each side,  or 2”, 

3 1/8”, 5 3/8”, and  6 1/2”

* Front Panels - cut 2 at 1 3/4” x 5 1/4” ; for center panel cut 1 at 2” x 5 1/4” (can be patterned paper or other Cardstock)

* Back Panel - cut 1 at 2” x 5 1/4” (white or light colored cardstock)

* Optional - cut 2 more pieces of patterned paper or cardstock at 1 3/4” x 51/4” to place on back side of side panels

* Stamps, dies, inks, adhesives, embellishments to finish the card

STAND ALONE CARD - LANDSCAPE

* Card Base -  Cut cardstock at 11’ x 4 1/4”. Score on 11” side at 2 3/4” and 4 1/8” on each side, or 

2 3/4”, 4 1/8”, 6 7/8”, 8 1/4”.

* Front Panels -  cut 3 at 4” x 2 1/2” (use patterned paper or cardstock)

* Back Panel - cut 1 at 4” x 2 1/2” using white or light colored cardstock 

* Optional - cut 2 panels at 4” x 2 1/2” from patterned paper or cardstock for back side of side panels

* Stamps, dies, inks, adhesives, embellishments to finish the card

 NOTE - Most of my supplies come from Stampin’ Up!®️. Many are no longer available and are noted as such. Supplies from other sources are listed as such. I encourage you to create your own versions of these cards using items you already have in your stash. 

THE CARDS

(PORTRAIT VERSIONS)

THANKS SO MUCH CARD

SUPPLIES I USED

* Cardstock - Coastal Cabana, Petal Pink, Basic White

* Patterned Paper - Whale of a Time (retired)

* Stamps - Ocean Friends & dies (retired)

* Inks - Calypso Coral, Cajun Craze, Granny AppleGreen

* Adhesive, Dimensionals

* Embellishments -random dots (?)

GLADYS’ BIRTHDAY GREETING

SUPPLIES I USED

* Cardstock - Shaded Spruce, Basic White, Basic Black, Pretty In Pink, Bubble Bath, Lemon Lolly

* Patterned Paper - (retired)

* Stamps - Round We Go

* Dies - Gladys (Tom Holtz / Sizzix)

* Ink - Tuxedo Black (Memento)

* Adhesive, Dimensionals

* Embellishments - random dots (?)

THE CARDS

(LANDSCAPE VERSIONS)

HELLO TURTLES

SUPPLIES I USED

* Cardstock - Azure Afternoon, Pool Party, Basic White

* Patterned Paper - Whale of a Time (retired)

* Stamps - Sea Turtle, Four You, For You (all retired)

* Inks - Pool Party, Granny Apple Green, Azure Afternoon; Clear Glitter Brush (Scrapbook.com)

* Embellishments - same random embellishments (?)

* Adhesive and dimensionals 

HIBISCUS CELEBRATION

SUPPLIES I USED

* Cardstock - Crushed Curry, Basic White

* Patterned Paper - (retired)

* Stamps - Timeless Tropical & dies, Round We Go (both retired)

* Inks - Strawberry Slush; Stampin’ Blends - Strawberry Slush, Flirty Flamingo, Daffodil Delight

* Embellishments -random (?)

* Dies - Stylish Shapes

* Adhesive and dimensionals

SNOWMAN CHRISTMAS

SUPPLIES I USED

* Cardstock - Cloud Cover, Basic White

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

* Stamps - Snowmen Peakers & dies (Pink & Main), Itty Bitty Christmas (retired)

* Inks - Cloud Cover; Stampin’ Blends - Timid Tiger, Bubble Bath, Cloud Cover, Pool Party, Seaside Spray (retired), Color Lifter; Stampin’ Write Marker - Basic Black

* Embellishments - Candied Snow Sequin Mix (Picket Fences)

VIDEO CARDS

MERMAID 

(Portrait)

SUPPLIES I USED

* Cardstock - Basic White; Jewels Smooth Cardstock (Scrapbook.com)

* Patterned Paper - (retired)

* Stamps - Mesmerizing Mermaid & die,  Best Fishes (both from Crafter’s Companion)

* Ink - Night of Navy; Stampin’ Blends - Timid Tiger, Strawberry Slush, Summer Splash, Pool Party, Petal Pink, Gray Granite, Crumb Cake

* Punches - Circles 1 3/4” and 2” 

* Adhesive, dimensionals

NOTE - Measurements for the patterned paper strips:

Cut 2 at  1 1/2” x 5” and cut one at 1 3/4” x 5”

SAIL BOAT - LANDSCAPE

(Landscape)

SUPPLIES I USED

* Cardstock - Timid Tiger, Basic White

* Patterned Paper - (retired)

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

* Inks -Timid Tiger, Night of Navy, Summer Splash, Poppy Parade

* Adhesive, foam tape

STAND ALONE FUN FOLD CARDS

I enjoy creating cards using this fun fold. My cards tend to be bright, sometimes a bit whimsical, but once in a while I make a card that is a little fancy. This fun fold is perfect for whimsical, elegant, simple or elaborate styles. (Most card folds are.) It is the perfect card for display, you can use up some paper scraps, use your wonderful die cut images, or stamp an image on the main panel - so many options! To top it all off - it fits perfectly inside a regular A-2 size envelope! Why not give this fun fold a try? I am sure your cards will be gorgeous!

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

Stamp Happy!

Kim

SPLIT PANEL LAYOUT FOR CARDS IN A HURRY

Hi Stampers!

Today I am sharing a very basic card layout. It is perfect for double sided patterned paper, or for larger scraps of patterned paper. It is the perfect layout for when you need a card in a hurry!  All it takes is an A-2 card base, a 5 1/4”x 4” piece of double sided patterned paper, or one piece of patterned paper that is 4” wide  x 3 1/4” tall and one that is 4” wide x 2”tall, an inside panel, and a greeting. Of course you can add other elements to the card, keep it simple or jazz it up! You can change it up by switching the position of the two pieces of patterned paper. The layout can be oriented as portrait or landscape. This  is why I like basic layouts -use the layout, then make it uniquely yours! Let’s take a peek at the sample cards:

PORTRAIT VERSIONS

LANDSCAPE VERSIONS

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SPLIT PANEL CARD LAYOUT FOR CARDS IN A HURRY

SPLIT PANEL CARD LAYOUT

This layout can be flipped. It can also be created in landscape orientation.

BASIC SUPPLIES

* Card Base -A-2 size; 8 1/2” x 5 1/2” scored and folded on 8 1/2” side at 4 1/4”

* Card Panel - Double sided patterned paper (be sure to like the designs on each side) cut at 5 1/4’” x 4” Cut it at 3 1/4” on the 5 1/4” side. Flip one of the pieces over. OR cut 1 piece of patterned paper at 3 1/4” x 4” and another coordinating piece at 2” x 4”

* Inside panel - white or light colored cardstock cut at either 5 1/4” x 4” or 5” x 3 3/4” 

* Optional - divider to cover seam - can be ribbon a 1/4” - 1/2” strip of cardstock or patterened paper, etc.

OTHER SUPPLIES

* Greeting, stamped or die cut images

* Other Cardstock

* Inks

* Embellishments

* Adhesives, Dimensionals

SAMPLE CARDS

UNCOVERED SEAM

For this card I flipped the layout. Next, I simply adhered the paper pieces to the cardbase, making sure to leave no space between the two pieces.

SUPPLIES I USED

* Sentiment - Mini Birthday (Scrapbook.com)

* Embellishments - Enamel Dots (Simple Stories)

* All other supplies are from Stampin’ Up! ®️

USE 1/4” STRIP OF PATTERNED PAPER TO COVER SEAM

Once again, I flipped the layout and adhered the two pieces of patterned papers leaving no space between the two. I used a piece of coordinating patterned paper cut at 4” x 1/4”to cover the seem.

SUPPLIES I USED

* Stamps - Birthday Wishes (Waffle Flower)

* Embellishments - Enamel Dots (Simple Stories)

* All other supplies are from Stampin’ Up!

USE 1/4” STRIP OF CARDSTOCK TO COVER SEAM

No flipping the layout this time. I covered the seem with a piece of cardstock which is cut at 1/4” x 4”.

SUPPLIES I USED

* Stamps - Flippin’ Fabulous (Honey Bee Stamps)

* All other supplies are from Stampin’ Up!

USE RIBBON TO COVER SEAM

The card panel for this card was assembled on a piece of printer paper. The seam on this card was covered with two pieces of ribbon. Each piece of ribbon is cut at 5 1/4” long. They are adhered to the card panel with glue dots and secured to the back of the panel with tape. Then I adhered the panel to the card base.

SUPPLIES I USED

* All supplies for this card are from Stampin’ Up!

USE 1/2” STRIP OF PATTERNED PAPER TO COVER STRIP

To cover the seam on this card a used a coordinating piece of patterned papers cut at 1/2” x 4”.

SUPPLIES I USED

* Embellishments - Enamel Dots (Simple Stories)

* All other supplies are from Stampin’ Up!

CHRISTMAS VERSION OF LAYOUT

Here is a Christmas version of the layout. Once again I flipped it. I added a contrasting strip of cardstock to cover the seam. 

SUPPLIES IUSED

* Embellishments - Enamel Dots - Brights (Violet Studios)

* All other supplies from Stampin’ Up!

DOUBLE STRIP CARDSTOCK TO COVER SEAM

To cover the seam for this card I used two strips of cardstock. The wider one is 3/4” x 4”. The narrower one is 1/2” x 4”.

SUPPLIES I USED

* All supplies are from Stampin’ Up!

LANDSCAPE VERSIONS

SUPPLIES I USED

* All supplies are from Stampin’ Up!

SUPPLIES I USED

* Floral Patterned Paper - Florals Essentials Collection (Violet Studios)

* All other supplies are from Stampin’ Up!

VIDEO CARDS

SUPPLIES I USED

* All are from Stampin’ Up!

SUPPLIES I USED

* Patterned Paper - Bees & Butterflies Collection (Paper Rose)

* All other supplies are from Stampin’ Up!

SPLIT PANEL LAYOUT CARDS

The split panel card layout, is easy to create, uses patterned paper scraps and cardstock scraps, is great for showcasing larger greetings, there are various options for covering the seam, and the layout can be flipped! The layout can also be used in portrait or landscape orientation. So easy, so many options! Why not give it a try?

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

Stamp Happy!

Kim

NOTE

I use mostly Stampin’ Up! products. Products from other companies are noted as such. I am not affiliated with, nor am I compensated by any company, manufacturer, or other entity.i share where I get my supplies as a resource only.

ADDING INTEREST TO NO LAYER CARDS

Hi Stampers!

I have a lifetime supply of  - well, everything for card making! I enjoy using all the supplies and tools I have, but sometimes I like to go back basics, and see what I can come up with using stamps, inks, and paper - for the most part - and just a card base. No, patterned paper, no die cuts, no embellishments, nothing like that. I allow myself to use a punch to create widows, and I use dies to create some masks. As someone who has made cards for more years than I care to admit, this exercise is a great opportunity to see just how much I can do with minimal supplies. It also gets me out of my routine. For example, a no layer card means my focal image will be stamped directly onto the front of the card, so no alcohol markers as they tend to bleed through white cardstock.  This provides an opportunity to use my often ignored dye based markers, two-step stamps, or images that require no extra coloring! This exercise also is a great opportunity for me to come up with other ways to add color and depth to my cards. 

What if you are a beginner? How does this post help you? Well, the techniques and tips can help you expand your skills and get the most out of the supplies you have. Beginner or seasoned stamper, we all want to get the most from our supplies! So, let’s get started. Here is a look at the sample cards:

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ADDING INTEREST TO NO LAYER CARDS

MASK IMAGE AND ADD A BACKGROUND

The stamp I used for this card includes the image and text. I stamped it using black ink, then colored the cat with my dye ink markers. Next I stamped the image on a piece of masking paper (you can use a post it not, or printer paper). I fussy cut the image right along the line (I left no white border), then I placed it over the image. I took a blending brush inked it, and added a bit of ink over the sentiment and around the image in a freeform shape that turned out to be rectangular. I remove the mask, and my card front was finished.

SUPPLIES I USED

* Card Base - Basic White (thick) cardstock

* Stamps - Giggle Greetings (retired)

* Inks -Tuxedo Black (Memento), Pool Party; Stampin’ Write Markers - Lemon Lolly, Daffodil Delight, Crushed Curry, Real Red, BubbleBath

* Masking Paper or other paper to use as a mask

* Blending brush or sponge

MASK WITH WINDOW

For this card I cut a mask at 5 1/2” x 4 1/4”. I used a circle die to cut a hole about 1” down from the top, centered from left to right. I placed the mask over the front of the card and secured it. I stamped the bunny,] and added a bit of color to it with a marker. I created a mask of the bunny, placed it over the image, then added color to the circle with ink and a blending brush. I removed the masks, then stamped and colored the butterfly, then stamped the greeting.

SUPPLIES I USED

* Card Base -Basic White (thick) cardstock

* Stamps - Forest Friends (Doodlebug Designs Inc.) Kangaroo & Company (retired)

* Inks - Tuxedo Black (Memento), Balmy Blue; Stampin’ Write Markers - Bubble Bath, DaffodilDelight, Crushed Curry

* Masking Paper or other paper - create a mask that is 5 1/2” x 4 14” and cut a 2 1/2” circle out of it about 1/2 in from top and centered from right to left.

* Blending Brush

MASK THE CENTER

For this card I did the opposite of what I did for the previous card. I cut out a circle to use as a mask and placed it on the card. I used a blending brush to add color around the mask. I removed the masked, stamped the images and the greeting. The great thing about the tree stamp I used is that I did not have to color it in. I just used the color ink I wanted the tree to be. Even better, the image is self shading and even creates the illusion of snow on the branches! How great is that. I stamped a greeting, and called it good!

SUPPLIES I USED

* Card Base - Basic White (thick) cardstock

* Stamp - Winter Woods

* Inks - Garden Green, Basic Beige, Balmy Blue

* BlendingBrush

* Masking Paper or substitute - create a circle from it that is about 3 1/2” in diameter

PEEK-A-BOO GREETING

A nice feature to add to a no layer card is a peek-a-boo window. I used two circle punches to create a frame for the window. Once upon a time I used my punches almost every time I made a card! Then dies came along! I still love my punches, but I admit they do get overlooked a bit these days. I show how I created the frame down below the next card. The first thing I did was punch out the circle. I stamped my image. This is a two-step image, meaning there is a stamp for the outline of the image, and a stamp or stamps to fill in the image with color. With the card closed I stamped the greeting. I added the frame (optional), and the card was complete.

SUPPLIES I USED

* Card Base - Basic White (thick) cardstock

* Stamps - Hand Penned (retired)

* Inks - Tuxedo Black (Memento), BubbleBath,Old Olive

* Scrap of black cardstock 

* Circle punches -1 3/4” and 2”

PEEK-A-BOO GREETING II

I switched out the white card base for this kraft colored (Crumb Cake) card base. I spattered white craft ink on the front and let it dry. I punched out the window. I stamped the greeting. Next I stamped the tree.This particular tree to create color variation and texture. This makes it a great image for a no layer card! I added some snowflakes stamped with white ink, and a green frame around the peek-a-bow window.

SUPPLIES I USED

* Card Base - Crumb Cake cardstock

* Stamps - Winter Woods (retired)

* Inks - Garden Green, Real Red, White Craft Ink (pigment ink)

* Small scrap of Garden Green cardstock

* Circle Punches - 1 3/4” & 2”

MAKING A FRAME WITH CIRCLE PUNCHES

STEP 1

Gather supplies -

* Two circle punches 1/4” difference in diameter. I used a 1 3/4” & 2” punches

* Cardstock large enough to accommodate the largest punch and allow you to hold the paper to position it.

STEP 2

* Use the smallest punch and punch in the center of the cardstock.

STEP 3

* Slide the cardstock into the larger punch. Center the punch on the hole previously punched. When you are satisfied with the placement, punch. You now have a frame.

NO LAYER CARDS

I find creating no layer cards to be challenging and relaxing! Challenging as it breaks up my cardmaking routine. I have to switch up my supplies (like switching out alcohol markers for dye based markers), and come up with different ways to add dimension and interest without using dimensionals or gems! It is relaxing, because I can just sit and stamp. Creating no layer cards reminds me why I began stamping it the first place! Of course if you want to add ribbon, gems, die cuts, etc to you no layer card, you can, because that is the other reason I began stamping, there really are no rules! So give no layer cards a try and do them your way!

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

Stamp Happy!

Kim

NOTES

*All of today’s card bases are A-2 size cut at 8 1/2” x 5 1/2” scored and folded at 4 1/4”. Card bases cut at 11” x 4 1/4” scored at 5 1/2” will work just fine too.

*I use mostly Stampin’ Up! products, because I have them. I use a mix of current and retired items. Retired items are listed as such. Products from other companies are listed as such. I list sources of my supplies as a resource only. I am not associated with. Nor do I receive compensation from any company or manufacturer.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION - IDEAS FOR USING BACKGROUND STAMPS

Hi Stampers!

Do you have background stamps just sitting on your shelf waiting to be inked? You love the design on the stamps, but you just are not sure what to do with them? Well, I have background stamps on my shelf, and I love the designs, but I tend to resist using them for some reason. Not today, I dusted off those stamps. I am putting them to use, and I am sharing my ideas.

Let’s look at the cards:

And here are the background stamps I used:

From left to right BERRY HARVEST, SPIRAL DYE, IT’S IN THE STARS, and RAYS OF LIGHT. These stamps can be found on pages 118-119 of the STAMPIN’ UP! ®️2023-2024 ANNUAL CATALOG or in my online store HERE. Search “background stamps.”

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BACKGROUND INFORMATION

IDEAS FOR USING BACKGROUND STAMPS

STAMP, COLOR, & BLEND

BERRY HARVEST BIRTHDAY

This is a very basic way to use a background stamp. Just stamp and add color.

* I created the background panel by stamping the image on Basic White cardstock using Early Espresso ink. (Yes. It will be okay, even when I use alcohol markers to color in the images.)  

* Next I colored the berries and leaves with Stampin’ Blends alcohol inks. 

* Then I used a blending brush and Azure Afternoon ink to add color to the background areas of the stamped image. Just apply the ink right over the colored images. Believe me, it will be okay. 

* I trimmed the panel to 5” x 3 3/4”, added a mat, and adhered to a card base.

* For the greeting I used a blending brush and Azure Afternoon ink to color a small piece of Basic White cardstock. I stamped the greeting with Blackberry Bliss ink. Die cut with the stitched oval Dies from the Mini Pocket Envelope Dies. I adhered it to a scrap of Old Olive cardstock and fussy cut around leaving a bit of an Old Olive border. I repeated the process with a scrap of Blackberry Bliss cardstock. I adhered the greeting to card front with dimensionals. 

* I repeated the same “stamp, color, blend” process on the flap of an envelope to create a matching envelope.

SUPPLIES FOR THIS CARD

* Berry Harvest Stamp Set; Inked & Tiled stamp set (greeting)

* Old Olive card base - 8 1/2” x 5 1/2” scored and folded at 4 1/4”

* Mat - Blackberry Bliss cardstock cut at 5 1/4” x 4”

* Focal Panel - Basic White - 5 1/2” x 4 1/4” and later cut to 5” x 3 3/4”

* Greeting - Scraps of Blackberry Bliss, Old Olive, and Basic White

* Inks - Early Espresso, Blackberry Bliss, Azure Afternoon; Stampin’ Blends - Blackberry Bliss (light & dark). Old Olive (light & dark), Crumb Cake (light& dark). 

* Blending Brush

* Dies - Mini Pocket Envelope Dies (found in my online store as an online exclusive) - oval 

* Adhesive and dimensionals 

SPOTLIGHT TECHNIQUE

BERRY HARVEST SPOTLIGHT BIRTHDAY

For this card I used a variation of the spotlight technique. This technique is quick and easy. 

* I simply stamped the image on a piece of 5 1/2” x 4 1/4” Basic White cardstock with Blackberry Bliss ink. 

* Then I die cut a piece from the stamped image using the Stylish Shapes Dies - circle, 2nd largest.  I cut mine centered and about 3/4”-1” from the top of the panel. 

* Next I use the same die plus the largest circle die in the set to cut a frame from Blackberry Bliss ink. I also cut two more circles; a Blackberry Bliss one using the 3rd largest die and a Basic White one using the next smaller circle die - these are for the greeting. 

* I used Stampin’ Blends to color in the part of the image I die cut from the panel. 

* I cut down the panel to 5 1/4” x 4” and adhered it to a Blackberry Bliss Card base. 

* I used liquid glue to adhere the frame around the die cut area. 

* I used dimensionals to adhere the colored part of the image inside the boundaries of the frame. 

* I used Blackberry Bliss ink to stamp the greeting on the Basic White die cut circle. I adhered this to the Blackberry Bliss mat, and added it to the cardbase using liquid glue along the top and dimensionals along the bottom.

* I used a Blackberry Bliss Stampin’ Blend (dark) to color 5 rhinestones, and adhered them to the greeting.

* For the envelope, I simply stamped the image on the flap using the Blackberry Bliss ink.

SUPPLIES

* Berry Harvest stamp and Pansy Patch stamp set (greeting)

* Card base - BlackBerry Bliss cardstock 5 1/2” x 8 1/2” scored and folded at 4 1/4”

* Focal Panel - Basic White cardstock 5 1/2 x 4 1/4”, later cut down to 5 1/4” x 4”

* BlackBerry Bliss cardstock for frame and greeting mat

* Basic White cardstock for greeting

* Inks - Blackberry Bliss; Stampin’ Blends - Blackberry Bliss (light & dark). Old Olive (light & dark), Crumb Cake (light & dark)

* Dies - Stylish Shapes - circles

* Rhinestones Basic Jewels - 5, color with Blackberry Bliss (dark) Stampin’ Blend

* Adhesive, liquid glue, dimensionals 

BLENDED BACKGROUND

IT’S IN THE STARS STELLAR BIRTHDAY

Another super easy way to use background stamps, just stamp the image and use inks and blending brushes to add color.

* Stamp the image on a 5 1/2” x 4 1/4” piece of Basic White cardstock. And I used Memento Tuxedo Black ink to stamp the image.

* I used blending brushes and Pool Party, Lost Lagoon, and Pretty Peacock ink to add color to the background. I went from left to right - top to bottom as I added the ink.

* I trimmed my background piece to 4 3/4 x 3 1/2” and matted it on a 5” x 3 3/4” piece of Basic Black cardstock.

* Next I moved onto creating the planets. I used the Reach For the Stars Die (circles) to die cut the planets, and other dies in the set to cut rings, and stars. 

 - Use Silver Foil (online store) or the Holographic Trio specialty paper and both stars dies to die cut the stars.

- Use the Holographic Trio specialty paper to die cut the rings for the planet (use smallest rings die).

* For the planets

 - Daffodil Delight planet - Daffodil Delight cardstock, 2nd largest circle die, use Daffodil Delight ink and sponge dauber and Inked & Tiled stamp set (brush stroke image) to create a design on the planet. Adhere to focal panel with dimensionals.

 - Cajun Craze planet - use 3rd smallest circle die - Cajun Craze cardstock; Use Cajun Craze ink and a sponge dauber to add shadow and depth to the planet. Slip into rings die cut and adhere it to the planet on the back side of the planet. Adhere to focal panel with dimensionals.

 - Calypso Coral planet - Calypso Coral cardstock die cut with 2nd to smallest circle die. Use

Calypso Coral ink and the “dots” stamp from Nested Friends stamp set (or any one you have) to add a design to the planet. Use the ink and a sponge dauber to add shadow and depth to the planet. Use adhesive to attach to the focal panel.

* Stamp the greeting on Calypso Coral cardstock using Memento Tuxedo Black ink. Trim the cardstock down to fit the greeting. Adhere the greeting to the card base.

* Adhere the matted focal panel to the card base. 

* Use liquid glue to adhere the die cut stars to the focal panel

* For the envelope I simply stamped the image on the flap using the black ink.

SUPPLIES FOR CARD ABOVE

* It’s In the Stars, Reach For the Stars (greeting), Inked & Tiled, and Nested Friends stamp sets

* Card base - Lost Lagoon cardstock - 5 1/2” x 8 1/2” scored and folded at 4 1/4”

* Mat - Basic Black cardstock cut at 5” x 3 3/4”

* Focal Panel - Basic White cardstock x 5 1/2” x 4 1/4” (later cut down to 4 3/4” x 3 1/2”)

* Other cardstock - Daffodil Delight, Cajun Craze, Calypso Coral, Silver Foil. Holographic Trio Specialty Paper

* Inks - Memento Tuxedo Black, Lost Lagoon, Pretty Peacocl, Pool Party, Daffodil Delight, Calypso Coral, Cajun Craze

* Reach for the Stars Dies

* Adhesive and dimensionals

EMBOSS RESIST TECHNIQUE

IT’S IN THE STARS THANK YOU

This is another quick and easy technique, and this card goes together in no time!

* Using a 5 1/2”x 4 1/4” piece of Basic White cardstock go over it with an embossing buddy or sock containing cornstarch or baby powder. This will reduce static and ensure the embossing powder goes only where we want it to go! 

* Stamp the image with Versa Mark ink and cover with clear embossing powder. Heat set with heat tool.

* Go over the panel with a blending brush and Starry Sky ink. 

* Use a towel or paper towel and gently wipe over the panel just to remove any residual ink from the image.

* Trim this panel to 5” x 3 3/4” and adhere to a Basic White (thick) card base. 

* Stamp the greeting (from Reach for the Stars stamp set) on Basic White cardstock sim Starry Sky ink.

* Die cut with the Countryside Corners dies - select the die that fits best around the greeting.

* Adhere the greeting to center of the card using dimensionals.

* For the envelope I once again just stamped the image on the envelope flap. This time I used the Starry Sky ink.

SUPPLIES

* IT’S IN THE STARS and REACH FOR THE STARS stamp sets

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

* Focal Panel - Basic White cardstock - 5 1/2” x 4 1/4” (later cut to 5” x 3 3/4”

* Greeting Basic White cardstock scrap

* Inks - Versa Mark, Starry Sky; Clear Embossing Powder

* Blending brush

* Countryside Corners Dies

* Embossing Buddy, Heat Tool, Piece of paper towel

* Adhesive and dimensionals 

STAMP & BLEND & DIE CUT GREETING

SPIRAL DIE HAPPY BIRTHDAY

The most difficult part of making this card is die cutting all those letters! And that is not hard at all! For this technique you have options. You can stamp the spiral image, then use the blending brushes and other ink colors to color in the white areas of the cardstock OR use the blending brushes to to Add color first, then stamp the image. I chose the first option.

* I used a scrap strip of Basic Black cardstock, measured it, and cut an adhesive sheet to fit. I placed the adhesive sheet on the back side of the cardstock. 

* I placed the cardstock right side up on the cutting plate of my die cut machine and placed the  Alphabet Ala Mode letter dies I needed on the cardstock, and ran them through the die cut machine. My letters are ready when I need them!

* On a piece of 5 1/2” x 4 1/4’ Basic White cardstock, stamp the image with Poppy Parade ink.

* Use Daffodil Delight and Pumpkin Pie inks and blending brushes to color in the white spaces of the background piece, if you did not do so prior to stamping. 

* Cut this piece down tom3 3/4” x 5” and mat on a 5 1/4” x 4” piece of Basic Black cardstock.

* Remove the backing from your die cut layers and adhere to the card front.

*Place foam adhesive strips on the backside of the focal panel along the sides and in the middle of the piece, and adhere to a Pumpkin Pie card base.

* For the envelope flap I used the same pro chess I used when stamping the image for the card.

SUPPLIES

* Spiral Dye stamp

* Card base - Pumpkin Pie Cardstock -8 1/2” x 5 1/5” scored & folded at 4 1/4”

* Mat - Basic Black Cardstock - 5 1/4” x 4 “

* Focal panel - Basic White cardstock 5 1/2” x 4 1/4” - later cut down to 5” x 3 3/4”

* Strip of Basic Black cardstock backed with Adhesive Sheets

* Inks - Poppy Parade, Pumpkin Pie, Daffodil Delight

*Blending Brushes

* Adhesive and Adhesive Foam Strips

ELEGANT EMBOSSING

ELEGANT SPIRAL DYE BIRTHDAY

For this card I used the Spiral Dye stamp to create a card that is a bit more elegant. I really like the black and gold combination.

* Use an embossing buddy on a 5 1/2” x 4 1/4”, then stamp the image with Versa Mark, cover with gold embossing powder, and heat set. Cut panel down to 5” x 3 3/4”.

* Adhere panel to Basic Black mat cut at 5 1/4” x 4” and adhere this piece to a Basic White (thick) card base.

* Cut a piece of Basic Black cardstock at 1 1/4” x 5”. Stamp greeting on it with Versa Mark, cover with gold embossing powder, and heat set. Adhere to card with dimensionals.

* Add 5 gold pearls to the card (Festive Pearls)

* I did not decorate an envelope for this card - yet!

SUPPLIES

* Spiral Dye and Biggest Wish (sentiment) stamp sets 

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

* Mat - Basic Black 5 1/4” x 4”

* Focal panel - Basic White 5 1/2” x 4 1/4” (later cut down to 5” x 3 3/4”

* Greeting - Basic Black cardstock - 1 1/4” x 5” for greeting

* Inks - Versa Mark, gold embossing powder

* Festive Pearls - gold - 5

* Adhesive and dimensionals 

STAMP AND DIE CUTS

RISE & SHINE RAYS OF LIGHT

This card is similar to the Stamp & Blend & Die Cut Greeting card, except there is no blending - just stamping and adding die cuts.

* Stamp the image on Basic White cardstock using Crushed Curry ink.

* Die cut a circle from a scrap of Crushed Curry cardstock using the Stylish Shapes Dies - 2nd smallest circle.

* Place adhesive sheets on the back of a 5” x 3” piece of Basic Black cardstock.

* Use the Alphabet Ala Mode Dies to die cut the needed letters for the greeting.

* Use dimensionals to attach the circle die cut to the card panel.

* Place the letters on the card front.

* Adhere the panel to a Basic Black card base.

* To create a matching envelope I simple stampe the image on the envelope flap with the Crushed Curry ink.

SUPPLIES

* Rays of Light stamp set

* Card base - Basic Black 8 1/2” x 5 1/2” scored and folded at 4 1/4”

* Card panel - Basic White 5 1/2” x 4 1/4” (later cut down to 5 1/4” to 4”)

* Scrap of Crushed Curry cardstock to die cut circle

* Greeting - Basic Black cardstock 5” x 3” backed with Adhesive Sheets to die cut letters

* Ink - Crushed Curry

* Alphabet Ala Mode Dies and Sylish Shapes Dies

* Adhesive and dimensionals 

The following two cards were created using one stamped panel.

CUT A STRIP 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY RAYS

This card incorporates the background stamp image and designer series paper. Using a strip of the stamped panel leaves enough of the image to use on another card.

* Stamp the Rays of Light image using Lost Lagoon ink on a piece of 5 1/2” x 4 1/4” piece of Basic White cardstock, Cut a 1 1/2” strip from the left side of the panel. Cut the length of the strip to 5 1/4” long. This is what will b3 used on this card. Save what is leftover to make the next card. Cut the length 

* Cut a piece of DSP from the Inked Botanicals DSP (Lost Lagoon) that is 4” wide  x 5 1/4” long, paying attention to the direction of the pattern on the DSP.

* Adhere the stamped strip to the DSP. Attach a piece of Lost Lagoon ribbon about 2” from the top of the panel. Secure each end of the ribbon on the back of the panel.

* Adhere the panel to the card base.

* Use the Stylish Shapes Dies to die cut a Lost Lagoon square (mat) and a Basic White square for the greeting. Stamp the greeting on the Basic White square with Lost Lagoon ink.

* Add 3 of the Festive Pearls to the greeting (green).

* Adhere the greeting with dimensionals. 

* The envelope for this card was decorated just like the previous card.

SUPPLIES

* Rays of Light and Inked & Tiled (greeting) stamp sets

* Card base - Basic White cardstock (thick) 11” x 4 1/4” scored and folded at 5 1/2”

* Focal panel - Basic White cardstock - 5 1/2” x 4 1/4”

* DSP - Inked Botanicals - Lost Lagoon cut at 5 1/4” x 4”

* Scraps of  Basic White and Lost Lagoon fo greeting

* Ink - Lost Lagoon

* Stylish Shapes Dies - squares, 3rd and 4th smallest

* Lost Lagoon Ribbon - about 5”

* Festive Pearls - green - 3

* Adhesive and dimensionals 

BONUS CARD

RAYS OF LIGHT WITH INKED & TILED BIRTHDAY

For this card I used the leftover stamped panel leftover from the previous card.

* Cut a piece o Basic White cardstock to 2” x 5 1/2”.

* Stamp the large floral image from the Inked & Tiled stamp set with black ink

* Stamp the greeting below the greeting.

* Adhere the floral panel centered on the Lost Lagoon stamped panel.

* Adhere this panel to a Basic Black card base.

* Use a Basic Black (dark) Stampin’ blend to color 3 rhinestones.

* Attach the rhinestones to the floral panel.

SUPPLIES

 * Inked & Tiled stamp set

* Card base - Basic Black cardstock 11” x 4 1/4” scored and folded at 5 1/2”

* Reserved stamped panel from above (for mat)

* Basic White cardstock 2” x 5 1/2” 

* Ink - Basic Black and Stampin’ Blend - Basic Black (dark)

* Rhinestones Basic Jewels - 3, colored with Black stampi’ Blend

* Adhesive

* For the envelope I used the black ink and stamped the upper portion of the floral image on the envelope flap and on the lower left portion of the front of the envelope.

That is all for today! I hope I have inspired you to dig out your background stamps and use them to create some great cards! Until Next time . . .

Stamp Happy!

Kim

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