This POP-UP card features the TREE LOT DIES that were offered during SALE-A-BRATION and the TREES FOR SALE stamp set.
This card is all about the DETAILS….the camper dies to offer exactly that — great detail to create the centerpiece for this tree lot “diorama”. Die cut the sign and dog to add fun and whimsy.
This is very much a “fancy fold” technique card since it features “mountains” and “valleys” to create the pop-up insert. My Project PDF will provide the POP-UP template (that can be adapted for other projects) as well as all project and product details.
Lastly, blending, masking, and stamp-stamp-off techniques are featured for creating the background.
Featured Project
Card front featuring the TREES FOR SALE stamp set and embellished with Iridescent Rhinestones and SNOWFALL ACCENTS PUFF PAINTTREES FOR SALE stamp set
If you were lucky enough to add these as part of your FREE sale-a-bration products you will love this project.
Video Tutorial
Project PDF
If you are my SU customer — contact me for your FREE PDF.
Otherwise, click below for a copy of the Instructional Project PDF (9 pages) with diagrams, all the dimensions, and directions, and a full-size POP-UP template.
Gallery
Front with the trees using the stamp-stamp-off technique.This card is perfect even without the added signage and dog.
Here is a 3D project for creating a 6 x 5.25″ album for photos or scrapbooking. Make and give as a gift with photos as a special memento. Or, make and give as a wedding, baby shower, or anniversary gift for the recipient to embellish for a cherished remembrance of a special day.
This is a very versatile project and takes advantage of utilizing SU coordinating products creatively. It’s great for using your craft room “stash”. In fact, I used some retired DSPs and then embellished them with current products from the Annual Catalog.
A Video Tutorial and a 3D Project PDF are available below.
FEATURED PROJECT
Products featured are the Friends Are Like Seashells stamps, Seaside Seashells dies, and Seashells 3D Embossing folders. The sentiments are from the Peaceful Moments Cling and the Daisy Lane Cling (RET) stamps.
If you are my SU customer — contact me for your FREE PDF.
Otherwise, click below for a copy of the Instructional Project PDF that includes all the dimensions and instructions.
Gallery
This was my first effort. Recommend using a RANDOM DSP pattern since it is challenging to try to align a plaid or strip pattern perfectly. I also used my favorite SUMMER SHADOW DIES.
SUMMER SHADOW DIES using Blushing Bride, Calypso Coral, Basic White, Old Olive, and Mossy Meadow card stock. For my last couple of albums, I backed the flowers with GOLD FOIL cardstock for an added glimmer.
This is a fancy folds “motion card”. The front flap lifts like a Venetian blind — it’s so much fun. I use several products featured during the 2022 SALE-a-brations offering.
WONDERFUL WORLD stamp and Designer Series Paper (DSP) is FREE with a $100 qualifying order. Sentiment from the HONEYBEE HOME stamps set. Glittered Organza Ribbon.
WONDERFUL WORLD DSP creates the Venetian shade front.
Gently pull the ribbon to reveal the inside. Tie the ribbon to display the card.
Using the reverse pattern from the WONDERFUL WORLD with Glitter Organza Ribbon.
2021-2023 IN COLOR 6×6 DSP in Polished Pink is used for the Venetian Shade that is embellished with FOR EVERYTHING FANCY Sequins. The HIPPEST HIPPOS & HIPPO Dies are stamped with Memento Black ink and colored with Stampin’ Blends. Our dancing Hippo is glued on a piece of embossed Basic White card stock that creates a textured background. Soft Sea Foam ribbon is used to lace the accordion folds to create the Venetian blind movement.
Video Tutorial
Materials:
Wonderful World Stamp (SALE-a-bration)
Wonderful World 12″x12″ DSP (SALE-a-bration)
Hippest Hippos Stamp (SALE-a-bration)
Hippo Dies (SALE-a-bration)
Honeybee Home Stamp (for the sentiment)
CARD STOCK:
5.5″x 4.25″ Base Card (Orchid Oasis, Highland Heather, Petal Pink)
5.25″ x 4″ Background in Basic White and embossed with a mini-embossing folder
5.25″ x 4″ DSP (Wonderful World / 2021-2023 IN COLOR DSP)
Score — .5″ increments — along the 5.25″ length
the TOP is the .25″ edge that will be used to attach to the card with Tear Tape
Mark with pencil .25″ from the 5.25″ edge to align where to punch holes
Basic Black / Basic White to stamp/heat emboss sentiments
DIES:
To create the flower medallion use the LAYERING OVALS dies (retired) with Basic White (stamped image) and scalloped Petal Pink layer
Do not recommend using the Glittered Organza ribbon. It works well in the tutorial, but the ribbon is very stiff and abrasive. It will cause more wear and tear on the Venetian blind than a softer ribbon.
Knot or add beads to the end of the ribbon to avoid fraying
For Everything Fancy Sequins (Pink and Green)
TOOLS
Simply Scored Scoring Tool
Stampin’ Trimmer
Fine Tip Glue
Hole Punch
Bone Folder
Pencil for marking .25″ to align hole punch
White Embossing Powder / Embossing Buddy / Heat Tool
Refer to the video tutorial for assembly instructions.
This fancy fold technique is called the Inside Out Card. The card design was inspired by Barbara VanDenBoom at Paper Tree using the FRIENDS ARE LIKE SEASHELLS stamp, embossing folder and dies.
When coordinating DSP for Stampin’ Up! suites are retired and no-longer available — it can offer a challenge when trying to create a background. Select a harmonious color palette of ocean colors to create a striking under-the-sea background that is perfect for the seashell theme. For more inspiration, I provide another example for how I for used simple emboss and coloring techniques to create a stunning background for this deceptively easy “fancy fold” card.
View the Step-by-step video tutorial and shop at my ON-LINE store for all the products needed.
Video Tutorial
Project Details:
TOOLS:
Stampn’ Trimmer
Cut & Emboss Machine
Blending Brushes
Adhesives (glue/dots/tear tape)
Label Punch
INKS: (in the order of use)
Soft Seafoam
Pear Pizzaz
Mint Macaron
Just Jade / substitute Bermuda Bay
Pretty Peacock / substitute Shaded Spruce
Memento Black (stamping sentiment)
Card Stock:
Base Card: 5.5″x4.25″ Misty Moonlight cardstock
LAYERS: BASIC WHITE
Basic White (to color) – 3 13/16” x 5 3/16”
Basic White MAT layer – 4″ x 5 5/16″
5.25″ x 8″ for inside cardstock coloring/cutting/scoring
Vellum for embossing (5.5″ x 4.25″)
Piece of Window Sheet or Acetate (4″x 3″) to create a stencil
Select several different size circles (using either dies or punches)
Use Pretty Peacock/Shaded Spruce to ink “bubbles”
Scrap Paper to tear to use as mask for coloring
Whisper White cut 2×3″ for the outside sentiment (use a LABEL PUNCH) and the inside greeting.
Cut: 1) align LEFT edge at 4.25” 2) cut from 1.5″ mark to the 6.75″ mark 3) re-align LEFT edge at 1″ 4) cut from 1.5″ to the 6.75″ mark
Score between the two cut lines ( 1.5″ & 6.75″): 1) Score @ 1.5″ & 6.75″ 2) Score @ 2″ & 6.25″
I used the CELEBRATE SUNFLOWERS stamp set on Crumb Cake (Very Vanilla Base Card & Early Espresso Mat) card stock to gold emboss and color with Watercolor Pencils and Whisper White ink.
Here is a great “fancy fold” for 6″ x 6″ sized card stock or DSP to create these wonderful treat boxes! Visit my ONLINE store for a LINK for where to find all the products listed below :
YOU WILL NEED:
SCORE BOARD
BONE FOLDER
Designer Series Paper – SWEET TALK 12’ X 12” DSP cut to 6” x 6”
Basic White & Highland Heather Card Stock for the tags
Real Red INK for the sentiment
HEART PUNCH PACK for the tags
Hole Punch
TOMBOW Multi-Purpose Glue
REAL RED 3/8” FAUX LINEN RIBBON
IRIDESCENT RHINESTONE BASICJEWELS
More Ideas…
Looking for more inspiration? How about combining the FREE Sunshine & Rainbow DSP from SALE-A-BRATIONS with coordinating ribbon and embellishments that make these creations extra special!
Just a $50 qualifying order from my ONLINE store to get your package of DSP FREE!
Sunshine & Rainbow DSP with Denim RibbonSweet Talk DSP with Faux Linen RibbonSunshine & Rainbow DSP with Gold Cord Sunshine & Rainbow DSP with Bumblebee Gingham DSP Sunshine & Rainbow DSP with Gold Cord and Fresh Fresia Ribbon
I found this great fancy fold technique that creates a shadow box that is great for a scenic holiday composition. It is easy to assemble and an added bonus is that folds easily to fit in a standard envelope for mailing! Definitely a great way to spread added “wow” this season!
I created this holiday card featuring a great stag standing proundly in the foreground around evergreen trees with a lovely cottage snow scene in the background.
All the products featured are available in the current Holiday Catalog — the WISHES & WONDER Bundle,SNOW FRONT, STILL SCENES, and IN THE PINES stamp set.
VIDEO TUTORIAL: Besides all the basic information needed; I’ve included a LINK to my YOUTUBE channel tutorial below for details and “tips” to create the card.
Supply List:
CARD STOCK:
Whisper White or Very Vanilla Cardstock (11″x4″)
SCORE: 1″, 5″, 6″ 10″ (along the 11″ side)
Whisper White or Very Vanilla Cardstock (4″x4″)
SCENIC STAMPS/DIES:
WISHES & WONDER
SNOW FRONT
STILL SCENES
IN THE PINES
INKS:
Momento Black
Basic Grey
Shaded Spruce
Garden Green
Balmy Blue
Pool Party
Versamark (for GOLD embossing powder)
STAMPIN’ BLENDS Pens (Light & Dark):
Shaded Spruce,
Crumb Cake,
Pool Party,
Bronze,
Balmy Blue,
Daffodil Delight
TOOLS:
Sponge Dauber
Score Board
Ruler
Cutting & Embossing Machine
Exacto Knife
Precision Shears
Heat Gun
ADHESIVES:
Tear Tape
All-Purpose Glue
Dimensionals
Directions:
Step ONE: Cut a sheet 11″ x 4″ and score at 1″, 5″, 6″ and 10″.
Step TWO: Measure 3/4 in from each side. Draw square lightly in pencil and cut the open frame area.
Step THREE: Stamp the foreground images and stamp and cut out the main image (i.e. stage).
Step FOUR: Cut a piece of whisper white cardstock 4″x 4″ square.
Step FIVE: Stamp distant background images on this panel which will be adhered to the inside of the shadowbox.
Step SIX: Sponge onor use the sponge brayer to color for the sky (Pool Party) and snow (Balmy Blue) and color the cottage with Stampin’ Blends (refer to the video tutorial for directions).
I love demonstrating “fancy folds” using Stampin’ Up! products. SU makes it so easy since all their products are coordinated! Here is a really neat project that is looks harder than it really is! It is also known as the “Hip to be Square” card by Roni Johnson!
I created several projects using this fancy fold technique — Using the POINSETTIA PLACE Suite, SNOWMAN SEASON stamp and Snowman Builder Punch in the full 6″x6″ format with the matching box.
I also adapted the technique to 3″x3″ format to create fun smaller cards that fit perfectly in the 3″ Square Envelopes (145829) or Acetate Card Boxes (150428).
Follow my Video Tutorial below and I’ll show how to create a “WOW” card and custom box that you will love gift-ing for any occasion!
POINSETTIA PLACE SUITE Project
Supplies Needed:
CARD:
2 pieces of 6″ x 12″ card stock in either the same (Whisper White) or coordinating colors (Real Red and Garden Green)
3 pieces of 5 3/4″ square card stock for layers (Real Red)
Cut two in half to create 4 diagonal pieces.
The Third will be used for the center (with 5 1/2″ square piece for the sentiment)
2 pieces of 5 1/2″ square card coordinating Designer Series Paper (DSP) (Plush Poinsettia and Poinsettia Place DSP)
Cut in half to create 4 diagonal pieces.
ADHESIVE SHEETS (152334) needed to back the Plush Poinsettia Specialty Paper
GOLD EMBOSSING POWDER
Versamark Ink
CARD FRONT:
FOREVER GOLD LASER-CUT SPECIALTY PAPER
4″ x 4″ Whisper White Card stock
3 3/4″ square Real Red CS (embossed with PARISIAN FLOURISH EMBOSSING FOLDER)
RED VELVET PAPER — create Poinsetta Flower (Click LINK Below)
BEADED PEARLS
BOX:
Bottom (Whisper White CS) 7 1/2″ square
Score 5/8″ all around
Lid (Real Red CS) 7 5/8″ square
Score 5/8″ all around
BOX FRONT:
6″ x 6″ square in Whisper White CS
5″ square Real Red CS
4 3/4″ square Plush Poinsettia Paper
PEACE and JOY BUNDLE dies to cut “peace & joy”
FOAM ADHESIVE SHEETS with Whisper White CS
Gold Foil
Red GLimmer or Foil CS
WONDER OF THE SEASON Ribbon Combo Pack (Shaded Spruce Satin Ribbon)
This is a fun and easy card that is packed with WOW! There are so many of the Holiday Catalog products which inspire, but most of all is the versatility of the CURVY CELEBRATIONS Variety Bundle with includes the CURVY CHRISTMAS, CURVY DIES and CLASSIC CHRISTMAS DSP> Explore some of the ideas below and view the tutorial for the basic instructions.
Cards feature the Trimming the Town Suite and DSP, Coming Home Bundle, All the Trimmings Ribbon Combo Pack, and Embellishments. The Wishes and Wonder Bundle, Peace and Joy Bundle Gather Together Bundle, and Country Home stamps set.
Gilded Autumn DSP cut with the Curvy Dies and embellished with Gather Together Leaves Dies in Gold Brushed Metallic Cardstock and Country Home Stamp set. Embellish with Gold Gems and 3/8″ Embroidered Ribbon from the Plaid TIdings Suite. Special DSP from the Curvy Celebrations Variety Pack makes the perfect backdrop with the Trimming the Town DSP and Coming Home Bundle. The JOY sentiment from the Peace and Joy bundle on Foam Adhesive Sheets and Glitter Paper. The curved DIES from the Curvy Celebrations Bundle and sentiment is perfect! Plaid Tidings DSP cut with Curvy Celebrations and embellished with Adhesive Baked Snowflakes sets off the design using the stag from the Wishes and Wonder Bundle in Gold Foil. The backdrop is created using the In the Pines Bundle with Garden Green and Shaded Spruce on Pool Party cardstock texturized with the Subtle Embossing Folder. The snow banks are created using white glimmer paper and Whisper White Card stock (flocked paper (retired)).
Coordinating Designer Series Paper, Ribbon (21″) and embellishments
Paper Trimmer
Scoring Tool
Adhesive (All Purpose Glue and Tear Tape
Stamp Set/Dies: Curvy Christmas Stamp Set and Dies, Coming Home Bundle, the Wishes and Wonder Bundle, Peace and Joy Bundle, Gather Together Bundle, and Country Home stamp set.
Directions:
Trim cardstock to measure 8″x8″
Score at 4″, and rotate and score again at 4″. This will divide the 8″x8″ into four sections.
In the top-rightquadrant, score diagonally from the corner to the center of the page where all the score lines meet
Cut the bottom 4″ score line up to the center of the page. This will separate the bottom two quadrants.
Crease all score lines.
Fold the bottom right and apply adhesive
Secure the bottom right quadrant (the one with the adhesive) to the TOP of the bottom left quadrant. This forms the box corner
Again, crease the diagonally scored line and apply adhesive to the top triangle only.
CREATE SCENES: Cut four 3.5″x3.5″ Whisper White pieces (front, backsides and bottom of corner)
Cut DSP 3″x3″ square and cut designs using the Curvy Dies or the Home Together Dies.
The Whale Of A Time suite really makes a splash with wonderful seascapes that just begs with possibilities and an ocean of inspiration! I have provided a gallery of ideas that this suite has inspired. The DSP, colors, and embellishments (seashell-shaped sequins) add so much!
However, if you like me — have time on your hands….might as well challenge yourself with a fast and easy “fancy folds” card that is very unique. The wiper feature pops up when you stretch the card out and delights any recipient — young or old!
The Whale of a Time Suite of products was chosen for this project because it makes card-making just that more simple! Just follow the pattern and the video tutorial for crafting success!!!
Supplies
CARDSTOCK: Misty Moonlight, Whisper White
2 pieces of Cardstock 4.25″ x 8.5″ (for front and back of card)
1.5″ x 3.25″ Cardstock (for pop-up wiper tab)
Additional cardstock and DSP for decorating the front of the card
Bone Folder
Score Board
Paper Trimmer
Ruler
Scissors
Tear Tape, All Purpose Glue, Fine Tip Glue, Dimensionals
WHALE DONE Bundle (154053)
Whale of a Time DSP (152460)
MISTY MOONLIGHT Ink Pad (153118)
Whale of a Time SEQUINS (152461)
Video Tutorial – Wiper Card Technique
Gallery – More Ideas!
Take the SEABED EMBOSSING folder, ink with Misty Moonlight, and spritz with water before embossing. Recommend using Shimmery White Card Stock. Stamp and fussy-cut seaweed and coral and embellish with sequins. Take a piece of POOL PARTY Sheer ribbon and twist across the front to create the look of a wave.
I love how easy the Whale of a Time Suite of products creates fast and fun cards! Just at a piece of fussy cut coral and Sequins on the DSP!
Run the Shimmery White Cardstock with Misty Moonlight spritzed with water on the Seabed Embossing Folder. Take additional ink with an Aqua Painter (Calypso Coral, Magenta Madness and Granny Apple Green) on the damp cardstock to create more color. Embellish with fussy-cut seaweed and sequins!
Stamp 5.25″ x 4″ Whisper White card stock with seaweed and coral (Granny Apple Green and Calypso Coral) stamps then emboss using the Seabed Embossing 3D Embossing folder to create a rich background for a piece of DSP (cut with Layering Rectangles), embellished with Sequins and Sheer Pool Party Ribbon.
I love Sea Turtles! Use the DSP to full advantage with this fast and easy card. Stamp the Sea Turtle on WW Card Stock with Granny Apple Green ink and shade with MOSSY MEADOW colored pencil for added depth.
This card was made of scraps! Just arrange odd pieces together and add a medallion of color using the stamps and Granny Apple Green, Magenta Madness, Highland Heather, Bumble Bee, Pool Party, and Misty Moonlight inks. Just a hint of WINK OF STELLA provides just the right amount of underwater sparkle.
So, not crazy about using the SHIMMERY CRYSTAL EFFECTS over the seahorses…but the card is still pretty and worth a post!
This was a challenging card…but I may have made it harder than it should be. It was definitely a learning experience and I’m anxious to share what I learned.
Some tips: Don’t add DSP to the base card (unless it covers the top layer and there are NO seams). The “t-slide” needs to move smoothly. Recommend using WW THICK cardstock for the top layer. Recommend measuring and centering the “t-slide” and sentiment card strips. The more these pieces are centered — the easier the “t-slide” will move.
Here I focus on making several cards with this technique to include the initial video using the Geared Up Garage set and then a second video featuring the A Good Man stamp set to review nuanced improvements! After viewing both videos, you should be all set to create your own version!
CARD #1: Featuring Geared Up Garage
Video Tutorial for Geared Up Garage
CARD # 2: Featuring A Good Man Stamp Set
Video Tutorial A Good Man
Basic Supplies and Measurements:
CARDSTOCK and DIMENSIONS:
Base Card: 5 1/4″ square, Layer (for cutting) 5″ square
See diagram for CUT and SCORE measurements
3 1/2″ x 1 1/4″ Cardstock
4 1/4″ x 1″ Cardstock
4″ x 1″ Cardstock
Additional Cardstock for Card Front
TOOLS: Paper Trimmer, Tear Tape, Score Board, Bone Folder, Stamparatus
STAMP SET and DIES: Geared Up Garage, A Good Man, Stitched So Sweetly Dies, Layering Circle Dies, Stitched Shapes Framelits
INKS: Crumb Cake, Memento Black Ink, Calypso Coral
DIMENSIONS and DIAGRAMS:
Base Card and Front Layer
Diagram of Front Layer for Scoring and Cutting
PRODUCTS FEATURED:
Tropical Oasis Trinkets
All Purpose Glue
Paper Trimmer
Stampin’ Blends
Tear Tape
Bone Folder
Stitched Shapes Framelits
Layering Circles Dies
Sponge Brayer
WINDOW SHEETS
More Card Ideas using Geared Up Garage
Refer to both the T-Slide Video for stamping the paper and the “Fancy Fold Gate Card” to fold the base and create this easy card for Father’s Day!
The fancy gatefold card is easy and quick if you follow my Video Tutorial. I also feature a quick coloring technique using craft foam and my Stamparatus. I provide all the dimensions and featured products below.
What you need to make the Fancy Gatefold Card
CARDSTOCK and DIMENSIONS:
Base card 12″ x 5.5″ / Scored at 2″, 4″, 8″ and 10″
Designer Series Paper cut at 4″ x 5.25″ and four strips cut at 1.75″ x 5.25″
Whisper White for stamping image cut at 5″ x 3.75″
Layering cardstock to mat the stamped image 4″ x 5.5″ in coordinating color
Whisper White and coordinating cardstock for sentiment and label die.
TOOLS:
Stamparatus with several plates
Craft Foam (Amazon)
Adhesives
STAMP SETS:
FOREVER BLOSSOMS
SO SENTIMENTAL BUNDLE
PARISIAN BEAUTY
VERY VERSAILLES
INK:
Early Espresso, Terracotta Tile, Crumb Cake, Mint Macaroon
Embellishments: Pearls or Faceted Gold Gems
Featured Products for making the Fancy Gateway Card
The Telescoping Circle Card is fast and easy to make. You can adapt it for any occasion and is another “fancy folds” technique! This card would make a great Holiday Card that can hang as a decoration or a birthday card for a friend. You can also adapt it as an elegant tag on a gift or bottle topper for a bottle of wine. Lots of great uses!
The video tutorial provides all the steps for easy assembly! Scroll for product information and shop the featured products at my ONLINE store!
Video Tutorial
Here is my video tutorial for how to construct this card! Please LIKE and SHARE and I love comments!
What You Need for the Telescoping Circle Card
Layering Scalloped Circle Die (3.5″) from the Layering Circles Framelits
Layering Circle Dies (3″ and 2.75″) from the Stitched Shapes Framelits
Neutral Cardstock for Scallop Matting
Colored Cardstock for Center Circle to stamp sentiment from the So Sentiment Stamp Set
Whisper White Cardstock for message
Stamp to fit in the center of Top Circle Piece (Ornate Style Stamp)
Ink, All Purpose Glue, Brads, Ribbon, Paper Piercer, and Mat
Featured Products Used for making the Telescoping Circle Card
