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Category: Fancy Fold
Here is a recent sketch challenge at Splitcoaststampers. Click on the link to see more great inspiration for this challenge. This is the sketch. It calls for a tall card - basically to fit in an office envelope (DL). ... and here is my card Tips: Create a Faux Letterpress background with a little twist. Ink the … Continue reading A Tall Card with Still Night for the Sketch Challenge
Impossible cards are a quick and easy way to create a fancy fold card. Tips: This card uses the now retired Sweet Soiree Specialty Designer Series Paper, but any Designer Series Paper will work well. Supplies: Stamp Set: Perennial Birthday Cardstock: Basic Black, Whisper White, Sweet Soiree Specialty Designer Series Paper Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black … Continue reading Fancy Fold Impossible Card with Perennial Birthday
A sister of mine had a 'big' birthday last week and I wanted to make a special card for her. I have seen various versions of this type of fancy fold and decided I would do my own interpretation. Happy birthday Marg! Tips: Stamp and die cut lots of flowers using the Gatefold Blossoms Framelits, … Continue reading Fancy Fold Card with Bouquet Blooms
Today's card uses the holly image from the Blended Seasons stamp set together with some of the die cuts and frames from the coordinating Stitched Seasons Framelits. These limited edition products are only available during the month of August 2018. I have used the frames to create an easel card. Tips: Images have all been … Continue reading Blended Seasons Holly Spruce Easel
Today I am taking part in the Artful Stampers Annual Catalogue Blog Hop. I have used the Bouquet Blooms Bundle which includes the Gatefold Blossoms Framelits. Tips: The gatefold die uses a piece of cardstock 9" x 5" (23cm x 12.5cm) and creates a closed card 5" x 3½" (12.5cm x 9cm). Using this size, you … Continue reading Gatefold Cards with Bouquet Blooms
I have an Inside Shadow Box fancy fold card for my project today. The last time I made one of these about 6 years ago, it was known as a mini aperture box card (see the post here). The design I have used is a little different, but the general look is the same. Thanks to Jennifer … Continue reading Inside Shadow Box with Very Vintage
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