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Category: Techniques
I have a criss cross fun fold card for today's Christmas card. The original design comes from Dawn Griffith. Thanks for the inspiration Dawn. I have adjusted Dawn's measurements to suit our A4 cardstock. It is a standard size card that fits into a C6 envelope.Supplies:Stamp Set: Christmas to Remember, Poinsettia PetalsCardstock: Evening Evergreen, Basic … Continue reading Criss Cross Fun Fold for Christmas
Today I have a set of cards made with a piece of 6"x6" Designer Series Paper. The design comes from Connie Stewart, a US Stampin' Up! Demonstrator. Thanks for the inspiration Connie. Supplies:Stamp Set: Holly Jolly WishesCardstock: Cherry Cobbler, Basic White, Dashing Along DSPInk: Memento Tuxedo Black, Cherry CobblerAccessories: Rectangular Postage Stamp Punch, Cherry Cobbler … Continue reading One Sheet Wonder with Holly Jolly Wishes for Christmas
Gate Folds are an easy way to add a WOW factor to your cards. I have used the Be Dazzling Specialty Paper on the front of the cards for extra sparkle. Sadly it is no longer available. However, any Glimmer / Glitter type paper will work.Supplies:Stamp Set: Christmas to Remember, Poinsettia PetalsCardstock: Cherry Cobbler, Basic … Continue reading Gate Fold Cards for Christmas
I recently posted a tutorial on how to create an angled fold card. Today I have some more of this fun fold as part of my Christmas theme. Such a quick and easy way to create a WOW factor. You can download the tutorial here.Supplies:Stamp Set: Peaceful DeerCardstock: Card 1: Thick Basic White, Basic White, … Continue reading Angled Fold Cards with Peaceful Deer
Are you looking for a way to create a stack of quick and easy Christmas cards that still have a WOW factor? Keep reading to see how. The Whimsy & Wonder Specialty Designer Series Paper in the 2021 July-December Mini Catalogue has so many beautiful patterns that are easy to fussy cut to create your … Continue reading How to create quick and easy Christmas cards using Designer Series Paper
I have a couple of fun fold pop out swing cards from a recent class for my Christmas theme today. This is an updated version of one that I made years ago here. Card 1 The front of the cardThe look when openView from above Measurements:Card base: 21cm x 14.8cm scored at 10.5cmDSP: 10cm x … Continue reading Fun Fold Pop Out Swing Cards for Christmas
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