Spanner Fun Fold Cards with Traditions of Christmas and Floral Charm…Free PDF

Did you play along with my Mystery Monday Stampin’? If you followed the clues you would have created a Spanner Fun Fold Card similar to these.
Mystery Solved!

I LOVE this “new to me” fun fold! I got the idea from Wendy Cranford several years ago and can’t believe this is the first time I am trying it! It is super easy and such a fun card to make and send!

What is a spanner fun fold? This card opens up twice! The strip that spans the front of the card attaches to the two outside flaps creating the card front. There’s even a little hidden message under the spanner! The center panel of the card opens up second to reveal the inside of the card. As always I will include the PDF below. Let’s take a closer look at how this fun fold opens.



The Traditions of Christmas is my favorite new suite in the September-December Mini Catalog!

I love designer series paper (in case you didn’t already know that! LOL) and this pack has a timeless feel with traditional reds and greens, accented with touches of gold foil.

I used 3 of the patterns on my card today. I cut a continuous pattern from the DSP for the front of my card then added a different pattern for the spanner as well as my 1″ strips on the inside. I love how Stampin’ Up!’s DSP patterns coordinate. I really like the color combination of the Reds & Greens with Secret Sea with Pool Party on today’s card.

You’ve probably noticed by now that I like to show a different variation with my second card each week. Let’s take a look at the gorgeous Charming Day wedding card I created (per request from my daughter for a friend’s wedding she is going to next month).

I chose to use an embossed layer instead of DSP on my “spanner” strip across the front. I also set my focal image off to the side instead of in the center. (Remember…there are no right or wrong ways to do mystery stampin’!)
I used several Stampin’ Blends to color the flowers and leaves from the Charming Day stamp set to coordinate with the DSP.


I had to mask the sentiment from the Lifetime of Love stamp set to leave out “congratulations” as I wanted to use a larger one on the front of my card. The Wonderful Thoughts Bundle has a bunch of sentiments with coordinating dies to cut them out! (It is one of my favorite sentiment stamp sets!)
Inside I stamped another sentiment from Lifetime of Love.

You could easily fold a check or cash and tuck it under the ribbon on the flap or use a glue dot to attach a gift card. I love this designer series paper too! It makes a perfect fall wedding card (or birthday card, thinking of you, thank you, sympathy….LOL!)

The Floral Charm Suite has a versatile range of products perfect for creating charming all-occasion paper crafts inspired by nature’s artistry. Use the dies to cut out stamped flowers and greenery, and make projects pop with the colorful Designer Series Paper.

What do you think of this fun fold? I think it’s a versatile fun fold that can be used for any occasion! I created a Christmas card and a wedding card. What will you create? Do you have a favorite card from today? Leave a comment below and let me know!

Check back Thursday to see another card I created using this fun fold for the Tic Tac Toe Challenge this week. Here’s a sneak peek.

I would love for you to play along with my mystery stamping! Click on the PDF below and follow the clues. Then take a photo of your card and send an attachment to my email (j.stark@goeaston.net). I’d love to share your works of art on my Sunday Showcase!

Click HERE to download/print the Mystery Stampin’ PDF

Have a great day! Thanks for stopping by!
Just Stampin’
Jeanie

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