B is for Birthday

May 29, 2019May 30, 2019 ~ Jeanie Stark ~ 7 Comments

Welcome to my ABC Card Series! Monday I shared a couple of Anniversary card ideas. (If you missed that post, you can view it HERE.) I’m looking forward to sharing a variety of cards for every occasion from A to Z! Today is all about Birthday cards! Everyone has a birthday so we always need birthday cards! Today’s card features a fun card idea inspired from a sketch design.

Stampin' Up! Picture Perfect Birthday and Touches of Texture birthday card idea - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

When I first started stamping I would copy sketch designs and use whatever paper and stamps I had to make a card. This is one of those sketches I have been wanting to do. I blended old with new for this card. Both stamps sets I used, Picture Perfect Birthday and Touches of Texture, are retiring June 3rd. (Inventory is low.) So sad to see these go! I have used this sentiment many times! It works great for the front of a card or on the inside. Check out the other great sentiments in this set.

Stampin Up Picture Perfect Birthday stamp set - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

The touches of Texture Stamp set is another beauty and so versatile. These images can be used for many different occasion cards. I colored the flowers and dragonfly using my Stampin’ Blends. So quick & easy to do!

Stampin Up Touches of Texture Stamp Set - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

I thought the flowers from Touches of Texture coordinated well with the Bird Ballad Designer Series Paper. I love this paper pack! If you want to get a taste of the new papers, ribbons, embellishments, and/or In Colors, be sure to check out my Product Share Buffet. You can order just the suites you want or have a “taste” of the full buffet. Check it out HERE. Order by June 3rd to be first in line!

Stampin' Up! Picture Perfect Birthday and Touches of Texture birthday card idea - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

Want more birthday card inspiration? I have posted over 100 birthday card ideas. Go to categories on the left and click “birthday” from the drop down menu. (*If you are viewing this post in your email, you need to click on the title to go directly to my blog to search categories. )

This in my 7th ABC Series! If you would like to view past series click on any of the titles below to get started. Scroll through the alphabet for inspiration, tips, and more.

ABC’s of Stampin’ (* Great tips for new or seasoned stampers!)
ABC’s with DSP (*Great ideas for using and cutting DSP! Just substitute any DSP.)
ABC’S with 2017 Occasions and SAB Catalogs
ABC’s with Fun Folds (*Photo tutorials for different fun folds!)
ABC Holiday Ideas
ABC Sale-A-Bration 2018

Have a wonderful day!

Just Stampin’

Jeanie

Product List (*Retiring Items…AWSL through June 3rd! Don’t miss out!)

*Picture Perfect Birthday Photopolymer Stamp Set [145519] $17.00	*Touches Of Texture Clear-Mount Stamp Set [143251] $33.00	Bird Ballad Designer Series Paper [149592] $11.50	Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Thick Cardstock [140272] $7.75
Pool Party 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [122924] $8.50	Basic Black 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [121045] $8.50	Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [100730] $9.75	Medium Whisper White Envelopes [107301] $7.00
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $6.00	Old Olive Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack [144597] $9.00	Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack [144603] $9.00	Pool Party Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack [144605] $9.00
Layering Circle Framelits Dies [141705] $35.00	*Stampin’ Trimmer [126889] $30.00	**Big Shot [143263] $110.00	SNAIL Permanent Adhesive [104332] $7.00
Glue Dots [103683] $5.25	Stampin’ Dimensionals [104430] $4.00

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Impossible Fun Fold Card Tutorial

May 9, 2019May 9, 2019 ~ Jeanie Stark ~ 7 Comments

Yesterday I shared a fun fold card called the “Impossible Card Fold”. I’m here to show you it’s anything but impossible! It’s super simple and fun to make. Here’s another look at my card.

Stampin Up Free As a Bird Fun Fold All Occasion card idea - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

Here’s the details how to make it…

1.Start with a piece of 5 1/2 x 4 1/4 card stock.
With the 4 1/4″ side at the top of the score board, score at 2 1/8.

Stampin Up Simply Scored Impossible fun fold card tutorial - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

2. With the 5 1/2″ side at the top, score at 2 3/4″ just to the score line across the middle.

Stampin Up Simply Scored Impossible fun fold card tutorial - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

3. Flip so the other 5 1/2″ side is at the top and score at 1″ and 4 1/2″ just to the middle score line.

Stampin Up Simply Scored Impossible fun fold card tutorial - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

4. Cut along the score lines on the 5 1/2″ side from the top to the middle score line and from the bottom to the middle score line. (*Don’t cut the middle score line.)

Stampin Up Impossible fun fold card design - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

5. Now comes the fun part! Hold one side (I held the left side) and flip the other side back and then fold the center piece forward. It’s that simple!!!!!

To decorate, I cut 2 pieces of DSP 2 x 2 5/8 and 2 pieces 7/8 x 2. The stamped banner piece measures 3/4 x 4 1/4 and the layer measures 7/8 x 4 1/4. I put both banner pieces together and slid them in the top of the Everyday Label Punch. *Make sure it’s centered before punching. Offset the top layer before adhering. Stamp sentiment and punch a hole with the 1/8 ” Handheld Circle Punch. (A shout out to Linda Heller for this cool punch trick!!!)

Stampin Up Decorative Label Punch alternative banner idea - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

Take a 6″ piece of ribbon and fold in half. Thread through the hole then slip the ends through the loop. Adhere across the front of the card. Trim ends of the ribbon.

Stampin Up Free As a Bird Impossible Fun Fold All Occasion card idea - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

I fussy cut the flower from a scrap of DSP and adhered with a glue dot. I stamped the birds on Whisper White with Soft Suede ink and let dry before coloring with my Stampin’ Blends. I cut it out with the Stitched Rectangle Dies and adhered to the card. This card folds flat and fits in Stampin’ Up!’s standard medium envelopes. I decorated the envelope flap with the same beautiful Bird Ballad Designer Series Paper.

Stampin Up Free As a Bird Impossible Fun Fold All Occasion card idea - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

I hope you will give this fun fold a try now that you see it’s NOT “Impossible” at all!!!!

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Stampin Up 2019-2021 In Color sampler - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

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Have a great day!

Just Stampin’

Jeanie

Product List (Click on the images below to view in my online store.)

Free As A Bird Cling Stamp Set [149468] $22.00	Bird Ballad Designer Series Paper [149592] $11.50	Pool Party 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [122924] $8.50	Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [100730] $9.75
Old Olive 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [100702] $8.50	Soft Suede Classic Stampin’ Pad [147115] $7.50	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $6.00	Old Olive Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack [144597] $9.00
Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack [144603] $9.00	Crumb Cake Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack [144601] $9.00	Very Vanilla 3/8″ (1 Cm) Scalloped Lace Trim [149593] $7.00	Rectangle Stitched Framelits Dies [148551] $35.00
Everyday Label Punch [144668] $18.00	1/8″ Circle Handheld Punch [134365] $9.00	Paper Snips Scissors [103579] $10.00	Simply Scored [122334] $30.00
Stampin’ Trimmer [126889] $30.00	Big Shot [143263] $110.00	SNAIL Permanent Adhesive [104332] $7.00	Glue Dots [103683] $5.25

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Simply Scored Fun Fold for the Pals Blog Hop

May 8, 2019May 9, 2019 ~ Jeanie Stark ~ 32 Comments

2019 April Blog Hop

Welcome to the Pals’ May Blog Hop. We’re so glad you’re here because we made some great projects with “More Than One Score.” You may be starting the hop here or coming from a previous Pal’s blog. Either way, you’ve come to the right place. You’ll find the full line-up below to help you move, or “hop” along from Pal to Pal.

I love fun fold cards! I have been wanting to make this one for some time now but, the name, “Impossible Fold”, sounded intimidating. Let me just say, this card is anything but impossible! In fact, it is a really simple fun fold to make!

Stampin Up Free As a Bird Fun Fold All Occasion card idea - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

I used the Free As a Bird Stamp Set and and Bird Ballad Designer Series Paper which will be available in the new annual catalog when it debuts June 4th. Demonstrators were able to see and play with new products at Stampin’ Up!’s OnStage event. This suite was used for one of the make ‘n take projects. I like to challenge myself and use the make ‘n take products to make something a little different.

This fun fold starts with a piece of 5 1/2 x 4 1/4 cardstock. A few simple scores (4 to be exact) turns what would be a flat card in to a cool pop up!

Stampin Up Impossible Fun Fold Card base - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

I will share the full color tutorial with directions and measurements on my blog tomorrow. Make sure you subscribe to my blog so you don’t miss out! Here’s a look at the side view.

Stampin Up Free As a Bird Impossible Fun Fold All Occasion card idea - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

I love the new scalloped lace trim too! (I’ll share how I made the fun banner tomorrow.) I had fun coloring the birds with the Stampin’ Blends. You could just as easily watercolor with ink or use Stampin’ Up!’s watercolor pencils. Just think of all the color possibilities for these cute little birds!

This fun fold card would look great propped up on a desk or bookcase. Don’t forget to check back tomorrow for the photo tutorial so you can make one for someone special!

Stampin Up Free As a Bird Impossible Fun Fold All Occasion card idea - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

More inspiration awaits! Use the Blog Hop Line-up below to visit the rest of this month’s Design Team. My fellow Pals are excited to show you what they’ve created! Don’t forget to show us some love by commenting on our creations. Mark your calendars for Wednesday, June 12, 2019 when our Hoppin’ Pals share their “Anything with Wings” projects. Don’t miss the fun!

May Pals Blog Hop Line-Up

Have a wonderful Day!
Just Stampin’

Jeanie

Stampin Up Free As a Bird Fun Fold All Occasion card idea - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

Product List for Free As a Bird Fun Fold Card (CLICK ON ANY PRODUCT TO SHOP ONLINE):

Free As A Bird Cling Stamp Set [149468] $22.00	Bird Ballad Designer Series Paper [149592] $11.50	Pool Party 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [122924] $8.50	Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [100730] $9.75
Old Olive 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [100702] $8.50	Soft Suede Classic Stampin’ Pad [147115] $7.50	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $6.00	Old Olive Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack [144597] $9.00
Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack [144603] $9.00	Crumb Cake Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack [144601] $9.00	Very Vanilla 3/8″ (1 Cm) Scalloped Lace Trim [149593] $7.00	Rectangle Stitched Framelits Dies [148551] $35.00
Everyday Label Punch [144668] $18.00	1/8″ Circle Handheld Punch [134365] $9.00	Paper Snips Scissors [103579] $10.00	Simply Scored [122334] $30.00
Stampin’ Trimmer [126889] $30.00	Big Shot [143263] $110.00	SNAIL Permanent Adhesive [104332] $7.00	Glue Dots [103683] $5.25