Q is for Quarter Fold

May 31, 2017July 23, 2017 ~ Jeanie Stark ~ 8 Comments

Welcome to my ABC’s with Fun Folds series. Today’s fun fold card is quite different, a Quarter Fold. It’s quick & easy to make and you fold it like you would a packing box.

Stampin Up Fun Fold card using Festive Birthday Designer Series Paper and Designer Tin of Cards Stamp Set.. For more fun fold cards, directions, and supplies visit www.juststampin.com

This card showcases the Festive Birthday Designer Series Paper. Today is your last chance to get this paper before it retires. The bright fun colors of this card just scream birthday to me. I used the Designer Tin of Cards Stamp Set (also retiring) to stamp my sentiment. This has been one of my favorite stamp sets. It has cool fonts and lots of sentiments for tons of versatility!

To make this fun quarter fold card you need to start with 2 pieces of cardstock (4 1/4 x 11, 5 1/2 x 8 1/2). Trim a sliver (1/16″) off the long end of each piece so the widths are actually 4 3/16 x 11 and 5 7/16 x 8 1/2. This will allow the cards to fit together and close easier. Score the 4 1/4 x 11 cardstock at 2 3/4 from each end. Score the 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 cardstock at 2 1/8 from each end. Use Multipurpose Liquid Glue to adhere the two pieces of cardstock together, lining up the edges with the score lines. (It doesn’t matter which one in inside.)

Fold on each of the score lines and crease using a bone folder. Decorate with DSP or cardstock measuring 2 x 2 5/8.

I used the pansy punch to cut a flower from melon mambo cardstock. I added a White Perfect Accent in the middle and attached it with glue dots.

Cut a 4 x 5 1/4 piece of Whisper White cardstock for the inside. I used the Stylized Birthday stamp and Tempting Turquoise ink. The little flowers are from the Designer Tin of Tags Stamp set that I used on the front of the card.

Stampin Up Fun Fold card using Festive Birthday Designer Series Paper and Designer Tin of Cards Stamp Set.. For more fun fold cards, directions, and supplies visit www.juststampin.com

Fold the card as you would close a packing box. Fold in the left side, fold up the bottom, fold in the right side, then tuck the left corner of the top flap underneath the left side panel.

This card would be great to hold confetti or a monetary gift. (No worries of it slipping out!) The card fits in a standard envelope.

Stampin Up Fun Fold card using Festive Birthday Designer Series Paper and Designer Tin of Cards Stamp Set.. For more fun fold cards, directions, and supplies visit www.juststampin.com

Stamp Sets: Designer Tin of Cards (retiring), Stylized Birthday Ink: Tempting Turquoise, Melon Mambo Papers: Tempting Turquoise, Whisper White, Festive Birthday DSP (retiring) Accessories: Pansy Punch, White Perfect Accents

Here’s another version I made using the Eastern Palace Suite. These cards are so fun and easy to do. You can make these cards vertical or horizontal.

Stampin Up Quarter Fun Fold made with Eastern Palace Suite. For more fun fold ideas, directions, and supplies, visit www.juststampin.com

For this card I used the gorgeous Eastern Palace Specialty Designer Series Paper with the Eastern Beauty Stamp Set and matching dies. These dies are the most versatile set I have ever seen! I stayed with clean and simple on this card. You can click HERE to see more ideas using the Eastern Palace Suite and read more about the bundle offers. Today is the last day to take advantage of the special Eastern Palace Suite Bundles!!!

Stampin Up Quarter Fun Fold made with Eastern Palace Suite. For more fun fold ideas, directions, and supplies, visit www.juststampin.com

Stamp Set: Eastern Beauty Ink: Dapper Denim Papers: Tranquil Tide, Very Vanilla, Eastern Palace Specialty Designer Series Paper Tools & Accessories: Eastern Medallion Thinlits, 3/4″ Circle Punch, In Color Enamel Shapes (retiring)

You can make these fun fold cards vertical or horizontal. Do you have a favorite?

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Just Stampin’

Jeanie

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A Birthday Fiesta

March 3, 2017 ~ Jeanie Stark ~ 4 Comments

Birthday Fiesta from the Stampin’ Up! Festive Birthday Suite

I made these two cards at the Make & Take in Atlanta for World Card Making Day. I have several friends who enjoy Mexican food and these cards will be perfect for them! I embellished the cards by fussy cutting designs from the Festive Birthday Designer Series Paper to add the sombreros as well as the pinata, maracas, and guitar on the cards and envelopes.

Bright & Playful Birthday Card created using products from the Stampin’ Up! Festive Birthday Suite

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The patterns in the Festive Birthday Designer Series Paper are bright and playful!

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Kit + Friends = A Fun Afternoon!

November 12, 2016November 12, 2016 ~ Jeanie Stark ~ 4 Comments

The Designer Tin of Cards Kit adds up to fun! Read all the way to the bottom because I have a special offer for you today! I love the contents in this kit and the final results are pretty amazing! When I offer my classes locally I always like to give alternative ideas. I know the teacher in me should follow the directions, but what can I say, I’m all about choices and inspiring others to see the possibilities. Here are some alternative ideas to go with the Designer Tin of Cards Kit.

Cards from Designer Tin of Cards kit coordinate with Festive Birthday Designer Series Paper

Everyone needs birthday cards. I sell more birthday cards at the shop than any other. Let’s face it, wouldn’t you rather get a bright and cheery card on your birthday than a facebook post? As you can see, just changing the sentiment, orientation, or placement of the balloons changes it up so you are not making everyone the same card. The kit comes with 4 of each design. I tried to show the original and other possibilities. I love the way our Designer Series Paper packs coordinate with the designs in the kit so I could make my envelopes match. I just think it ties it all together and is a preview of what’s inside.

Cards from Designer Tin of Cards kit coordinate with Moroccan Designer Series Paper

The top right card is the design that was intended with the kit. You can see how simple it is to change it up. I usually don’t stamp the inside of my cards until I’m giving them out as I try to choose a card that’s special for each person. If you notice the bottom right card is the one my daughter gave to my husband for his birthday. You can see that post HERE. All I did was stamp “DAD” under the Just For You to personalize it before she gave it to him. The kit comes with the washi tape, sequins, mini clips, twine, and everything else you need to make the cards.

Cards from Designer Tin of Cards kit coordinate with Floral Boutique Designer Series Paper

I love navy and white together. So clean and crisp! I thought this design would make a great wedding or anniversary card as well as birthday. The directions intend for the large floral die to peek out from under the sentiment but I thought it was just too pretty to hide behind so I layered it on top. The kit comes with color photos and step by step directions to make it easy to complete.

Cards from Designer Tin of Cards kit coordinate with Affectionately Yours Specialty Designer Series Paper

The top right card is the design from the kit. All I did for the one to the left is change the sentiment and offset the DSP behind the sentiment. The birthday card uses the leftover circle die from the Moroccan set above. (I stamped directly on the DSP.) Pinterest is a great source for alternative ideas. Once you get the kit in your hands and start playing with placement you’ll find even more ways to change it up!

Here’s a Special Offer for you…If you purchase the Designer Tin of Cards Project Kit through my online store, I will send you a set of my stick on labels for the tin dividers, the extra ribbon I used, as well as the directions for the alternative ideas. If you purchase the Designer Tin of Cards Project Kit and Designer Tin of Cards photopolymer stamp set through my online store, I will send you the above PLUS the DSP to decorate your envelopes to match. This would be a great kit to birthday or Christmas gift for a friend or get a group of friends together and have your own fun afternoon! The kit makes 16 cards and includes the envelopes and beautiful tin with tab dividers! Check out the photos below from my local get together.