Fun Fold Swap Card from Rachel

July 23, 2017July 23, 2017 ~ Jeanie Stark ~ 9 Comments

I’m excited to share another beautiful card from my Fun Fold Card Swap! You are in for a treat as I share each of these cool fun folds. The collection of cards I’ll be sharing might not have current Stampin’ Up! products, but every card gives good ideas for color combinations, layouts, and techniques. Let the inspiration continue…

Fun fold origami swap card created by Rachel Chiginsky — Card Created by Rachel Chiginsky

Rachel created a fun fold origami card. I think she nailed it by making this a square card. It really showcases the fun fold design by creating a frame around it. I am going to try this with my next origami card! I love how this fun fold highlights both sides of the designer series paper. The sentiment she chose says it all…this fun fold card would bring “happiness always” to the lucky recipient! Click HERE for directions how to make this origami fun fold and more.

Please leave a comment below to let Rachel know how much you love her fun fold creation (especially if you are the lucky person who received this in the swap). Thanks again to everyone who participated! It was so much fun getting “Happy Mail”! I plan to showcase all of the cards while I am away on vacation so you will continue to be inspired!

Have a wonderful day!

Just Stampin’

Jeanie

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O is for Origami Fold

May 29, 2017July 23, 2017 ~ Jeanie Stark ~ 7 Comments

Welcome to my ABC’s with Fun Folds series. I have two origami cards for you today. I have always loved origami ever since I was in elementary school. My fourth grade teacher introduced me to this and I would be in awe of everything she made.

My first origami fun fold is a shadow box fold in red, white, and blue in honor of Memorial Day.

This one is quick and easy to do. I started with the Whisper White note cards & envelopes and added a 2 x 5 strip of Night of Navy across the middle. My DSP measures 4 x 4. I folded it in half and creased with my bone folder. Then I opened it and folded it in half in the opposite direction. Next, I folded the points to where the fold lines intersect and creased each time with the bone folder. Then I took each tip and folded it back to the edge and creased with the bone folder.

I adhered this to the center of my note card. Then I cut a navy star using the smallest star from the Star Framelits (retiring May 31). I attached this to the center with a Stampin’ Dimensional.

That’s all there is to it. You could easily make a bunch of these in no time at all. A set of 20 note cards & envelopes is only $6. There are many variations you could do with this design…just changing out the DSP would give it a totally different look. Add a flower, heart, or sentiment in the center or even turn it so it is a diamond shape instead of a square. It’s definitely a fun fold that’s fun to make!

This next origami fold is a little more time consuming but still fairly easy to do and lots of fun. This card makes a statement when you open it!

Start with a piece of 8 x 8 cardstock and score at 2 & 6 on both sides.

Fold all score lines using a bone folder. Fold again in the opposite direction. (This will allow the folds to fold easily.) Mark the center at 4″. Fold each corner into the center. Notice how the score lines line up. Fold using a bone folder.

Unfold the cardstock with the square in front of you. Push the sides (with the large triangles) in with your fingers on the fold and push the square down to make it flat. Do this on all four sides.

Next, take the inside corners and fold over, folding each in half to form triangles. Make sure to line up all the edges and points and crease with a bone folder.

Next you can decorate as you like.

Cut (2) 2 1/2″ squares of DSP. Cut these in half from point to point to make 4 large triangles. *When cutting from points it is best to place your blade in the center and cut up and down rather than try to start at the point.

Cut (8) 1 3/4″ squares of DSP and cut in half to make 16 small triangles.

Cut a 3 1/2″ square to stamp your sentiment and layer with a 3 3/4″ square.

Adhere these to the card base.

The belly band measures 9 x 1 1/4 with a 9 x 1 strip of DSP. Wrap lightly around the card and adhere. You want to make sure you can slide it on and off easily.

The DSP diamond on the front is a 1 3/4″ square layered on a 2″ square. I embossed and fussy cut the flower from the Floral Affection Embossing Folder and attached it on the front.

This card fits in a regular envelope. (I plan to hand deliver mine.)

Many of the products I used on today’s cards are retiring…Affectionately Your Specialty Designer Series Paper, Floral Affection Embossing Folder, and the Star Framelits. Check out my online store to SAVE on these products and more before they are gone for good! (*The Brights Designer Series Paper Stack used on my first card is already sold out!)

Have an Outstanding Day!

Just Stampin’

Jeanie

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A Treat And A Tip For Your Tuesday

May 9, 2017 ~ Jeanie Stark ~ 41 Comments

Yesterday I promised to share with you a treat holder I made for my customers who shopped with me in April. I enjoy sending my card kits and little gifts to thank everyone who shops with me. I truly appreciate each and every order and hope this brightens their day.

Did you know Ghirardelli made strawberry filled chocolates? When I saw these I knew I could use the Fruit Stand Designer Series Paper to make a fun treat holder for them. This origami fold has been around forever! (I remember making these when I was in school to use as a drinking cup.) Today I have a quick tip to help you line up the folds in record time!

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The Stampin’ Up! Grid Paper (#130148) is an often overlooked “tool” in the catalog. I love it and use it all the time! (One day I will do a post about all the ways I use it!) Let’s get to how I used it to make this project quick & easy! I started with a piece of 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper. Fold it in half to make a triangle then line it up along the grid paper.

Take the point at the bottom and fold it across to line up at 2 1/2″ on the opposite side. Fold and crease with your bone folder. Do the same for the other end…cross over and line up at 2 1/2″. The grid lines make it fast and easy to get the perfect size without having to measure and mark with a pencil.

Then you just fold down the flap at the top and you’re done. No adhesive necessary.

I stamped the sentiment from Birthday Blooms Stamp Set. I cut the sentiment and Red Glimmer paper with the Layering Ovals Framelits. I adhered them with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

How would you like to receive one of these in your mailbox? Last week Chris R. sent me an adorable treat holder, the cutest little card, and some yummy chocolate tulips from her home town.

They have a Tulip Festival every year and she sent me these yummy chocolates. She was so sweet to share with me so I thought I would “pay it forward” and send my strawberry treat to one of you along with some 6 x 6 paper so you can make some of your own. Let’s have some fun! I shared that I will be starting a new alphabet series this week…What do you think is the “theme” of my new alphabet series? Leave me a comment with your guess by noon on Wednesday (EST) and I will announce the winner (the first person who comments with the correct answer) on Thursday.

FYI…the series will debut on Thursday. Wednesday I will be participating in the PALS Blog Hop…you’ll want to check back for that… Lots of great ideas and inspiration from many talented team members!!!

This new alphabet series will be my fourth in the ABC series. You can easily access any of the past series by clicking on the drop down menu under Categories. My first series, ABC’s of Stampin’, is great for new stampers as well as experienced stampers. It has lots of information on the basics of stamping as well as helpful tips for using a variety of stamping tools. It’s also a great refresher course. I am always learning new techniques and ideas from my fellow demonstrators and stampers and love to share them with you.

Next came the ABC’s with DSP. You know how I love my Designer Series Paper! That series showcased different ways to cut your paper to make the most out of it with little waste. I love it when I can use every last scrap! I am still so disappointed that the 12 x 12 DSP Paper Stacks are retiring. I know it could get a bit pricey if you bought all 6 stacks but many demonstrators (myself included) offer Paper Shares to help you get a sample of them all without breaking the bank. I have only offered paper shares to my local customers in the past but am willing to consider shipping if that is something you are interested in when the new catalog debuts June 1st. I am hoping Stampin’ Up! will consider bringing back the paper stacks for the different color families, perhaps in 6 x 6 stacks to make it more affordable. Luckily, we will have some great new paper packs and fun color combinations available to work with when the new catalog debuts. FYI…the In Color Designer Series Paper Stacks are still available for both 2015 – 2017 and 2016 – 2018 colors. Unfortunately, the Brights, Neutrals, Regals, and Subtles have already sold out. Also, the current Designer Series Paper packs will be retiring the end of May and are only available while supplies last. Many are still available at some great sale prices! (See below for the retiring list of DSP. ) The Fruit Stand DSP used on today’s project is on sale for $8.80 (20% Savings).

My most recent alphabet series, ABC’s with the 2017 Occasions and Sale-A-Bration Catalogs, focused on the new products in these catalogs. Boy did we have some fun new and different dies, embossing folders, and gorgeous fonts in some of the stamp sets! Many of these items are retiring to make room for new ones so I hope you got what you wanted. If not, there is a very good chance it’s on sale. Many retiring items are discounted up to 50% off! Stamp sets are available until May 22nd and then they too will be available “while supplies last”. You can click on the links below to see what is retiring and what’s still available. If you need any stamping supplies, I would love to be your demonstrator.

Have a wonderful day!

Just Stampin’

Jeanie

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