Step Fun Fold – Just Stampin'

This past week has been a series of unfortunate events from my computer crashing to a trip to the ER with a head injury. On the upside, I am happy to report my new computer should be up and running later today and I am lucky to have a “thick skull”! I apologize for not posting the last of the fun folds yet; however, I hope to be back later today with a new fun fold card to share. Until then here’s some more of the fun fold designs I did in my ABC series. I have already received some cards in the mail for the fun fold card swap and let me say my first thought has been, “I wish I could keep these!” There is still time to participate so I hope you will create a fun fold card and get it in the mail this week. Click HERE for all the details. If you have never made a fun fold card before you need to give it a try! They are a lot easier than they look! I include simple step by step directions for each one. If you have any questions feel free to email me. I am really looking forward to seeing what you create and showcasing your fun fold cards.

You can click on any image below to go to the original post for directions, etc. You can easily substitute current DSP or other stamp sets to recreate. Enjoy!

P is for Pop-Up Fun Fold

Q if for Quarter Fold

R is for Rocker Fun Fold

S is for a Step Fun Fold

T is for Tunnel Fold

I just realized I forgot to post the winner of the lighthouse contest. Congratulations to Chris R! For a landlocked gal, you know your lighthouses! Many thanks to all who participated!

Do you have a favorite fun fold from today’s showcase?

Here’s a quick link to the other fun fold cards from my ABC series. I hope you will pick one to create and participate in my fun fold card swap. Go make one today!

My ABC Fun Folds from A-E

My ABC Fun Folds from F-J

My ABC Fun Folds from K-O

Next week will be my 1 year anniversary for this blog! I can not tell you how much I have enjoyed sharing and interacting with you. Your comments have made my day on many occasions! This is not something I ever imagined I would be doing and I thank my daughter for her intuition in knowing me better than I know myself!

Have a wonderful day!

Just Stampin’

Jeanie

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Welcome to my ABC’s with Fun Folds series. Before I get to today’s card I want to share some alphabet fun with you. Friday was my last day with my Pre-K students. We ended the year with a performance of the Alphabet Tree by Leo Lionni. This is a great children’s book with a wonderful message for the President! (I adapted the story for our performance.) My students were absolutely adorable as letters (leaves on the tree) working together to make words under the advice and guidance from a couple of insects.

My daughter baked over 7 dozen cupcakes to make an alphabet tree. We had alphabet pretzels, crackers, and cookies too! Yummy from A to Z!

It is always such a joy to see how much my students grow and learn each year. I am thankful I had such a wonderful group of supportive parents too…look at these adorable totes they put together!

The school year may be over for my students but my alphabet series with fun folds isn’t. Today’s card is a fun fold step card. I wanted to make a special thank you card. I thought the tree from Thoughts & Prayers went with our alphabet tree. (It would have been cute with the Labeler Alphabet stamps on the tree!)

Stampin Up Fun Fold Step card using Thought & Prayers and Floral Phrases stamp sets. For directions, supplies, and card inspiration visit www.juststampin.com

Here’s how to make this step card step-by-step.

Line 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″ cardstock in paper trimmer so that the right edge of the card is at the 1″ mark. Position the cutting blade at 1″ and cut from 1″ to 5 1/4″. Flip card over and do the same on the other side.
Place cardstock on to scoring tool and score along the long side of the card from the edge to the cut line at 1″, 2″ and 5 1/4″ . Repeat on the opposite edge of the card.
Score between cut lines at 4 1/4″.

4. Fold at the score lines. The first, third and center score lines are mountain folds. The second score line is a valley fold. Reinforce score lines with a bone folder to make folds crisp.

5. Stamp and decorate your card.

Stampin Up Fun Fold Step card using Thought & Prayers and Floral Phrases stamp sets. For directions, supplies, and card inspiration visit www.juststampin.com

I used markers to ink the tree and stamped it on a piece of 3 1/4 x 3 Very Vanilla cardstock. I layered it with Early Espresso cardstock 1/8″ larger at 3 3/8″ x 3 1/8″. I wrapped the new 3/8″ Mini Chevron Ribbon and tied a knot. The DSP on the sides measures 7/8″ x 3″. The sentiment could be changed for thinking of you, sympathy, masculine birthday, etc. I have used this stamp for so many different cards. (I added hearts to the tree and made a Valentine card one time.) This stamp set is a keeper!

Stampin Up Fun Fold Step card using Thought & Prayers and Floral Phrases stamp sets. For directions, supplies, and card inspiration visit www.juststampin.com

Stamp Sets: Thoughts & Prayers, Floral Phrases (sentiment) Inks: Old Olive, Early Espresso Papers: Old Olive, Early Espresso, Delightful Daisy Designer Series Paper Tools & Accessories: Stampin’ Trimmer, Scoring Tool, Mini Chevron Ribbon

I hope you have a Super Special Sunday! I’m off to the 8th graduation. Many of my former students are graduating today.

Just Stampin’

Jeanie

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Tag: Step Fun Fold

My ABC Fun Folds from P-T

S is for a Step Fun Fold