Friends of the Ocean Fun Fold Card

The card class theme for last month features the Friends of the Ocean bundle, and today’s project is a fun fold card.   The card features the colorful Friends of the Ocean Designer Series Paper and the Ocean Friends Bundle.  Using the designer series paper as inspiration,  I knew the coordinating ink colors would be perfect for creating the stamped background for the die-cut crab.  The cute crab is die-cut from the designer series paper!  I love it when dies coordinate with images in designer paper. You will find details on recreating this card below.

Assembly Video
Cutting Dimensions: (all dimensions are in inches)
    • Melon Mambo Cardstock: 8 1/2 x 5 1/2; score at 2 1/8 & 4 1/4.
    • Lemon Lime Twist Cardstock: 6 1/2 x 4 1/4; score at 3 1/4
    • Friends of the Ocean Designer Series Paper: (Pattern 1) 4 x 5 1/4; (Pattern 2) 1 7/8 x 5 1/4; plus die-cut a crab from the designer series paper
    • Basic White Cardstock: 3 x 4 (2 pieces)

Note:  the embellishments used on the card have been discontinued.  For matching embellishments, use  Stampin’ Blends to color light-colored embellishments. 

The Ocean Friends bundle and the Friends of the Ocean Designer Series Paper are on the Last Chance list so be sure to place your order for it soon! 

CARD CLASS INFORMATION

Would you like to join the monthly fun?  Each month, card classes are offered in-person, as well as, “class to go.”  If you’re in the Lake Oconee area in Georgia, register and join me for class.  And, the “class to go” option is perfect if you reside outside the area.  The kit includes all the cardstock, designer series paper, die cuts, and embellishments needed to recreate four projects.  Additionally, envelopes for card projects are sent with the kit. You will need the stamp set, inks and adhesives to complete the projects (or substitute with a set already owned).  For information on the upcoming classes, click here.

Happy stamping!

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Creative Cards Using Mixed Media Florals Suite

Finally, it’s time to share two creative cards using the Mixed Media Florals Suite. Yes, I am weeks behind!  Where does time go? So, let’s move on to today’s projects. 

The Mixed Media Florals Suite includes two stamp bundles, the Mixed Florals and Mixed Labels Bundles. Each of the cards uses one of the stamp bundles.  The first is a pocket card featuring the Mixed Media Florals Designer Series Paper and the Mixed Labels Bundle.  The second features the Mixed Florals Stamp Set, highlighting the coneflower. 

Mixed Media Florals Pocket Card
Mixed Media Florals featuring the coneflower
Cut Dimensions for the pocket card:

Basic White Thick Cardstock: 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″ (card base); 3 1/2″ x 3 1/2″ (cut on diagonal); 2 3/4″ x 2 3/4″ interior; scrap for front sentiment

Petal Pink Cardstock: 3 1/4″ x 4 1/4″; 2 1/4″ x 3″ for sentiment layering panel

Mixed Media Florals Designer Series Paper: pattern one – 4″ x 5 1/4″; 3 1/4″ x 3 1/4″ (cut on diagonal); pattern 2 – 3″ x 8″, score/fold at 4″

TIME SAVING TIP: You will only need one of each diagonal, so cut additional pieces to make two cards at once.

 

Cut Dimensions for the coneflower card:
  • Basic White THICK Cardstock: 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″ (score at 4 1/4″ for card base); 3 1/2″ x 5″ (interior); 3 1/4″ x 4 3/4″
  • Lemon Lolly Cardstock: 3 1/2″ x 5″
  • Balmy Blue Cardstock: 3 3/8″ x 4 7/8″ (2 pieces)

Hopefully, it’s been worth the wait (LOL)! And, you’re inspired to have fun making creative cards using the Mixed Media Florals Suite.

Happy stamping!

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Mixed Media Florals Suite: A Card Inspiration

Today’s card inspiration features the beautiful Mixed Media Florals Suite. The suite is an Online Exclusive offered by Stampin’ Up! Products in the suite consist of two stamp bundles, Designer Series Paper (DSP), a 3-D embossing folder, and embellishments. The beautiful inspiration card below uses most of the products in the suite and is one of four cards from the February 2025 class featuring the Mixed Media Florals Product Suite.

Want to create this card? The assembly video, cut dimensions and product materials list are below to help you.

Cut Dimensions:
  • Petal Pink cardstock: 4 1/4″ x 11″ (score/fold at 5 1/2″ for card base)
  • Granny Apple Green cardstock: 4 1/8″ x 5 3/8″ (2 pieces – layering panels); 5″ x 4″ (die cut – place die on angle)
  • Basic White: 4″ x 5 1/4″ (2 pieces)
  • Basic White Thick: 3 1/2″ x 5 1/4″ (stamping/die cut)

On March 1, more cards from the class featuring the Mixed Media Florals Suite will be shared.  The post will include not one but two cards!  Be sure to subscribe so you are notified when it’s available.

Reminder:

Sale-a-bration ends on February 28!  Earn FREE products with purchases of $60 or more.  Learn more and view FREE products here.

Thanks for stopping by and happy stamping!

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Marbled Elegance Valentine’s Card

Happy New Year!  I hope this post finds you well and that 2025 is off to a great start.  Now that Christmas and New Year’s are behind us, it’s time to start planning for Valentine’s Day.  Today’s card does just that and features the gorgeous Marbled Elegance Specialty Designer Series Paper. In addition, the Hearts of Elegance Bundle is used for the hearts and sentiment. To highlight the large heart, the card shape is square.  These products are part of the Marbled Elegance Suite, an Online Exclusive from Stampin’ Up! 

 

Cut & Score Dimensions:
  • Real Red Cardstock: 5 1/2″ x 11″; score/fold at 5 1/2″; 3 1/2″ x 3 1/4″ (die cut heart)
  • Basic White Cardstock: 5 1/4″ x 5 1/4″ (2 pieces – layering panel & interior)
  • Marbled Elegance Specialty Designer Series Paper: 5″ x 5″
  • Gold Foil Sheet: 4 1/4″ x 4″

NOTE:  Square envelopes are available on Amazon.

Reminders:

Class To Go Options are available.  The February and March class options are now available. The details on each option is located in the CLASSES TO GO section.  

Most importantly – the new January – April Mini Catalog is now live!  Plus, it’s Sale-A-Bration time – from now through the end of February, you can earn FREE products with purchases of $60 or more.  Check out the brochure in the sidebar.  And as if that isn’t enough, a new Scrapbooking Brochure has been released.  Be sure to look at the products available in it.

During Sale-A-Bration, it’s a great time to consider becoming a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator.  You may ask why.  Watch the video below highlighting the perks to joining and learn about the Sale-a-Bration join offer. Remember as a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator, you can enjoy product discounts, preview, and make early purchases on new releases plus be a part of a wonderful community of crafters.  Best of all, you do not have to sell.  And if you ask me, the greatest perk is becoming a member of my Playtime with Paper team! (LOL) Whether you opt to make it a business or join as a hobby demonstrator, you’ll receive my support and be able to participate in all team events.  You can join here.  I would love to welcome you to my team.

That’s it for today. Visit my YouTube channel to see additional cards using the beautiful Marbled Elegance Product Suite.

Happy Crafting!

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Create Beautiful Christmas Cards with Sentimental Wishes

November is here and it’s not too early to start thinking of Christmas cards.  Last month’s card class theme, All About Christmas, celebrated the upcoming season.  One of the cards from the class is a beautiful fun fold card featuring the Sentimental Wishes Bundle. Not only does this card feature the bundle but it also highlights the gorgeous Sentimental Christmas Designer Series Paper (DSP).  See the stocking and bow on the card front, it’s die cut from the DSP. I am giving you fair warning – you’ll be cutting lots of pieces for layering!  But it’s the multiple layers that make this fun fold even more special.  So, my suggestion is to cut multiples of the layering panels for several cards at once.  If your time is limited, you’ll have everything prepped to assemble at your leisure.  

You’ll find an assembly video and the cutting dimensions below the card’s photo.

fun fold card featuring Sentimental Wishes Bundle

Assembly Video
Cut and Score Dimensions for the Sentimental Wishes Fun Fold Card
  • Shaded Spruce Cardstock:
    • card base – 11” x 5 1/2” score at 1 3/4”, 3 1/2”, 5 1/4” & 7”
    • folding panel – 6 1/2” x 3 1/8” score at 3 1/4”
  • Basic Beige Cardstock:
    • one piece – 3 3/4” x 5”
    • 4 pieces – 1 3/8″ x 5 1/8″
    • 2 pieces – 3″ x 2 7/8″
  • Sentimental Christmas Designer Series Paper
    • 4 pieces pattern one – 1 1/4″ x 5″;
    • pattern two – 2 7/8″ x 2 3/4″;
    • stocking & bow to die cut
Reminder:

Class To Go Options are available.  The theme for this month is “A Little More Christmas” (the deadline for ordering is November 11.) In December, the class is featuring the beautiful Marbled Elegance Suite Collection.  You can find details on each of the class options in the CLASSES TO GO section.

My next post will feature another of the cards from the “All About Christmas” class so be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss out!

Happy Crafting!

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