Fancy fold cards

Good evening stampers and paper crafters.  I put together a couple cards today after seeing a request from a fellow crafter if anyone knew the name of the card in the picture she shared and how to make...Well, I do not know the name of the card, but I took a stab at creating one (or two), and have the measurements for you.  

First ..here are the photos..

1st photo is completed card extended opened..

second photo is the left side

Right side..

and the view looking down on it as it stands.

This  card below is the first attempt at the card earlier in the day..

Now for the instructions.. 

one sheet of base card stock, color of your choice 8 and 1/2 by 11.   Cut in half the long way so you have a 4 and 1/4 by 11 piece of card stock.  Then cut the piece in half so you have 2 pieces of 4 and 1/4 by 5 and 1/2 pieces of card stock, ~~those are your 2 end pieces.Cut 2 pieces of Designer series pattern paper to mat these 2 pieces at 4 by 5 and 1/4.

Now take the remaining piece of colored cardstock (the 4 and 1/4 by 11 ) and trim that so you have a 4 by 11 inch piece, and score that at 3" and 5 and 1/2" and 8 inches, and then mountain valley fold it.

 Then for the 2 end pieces that you just scored,  you can leave it as is and just punch a half circl off the top so you can put a gift card or a couple tags in, or you can do as I did and mark a small tick mark at 2 inches from top and then using a paper trimmer cut from the tick mark up to the score line at an angle. (on both ends)  Then for mats, you would cut them 1/8 or one inch smaller depending on what your preference is. I prefer 1/4 inch.

besides decorating and embellishing, you would then turn the accordian over and on the back side, you add tear and tape (or scor tape or liquid adhesive) to the bottom and sides to hold on to the outer 4 nd 1/4 by 5 inch mats.  If you have any questions, I did a live tutorial which you can rewatch on my Facebook page,  in the link below.  All the supplies used are Stampin Up products.  I am a Stampin' Up Demonstrator and would love for you to check out my website, Here

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I also saw these instructions on Facebook, and thought I would share these as well

Cardstock Whisper White: 5-1/2 x 11 scored at 2-3/4, 5-1/2 & 8-1/4 fold on score lines but the two outside flaps fold in and the middle is folded mountain style.
Mark each outside flap 2” down put a pencil mark. From the pencil mark to the first scored line cut at an angle do same for other side.
Back panels: Cut 2 pieces White Cardstock 5-1/2 x 4-1/2
Cut 2 pieces Cardstock (your choice) 5-1/4 x 4-1/4
Cut 2 pieces DSP 5 x 4 layer. Adhere pieces
Cut the Cardstock for inside accordian panel:
4 pieces: 2-3/4 x 5-1/4
Cut at an angle
Cut 4 pieces DSP: 2-1/4 x 5 cut an angle
Layer Cardstock & DSP adhere to base
Attach back panels 1” in on first & last flap

My video on Facebook is here

here

thanks for stopping and leave a comment before you leave <3

Happy Crafting, Cathy

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There has never been a better time to give Paper Pumpkin a try. And because it’s our sixth birthday celebration, we’ll be pulling out all the stops. You’ll get an adorable kit, a special box, and most importantly, you’ll get TWO stamp sets instead of one.

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We don’t want to give away too much, but here’s a little bit about the March kit.  Because it’s our birthday, we decided to create a kit that is perfect for making birthday cards!

• The March kit features eight full-sized, mail-able cards
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Happy Ctrafting~ Cathy

Sale a Bration~Phase 2

Hello paper crafters.. hope you all have had a good week.  I am excited and wanted to share Stampin Up's new products in the Second phase of the Sale a Bration.  There are 2 new wonderful items that you can earn Free  from February 15th to March 31st, with a qualifying purchase of $50 or more, and One new BUNDLE you can get with an order of $100 or more

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First of there is  a stamp set and a Textured Impressions embossing folder free with $50. purchase,

The All Adorned Stamp set is a wonderful 8 piece photopolymer stamp set that can be used for many occasions. There are many techniques you can do with this set as well. 

Next..the Country Floral Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder is awesome! the floral pattern is beautiful.

There is one bundle that is available for the $100 threshold. it is the Painted Seasons Bundle. It comes with a beautiful Painted Seasons Stamp Set and a coordinating 12" x 12" Designer Series paper pack. This bundle was designed with the four seasons in mind. You can use these throughout the year. Here is a look at this fantastic Bundle.

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Happy Crafting ~Cathy

Paper Pumpkin birthday!!

Let's Celebrate!!

There has never been a better time to give Paper Pumpkin a try. And because it’s our sixth birthday celebration, we’ll be pulling out all the stops. You’ll get an adorable kit, a special box, and most importantly, you’ll get TWO stamp sets instead of one.

$20 for a Paper Pumpkin kit is always a steal, but in March the deal is even better! There has never been a better time for you to join Paper Pumpkin.  

We don’t want to give away too much, but here’s a little bit about the March kit.  Because it’s our birthday, we decided to create a kit that is perfect for making birthday cards!

• The March kit features eight full-sized, mailable cards
• Coordinating colors are Basic Black, Bermuda Bay, Daffodil Delight, Flirty Flamingo, and Poppy Parade
• This kit has an element that is sure to “pop”!
• The FREE stamp set is even bigger and better than your typical Paper Pumpkin stamp set and can be used on a variety of crafting projects.

So I do not know how you can resist this special deal.. check this and other great product on my website>>>  www.craftwithcath.stampinup.net

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Happy Crafting!!  Cath

SU~ By the Bay

By The Bay

Have you noticed the By the Bay stamp set in your Sale-A-Bration brochure? This stamp set is great for masculine, feminine, or gender neutral projects because of the realistic art style and serene imagery. It was designed with coloring techniques in mind, so break out your Stampin’ Blends, your Aquapainters, or Blender pen, and get coloring!

The Lead to Happiness sample would be a great technique class especially for avid stampers. You will love learning mixing and layering colors together to achieve this dynamic look.

The Thank You card would be great for your casual stamping . You can practice water coloring with just a few colors and get the hang of the method without feeling overwhelmed.

Finally, the Thinking of You card would be perfect for you beginner stampers. You can use a single stamp to get a wider image. Because of the way the stamp is designed, the images has an artistic, hand-drawn look and it can be left without being colored in.

Would you like to place an order and receive a catalog?   Send me a message.  I would love you as a customer:)

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Have a great day

Cath

It is Sale a Bration time!! wahoo

Hello crafters!! I am so excited today, I joined Stampin Up as a Demonstrator and I am super pumped.  I am hoping to have a good year, filled with growth, inspiration and lots of fun!!

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Happy Crafting

Cathy

      

Forever friends

Hello crafters, I wanted to pop in today to share a card I put together this morning, I used a retired Stampin UP set called  "First Sight".  I played with watercoloraper, oh what fun.
First I took a 3 and 3/4  by 5 inch piece of watercolor paper and an acrylic block.  On the block I took a Berry Burst SU ink pad and ran it across the top of the block to lay down some ink.  I then took a water brush and squeezed out some water onto the ink and then stirred the water into the ink to dilute it. Step 2 was to heat emboss the flourish stamp on to the watercolor paper using Versmark and SU white embossing powder.  Step 3 ..I used the water brush and picked up the diluted ink from the block and spread it over 3/4 of the watercolor paper.

I used my heat gun to speed up the drying process, and then stamped some birds in the flourish with Momento black ink.  For the sentiment, I used versamark and SU Black embossing powder. After this part was done I took the waterbrush, cleaned of the brush part and then put a f  ew drops of water on the card sporadically and blotted dry with paper towel.  My next steps to finish off the card was to add some black twine and some clear rhinestones, matted it with black cardstock and with Stampin Up Berry Burst cardstock, I cut a 4 and 1/4 by 11 piece and scored at 5 and 1/2.  Voila...card completed.

I hope you enjoyed today post and will comment on your way out :)
Happy Craftin...Cathy