One Horse Open Sleigh - Fancy Folds - Stampin'up

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This selection of fancy folds highlights the design of the papers from this set of stamps, dies and papers  by Stampin'up.

Two sheets of paper were used for this Z fold box card. Some piecing was required behind the box section.

Images were coloured by painting on inks with a water brush.

Two step, centre step card.

The horse and sleigh were stamped on black card and clear embossed. They were then die cut and layered on to a white die cut horse and sleigh to silhouette the image. The die cut brush twig was also layered on to white. Papers were cut to fit the panels and taped in place. A stamped, coloured and die cut rabbit, and a small die cut deer were added to the second step.

Three sheets of the papers were used for this pop up design.

Stamped, coloured and die cut images, gems and snowflakes were added to all cards, and glitter glue added for highlights.

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Resort Birthday - Kaszazz

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This fancy fold card is created using stamps and papers from Resort collection by Kaszazz.

It is not as difficult as it looks. It is simply a square z-fold card with a pop out section cut into the middle, and folded to sit behind the front section.

All panels are covered in paper and squares of paper covered card attached to form the interlocking pattern.

The sentiment is stamped on to the back square.

The flowers are stamped and white embossed on to vellum, coloured on the back with alcohol markers, then fussy cut and attached.

Gems and pearls were added, and stickles glitter glue applied to the flower centres.

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Diamond Easel Cards - Kaszazz

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These cards feature stamps, papers and dies from Kaszazz. The easel card base has the ends cut to a point.

For this card Serendipity papers have been layered on to silver bling card and then on to the card base. The sentiment is from the Blessings set. A Wedding greeting has been added to a panel on the inside of the card, which has also has Posies stamped on the triangular panels. Shaped paper flowers, and die cut silver leaves have been added to the front panel and to the stopper section. Pearls and glitter glue add highlights.

Stamps and dies from Spring Meadow collection have been used here.

Glitter glue, glossy accents, gems and stardust pens were added.

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Window Card - Stampin'up Friend Like You

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For this window card I used stamps and dies from Stampin'up Friend Like You, and Lilypad Lake sets.

The paper is from Kaszazz, Coastal Oasis collection.

The circular aperture in the card front was covered with acetate before the paper was attached. die cut reeds were added before the frame. Lily pads and dragonflies, along with additional die cut reeds were added. The inside back of the card was stamped, papered, and layered with reeds, lily pads and dragonflies.

The front and back sections of the card were fixed together, the side panels papered, and gems attached.

Stickles glitter glue and wink of Stella pens added highlights.

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Inside Box Card

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To create this inside box card I used papers and stamps from Stampin'up, and dies from Spellbinders and Kaszazz.

The front of the white card base is matted with deep red card and patterned paper, and the focal image die cut and layered, was mounted centrally on top with some die cut leaves and a stamped and die cut greeting tucked in.

The inside box section was covered in paper and the centre die cut, with the cut out piece attached to the inside front of the card with a stamped smaller die cut for the greeting. The inside back of the card was papered with a focal panel which was layered on to dark red paper. The box section was taped to the front piece then folded over and attached to the back side.

A die cut lacy border was added. Stickles glitter glue was applied to the flowers inside the box.

Gems and glitter glue were added to the card front to highlight.

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Love is in the Air - Kaszazz

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Papers and stamps from Kaszazz were used on these cards.

This first card has papers and stamps from Always and Forever collection. Promenade paper was used for the front and inside front of the card. Romantic scene was stamped on to the paper, and layered on to a fancy frame die cut from shimmer card. This was mounted on to the ribbon wrapped reverse side of the paper then on to the card front. The inside front of the card was also covered in this paper, along with a die cut panel which was also stamped with the scene and a sentiment.

The reverse side of Symphony paper was used for the inside back of the card. The Romantic couple were fussy cut from the left corner of the paper, then attached to the panel which was covered with paper from the right edge of the paper. The with love sentiment was die cut from a scrap of the roses paper. Pearls were added to finish the design.

        

Patterned papers were layered on this die cut scalloped easel card, then an embossed layer of paper. The sentiment was stamped and framed then mounted centrally, and die cut leaves tucked under.

The bride was stamped, coloured, and fussy cut and the tulle roses and satin bow added to the gown. She was then fixed to the card front.

A stamped and die cut greeting was added to the inside, along with another panel to write a message. A die cut and layered piece was mounted to act a a stopper, and leaves tucked under the edges. Pearls, glitter glue, and a glitter gloss pen, were used to highlight.

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BaRb

Happy Card

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This card was created by cutting away part of the front of the card base. Pink card was used for the base card.

A filigree square die with a circular centre was cut from patterned paper. This was layered on to pink card.  A second square frame die of the same size was used for the deep red card frame. This was layered on top, then  positioned on the card front. Papers and stamps from Stampin'up.

The  front and inside back panel of the card were layered with deep red card and patterned paper. Ribbon was wrapped and tied into a bow before attaching.

 The other panel inside the card was covered in paper.

Paper was added to pink card and positioned on the back panel.

A stamped and die cut square of white card was added to this, and a stamped and die cut rectangular card was added to the other side for a message.

The word happy was die cut and added to the front circle. Gems, stickles glitter glue and glossy accents, were used to highlight.

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BaRb

Sail Away, Side step card - Stampin'up

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This side step card features stamps and dies from Sailing Home set from Stampin'up.

The panels of this side step card were first covered in paper.

The sail boats, lighthouse, compass,  and anchor were stamped, coloured and die cut.

The sentiments were stamped and die cut, as was the rope knot. 

The waves were cut using Swirly scribbles die, and a frame using a Spellbinders die.

The edges of all pieces were shaded, and a brad added to the centre of the compass.

A piece of twine was knotted through the anchor, and all pieces were layered on to the card front.

A section of the wave die was added to the back step, along with a sail boat.

A stamped and die cut panel was added inside the card, for a message.

Gems, glossy accents and Wink of Stella glitter pen added highlights.

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BaRb

Hydrangea, Centre Pop out Card, Kaszazz

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I hope you are all doing well. 

This centre pop out card is constructed from 2 pieces of A5 Ivory card.

The outer card front is matted with lilac card, then patterned paper which has been stamped with a sentiment. Stamps and papers are from Kaszazz.

The small hydrangea flowers were cut using Susan's Garden Hydrangea dies, then shaped and positioned on to the flowers on the patterned paper. Liquid pearls were added to the centres. Glossy accents were added to the butterfly body and stickles glitter glue to the wings.

The centre inside of the outer card was covered in patterned paper. The inner pop out section was folded in half, and a die used to cut the centre section. The side panels of were scored at 6cm from the edges. The centre  was stencilled using distress ink and a hydrangea stencil. This piece was then fixed inside the outer card.

The side panels were papered, and some flowers attached along with some stamped and punched butterflies. A birthday label was created to be added, if this was required. A paper panel was added on the back of the card for a message.

Gems, pearls and glitter glue were added for highlights.

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BaRb

Special Day Front Step Cards

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We have a couple of front step cards to show you today.

This is a 5 x 7" card with a step strip attached to the front base.

Kaisercrafts' Key to My Heart paper, matted on to pink pearl card was added to all panels.

Ivory seam binding ribbon was wrapped across the front step panel and tied into a bow, before attaching. The sentiment was stamped, die cut into an oval and fixed to a larger pink pearl scalloped oval. This was mounted centrally on the card front.

Roses were stamped, coloured with pencils, die cut, and shaped, using Heartfelt Creations Classic Rose, stamps, dies and mould.

As the card would be suitable for a birthday or a wedding, I created labels either each purpose.

This card was made in the same way, but in a different size.

Stampin'up papers were used and the flowers were created using Petite Petals stamp and punch, also from Stampin'up.

Pearls, gems and glitter glue were added to both cards.

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BaRb

Diamond Centre Pop Out Card

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This lovely card was created with papers from Kaszazz.

The card base is 130cm square. the card front is covered with dark red card, then panels of two papers with the join covered with rose gold foil tape and wrapped ribbon, tied into a large bow.   The label was die cut in both red and white card and layered together. The greeting was stamped and embossed onto the central section of the white label.

The inside panels of the card were also covered in paper.

A square piece of card was scored into 4, then 2 opposite corners scored diagonally in half. The panels of this piece were covered with papers stamped with sentiments from Kaszazz and Just Rite. This piece was then fixed inside the card. 

A panel of the papers was added to the card back to write a greeting.

Gems were added to finish the design.

I hope you enjoy this card. Have a great day.

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BaRb

Free as a Bird Corner Pop Out Card, - Stampin'up

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Free as a Bird stamp set from Stampin'up was used on this card.

This corner pop out style of card is another card which is easier to make than it looks.

Start with a 21 cm square of card and score in half each way. Diagonally  score and fold the top section from the centre score line to the outer edge. Cut the bottom section up the centre to the score line. These lower sections will fold, one over the other.

Fix coloured card and paper to the panels. Stamp a sentiment and some flowers to the under panel of the lower section.

Create a small easel card for the other panel. I stamped, coloured and fussy cut the bird and some leaves and flowers.

Fold the card base panels over, and attach the easel so it is facing forward. Make sure the positioning does not interfere with the folding of the card.

Gems, glitter glue, and glossy accents, add highlights.

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BaRb

Twisted Double Gatefold - Curiousity, Kaisercraft

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This elaborate looking card is not as difficult to make as it looks.

Start with a card size which can be divided in to three equal panels. Score and fold the two outer panels diagonally from top left to bottom right. Cut a shaped piece for the front panel.

Choose your papers and matting card and cut four rectangular panels of each to fit the card surfaces, then cut each panel diagonally in half, making sure that the papers will sit the correct way. Fix to the card.

Add papers to the front piece for the card, then attach to the card base by aligning the centre panel of the card vertically . Embellish your card as desired, adding sentiments, flowers, gems etc.

I stamped and die cut a birthday greeting, which can be added to the inside of the card, if wished, and added a panel to the card back for a written message.

Papers and collectables from Kaisercrafts  Curiousity Collection  were used for my card.

I hope this leaves you inspired to try this fold for yourself.

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BaRb

Book Page Fold Cards

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When I first saw this style of card fold, it was an open card and I thought it interesting but not really inspiring. Using the folded card as an insert, placing it into an outer card of the same size, made it much more impressive.

This card has a finished size of 15.2 x 12 cms.

A panel of Antique Linen Co-ordinations card was used for matting. The paper used is Passtime crafts. A second panel of the paper was used to fussy cut the bird and rose section at the base. This was mounted over the base image.

Heartfelt Creations Classic Rose and Leafy Accents, stamps, die and mould were used to create the large rose and leaves, and Tim Holtz Tiny Tattered Florals dies used for the small roses.

The Just for You sentiment stamp and tag die is by Just Rite.

For  the inside, Prima Botanical papers were used.

I first lined the centre of the outer card. All  inside panels were papered. The inside section of the card was then fixed in place, making sure all folds are tucked inside when closed.

The sentiment panel was added to the centre section and the roses and leaves to the corners.

Pearls, gems, Stickles glitter glue and Glossy accents were used for highlights.

This card is finished size of 5" x 7".

It is made in the same wasy as the first one but using different dimensions.

The papers and chipboard cuckoo clock used are Kaisercrafts Homemade collection. The flowers on the front are Tim Holtz Tattered florals die, the inside flowers are a Cheery Lyn die.

 This card is also 5 x 7 finished size.

I again altered the inside measurements to add an additional fold to the top and bottom sections.

Sentiment stamp is from Heartfelt Creations Melodious Songbird. Roses and leaves were created using stamps, dies and moulds from from Heartfelt Creations Classic Rose set.

Papers used are Stamperia Music collection. The harp was fussy cut and matted with brushed gold card.

Pearls, gems, stickles glitter glue, glitter gloss pens and glossy accents were used to highlight all cards.
A panel was added to the back of each card for a greeting.

I hope you find these cards inspiring enough to give this fold a try.

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BaRb