EXPANDING PANEL STEP CARD

Today I followed along with Lisa from Lisa’s Stamp Studio and created this amazing card.  I have followed Lisa for years and have always loved her creations and creativity.  She is great about sharing how to’s and very informative Youtube videos.  I was forturnate enough to meet Lisa a few years ago at a Stampin’ Up! event and let me tell you she is just as sweet in person as she is in her videos. 

Here is how my card came out…

The card base is Secret Sea cardstock cut to 4 ¼ x 9 ½”, scored at 5 ½”, 6 ½”, 7 ½” and 8 ½” when in the horizonal position.  Rotate to vertical and scoring with the other score marks at the top score in ¾” from the right side to the 5 ½” score mark.  Score again at 1 ½” all the way to the 5 ½” score line (see diagram below for cutting and scoring information). 

Now it was time to start to build the card.  The DSP for this back base is 4 x 5 ¼” and I chose the Secret Sea design with white dots for it.

I cut panel 1 (the very front panel) from Secret Sea cardstock and it is cut to 2 ¾ x 3 ½”.  The DSP for list layer is cut to 2 ½ x 3 ¼” and I used the fresh freesia and white stripped DSP for this layer.  I stamped my violets from the Framed Violets Bundle onto a scrap of Basic White cardstock using Memento Ink and colored them with Daffodil Delight, Peaceful Pine and Fresh Freesia Stampin’ Blends and cut them out with the coordinating die from the bundle.  I popped this onto the center of my panel with Dimensionals.  For my sentiment I stamped “I appreciate you” onto a piece of Basic White cardstock that measures 5/8 x 2 ¾” using Secret Sea Ink.  I mounted that onto a piece of Secret Sea cardstock that measures ¾ x 2 ¾” and popped that onto the bottom of my layer with Dimensionals.  Be sure to adhere this layer evenly with the bottom of the card base and the top left fold of the card so it will open and close properly.

For panel 2 (the center panel) I cut a piece of Secret Sea cardstock down to 3 ½ x 4 ½” and added a piece of the DSP, I picked the floral piece with a secret sea background that measured 3 ¼ x 4 ¼”.  Again, be sure to adhere this layer evenly with the bottom of the card base and the top left fold of the center fold so it will open and close properly.

Finally for the inside of the card, I added a piece of Basic White cardstock that measured 2 ½ x 3 ½” (I made sure it was hidden behind the other panels when the card was closed.  I stamped my sentiment from the bundle “Sending Love” in Secret Sea Ink.  I also stamped one of the violet images on the bottom right corner also from the bundle using Memento Ink and colored it using the Fresh Freesia, Daffodil Delight and Peaceful Pines Stampin’ Blends. 

To finish off the card I simply added a couple retired gems I had on hand that matched the paper and I had a finished card.  Stay tuned as I plan to recreate this same card with another Designer Series Paper and a little twist.  

I hope you enjoy this card I certainly enjoyed making it.  As always you can find the supplies to create this card and more on my website at https://www.stampinup.com?demoid=2206796 or by clicking the shopping button at the top of this blog or the link to the supplies listed below.  Be sure to follow me at: 

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Product List

Framed Violets Bundle (English) [168194]	Violet Dreams 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper [168186]	Secret Sea 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [165624]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [166780]	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708]
Secret Sea Classic Stampin' Pad [165285]	Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154883]	Peaceful Pine Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [167668]	Fresh Freesia Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [155518]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]

MOONLIT FLORA CENTER FLIP CARD

Today’s card features the Moonlit Flora Designer Series Paper and the Phrases & Frames Stamp Set.  I showcased a card like this using the Violet Dreams DSP on Wednesday but I wanted to show it using a different DSP and color palette to show just how versitile this design is

Here is what I came up with…

And here is the template with all the cutting information. 

 

The card base is Berry Burst cardstock cut to 4 ¼ x 5 ½”.  I cut two pieces of the Moonlit Flora Designer Series Paper to 1 x 4” and added them to either side of the card base.  I cut a piece of Basic White cardstock to 3 x 8 ½” and scored it at 4 ¼”.  I attached this to the center of the card base.  Next, I cut a piece of Berry Burst cardstock to 2 7/8 x 4 1/8” and attached that to my white center.  I added another piece of the DSP to the center that measured 2 ¾ x 4”.  As you can see you can get a lot of drama from just a small amount of DSP with this fold. 

While the template does not show a sentiment layer, I did add one.  I stamped my sentiment “You’re an amazing friend” from the Fern & Flora Stamp Set onto a piece of Basic White cardstock that measured ¾ x 3”.  I stamped it using Berry Burst Ink.  I added this to a piece of Berry Burst cardstock that measured 1 x 3” and attached that to my card.  I added a Rhinestone Basic Jewel that I colored with my Berry Burst Stampin’ Blend, using the markers is a great way to make the clear embellishments coordinate perfectly with your project. 

I wrapped the center flap of the card with Berry Burst Shiny Ribbon that I tied into a square knot.  For the inside of the card, I added the sentiment “Happiest Birthday Wishes!” from the Phrase & Frame stamp set using Berry Burst Ink.  I also stamped one of the cute moths from the Fern & Flora stamp set down in the bottom corner using Berry Burst Ink and then colored it with a Wink of Stella marker before the ink dried to give it that berry burst shine.    

I hope you enjoy this card I certainly enjoyed making it.  As always you can find the supplies to create this card and more on my website at https://www.stampinup.com?demoid=2206796 or by clicking the shopping button at the top of this blog or the link to the supplies listed below.  Be sure to follow me at: 

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Happy Crafting!!!

Product List

Moonlit Flora 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [167737]	Fern & Flora Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [167739]	Phrases & Frames Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [167581]	Berry Burst 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [144243]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [166780]
Berry Burst Classic Stampin' Pad [147143]	Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush [141897]	Berry Burst 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Shiny Ribbon [167126]	Rhinestone Basic Jewels [144220]	Berry Burst Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [161681]

VIOLET DREAMS CENTER FLIP CARD

Today’s card features the new Violet Dreams Designer Series Paper and the Phrases & Frames Stamp Set.  I have made these cards before and have a template for but this one was inspired by one I saw on Pinterest made using the Violet Dreams DSP by Sue Campfield and I wanted to make it using this paper.  Once that was done I made a second one using the beautiful Moonlit Flora DSP that I will show later this week. 

Here is what I came up with…

And here is the template with all the cutting information. 

The card base is Secret Sea cardstock cut to 4 ¼ x 5 ½”.  I cut two pieces of the Violet Dreams Designer Series Paper to 1 x 4” and added them to either side of the card base.  I cut a piece of Basic White cardstock to 3 x 8 ½” and scored it at 4 ¼”.  I attached this to the center of the card base.  Next, I cut a piece of Secret Sea cardstock to 2 7/8 x 4 1/8” and attached that to my white center.  I added another piece of the DSP to the center that measured 2 ¾ x 4”.  As you can see you can get a lot of drama from just a small amount of DSP with this fold. 

While the template does not show a sentiment layer, I did add one.  I stamped my sentiment “Happiest Birthday Wishes” from the Phrases & Frames Stamp Set onto a piece of Basic White cardstock that measured ¾ x 3”.  I stamped it using Secret Sea Ink which is quickly becoming my favorite ink to work with as it just stamps such a beautifully clear image.  This stamp set is part of a bundle that was inspired by Sue Campfield one of Stampin’ Up!’s Million Dollar Sales Achievers (not typical and obtained by very few).  I added this to a piece of Secret Sea cardstock that measured 1 x 3” and attached that to my card.  I added a Rhinestone Basic Jewel that I colored with my Highland Heather Stampin’ Blend, I love doing this as I can make my own perfectly coordinated embellishments. 

I wrapped the center flap of the card with Secret Sea Bordered Open Weave Ribbon that I tied into a square knot.  For the inside of the card I added the sentiment “May your day be filled with love and happiness” also from that Phrase & Frame stamp set once again using Secret Sea Ink. 

I hope you enjoy this card I certainly enjoyed making it.  As always you can find the supplies to create this card and more on my website at https://www.stampinup.com?demoid=2206796 or by clicking the shopping button at the top of this blog or the link to the supplies listed below.  Be sure to follow me at: 

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Happy Crafting!!!  

Product List

Violet Dreams 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper [168186]	Phrases & Frames Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [167581]	Secret Sea 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [165624]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [166780]	Secret Sea Classic Stampin' Pad [165285]
Secret Sea 3/8" (1 Cm) Bordered Open Weave Ribbon [166932]	Rhinestone Basic Jewels [144220]	Highland Heather Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154887]

GETTING THE MOST OUT OF A 3 x 3” PIECE OF DSP (7-13-26)

Today’s card is another created using a template.  This template features a 3 x 3” piece of Designer Series Paper (I love this paper so I am especially happy to have it go further).  While my template is a portrait layout I am switching it up for this card and using it on a landscape oriented card.  I love working with templates it is such a great way to get inspired and knowing I can switch things up as I go.  Here is what I came up with...

Here is the template I used…

The card base is Berry Burst cardstock cut to 5 ½ x 8 ½” and scored at 4 ¼”.  I added a layer of Mossy Meadow cardstock that measured 4 x 5 ¼” (I embossed this layer with a retired embossing folder that is ferns but there is a new folder that coordinates with this paper if you want it).  Next, I cut a piece of Berry Burst cardstock to 3 ¼ x 3 ¼”.  I took my piece of Moonlit Flora Designer Series Paper that was a 3 x 3” piece and cut it into three strips that measured 5/16 x 3” (there is a tiny piece of waste) and attached them to my Berry Burst layer leaving equal reveals around all the pieces (about 1/8”).  I added this to the left center of my card (about ½” from the left side) using Dimensionals.  I stamped my sentiment “Happy Birthday” from the Banners Saying Bundle onto a scrap of Berry Burst cardstock using Mossy Meadow Ink and punched it out using the coordinating punch.

Next, I went to work with the Fern & Flora Dies.  I cut out the largest fern from the dies using Berry Burst cardstock and added it to the right side of my card.  I die cut out three of the flowers from the dies using a scrap Basic White cardstock and three of the flower centers using a scrap of Daffodil Delight cardstock.  Before adhering the flowers together, I added just a hint of Berry Burst Ink using my Water Painter to add some color.  I adhered the centers and them adhered the flowers to the base of the fern. 

I hope you enjoy this card I certainly enjoyed making it.  As always you can find the supplies to create this card and more on my website at https://www.stampinup.com?demoid=2206796 or by clicking the shopping button at the top of this blog or the link to the supplies listed below.  Be sure to follow me at: 

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Happy Crafting!!!

Product List

Banner Sayings Bundle (English) [167051]	Fern & Flora Dies [168991]	Moonlit Flora 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [167737]	Berry Burst 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [144243]	Mossy Meadow 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [133676]
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [166780]	Daffodil Delight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [119683]	Berry Burst Classic Stampin' Pad [147143]	Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin' Pad [147111]	Water Painters [168253]
Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]