Fold- Out Pop-Up Card

This card is sure to "wow" your recipient and make them feel so special. Every time I see one of these cards I can't help but think "oh, that's so cute!" It works great with photos in place of the stamped images... a great gift for family members. And what I like most about it is it can double as a gift card holder. Ya! check out the photos below to see how I tucked the gift card inside. Simply secure the card with paper clips on each side to keep the gift card snug inside. I used little red ones on my card.

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This card is so stinkin' easy, I actually thought about not putting pictures with my tutorial. It really is that easy! But pics are always helpful so here ya go...

When you order these kits, be sure to ask for the FOLD-OUT POP-UP CARD Kits. Your kit will include all supplies needed to create FIVE cards. Kit cost is only $10. Just email me to place your order. Check out my "Kit Specials" and "Purchasing Promos" on the right hand side of my blog.

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Fold-Out Pop-Up Card

Supplies:

Designer Series Paper

Coordinating Card Stock (one sheet of 8.1/2 x 11 and one or two other colors)

Neutrals Card Stock (Whisper White, Very Vanilla, that sort of color)

On Board Essentials or On Boar Simon Upper Chipboard (for the heart)

Craft Ink (to color chipboard)

12 x 12 cutter and score tool

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1. Trim 8.1/2 x 11 sheet to 4.1/4 x 11.

2. Score at 1.1/2, 3, 5.1/2, and 8.

3. Trim three different patterns of DSP to 1.1/4 x 4, 2.1/4 x 4, and 2.3/4 x 4.

4. Place each of these pieces in the appropriate area of card.

5. Color chipboard heart by laying it onto the craft ink and press lightly with tweezers. (Classic ink can be used but I have found Craft works much better for color and quickness.) Allow to dry.

6. Stamp focal image and color as desired.

7. Apply heart and images to card.

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For this card, I used the stamp set "Loads of Love." Valentine's Day will be here sooner than you know it. Wouldn't this make the greatest Valentine card?!

Stay tuned or check back often for more VIRTUAL WORKSHOP ideas. Thanks for looking!

Photo Folder

You are going to LOVE this fast and fun photo album... oops, I mean PHOTO FOLDER. It uses a plain ole file folder. Can you believe it?! THIS will be the perfect gift for Grandma! OH! Can you just picture it... new baby gift. Oh ya.

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I used the stamp sets "Autum Harvest," "Full of Life," and "Enjoy Every Moment." The DSP I used can be found in the Holiday Mini Catalog (click on this icon to the right hand side of my blog and it takes you right to the Mini.) This DSP is called "Autumn Vine." I like it because of the Sage Shadow in it. I don't use that color often and this paper is so pretty with it.

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Would you like to have a project kit of this PHOTO FOLDER? Each kit may be a bit different because of the DSP (Designer Series Paper.) When you place your order by emailing me, you can actually REQUEST a different DSP. I have others and may have the one you prefer for your Photo Folder. Each kit contains all supplies needed (other than adhesive) to create TWO Photo Folders. You will recieve TWO FULL SHEETS of DSP in your kit. When you make your kit request, please ask for the PHOTO FOLDER Kit. These kits are only $15.

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Whether you order the kits or not, try jumping in and stamp with me this weekend! C'mon! It's easy. Just use the product you have at home and create something you see here during my Virtual Workshop. You can order product from me anytime during the workshop. Send me an email with the items you wish to order. ALL KITS WILL ONLY BE AVAILABLE THROUGH THE END OF THIS SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 30th. So make your request right now and promise to send your payment immediately.

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I know you are just dancin' around waiting to find out how to make this super great Photo Folder so I won't keep you from it any longer. Enjoy!

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Photo Folder

Supplies:

Designer Series Paper

Coordinating Card Stock (at least 4 sheets of one color and two to three sheets of two or three different colors)

Neutral Card Stock (Whisper White, Very Vanilla, any of that sort)

Ribbon (about 18 to 20")

Plain File Folder

Metal File Fastener

Sticky Strip

Cropadile

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1. Begin by deciding how much of your folder you want to cover. For mine (shown here,) I used 6" for my bottom panel (both inside and outside.)

2. Trace a different sheet of DSP for the top panel.

3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for inside of the folder.

4. Use Sticky Strip to adhere the ribbon.

5. Cut one sheet of card stock to 5.1/4 x 7. Layer each piece 1/2" smaller in length from that sheet. (ie. the next piece would be 5.1/4 x 6.1/2. then the next would be 5.1/4 x 6. etc.)

6. Score each cut piece of card stock at 3/4".

7. Apply a tiny bit of adhesive to the scored area of each and layer so your photo pages are "stair stepped."

8. Using the metal fastener as a guide, mark where the holes will be punched.

9. Punch through all photo page with a Cropadile.

10.Add metal fastener and cover with a piece of DSP. (measurements will depend on the type of fastener.)

11.Use Sticky Strip on the back side of the last photo page to adhere to Photo Folder.

12.Decorate as desired.

Pop-Up Gift Card HOLDER

This is a super fun (and super easy) way to give your gift cards this Christmas! Look how the little gift card just "pops" right out at you. How fun is that?! It is super easy so let me get on with the deets (details.)

Kits for this project include all supplies needed (except adhesive) to create FIVE Gift Card Holders. Be sure when ordering you request the POP-UP GIFT CARD HOLDER Kits. Please note that the DSP (Designer Series Paper) will be a bit different for each holder per kit. These kits can be purchase for only $10. Email me with your requests.

Pop-Up Gift Card Holder

Supplies:

Designer Series Paper

Coordinating Card Stock (three pieces of two to three different colors)

Ribbon (about 12")

Word Window, Circle Punch (at least 1") Punches

12x12 Cutter and score tool

1. Trim DSP to 4 x 12.

2. Score at 4, 6, and 8.

3. Fold paper to create a "W."

4. Adhere inside portion of scored area EXCLUDING THE CENTER SCORED LINE. This area will be where your gift card is nestled so you want to leave it clear of adhesive.

5. Using Word Window Punch, punch directly 1/2 way onto the center fold. Slightly scoot punch to the left and punch. Repeat to the right to create an opening large enough for your gift card.

6. Punch a 1/2 circle in the center of the previously punched area.

7. Decorate as desired.

I used the stamp set "Snow Swirled" on this holder. I also used the 1/2" Circle Punch to create my tree topper. After punching my tiny star, I added Crystal Effects to give it a shiny star effect. To add my ribbon around the front panel, I simply used a hobby blade to put a small slice in the fold of my holder.

Super Sweet Snowman

What I love most about snowmen is they keep the Christmas Spirit alive long after the holidays are over. I SO enjoy having my snowmen fill my home with the magic of Christmas sometimes until Valentine's Day arrives. They are just so cute and lovable! So what I love about this card is how it can be used well into the new year... thinking of you, warm wishes, miss you, thank you, or just anything your heart desires to say.

Let me tell you how I made the card shown above. Then be sure to check out a slightly different version of the card shown below. There you will also find photos and instructions for that card as well.

For the card above, I used the stamp set "Snow Swirled." I used Ballet Blue, Pumpkin Pie, Basic Black and Whisper White card stock. The large snowflake is inked in Whisper White CRAFT Ink. The smaller snowflake is inked in Ballet Blue CRAFT Ink. Both snowflakes are embossed with Iredescent Ice Embossing Powder. (I only embossed the WW ink on my snowman.) The snowmans' cute little head is cut from the Coluzzle. His eyes are punched using the 3/4" circle punch. And I hand cut his cute carrot nose. Easy peasy!

Now, for the card below...
as you can see in the photos, I used my BIG SHOT from Stampin' Up! with my "snow" embossing folder from another company (wink.) There is SO MUCH you can do with the Big Shot. It truly is a valuable investment. (PURCHASE THE BIG SHOT DURING MY VIRTUAL WORKSHOP AND RECIEVE A SIZZLIT DIE FREE.) Check out all Big Shot products in the Mini Holiday Catalog located in the right hand side of my blog.

Emboss the blue AND the white 1/2 circle with the snow folder. Then gently rub the WW Craft Ink over the snowflakes of the blue card stock. Use Ballet Blue Craft Ink to gently rub over his head. Run the Basic Black and Pumpkin Pie through the Paper Crimper. Then punch the eyes and cut the nose. Assembe just like the card above. For the second snowman card I added a tag created with Warm Words and Snow Swirled. I stamped first and then punched with the Tag Punch. Add some silver cord found in the Holiday Mini and you are all set.

Gift Card FOLDER

This Gift Card FOLDER is quite possibly my favorite way to give a gift card. It's just so cute! And really, anything can be put inside... photos, little trinkets, small jewlry. You get the idea.

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Kits for this project include all supplies needed (except adhesive) to create FIVE Gift Card Folders. Cost for this kit is only $10. All paper supplies come precut and prescored so you are set to stamp once you have your kit. Email me to place your order and be sure to ask for the GIFT CARD FOLDER (with an "F") Kit.

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Check out another sample of this project in the post dated Monday, November 24.

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Gift Card Folder
Supplies:
Designer Series Paper
Coordinating Card Stock (one sheet 8.1/2 x 11 and another 3.1/4 x 4)
Neutral Card Stock (Whisper White, Vanilla... color of that sort 3 x 3.3/4)
Ribbon (about 15 to 18”)
Legal Size Envelope
Velcro
12x12 Cutter and score tool
Circle Punch (at least 1”)

1. Trim larger piece card stock to 4.1/4 x 11.
2. Score at 4.3/4 and 9.3/4.
3. Seal envelope and fold in half.
4. Slight trim both ends of envelope.
5. Punch ½ of a circle through both trimmed ends of envelope.
6. Apply adhesive just under punched areas of envelope.
7. Adhere envelope to inside of folded card stock.
8. Use Velcro to keep holder closed.
9. Decorate as desired.

Create inside card by layering smaller piece of colored card stock onto the neutral card stock. Decorate as desired.

Post It Ring

How adorable is THIS?! Oh I have SO many people I could make these for! And with it being so quick and easy to make... I will be making lots of them.

So this is project #2 in our VIRTUAL WORKSHOP. I hope you have enjoyed what you've seen so far. Please feel free to leave me a comment on each of the posts and let me know what you think. Do you like the colors? Do you like the project itself? Let me know. Be sure to come back in about an hour or so to see the next project. Hmmm... wonder what it could be?

To order the kit for this particular project, just email me and ask for the NOTE RING Kit. This kit includes everything you need (except adhesive) to create FIVE note rings. You will need the Cropadile to create this adorable project. This kit is only $15.


Post It Note Ring
Supplies:
Designer Series Paper
Coordinating Card Stock (one sheet trimmed to 3.1/4 x 7 and another to fit the focal image of your choice)
Ribbon (at least two or three different colors)
Sticky Notes
Binder RingCropadile

1. Divide note stack into 3 equal parts.
2. Punch through one part with the Cropadile.
3. Peel away one sheet from the punched part and stick it to one of the other parts.
4. Punch directly over previously punched hole.
5. Repeat with remaining part.
6. Trim card stock to 3.1/4 x 7.
7. Score at 3.1/4 and 3.3/4.
8. Using your paper piercing tool, mark a spot in card stock to be punched.
9. Adhere note stack to the inside of card stock and add a ring.

10.Decorate front cover as desired.