Stand Alone Step funfold card

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 Today we are going to make a stand alone card - one that can be displayed on their desk, by their bed, on their bookshelf or even on the windowsill! You can watch the video on YouTube or on my Facebook page. It's a really easy card to make!

This is the card I demonstrated on my Facebook Live.

The supplies that you need will be 

2 card stock pieces (I used Pecan Pie) 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" scored at 3", 6" & 7 1/4". The second piece is        8 1/2" x 3 1/2" scored at 4 1/4".                                                                                                                       Choose a DSP (I used Country Woods) and cut 2 pieces - 5 1/4" x 2 3/4" and 5 1/4" x 1".                       You will also need either Basic White or Very Vanilla, two pieces cut at 3" x 4 1/4".                            Then you'll need images for the front and sentiment(s). My background diecut piece is from Mixed Florals cut from Very Vanilla. The cross is from Faith Collection cut from Earth Toned Metallic DSP. The smaller stems and flower are all cut with dies from Gallery Blooms, also using Very Vanilla. The background piece was embossed with the Cross Hatch 3D embossing folder.  The sentiments are from the Faith Collection as well, stamped in Pecan Pie ink.

This card is very easy to put together so watch the video to get the details.  

I also showed three other samples that I made.

 This first one is made using the Beautiful Pumpkins dies. I cut the pumpkins from one of the scenic DSPs. I picked one with subtle colors. The stems and leaves are cut from the new Earth Toned Metallic DSP. The Designer Series Paper is Timeless Plaid and I embossed the Very Vanilla with the Pressed Flowers embossing folder. 

This one is made using the new Spooky Sweet DSP. The cardstock is Gray Granite and the Pretty in Pink is embossed with the Birchwood 3D embossing folder.

I made this one using a retired DSP because I like the flower! 

 

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Pleated Prism Funfold

This is a fun fold that I saw demonstrated by Susan Campfield and fell in love with! It takes some practice but the end result is so worth it! You can see the video demonstration on YouTube.

The supplies needed for this card are as follows:

card base - 11" x 4 1/4" scored at 5 1/2"

card front  - DSP 4" x 1", dark cardstock mat 4" x 4", light cardstock 3 7/8" x 3 7/8"

Inside - Dark cardstock (mat) 3 3/8" x 3 7/8" (cut 2), light cardstock 3 1/4" x 3 3/4" (cut 2) 

Pleated piece - 4" x 4" DSP, scored at 2"

Make pencil marks at 3/4", 1 1/2", 2 1/2", 3 1/4" at top and bottom. Score diagonally from 3/4" to 3 1/4", 1 1/2" to 2 1/2", then other direction 2 1/2" to 1 1/2", 3 1/4"  to 3/4". See diagram below.

Now it's time to fold. First fold the center (at the 2" score) in a Valley fold. Open and fold the next diagonal scoreline Mountain on both sides. Last, fold the outer score lines Valley on both sides. 

This takes some practice but be patient and burnish with a bone folder as you go.

Fold and arrange the folds for the whole piece until it looks like this.

Pleated Prism Fun Fold

 Adhere the 1st inside piece to the left side leaving only a small border. Adhere the pleated piece so that the centerpoint is just left of the card center. This should be up against the left side piece. Lay the pleated piece flat and adhere the right hand side. Then adhere the 2nd inside piece up against the pleated center piece. Carefully close, manipulating the folds until you get it like the photo. Close completely and burnish the center fold again. You may even need to trim an edge.

Here are some other samples.

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

Keep working with it until you are happy with it. Don't give up!!! The video can be seen here on YouTube.

 

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Stand Alone Bay Window

 This beautiful Stand Alone Bay Window card will be so great to send to someone who wants to display the card as a reminder of your good wishes! You can see the YouTube video here.

Here are the cutting dimensions for both unmatted (embossed) and matted.

This first sample is matted DSP. Follow ** instructions 

This second sample is using embossed cardstock. The sample that I demonstrated also uses embossed cardstock and is pictured below. 

 

 

 

 

 

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Faultline Technique

 I love easy cards that use different techniques. This technique is not new to cardmaking but I haven't done it in a long time. So I decided to resurrect it!

These two samples were made using this technique.

I'm making a set of three of these to give as a gift so I'm demonstrating the third one of this set - Faith, Hope & Love.  These sentiments are from the Unbounded Love stamp set. Watch the demonstration on YouTube or on my Facebook page to see the technique demonstrated.

The supplies used are: 

cardbase 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"; front mat 5 1/4" x 4"; DSP 3 7/8" square; 2 pieces (lighter and darker color)        3 7/8" x 2 3/4"; mat for inside 5 1/4" x4" and lighter piece for inside 5" x 3 3/4". You can use whatever embellishment you want. I used either a diecut image on the front of each card that coordinated with the DSP or one that I fussy cut from the DSP. 

I featured the Storybook Moments DSP, using coordinating cardstock for mats. 

 

 

For the card I demonstrated, I used Calypso Coral as my base. The torn papers are Boho Blue (recently retired) and Basic Beige and the 'barely visible' mat is Pecan Pie (recently retired). The inside mat is also Pecan Pie and the lighter piece is Basic Beige.  

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Window Card Fun Fold

 This window card allows you to feature your scenic DSP and allows your recipient to display the card standing up. 

 

Watch the video either on Facebook or on YouTube for a demonstration of how to make this.

Here are the supplies that you will need to make this card.

cardstock 11" x 4 1/4" scored at 1/2", 1", 4 1/2", 5", 5 1/2", 6", 6 1/2", 10" & 10 1/2"; an extra piece for any images you may want to cut

DSP  3 3/8" x 4 1/4";  3/8" x 4 1/4" (cut 2)

a lighter cardstock  3 1/4" x 4" (cut 2)

The key to this card is the fold. First you fold it in half. Unfold and from right to left fold M-V-V-M (mountain, valley, valley, mountain) and continue the same pattern again after the center fold. 

After you fold the base in half, then starting from right to left fold and score M-V-V-M then after the center fold use the same pattern again - M-V-V-M. Your base should look like the photo above.

Watch the video on YouTube to see how I cut my DSP to show a continuous scene. Your DSP cutting sizes are above.

Once you have adhered the DSP as shown, then you will need to cut your window using a circle die or punch. You'll then do your stamping on the lighter cardstock (3 1/4" x 4") and adhere to the inside. 

Now it's time to add Tear N Tape to the center and the edge to secure the card. 
 

Adhere the second piece of lighter cardstock to the back to create a space to sign the card.

Add any embellishments you want to the front and you are ready to bless someone with your beautiful Window Card! 

Here are the other samples that I showed, all using the Beautiful Gallery DSP.

 

 

Now it's your turn!