What kind of cardmaker are you - beginner? casual? advanced? or avid?

 This video (on Facebook Live or on Youtube) shows the progression going from a casual stamper to an avid stamper. I demonstrate both a casual card and an avid card...using the Daisy Garden stamp.  So no matter where you fall on the spectrum, you can see ways to move to the next level, and what makes the difference.

These are the cards used to show the progression. 

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Double Flap Sidefold Card tutorial

Today's Facebook Live was a demonstration of this unique but simple funfold card. For this card you'll need the following:

Cardbase - solid cs 5 1/2 x 11     scored at 1 3/4, 5 1/2 & 9 3/4   (I used Merry Merlot)

    Another piece from the same cs   1 x 11  

2 coordinating DSP patterns (I used Beauty of the Earth dsp and Cork Specialty Paper)

    from one pattern    5 1/4 x 3 1/2  and  5 1/4 x 1 

    from the 2nd   5 1/4 x 1 1/2

Cut sentiment label from a lighter cs (I used Crumb Cake)

Cut and/or color an image to place on the sentiment piece

Cut a piece of Basic White or Very Vanilla  4 x 5 1/4 for the inside.

This funfold has a belly band made from the 1 x 11 piece of cs. The photo below shows the two folds and the belly band.

Fold the card in half . Next fold the larger piece back then the smaller fold back over the larger.

Here is another sample of the same funfold.

Watch theYoutube tutorial video to see a demonstration, then make some. I'd love to see a photo of what you made posted in the comments!!

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Third Thursday Mystery Card Sept. 16

 It's that time again!! Here are the clues for this mystery card. You can play along with us on my Facebook page here at 10 a.m. tomorrow morning or check back tomorrow afternoon and I'll post the Youtube link. Here are the supplies you need to gather to make the card along with the clues!  Or you can always just watch and make the card later!!

CLUE 1

 

*8 ½ x 5 ½ colored cardstock that coordinates with Designer Series Paper used, scored at 4 ¼

*4 x 5 ¼ Basic White or Very Vanilla

*Designer Series Paper  3 ½ x 1 7/8

*Coordinating Designer Series Paper 3 7/8 x 1 ½

*Same colored cardstock as card base  3 ½ x 1 7/8, run this through an embossing folder

*Large label or shape app. 2 x 3 cut from same cardstock

*Slightly smaller label or shape cut from Basic White or Very Vanilla to be used for sentiment

*Sentiment that fits on smaller label

*Ribbon app. 8” for bow

Go to this Youtube link so that you can play along with this month's Mystery Card.

I'd love to see the card you created so please post a photo in the comments below! And if you have not Followed this blog, please look on the left side and click 'Follow'! Thank you!!

    

 

Four Corner Fold Card

 Fall is coming! I LOVE Fall - the colors, the smells, the decorations and especially the weather!! So we'll anticipate Fall today with this fun Four Corner Fold card. I used the Stampin' Up Pretty Pumpkins stamp and Detailed Pumpkins coordinating dies for this card. I also used Beauty of  the Earth Designer Series Paper and the Rainbow Glimmer paper.

Take a look at the card then I'll give you the dimensions for this unique fun-fold card.

This card uses an 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 Crumb Cake card base. The colored cardstock is 4 x 5 1/4 Soft Succulent. The squares of designer series paper are each 2 1.2 x 1 7.8. You will use both sides so make sure you like both. The center piece is 1 3/4 x 1 3/4. The template you will use for the corners is a scrap of cardstock (any color) measuring 2 1/2 x 1 7/8 (same as DSP). I cut my pumpkins from the Rainbow Glimmer paper, used a retired Fall colored ribbon measuring 8" and Holiday Rhinestones.

First adhere the 4 x 5 1/4 piece of cardstock to the card base. Take your template piece, a ruler and a pencil. Measure 1 1/4" from the top right corner down and put a mark. Go back to the same corner and measure the same distance to the left across the top and put a mark. Line the two marks up on your trimmer and cut -  you're cutting out that top right corner. 

Position your four pieces of Designer Series Paper around the card front the way you want them. Then using your template, fold each of the corners around the center, turning and flipping your template over to fit each piece. 

Once you have each of the four corners turned down and positioned around the center, adhere these pieces to your card front, leaving a small edge around the outside. 

Next stamp your 1 3/4 x 1 3/4 center piece and attach it to the center with dimensionals. Embellish and you have your card! 

To see a demonstration of this unique fold, view video here . I'll post the video to Youtube later and add the link for that as well.

 Here are some more sample cards using this technique.

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Third Thursday Mystery Card

 

Third Thursday Mystery Card is coming! Thursday morning at 10 a.m. - right here on Stampindede's Doin's Facebook page.  But first, here is Clue 1 (the supplies you need to do the mystery card!) If you aren't on Facebook, I post the Facebook Live on YouTube later that afternoon so check out my YouTube channel.

 

 

 

Clue 1

1. Choose a DSP (Designer Series Paper) – pick 2 patterns – one more subtle and one busier with more colors.

2. Cut card base from Basic White or a coordinating color cs (cardstock) – 11” x 4 ¼” - scored at 5 ½”.

3. Cut a piece of the busier DSP to 1 ½” x 5 ½”.

4. Cut a piece of the more subtle DSP to 3” x 4”.

5. Cut a piece of Basic White or coordinating color to 4 ¼” x 3 ½” – cut along one side of the 4 ¼” edge with a border die.

6. Cut a shape from Basic White or a coordinating color cs that will fit on the 3” x 4” DSP.

7. Pick an image stamp that can be cut out with a die or punch or fussy cut that will fit on the shape you cut from step 6. (you’ll need a piece of Basic White cs to stamp that image on)

8. Choose a sentiment stamp that is small and long.

9. Cut a tag or label out of Basic White cs that the sentiment will fit on.

10. Choose a ribbon that coordinates with your colors.

11. Choose ink colors that coordinate with your DSP.

12. Choose embellishments that coordinate with your colors.

 

You will also need: bone folder, adhesive, dimensionals, scissors

 You can view the Third Thursday for August here on Youtube.