Here’s some weekend inspiration for you. It comes with another Stampin’ Story and honors a very dear friend, team member and talented paper crafter, Georgia Egan. Georgia passed away this week, losing her battle with bile duct cancer. In the past, I’ve showcased some of Georgia’s work here on my blog. Today, I thought I would use a technique Georgia taught me many years ago. It’s called Iris Folding.
Iris Folding is a detailed technique using folded paper to create concentric patterns. It’s enjoyable and the outsome is amazing and unique only to you. One of my original Iris Folding cards is below. I believe I created this card about eight or nine years ago. The Iris Folding technique is the center of the card.
My card, today, is a scaled down version of Iris Folding using up scraps of DSP, a punch, and glue or your favorite adhesive.
Today’s Card Pieces And Parts
I punched a piece of Basic White cardstock using the Country Bouquet Punch.
Then, I die cut the punched image using one of my Stitched Circle Dies.
The circle measures 3″ in diameter.
I chose several patterns from the Regency Park Designer Series Paper and cut them into 1/4″ strips.
With the wrong sice of the punched image facing up, I attach the strips to the back of the punched layer to create a pattern.
I checked the front of my design consistently to make sure my pattern was forming the way I wanted it to look.
The image below shows the back of my circle. Lots of overlapping scraps!
I attached the circle to my card front with Dimensionals and added a sentiment.
That’s it!
So, find that amazing punch or die, circle it, cut some paper scraps, and fill your design, and create something unique to you!
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Today’s card is a CAS/SIP Card! CAS is an acronym for Clean and Simple, and SIP is an acronym for Stamps, Ink and Paper. A Clean and Simple card is one that has lots of white space, minimal layers, and little or no embellishments. I created this design with nothing more than ink stamped onto cardstock. Of course, the beautiful images in the Queen Bee stamp set helped a lot!
Today’s Card Parts & Pieces
I cut a Basic White card base 11″ x 4 1/4″‘ and scored at 5 1/2″.
I die cut the top Basic White layer using one of my Deckled Rectangle Dies. The layer measures about 3″ x 4 1/4″.
On the die cut layer, I stamped the images as follows:
With Crumb Cake ink and the “type print” image, I stamped off once onto the bottom right of the card layer, then stamped off once directly in the center of the card layer, then stamped again onto the top left corner of the layer.
I stamped the large Mango Melody flower image directly over the Crumb Cake images.
Then I stamped the bee image with Starry Sky ink as shown over the Crumb Cake and Mango Melody images.
Next, I stamped the crown with Rich Razzleberry ink at the top left of the bee.
Then, I stamped the Parakeet Party flower on the right side of the bee.
I stamped the sentiment with Crumb Cake ink.
For a little interest and to highlight the deckled edge on the layer, I added a little Starry Sky ink to the edges with a Sponge Dauber.
Finally, I shaded the bee’s heart with a Light Parakeet Party Blend.
The top layer is adhered to the card base with Dimensionals.
This is such a quick and easy card to create, and it was refreshing to just stamp ink to paper.
So, our Queen Bee is back. Get your stamps, stamp the images on a cardstock layer and create a Clean Vintage card just to say “Hello”.
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Happy St. Pattick’s Day, and “may the wind be always at your back”!
Today’s card inspiration uses the Garden Birdhouses stamp set. It’s in the current Annual Catalog. This “friendly” card can be used for a birthday greeting, “Thinking of You”, a card of congratulations, or encouragement. It has a simple and serene vibe and welcomes Spring. The Garden Birdhouses stamp set is one of my favorites. So let’s make a card!
Today’s Card Parts & Pieces
I cut a Basic White card base 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″ and scored it at 4 1/4″.
The Parakeet Party DSP layer is 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″. This will cover the card front.
The Tahitian Tide DSP layer is 3 1/8″ x 4 1/2″. I used this layer as a mat layer for the top Focal Point layer.
The top Basic White layer is about 4 1/4″ x 2 7/8″. I die cut this layer using the Deckled Rectangle Dies.
All of the images are stamped with Early Espresso ink and colored with Stampin’ Blends.
I fussy cut one of the birds and popped him on his “home” perch.
I adhered the top layer to the Tahitian Tide layer, then attached the Tahitian Tide layer to the card front with Dimensionals.
A few of the 2022-2024 In Color Matte Decorative Dots worked well to add a finishing touch.
So, take a look at Garden Birdhouses, stamp your images, add a little color, pop a bird on his perch and create something to send a “welcoming” hello!
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Today’s card showcases a Designer Series Paper pattern mix. I always enjoy mixing patterns, and putting together today’s card is no exception. Before this card evolved, the only thought I had was to use a frame. I haven’t created a frame focal point in a while.
Not having an idea of which patterned paper I would use, I looked through what I had and the Night of Navy background DSP (from the Enjoy The Journey DSP pack), called to me. The Granny Apple Green pattern from the Dandy Designs DSP was my next choice. The decision to add another pattern and add a vellum layer came later. So, let’s make a card!
Today’s Card Pieces And Parts
Cut a Basic White card base 11″ x 4 1/4″ and score at 5 1/2″.
I cut the Night of Navy patterned paper layer 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″. This will cover the card front.
The Granny Apple Green patterned paper layer is 3 1/2″ x 4 3/4″.
I cut a small piece of vellum cardstock 2 1/2″ x 4″.
The small later of Regency Park floral DSP measures 2″ x 3 1/2″.
The frame and sentiment layer are die cut using my Stitched Rectangles Dies.
I punched a few flowers from the Regency Park Designer Series Paper.
The sentiment is stamped with Mango Melody ink.
I offset the layers for a little interest and attached the frame with Dimensionals.
The inside sentiment is stamped with Mango Melody ink. I also added a DSP strip and a punched flower.
So, pick a piece of patterned paper, add some vellum and a dimensional frame, and create a cute card to send someone a hello.
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In my last post, I featured the Gate Fold Fun Fold Friendly Gnomes Card. I very much enjoyed putting that card together, so I created a second and third version. I put together the second version using the Fancy Flora Designer Series Paper with Orchid Oasis cardstock as my base color. In my third version, I used the Hello, Irresistible Designer Series Paper with Blushing Bride cardstock as my base color. I truly can’t decide which version I like best. Which is your favorite.
This is such a simple fun fold to put together. I went ahead and created a PDF Tutorial you can download by clicking the blue button below.
Along with the Tutorial, I decided to create a Video Tutorial. Click on the video linked below, grab your paper trimmer and some fun Designer Series Paper, coordinating cardstock, and a focal point shape, and create this card along with me. I would love to share how I did it with you.
All three versions of this card are identical in design. The difference is the Designer Series Paper, Focal Point, and colors.
So, let’s create this card together. I hope you enjoy putting this design together as much as I did.
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From now through March 31st, with a product purchase of $50.00 (before shipping and tax), you will receive a FREE Mini Card Kit along with a Video Tutorial link and Project Sheet so you can assemble the cards with me. The card bases, layers and elements are all included. You add your sentiment, and supply your favorite adhesive. This Mini Card Kit uses the Dandy Designs DSP. There’s a Fun Fold Bomus this month. I added a third card (in the center of the photo). It’s a quick and easy insert card. You can wtire your message and attach a gift card to the insert. They’re all quick, easy and fun to put together.
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