Inspired by a Junk Journal Tutorial I saw, I came up with a folio version for a gift card holder. It’s fun to use the Snowy Wonder and Reindeer Fun Bundles for this project, along with the Snowy Wonder and Reindeer Days Designer Series Paper Packs. Check in on the Last Chancce Product Category in my online store, or click on the thumbnail image at the end of this post for more details on these products.
The Snowy Days and Reindeer Fun Bundles were on top of my Wish List in the September-December Mini Catalog. I got them because of the variety of stamp and coordinating die images. The images are great for little decorative elements. Use them on cards, boxes, and gift card holders (as I’ve used them here). They’re great for creating your customized ephemera. I enjoyed mixing the elements and Designer Series Paper to create these Mini Folio Gift Card Holders.
Below are photos of the inside of two of the Folio Gift Card Holders.
PDF And Video Tutorials
The PDF Tutorial includes all the cutting dimensions you’ll need to design your version of the Folio Gift Card Holder. I also included the belly band dimensions if you choose to design yours with a belly band closure.
Keep in mind, you can use the belly band, create a magnet closure, or a little latch closure. It’s up to you!
Click the blue bottom bwlow to download the Free PDF Tutorial for the Folio Gift Card Holder.
So, I hope you enjoy the Tutorials here for you. The Folio Gift Card Holderis quick, easy, and fun to make. Get them ready for those last minute gifts. You’ll enjoy re-visiting your holiday paper stash. Have fun with it.
It’s that time again. I’m getting tags ready and showcasing the Snowy Wonder Bundle. The Bundle is in the Last Chance section, while supplies last.
When I originally saw the Snowy Wonder Bundle, tags came to mind. I knew it would be a great Bundle for tags, along with cards, and creating my own ephemera for other holiday and winter projects. There are lots of little elements you can stamp and cut with the coordinating dies.
Creating these tags was easy since I cut some of the elements directly frm the Snowy Scenes Designer Series Paper using the coordinating dies.
So, let’s make a tag!
Parts & Pieces For the Little House Tag
I die cut the tag from one of my Tailor Made Tags Dies (they’re no longer available). You can cut a piece of Basic White cardstock 1 3/4″ x 3 3/4″, use a corner round punch to round the edges, and punch a hole in the top.
I stamped the house directly to the tag using Poppy Parade ink.
I created a “mask” of the house using the stamp and a sticky note. (You can also use Masking Sheets – #155480. I die cut the sticky note house with the coordinating die.
Place the mask house over the stamped house on the tag.
Stamp the snowflake image (using Pool Party ink), over the masked house, as shown.
Remove the mask. The snowflake appears to be behind the house.
Stamp the smaller snowflake as shown.
I stamped and die cut the two little snow drifts.
The Garden Green trees are die cuts.
Assemble the elements as shown, and use your Markers or Blends to shade the windows and door.
Technique Tip: Masking
I chose the first tag in my photo to illustrate the “masking” technique. I masked the house and stamped the snowflake over the mask to give the appearance the snowflake is behind the house. For those who have never tried “masking”, you can download and print the PDF Tutorial by clicking the blue button below. There are additional photos in the Tutorial.
The snowman and penguin tags are quick and easy. I die cut them directly from the Snowy Scenes Designer Series Paper.
The Snowman Tag has no stamping. The trees and snowflakes, along with the snowman, are die cuts.
The Penguin Tag has two stamped snowflakes, and I stamped the snow drifts.
You can quickly and easily put together a bunch of tags using the Snowy Wonder Bundle and the Snowy Scenes Designer Series Paper. They’re both in the Last Chancecategory on my website under “Specials & Promotions.
I needed a few quick and easy thank you cards, and it’s time I took a little break from the wonderful colors of Christmas, so I designed this Clean And Simple card with the help of the Regal Flora Bundle.
I’m sure most of you know, Clean And Simple cards have their unique spot in our paper crafting world. “CAS” cards have lots of white space, few layers, and little or no embellishments.
Inspired by one of the patterns in the Regal Winter Designer Series Paper, I chose to use Night of Navy and Blackberry Bliss for my color combination. I stampes the top and bottom card front elements with Night of Navy ink and die cut them with the matching die.
The center element isn’t stamped. I used the brush end of my Blackberry Bliss and Night of Navy Stamin’ Write Markers to add the ink directly to the stamp, then stamped the image to my cardstock. If you look clopsely, you can see both colors on the image.
I wanted to keep this color palette simple, but you could duplicate this design (which I will definitely do), using a brighter, or more subtle color palette. It would also be fun to give it a Fall theme with oranges, reds, and maybe a little touch of Wild Wheat!
You can experiment with some of the color combinations below. I think a few of these cards in a pretty hand made box, tied with a soft ribbon, would be a beautiful gift.
more color inspiration
Below is my color palette.
Below are softer coolor combinations.
And, here are a few bright color combinations.
Don’t forget, today is the last day for the Seasonal Sale. All of the ink pads, cardstock, and markers are on sale. Pick your favorite color palette and take advantage of the discounted prices.
So, find three pretty stamps with coordinating dies, attach them to your card front with Dimensionals, add a sentiment, and create something to share gratitude.
You will receive everything you need to put the cards together as I’ve designed them except for adhesives. You will receive Dimensionals, if used.
The Kit will include the card bases, layers, die cuts, embellishments, sentiment layers, and envelopes.
I cannot send stamped images, but you will have a sentiment layer you can customize to a stamp you already own, or you can purchase the Reindeer Funb Stamp Set. It’s on page 27 in the September-December, 2024 Mini Catalog.
You will also receive a printed PDF Tutorial, along with a video link so you can put the cards together with me.
You will automatically receive this kit with a minimum product purchase of $50.00 through my online store.
This card kit will be available through November 30th, 2024.
You can have it now! I designed these cards using the “A Little Bit Festive” 12″ x 12″ Specialty Designer Series Paper. It’s on page 18 in the Mini Catalog. There are six sheets of patterned paper: One each of three double sided, classic holiday designs, and one each of three single die-cut designs. The die cut designs include gold foil accents.
My cards are showcasing the die cut pieces from the Paper Pack, including three of the frame die cuts. Each of my card designs is encircled by one of the frames in the die cuts.
The die cut pieces are adorable. These cards are quick and easy. It was fun to pick the pieces I wanted to use, and plan how to use them together.
So, without any more talking, let’s make some cards!
The Festive Teddy Bear
The ribbon frame, pine bough, holly, presents and teddy bear are die cuts from the Desitner Series Paper.
I cut a Thick Basic White cardstock card base 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″, and scored it at 4 1/4″.
Behind the presents and teddy bear is a piece of gold and white Designer Series Paper. It’s cut 3 3/4″ x 5″. I attached it to the red ribbon die cut frame with Dimensionals. (The gold and white DSP is part of the Regal Winter Suite in the new Mini Catalog),
I attached the pine bough and holly to the corner of the ribbon frame with glue. The presents are also attached with glue, and the teddy bear is attached with Dimensionals.
I stamped the sentiment with Garden Green ink. It’s a small “Merry Christmas” stamp from the retired Framed And Festive Stamp Set. (I liked the size for this design).
I added a gold dot from the Blooming Pearls embellishments.
Holiday Stolckings
The leaf frame and stockings are die cuts from the Designer Series Paper.
I cut a Thick Basic White cardstock card base 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″, scored at 4 1/4″.
The Real Red cardstock layer is 4″ x 5 1/4″.
I attached the leaf frame to the Real Red layer with Dimensionals.
I attached the pine garland and christmas stockings to the card front with Dimensionals.
The sentiment is stamped with Garden Green ink. It’s from the new Reindeer Fun Stamp Set. I love the classic font.
To embellish, I added lots of red sequins from the now retired Adhesive Backed Seasonal Sequins.
Candy Canes And Christmas Lights
The holiday lights frame and candy canes are die cuts from the Designer Series Paper.
I cut a Real Red cardstock card base 4 1/4″ x 11″, and scored it at 5 1/2″.
The Garden Green cardstock mat layer is 3 7/8″ x 5 1/8″.
I attached the frame to the Garden Green layer with glue.
In the center of the card, under the candy canes is the center of the holiday lights frame. I liked the edge of this piece. I inked it with my Sponge Dauber and Garden Green ink.
The center white layer is attached with Dimensionals and off-set.
The candy canes are also attached with Dimensionals, and I inked the edges lightly with Garden Green ink.
The Garden Green cardstock strip is 5/8″ x 3 3/4″.
Thr Real Red cardstock strip is 7/8″ x 3 1/4″.
The white sentiment strip is 3/4″ x 3″.
Glue the cardstock strips as shown, attach the sentiment strip.
I flagged the ends of the Real Red and white strips with my Paper Snips.
So, after reading the “how to’s” for these three cards, you can see how quick and easy they are to put them together. I have a lot of die cuts to use for another inspiration day.
I hope you enjoyed seeing my Product Premier for “A Little Bit Festive” Designer Series Paper as much as I enjoyed putting the cards together. Which one is your favorite?
So, grab the “A Little Bit Festive Specialty Designer Series Paper”, punch out the die cut pieces, cut some card bases, get out your Dimensionals, and have fun designing your unique holiday cards, and tgs, too!
You will receive everything you need to put the cards together as I’ve designed them except for adhesives. You will receive Dimensionals, if used.
The Kit will include the card bases, layers, die cuts, embellishments, sentiment layers, and envelopes.
I cannot send stamped images, but you will have a sentiment layer you can customize to a stamp you already own, or you can purchase the Something Fancy Stamp Set. It’s on page 79 in the current Annual Catalog.
You will also receive a printed PDF Tutorial, along with a video link so you can put the cards together with me.
You will automatically receive this kit with a minimum product purchase of $50.00 through my online store.
This card kit will be available through September 30th, 2024.
As always, please reach out to me with any quesitons.
Celebrate World Card making Day on October 5th
Join Stampin’ Up! for a FREE virtual crafting event to celebrate World Card Making Day.
It’s a one hour virtual event beginning at 2:00 p.m. Mountain Time on October 5th. That’s 4:00 p.m. on the East Coast.
The event is open to all – Demonstrators, Customers, and anyone who loves to paper craft, or wants to see what paper crafting is all about. It’s for all skill levels, as well.
It’s fun to share another Sneak Peek of one of the upcoming products at the top of my list. My card is only a small sample of what you can create with this new DSP.
I’m featuring the Little Bit Of Festive Specialty 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper Pack. The paper pack includes six sheets of patterned paper: One each of three double sided, classic holiday designs, and one each of three single die-cut designs. The die cut designs include gold foil accents. It’s on page 18 in the catalog. The Little Bit of Festive Designer Series Paper will be available to customers on September 4th.
So, let’s talk about this card.
Parts & Pieces
When I opened this DSP pack, I knew I would have to use the Night of Navy gingham patterned paper, and the red truck die cut image together. I initially wasn’t sure how I was going to do it, but slowly, my card design evolved.
I cut a Night of Navy cardstock card base 11″ x 4 1/4″ and scored it at 5 1/2″.
I adhered a 4 1/8″ x 5 3/8″ layer of Basic White cardstock to the card front.
The gingham patterned paper layer is 3 /4″ x 5″.
The circle is die cut with one of the Deckled Edge Circle Dies. It measures about 2 3/4″ in diameter.
The red truck and snow-capped trees are die cuts from the DSP.
I attached the pine tree layer to the bottom left corner of the gingham patterned paper using Dimensionals.
The truch is also attached using dimensionals.
The circle and third tree are glued to the card front.
My design came to life by placing the pieces I wanted to use onto the card front until I liked the placement. I matched the sentiment, from the Sophisticated Sled Stamp Set, to the mood of the card. The inside sentiment is also from the Sophisticated Sled Stamp Set.
mORE aBOUT THE pAPER
Along with plenty of die-cut Holiday-themed images, there is a sheet of 12″ x 12″ DSP that has six cut larger layering pieces. You can create six Holiday cards quickly and easily with these layers and a sentiment.
This is a Paper Pack designed to help you create all sorts of Holiday projects. It’s a perfect starter for your Holiday paper crafting. If you’re just getting started with paper crafgting, “A Little Bit Festive Specialty DSP” is perfect for you.
So, be A Little Bit Festive, take a look at this Specialty Paper Pack, think about what you can create with it, and enjoy some paper crafting fun.
This is a Fall-Themed Kit that features the Autumn Leaves Bundle. You will receive your Kit automaically with a minimum product purchase of $50 through my online store at Stampin’ Up! The Kit will include:
Everything you need to put the cards together as I’ve designed them;
Card bases, layers, die cuts, embellishments, sentiment layers, and envelopes;
I cannot send stamped images, but you will have a sentiment layer you can customize to a stamp you already own, or you can purchase the Autumn Leaves Bundle through my Online Store.
A printed PDF Tutorial, along with a video link so you can put the cards together with me.
This card kit will be available through August 31st.
Redeem Bonus Days Coupons
You have until August 31st to redeem your Bonus Days Coupons. You should have received an email from Stampin’ Up! shortly after you placed your order in July. This email contains a Coupon Code. When you place your order in August, you will be prompted to put in the Coupon Code(s). If you have more than one Coupon Code, enter them in the space provided separated by a comma. The discount will appear when you check out.
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