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Neat Card Layout to Show Both Sides of Your Designer Series Paper

Are you like me?  I tend to hoard my designer series paper.  Sometimes it's so hard to cut that stuff!  Today I'm sharing a card layout that I got from Rachel Tessman of Stamp Your Art Out.  Rachel has a blog post here and a video and a PDF to download.  Her post features the Storybook Moments Suite Collection.  Go check her out.  Her post is also part of a blog hop featuring Storybook Moments.  Don't just desert me though.  I have a few different ideas.

If you look on page 8 of the Sale-a-Bration brochure you'll also see a card with this fun fold there using the Toadstool Gardens 6 x 6 free choice and the Terrific Toadstools bundle.  I want to show how versatile this layout fold can be.

DSP Fun Fold  Bloom Impressions  Spotlight on Nature dies  Delightful Wishes  Summer Splash Ribbon  Jo Anne Hewins  Luv 2 Create

For this card I used the Bloom Impressions Designer Series Paper from Sale-a-Bration.  It's one of the free choices with a $60 purchase.  I've also used the Spotlight on Nature dies and the Delightful Wishes bundle.  The saying is from the Storybook Friends stamp set.  I've also used the 2024-2026 In Color Resin Dots and the Summer Splash Bordered Ribbon.

Let's get to the measurements.  Cut your designer paper at 5 1/2 x 7 1/4.  Pay attention to your paper.  If it is directional, place it correctly to make the 7 1/4 cut.  Score at 3. 

When folded this leaves the 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 usual size for a card.  To make the card stronger cut another base for the card that is 4 1/4 x 5 1/2.  I used Daffodil Delight for this card.  Glue this layer to the back of the card aligning with the folded side.  Trim at the right if needed.

Add a strip of Daffodil Delight, 3/4 x 5 1/2 to the short side.

I stamped my forsythia, I used Summer Splash, Peach Pie, and Pumpkin Pie.

On the inside of the card add a piece of Basic White 2 3/4 x 5 1/2.  Make sure this layer will not show when the card is closed.  I added some extra designer paper along the bottom and side of this layer.  Decorate as you wish.

DSP Fun Fold  Bloom Impressions  Spotlight on Nature dies  Delightful Wishes  Summer Splash Ribbon  Card Front and Card Open  Jo Anne Hewins  Luv 2 Create

For my next sample, I used the Country Lace Designer Series Paper.

DSP Fun Fold  Country Lace  Spotlight on Nature bundle  Beautiful Butterflies dies  Petal Pink Scalloped Ribbon  Jo Anne Hewins  Luv 2 Create

I also used the Spotlight on Nature bundle, stamp set and dies, Petal Pink Scalloped Ribbon, Beautiful Butterflies dies, and the Party Dots.

The measurements are the same.  I used Misty Moonlight for my stamping and for the butterfly body.  Petal Pink is the backing of the card.

DSP Fun Fold  Country Lace  Spotlight on Nature bundle  Beautiful Butterflies dies  Petal Pink Scalloped Ribbon  Card Front and Card Open  Jo Anne Hewins  Luv 2 Create

Now I have a few samples using the Perennial Lavender Designer Series Paper.  I also used the Painted Lavender bundle.  For my first samples I used Pretty Peacock for the decor and the backing of the card.

DSP Fun Fold  Perennial Lavender  Spotlight on Nature dies  Painted Lavender dies  Grow with Love  Fresh Freesia Twisted Gold Thread  Jo Anne Hewins  Luv 2 Create

I used the Spotlight on Nature dies for the circle, Grow with Love for the saying, Gold Twisted Thread, and the Adhesive Backed Heart Sequins.  I think this is my favorite!  Notice that for these cards, I moved the decor down to the front.

DSP Fun Fold  Perennial Lavender  Spotlight on Nature dies  Beautiful Butterflies dies  Grow with Love  Fresh Freesia Seam Binding Ribbon  Jo Anne Hewins  Luv 2 Create

For this card I used Gorgeous Grape for the backing of the card.  The circle is cut using the Spotlight on Nature dies from the designer paper.  The Beautiful Butterflies dies are used to cut the butterflies from designer paper.  The saying is from Grow with Love.  I've used the Fresh Freesia Seam Binding Ribbon, a free choice from Sale-a-Bration with a $60 purchase.

DSP Fun Fold  Perennial Lavender  Beautiful Butterflies dies  Grow with Love  Fresh Freesia Seam Binding Ribbon  Jo Anne Hewins  Luv 2 Create

For these last cards again using the Perennial Lavender DSP, I simplified my decor since the paper is so busy.  I added butterflies, the Fresh Freesia ribbon, and the saying.  The embellishments are Pecan Pie & Clear Ribboned Adhesive Backed Dots.

DSP Fun Fold  Perennial Lavender  Spotlight on Nature dies  Beautiful Butterflies dies  Grow with Love  Fresh Freesia Seam Binding Ribbon  Jo Anne Hewins  Luv 2 Create  3 cards

I love these cards!  I hope these cards have given you some ideas.  Get out your designer series paper and get creating!  Thanks so much for stopping by!

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Terrific Toadstools Flip Flap Card

I have pulled out the Terrific Toadstools bundle from page 53 of the January-April Mini Catalog from Stampin' Up!  This bundle has the stamp set of course and the Terrific Toadstools punch.  It's really cute.  I am going to be honest with you.  I purchased the Terrific Toadstools because there was the free Toadstool Gardens Designer Series Paper in the Sale-a-Bration Brochure.  It's a free choice with a $60 purchase until February 28th.  I didn't even use the paper for my card today.  I'm not a big fan.

Terrific Toadstools Card  Country Lace DSP  Terrific Toadstools punch  Flap Fun Fold  Stylsih Shapes dies  Memorable Blooms  Purple Adhesive Backed Sequins  Jo Anne Hewins  Luv 2 Create

So I decided to use the Country Lace Designer Series Paper from our Annual Catalog.

Begin with a card base of 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 cut from our Thick Basic White.  You'll also need to cut a piece from Thick White that measures 3 1/4 x 3 1/2.  Score this piece at 3 1/4.  Cut an additional 3 x 3 1/4 piece from Thick White and score at 3.  Burnish the folds with a Bone Folder.

Cut a piece of the striped designer paper 4 1/8 x 5 3/8.  I chose to have my stripes running vertical.  You decide which you like.  The small area on the thick white folded back becomes a flap behind the striped paper.  Add glue to the flap and glue that flap behind the stripe paper on the left with the larger part of the flap folded forward.  Now do the same with remaining thick white for the right side of the card base.  I really didn't measure how far down I glued the flaps or how far up.  I just put it where I liked it.  Glue the striped paper to the card base.  This hides where the flaps have been attached.

For the front of the flaps, cut designer paper 3 1/8 x 3 1/8 and another 2 7/8 x 2 7/8.  Glue these to the flap fronts.

Terrific Toadstools  Country Lace DSP  Terrific Toadstools punch  Flap Fun Fold  Stylsih Shapes dies  Memorable Blooms  Purple Adhesive Backed Sequins  Close Up  Jo Anne Hewins  Luv 2 Create

To decorate the top flap I started with a piece of Granny Apple Green cardstock 1 1/4 x 3 1/8.  Cut a hill.  Stamp the 3 stemmed stamp in Early Espresso.  Notice that I only used part of the stamp so that the toadstool will fit on the hill.  Glue the hill to the flap.  The rest of the pieces for this flap have been stamped on Basic White and fussy cut except for the Melon Mambo toadstool top.  Punch it with the Terrific Toadstool punch. 

Now let me caution you about toadstools.  After I finished my card, I noticed on other samples on Pinterest that I should have had my stem coming out of the center of the toadstool's underside.  I'm just leaving it.  Future toadstool cards will have that correction.  Just find it in your heart to forgive.

Colors used are Misty Moonlight, Pumpkin Pie, Lemon Lime Twist, Pebbled Path.  Fussy cut with your snips.  The cutting is pretty easy.  Add with dimensionals or glue dots.  The glue dots give a tiny bit of dimension.

The bottom flap has the saying from the stamp set.  I stamped in Pebbled Path on a 7/8 piece of  Smoky Slate.  Angle the ends and add to the flap with dimensionals.  Add a toadstool to the right side of the flap.  The stem is punched.

Terrific Toadstools  Country Lace DSP  Terrific Toadstools punch  Flap Fun Fold  Stylsih Shapes dies  Memorable Blooms  Purple Adhesive Backed Sequins  Front Flap Open  Jo Anne Hewins  Luv 2 Create

Open the flap on the left.  Add designer paper 3 1/8 x 3 1/8.  I added another toadstool that mimicks the one from the lower front.

Terrific Toadstools  Country Lace DSP  Terrific Toadstools punch  Flap Fun Fold  Stylsih Shapes dies  Memorable Blooms  Purple Adhesive Backed Sequins  Back Flap Open  Jo Anne Hewins  Luv 2 Create
For the flap on the right of the card, cut a Basic White circle using the Stylish Shapes dies.  The saying is from the Memorable Blooms stamp set.  Make toadstools and add them to the circle.  Glue to the inside of the flap.

Terrific Toadstools Card Flaps Open  Country Lace DSP  Terrific Toadstools punch  Flap Fun Fold  Stylsih Shapes dies  Memorable Blooms  Purple Adhesive Backed Sequins  Jo Anne Hewins  Luv 2 Create

For the center, add a piece of Basic White that is 3 x 3.  This is where you can add any writing you wish to have.  Make a couple more toadstools.

I have added some the the white Purple Adhesive-Backed Sequins throughout the card.  Since these are flat it works perfectly.  These sequins are a free SAB choice with a $60 purchase.

Thanks so much for your time today.  I was looking at this fold on Pinterest.  The base on that card was a full base 5 1/2 x 8 1/2.  I decided that I didn't need the entire base since I had a message on the front and on the inside of a flap.  Technically, you have the whole back side of the card if you wish to add more.  I love the more lacy piece of patterned paper.  I think it adds just enough whimsy to the card.

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Terrific Toadstools  Country Lace DSP  Terrific Toadstools punch  Flap Fun Fold  Stylsih Shapes dies  Memorable Blooms  Purple Adhesive Backed Sequins  Jo Anne Hewins  Luv 2 Create

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A Happy Hibiscus Dies Study in Black and White

I've always loved black and white together.  I haven't made  in a black and white card in a long time.  On a challenge from my upline, I decided to make another.  Here's my card.

 

Black and White  Happy Hibiscus dies  Artful Amaryllis  Cute Crochet EF  Distressed Tile EF  Black and Vanilla Large Check Ribbon  Jo Anne Hewins  Luv 2 Create

It's prettier in person, but I think I like it. 

The base is Basic Black 4 1/4 x 11, scored at 5 1/2.  Burnish the fold with a Bone Folder.

The layer of Basic White measures 3 3/8 x 4 5/8.

Next comes a layer of Basic Black Two Tone 12 x 12 card stock.  This paper is new and is a part of our new scrapbooking line.  The paper is Basic Black on one side and a lighter shade on the back.  It has a white core.  Cut this paper to 3 1/4 x 4 1/2.  Run it through the Cut & Emboss Machine with the Cute Crochet Embossing Folder.  I placed the paper in the folder so that the Stampin' Up! symbol showed through correctly and the darker black side was up.  Now sand the paper.  I used a sanding block that is really for your nails.  It worked fine.

Black and White  Happy Hibiscus dies  Artful Amaryllis  Cute Crochet EF  Distressed Tile EF  Black and Vanilla Large Check Ribbon  Sanding Block  Jo Anne Hewins  Luv 2 Create

Glue the sanded black paper to the white paper and then glue to the center of the card front.  

For the vase, cut a tag from Basic White using the Greetings of the Season dies.  Run the tag through the Cut & Emboss Machine with the Distressed Tile EF.  Cut away the end with the hole just a little below the midpoint. Tie some of the Black and Vanilla Large Check Ribbon around the top part of the vase in a knot.  Adhere this to the bottom center of the focal layer.

Black and White Card  Happy Hibiscus dies  Artful Amaryllis  Cute Crochet EF  Distressed Tile EF  Black and Vanilla Large Check Ribbon  Close Up of Card  Jo Anne Hewins  Luv 2 Create

The Happy Hibiscus dies has two sizes of flowers.  There are two of the small and two of the large.  Cut those out of Basic White 3 or 4 times.  Cut out 4 of the detailed leaves from the lighter side of the Two Tone Black.  Using a Stampin' Pierce Mat, press a flower in the center with a pierce tool blunt end.  It will make the petals rise and separate a little.  This will add a little dimension to the flowers.  Add the flowers with glue dots above the vase.  Add in the leaves.  I did have to trim the leaves a little to get them to fit in behind the flowers.  I used glue dots to add the leaves as well.

Add Adhesive-Backed Sparkle Gems to the centers of the flowers using small and larger ones.

The saying is from the Artful Amaryllis stampset.  Stamp in Memento Black on a 1/2 inch strip of Basic White.  Notch at the end of the saying.  Glue the strip near the bottom of the vase.  Add one more gem.

Black and White Card  Happy Hibiscus dies  Artful Amaryllis  Cute Crochet EF  Distressed Tile EF  Black and Vanilla Large Check Ribbon  Inside of Card  Jo Anne Hewins  Luv 2 Create

For the inside use a piece of Basic White 4 x 5 1/4.  Emboss this layer with the Cut Crochet EF.  Cut a layer of Basic Black that is 3 x 4 1/4.  The white layer is 2 7/8 x 4 1/8.  Glue all the layers.

Black and White  Happy Hibiscus dies  Artful Amaryllis  Cute Crochet EF  Distressed Tile EF  Black and Vanilla Large Check Ribbon  Standing with dies  Jo Anne Hewins  Luv 2 Create

So what do you think about the black and white card?  I really like how the Greetings of the Season die worked to make a vase!  Need supplies?  I'm happy to help you!

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Black and White Card  Happy Hibiscus dies  Artful Amaryllis  Cute Crochet EF  Distressed Tile EF  Black and Vanilla Large Check Ribbon  Jo Anne Hewins  Luv 2 Create

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Happy Hibiscus Bundle Online Exclusive Featuring the Dies

Brand new Online Exclusives are coming your way on November 5th!  You're going to love the new Happy Hibiscus bundle.  I shared a card with you on my last post.  You can see it if you just scroll down a bit.  Mind you, you don't want to miss this card.  The card for today showcases the  Happy Hibiscus dies and the embossing folder.

Happy HIbiscus Bundle Dies Fun Fold  Happy Hibiscus EF  Earth Tones Shimmer Gems  Highland Heather  Gorgeous Grape  Close Up  Jo Anne Hewins  Luv 2 Create

This is a fun fold as well.

The base of this card is Highland Heather 5 1/2 x 8 1/2.  Score and fold at 2 1/8 and 4 1/4.  Fold in half and then fold back at the remaining score line.

Cut two pieces of Highland Heather that are 2 x 5 3/8.  Emboss with the Happy Hibiscus Hybrid Embossing Folder.  Glue these pieces, one on the outside fold and the other on the inside right.

Cut a circle using the Spotlight on Nature dies from Basic White.  We'll build our beautiful grouping of flowers on this circle.

Cut 5 leaves from Granny Apple Green.  I then cut flowers from Highland Heather and Gorgeous Grape.  I think I cut 4 large and 4 small flowers of each color.

Happy HIbiscus Bundle Dies Fun Fold  Happy Hibiscus EF  Earth Tones Shimmer Gems  Highland Heather  Gorgeous Grape  Card Open  Jo Anne Hewins  Luv 2 Create

The label is all Happy Hibiscus.  Stamp the saying in Gorgeous Grape on Basic White and then cut with the Happy Hibiscus dies.

The completed circle is added with dimensionals.  You will only attach the left side of the card front.  The left side of the label is also added with dimensionals.  

Add flowers and leaves as you wish.  I added with glue dots.  The leaves had a glue dot near the base and a dimensional out toward the end.  Make sure the dimensionals do not stick out beyond the circle!  The inside of the flowers are the Earth Tones Shimmer Gems.

For the inside of the card, the Basic White is 2 x 5 3/8.

The sentiment on the card inside is from the Artful Amarylis stamp set.

 

Happy HIbiscus Bundle Dies Fun Fold  Happy Hibiscus EF  Earth Tones Shimmer Gems  Highland Heather  Gorgeous Grape  Jo Anne Hewins  Luv 2 Create

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A Masculine Card with Caring Leaves

I may start my post saying this is a masculine card, but the truth is, I would love to receive this card as well.  I'm a not so secret neutrals lover.   The card uses the Caring Leaves stamp set on page 59 of the September - December Mini Catalog.

Caring Leaves Stamp Set Card  Sweet Days of Autumn DSP  Black and Vanilla Large Check Ribbon  Adhesive Backed Swirl Dots  Jo Anne Hewins  Luv 2 Create

This is a super easy card.  Here are the details.

The base is Pecan Pie 4 1/4 x 11.  Score and fold at 5 1/2.  Around the edges of the front, stamp just the outline of the leaf here and there.  Turn the stamp to vary the parts that you'll see once the focal point is attached.  Stamp in Early Espresso.

There are several layers for this card.  The Early Espresso layer is 3 3/4 x 5.  The Basic Beige layer is 3 5/8 x 4 7/8.  The Sweet Days of Autumn Designer Series Paper is cut to 3 1/2 x 4 3/4.

Before attaching all of the layers, stamp the patterned paper.  Stamp in Early Espresso.  Stamp the outline of the stamp randomly over the card.  Don't be afraid to have parts of the leaves run off the page.  Now fill in the outlines with the other stamp.  You will still use Early Espresso.  You might note that my leaves are not all filled in perfectly.  Even though the stamps are photopolymer, I had a little trouble matching it all up.  Perfect is our goal, but not always mandatory.  I think mine looks fine.

Attach the three layers. 

Color a length of the Black & Vanilla Large Check Ribbon with a Dark Pecan Pie blend.  Tie around the card layer and tie into a knot.  Trim the ends.

Caring Leaves Stamp Set  Sweet Days of Autumn DSP  Black and Vanilla Large Check Ribbon  Adhesive Backed Swirl Dots  Close Up  Jo Anne Hewins  Luv 2 Create

The saying for this card is from the Caring Leaves stamp set.  I stamped this on Pecan Pie scraps in Versamark.  Don't forget to use an Embossing Buddy on the card stock.  Then add the black embossing powder from the Basics Wow! Embossing Powders.  Heat with a Heat Tool.  Cut this out using the Nested Essentials dies.  Add with dimensionals begin careful to add at the top and bottom of the sentiment layer to avoid the ribbon.

Complete the card with the Adhesive-Backed Swirl Dots.

Caring Leaves Stamp Set  Sweet Days of Autumn DSP  Black and Vanilla Large Check Ribbon  Adhesive Backed Swirl Dots  Inside of Card  Jo Anne Hewins  Luv 2 Create

For the inside I did add an Early Espresso layer 3 3/4 x 5 and the Basic Beige layer at 3 5/8 x 4 7/8.  Stamp 2 leaves.

Caring Leaves Stamp Set  Sweet Days of Autumn DSP  Black and Vanilla Large Check Ribbon  Adhesive Backed Swirl Dots  Card Standing  Jo Anne Hewins  Luv 2 Create

So there is a great masculine looking, but for anyone, card.  Hope you'll try it!

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