Fun Fold - nataliegramleystamps

sale-a-bration triangle tri-fold card

by nataliegramleystamps | Jul 29, 2022 | 3D projects, card samples, Designer Series Paper, fun fold, Sale-a-bration, specialty papers, techniques

I found this fun fold, the triangle tri-fold on the internet and loved the look. Thought the new Sale-a-bration level two reward Wonderful World stamp set and coordinating DSP would be perfect for this type of card!

Measurements:
2 pieces of Starry Sky cut to 10 1/4″ x 8″ scored at 5 1/2″
1 piece of Wonderful World DSP cut at 3 3/4″
square and cut on the diagonal
2 pieces of Coordinating Wonderful World DSP
cut to 3 3/4″ x 4″
scrap starry sky and Basic White CS for the
sentiment pieces

Cut a piece of Starry Sky cardstock to 10 1/4″ x 8″. On the short side cut the cardstock in half at 4″.

Score both of these pieces at 5 1/2″ on the long side. On the side of the cardstock that measures 4 3/4″ on each cardstock piece, make a mark at 4″ and score diagonally to the outer corner.

Flip one piece over and attach to the other piece of cardstock matching up and gluing over the 5 1/2″ area. (You should have a triangle to the top left and a triangle to the bottom right when you are finished.)

Cut a piece of Designer Series paper to 3 3/4″ x 3 3/4″ Cut in half on the diagonal. (Keep in mind which way the pattern is going and make sure that the triangle pattern is going the correct direction for the finished card.) Layer these pieces onto the card base.

Cut two pieces of patterned paper to 3 3/4″ x 4 1/4″. Fold up the card base and fold the top triangle back. Lay the patterned paper as shown. Using a pencil make a mark about 1/8″ from the diagonal score line (about 9/16″ from the top).

Using your paper trimmer cut the patterned paper at an angle from the opposite corner to the pencil mark. Do the same with the other piece. Note that this piece will be opposite.

Prepare a focal panel for the card that will center between the two triangles on the front, and a panel for the inside of the card.

I used Stampin’ Write markers direct to rubber to color the flower image from the new level two Sale-a-bration set. For the sample, two layered circles were die cut, one in white and another in Starry Sky cardstock. The white circle was stamped with an image from the Wonderful World Sale-a-bration Stamp Set.

For the inside cut and stamp a piece of white cardstock to 3 3/4″ x 5 1/4″.

Adhere the stamped Image to the coordinating background circle. Wrap a piece of ribbon 24″ long around the card so that the ends are to the right hand side of card.

Add glue/adhesive to the half of the Circle image that lays on the top triangle and glue down over the ribbon to card. Add new 2022-2024 In Color Matte Decorative Dots embellishments to the card front as desired.

Such a dynamic Fun Fold! Hope you enjoyed this, now go create one of your own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’

Natalie

Product List

Wonderful World Bundle (English)

[159918]

$0.00

Peaceful Moments Cling Stamp Set (English)

[151595]

$21.00

Starry Sky 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159263]

$9.25

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$10.25

Starry Sky Classic Stampin' Pad

[159212]

$8.00

Bone Folder

[102300]

$7.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$25.00

Stampin' Seal

[152813]

$8.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$125.00

Stylish Shapes Dies

[159183]

$30.00

2021–2023 In Color Stampin' Write Markers

[155639]

$15.00

Stampin’ Write Marker In Color 2022–2024

[159219]

$15.00

2022 2024 In Color Matte Decorative Dots

[159186]

$8.00

Starry Sky 1/8'' (3.2 Mm) Metallic Woven Ribbon

[159198]

$9.00

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my critter swap card – a fun z fold card

by nataliegramleystamps | Jul 6, 2022 | card samples, fun fold

My swap card for the Critter Swap used the Brilliant Wings dies. My critter a beautiful butterfly die in white stands out on the decorative mask created panels!

Measurements:
Pacific Point 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″ scored at 4 1/4″ and
2 1/8″
Basic White 4″ x 5 1/4″ cut in half after
decorating the panel with the decorative
mask.
2″ x 5 1/4″ for the inside panel
scrap for the sentiment and
butterfly

The Artistic Mix Decorative Mask was used to make the creative background. Taping the mask down, I used the Blending Brushes in Bermuda Bay ink around the edges and getting lighter in the center. Another Blending Brush for the Pacific Point ink around the edges.
Cut the decorative mask panel in half at 2 1/8″ x 5 1/4″.

Score the Pacific Point base card, at 4 1/4″ and 2 1/8″.

Adhere the Decorative Mask panel to either side of the closed Z fold card.

Adhere a butterfly die cut on the upper left hand corner of the front left panel.

Stamp a sentiment on a scrap piece of Basic White cardstock then die cut with a small circle from the Stylish Shapes dies.
Pop up the sentiment focal piece with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

Tie a ribbon around the front panel.

Add new iridescent Pearl Basic Jewels to the card.

Add the Basic White cardstock 2 1/8″ x 5 1/4″ to the left inside of the card.

An easy card – hope this inspires you to make your own art – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’

Natalie

Product List

Splendid Thoughts Cling Stamp Set (English)

[159668]

$23.00

Pacific Point 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[111350]

$9.25

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$10.25

Pacific Point Classic Stampin' Pad

[147098]

$8.00

Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin' Pad

[147096]

$8.00

Bone Folder

[102300]

$7.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$25.00

Stampin' Seal

[152813]

$8.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$125.00

Brilliant Wings Dies

[155523]

$44.00

Stylish Shapes Dies

[159183]

$30.00

Blending Brushes

[153611]

$12.50

Iridescent Pearl Basic Jewels

[158987]

$7.50

White 3/8'' (1 Cm) Glittered Organdy Ribbon

[156408]

$8.50

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stepped card

by nataliegramleystamps | Jun 20, 2022 | card samples, Designer Series Paper, fun fold

Sorry for my absence last week I fully intended to get posts done and queued up for the week of our move but alas life got in the way so I am a little late with these posts! But the good news is I am getting unpacked and my temporary Stampin’ Office is well underway!!

This card today is a fun alternative to a standard A2 card and easy and fun!

Measurements:
BASE: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2
DSP: (2) 1 5/8″ x 5 1/4″
(2) 7/8″ x 5 1/4″
(1) 2 1/4″ x 5 1/4″
Basic White for card back: 2 1/4″ x5 1/4″
Sentiment mat: 2 5/8″ square
Sentiment piece in Basic White: 2 3/8″ square or
die cut

This stepped card starts with a 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″ piece of cardstock. I used Blackberry Bliss for the base of this sample. Score this piece at 1 7/8″, 3″, 5 1/2″ and 6 5/8″ on the 8 1/2″ side.

Adhere the 2 1/4″ x 5 1/4″ Basic White Cardstock to the center panel on the backsside of the card for a convenient place to write to your recipient!

Adhere both pieces of 1 5/8″ x 5 1/4″ to the outside front panels.

Adhere the two pieces of 7/8″ x 5 1/4″ DSP to the 1 1/4″ panels immediately inside the two outside panels just adhered.

Adhere the 2 1/4″ DSP piece to the center panel.

Stamp your sentiment on the Basic White Square and adhere to the Colored cardstock mat.

Pop up the sentiment on the center panel but make sure that you place the Stampin’ Dimensionals towards the center of the sentiment focal piece so you do not adhere to the outside panels.

This card stands on it’s own and makes a statement – an easy WOW card!

Hope this inspires you to go out and create some art of your own – even in the midst of a move crafting is welcome ME time! And I get to send my cards out and make someone else smile!

Happy Stampin’

Natalie

Product List

Happiness Abounds Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[159238]

$23.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$10.25

Blackberry Bliss 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[133675]

$9.25

Design A Daydream 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Host Designer Series Paper

[159161]

$18.00

Blackberry Bliss Classic Stampin' Pad

[147092]

$8.00

Bone Folder

[102300]

$7.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$25.00

Stampin' Seal

[152813]

$8.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$125.00

Stylish Shapes Dies

[159183]

$30.00

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gate fold explosion card

by nataliegramleystamps | Jun 17, 2022 | 3D projects, card samples, Designer Series Paper, fun fold, techniques

Are you looking for an easy WOW card? Well you have found it – the Gate Fold Explosion card is way simpler than it looks!

Measurements:
Blackberry Bliss Base card 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 2 1/8″ from each 5 1/2″ side
Design a Daydream DSP : 4″ x 8″ scored at
2″, 4″ 6″ and from the middle score line to the
corner points
(2) complimentary patterns to the inside cut
2″ x 5 1/4″
2 1/2″ x 4″
Basic White CS 4″ x 5 1/4″, 2 3/4″ x 4 1/4″
2 1/2″ square (inside sentiment piece)
1/2″ x 4″ (outside sentiment piece)
Blackberry Bliss 2 3/4″ square

Score the DSP 4″ x 8″ piece at 2″, 4″ and 6″ on the 8″ side.
From the bottom of the 4″ score -place that point in the cutting track and place the top left corner in the cutting track as well – score a diagonal line. From the bottom of the 4″ score line do a diagonal in the opposite direction placing the top right corner in the track and score the diagonal line.
From the top 4″ score line – place that point in the cutting track and score the line diagonally from the 4″ score mark to the bottom left corner. Then make the last diagonal line from the top 4″ score line to the bottom right corner.

Crease with a bone folder all score lines and then pinch the outside (top and bottom) score lines at 2″ and 6″ together.

Fold the base card flaps inward and adhere the white 4″ x 5 1/4″ layer to the back inside of the card base. Then adher the two 2″ x 5 1/4″ pieces to the front outside flaps.

Adhere the 2 3/4″ x 4 1/4″ white layer to the 2 1/2″ x 4″ piece of DSP and then adhere Stampin’ Seal or Stampin’ Seal Plus to the left side of the focal point and adhere to the left flap.

Adhere the outside sentiment to the DSP focal point.

Stamp the inside sentiment on the diagonal to the 2 1/2″ square Basic White piece and mount onto the Blackberry Bliss 2 3/4″ square and adhere to the center of the 4″ x 8″ scored explosion piece.

Close the center explosion mechanism and place adhesive to the outside of the DSP. Close the gate fold card over the explosion mechanism – be careful not to adhere totally in case it is lined up incorrectly! Place the folded inside edge of the diamond shape directly on the outside edge of the gate fold flaps.

Connect both sides to the end of the flaps and when you pull the flaps open the explosion mechanism pops out of the card like majic!

Finish the front of the card with embellishments and give your WOW card away!! Hope you feel inspired to try something new! Now go and create some art of your own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List

Happiness Abounds Bundle (English)

[158824]

$49.50

Happiness Abounds Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[159238]

$23.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$10.25

Blackberry Bliss 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[133675]

$9.25

Design A Daydream 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Host Designer Series Paper

[159161]

$18.00

Blackberry Bliss Classic Stampin' Pad

[147092]

$8.00

Bone Folder

[102300]

$7.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$25.00

Stampin' Seal

[152813]

$8.00

Rhinestone Basic Jewels

[144220]

$6.00

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dutch door fun fold

by nataliegramleystamps | Jun 15, 2022 | card samples, Designer Series Paper, fun fold

Have you ever been to a home that has a dutch door? Where the door is divided in two and each side opens independently of the other? Well this card is similar to that hence the name. It is an easy fun fold card with an unexpected opening!

Measurements:
Gorgeous Grape 4 1/4″ x 11″ scored at 5 1/2″
Cut the front card panel at 2 1/8″ mark from
the 5 1/2″ score line to the end of the paper
then cut along the 5 /12″ score line to the
top edge of the card-
this will cut the top half of the card front
flap off.
Basic White 4″ x 5 1/4″ and 1 7/8″ x 5 1/4″
scraps for sentiment and flower focal piece
DSP 2″ x 5″

Fold the card at the 5 1/2″ score line and place the front of the card at the top end of the paper cutter. Cut the front card panel at 2 1/8″ mark from the 5 1/2″ score line to the end of the paper then cut along the 5 /12″ score line to the
top edge of the card – this will cut the top half of the card front flap off. See photo below.

Take the 4″ x 5 1/4″ piece of Basic White cardstock and stamp the inside sentiment in the lower right third of the piece. Adhere to the back of the card base.

Adhere the Designer Series paper to the top half of the Basic White layer leaving an even 1/8″ border around the sides and top.

Run the 1 7/8″ x 5 1/4″ layer of Basic White CS through the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss machine with the Timeworn Type 3D Embossing Folder and adher to the lower front flap. Stamp a focal point – here I used the flower and leaves from the Happiness Abounds stamp set. Color with Stampin’ Blends – I used Highland Heather and Mossy Meadow.

Die cut the flowers and leaves, stamp the front sentiment and die cut twice with consecutive square dies from the Stylish Shapes die set.

Twist the consecutive squares 90 degrees and adhere together to create an interlocking square and diamond shape.

Adhere the lower portion of the front sentiment piece to the dutch door section of the card front.

Adhere the colored flower to the left of the sentiment focal piece.

Tuck and adhere the leaves under the flower image.

Her is the card with the dutch door swung open!

Add the Glimmer Dots to the card front to finish off this dutch door fun fold card with a little sparkle. Special thanks for the inspiration from fellow demonstrator, Cindy B.

Hoping this inspired you to try this easy to do fun fold, pull out some of your favorite DSP and stamps and go create some art of your own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

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