May 7, 2021

Moving Arm Pop-Up

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Waaaay back in September, I enjoyed teaching how to make this moving arm card in my technique class. This card is a slightly adapted version of a design shared on Mitosu Crafts. After seeing their card, I did a bit more research on the moving arm concept and used what I learned to make some minor adjustments.

This pop-up design is much easier than you might think! Watch my video tutorial at the end of this post to see for yourself!

Since this design was created last fall, some of the supplies used in this project are no longer available to purchase. However, you are very clever, so I know you’ll be able to use my tutorial to make something amazing with alternate supplies! Check back on my blog on Sunday to see another version of this moving arm pop-up card using current supplies. I’ll be using the Nothing’s Better Than stamp set and the Love You More dies from Stampin’ Up!, just like I did on this card – but it will be a whole new look.

Blackberry Bliss, Melon Mambo and Bumblebee are a fun combination of colours that coordinate with the patterned paper on this card. You may have noticed that this project doesn’t use much in the way of stamping. That’s because, my focus for this virtual class was to show the paper technique and allow those attending to use any sentiment stamp they already had at home. That way, almost anyone can join in on my class!

Below is the video tutorial provided to those who attended my September technique class. I like that they could refer back to it and easily make more cards with this technique.

I decided it was time, dear reader, to share it with you as well. Enjoy!

May 4, 2021

Pretty Meadows

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It’s new catalogue time!

The 2021-2022 Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalogue is live and active to customers today! You can check out what’s new by clicking on SHOP in the menu at the top of this page. Then click either on the ONLINE STORE option to view the products or on the ANNUAL CATALOGUE option to flip through the virtual catalogue.

On my Monday Facebook Live video yesterday, I shared this pretty card featuring the Quiet Meadows Bundle and the soft tones of Pale Papaya and Soft Succulent. I think these new In Colors work so nicely with the patterned paper I used from the In Good Taste Designer Series Paper from Stampin’ Up!

Watch the video to see how to make this design.

April 23, 2021

Origami Window Frame Fun Fold

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Check out this card design with a 3D folded frame — origami style!

I’m not sure where the folded frame idea originated, but this is my take on this fun fold technique.

This card was one of the designs I shared with my technique class a couple months ago. It’s such a great fun fold because it’s quick to make and is a beautiful way to feature both sides of your designer series paper.

If you’re in Canada, you can join in on my monthly technique class and receive the class packet of pre-cut card supplies so we can make the cards together virtually. Not in Canada? Ask me how you can get VIP Access to my technique video and PDF tutorials at the same time as my class participants. No need to wait!

Check out the video tutorial for this card.

Here is a list of the Stampin’ Up! products and measurements. Remember, this card was presented to my class back in February, which means that some of these products are no longer available for purchase.

8 ½” x 5 ½” Smoky Slate
3 ⅞” x 5 ⅛” Basic White (x2)
1 ⅝” Basic White square (die-cut with the Layered Squares Dies)
¾” high Basic White letters (die-cut with the Playful Alphabets Dies)
3 ¾” x 5” Night of Navy
3″ Night of Navy scallop square (die-cut with the Layered Squares Dies)
1″ Night of Navy scallop square (die-cut with the Layered Squares Dies)
3 ⅝” x 1 ⅝” Misty Moonlight (die-cut with the Stitched Rectangle Dies)
3 ⅝” x 1 ⅝” Seaside Spray (die-cut with the Stitched Rectangle Dies)
1 ½” x 1 ½” Rococo Rose
4” x 4” Paper Blooms Designer Series Paper
5 ½” Denim Ribbon
12” Night of Navy Baker’s Twine

🇨🇦 You can order any current Stampin’ Up! products with me here in Canada by clicking on the shop button. Contact me anytime to ask questions or to find out how you can become an Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator, like me!