Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

How are you doing this fabulous Friday? I’m actually doing quite well … I’m back at work but only during the morning hours when the store is closed, so I’m home in plenty of time to get things done! So the studio is cleaned and I got a cute fun fold for you today!

I’ve done this fold before and it’s easy to do and just a little different than sending the same old flat card (those are pretty too!).  I used the “Love What You Do” stamp set in Grapefruit Grove … one of the In-Colors that will be retiring this year.

How would you like some instructions?  OK … Let’s do this!  … oh my!! I forgot to put my Early Espresso Base on!!

• Cut your card base (It will be on the next picture) 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″
• Folded (Grapefruit Grove) cardstock: 9-1/2″ x 5-1/4″ then Score at 2-1/2″ and 5-1/2″
• Inside (Very Vanilla) cardstock: 5″ x 3-3/4″
• Fold Grapefruit Grove piece in have (at 5-1/2″ score line)
• Then fold “back” your piece scored at 2-1/2″ so its over the top and the edge is to the left.
• Either die cut or punch 2″ through the folded piece (slightly less than 1″ from top) Die cutting is easier than punching!
• Emboss the front piece (ONLY) Bring your folder to the score line and run it through your embossing machine.  I used the Layered Leaves 3D folder.
• Glue the Scalloped Lace trim onto the back of the embossed edge (Let Dry).
• You can either glue the flap down at this time, or leave it open to add a little more drama to your card!
• Set your vanilla piece inside (do not glue yet) fold flap over so you can determine where you will stamp your flower.  I place my finger there to hold the spot before I fold the flap back over … then stamp.  If you are a “perfectionist” … draw a light pencil mark around your punched opening so you know exactly where to stamp. Then erase the pencil line.
• Color in your flowers … be careful, I used Early Espresso, this will smear when coloring with the marker. I was just very careful.  Otherwise, you can use the Momento ink pad. Add a touch of the Wink of Stella to give it a little sparkle!!
• I did not measure my cardstock for the greeting … I stamped it onto a scrap piece and cut it to fit.
• Finish card by adhering the vanilla to the inside, and card front onto the Espresso base.

Here is the sample with the Early Espresso base attached…

The Espresso base really makes the card “pop” and it ties in the Early Espresso mat behind your greeting and your stamped image.  I forgot in my instructions the Grapefruit Grove Grosgrain Ribbon on the banner. That too will be retiring this year 😦  Love the 2018-20 In-Colors.

I prepared a list of ingredients for you as well …

Love What You Do Photopolymer Stamp Set – 148042

Price: $21.00

Early Espresso 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock – 119686

Price: $8.75

Grapefruit Grove 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock – 146972

Price: $8.75

Very Vanilla 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock – 101650

Price: $9.75

Layered Leaves 3D Embossing Folder – 152321

Price: $9.00

Very Vanilla 3/8″ (1 Cm) Scalloped Lace Trim – 149593

Price: $7.00

Early Espresso Classic Stampin’ Pad – 147114

Price: $7.50

In Color 2018–2020 Stampin’ Write Markers – 147159

Price: $15.00

Grapefruit Grove Classic Stampin’ Pad – 147142

Price: $7.50

Grapefruit Grove 1/8″ (3.2 Mm) Grosgrain Ribbon – 146954

Price: $6.00

Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush – 141897

Price: $8.00

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Supply List

I can’t believe it’s Mid-April already!  The retirement list will be coming out soon, so I like to remind my friends that if they need any of the retiring inks / colors to pick them up before the list goes out.  Just the clearance rack … when it’s gone, it’s gone.  One more peek at that cute card … with or without the base?? lol

Thank you so much for coming over to my blog today! It’s fun to spend some time with you, just wish it was in person!!

Our “Safer at Home” has been extended to May 26th!! I’ve been practicing on Facebook so I can bring you a live stamping session! There is a video of my stamp room on there from yesterday.