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Catch of the Day: A Waterside Retreat Fun Fold

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Hello Stampin’ Friends!

I’m so excited to share this fun fold with you today, and as promised, I’m including all the measurements and instructions so you can recreate it yourself! One of my favorite things about paper crafting is taking beautiful Designer Series Paper and turning it into something a little unexpected. Today’s card does exactly that with the gorgeous Waterside Retreat Suite Collection and a fun Horizontal Faux Step Fold.

Escape to a quiet moment on the shore with the Waterside Retreat Suite Collection. This suite captures the breezy simplicity of a lakeside getaway with serene images of lounge chairs, sailboats, books, and peaceful waters. The coordinating Designer Series Paper, detailed dies, and charming embellishments work together to create projects that feel calm, relaxing, and beautifully inviting. For today’s card, I let the Designer Series Paper take center stage and paired it with this unique fold to create a scene that practically splashes with personality!

Let’s begin with the card base. I used Misty Moonlight cardstock, cutting the base to 8½” x 5½”. Along the 8½” side, score at 3″, 6″, and 7¼”. Turn the cardstock so the smallest section is closest to you. Adhere a piece of Designer Series Paper (Wood Grain) measuring 5¼” x 1″ to that front section. Skip the center section, and then add a second piece of the water-patterned Designer Series Paper measuring 5¼” x 2¾” between the second and third score lines. Once those pieces are in place, set the base aside while we create the front step panel.

For the front panel, cut another piece of Misty Moonlight cardstock to 6″ x 3″ and score on the 6″ side at 4½”. I wanted the fish to really stand out, so instead of using another Designer Series Paper pattern, I chose a piece of vellum embossed with the Wave Embossing Folder, cut to 4″ x 2¾”, and adhered it to the front. The soft texture gives the appearance of moving water without distracting from the focal images.

The fish themselves were simply fussy-cut from one of the sheets included in the Waterside Retreat Designer Series Paper pack. I attached them with Stampin’ Dimensionals, allowing them to float above the background for added dimension. To finish the scene, I scattered several Clear Dewdrop Embellishments, which create the perfect “bubble” effect. I absolutely love how those little details bring the card to life!

Once your front panel is complete, attach it to the step section of the card. I placed mine slightly toward the left side, but centering it would work beautifully as well. That’s the fun of this fold—you can customize the placement to suit your style.

For the greeting, I stamped my sentiment in Misty Moonlight ink onto Basic White cardstock. Using a circle from the Stylish Shapes Dies, I selected one that matched the curve of the sentiment and simply trimmed away the excess to create the unique shape you see on the card. It adds just the right finishing touch without covering up too much of the beautiful paper.

To complete the card, I added a 5¼” x 3⅔” piece of Basic White cardstock to the back, giving plenty of room for a handwritten message and birthday wishes. Here’s a tip: Before attaching the back panel, write your message first, or if it’s already attached, use a felt tip pen as it will glide over the area where you attached the back of the panel.

I hope you’ll give this Horizontal Faux Step Fun Fold a try. It’s a wonderful way to showcase beautiful Designer Series Paper, and with those playful fish swimming across the front, it’s sure to bring a smile to anyone who receives it. Until next time, enjoy your creative escape and happy stamping!

Linda 💙
Shining the Light on Creativity 🐟🌊🏖️

Simply Sunday: Wildlife Wonder Masculine Birthday Card

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I have another masculine card featuring the Wildlife Wonder stamp set, along with the dimensions and step by step instructions! Can’t get easier than that ❤

Measurements: 

  • Card Base: Thick Very Vanilla 5 ½” X 8 ½” score at 4 ¼”
  • Cardstock #2: Very Vanilla 3 ¾” X 5”
  • Cardstock #3: Early Espresso 3 7/8” X 5 1/8”
  • Cardstock #4: Very Vanilla 5/8” X 4”
  • Cardstock #5: Early Espresso ¾” X 4”

Instructions:

  • Score your card base and fold in half.
  • On the Very Vanilla cardstock #2 stamp your Bear with Ground images using Early Espresso ink.
  • Using the Simply Scored Scoring Tool score the outside edges at ¼” and ½”.
  • Using the Blending Brush and the Crumb Cake ink; apply ink around the outside edges.
  • Attach to the Early Espresso cardstock #3 and attach to your card front as shown.
  • On the strip of Very Vanilla cardstock #4 stamp your sentiment using Early Espresso ink.  Using your scissors trim the ends on an angle.
  • Attach to the Early Espresso cardstock #5 and trim the edge matching the angle.
  • Attach to your card front as shown.
  • Attach Rustic Metallic dots as shown.
  • On the inside stamp your bear image again in the bottom corner using Early Espresso ink.

Thank you for joining me today. Hope your day is a good one ~

Fathers Day Card: A Good Man’s Well Dressed

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

I am happy to be back with you today because I have an awesome card to share with you, and the stamp set is available today!  It is the “Well Dressed” stamp set and I’ve paired it with the “A Good Man” stamp set from our annual catalog … perfect for Fathers Day ❤ or a birthday for Dad.

I have heard from so many of you that we need more Masculine stamp sets … well Stampin’ Up! not only listened but totally delivered on this one! Create snazzy cards for the men in your life using the Well Dressed Stamp Set. Earn this debonair stamp set FREE with a qualifying purchase March 3–March 31, 2020, during part two of our Sale-A-Bration promotion!

I’m so excited to share my card with you today. Like you, I’m always on the lookout for a great masculine stamp set and this one caught my eye right away.  My brother was the inspiration for my card / design … his birthday is either a few days before or on Fathers Day!  I picked Night of Navy and Sahara Sand because I felt they were a timeless and masculine color pallet.

I knew in my head how I wanted to make the card, so I made a layout … trimming pieces until I liked the look. Here is what I came up with, and it includes the dimensions…

After designing the layout, the card was easy to put together, however I wanted to add “something” to it, so I stamped the entire background to create a look a dimension! I found that starting on the top left and stamping across the paper worked better than stamping “down” the paper … Who knew!  Then all my images were stamped in Night of Navy onto the Sahara Sand cardstock.

If you look closely you’ll see the stamping on the background ant that I added a mat on each of the Sahara Sand pieces with Night of Navy, it just seemed to complete the piece.  I also used Stampin’ Dimensionals to pop up the hat and the shoe images.  This created extra dimension and depth to the card, and it helps to protect my little key that I added to my greeting.

The key comes from the “Classic Garage Metal Elements” found in the annual catalog.  The greetings on the front and in the inside of the card come from the “A Good Man” stamp set …

The little heart stamped in Merry Merlot also comes from the “A Good Man” stamp set.  This could easily be a Birthday or Fathers Day card.  I love combining stamp sets and Stampin’ Up! makes it easy with their design coordination.

Here is a list of ingredients that I used today to make this card. If you click on any of the items, it will take you to my website and give you details about the product. You may order at this time (If you don’t have a demonstrator) or you may contact me and I can help you.

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Don’t forget that we are in the final month of our Sale-a-bration period, and you can get the “Well Dressed” stamp set FREE with a qualifying purchase. Both the Well Dressed and A Good Man stamp sets are perfect for masculine cards, and I hope this one inspires you …
Thank you for joining me today …  Have you caught my “pun” on this card?  The “key” to being a good Dad starts with being a good Man!!  I love the way this card turned out and really like my combination of Well Dressed and A Good Man stamp sets.  How about you?

Have a good day.  Linda