Hello Fellow Stampers ~
Squuuuueeeeeeaaaaall !! Did you hear that through your computer screen? That's me sooooo excited about what I have to show you today; and about the Sale-a-Bration product bundle that I'm using that I can hardly contain myself!!! LOL
We've been busy here at DDS Studios with our Hello Ladybug Coffee & a Card class fun -- if you don't know about my virtual card series', check out what's current and coming on my Class Schedules page. However, we're squeezing some other fun inbetween playing with Ladybugs! LOL I can hardly wait to share with you what is by far my MOST Favorite Sale-a-Bration Product(s).
Today's card design is something I'm calling the "Envelope Fold Card" -- I created this off an idea I saw on a box. I don't know if there's anything else out there like it . . . if there is, than I'm not original!! LOL That's quite alright!
And today's design features a bundle of products that is available at the $100 level for Sale-a-Bration!
The Friendly Hello Bundle includes a beautiful Designer Series Paper in wonderful soft Springy colors that I just cannot get enough of!! (especially as it showcases my favorite color - Purples)
And this incredible and sweet photopolymer stamp set that has the sweetest bird I think I've seen in awhile!! There are so many beautiful things that can be done with this set; and I hope I will have time to share before all of Sale-a-Bration is over!! Hope you're ready for the ride!!
This cute little card, that I'm dubbing the "Envelope Fold Card" - is made to look like an Envelope, and has a magnet closure.
The card measures 8-1/2" x 5-1/2", and is scored on the 8-1/2" side @ 2-1/2 and @ 6-1/4".
Then I used the Basic Borders dies to cut the edge on the 2-1/4" flap (the smaller flap), to create my "envelope" edge.
Finally I worked with the pretty designer papers in the Friendly Hello Designer Series Paper, to cut and create the panels for both flaps. For the "envelope" flap you want to cut a piece of the stripe design that is 2-1/4"; then cut the edge with the die; then carefully trim the scalloped edge off, and use your trimmer to very carefully remove about another 1/16" of an inch on each of the envelope sides so that the piece just fits on that front flap and leaves the little white border around.
I wrapped that top flap with a piece of Fresh Freesia 3/8" Open Weave Ribbon, and tied a luscious bow.
Then it's on to playing with more dies, stamps and ink -- and lots of fun!
I cut a gorgeous "doily" using the Encircled In Beauty Dies from the Ombre Specialty Paper - the Gorgeous Grape Ombre to be exact . . .
Here is the beautiful glimmering/shimmering Ombre paper!
I used our retired Stitched Shapes - to cut a stitched circle to fit in the center of that "doily" using Shimmery White Paper; and then I used more Shimmery White Paper to stamp my bird image in Memento Tuxedo Black, and color using Stampin' Blends: Old Olive, So Saffron, Petal Pink, & Calypso Coral.
I fussy cut out the stamped image, popped it with dimensionals onto the layered doily/circle; then popped the entire piece overhanging the edge of my "envelope" flap.
The front is finished with the beautiful new Iridescent Rhinestone Jewels which just match perfectly to the entire color scheme of this collection!
As I said, this card has a magnet closure - I have the magnet on the top under edge of the top flap; and the other magnet is "hidden" behind the designer paper on the lower flap. Seamless closure!!
The inside of the card is just as pretty!
I used the Scalloped Contours Dies to create the center panel - stamped in Fresh Freesia ink for the sentiment; and the flowers in Memento Tuxedo Black, again colored with Stampin' Blends to echo the front of the card.
Watch my Class With Wendy tutorial to see how to make this special card step-by-step, and little technique tips along the way:
I hope you have enjoyed this beautiful "fun fold" card as much as I have!!
I may never give this one away!! LOL
More to come!!
In the meantime, place those orders and grab your fabulous FREE Sale-a-Bration products while you're at it.
These limited time items are only available until the end of February!
Click the button above to view, download, save the new Sale-A-Bration Brochure!
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