VIDEO + PDF: Pull Out Fun Fold Card Tutorial

I am multi-tasking projects this month! This fun fold card was a make and take at our Spring Into Stamping event earlier this month. It's also one of the projects for my April Stamp of the Month Club featuring the "Remembering Your Birthday" and "Birthday Cake" stamp sets.

With a couple of scores and an extra cut, this card has a fun fold that takes it from clean and simple to Wow! Make sure to check out my printable and video tutorials below to learn how to make this card.

Pull Out "Fun Fold" Card Tutorial (.pdf)

Watch the video tutorial to learn how to make this card:

Click here to learn more about Stamp of the Month Club and how you can get this card in your first package.

Stampin' Up! Supplies: Remembering Your Birthday stamp set, Birthday Cake stamp set, Raspberry Ripple ink & cardstock, Island Indigo marker & cardstock, Summer Starfruit marker & cardstock, Whisper White cardstock, Birthday Basics Designer Paper, Stampin' Trimmer, Pennant Builder Punch, Gold Baker's Twine

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FREE Shipping on Everything: April 21-25!

Woo hoo! Stampin' Up! just announced a free shipping special for next week! From April 21-25, get free standard shipping on your entire order -- no matter how big or small!

Check back on Monday, April 21 for the list of retiring stamp set and accessories. Some will be on sale and ALL will be available only while supplies last. You'll want to shop early for the very best selection!

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Retro Fresh Peechy Keen Notecard Sleeve

My favorite part of Washi Tape is that you can tear it and it still looks great! In fact, the imperfect edge is how it's supposed to look! I used the Retro Fresh Washi Tape from the Occasions Catalog on this clean and simple notecard and sleeve.

The pocket for the notecard is a Crumb Cake Notecard size envelope. I sealed the envelope, cut the side off, and then punched it with the Scallop Edge Border Punch. Here's the notecard on the inside. I used the Another Thank You Photopolymer stamp set for the inside greeting.

 

Stampin' Up! Supplies: Peachy Keen stamp set, Tangerine Tango ink pad, Coastal Cabana ink pad, Whisper White cardstock, Crumb Cake Notecard Envelopes, Retro Fresh Washi Tape, Extra Large Oval Punch, Scalloped Edge Border Punch

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NEW! Weekly Deals + Retiring List Details

Faux Stitching with Needlepoint Embossing Folders

It's time for new Weekly Deals! Check out the latest sale items in my Online Store here. The Weekly Deals end next Monday, April 21st.

Mark your calendar and be sure to check back Monday morning (April 21st) because the list of Retiring Stamp Sets & Accessories will be revealed that day. Some products will be on sale. ALL products (including stamp sets this year) will only be available while supplies last!! So be sure to order early for the best selection and get your favorites before they're gone!

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Project Life + Stampin' Up!

I'm so excited to share this announcement from Stampin' Up! this morning! Stampin' Up! has  partnered with the amazing Becky Higgins to bring us the real deal-authentic Project Life products, now in exclusive Stampin’ Up! colors and designs. If you’ve somehow missed the Project Life craze and are wondering what it’s all about, I’ll fill you in: it’s a super simple, totally affordable way to get your photos into albums: you just slip your photos into Photo Pocket Pages and add designed cards. It’s a back-to-basics approach to documenting your life. In a nutshell, it’s all about spending more time making memories and less time scrapbooking them! Check out this video from Stampin' Up!

Project Life by Stampin' Up! products will be available to customers starting May 1st, with a full line of products available in the new annual catalog on June 2nd.

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AW15: Around the World Color Challenge: Two Geometrical Cards

It's time for another Around the World Challenge! This month, we're doing color challenges. I love the bright colors in this week's challenge: Melon Mambo, Crushed Curry, Bermuda Bay, and Gumball Green. On this cold evening in Central Illinois, it's snowing. Yes, SNOWING. In mid-April. There's not much sticking and it will be warmer tomorrow, but I am so done with winter weather! The colors in this week's challenge definitely have me feeling ready for summer!

Click here to see what the rest of the Design Team has created and play along with us!

Stampin' Up! Supplies: Geometrical, Melon Mambo ink & cardstock, Crushed Curry ink & cardstock, Bermuda Bay ink & cardstock, Basic Gray ink & cardstock, Gumball Green ink, Whisper White cardstock, Triangle Punch, Whisper White Baker's Twine

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Big Wish Birthday Tag Card

I had a great time stamping with Beth and Kelly and their guests Sunday afternoon. I focused on kits and showed them how easy it can be to bring paper crafting into a busy life without taking up lots of space. I think almost everyone ordered a kit or one kind or another. The Hip Hip Hooray and Everyday Occasions Kits were the most popular. You can find them in my Online Store here.

In addition to sharing some kit projects, I also demonstrated a couple projects, including this card using the Angled Tag Topper Punch and Big Wish stamp set.

Stampin' Up! Supplies: Big Wish stamp set, Real Red marker & cardstock, Coastal Cabana marker & cardstock, Baked Brown Sugar marker, Whisper White cardstock, Fresh Prints Designer Paper Stack, Angled Tag Topper Punch, Real Red Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon

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