Pop and slide Christmas card

 It's that time of year when as crafters we are definitely in the Christmas creating phase of the year. So with that in mind let me share with you one of the cutest pattern papers of the 2026 Christmas season.... A Little Christmas 

The colours and prints are traditional but oh my those cute little mice 😍.

The sentiments for this card are hot foiled using the Magical Christmas and A Christmas wish hot foil dies and boy do they add a pop of sparkle to a card!

The images on this project are all fussy cut from the gorgeous papers and are definitely worth the effort! So much so that I just had to decorate the back too 😀.

To make this card you'll need...

A piece of cardstock measuring 10.5cm x 29.7cm scored at 14.85cm.  ( 4¼" x 11" scored at 5½") 

2 pieces of cardstock each measuring 9cm x 7.5cm (3½" x 2¾").

1 piece of cardstock measuring 2.5cm x 16cm scored at 0.5cm and 14cm ( 1" x 6¼" scored at

 3/16" and 5½")

1 piece of cardstock measuring 2.5cm x 13.5cm ( 1" x 5¼")

1 piece of cardstock measuring 2.5cm x 5cm scored at 2.3cm and 2.7cm ( 1" x 2" scored at 15/16" and 1¹/¹⁶")

You'll also need 3 pieces of pattern paper each measuring 10cm x 14.4cm ( 4" x 5¼") as well as 2 further pieces each measuring 7cm x 8.5cm ( 2½" x 3¼")

With these pieces to hand watch the video to see how this fun card comes together 😀

This card is so much fun that you'll want to make it not just for Christmas but for any occasion throughout the year! In the video you see a thank you version using the Sunflower Fields papers as well as another Christmas card using non-traditional papers that are sadly retired but just to show that Christmas doesn't have to be reds and greens 😉.

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Have fun

Cary xx

Disclaimer Please be aware that the inches version is for North American Letter size cardstock and as a English woman I use cm's and A4 cardstock which are both different sizes! I have tried my best to ensure the the North American version is correct but if I've made a mistake please let me know so it can be corrected.

Glow of Harvest arched appature Z fold birthday card

 My birthday brought not only a fun filled family weekend but also autumn!  The days are still bright with plenty of colour in the garden but there is definitely a nip in the air in the morning and the nights are drawing in ( The shorter days are my least favourite part of autumn 🍂). But the arrival of the beautiful Glow of Harvest as the Product of the Month for August this year makes creating beautiful projects perfect for this time of year!

The papers have a gorgeous subtle shimmer with their pearlized finish in shades of brown and beige with pops of golden yellow and rich terracotta simply stunning  ✨️

I've paired the papers with another pack of papers. An autumnal double sided paper called Sunflower Fields which combined with glow of Harvest papers and  the gorgeous golden glow cardstock makes for a stunning card 💛. 

The card is a simple Z fold with an arched appature.  This is a very simple fun fold that is suitable for so many occasions and decorative elements.

It folds flat for postage...

Then opens to stand beautifully.  This style of card has much estate to decorate so is perfect for showcasing all your beautiful papers. 

The reverse of the card  is where I have placed a white mat so that a personal message can be written. But of course it has to be decorated too 😉.

To make this fun fold for yourself you'll need..

Card base : a piece of cardstock measuring 14.85cm x 21cm scored at 10.5cm ( 8½" x 5½" scored at 4¼"). 

To see how it comes together and how the appature is created please watch this video 

I hope you'll have a go at making this simple fun fold sometime soon. And wherever you are enjoy the changing seasons for they all have their own beauty and reasons to celebrate. 

Have fun

Cary xx 

Now at SU August blog hop- Through the Arch

 

Welcome to the NEW AT SU! Blog hop! We are a group of Stampin’ Up! demonstrators from around the world who are full of creative paper crafting ideas to share with you and get you crafting! Today we are showcasing products from the new and exciting Hot Foil System. Add shimmering details to your projects with all new coordinating dies, stamps, and decorative masks from the Stampin’ Hot Foil Line.

This is my first event as part of this amazing group so please remember to hop around to the others using the link at the end of this post... and of course leaving comments on the posts would be very much appreciated  by all the participants 🩷

OK so here is my project. The simplicity of the design is a great foil for the amazing foiling detail on the acetate window!

The acetate window with the gorgeous Garden Silhouette hot foil dies with silver foil adds such an elegant feature to this card. The card is a simple top folding easel card. 

The sentiments are also foiled using both the Classic Greetings foil and cutting dies and the Sweetly Sentimental foil and cutting dies.

The card folds flat for postage but stands to display beautifully. 

The measurements for the card are...

Card base: a piece of cardstock measuring 10.5cm x 29.7cm scored at 7.4cm and 14 85cm.  ( 4¼" x 11" scored at 2 ¾" and 5½")

A piece of cardstock measuring 14.85cm x 10.5cm (4¼" x 5½") for the front of the card.

A piece of  window sheet (acetate) measuring 13cm x 16cm (5⅛" x 6¼")

The arch frame is created using the 2nd and 3rd largest dies from the Everyday Arches dies set and are also in cardstock.

Here is a video that shows how the foiling and the card 

Isn't this new system amazing?  I'm filled with excitement for the possibilities that it brings with it! Now lets hop over and see what everyone else has created with this amazing tool. 

And don't forget to leave comments please 🩷

Violet Dreams slide out gift card holder

 I know I'm still in my purple era 💜 but with patter papers as beautiful as the Violet Dreams pattern papers do you blame me?

And when you have such beautiful papers you need a project thats going to show it off!

Today's inspiration does just that in spades! You'll have plenty of places to use it with this easy to create gift card holder.

From the outside it looks just like any other card...

But the inside has a fun slide out section for your gift card to go onto. Although it doesn't just have to be for gift cards you could add an extra message, or a a photo or an invitation list is as long as you'd like it to be!

The stamps used for the sentiments on this project are from the amazing Words & wishes stamp set.

To make the card you'll need...

Cardstock measuring 14.85cm x 36cm scored  at 10.5cm and 21cm ( 8½" x 5½" scored at 2¾" and 6¾") for the card base.

For the inset you'll need pattern paper measuring 12cm x 10cm scored at 1cm ( 3¾" x 4¼" scored at  ½") 

I also added a piece of white cardstock measuring 8cm x 11.5cm (3¼" x 4¼"

To see how this all comes together to create this fun card watch the video below

I hope you'll have a go at creating a card like this as its super easy and fun to share.

Have fun 

Cary xx

Disclaimer Please be aware that the inches version is for North American Letter size cardstock and as a English woman I use cm's and A4 cardstock which are both different sizes! I have tried my best to ensure the the North American version is correct but if I've made a mistake please let me know so it can be corrected.

Hot foiling and Violet Dreams pocket flip slider card

 Oh wow isn't got foiling fun? This new to me technique and tools are just amazing 🤩! If you love metalics and the look of them on your projects you'll be as amazed as I am with the new Hot Foil System from Stampin' Up! The way it works is so easy yet the results so elegant and give your projects that added Wow factor ! 

And if you thoughts drifted to Christmas with all this shiny goodness then fear not a winter collection will be available from September! 

But before we start talking Christmas let's explore the summer release first! The hot foil dies and mask set that is featured on today's inspiration is the beautiful  Butterfly Flight bundle. 

The gold coloured images above are the hot foiling dies that coordinate perfectly with the cutting dies and masks making it so easy to create beautiful projects.

Called a pocket flip slider card the fun comes as you pull the insert and the butterflies flutter up the card...

And pull some more...

And then a further surprise when the flip flap opens to reveal....

The sentiment is also foiled from a set of hot foil dies called Classic Greetings.

Now you could write your personal message inside the flip flap but I have added a panel on the reverse with of course more decoration 😉.

The video below shows how I used the Hot Foil System as well as how to make this fun card.

The measurements for the card are here...

Base: start with a piece of cardstock measuring 12.5cm x 29.7cm scored at 14.85cm ( 5¼" x 11" scored at 5½") You'll then need to score the piece at 1cm (½") in from each side along the long sides. You'll need to cut a slit in the front of the card base once you've added your pattern paper. This is in the center of the panel and cut from 1cm (½") down to 1cm (½") up from the fold. The video shows how far eaasier than I can explain here 😉

Insert: a piece of cardstock measuring 10cm x 24cm  scored at 8.5cm ( 9" x 4" scored at 3¼")

Mechanism: a piece of cardstock measuring 1.5cm x 9cm scored at 1.5cm and 3cm from each end ( ½" x 3" scored at ½" and 1" from each end)

Once you have all these piece watch the video here to see how they go together to create this fun card. The card was inspired by one created by a fellow demonstrator called Tina Wardell.

If you have any questions about the new Hot Foil System please give me a shout and I'll do my very best to help 😊. If you have any tip tips for hot foiling please let us all know in the comments below please 😀

Have fun 

Cary xx

Violet Dreams fun fold thinking of you card

 The pack of double-sided pattern papers that I'm using for today's inspiration is soft and delicate but still has a depth to it that is , in my opinion, beautifully feminine. The pack not only features pretty florals as the name inplies but also subtle prints that are so useful when creating projects. The paper pack, called Violet Dreams, not only contains paper but also 2 sheets of die cut images! Such a help for those who want quick card or don't like fussy or die cutting! 

The card comes together really easily and it's a good one to show off all your beautiful papers!...

It stands nicely...

And there is space on the back for you to write your own message...

It folds flat for posting ....

The card folds flat for postage which is always a bonus just remember to not add to much depth with your decorations 😉.

Here are the measurements for the card base.

Part 1 take a piece of cardstock measuring 14.85cm x 20cm scored at 5cm, 10cm,  15cm ( 5½" x 8" scored at 2", 4" and 6")

Part 2 take 2 pieces of cardstock each measuring 12cm x 12cm scored at 1cm, 6cm and 12cm. ( 4¾" x 4¾" scored at ⅜", 2⅜ and 4⅜")

The final parts are the 2 support pieces each are made from cardstock measuring 1.5cm x 9cm scored at 1.5cm, 3cm, 6cm and 7.5cm (⅝" x 3¼" scored at ⅝", 1¼", 2¼" and 2⅞") 

Below is the video where I share how the card comes together....

I hope you'll be inspired to have a go for yourself soon. 😀

Have fun 

Cary xx

Disclaimer Please be aware that the inches version is for North American Letter size cardstock and as a English woman I use cm's and A4 cardstock which are both different sizes! I have tried my best to ensure the the North American version is correct but if I've made a mistake please let me know so it can be corrected.

Begonia Belle slider birthday card

 A quick post today as my grandson is visiting 😀 lots of fun .... but boy is he hard to keep up with  all the chat and running around 🤣🤣🤣 Anyway enough about that what's today's inspiration I hear you ask.  Well today's card is another kinetic one.  This time it is a slider card that pulls out to reveal hidden panels. Decorating is done using the July Product of the Month from Stampin' Up!. Called Begonia Belle it's a beautiful 2 step stamping set with lovely sentiments. 

I chose to use a bright and cheerful colour palette of yellows,  pinks and greens.

The card slides out when pulled from the right to reveal not 1...

Not 2...

But 3 hidden panels!

The technique used to add colour to the stamped images uses Sponge daubers. Use them to apply different colours of inks to the stamp before stamping.  This and the technique of using a mask to make the leaves appear behind the flowers make for the beautiful stamped images on this project. 

The mechanism of the card is far easier than you'd expect. It all starts with these pieces of cardstock..

4 pieces each measuring 10cm x 21cm scored at 10cm and 20cm. ( 4" x 8⅜" scored at 4" and 8")

3 piece each measuring 2.5cm x 29.7cm ( 1" x 11")

1 piece measuring 14.85cm x 21cm ( 5½" x 8½")

The panels for the decoration are..

3 each 9.5cm x 6.5cm (3¾" x 2½")

1 at 9.5cm x 9.5cm (3¾" x 3¾")

2 strips of pattern paper each 3cm x 10cm (1⅛" x 4")

1 panel for the inside of the card measuring 14.4cm x 10cm ( 4" x 5¼")

To see how these pieces make the card watch the video 

I hope you'll have a go at this fun card. Have a lovely time till the next post.

Have fun

Cary xx

Disclaimer Please be aware that the inches version is for North American Letter size cardstock and as a English woman I use cm's and A4 cardstock which are both different sizes! I have tried my best to ensure the the North American version is correct but if I've made a mistake please let me know so it can be corrected.