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.

Begonia Belle pull up fun fold thank you card

 Flowers might not be for you but looking beyond the decoration of today's inspiration and you might see a cake or a pile of cups or mixing bowls or toys or cute critters the options are endless! The stamps used to decorate this version of my pull up card are called Begonia Belle. They are a Product of the Month exclusive for July 2026. Product of the Month items are only available to purchase for just £5 with a qualifying £70 order once! They are only available for as long stock last so if you like them get the order in fast! You can see more about them here .

The card is a little one to start with...

Then as you pull it grows...

And grows! 

This fun interactive card is much simpler than you'd think! So here are the measurements 

Part 1 you'll need a piece of cardstock measuring 8cm x 26.5cm scored at 9cm and 18cm. ( 3⅛" x 10¼" scored at 3½" and 7") . You'll also need a piece of cardstock measuring 8cm x 8cm (2⅞" x 2⅞"). Pattern paper at 7cm x 7cm and another at 8cm x 8cm ( 2⅝" x 2⅝" and 2⅞" x 2⅞") You'll also need a piece of cardstock measuring  1cm x 10cm ( ⅜" x 3½")

For part 2 you're going to need a piece of cardstock measuring 8cm x 29.5cm scored at 10cm and 20cm ( 3⅛" x 11" scored at 4" and 8"). A piece of cardstock measuring 1cm x 12cm (⅜' x 4¾"). And a piece of pattern paper measuring 9cm x 7.5cm ( 2⅝" x 3⅜")

In the small panels on both parts you're going to cut 2 slits as per the diagram and video below.

To see how these bits of cardstock and pattern papers come together watch the video below

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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.

Homemade Sweetness flip flap birthday card

Is it jam? Or jelly? Preserves? Or conserves? What ever it's called it's full of yummy fruity goodness that's for sure! 😋 unless it's honey that is and then it's just yummy 😋 😜 And these pattern papers called Homemade Sweetness are just as yummy 😋! 

The colours are cheerful and the style is very cottagecore. Which check do you prefer the the b blue? or the petite red?

For this inspiration I decided to go with a fresh green, blue and white colour palette with flashes of the red. The fruity palette is blueberry and cherries 🍒 🫐. All with petite florals and gingham checks.

The sentiments used on this sample are from a set called Words & Wishes. They're all stamped in the blue shade called blueberry bushel. 

The fruit and jam jars are all fussy cut from the papers. 

The extra flap on the inside gives you lots of spaces to decorate. It would also work well as a gift card holder or with the addition of a pocket cash or tickets. 

The card would also work as a photo card or one where lots of people wish to write a message.

Here are the measurements for the card. 

For the card base part 1 you'll need a piece cardstock measuring 14.85cm x 25cm scored at 10.5cm and 21cm ( 5½" x 10" scored at 4¼" and 8½").

Card base part 2 is a piece of cardstock measuring 8.5cm x 17cm scored at 8.5cm ( 3¼" x 6½" scored at 3¼").

Watch the video below to see how these 2 pieces become this fun card 

I hope this fun card will be one you'll give a go at making for yourself.  If you do please share your creations in the comments either here or over on my Facebook page here  .

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.

Pop up masculine card waterside retreat

 Mens cards can be tricky but with the stunning Waterside Retreat   pattern papers and the coordinating stamps and dies called Relaxing waterside it's a much easier task! One thing I particularly like about these papers is that included in the designs are 2 sheets of what I call cut apart sheets. These sheets contain beautiful images and are perfect for those who prefer not to stamp and colour as well as those in a hurry or in need of inspiration. 

The card is a 14.8cm x 14.8cm (5½" x 5½") square card that uses one of the beautiful images from the cut apart sheet.

The surprise comes on the inside...

With a pop up feature that is also decorated with one of the cut apart images!

The sentiments and die cut decorations are from the relaxing waterside stamps and dies. The wood plank paper is also in the paper pack.

This fun fold card folds flat for pasting which is handy.

Below are the dies that are used for the sentiment on the front. Called Words & wishes with both script and shadows as well as other dodads this set is an asset to any craft stash!

Here are the measurements for the card.

Start with a piece of cardstock measuring 14.85cm x 29.7cm scored at 14.85cm ( 5½" x 11" scored at 5½")

A piece of pattern paper measuring 14.4cm x 29.2cm scored at 14.4 and 7.2cm from each end.( 5¼" x 10¾" scored at 5⅜" then at 2 11/16" from each end) . Measure 2cm along the center  fold when folded  and cut up for 0.5cm from each end. Then cut between these cuts to create a slit ( move along the center fold  ¾" then cut up ⅛" next cut between these cuts) watch the video to understand what this looks like 😜

The center strip is created from a piece of cardstock measuring 5cm x 29.7cm scored at 1cm from each end. (2"x 11" scored at ⅜" from each end.

Here's the video showing how the card comes together 

I hope you enjoyed the video and find the projects I share inspirational and interesting 😊 

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.

Flip flap card in Barely Blush

 Sometimes a card needs very little by the way of cardstock and today's inspiration is one such project. All it takes is a piece of cardstock measuring 14.85cm x 17cm! (5½" x 6¾") Yup it's very cardstock friendly for sure! The real fun comes from the way this piece of cardstock is scored and cut. The fun flip flap action of the card is such fun..and all it takes is a little patience a couple of scorelines and a bit of cutting 😀 The decoration for this card is a great way to use up some of those scraps as it's all smaller pieces!. The card today is decorated with one of the beautiful Bloom boutique pattern papers. These papers have such pretty ditsy floral designs that feature gold foiling. 

The Barely Blush colour is a beautiful soft pink. The flower here is stamped onto barely Blush cardstock in Barely Blush ink . Then the flower was coloured with the beautiful Barely Blush Shimmer brush before being die cut out. The stamps and coordinating dies are from a set called Boutique Blossoms. 

The sentiments used are from 2 sets called Sending Salutations and Scalloped Blooms.

I've used 2 different pattern papers from the Bloom Boutique pack because they're both too pretty not too! 🫣

The card folds flat for posting but stands well for presentation 👌 

Here are the measurements 

Base... a piece of cardstock measuring 14cm x 17cm (5½" x 6¾"  ) marked at 3cm (1¼") on all side then scored and cut as shown below . (North Americans score at 2¾" and 4" but follow the same score and cutting as below)

To see how it is done watch the video here

I'd love to see if you've had a good at this fun card. You can share it with me on my Facebook post Here

Have fun 

Cary xx