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.