60th Anniversary Card and Gift Card Holder

It's Fun Fold Friday here on my blog and today I'm sharing a card and gift card holder that a family member asked if I could make for them. I was happy to do so ... and since the couple celebrating their 60th Anniversary love to spend time in the Muskoka's this is what I came up with.

I used several different dies by Karen Burniston, including the Label Charm Pop Up for the card. The scenic paper was a good match but since it was a special occasion I also wanted some sparkle & shine. That came from the rainbow holographic cardstock.

I have had the Pop Up Gift Card Holder for several years and I still get a lot of use out of it. This time I turned it so the gift card slides in from the bottom and their personal message would be revealed when the gift card was removed. 

Having been asked how many cards I make I thought it would be fun to keep track this year. Many of my posts include more than a single card or project and below is my tally. 

Card Tally for 2023
January - 53 cards
February - 56 cards

March - 55 cards

April - 32 cards

May - 43 cards

June - 34 cards

July - 56 cards

August - 106 cards

September - 61 cards

October - 51 cards & 5 Tags

November so far - 36 cards

I decided to cancel the subscription that provided linked thumbnails to what products I used on my cards. It was costing me out of pocket each month, so I’m back to listing what I used with a few affiliate links included.

Supplies:

5 x 7" card and envelope

Label Charm Pop Up - Karen Burniston

Rectangle and Labels Crosshatch - Karen Burniston

Mini Alpha & Numbers - Karen Burniston

Numbers - Karen Burniston

Word Set 8 Celebrate - Karen Burniston

Word Set 12 Anniversary - Karen Burniston

Word Set 17 Congrats - Karen Burniston

Rectangle Crosshatch - Karen Burniston

Cheers - Karen Burniston

Corner rounder punch

Adirondack chair die - Colourful Seasons, Stampin' UP

Flat gem stickers - Dazzles

Patterned paper - Scenic View - Reminisce

Rainbow Holographic cardstock - Hunkydory

Forest Trees - Echo Park

Pop Up Gift Card Holder - Lynda Kanase, Sizzix (old)

Birthday Cactus Shutter Card

Hello my crafty friends! Today I'm sharing another shutter card - this is one I sent to a friend for her Birthday. The patterned paper (by Lynda Kanase) is several years old, as are the clear stickers. The group of cacti & pots was a single sticker that was adhered to white card stock and fussy cut, then adhered to the Belly Band.

When you slide off the Belly Band and open the card - the shutters move to each side to reveal the stamped sentiment,.

The clear stickers from my stash worked out really well with the patterned paper! 

I chose to decorate the inside panels with more of the patterned paper, but that didn't leave me with anywhere for a personal message. A stamped and decorated panel on the back solved that problem!

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Any supplies I'm unable to link are listed at the very bottom of my post.

Additional Supplies:
Patterned paper - Succulent Serenity, Lynda Kanase (retired)
Watercoloured stickers - old, from my stash
White card stock - Accent Opaque Digital Super Smooth (Amazon .ca)

Hanukkah Pop Up Gift Card Holder Duo

Hello!  Today I'm sharing the Pop Up Gift Card Holders I made for the two grandkids who celebrate Hanukkah. I used a retired pop up die set by Lynda Kanase and Hanukkah papers & cut aparts from my stash. Anything that is available will be linked below for you and since this package isn't available I have linked some different Hanukkah products for you. Which I have also purchased 😊!

I have been using this Happy Hanukkah paper package for several years, and there are no more full sheets left. There was enough of the aqua print to die cut the interior of Ilai's card, but no piece big enough for Alma's. So I pulled out a Dreidels stencil and my I-Crafter blending brushes and created the panel inside. I love how it turned out!

The stitched label is a retired die set from Stampin Up and it fit perfectly as a place to sign our names. The envelopes are an A1 size and I stamped on the front to dress them up a little. 

This blog uses affiliate links whenever possible. This means, that at no cost to you, if you make a purchase through one of my affiliate links that I may receive a small commission from your purchase. I only link products that I own, love and use for my card making!

Supplies:
Tasteful Label dies - Stampin' Up (retired)
Pop Up Gift Card Holder - Lynda Kanase (retired)
Corner rounder
Darling Dreidels stamps  - Neat & Tangled

Patterned paper & cut apart - Happy Hanukkah, Photo Play

Succulent Explosion Pop Up Slimline Card

Hello crafty friends ...

I talk about some of the details for this pop up card on my YouTube video HERE:

This card just makes me happy. One, it's a Slimline card which is a format I'm really enjoying because it's so different than the A2 cards I've been making for over 30 years. (Gasp). Two, it has succulents on it which I also love. Three, I was able to combine a pop up die set by Karen Burniston to make this a pop up card. Win Win Win!

The front was quick and easy, but has lots of sparkle and shine from the Glitter Dots, the Peel Off gold corners and the gold foil shadow for the Hello die.

I used the Explosion Pop Up for the inside, and I really like how well these cards stay open for display.

More sparkle and shine inside, with gold gel pen highlights, gold Peel Off border stickers, and I also added two more gold Peel Off corners on either side of the pop up step.

Supplies:
Patterned paper - Succulent Serenity, Lynda Kanase (retired)
1069 Explosion Pop Up - Karen Burniston
Sage green and white card stocks
Gold Peel Off border stickers - Elizabeth Craft Designs
3-d Succulent & banner - Greenhouse Collection, Kaisercraft
Sakura gold gel pen
Slimline Stitched Rectangle - Trinity Stamps
Hello Friend stamps and dies - Pink & Main
Gold foil card stock - Stampin' Up
Scalloped Stitched Nesting Circles - Tutti Designs
Stitched Circle (in with the patterned paper from a different project)
Gold Gitter Dots - Elizabeth Craft Designs
Stamp on back of card - Riley & Company

Card size - 8.5 x 3.5", fits in a #10 Business Envelope

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Black and Gold Masculine Birthday Wiper Card

Hello crafty friends ...

It's Masculine Card Monday here on my blog and today I'm sharing a fun Wiper Card that was actually made in November as a show sample for i-crafter's launch at  Creativation in January.

The card front uses a couple of i-crafter dies - the Happy comes from the Zip Gift Tag (January release), and the cool 'splat' die is from the Comic Word die set which is also part of the May release.

I backed the 'happy' with gold foil card stock and outlined the 'splat' with a gold gel pen. It's subtle in the photos, but I also outlined the decorative panel on the front with a gold gel pen. I do this a lot but often forget to point it out. The metallic in the gel pen catches the light and it's a nice effect.

Remember you can always see my interactive cards in action HERE, on my YouTube Channel!

I offset the Wiper Insert on this card, moving it all the way to the left and only using one arm instead of two. You can see the card I made with both arms loaded with balloons on my blog post HERE if you are interested.

I used neutral colours with pops of gold, and the sentiment was a cut apart in the 6 x 6" paper pad I was using for the card. The balloons were cut from both gold foil and black glossy card stocks and I was SO happy with how they looked when they were all assembled and adhered into the card.

I really like this layered Happy Birthday Die, and can see getting lots of use out of it. It's a great size and has a unique font.

I was happy that it was going to be a booth sample, but even more pleased when Lynda shared it again in her May Release Preview Video. When I make a show sample, I make sure the cards are nice and sturdy and also use lots of adhesive. They are handled a LOT and you want them to hold up well. Obviously this one did, as shown in the video which you can see HERE if you are interested in seeing the entire May i-crafter release.

Supplies:

222054 Happy Birthday Wiper Insert - Lynda Kanase, iCrafter

222041 Comic Words - Lynda Kanase, iCrafter

222010 Zip Gift Tags (happy) - Lynda Kanase, iCrafter

Kraft, white and black card socks

Patterned paper - Spring Fling, Pebbles

Rectangle dies - Hero Arts

Black Mirror card stock - Tonic Studios

Gold foil card stock - Stampin' Up

Word - Cut apart from the patterned paper above

Sakura gold gel pen

Card size:  Standard A2, 4.25 x 5.5"

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Balloon Bouquet Wiper Card

Hello crafty friends ...

Today I'm sharing another Wiper Card, this one uses the new Happy Birthday Wiper Insert by i-crafter. I made this card last November (!!) so Lynda would have it for the i-crafter launch at Creativation in January. I didn't want to show it on my blog until the die set was available and since it is in the May release I can finally share it!

I added a balloon bouquet to the card front, inking the edges of the balloons and adding white highlights with a gel pen.

Remember you can always see my interactive cards in action HERE, on my YouTube Channel

This card started as a 5 x 5" square card. I made the inside, with the patterned paper layers and the Happy Birthday Wiper Insert. Then I got to work on the balloons and got everything secured inside. At that point I realized the balloons stuck out of the sides when the card was closed - clearly a lack of planning on my part. Not one to just toss a card, I added wider panels to the front and back and was pleased with how it looked!

For the Happy Birthday element I cut the white shadow layer from both white card stock and white fun foam, then adhered the inked Happy Birthday to those layers for a nice thick embellishment.

I specifically chose the colours of this card because they are the i-crafter colours and I wanted it to look good as a booth sample. I was thrilled that Lynda also showed it in the May Release Preview Video this month - it obviously held up well.

Supplies:

222054 Happy Birthday Wiper Insert - Lynda Kanase, iCrafter

Aqua, white and green card stocks

Patterned paper inside - Picture Perfect, Queen & Company

Sakura white gel pen

Fun foam

Seam binding

Card size - 6 x 5", fits in a 5 x 7" envelope

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Pop Up Teacher Thank You Card

Hello crafty friends ...

Since our Grandkids teachers are still working and teaching (via Zoom) I thought I would make some Teacher Thank You Cards for them to give their teachers.

Remember you can always see my interactive cards in action, on my YouTube Channel HERE.

Last month's i-crafter release included the Carly Alphabet and it's such a cute font and size it's one I'll be reaching for time and time again.

This month i-crafter is releasing another Wiper Insert - this one is the Happy Birthday Wiper Insert. Since I've already made two Birthday Cards using it, I wanted to share how versatile it can be by combining the arms and THANKS from the previously released Pop Up Wiper Card. All the Wiper Inserts work well with each other (a question I'm often asked).

Another new item being released this month is the Comic Words and here I used one of the splats as a signing block.

Also new this month is the Best Dad die set ... and I used the Trophy from that set for my teacher element. The word TEACHER was done with a label maker.  I also added a tiny blue heart sticker to the centre of the trophy.

Tomorrow I have another i-crafter Wiper Card, and I'll be sharing another one next week!

Supplies:
222054 Happy Birthday Wiper Insert - i-crafter
222011 Pop Up Wiper Insert - i-crafter
222049 Best Dad die set - i-crafter
222041 Comic Words - i-crafter
222009 Alphabet Carly - i-crafter
White card and Envelope - Michaels
Patterned paper - School Days, Miss Kate’s Cutables
Teal, White and black card stocks
Copic markers
Brother Label Maker
Sakura White gel pen
Fine Point Marker
Water Brush
Seam Binding
Nuvo Drops

Card size - 6-1/2 x 5”

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"A Gift For You" Pop Up Gift Card Holder Duo

Hello my crafty friends

I actually made these last year and didn't get them posted! I made a selection of Gift Card Holders for a friend and also for our Daughter In Law's Birthday last summer, and used a Pop Up Gift Card Holder die by Lynda Kanase.

The 'A Gift For You' is an older, retired die by Karen Burniston and it works perfectly for Gift Card Holders!

I used my Punch Board to create envelopes that fit the Gift Card holders perfectly.

The second gift card holder has a butterfly on the front, as well as the 'A Gift For You' die.

I like that the die set makes for this fun Pop Up with the slots to insert a Gift Card.

Finally here is a look at the two of them together ...

Supplies:

Card, Gift Card Holder Pop-Up - Lynda Kanase

Patterned paper - K & Company

Stitched scalloped rectangle dies - Your Next Stamp

Stitched rectangle dies - Your Next Stamp

'A Gift For You' die, Gift Card Accordion - Pop it Ups, Karen Burniston (retired)

Stitched mini scalloped oval - MFT Stamps

Butterfly die - Lawn Fawn

Envelope Punch Board set for a 3 x 4-1/2" envelope

Sakura gold gel pen

Paper for envelope - My Minds Eye

Bling - Queen & Company

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Slimline Easter Card with Three Eggs

Hello crafty friends ...

Today I'm sharing another Easter Card ... I used all my Easter cards this year so now I'm ahead for next year!

I used the 'Bring on Spring' Shaker Card Kit for the eggs. I love how these dies can be both shakers or non-shakers, which makes then very versatile. As you can see, I made another Slimline card and added some white pearl die cut bunnies with a stamped greeting.

Finally, here is the inside of the card ...

Into my stash for next year ...

Supplies:

Pink and white card stocks

'Bring On Spring' Shaker Card Kit - Queen & Co

Bring On Spring Outline Dies - Queen & Co

Various filler, from my stash and Queen & Co

Blue patterned paper - Recycled Packaging

Slimline Scenic Borders - Trinity Stamps

Slimline Scallops - LDRS

Blending Brushes - Taylored Expressions

Cloud mask - Heffy Doodle

Pink patterned paper - scrap from my stash

Bunny dies - Impression Obsession

White pearl card stock

Mini Strips Easter - Taylored Expressions

Mini Strips die - Taylored Expressions

Slimline Scalloped - Trinity Stamps

Spring Phrases - Lynda Kanase

Card size - 8.5 x 3.5", fits in a standard #10 Envelope

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3-D Butterfly Card

Hello crafty friends ...

I'm on the i-crafter Blog today, sharing my Inspiration Team post using the April Release. I chose to work with the Folded Butterfly die, and made a CAS (Clean And Simple) card.

Craft wire was used to gather up the folds and then curled for the antenna.

The new Alphabet, Carly is perfect for adding a greeting - here I chose a simple 'HI' and added a little glitter.

Since CAS is totally out of character for me, I couldn't let it just be and added some pretty sequins, then some glitter to the floral patterned paper.

Supplies:
222001 Folded Butterfly 3-D - i-crafter
222009 Alphabet, Carly
Craft wire
Blue patterned paper - scrap from my stash
Stitched Rectangle die set - Your Next Stamp
Floral patterned paper - Flower Market, Carta Bella
Pink and teal card stocks
No Hole Sequins - the Cat's Pajamas
Stickles

Card size - standard A2, 4.25 x 5.5"

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Gold and Pink Foiled Birthday Flip It Card

Hello crafty friends ...

After finishing the Gift Pivot Panel card as a Hochanda sample, I had some of the pink foiled paper and glittery card stock leftover. So I decided to make a pretty, embellished Flip-It Card. If you wish to see the Gift Pivot Panel card, you can click HERE.

Remember you can always see my interactive card video's on my YouTube Channel HERE.

I love sparkle and shine on a Birthday card!

I cut a handful of dies from i-crafter's Floral Garden using white pearl, pink mirror and the gold glittered card stock scraps then embellished the card front.

Supplies:

Bubbly Frame Flip-Its (retired) - Stephanie Barnard

White and pink card stocks

Gold foiled pink patterned paper - Michaels

Fine gold glitter card stock - Michaels

222002 Floral Garden - i-crafter, Lynda Kanase

White pearl card stock

Pink Mirror card stock - Tonic

Happy Birthday To You - Cool Tag 1 Sentiments, Your Next Stamp

Stitched Fishtail banner - MFT Stamps

Arteza Glitter Pen

Nuvo Drops

Card size: Standard A2 (4.25 x 5.5")

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