Gourd Trifold Slimline Card

I was excited to see these gourd dies in one of Lawn Fawn's recent releases - so fun to see something different than just pumpkin dies. I have been hoarding saving this patterned paper for YEARS and thought it was time to use some of it for this card. This Slimline card is a trifold, and has an aperture cut in the front using dies from Picket Fence Studios.  Above is what the card looks like coming out of the envelope.

Below you can see the first side opened and the remaining little scene is revealed. I lined up the gourds on that panel so they are hidden by the ones on the front panel when the card is closed.

Finally, here is the card fully opened.

NOTE:  I do have a larger die cutting machine so I was able to create the card base in one piece. I cut a 12 x 8.5" piece of green cardstock, then scored down the 12" side at 4" and 8" for the trifold base. Then I cut the window from the first panel since the machine can handle the 8.5" width.

If I didn't have a larger machine, I would have made the card base in two pieces. The front could be cut at 4.5 x 8.5" scoring it at 4" and giving you a 1/2" tab to attach to the second piece. The window would be cut from that piece then the tab attached to the remaining base. The second base would be 8 x 8.5" scored at 4". Then just decorate it as desired!

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 so far - 18 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. affiliate links included.

Supplies:

Patterned paper - K & Co (OLD, from my stash)

Slimline Die Cutting System dies - Picket Fence Studios

Big Shot PLUS

Circle dies - Hero Arts

Catherine Pooler Inks

Blending brushes - Taylored Expressions

Cloud mask - All Night Media (old)

Narrow gold tape - Amazon

Stitched Gourds - Lawn Fawn

Washi tape

Blending sponge

Give Thanks Sentiments - Catherine Pooler

Twine

Glitter Dots - Ecstasy Crafts

Halloween Platform Pop Up Card

Here is the October edition to my monthly series "Platform Pop Up Cards". I created the Platform Pop Up base using the fun patterned paper (Doodlebug Designs) then adhered the Add On cut from black card stock. I used the included layering dies and a different patterned paper to decorate the Add On backing piece as well as a few black punched clouds. 

The pumpkin is also from Lawn Fawn - I have had it for a couple of years and I like that the face is separate so it doesn't have to be a Jack O Lantern if I want just a pumpkin. 😊  The stickers on the center front, as well as the ephemera are also from Doodlebug.

I added a small signing block to the back as well as one of the 2" square cut-aparts that were on one of the sheets in the Doodlebug package.

Below you can see how flat the card folds down for mailing!

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 so far - 17 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.

Supplies:

Stitched Pumpkin Frame - Lawn Fawn

Outside In Stitched Pumpkin - Lawn Fawn

Platform Pop Up - Lawn Fawn

Platform Pop Up Add On - Lawn Fawn

Patterned paper - Ghost Town, Doodlebug

Polka dot patterned paper - Sweet Celebration (6x6"), MFT Stamps

Blending brushes - Taylored Expressions

Catherine Pooler inks

Cloud punch - Stampin' Up

Cut apart & border sticker - Ghost Town, Doodlebug Designs 

Wink of Stella

White gem stickers - Honey Bee Stamps

Halloween Accordion Card

As soon as I saw Karen Burniston's Fence Add-On for the Landscape Accordion, I knew exactly how I wanted to use it first. I haven't made a Landscape Accordion in awhile and when I was die cutting this one I remembered how much I like it. The two add-ons are brilliant - there is this fence (which comes with flower accessory dies) and a cupcake one. I'm itching to play with the Cupcake Add-On next!

Below is how the card looks coming out of the envelope. I love that Happy Halloween oval, which actually has a bat below the words. Since I was using cute elements to decorate the card, I covered up the bat with the spider ephemera piece. I also added punched clouds that have some doodles on them.

Below is the back of the card. I cut the fence four times, twice for each accordion panel. Then I could sandwich the tab in between the fences for a clean look on the back side.

Here is the card fully open, and how it will be displayed. I generally only make 2 page accordions as they can take up a lot of room! This one is about 10" across when open. While the Landscape Accordion card would normally fit in a #8 envelope (Mini Slimline sized) - the clouds stick up too much so I used an envelope sized for a 4x6" photo instead. I decorated the flap with Washi Tape.

Some of the pieces I used were stickers and not ephemera. Those were attached to white card stock then fussy cut which makes them nice and sturdy and you can easily use foam tape behind them for dimension!

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 so far - 16 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:

Landscape Rectangle Accordion - Karen Burniston

Fence Add Ons - Karen Burniston

Short Rectangles Crosshatch - Karen Burniston

Halloween Charms - Karen Burniston

Ovals Crosshatch - Karen Burniston

Cloud punch - Stampin' Up

Patterned paper  & stickers - Doodlebug Designs

Elements - Doodlebug Designs

Purple fine line marker

Pop Up Gift Card Holder

It's Fun Fold Friday here on my blog and today I'm sharing a Gift Card holder I made - back in August! Thought it was time I shared the pics instead of hanging onto them in the file. 

The die set is from Stampendous and it creates the layers, envelope front and pop up. You can combine the front panel die with the envelope front to complete the envelope, and then cut it again to decorate the front of your card. It's smaller than a 'regular' Mini Slimline, sized at 3 x 6". 

I like the pop up surprise when you open the Gift Card Holder, and that you can decorate it for many different occasions. I have used this set frequently in the past year but usually don't end up taking photos to share here on my blog. 

I pulled out an older 6 x 6" paper pad for this Gift Card Holder and since there were several partial sheets and leftover strips in the package ... I used several of them to decorate the card rather than cutting into full sheets.

NOTE:  This is not the gift card we included, rather one I use as a photo prop. 😊

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 so far - 15 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:

Patterned paper - Picture Perfect 6 x 6", Queen & Company

Gift Card Holder dies - Mini Slim Die Set, Stampendous

Narrow Gold Washi Tape

Peel off stickers - stash

Alcohol markers

Catherine Pooler Inks

Treat Yourself - Pigment Craft Co

White Embossed Wedding Card

This wedding card is one I made for a friends daughter. Because I had offered to make our friends a special wedding card for them to give (see it HERE), I didn't want to make ours a pop up as well. I decided on 'white on white with texture'.  

The front panel is white pearl cardstock and I ran it through with a 5x7" embossing folder. Since it would be hand delivered I was free to add extra dimension with layers of foam tape. The front panel was layered onto the white card base with foam tape and I like the shadows this gives - especially in that centre cut out area. The embossing folder also cuts this area at the same time it embosses ❤️.  

Inside I added a full panel of the holographic cardstock. Then I die cut a smaller white pearlized panel with a stitched die, and a heart from the centre so the holographic cardstock shows through the opening. A smaller heart was stamped with the sentiment and popped into the opening with foam tape.

Finally I added some mirrored hearts and the card was finished. In the photo below the rainbow really shows up from the holographic cardstock because of my lighting but in the next picture the colour is more true. It definitely reads more as silver than rainbow.

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 so far - 14 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 blank and envelope

Embossing Folder - Natures Garden BEE-Youtiful, Crafters Companion

White pearl cardstock

Glitter Dots - Ecstasy Crafty

Happily Ever After die - Karen Burniston

Rainbow Holographic cardstock - Recollections

A7 Double Stitched Frames - Honey Bee

Mirrored Hearts - Kat Scrappiness

Heart dies - Hero Arts

Sentiment - One in a Million, Stampin' Up (old)

Halloween Magic Iris Card

Today I'm sharing the October edition to my monthly series "Magic Iris Cards". I had fun making this one, probably because I enjoy Doodlebug Designs so much. When you slide down the lever the shutters open to reveal those scared eyes.

 I added a die cut BOO! & spiders and some ephemera to complete the card front.

Here is a peek at the inside ...

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 so far - 13 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:

Magic Iris and Magic Iris Scalloped Add On - Lawn Fawn

Patterned paper - Boos & Brews, Doodlebug Designs

5 x 7" card blank and envelope

Blending brushes - Taylored Expressions

Ephemera - Boos & Brews, Doodlebug Designs

Nuvo Glaze

Wink of Stella

Washi tape- stash

Sassy Pants Spooktacular stamps - MFT Stamps

Spider dies - Taylored Expressions

Boo! - Halloween Elements, Karen Burniston

Four Pop Up Thanksgiving Cards

Today I'm sharing four Pop Up Thanksgiving cards that were inspired by the tree punched circles inside. I have all the details in my YouTube video:   

After years and years of seemingly endless paper pads, I am finally using some up. I love it! While I won't be sharing the Birthday cards made using this paper for awhile, between the birthday cards and these four - I used up one more paper pad. This one was from Pink & Main and is retired now.

Since I actually decorated the inside with the Twist Flower Pop Up and punched tree element first, I added a large die cut tree on the front of my cards. All of the dies I used are by Karen Burniston and they are listed at the end of my post.  The trees were cut from a Kraft card stock then dipped and dragged through ink puddles for some variation.

Here is the inside, with the punched tree element from my stash. I added a tiny pumpkin and some stamping as well.

I am absolutely loving the Twist Flower Pop Up and am already getting a lot of use out of it. These cards are 4 x 6" but the pop up works in a Slimline card with a 3.5" width as well. Yay!

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 so far - 12 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:

Patterned paper - Pumpkin Spice (6x6"), Pink and Main (retired)

Twist Flower Pop Up die set - Karen Burniston

Tree punch - Stampin' Up (?)

Stardust pen - Sakura

Tree Pop Up die set - Karen Burniston

Halloween Elements- Karen Burniston

Haunted Tiny House Add Ons - Karen Burniston

Truly Thankful stamp set - Colorado Stamp Co

Scraps of cardstock

Give Thanks Sentiments - Catherine Pooler

Wink of Stella

Thanksgiving Cards from the August Sheetload

I absolutely loved the August '23 Sheetload of Cards, and after cutting the papers for my first set - even before I assembled them - I cut the papers for a couple more sets. This is one of the sets I cut and now they are finished and ready to mail out.

The paper package had a sheet of borders, so I trimmed two border strips from the sheet and cut them in half. That gave me the 6" width needed for that angled strip and no additional sentiment was needed!

I used up some stickers from my stash as well. Usually I add my stickers onto white card stock then fussy cut them so I can add foam tape for dimension. It also makes the stickers a little more sturdy.

Inside the cards, I have a stamped greeting along with a strip of washi tape & narrow gold tape for some shine.

If you are wanting to download your own Sheetload of Cards, check out Call Me Crafty Al's YouTube video HERE.

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 so far - 8 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:

August 2023 Sheetload of Cards - Call Me Crafty Al

Patterned paper - Happy Camper and Flea Market, Doodlebug Designs

Washi tape - stash

Gold narrow gold wash tape - stash

Stickers - stash

Twine

Stitched circles - MFT Stamps

Give Thanks - The Alley Way Stamps (old)

Catherine Pooler Inks

Autumn Greetings Zig Zag Card

It's Fun Fold Friday here on my blog, and I'm sharing a card made with a new die set - the Zig Zag Card Essential set by Studio Light. I was placing an order from Ecstasy Crafts and 'somehow' added a couple of new die sets to my shopping cart in addition to the Glitter Dots I was ordering. 😂. Since the die creates a fun fold card, it's also the September edition to my monthly series "New Fun Folds"  I have all the details in my YouTube video: 

Below you can see the card open and likely how it will be displayed ...

I like how the card folds up for mailing and this one fits in an A4 envelope (sized for a 4 x 6" photo), but if I didn't already have some I could easily make my own or size up to an A6 envelope.

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 so far - 61 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:

SL Circle Zig Zag Card Essential - Studio Light

Patterned paper - Amber Moon, Prima (old)

Gold mirror cardstock

Pumpkin and Acorn stickers - Recollections (old)

Sentiment - Autumn Greetings, Sunny Studio

Catherine Pooler inks

Blending brushes - Taylored Expressions

Twine

Gems - Color Essential Gold Mix, Spellbinders

Sparkly leaf sticker - Mambi Studios (stash)

Washi Tape on envelope - Amazon

Platform Pop Up with Goats

This card is the September edition of my monthly series "Platform Pop Up" Cards and was the birthday card I made for our eldest daughter. The goats were coloured to mimic her two goats - Clover & Thistle. Our Grandson was staying here when I was making the card and he was so excited about those goat stamps, and that they could be coloured to look like their goats. 🥰.

The barn die is from Your Next Stamp and the size was perfect to add to the Platform Pop Up. I also added a punched cloud on the backing piece. I wasn't sure I would use that Add On, and resisted it for a long time. But I did snag it when there was a sale and I do like using it - but I especially like that I can make the Platform Pop Up without it if I choose.

Below is the back of the card and where we signed our names. I added a black Peel Off sticker for the sentiment. The little banner was die cut from white and coloured with markers before attaching to the card and I liked the pop of colour they provided.

I'm always happy with how flat these cards fold down for mailing - but we hand delivered this one.

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 so far - 60 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:

Platform Pop Up - Lawn Fawn

Platform Pop Up Add On - Lawn Fawn

Patterned paper - Sweet Celebrations (6x6"), MFT Stamps

Cloud punch - Stampin' Up

Farm Life - Goats (stamp and dies) - Nellies Choice

Woodgrain patterned paper - Moose Crossing, Catherine Pooler

Barn die set - Your Next Stamp

Catherine Pooler inks

Banners - Bitty Borders - Divinity Designs

Alcohol markers

Dashing Rectangle die - Elizabeth Craft Designs 

Peel Off Word Stickers - my stash