Today, we're diving into a creative project that involves building bridges, but not the kind you're thinking of – it's all about crafting a paper bridge in this fun fold card idea!

This design is a delightful way to showcase your favorite images or elements right on the bridge of the card. Our spotlight today shines on the Layering Leaves Photopolymer Stamp Set [161277], the coordinating Bough Punch [157711], and the charming A Walk In The Forest 12" X 12" Designer Series Paper [162377]

To craft your very own paper bridge masterpiece, watch our easy-to-follow video tutorial. You'll be amazed at the fun and creativity that unfolds!

Lisa's Inklings:

• Pretty Peacock 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [150880] Card Base: 8 1/4 x 4 1/4.  Score: 1 3/8, 2 3/4, 5 1/2, 6 7/8.
• Pretty Peacock card stock for bridge: 1 1/4 x 5 1/2.
• Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276] for inside and back: (2) 2 1/2 x 4
• A Walk In The Forest 12" X 12" Designer Series Paper [162377]: 1 1/8 x 5 3/8 for bridge and (2) 1 1/4 x 4 1/8.
• You will need scrap pieces of the different greens to stamp and punch boughs.

Here are the supplies used for this bridge fold card:

Product List

Layering Leaves Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[161277]

Pretty Peacock 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[150880]

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

A Walk In The Forest 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[162377]

Garden Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[102584]

Old Olive 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[100702]

Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad

[147090]

Pretty Peacock Classic Stampin’ Pad

[150083]

Garden Green Classic Stampin' Pad

[147089]

Bough Punch

[157711]

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

Simply Scored

[122334]

Adhesive Backed Speckled Dots

[162191]

Linen Thread

[104199]

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

Mini Glue Dots

[103683]

I hope you enjoyed this fun fold card idea featuring a paper bridge. It's a simple yet creative way to showcase your favorite images and elevate your cardmaking. Get inspired and try it out yourself with the Layering Leaves stamp set, Bough Punch, and A Walk in the Forest Designer Series Paper. Keep crafting and exploring new techniques in your cardmaking journey!

It's a fun fold 'thinking of you" card idea with the Layering Leaves Photopolymer Stamp Set [161277] from Stampin' Up!  Join us to see this simple fun fold card!
Where: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/inkandinspirations
or YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/LisaBrownInk
When: Thursday, September 28th, 7 PM ET, 6 PM CT, 5 PM MT, 4 PM PT

On this card, we will use of the coordinating Bough Punch [157711] to embellish this unique card front! See you on Thursday evening!

September Monthly Class, Lisa Brown, Ink and Inspirations

Come join us to make three beautiful autumn-themed cards.
Featured:
 Autumn Leaves Bundle (English) [162186]

We’ll make the 3 cards that are shown in the photo.
9/21(TH) – YouTube – 6 pm CT (7 PM ET, 5 PM MT, 4 PM ET)

Click here to set a reminder and to watch the Premiere with this Autumn Leaves Class!

The class is free to watch. Get the card kits with a qualifying purchase. RSVP by placing your order by Saturday 9/30/23, using Host Code: X79DAQ2W

Get the Card Kits To Go:
1. Free with a minimum $50 purchase (before shipping and tax) from my Online Store using Host Code: X79DAQ2W
2. You will receive the class kits for the three designed cards for plus an additional finished card that you may keep or send to someone.

2. If you place an order of $75 or more (before shipping and tax)during the designated time period using Host Code: X79DAQ2W, you will receive the three card kits, a finished card PLUS an embellishment pack.

***To complete the projects, you will need basic tools, stamps, adhesives, embellishments, and ink. For these classes, the die cuts, punched pieces, and cut card stock/designer paper will be done for you so your cards will be ready to stamp and assemble!

Can’t make it at the time given? No worries, the replay of the online class will be hosted on my YouTube Channel indefinitely.

Set a reminder to join us on YouTube tomorrow evening. 9/21(TH) – YouTube – 6 pm CT (7 PM ET, 5 PM MT, 4 PM ET)

Get ready for more Halloween fun as we dive into two exciting projects for Halloween Treats Week 2023!

In this video tutorial, you'll discover how to craft a delightful treat bag with ease and explore a playful fun fold that's bound to bring joy to recipients of all ages. Our star players for these projects are none other than the Stampin' Up! Tricks & Treats Bundle and the spooky-chic Them Bones Designer Series Paper. Let's get creative and make this Halloween extra special with some ghoulishly good treats!

As you see, the treat bag goes together quickly with the die.  The height can be adjusted by using the zig-zag die within the collection.

The fun fold requires some diagonal scores and one diagonal cut. Let's take a look at the dimensions.

Card Base: 7 1/2" x 4".  Score at 2 1/2" and 5". Diagonally score from 2 1/2" score to the lower left corner and from the top right corner to the lower end of the 5" scored line.

Designer Paper: Cut 2 1/4" x 3 3/4". Cut diagonally in half starting from the right top corner of 2 1/4"  to the lower left corner.

Basic White: 2 1/4" x 3 3/4" for the inside of the card.

It's such a cute fun fold!Now it's your turn to try!  Once you make this fun fold card, email me with a photo!  I would love to see your creations!

Stay tuned for one more Halloween treat packaging idea for Halloween Treats Week!  Tune in to YouTube at 11 AM ET, 10 AM CT, 9 AM MT, 8 AM PT tomorrow, September 16th!

In the spirit of the upcoming festive season, we're diving into the world of holiday crafting with a beautiful Joy of Noel fun fold card. This card was featured in our recent catalog kick-off video, celebrating the launch of the new Stampin' Up! Mini Catalog.

The card's design combines traditional colors and prints, giving it a timeless and classic look. Despite its elegant appearance, it's really easy to create. With just a few simple scores and some precisely cut layers of cardstock, along with the beautiful Joy of Christmas designer series paper, you can craft a card that's sure to bring joy to your family and friends this holiday season.

You can see the complete how-to in the video below.

Lisa's Inklings:
Cherry Cobbler CS Base: 5 1/2 x 10 3/4. Score at 1 5/8, 3 1/4, 7 1/2, 9 1/8.
Shaded Spruce CS: 3 x 5, 2 3/8 x 4 1/4, 3 1/4 x 4 1/4.  Scrap to cut pine boughs.
Basic White CS: 2 1/2 x 4 to stamp and die cut NOEL and 3 x 4 for inside of card.
Joy of Christmas DSP: Cherry Cobbler/ Red print- 2 1/8 x 4; Holly leaves print- 2 3/4 x 4 3/4.

Here are the supplies used for this fun fold card project:

• Joy Of Noel Bundle (English) [161967]
• Cherry Cobbler 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [119685]
• Shaded Spruce 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146981]
• Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276]
• Joy Of Christmas 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [161958]
• Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad [147084]
• Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad [147090]
• Loose Holly Gems & Sequins [161981]
• Paper Trimmer [152392]
• Simply Scored [122334]
• Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653]
• Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755]
• Mini Glue Dots [103683]

It's exciting to be creating for the upcoming holiday season, don't you think?
Stay tuned for more holiday crafting ideas and inspiration as we explore the creative possibilities for 2023 Christmas cards with the awesome products in the new catalog.

Are you ready for my sneak peek week with projects and information from the new Stampin' Up! Mini Catalog?

These pages of crafty goodness go LIVE next week and I cannot wait to share with you! 

Today's card project is a swap that I received at Stampin' Up! BackStage Leadership conference this past week. 

This beautiful swap card was created by Leena Girsa, a Demonstrator from Canada.  I love how it really highlights the dies coordinating Designer Series Paper. And, did you notice the background stamping in Crumb Cake? Brilliant!

These products used for this card are from the All About Autumn Suite on pp. 42-43 of the Stampin' Up! Mini Catalog that goes LIVE on September 6th!

Stay tuned as we take a look at more sneak peeks this week from the new Stampin' Up! Mini Catalog that goes LIVE on September 6th!

Have you seen this transformation of one of our kits? 

These Christmas cards were "transformed" from the Forever Friends Kit.  All you need is a Christmas sentiment, a coloring medium, and some matching ribbon!

And, this Kit, along with all the kits in this collection is on sale until August 31st!

The video below is a recording from July so you can see just how it's done...

Don't miss out on this great sale of the Stampin' Up! Kit Collection!

In our fast-paced world of technology and instant messages, the simple act of sending a handmade card has a profound impact that often goes beyond words. When you take the time to create and send a handmade card, you're giving more than just a greeting; you're sharing a piece of your heart.

Crafting a card involves selecting the right colors, patterns, and designs that match the recipient's personality and the occasion. Crafting a card involves selecting the right colors, patterns, and designs that resonate with the recipient's personality and the occasion. When your recipients receive their cards, they are reminded of you and the effort you put into creating something unique just for them.

Today's project is a tag-fold card created with the Circle Sayings Bundle [161355] and would be so appreciated.  It's just like sending a smile in the mail; showing that you truly care about making the recipient's day brighter.

You can learn to make this tag fold by following this video tutorial.  It's a simple style and can work for any occasion.

Our world sometimes feels hurried and detached. The power of a handmade card represents a kind expression of human connection.  So, whether it's a birthday, a holiday, or just a random day, consider the impact you can make by sending a handmade card—a small, heartfelt gesture that carries so much significance.

Do you keep all those scrappy strips of card stock and patterned paper because you just can't bear to throw them in the trash?

Here's a solution!

In today's One Horse Open Sleigh Suite card project, you can see how some of these scraps were used.

First of all, I find that many of my leftover strips are basically the same width or very close.  Such is the case in this card example.  There were two strips of Pretty Peacock and a Gold Foil Sheets [132622] strip that were almost the same length and I knew I could make them work together.

So without too much explanation, you can see how these three strips were used instead of a background layer.

Try this simple technique with your leftover scrappy strips and your card design will be unique and fun!

"Dashing through the snow, in a one-horse open sleigh..."  Yes, Christmas 2023 is still a long time from now but it's not too early to start planning and creating like with this fun fold card with the One Horse Open Sleigh Suite.

If you are familiar with my bucket list post, you know the special significance of this stamp set to me.  It's fun to color and is a great companion to the One Horse Open Sleigh 6" X 6" Designer Series Paper [162118].

This card was featured in our LIVE on Facebook and YouTube this week.  Here's the recording with some details below the video.

Lisa's Inklings:

• The card base is 4 1/4" x 11" and scored at 4" and 6 3/4" on the long side.
• The scenic view from the One Horse Open Sleigh Designer Series Paper [162118] is cut 4" x 3 3/4" and 4" x 1 1/4". Refer to the video to see cutting specifics.
• For the inside sentiment, cut a piece of Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276] at 2 1/2" x 4".
• You will also need more Basic White for stamping and die-cutting the image and more of the card base color to back the sleigh/horse as seen in the video.
• The sentiment is stamped on a 1" strip the same color as the card base.  On this card, it's Boho Blue 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [161724].

This is a super simple fun fold but adds such a special touch to this Christmas card!

Now it's your turn! 

Create this fun fold then share it with us on our Ink and Inspirations Stampers Group on Facebook.  Not on Facebook? Send me a photo of your card via email and I will post it for you!

It's a fun fold birthday 2023 Christmas Card idea with the One Horse Open Sleigh Suite from Stampin' Up!  Join us to see this festive card!
Where: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/inkandinspirations
or YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/LisaBrownInk
When: Thursday, August 17th, 7 PM ET, 6 PM CT, 5 PM MT, 4 PM PT

On this card, we will create a split scene with the awesome 6 x 6 designer paper in this suite.  See you on Thursday evening!

Happy Friday! You are going to love this fun fold card with Stampin' Up! Les Shoppes Designer Series Paper!

At first glance, this is a sweet birthday card with some cute shops on the card front.  Wait until you get a look at the inside!

Look at this cute strip of shops that pops out when you open the card!  And, all of this from the Les Shoppes Designer Series Paper.  The stamped image on the card front is from the Celebrate with Tags stamp set.

This fun fold card was demonstrated in a LIVE video on Facebook and YouTube this week.  You can see the recording below.

Are you ready to create this fun fold birthday card for someone special?  Get your pack of Les Shoppes Designer Paper now!

I'm so excited about this Les Shoppes Designer Series Paper, I decided to shine this month's spotlight on it! You'll LOVE all of the great, creative possibilities using this collection of papers and a sentiment from the stamp set of your choice.

FREE TUTORIAL!
If you order this product online by August 14th, I will send you my FREE Les Shoppes Video Tutorial and Project Sheet ($15 value) as a special Thank You!

Click here to order and get ready to create a fun fold birthday card and a triple slider card for your family and friends!

It's a fun fold birthday card idea with Les Shoppes DSP from Stampin' Up! You will have to join us to see what's in "store" with this card!
Where: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/inkandinspirations
or YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/LisaBrownInk
When: Thursday, 7 PM ET, 6 PM CT, 5 PM MT, 4 PM PT

This project features our August Product Spotlight- Les Shoppes Designer Series Paper

Get a FREE Slider Card Tutorial when you purchase this pack of designer paper and join us Thursday evening LIVE for another fun project featuring another fun fold birthday card project with the Les Shoppes Designer Series Paper.