Wednesday, March 4, 2026

Easter Basket Slider Flip Card

 I found this fun fold card designed by Sue Campfield. I had to watch the video for the instructions, but it was worth it! (And, now YOU have the info!)  I just love this Suite of products (Easter Joy)!! This one also incorporates the gorgeous Pastel Shimmer paper in the Online Store that is just PERFECT with this Suite! This reminds me of a fold that we used to do years ago, but used the Word Window Punch for the opening rather than a die. Too much fun!




Measurements:  

  • Basic White: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2", 2 pcs @ 2 3/4" x 4 1/4", 2" x 6", 1 3/4" x 3 1/2" (inside), scraps
  • Balmy Blue: 2" x 3 3/4" (inside)
  • Pecan Pie: scrap
  • Pastel Shimmer (N)(OE): scraps
  • Easter Joy DSP (N): 4" x 5 1/4" (Summer Splash print), 2 1/2" x 4" (Pastel Plaid), 3" x 4" (Basket Weave print)
  • Pleasant Patterns DSP (N): scraps
To Make This Card:

  • Adhere Summer Splash print to White "postcard" card base.
  • Score 2" x 6" "mechanism" @ 2" - 2 1/2".  Crease with "Mountain Folds".
  • Take one of the 2 3/4" x 4 1/4" White pieces and die cut a small rectangle opening with the smallest Textured Notes Dies. Adhere this to the front of card with Dimensionals, placing one Dimensional in each corner ONLY.
  • Now, take the "mechanism". Place Tear & Tape on the 1/2" area between the creases. Also, place a strip on the UNDER side of the 2" area.
  • Now, take the other 2 3/4" x 4 1/4" White piece.  Adhere the Plaid DSP piece to the front.
  • Next, thread the "mechanism" through the opening in the attach piece, with the longest piece on the bottom, and the 1/2"/2" piece on top. Remove the backing on the 1/2" area and center and adhere to the layered White piece, with the fold even with the cut edge.
  • Now, center this piece to the one that is already attached. Remove the backing from the underneath end of the 2" area on the "mechanism", and adhere that to the base. Try pulling the tab so it flips the front! (Go check out her video for more info!)
  • That is now all done.  On to decorating!
  • Die cut that darling "basket" from the Basket Weave DSP.  
  • Die cut the "scallop" and one "egg" from the Lemon Lolly Shimmer, "grass" from the Pool Party Shimmer, and the "bow" and one "egg" from the Pretty in Pink Shimmer.
  • I also cut one (well, actually 2 - I didn't use one) from the coordinating Pleasant Patterns DSP.
  • Also, you'll need one "chocolate bunnny" stamped in Early Espresso onto Pecan Pie cardstock and cut with its' coordinating die.
  • Ok, now to put it all together!
  • Adhere the "grass" to the wrong side of the basket top.  Adhere the "scallop" to the front (I used Green Glue for both of these).  Add the "bow" with a Mini Glue Dot.  
  • Add the "basket" to the front "flap" with Dimensionals, making sure you leave the top open.
  • Next, add the "bunny" and 3 eggs. and the front is done!
  • For the inside, stamp images of your choice and die cut them out.  I decided to use one of the larger "bunnies" and the carrot. I colored them with Blends. You'll need to use a Craft Knife to cut a slit for the carrot.
  • After stamping the sentiment in Memento Black, I added the "bunny", and then adhered that to the Balmy Blue layer.
  • Add adhesive to the stationary part of the "mechanism" and adhere this layer.
  • Finish with a small Balmy Blue Gingham bow on the pull tab, and scattered Summer Splash Flat Pearls.

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Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Easter Basket Lift-Up Card

 I am just loving the Easter Joy Suite! Love the colors, love the designs, love the basket!! I will be using this Suite for Stamp Club when I get back, so I was having a play with it before I go!! Too much fun!  This card was designed by Wendy Lee, and is just too cute, with a neat, fun twist to a "regular" card!


Measurements:  

  • Balmy Blue: 1/4 sheet, 3" x 5 1/2" (flap), 3/8" x 2" (label), 1 3/4" x 3" (basket weave)
  • Basic White: 4" x 5 1/4"
  • Crumb Cake: 3" x 4"
  • Summer Splash: scrap
  • Lemon Lolly: 1 3/4" x 3" (basket weave)
  • Peach Pie: 1 3/4" x 3" (basket weave)
  • Pretty in Pink: 1 3/4" x 3" (basket weave)
  • Pecan Pie: scrap (bunny)
  • Easter Joy DSP (N): 2 3/4" x 4 1/2" (blue print), random "eggs"
To Make This Card:

  • Take the Balmy Blue "flap" piece and score at 3/4". Mountain fold, and crease well.
  • Place "blue" DSP onto front of flap.
  • Place Tear n Tape on "inside" of 3/4" area. Remove backing and "hook" over White layer, as shown - so it lifts up.
  • Now, you can adhere the White layer to the Balmy Blue "postcard" base.
  • Now to decorate the front flap!
  • Die cut "basket" from Crumb Cake cardstock, as well as "grass" from Summer Splash, and strips to weave from 4 colors.
  • Also, stamp small "bunny" in Early Espresso onto Pecan Pie scrap and die cut with corresponding die.
  • Carefully weave the 4 strips through the cuts in the basket (you can use as many strips and colors as you like!) Remember you need to start each stripe opposite of the previous one! Basket Weaving 101!
  • Adhere the "grass" to the wrong, top side of "basket"
  • Next, add "basket" to the front flap, as shown, with Dimensionals, leaving the "top" of the basket free.
  • Add the "bunny" inside the basket with a Dimensional.
  • Now, find a scrap of the DSP with the printed "eggs" and cut out 3. These are a little "free form" so I chose the one ones that look more like "eggs". Tuck those in the "basket", flush with the card.
  • If desired, stamp sentiment onto strip of Balmy Blue and trim at an angle.  Add to "basket" with Dimensionals.
  • Finish inside with sentiment centered under "flap".
  • Finish outside with Blue Gingham Bow and scattered Pearlized Faceted Dots.
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Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Sweet Bugs Ladybug Clean & Simple Card #2

 This idea is very similar to one I did in Poppy Parade, only it uses a different color palette, that I just LOVE! This one still uses the Cute as a Bug DSP, only the alternate color combo of Petal Pink and Old Olive! It makes awesome use of the DSP patterns in this color combo, and you just might have some scraps! So cute!


Measurements:  

  • Petal Pink: 1/2 sheet, 3" x 4 1/4" (arch)
  • Old Olive: 4" x 5 1/4"
  • Basic White: 2 1/2" x 3 3/4", scraps
  • Cute as a Bug DSP (N): 3 pcs @ 1 3/8" x 3 1/2" (different, coordinating patterns!)
To Make This Card:

  • Adhere Old Olive layer to folded Petal Pink card base.
  • Next, add the 3 pieces of DSP, evenly spacing them top to bottom & side to side.
  • Now, stamp the images in Memento Black ink and die cut with corresponding dies.  You'll need one "Reading Ladybug", one "Lily of the Valley", and 2 flowers/grass.
  • Color in the images with Flirty Flamingo, Petal Pink, and Old Olive Blends.
  • Die cut one "arch" in Petal Pink, and then a smaller "arch" in White using the Everyday Arches Dies.
  • Stamp sentiment of your choice in Old Olive ink, onto White "arch", and then mount this piece onto the Petal Pink arch.
  • To create the focal point.. I placed one "flower" near the bottom left corner of arch. Use the smaller Dimensionals. Next, I added the "Ladybug", and then I added the last "flower" a little below that oneall on Dimentionals. Lastly, you'll add the "Lily of the Valley" - tucked behind right flower. 
  • Next, place the completed "arch" onto the card front with Dimensionals.
  • Finish with Old Olive double twine bow, and Petal Pink Charming Dots, and a little wink of Stella on the flowers!.

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