Two Clean & Simple Slimline Hues of Happiness Cards

 Looking for a quick, stunning slimline card?  Well, this one is it!  It is so fast and fun to make!  I used the gray wood tones from the soon to be retired Heart & Home DSP with the die cut flowers from the new, gorgeous Hues of Happiness DSP.  Different colored flowers along with different patterns and layers, create 2 completely different cards.  I paired them with the sentiments from the fun Biggest Wish stamp set and Voila!! My Mom designed one, and I designed the other, using our own personal tastes and color preferences.  Can you tell who designed which one??

Measurements:   

• Base (White or Smokey Slate): 7" x 8 1/2"
• Heart & Home DSP: 3 1/4" x 8 1/4" (Smokey Slate base), 3" x 8" (White base)
• Basic Gray: 3 1/4" x 8 1/4"

To Make This Card

• Score Basic White Base at 3 1/2". Fold in half. Crease well.
• Emboss Parakeet Party piece with Hive 3D embossing folder.  You will need to line it up and emboss, twice.  Attach to folded White base.
• Stamp and cut out a variety of "flowers" in Fresh Freesia and Highland Heather, as well as one or two "stems" in Parakeet Party.  The centers are Daffodil Delight.
• Stamp "sending" in Fresh Freesia and cut out with larger die.  Set aside.
• Now, just start arranging all onto card in a pleasing manner.  You need to stamp some of the flowers/stems directly onto the card layer and pop up several with Dimensionals.  I started on the left side and worked over to the right, adding the "sending" with Dimensionals fairly soon.
• I decided it needed a little "filler" , so stamped off the little "sprig" in Fresh Freesia.
• Finish with Brushed Brass Butterflies.

Product List

Blossoming Happiness Dies

[158823]

$32.00

Biggest Wish Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[155052]

$17.00

Hues Of Happiness 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[158822]

$12.00

Basic Gray 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[121044]

$9.25

Smoky Slate 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[131202]

$9.25

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$10.25

Basic Gray Classic Stampin' Pad

[149165]

$8.00

Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad

[147051]

$8.00

Hues of Happiness Flip, Flap Gate Fold Card #3

 Here is another version of the Flip, Flap Card, still using Hues of Happiness DSP, but with a portrait orientation!  This gives this Fun Fold a totally different look!

Measurements:  

• Fresh Freesia: 1/2 sheet, 2 pcs @ 2 1/2" x 4"
• Hues of Happiness (N) 2 pcs @ 2 1/4" x 3 3/4" (floral), floral die cuts
• Vellum: 2 1/4" x 3 3/4"
• Basic White: 4" x 5 1/4"

To Make This Card:

• Score Fresh Freesia base at 2 1/8 " from each end.  Crease well.
• Attach "floral" DSP  to Fresh Freesia cardstock "flaps/strips".  Attach TOP "flap/strip" to LEFT "gate" and BOTTOM "flap/strip" to RIGHT "gate".
• Place White piece on the inside of card. 
• Take the piece of vellum, and arrange 3 die cut flowers in a pleasing manner.  Stamp sentiment in Memento Black.
• Place adhesive onto Vellum behind flowers, and add one Mini Glue dot to each corner.  Adhere to top "flap".
• Finish inside as desired. 

Product List

Happiness Abounds Bundle (English)

[158824]

$49.50

Rainbow Of Happiness Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[157721]

$18.00

Hues Of Happiness 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[158822]

$12.00

Fresh Freesia 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[155613]

$9.25

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$10.25

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.00

Bone Folder

[102300]

$7.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$25.00

Mini Glue Dots

[103683]

$5.25

Hues of Happiness Flip, Flap Gate Fold Card #2

 Here is the other card that I made with the same fold, but different layout and folding of the flaps. This one uses more of the Die Cut Flowers with the same papers. I love how one Fun Fold can have so many looks!!  Here is this one!

Measurements:  

• Night of Navy: 1/2 sheet cut LENGTHWISE, 2 pcs @ 1 3/4" x 5"
• Hues of Happiness (N) 2 pcs @ 2 1/2" x 4" (floral),  2 pcs @ 1 1/2" x 4 3/4" (painted), floral die cuts
• Basic White: 4" x 5 1/4", scrap

To Make This Card:

• Score Night of Navy base at 2 3/4" from each end.  Crease well.
• Attach "floral" DSP to each side of "gate".
• Attach "painted" DSP  to Navy cardstock "flaps/strips".  Attach TOP "flap/strip" to LEFT "gate" and BOTTOM "flap/strip" to RIGHT "gate".
• Place White piece on the inside of card.  Stamp sentiment in Navy.  I also added a floral die cut.
• To finish the front, Attach 2 large, die cut flowers and leaves to each "flap" where is is adhered to its' "gate".  I added Opal Round centers.

Product List

Happiness Abounds Bundle (English)

[158824]

$49.50

Hues Of Happiness 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[158822]

$12.00

Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[100867]

$9.25

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$10.25

Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad

[147110]

$8.00

Opal Rounds

[154289]

$7.50

Bone Folder

[102300]

$7.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$25.00

Floral Envelope Gatefold

Here's the other fold that I am in LOVE with at the moment!!  It was our "Mystery Stamping" project/fold from my Retreat - Creativate, last weekend! This one uses the gorgeous, new Hues of Happiness DSP!  The flowers are just awesome, and most have coordinating DIES that will cut them out for you to use!! I LOVE this feature that SU! gives to us!!  Isn't it just beautiful..and a little more thought out! Can't wait to try a few more!

Measurements:  

• Night of Navy: 4" x 10 1/2", 3" square, scrap
• Granny Apple Green: 1/4 sheet
• Hues of Happiness (N): 6" x 6" (1/4 pc of 12x12), 2 pcs @ 2 3/8" x 3 3/4" (sm print), several die cut flowers and leaves
• Basic White: 3 3/4" x 5"

To Make This Card:

• Fold 6"x 6" pc DSP in half to form a triangle.
• On the "fold" side of this triangle, make a score line at 1/2".
• Score the Night of Navy piece at 2 5/8" from each end. Fold in to make "gate fold".  Crease well. Add smaller pieces of DSP to these "gates".
• Place this piece on top of folded triangle, with the long edge matching the fold. Center on card. 
• Now, take a pencil and make a mark on either side of the "gate fold" where the triangle extends past this piece.  Remove "base" and trim with Triangle DSP scissors.
• Next, add adhesive to INSIDE of "triangle" gluing both sides together to make one piece.
• Add Tear n Tape to the 1/2" score line on the "triangle".and adhere to the back of the "gate fold" piece. Fold into place so that the point of the "triangle" follows the edges of the "gate fold". Crease well with bone folder.
• Now, add the back quarter piece to folded card.
• Cut large "flower" and 2 "leaves" from DSP.  Attach to a stitched circle cut from the New Stylish Shapes. Attach to flap where desired.
• Add White piece to inside of card.  Add die cut flower and leaves as well as a sentiment in Night of Navy Ink..
• Finally, I added an Opal Round to the center of the flower, and wrapped and tied a piece of new Woven Metallic Ribbon around the top, and tied in a bow..
• Oh, I also helped hold the flap in place with 2 clear velcro dots.

Product List

Happiness Abounds Bundle (English)

[158824]

$49.50

Hues Of Happiness 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[158822]

$12.00

Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[100867]

$9.25

Granny Apple Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146990]

$9.25

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$10.25

Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad

[147110]

$8.00

Stylish Shapes Dies

[159183]

$30.00

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$4.00

Mini Glue Dots

[103683]

$5.25

Parakeet Party 1/8" (3.2 Mm) Metallic Woven Ribbon

[159196]

$9.00

Envelope Gatefold

 I "attended" a virtual retreat this weekend, and it was AWESOME! So many ideas that I want to try, so stay tuned.  So far, this is the only card I have completed, and that's only because it was the Mystery Stamping project that we did together! Boy, was that fun!!  You have a set of clues that guide you through the creation of the project.  The first clue is always the supplies!  I used the NEW Hues of Happiness Bundle and the NEW InColor Orchid Oasis!!

Measurements:  

• Orchid Oasis (N): 4" x 10 1/2"
• Starry Sky (N): 1/4 sheet
• 2022-2024 InColor DSP (N): 6" x 6" (1 sheet)
• Basic White: 3 3/4" x 5"

To Make This Card:

• Fold 6"x 6" DSP in half to form a triangle.
• On the "fold" side of this triangle, make a score line at 1/2".
• Score the Orchid Oasis piece at 2 5/8" from each end. Fold in to make "gate fold".  Crease well.
• Place this piece on top of folded triangle, with the long edge matching the fold. Center on card. 
• Now, take a pencil and make a mark on either side of the "gate fold" where the triangle extends past this piece.  Remove "base" and trim with Triangle DSP scissors.
• Next, add adhesive to INSIDE of "triangle" gluing both sides together to make one piece.
• Add Tear n Tape to the 1/2" score line on the "triangle".and adhere to the back of the "gate fold" piece. Fold into place so that the point of the "triangle" follows the edges of the "gate fold". Crease well with bone folder.
• Flip the flap up out of the way. Now, take a small stamp and the same ink color or VersaMark, and randomly stamp all over the 2 "gates".
• Now, add the back quarter piece to folded card.
• Stamp a sentiment and coordinating stamp onto White piece.  Adhere to inside of card.
• Finally, decorate the front flap, which will add weight to the flap, and help keep it closed.

Product List

Happiness Abounds Bundle (English)

[158824]

$49.50

2022–2024 In Color™ 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[159253]

$12.00

Starry Sky 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159263]

$9.25

Orchid Oasis 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159267]

$9.25

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$10.25

Orchid Oasis Classic Stampin' Pad

[159214]

$8.00

Iridescent Rhinestones Basic Jewels

[158130]

$7.50

Orchid Oasis 1/8" (3.2 Mm) Woven Metallic Ribbon

[159199]

$9.00

Water Painters

[151298]

$13.00

Tear & Tape Adhesive

[138995]

$7.00

Bone Folder

[102300]

$7.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.25