Gingerbread and Peppermint Floating Gatefold Card

I'm not sure what it is about Fancy Fold cards, but I find myself drawn to making them over plain flat cards. I think it's the challenge of making something that literally pops in your face. These floating gatefold cards do just that - they pop as soon as you open them.

They are relatively simple to make, they just take a little time and consideration when placing the floating pieces inside to ensure that you can still open and close the card easily.

On the front of the card started by using some of the Gingerbread and Peppermint DSP for the base layer. I've then used some of the cards from Gingerbread and Peppermint Memories and More card pack to form the sentiment on the front of the card.And finally, I've used some left over biscuits from the wreath last week (you can see it here if you haven't seen it before) with some Rhinestones to finish it off. 

 

Inside, I've stamped the card with one of the sentiments from the Frosted Gingerbread stampset and placed some more biscuits on layers of cardstock and the Gingerbread and Peppermint DSP.  To make them float, you need a 4" long piece of card (Width doesn't really matter as long as it's not wider then the item's you want to float). Score this at 1", 2" and 3", then fold to create a square. Adhere the two open ends to the card - one to the flap and one to the base - opening and closing the card to make sure it will close and also open flat. When securing the floating square - make sure you line it up with the edge of the side flap so that it will close.

You may notice that the card does not close completely on it's own. Some people will make a belly band to help it close, however I've use mini magnets on the inside to secure my cards.

Here are some more variations to the same card, using different patterns from the DSP and different images from the card pack. Below I've included a list of the product's I've used in these cards, If you click on the link you will be taken to my online store where these are available for purchase.

I hope you've enjoy looking at the card's I've made. 

Until next time

Happy Crafting.

 

Product List

Gingerbread & Peppermint Suite Collection (English) [156275] $250.00	Frosted Gingerbread Bundle (English) [156807] $84.50	Gingerbread & Peppermint 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [156313] $20.00	Gingerbread & Peppermint Memories & More Card Pack [156326] $19.25
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653] $209.00	Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad [147084] $13.00	Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad [126953] $11.50	Rhinestone Basic Jewels [144220] $8.75
Real Red A4 Card Stock [106578] $15.25	Old Olive A4 Card Stock [106576] $15.25	Basic White A4 Cardstock [159228] $17.00	Cinnamon Cider A4 Cardstock [153083] $15.25

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Penguin Playmates Christmas Ornaments

Something I have discovered with making something new, is that once you start it's often difficult to stop! 

After making the Peaceful Prints Ornaments yesterday, Today I wanted to try to create another set of ornaments that were a bit different. So back to Pinterest, and there I found a tutorial for this ornament by The Paper Pixie. It is similar to the one I made previously - but it's longer, which will be perfect for those slightly larger gifts. 

I've decorated these ornaments using the Penguin Playmates DSP . You can see the DSP is two sided, one side with cute little penguins and friends, and the other side with different patterns. I've used the pattern side for my ornaments, but you could use either side. The Penguin Playmates DSP is only available for the next two days and you can only get by placing an order for $90 or more on my online store. So if you would like to receive this beautiful DSP you'd better place your order today. I've included a list of all the product's I've used to create these ornaments below. You can click on the images to go straight to my online store or you can use the add all to cart button to purchase all these items ready to make your own Penguin Playmate Christmas Ornaments. 

Here's a photo of the two different ornament's I've made with a chapstick for size comparison. You can see that today's ornament is about a third taller than the previous one. Both styles of ornaments open up at the top so you can stuff them full of goodies ready to be hidden on your Christmas tree.

 You can access the tutorial I followed here. You will notice that The Paper Pixie has placed DSP on the triangular inside folds, however I was happy to leave them empty. It's one of the things I love about making my own items - you can tailor make items to your own preferences.

I hope you've enjoyed looking at these ornaments, keep checking back because there will be more ornaments to come using different DSP and maybe even some different designs.

Until next time,

Happy crafting.

Product List

Penguin Playmates 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [158420] $0.00	Bone Folder [102300] $12.00	Paper Trimmer [152392] $44.00
Misty Moonlight A4 Cardstock [153086] $15.25	Just Jade A4 Cardstock [153084] $15.25	Soft Sea Foam A4 Cardstock [147012] $15.25
Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $7.00

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Peaceful Prints Christmas Ornaments

The Christmas Countdown is on in my family and we have worked out that there are less then 3 months until Christmas (Woo Hoo). 

I really wanted to make something different that could show case the Peaceful Prints DSP which are FREE with any order over $90 from my online store until the end of September (Which is only 3 days away so get your order in today).

When scrolling through Pinterest (THE ultimate procrastination tool) I discovered a tutorial for making these sweet little Christmas Ornaments which double up as a gift box! How awesome are these! 

I confess that they are also more than a little addictive and I may have made way more than I need but once you've made your first one, you will see that they are deceptively simple to make.

Here you can see how the top opens up and you can hide treats or small gifts inside ready to hang on the Christmas tree. It's the perfect way to hide gifts in plain sight and to stop those little items being misplaced!

I found the tutorial on how to make these really easy to follow and simple to understand, so instead of rewriting the tutorial, I'm going to give you think to Mixed up Craft's blog where you can watch and follow along yourself.

I've included below a list of the item's ive used to make these Ornaments, so please click on the links to purchase them through my online store.

Until Next time,

Happy Crafting.

Don't forget Sale-a-bration ends in 3 days so get your orders in today to qualify for the freebies.

 

Product List

Paper Trimmer [152392] $44.00	Peaceful Prints 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper [156628] $0.00	Cherry Cobbler A4 Card Stock [121681] $15.25	Garden Green A4 Card Stock [108605] $15.25
Sahara Sand A4 Card Stock [121695] $15.25	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $7.00	Whisper White 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon [151326] $13.00	Cherry Cobbler & Gold 1/2'' (1.3 Cm) Metallic Ribbon [156312] $14.00

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Counting sheep simple card

One of the books I love to read to children is "Where is the Green Sheep" by Mem Fox and the Counting Sheep Stampset reminds me of this book so much. I love the little dancing happy sheep so made some quick and simple cards featuring this stamp.

I've used the Beautifully Penned DSP for the background of each card, and changed up the colours to create a rainbow flock.

You can get both the Beautifully Penned DSP and the Counting Sheep stampset for FREE with any order over $90 (Or $180 for both items) placed from my online store before Thursday 30th September 2021. That's only 4 days away so get your order in today.

Stampin' Hack

A quick stampin' hack for you today - did you know you can use your stampin' blends markers to change the colour of the rhinestone basic gems? This way you create gemstones to match the colours on your card.

Don't forget only 4 days of SALE-a-bration left for 2021.

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Here's a list of the items I've used to create these cards, you can click on any item and be taken directly to my online store or you can click the select all button at the bottom of the page and place all the items in your cart.

Counting Sheep Cling Stamp Set (English) [156591] $0.00	Beautifully Penned 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [156630] $0.00	Stitched So Sweetly Dies [151690] $56.00	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653] $209.00	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $10.00	Versamark Pad [102283] $16.50
Basics Embossing Powders [155554] $31.00	Heat Tool [129056] $50.00	Stamparatus [148187] $85.00	Pumpkin Pie A4 Card Stock [108601] $15.25	Pumpkin Pie Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154897] $15.50	Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad [147086] $13.00
Flirty Flamingo A4 Cardstock [141421] $15.25	Flirty Flamingo Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154884] $15.50	Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin' Pad [147052] $13.00	Highland Heather A4 Cardstock [147010] $15.25	Highland Heather Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154887] $15.50	Highland Heather Classic Stampin' Pad [147103] $13.00
Granny Apple Green A4 Cardstock [147014] $15.25	Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154885] $15.50	Granny Apple Green Stampin' Pad [147095] $13.00	Basic White A4 Thick Cardstock [159230] $14.25	Rhinestone Basic Jewels [144220] $8.75

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