Stampin’ Up! Painted Lavender Card for the SU Fun Fold Blog Hop

Welcome to the Fun Folds Blog Hop with Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrators!!

Hi, Stampers!

Fun folds make every handmade card extra special, and today’s blog hop is FULL of great ideas! Whether you’re looking for a unique way to surprise someone or just want to try something new, you’re in for a treat. I’ve teamed up with very creative SU demonstrators to bring you a lineup of creative, must-try designs. I began the search to find the perfect fun fold to showcase something really special. Once I found it, the search was on for the prettiest designer paper I had. When I found the Perennial Lavender, I knew that was the one, since I loved it at first sight and hadn’t used it in such a long time. So, it only made sense to pair it with its coordinating bundle, Painted Lavender. This bundle with the coordinating paper will always be one of my favorites so I can’t imagine it leaving my stash any time soon.

If you’ve been holding onto paper you adore, let this be your nudge — use it! Tell me: what’s the one product in your stash you loved at first sight but haven’t touched in forever?

My Secrets!

Let’s start with the card base…

• This Half Hexagon Pop-up card is such a great fun fold for you to try! I found the tutorial through the Facebook group called Laura’s Craft Room Tips & Tutorials, which I just recently discovered. I used some of her measurements but added more panels, so I will mark them as optional.
• Card Base:
  • Cardstock: 6-1/2 x 5, scored at 1″ on both sides of the 6-1/2″ side. DSP for the inside of this panel: 4-7/8 x 4-3/8 and 4-7/8 x 7/8 (2)
  • Cardstock: 10-3/4 x 1 (2): score both at 7/8, 2, 4-1/4, 6-1/2, 8-3/4, and 9-7/8. DSP 2-1/8 x 7/8 (6).
  • Once that was done, I adhered these all together.
  • Window Sheet: I cut my window sheet wider than Laura’s. It measured 4-3/4 x 1-1/2

Now, the FUN Part!

• So, beautiful paper needs its moment to shine, so all I had to do was create a focal image. With paper this pretty, I knew that I wouldn’t have to work too hard to find the right scrap of DSP.
• Firstly, I cut the wonderful frame from the new Framed Scenes dies from the Highland Heather cardstock.
• Then, I cut the scrap of Perennial Lavender paper and stamped the Painted Lavender sentiment in Highland Heather ink. Once that was done, I trimmed it to fit the frame and used Tear n Tape to adhere them together.
• After that, I stamped the little butterflies in Gorgeous Grap ink, then filled in the small amount of white space with Fresh Freesia Stampin’ Blends marker.
• Next, I cut out the branches from more scraps of DSP, then on the large one, I colored it with the Light Shaded Spruce Stampin’ Blends marker. Then, they were adhered to the card front.
• Finally, I added a few of the Tinsel Gems for a little sparkle.

Then, on the back…

• Back Panel:
  • Card Base Cardstock: 4-1/2 x 5 and white cardstock: 4-3/8 x 4-7/8
  • Optional: Side Panels Cardstock: 1 x 5 (2) and DSP 7/8 x 4-7/8 (2). It was difficult to tell from her photos, but I don’t think Laura covered them. However, I think the card looks much better by covering the tabs from the top and bottom strips.
  • On the white cardstock, I stamped the flowers in Highland Heather ink across the bottom of the panel.
  • Then, I stamped the sentiment from So Sincere stamp set in Highland Heather ink and cropped it out with the small Stylish Shapes die. I did add ink to the edge of the cut out sentiment, but, unfortunately, I grabbed the Fresh Freesia marker instead of the Highland Heather. I didn’t catch that till it was adhered to the card, but don’t think it’s too bad…
  • Lastly, I stamped more little butterflies and added them to the flowers and sentiment (with Tinsel Gem added).

Now, head to the Lineup below to see even more fun fold inspiration!

Lineup

1. Karen Finkle
2. Maria Mench
3. Su Mohr
4. Debbie Mageed <<you are here!
5. Beth McCullough
6. Kathi Ondus
7. Lisa Ann Bernard
8. Tara Carpenter
9. Michele Deschenes (Shelly)

I’m hoping to share my card with these challenges:

1. 613 Avenue Create
2. A Cut Above
3. A Place To Start
4. Allsorts
5. Beautiful Blossoms
6. Crafty Calendar 
7. Crafty Catz
8. Die Cut Divas
9. Ellibelle’s Garden Party
10. Pammie’s Inky Pinkies Challenges
11. The Paper Funday
12. A Perfect Time to Craft

So, what do you think of my card today? I love hearing from you!

Please leave a comment if you have any questions or comments about my project today.

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If you enjoyed my project today, please be sure to…

• Firstly, visit my Gallery and Fun Fold Gallery for lots of ideas, and…
• Enter the Creative Creases Challenge HERE with any fun fold card!
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• You can see My Secret Sale HERE
• Finally, you find out what’s new with SU HERE

My project supply list.

Want to place an order through me? Use the Demonstrator Locator to find me under “Debbie Mageed, Illinois” to place an order if you don’t already have a demonstrator. Your support is greatly appreciated!

Painted Lavender Photopolymer Stamp Set [162594] $20.00	Sketched Butterflies Cling Stamp Set (English) [163490] $26.00	Sketched Butterflies Bundle (English) [163492] $49.50	So Sincere Cling Stamp Set (English) [162283] $24.00	Perennial Lavender 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [162593] $12.50
Highland Heather 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146986] $11.50	Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin' Pad [147099] $9.00	Highland Heather Classic Stampin' Pad [147103] $9.00	Fresh Freesia Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [155518] $11.00	Shaded Spruce Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154903] $11.00
Painted Lavender Dies [162596] $32.00	Stylish Shapes Dies [159183] $30.00	Framed Scenes Dies [165396] $19.00	Tinsel Gems Three Pack [161624] $7.50

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