Three Z-Fold Cards

It’s Tutorial Thursday! Today I want to give you the measurements for three similar cards. They all have some sort of “z-fold” to them.

The first card I am calling the regular z-fold.

  • For the card base you will need to cut a piece of card stock with the Paper Trimmer to 8 ½” X 5 ½”. On the 8 1/2″ side the card stock will be scored at 4 ¼” and 2 1/8″.
  • The Snowflake Vellum will be cut to 4″ X 5 ¼” and 2″ X 5 ¼”.
  • Basic White Card Stock will be cut to 3″ x 4 ½”.
  • Matching card stock needs to be cut to 2 1/2″ x 3 1/8″.

For complete instructions please see the video at https://youtu.be/nZfUFjuCxCI.

The second card is called a skinny z-fold.

  • The base is cut to 4 ¼” X 11″ with the Paper Trimmer. On the 11″ side score at 5 ½” and 2 ¾”.
  • The mats need to be cut at 5 1/4″ X 4″, 2 1/2″ X 4″ (you will need 2), and 3 1/2″ X 2 ½”.
  • The Designer Series Paper needs to be cut at 5″ x 3 ¾” and 3 1/4″ x 2 ¼”.
  • The accent piece needs to be cut at 3 ¾” X 2 ¾”.
  • And finally the Basic White Card Stock needs to be cut at 3″ x 2″ and at 4 3/4″ X 3 ½”.

And last, but not least, is the double z-fold card.

  • The base needs to be cut to 4 1/4″ X 11″. On the 11″ side score at 2 ¾” and at 5 ½”.
  • The second base is cut to 3 1/4″ x 9 ¾”. On the 9 3/4″ side score at 3 ¼” and at 6 ½”.
  • Then there needs to be two Basic White Card Stock squares measuring 3”.
  • Cut Designer Series Paper to fit and mat.

For full directions please go to https://youtu.be/nZfUFjuCxCI and to also see all three cards.

When you create with this technique please post your finished projects to my page at https://facebook.com/StampingWithJoni.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Large Dies for Photos

It’s Wacky Wednesday where a product is used in a way it is not intended!

Not only can the large dies be used for tags or accents, but they can also be used to create a hole or background for a photo. Instead of filling the hole with a sentiment or stamped image fill it with a photo. This makes Christmas cards easy.

And here’s another option.

When you use this technique please post a photo of your finished projects on my page, https://facebook.com/StampingWithJoni.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Easy Photo Cards

It’s Technique Tuesday! I want to show you how to create super easy photo cards for the holidays coming up.

You simply use our Designer Series Paper to show off your photos.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Holiday Hours, Open Day Session, & More!

It’s Management Monday! Here’s what’s happening this week and maybe a bit beyond.

Holiday Hours

I am taking Monday and Tuesday off. I will be back Wednesday, closed Thursday, and back Friday and Saturday.

Open Day Session

Come on out to finish your Christmas cards, stop by and say hello, ask questions, or pick up an order. If you’ve been wanting something online and don’t want to pay the shipping this is when you can pick up too. Please, if there is preparation or you want something pulled for you, let me know ahead of time. Otherwise there is no need to RSVP.

December Online Craft Class

Club Order Bonus

For this Club from November 16-30 order $50 or more in product with host code 4QUEJUAS or using the link https://www.stampinup.com?hostcode=4QUEJUAS to qualify. (You can also place your order directly with me but it will not be submitted until December 1.) There is no commitment unlike past Clubs. There is simply a bonus. To read more details about Club please go to https://stampingwithjoni.wordpress.com/cluborderbonus.

Online Shopping

My retired stamp sets as well as finished projects are now available online! There is not an option for local pick up except during the Open Day Session. Go to https://stampingwithjoni.wordpress.com/shop/ to take a look.

Host Availability

Are you missing in-person classes? Well, now you can choose everything. When you choose to be a host you get to pick exactly what you want: your location, your food, your projects, and your free products.

So let me know where I am going and when. I look forward to what ideas you have to share with me!

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Taking a Minute

It’s Sabbath Sunday! Today is the day to rest so you can be recharged for the week.

Sometimes you need to change up your routine and take some extra time off. My daughter, Tara, will be in town for a few days so I am taking Monday and Tuesday off. I will be back Wednesday, closed Thursday, and back Friday and Saturday.

This post is not only to tell you about my holiday hours this week, but also to remind you to take some time to enjoy the ones closest to you.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Club Order Bonus & Last Chance List

It’s Sale Saturday!

To read about the details for the Club Order that requires no commitment please go to https://stampingwithjoni.wordpress.com/cluborderbonus/.

To see if you also qualify for the Club Order Bonus please go to https://stampingwithjoni.wordpress.com/cluborderbonus/.

Starting on December 1 you can order from the Last Chance List! If you didn’t receive your copy please contact me so I can send it to you.

My personal Last Chance List will be coming out this weekend for my Team, Wednesday the 23rd for my VIP’s, and Monday the 28th to all Crafters.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Call a Friend!

It’s Friendship Friday! This is the day to focus on giving back or paying it forward.

I have to remind you to stay connected. I recently had a friend who called just to check in. She thought that she hadn’t heard from me for a minute so she thought she’d better see why I was quiet. It turned out I was preparing and packing to go to OnStage last week. But I am so glad she did. I got to share excitement instead of bad news (which is why I am usually quiet).

Just a reminder to share your good news as well as the bad with your friends.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Pop Up Card

It’s Tutorial Thursday! Today I want to show you how to create a pop up card.

The pop up portion of the card is in the middle, not on the front.

For this card you will need:

  • Thick Basic White Card Stock cut with the Paper Trimmer to 4 ¼” X 11”. On the 11” side scored at 5 ½”. This is your card base.
  • Shaded Spruce Card Stock cut to 3 ¾” X 10 ½”. Notch pop ups. Tip: Use post-it note so you know where to stop for more even cuts. Attach with Stampin’ Seal on both ends only. Refer to video for more detailed directions.
  • Basic White Card Stock cut to 3 ½” X 3 ½”. You will need two of these. This measurement may change. You will need to measure across and down from where the notch or pop up starts to the bottom. Make sure to take off 1/2″ from both sides to get the proper mat. Stamp with greeting (sample uses Evening Evergreen Ink) for inside from the Speedy Recovery Cling Stamp Set. (To order this stamp set simply use the link https://www.stampinup.com/products/speedy-recovery-cling-stamp-set-english?hostcode=4QUEJUAS that will be good through November 30.)
  • Accent pieces for tissue box on pop up. Stamp in Evening Evergreen on Basic White Card Stock and then cut out with Snips. Attach to pop up with Mini Glue Dots. Then cut a tissue and attach to the tissue box with Mini Glue Dots.
  • Cut the front Shaded Spruce Card Stock to 3 ¾” X 5” with the Paper Trimmer. This is the outer mat on the front of the card. Attach with Stampin’ Seal.
  • Cut the Basic White Card Stock to 3 ¼” X 4 ½” with the Paper Trimmer. Stamp the flowers and words in Evening Evergreen Ink. Then use a Blender Pen to color the flowers and leaves. The heart is colored with the Dark Sweet Sorbet Stampin’ Blends. Then attach to outer mat with Stampin’ Seal.

To see the other card as well as to get full instructions please go to the video at https://youtu.be/UzZionzaMQ0.

When you create a similar card using this pop up technique please post the finished project on my page at https://facebook.com/StampingWithJoni.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Candy Canes for Letters

It’s Wacky Wednesday where a product is used in a way it is not intended!

Do you remember me saying to look at your products sideways and upside down as well as the correct way? I hope so. Well today we are looking at the Sweet Candy Canes Bundle to make letters. If you would like to order this bundle please use the link https://www.stampinup.com/products/sweet-candy-canes-bundle-english?hostcode=4QUEJUAS. (This will also qualify you for the Club Order Bonus.)

The candy canes need to be stamped and then cut out. Make sure to pay attention to the direction the curve or crook of the cane is going. They can then be used to form the word “joy” in this case.

What other words can you see?

If you would like to make this card and two others then plan on coming out on Saturday. Today’s the last day to reserve your seat.

When you use this technique please post your photo of your finished project on my page, https://facebook.com/StampingWithJoni.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

If All Else Fails…Bleach It!!!

It’s Technique Tuesday! Today I want to bring back an oldie…bleaching.

Our card stock with Stampin’ Up! is dyed all the way through so it makes it interesting when bleaching it.

To do this project you will need:

  • a paper plate
  • paper towel (preferably with no print or ink on it)
  • a splash of bleach
  • stamp
  • colored card stock

For this specific card I took Shaded Spruce Card Stock and stamped leaves on it to resemble eucalyptus leaves to go with the koala. The ink I used was bleach.

To prepare the “ink pad” I took a paper plate and a paper towel. I folded the paper towel until the entire thing fit inside the edges of the plate. I then poured bleach on the towel until it was just more than damp. Then you take your stamp and “ink” it with the bleach. The towel on the plate is a modified ink pad.

After stamping make sure you set your card stock aside and allow it to dry for about 15 minutes. As it dries you will see the colors come out from the core of the card stock. For instance, Shaded Spruce has somewhat of a yellow undertone. So, as you can see, the stamped images became lighter with a slightly yellow tone.

When your card stock is dry, decorate and use just like you would a stamped mat.

Have you created with this technique before? When you do create a project with this technique please post your photo on my page so others can get ideas too. My page is at https://facebook.com/StampingWithJoni.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂