Hello Harvest Offset Gatefold Card

Fun folds, like this offset gate fold card, are a great way to feature designer series papers, especially with larger prints and scenes. The Rustic Harvest Designer Series Paper in the 2022 July-December Mini Catalog is perfectly suited. It has larger patterns with fall squashes and gourds and large chrysanthemums that could almost fill the entire card front. 

 

You can cut the designer series paper piece in one continuous scene or cut three individual strips of designer series paper. For today's card, I cut the designer series paper in a large panel and then cut it into three individual l pieces to create continuous scene. 

The offset gate fold card is similar to the regular gate fold card. It keeps the same card base, but the front opening is moved to one side. You can move the opening to the right or to the left side of the card. You can hold the card vertically or horizontally, like in today's project.

Below are the measurements and supply list for this Hello Harvest offset gate fold card. 

Measurements

• Card Base: 4-1/4" x 11"; scored at 1-7/8" & 7-3/8" (Merry Merlot Cardstock)
• Designer Series Paper (cut 3): 4" x 4-7/8" and then cut into 3 - 1-5/8" x 4" pieces (Rustic Harvest Designer Series Paper)
• Square Mat: 2-3/4" x 2-3/4" (Merry Merlot Cardstock)
• Square: 2-1/2" x 2-1/2" (Basic White Cardstock)
• Pumpkin: 2-1/2" x 2-1/2" (Basic White Cardstock)
• Banner: 4" x 2" (Crushed Curry Cardstock)
• Sunflowers (stamp 3): 3" x 1" (Basic White Cardstock)
• Inside Mat: 4" x 5-1/4" (Basic White Cardstock)
• Cardstock Scrap to reinforce underneath of the sunflowers: about 1/2" x 1/2"

Supplies:

• #159634 Hello Harvest Stamp Set
• #159644 Hello Harvest Bundle
• #146979 Merry Merlot Cardstock
• #159276 Basic White Cardstock
• #131199 Crushed Curry Cardstock
• #159633 Rustic Harvest Designer Series Paper
• #132708 Memento Tuxedo Black Ink Pad
• #147112 Merry Merlot Ink Pad
• #147111 Mossy Meadow Ink Pad
• #100082 Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker
• #154897 Pumpkin Pie Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
• #154906 Soft Suede Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
• #154883 Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
• #141897 Clear Wink of Stella
• #154317 Painted Texture 3D Embossing Folder
• #118487 Clear Block A
• #117147 Clear Block B
• #118485 Clear Block D
• #118490 Clear Block H
• #104430 Dimensionals
• #102300 Bone Folder
• #103579 Paper Snips
• #110755 Liquid Glue
• #130148 Grid Paper
• #152392 Paper Trimmer
• #149653 Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine with the Specialty Plate
• #159643 Rustic Pumpkin Dies

The card closes by securing the left tail of the banner underneath a grouping of three sunflowers. I adhered the sunflowers in a cluster to a small scrap of cardstock to reinforce the strength of the closure. The card functions without the reinforcement, so the extra cardstock underneath the sunflowers is not essential.

 

I hope you give this offset gate fold card featuring the Hello Harvest Bundle a try! If you need supplies to make this fun fold card, please, shop my online store HERE. 

If you have any questions about today's project, please, don't hesitate to ask me. I am happy to help you with your stamping questions!

Thanks for stopping by! Have a great day!
Beth

Stamped and Sponged Beauty of Friendship Card

There are some times when we need encouragement or support in trying or difficult times. I created this card as a thinking of you and support card for those times. I was inspired by the beautiful trees and the bright sunny days that we have been having lately and how much joy a warm sunny day brings me. 

Looking up at the sky, seeing the trees circled around me and the sun above seemed like kind friends. The inside of the card is stamped with a tree in the lower left corner, leaving room for a comforting message.

The looking up at the tree and sun scene is created by first stamping the tree leaves and tree trunk images around the edges of the 2nd Mat. I knew where I wanted to place the sun, so I was careful to leave plenty of room for the sun.

Next I created a mask and a reverse mask for the sun. I used a piece of Basic White cardstock and die cut the 2nd smallest stitched circle from it. I kept both the circle die cut and the piece of cardstock. The piece of cardstock with the circle cut out of it will become the mask. I used a blending brush to sponge So Saffron ink through the mask to make a sun shape.

Then I removed the mask and replaced it with the reverse mask - the circle die cut. I added the tiniest bit of Stampin' Seal adhesive to the back of the circle die cut to temporarily attach the circle die cut to the 2nd Mat. The circle die cut will keep the ink from covering the sun area while I sponged the sky.

I lightly added Tahitian Tide ink to a blending brush and applied it to the 2nd Mat in a swirling motion. I left some areas with patches of the white cardstock showing through to give the idea of sunlight shining through a whisper of clouds.

The greeting with stamped on a piece of Basic White cardstock and added to the lower right corner of the 2nd Mat. The 2nd Mat was adhered to the center of the 1st Mat and then to the card front.

You can use sticky note paper or computer paper in place of the Basic White cardstock for the mask and reverse mask. I had cut an extra circle for another project that I ended up not using, so it was right next to me on my desk.

Below are the measurements and supply list for this stamped and sponged Beauty of Friendship card.

Measurements

• Card Base: 4-1/4" x 11"; scored at 5-1/2" (Thick Basic White Cardstock)
• 1st Mat: 4" x 5-1/4" (Early Espresso Cardstock)
• 2nd Mat: 3-5/8" x 4-7/8" (Basic White Cardstock)
• Greeting: 1/2" x 1-3/4" (Basic White Cardstock)
• Circle Mask/Reverse Mask: 2" x 3" (Basic White Cardstock, sticky note paper, or computer paper) - use the 2nd smallest stitched circle die
  

Supplies

• #154983 Beauty of Friendship Stamp Set
• #159229 Thick Basic White Cardstock
• #119686 Early Espresso Cardstock
• #159276 Basic White Cardstock
• #147089 Garden Green Ink Pad
• #159210 Tahitian Tide Ink Pad
• #147109 So Saffron Ink Pad
• #147114 Early Espresso Ink Pad
• #110755 Multipurpose Liquid Glue
• #152813 Stampin' Seal Adhesive
  
• #118485 Clear Block D
• #118490 Clear Block H
• #118489 Clear Block G
  
• #102300 Bone Folder
• #103579 Paper Snips
• #130148 Grid Paper
• #152392 Paper Trimmer
• #149653 Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
• #159183 Stylish Shapes Dies
• #153611 Blending Brushes 
• Optional: sticky note paper or computer paper
  

 

I hope you enjoyed today's card! I hope you give this stamped and sponged Beauty of Friendship card a try! If you need supplies to make this card, please shop my online store HERE. 

Thanks for stopping by!

Beth

 

Second Sunday Sketches #08 Starts Today!

It is time for another Second Sunday Sketches challenge! If you are new to Second Sunday Sketches, please review the rules here or below. Each second Sunday of the month, I will post a card sketch. A sketch is graphic or drawing of how the elements of a card are layed out.

You will then use the sketch as a guide to create your own card. Your card must be a new creation and reflect the challenge guidelines. Your card must include the major elements of the card sketch, such as the number of layers and the general position of the embellishments and/or die cuts. You can rotate the sketch for a top-folding card or for a side-folding card.

You choose the occasion and the color palette as well as the stamp set(s) and the embellishments. I do ask that you use Stampin' Up! products (current or retired).

The measurements will also be included in the blog post for each Second Sunday Sketches sketch challenge. You can use the measurements as given or increase them or decrease them. For example, if a greeting is stamped on a 1" circle on the sketch, but the greeting you choose is 1-3/4", then increase the size of the circle to 1-3/4". You can also change the shape. Instead of a circle, you can use an oval, a square, a daisy punch, etc.

The challenge will run from the second Sunday of the month until the last day of that month.

Below is December's card sketch.

Challenge Dates

December's challenge will run from December 8th, 2019 until December 31st, 2019 at 5pm EST.

If you would like to participate in the Second Sunday Sketches sketch challenge, please create a card using the sketch above and email me a photo of your card by December 31st, 2019 at 5pm EST with the subject line Second Sunday Sketches Entry.

Prize Drawing

The day after the last day of the month (January 1st), I will place all of the names of the participants in a hat and randomly draw a winner. The winner will receive a prize! The prize each month will change and will be announced at the start of each challenge. December's Second Sunday Sketches sketch challenge prize is Item #151193 Champagne Rhinestones (from the not yet released January-June Mini Catalog!!) and three hand-made cards from me.

Winner Announcement

If you are the winner, I will notify you by email. Please respond to my email with your complete mailing address, and I will mail you your prize! If the winner does not respond to my email within 7 days, I will draw another winner.

I will also post all of the entries on my blog (with your names attached to the photos) and the name of the winner.

Card Sketch Sample

Here is a sample of how I interpreted this card sketch using the Butterfly Gala stamp set (Item #148580).

Some Ideas on How to Make this Card Sketch Your Own

There are many ways to change this card to make it your own! You can add another cardstock mat, use Designer Series Paper, feature an embossing folder, move the 2nd mat up or down on the card front, change the 2nd mat from cardstock to a ribbon or use a mask, and more!

I am looking forward to seeing your personal take on the eighth Second Sunday Sketches sketch challenge! If you have any questions about this card sketch challenge, please let me know! I am happy to assist!

Happy Stamping!
Beth

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Butterfly Gala Thank You Card Supply List
Stamps	#148580 Butterfly Gala (Photopolymer)
Paper	#100730 Whisper White Cardstock #146986 Highland Heather Cardstock
Ink	#132708 Memento Tuxedo Black Ink Pad #147103 Highland Heather Ink Pad #148540 Light Balmy Blue Stampin’ Blend #144042 Light Calypso Coral Stampin’ Blend #144586 Light Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Blend #147031 Dark Flirty Flamingo Stampin’ Blend #146881 Light Highland Heather Stampin’ Blend #147909 Light Blackberry Bliss Stampin’ Blend #147936 Light Shaded Spruce Stampin’ Blend
Embellishments	#144220 Rhinestones
Tools	#152392 Stampin’ Trimmer #102300 Bone Folder #126200 Stampin’ Scrub #102394 Stampin’ Mist #110755 Tombow Mono Multi Liquid Glue Corresponding Clear Acrylic Blocks Sticky Notes

Butterfly Gala Thank You Card Measurements
	Paper	Dimensions
Card Base	Highland Heather Cardstock	4-1/4” x 11”; scored at 5-1/2”
1st Mat	Whisper White Cardstock	4-1/8” x 5-3/8”
Inside Mat	Whisper White Cardstock	4” x 5-1/4”