Fairless Stampin' Flair: FOREVER FOREST SYMPATHY CARD

This week I will be featuring the Forever Forest Stamp Set and Dies, and today's card is a simple Fun Fold.

There are different versions of the Side Step Fun Fold, but this has to be the easiest that I've found. Some require complicated cutting and scoring, but not this one. A big shout out to Connie Stewart from the Creativate Team for showing this simpler version.

I made it even quicker and easier by using the Thoughtful Journey Designer Series Paper (DSP). The only stamping was the sentiments.

Since the Forever Forest stamp set does not include sentiments, my sentiments are from the Unbounded Beauty Stamp Set from the current catalog. This set has quickly become my go-to sentiment set as it has a great variety of sentiments with coordinating ones for the front and inside of the cards. Check it out by clicking on the image in the Product List below.

This simple version of the Side-Step Fun Fold is actually made with two separate card "bases". For all the details, you can download a copy of my FREE TUTORIAL by using this link.

I know the Fresh Freesia Tree is a bit of a "unique" color for a pine tree but I liked the little pop of color it gave, so I figured "why not"? It's my card, and I can take creative liberties, right?

I made the tree using two layers of cardstock to give it a little extra support where the top extends above the side-step folds. Adhesive sheets are excellent when adhering detailed die cuts like this tree together. But, if you don't have adhesive sheets, you can always use a little sponge to apply Multi-Purpose Glue to one of the layers.

Since there is no "inside" to this card, the backside works great as a place to write your message. I used another strip of the DSP to add a bit of extra decoration, and again the sentiment is from Unbounded Beauty. The die cut tree on the card front adds a little more interest to the back as it is peeking above the fold.

The beautiful Thoughtful Journey DSP is one of the collections that is 15% off during August. This DSP is gorgeous and is wonderful to make quick and simple cards because the scenic designs do most of the work for you. I love it so much I bought a 2nd pack!