This week I will be featuring the Friends for Life stamp set and dies. This bundle is part of the Full of Life Suite of products in the 24-25 Annual Catalog. These products are also on the Last Chance list so once they sell out, they will be gone forever. So, let's give this set some love this week!
Today's card is a Double Pocket Fun Fold Card. This is one of the easiest Fun Folds you will ever find. It is made from one sheet of 8-1/2" x 11" Designer Series Paper (DSP). I showed how to make the Fun Fold on a recent Learning with Friends. If you missed the video you can always watch the replay. I think it will be worth your time so you can see just how easy the Double Pocket card is to make.
Since it is so easy to make the Fun Fold portion of the card you will have plenty of time to "decorate" it to your hearts content. Afterall, isn't decorating a card the most fun part of the process?
This Fun Fold was made with the Wildly Flowering DSP which is part of another Suite that also found its way to the Last Chance List.
I decorated the front of the card using die cuts made from both the Friends for Life Bundle and the Wildflower Designs Bundle. The card for the pocket was made with a brand new OnLine Exclusive called Textured Notes Dies. Love these!
For the inside of the card I decided to decorate both sides. On the left side I used the pretty open-work heart die from Friends for Life to make the white heart, and for the right side I layered the two "friend" script dies.
The card for the pocket was stamped with Moody Mauve Hearts and the Friends for Life "Love You" stamp. It seemed like it was still missing something, so I stamped over it with the "swoosh" stamp using Wild Wheat ink that was stamped-off TWICE. This was exactly the little pop of color that the panel needed.
I hope you will try to make one of these simple fun folds. My main hint for this Double Pocket Fun Fold is that non-directional Designer Series Paper works best. If you use directional paper, some areas are going to be upside down or sideways. Check out the video for more information.
A list of the products used is shown below, but remember, several are on the Last Chance List so they are only available while supplies last. But remember -- even though I would love to have you purchase products from me -- my best advice is to USE WHAT YOU HAVE!
Today is the Crafty Collaborations Share it Sunday Blog Hop. If you are hopping along with us today, or catching up after the Holiday, Welcome.
All this week I will be featuring the Heartfelt Hexagon Bundle from the January - April Spring Mini Catalog. This bundle is on the Last Chance Sale, but the individual stamp set and punch will continue to be available -- just not at the 10% savings Bundle Pricing. As you will see this week, it is a very versatile bundle which can be used to make quick and easy cards.
My card today features the Let's Go Fishing designer series paper and a special technique called Embossed Embossing. If you aren't familiar with the technique, you can watch my Learning with Friends video to see how quick and simple it is.
As I mention in the video, I used the "reverse side" of the Cane Weave embossing folder for the technique. By "reverse" side, I mean using the side opposite from the Stampin' Up! logo.
The Boho Blue mat behind the sentiment was made by punching a hexagon with the Heartfelt Hexagon punch and then cutting it in half and separating the two pieces slighting to create a little border.
Everything else is very basic with this card. The designer series paper (DSP) really does the rest of the work. The Wavy Trim is also on the Last Chance List for 10% off the regular Price. The Last Chance Sale starts on April 9, so if you like this trim, stock up before it is gone forever.
I used the same Let's Go Fishing DSP to add some color to the inside of the card.
The sentiment is from Go to Greetings. This truly is one of my "go-to" stamp sets, and I love the simple versatility and beautiful fonts. I will miss it, as it is also on the Last Chance list.
For more information or to purchase any of the products used, click on any of the images below, and you will be taken to my Stampin' Up! store.
Now, if you are ready for some more awesome creativity, hop along with these amazing demonstrators to see what they are sharing on this Easter Sunday.
Yesterday was an exciting day for those of us who love Stampin' Up!
Demonstrators were able to watch the reveal of the New Color Refresh at a LIVE Facebook event. But the fun didn't stop there! The Last Chance list was also made available, and we were able get our first peek of the new 2023 - 2024 Catalog. I'm still trying to absorb it all!
I cannot yet share the catalog, but I can share the Color Refresh information and the Last Chance Lists.
Watch this short video to learn more about the Color Refresh.
Which is your favorite new color? Which is your favorite returning color? Which retiring color are you most sad to have to say goodbye to?
Below is a quick reference of the retiring colors. I'm only showing the cardstock, but obviously, the coordinating inks, markers and accessories will also retire. See the complete Last Chance List for all retiring products.
Demonstrators were also provided with copies of the Last Chance Lists for the January - April Mini Catalog and the 2022 - 2023 Annual Catalog. To see all the products that will retire on May 1, 2023, please use the links below.
It is important to note that the SALE PRICES on retiring products do not go into effect until April 4, 2023.
If you have any questions, please ask! I'm here to help.
![Friends For Life Bundle (English) [ 163365 ]](https://assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/163365s.jpg "Friends For Life Bundle (English) [ 163365 ]")
![Textured Notes Dies [ 165555 ]](https://assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/165555s.jpg "Textured Notes Dies [ 165555 ]")
![Wildflower Designs Dies [ 163333 ]](https://assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/163333s.jpg "Wildflower Designs Dies [ 163333 ]")
![Wildly Flowering 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [ 163323 ]](https://assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/163323s.jpg "Wildly Flowering 12\" X 12\" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [ 163323 ]")
![Moody Mauve 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 161723 ]](https://assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/161723s.jpg "Moody Mauve 8 1/2\" X 11\" Cardstock [ 161723 ]")
![Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166780 ]](https://assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/166780s.jpg "Basic White 8 1/2\" X 11\" Cardstock [ 166780 ]")
![Misty Moonlight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 153081 ]](https://assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/153081s.jpg "Misty Moonlight 8-1/2\" X 11\" Cardstock [ 153081 ]")
![Wild Wheat 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 161725 ]](https://assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/161725s.jpg "Wild Wheat 8 1/2\" X 11\" Cardstock [ 161725 ]")
![Wild Wheat Classic Stampin' Pad [ 161651 ]](https://assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/161651s.jpg "Wild Wheat Classic Stampin' Pad [ 161651 ]")
![Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin' Pad [ 153118 ]](https://assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/153118s.jpg "Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin' Pad [ 153118 ]")
![Moody Mauve Classic Stampin' Pad [ 161649 ]](https://assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/161649s.jpg "Moody Mauve Classic Stampin' Pad [ 161649 ]")
![2023–2025 In Color™ Opaque Sparkle Dots [ 163782 ]](https://assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/163782s.jpg "2023–2025 In Color™ Opaque Sparkle Dots [ 163782 ]")
![Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [ 149653 ]](https://assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/149653s.jpg "Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [ 149653 ]")
