The challenge is Clear and Simple – for someone who relishes working out the technicalities of card making this is, indeed, a challenge. My interpretation also includes the idea that the supplies, techniques and equipment should also be simple so I have focused on using some decorative paper, ink and a couple of stamps (then went a little rogue by adding a few rhinestones 🙂 )
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Welcome to the Funky Folds Hop ~ a community for like minded paper crafters who love to make cards with funky folds and to share our ideas. Funky actually means “modern and stylish in an unconventional or striking way” so hang onto your hats and see what the talented artisans have to offer 🙂
We don’t have a specific theme ” anything goes” it is all about the fold!! Today I share a Pop Out card which has an anniversary theme but would work for any occasion, Oh and have given measurements for 2 different sizes 🙂
Continue readingYou need to watch today’s video on how I created this card ! I made several ‘unplanned’ changes to the design as I went along!!! But I dug myself out of them and am pretty pleased on how this card turned out!
Continue readingContinuing with my quest to try out new ideas and products todays square card uses humming bird themed decorative paper for its focal point and then some pretty die cuts to bring some extra elegance.
The result is a stunning hummingbird anniversary card that is almost too pretty to give away. With its elegant design and beautiful hummingbirds, this card is perfect for any couple celebrating their anniversary.
Continue readingYES…………. you read that correctly, today’s card was inspired by the dentist office. The colours in the waiting room and the floral display on the table set me thinking and the following day I worked thru the idea for the card. You just never know when inspiration will strike!!!
Continue readingI shared an anniversary card the other day (see link below) with die cuts and shimmer paint and promised I would share how I stumbled across the shimmer technique. Today’s card is an unusual size for me (I explain why in the video) and it is full of different techniques that can be used collectively and on their own to create an impact.
Continue readingUnderstandably, because it is summer there are a lot of wedding anniversaries in my circle of friends and family. Today I am sharing a card I made for a friend who, like me, took time to find the right fella and married a little later in life.
Continue readingThis just has to be one of my most favorist (its a word) color combos – Highland Heather with Soft Seafoam, they just go together in my mind, soft but fresh! This is a very quick and easy card to make using Stamps, Ink and Paper and has a bit of a WOW factor. #Simplestamping
Continue readingThe Bee My Valentine Stamp Set has lovely elements for a valentine card and you may think that it kinda has a bit of a limited life, however today I share a card that would be great for a birthday, anniversary or simply to send ‘just because’
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Once again I am thrilled to be taking part in the Ink . Stamp . Share blog hop. We are a group of Stampin’ Up!®️Demonstrators from around the globe here to bring you inspiration through creativity!
You will have either arrived from Tammy’s post or starting here ~ either way WELCOME . We do not have a theme, but each of the talented artisans showcase what they are working on at this time each month. There will be techniques, fancy folds, 3D, new products and ideas – a veritable treasure chest for you to draw on every month.
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