Funky Folds Hop ! ~ July 2026

July 7, 2026June 28, 20262 Comments

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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 🙂

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Inspire, Create Challenge # 219

July 5, 2026July 3, 2026Leave a comment

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ooooooo it is a tough one this month, a colour challenge using Yellow, Pink and Orange!! I guess it kinda lends itself to something floral but I gonna try and not do that……….. wish me luck!!! As I explain in my video, this idea was from my husband !!! He said………. ‘how about’………….. and so I did!!!!!

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Clever Coloring Technique for Handmade Birthday Cards

June 30, 2026June 28, 2026Leave a comment

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If you are like me and not so good at coloring – today’s technique is a great one for you! Once again I am using some simple supplies, Stamps, Ink & Paper to create the card – so you should be able to use the idea with supplies from your own stash. I have used pinks, lavenders and greens for mine and used a birthday greeting but this would make a great thank you card in any colors you have.

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Ink Smooshing ~ Embossing Folder Technique # 3

June 26, 2026June 22, 2026Leave a comment

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It is a while since I last shared a technique using embossing folders. I really enjoyed working with this one but was not quite sure what it is called. As you will see from the video you kind draw or ‘smooch’ the ink pad across the card………….. so that is what I called it!

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Alcohol Markers on Handmade Cards ~ Colouring Techniques

June 12, 2026June 12, 2026Leave a comment

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While working thru today’s video it occurred to me that there are a number of different ways to add colour to your cards stamped images or to die cut pieces. So I am using today’s card as the first in the series where I am using alcohol markers to colour my image. So look out for some more coloring techniques over the coming weeks.

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Inspired by a Sketch ~ Challenge # 217

June 9, 2026June 9, 2026Leave a comment

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Today I am sharing a card as part of a challenge. The inspiration is a card sketch, which is always very handy if you are struggling for a starting point in your card creations. I have kept the card very simple just using Stamps, Ink and Paper with a little ribbon and some embellishments. The only piece of equipment is my paper trimmer/scorer, so you could make it with the minimum of supplies by checking out the video below.

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2026 Flip Over Desk Calendar ~ June 2026

June 2, 2026May 31, 2026Leave a comment

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For the last 5 – 6 years I have designed and enjoyed making my flip over desk calendar for the ladies who came to my classes. As I have done for the last few years I am going to be sharing one at the start of each month. Like last year, I recognize not everyone is into making 3D items so have created a card for each month, using elements from the calendar for that month and included a video to show how I went about making the card.

So today I share, Shimmering Butterflies

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Easy Handmade Cards: Using Up Those Leftover Scraps

May 22, 2026June 10, 2026Leave a comment

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As I explain in today’s video I have been experimenting with hot foiling , a technique that has been around quite a while but is new to me. As with all new techniques you have to practice to find the way it works best for you and your tools. After a morning of playing I ended up with some interesting results which I could not bring myself to just throw away, so I pulled out some other scraps of paper and card with a few embellishments and worked my way thru today’s card!

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Mixed Technique Card with Neutral Layers & Florals

May 15, 2026May 15, 2026Leave a comment

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I used a number of different simple techniques on todays card, some stamping, some stenciling and some punch art. I kinda wanted to work with neutral shades rather than bringing in colour. Although I have used a ‘thinking of you’ sort of greeting I think this design / layout would work for any occasion if you change up the greeting and you could bring in other colours as well. 🙂

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Pretty Dancer Fun Fold Birthday Card Idea

May 5, 2026April 30, 2026Leave a comment

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As I said at the beginning of today’s video I said I was in the mood for creating something pretty using a new ‘dancing’ die. I chose some delicate decorative paper with frilly frame and a soft pearly finish for my dancer!

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