Funky Folds Hop ! ~ February

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Welcome to the Funky Folds Hop ~ and the first hop of 2026!! We are 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!! So today I offer a ‘Pop-Out Gatefold Card in two sizes.

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Inspire. Create. Stamping Challenges # 208

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The challenge this time is to create a card from a sketch, I kinda like using sketches as it gives you a start to creating. During the video I am working out how things should go and the sizes for my pieces etc.

I am also continuing with my goal to use different ideas, techniques and products that I may not have used before and to that end today I used some ephemera cutouts left from another project – I am pretty happy with how it turned out !

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DIY Sparkle Paper Technique

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Today I share a technique I tripped across while working out how to use a pot of glitter paste. I am really quite thrilled how it turned out. The sparkle paper technique adds a touch of elegance and sophistication to my card, the video, guides you through the step-by-step process of creating this beautiful birthday card, from preparing the materials to adding the final touches.

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Happy Thanksgiving

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It is exactly one year ago today that we arrived back to live in the UK after 23 years in the US! That time has simply flown by and I am sincerely thankful that we have been able to keep in contact with our friends in the US as well as settling in our new lives back here and spending time with family which was our principle reason for returning. Although Thanksgiving is not recognised here in the UK we are cooking our Thanksgiving Lunch as I write this!

Today I am sharing a masculine themed card ~ always a challenge for me, but I have invested in some new stamp sets that are more ‘fella’ oriented and was quite chuffed with the result!

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Oranges and Lemons Stencil and Masking Techniques

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Learn the art of stencil and masking techniques to elevate your card making skills! Today’s card and video, I take a simple mask and some inks to create a fresh and bright design. Adding textures and patterns, stencil and masking techniques are a game-changer for card craft enthusiasts. I also share how to use blending brushes to achieve a seamless blend of colors and create stunning background for your cards. 

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