Funky Folds Hop ! ~ May 2026

May 7, 2026May 4, 20266 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!! My fold is a little different this month as I have shared a 3D gift box which includes a ‘funky fold’ within it! As usual there is a video as well as a free downloadable recipe for you to follow.

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Make Your Christmas Gift Tags Look Expensive!!

November 22, 2025November 21, 2025Leave a comment

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As I said in my video, gift tags are always the last thing I remember to get at this time of year and when I go looking last minute there is very little choice left if any at all!

I started early this year and have made my own, using different techniques that make them look expensive and special (although they only cost pennies in supplies)

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Funky Folds Hop ! ~ November

November 7, 2025November 6, 20254 Comments

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We don’t have a specific theme ” anything goes” it is all about the fold!! Todays card does double duty, as a Christmas Card as well as a gift card holder !

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Pretty Mini Tissue Box ~ great for Craft Fairs!

July 30, 2024July 24, 2024Leave a comment

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What a great way to dress up a simple packet of tissues! and a great item if you do craft fairs. I took a simple pocket packet of tissues, some card and decorative paper and better yet …… the box is refillable!!

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I Love Ribbon on my Card Projects

July 14, 2024July 14, 2024Leave a comment

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If you follow me you probably know I love to use ribbon and twine wherever possible, often time it is ribbon that will help me decide my color combo. I share a lot of my creations here but from time to time I like to use some of the material that Stampin’ UP! shares with its demonstrators. I have added links to my Mastering Ribbon videos which share the various techniques that you can use your ribbons for!!

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Treat Packaging for All Occasions

March 28, 2024March 23, 2024Leave a comment

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We all have an occasion to package up some treats, whether they are edible or non-edible pretty packaging is so very easy when you use the Square Pillow Boxes. They are easy to stamp images as well as heat emboss or simply adding some decorative paper or ribbon. Today I am sharing 3 of the boxes with different themes……. and there is a video to go with it!!!

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Notecard with Folder Gift Idea

March 18, 2024March 11, 2024Leave a comment

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Time for a 3D project, this will make a wonderful gift for a hostess, co-worker, teacher or an item to sell in a craft fair if you are into that.

My version has 3 notecards with envelopes but I think I could squeeze at least one more into the folder without too much trouble.

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Lighter Than Air ~ Card Ideas

January 22, 2024January 21, 2024Leave a comment

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Today I am sharing some of the beautiful creations by the artists at Stampin UP! and featuring the Lighter than Air Suite of products. It is not a set I have invested in myself……… yet! ……..but I wanted to show the wonderful ideas that can be made using the goodies!

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Christmas Table Gift Basket

December 5, 2023December 4, 2023Leave a comment

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There is something about a hand made gift – it means that you put thought, time and love into it especially for the person who is on the receiving end 🙂 So hand crafted packaging for a handmade gift is even better! In the video I explain how today’s project came about.

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Cute Stocking Stuffers

December 3, 2023December 3, 2023Leave a comment

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I think now is the time to think about stocking stuffers – todays 3D project would be a perfect little gift for putting in a Christmas stocking or as a little coworker gift, something for your hairdresser or even as a table gift for your holiday celebration. They are quick and easy to do and very economical as well!

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