Creative Connections: Unleashing the Linked Together Card for an Exciting Fun Fold Blog Hop!

Greetings to the Fun Folds Blog Hop featuring Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrators!!

Hello, Stampers! Today we have an exciting blog hop featuring talented fun fold crafters, and I am certain you will relish the creativity this month. Below, there’s a sequence to facilitate your hopping experience to view all the inspiring projects from other inventive SU demonstrators. This fun fold is referred to as a Double Gatefold, a delightful twist on the standard gatefold. It was an excellent fold to explore with the new Linked Together bundle. I am enamored with the gorgeous patterned papers found in the Mixed Media paper pack from the upcoming mini catalog, available in January.

My Insights!

Let’s begin with the card foundation…

• First, this A2 card commenced with cardstock, trimmed to 5-1/2 x 12, and scored at 2, 4, 8, and 10. Then, I reduced each side panel down to the 2-3/4 mark along both edges.
• DSP #1: 1-3/4 x 5-1/4 (2 or 4)
• DSP #2: 1-3/4 x 5-1/4 (4)
• Tip: After cutting the DSP panels, I discovered the simplest method to ensure I angled the cuts correctly was to place the DSP behind the card base (securing it with a post-it) and mark the edge of the card base onto the DSP. This made it simple to trim it accurately along the straight edge.
• Cardstock or DSP Panel: 3-3/4 x 5-1/4 and white cardstock, 3-5/8 x 5-1/8 for the interior personalized message

Now, for the FUN Part!

• Once all the panels were affixed together and attached to the card base, I stamped “Happy Birthday” from the Unbounded Love set in Boho Blue ink onto the inside panel.

Next, moving on to the belly band…

• The belly band was crafted using Boho Blue cardstock, cutting a piece measuring 11 x 1, scoring it at 3″, and loosely wrapping it around the folded card, trimming the ends to allow an overlap of about 1-1/2″. I trimmed two pieces of the DSP to a width of 3/4″ and adhered them to the belly band.
• Next, I cut out the large square die from the Stylish Shapes collection. Subsequently, I stamped the “Enjoy” phrase from the new Linked Together stamp set and die-cut it using the lovely oval die from the matching die collection. A couple more ovals were cut to layer beneath the sentiment.
• After that was completed, I cut flowers and branches from white cardstock, then applied color to the flowers with Poppy Parade Stampin’ Blends.
• The entire panel was elevated using dimensionals on the belly band.
• Lastly, I added Faux Glass Dots at the centers of the flowers.

Now, proceed to the Lineup below to discover even more enjoyable fold inspiration!

Lineup

1. Beth McCullough
2. Mary Deatherage
3. Debbie Mageed <<< You are here!
4. Lisa Ann Bernard
5. Rae Burnet
6. Tara Carpenter
7. Kathi Ondus
8. Su Mohr
9. Karen Finkle

I’m showcasing my card with these challenges:

1. Allsorts
2. 613 Avenue Create
3. A Place To Start
4. Beautiful Blossoms
5. Crafty Calendar
6. Crafty Catz
7. Die Cut Divas
8. Ellibelle’s Crafty Wednesday
9. Krafty Chicks
10. Pammie’s Inky Pinkies Challenges
11. The Paper Funday
12. A Perfect Time to Craft
13. Try It On Tuesday
14. We Love Stamping

I appreciate hearing from you! Kindly leave a comment if you have any queries or thoughts about my project today.

If my project today brought you joy, please ensure to…

• First, explore my Gallery and Fun Fold Gallery for numerous ideas, and…
• Participate in the Creative Creases Challenge HERE with any fun fold card!
• Next, fill out this contact form to obtain a birthday card from me!
• Moreover, connect with me on Pinterest
• You can check out My Secret Sale HERE
• Lastly, discover what’s fresh with SU HERE

My project supply list ~ will be included soon!

Interested in placing an order through me? Utilize the Demonstrator Locator to find me under “Debbie Mageed, Illinois” to place an order if you don’t have a demonstrator already. Your support means the world!

Thanks for Scrolling to the End!

Wishing you all the best in the coming year! I cannot express my gratitude enough for your support this year and I hope to see you back next year.

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