Lurking inside this card is a secret... a special slot fold that creates a pocket for a gift card! This technique is actually really simple. You just need to score your cardstock, punch on the center score line, then fold the front and back so that the 'pocket' stays in the middle.
Fun, right? Plus the candy theme with the Sweetest Thing
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Hooray for the Retro Gift Card Box – Featuring Broadway Bound
Gift cards are ALWAYS in season - whether it's Christmas or pretty much any of the other 364 days of the year. This Retro Gift Card Box is a perfect way to dress up a gift - the Broadway Birthday box is just as much fun as the card that you put inside!
When I created this box for Stamps in the Mail Club this month, this birthday box was
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Stamping Made Simple: Explosion Box Candle Cards for Christmas
Is it a card? Is it a gift? Is it a candle? Survey says: all of the above! The Explosion Box Candle Card is a sweet way to share your love of crafting with someone special. And with Dashing Deer, this project is perfect for holiday greetings. Plus with Stamps in the Mail Club, it all arrives at your doorstep, ready to stamp!
I recently
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3 Proven Design Tips for Tag Front Card Success
Have you made a Tag Front Card yet? I am in love with this layout. A Tag Front Card opens sideway or up and down to reveal your message, but the decorations placed on the front of the card are still visible when the card is opened. So instead of having to design BOTH the card front and the card inside, Tag Front Cards use a single design
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Squash Albums Made Simple: Tropical Chic Folding Card Tutorial
When was the last time you made something and couldn't believe how much FUN it was to assemble and then play with your finished project? The Squash Album Folding Card - or just plain Squash Album - is one of the most fun projects out there. Fun to create, fun to play with, and you better believe it's fun to receive one!
Picture this
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Pop Up Corner Cards Made Simple: Petal Palette
I’m in love with this card design! The Pop-Up Corner card is perfect when you need some extra space for photos, signatures or an extra-long message. This card features the Watercolor Words stamp set for my April Stamps in the Mail Club.
Haven’t signed up yet? It’s not too late! Check out the details now and use the “click here order
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Labels to Love: Merry Music Treat Tubes for Christmas in Pink & White
Do you have your Treat Tubes yet? Don't wait to add these to your next order - they're sure to be a hot commodity (and they're on Low Inventory right now!). This project was one that I created to feature the elegant black & white in the Merry Music Specialty Designer Series Paper. Who wouldn't love to receive one of these pretty
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Simple Stamping Treat Tubes: Spooky Cat on a Spooky Night
I am in love with this Spooky Night Designer Series Paper right now - so many fun ideas! Did you know that you can punch the printed cats from the paper with the new Cat Punch?
And that the tree branch featured in this project has TWO directions - shown here with the cat sitting in front of the moon, or rotate to the left 90 degrees, and
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Fun Folds Tutorial: Dutch Door Card with Cool Treats
Cards with a unique fold? Absolutely! I love this Dutch Door fold card for the simplicity - and I've been making a ton of them lately! What better way to feature some fun Designer Series Papers? Be sure to check the retiring list in my online store for today's selection... available while supplies last only, so don't wait if you see
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Oh So Succulent Video Tutorial: Tunnel Card Technique
Did you see the Tunnel Card directions that I posted last week? I have another Tunnel Card project to share with you - this time featuring the Oh So Succulent stamp set, which is the feature for my Stamps in the Mail Club during March.
This version of a pop-up card includes an insert that creates an instant focal point - whatever you
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Up & Away Hot Air Balloons: How to Make A Card Stock Shadowbox
Whaa?? That frame is made out of card stock? You bet! This sweet shadowbox is crafted from a flat piece of card stock - and when you get your January Stamps in the Mail Club kit, you'll get yours pre-scored and ready to assemble!
January projects feature the Lift Me Up stamp set, with a Best Value option that includes the Up &
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Card Styles To Go: Note Card Gift Portfolio
Do you like to give cards as gifts? This is the perfect project for you - two simple cards and one fabulous pocket portfolio! All three feature the Painter's Palette stamp set - one of the fun new designs available from the 2016-2017 Stampin' Up! catalog that debuted on June 1. More good news - with Stamps in the Mail Club, there's no
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