Funky Fold Friday - Buckle Fold Card

Today I ended up going back to the scary world of Facebook Live to record my Funky Fold Friday video.  I had a couple of days this week where I wasn't feeling too great so didn't get as far as making the pre-recorded video and I didn't want to leave you guys without one.  So, I went LIVE!  And remembered why I am so uncomfortable with this - eeek!

Anyhoo!  It's done, it's out there and I'll be going back to pre-recorded next week 😀!

The Buckle Fold is a variation of a card I made a few weeks ago - the Flap Fold Card.  I've watched lots of videos on this fold, but the one I took the measurements from for this card came from Lynn Dunn at Stamptastic Designs.  As an American Demonstrator, Lynn's measurements were for their 8 1/2 " x 11" cardstock, so I've adapted them for our A4 cardstock (measurements below the video).

One thing I did forget to show you in the video was how to attach the stamped panel over the 'Buckle'.  You need to do this with Stampin' Dimensionals as positioned in the photo below.  

Here is the card I made completed - sadly, we are all making far too many cards like this right now  😔

For the 6" x 4" Card you will need:-

Main Colour Card:-

• 1 @ 8 3/4" x 4" scoring with the long side at the top of your trimmer at 6"
• 1 @ 4 3/4" x 1 3/4" scoring with the long side at the top of your trimmer at 1/2"

Designer Series Paper:-

• 1 @ 3 3/4" x 3" in design 1
• 1 @ 3 3/4" x 2 1/2" in design 2

Whisper White Card:-

• 1 @ 3 3/4" x 2 1/2"
• 1 @ 2 1/2" x 2"
• Scraps for any other decoration or sentiment you want to add

For the 5 3/4" x 5 3/4" Card you will need:-

Main Colour Card:-

• 1 @ 9" x 5 3/4" scoring with the long side at the top of your trimmer at 3 1/4"
• 1 @ 4 1/4" x 1 3/4" scoring with the long side at the top of your trimmer at 1/2"

Designer Series Paper:-

• 1 @ 5 1/2" x 2 1/4" in design 1
• 1 @ 5 1/2" x 3" in design 2

Whisper White Card:-

• 1 @ 5 1/2" x 3""
• 1 @ 3 1/2" x 2 1/4"
• Scraps for any other decoration or sentiment you want to add

I'll add the lists of products used at the bottom.  If you'd like to purchase any of them, just click on the picture or link and it will take you to my shop or Click Here!!

So, that's it from me for now - don't forget to like (if you do) the video on YouTube and also to SUBSCRIBE to the Channel (and share it all with your crafty friends 😉 )

Stay Safe & Happy Stampin'

Babs  😘

Funky Fold Friday - Bridge Fold

I had so much fun yesterday recreating Jan B's Dressing Table card using the Bridge Fold.  If you haven't seen the video, check it out HERE!

I finished the one I was making during the video during the afternoon - it's the one on the left.  I added the sequins I mentioned as the draw handles and also fussy cut some make up brushes, pots and two bags from the Best Dressed DSP - they are the perfect size for this card and I think they really finish the dressing table off nicely.

I also made another card in a different size after watching a video by Juanette Hewitt, a SU Demo in the USA.  This one makes up a 7"x5" card, and I loved the way she had turned it into a craft desk so just HAD to give that a go.  I know the proportions are totally out of whack, but it's not meant to be a true representation but a bit of fun!  

I stamped the images from the It Starts With Art and Crafting Forever stamp sets, both of which are retiring so I wanted to give them a Last Hurrah, and coloured them using the Stampin' Blends (on a side note about the Blends, the pens themselves are not retiring but from 3rd June 2020 they will only be available as the Light & Dark Combo Packs and not in individual shades).  I also added a little pile of sequins on the desk from one of the accessory sets we had in this years Sale-A-Bration Catalogue for a bit of extra dimension.

The measurements you'll need to have a go at these cards yourself are:-

Dressing Table 6"x4" Bridge Fold Card

Main Colour Card:-

1. 8" x 4" with the long side at the top of the trimmer score at 1 1/4" and 2 1/2", turn the piece 180 degrees then score again at 1 1/4" and 2 1/2".
2. 5 1/2" x 3" with the short side at the top of the trimmer score at 1 1/4" then turn the piece 90 degrees to the right and score at 1 1/4" just down as far as the score line (this should be on the smaller of the two sections).  Turn 180 degrees and repeat.
3. 4" x 1 3/4" with the long side at the top of the trimmer score at 1/2" each end.

Whisper White Card or Contrasting Colour Card:-

1. 6 @ 1 1/8" x 1/2" for the six small drawers
2. 3 @ 2 7/8" x 1/2" for the three long drawers
3. Scraps for decoration

Mirror Backgrounds:-

1. Scalloped Circle #5 from the Layering Circles Dies (working small to large dies)
2. 2 @ Scalloped Oval #2 from the Layering Ovals Dies (working small to large dies)

Silver Foil:-

1. Plain Circle #3 from the Layering Circles Dies (working small to large dies)
2. 2 @ Plain Oval # 1 from the Layering Ovals Dies (working small to large dies)

DSP:-

1. 2 @ 1 1/8" x 2 1/2"
2. 1 @ 2 7/8" x 2 1/2"

Crafting Desk 5" x 7" Bridge Fold Card

Thick Whisper White Card:-

1. 10" x 5" with the long side at the top of the trimmer score at 1 3/4" and 3 1/4", turn the piece 180 degrees then score again at 1 3/4" and 3 1/4".
2. 7" x 3 1/2" with the short side at the top of the trimmer score at 1 3/4" then turn the piece 90 degrees to the right and score at 1 3/4" just down as far as the score line (this should be on the smaller of the two sections).  Turn 180 degrees and repeat.
3. 4 1/2" X 2" with the long side at the top of the trimmer score at 1/2" each end.

Wood Effect from Pressed Petals DSP:-

1. 6 @ 1 1/2" x 1/2" for the six small drawers
2. 1 @ 3 3/8" x 1 3/8" for the top of the desk
3. 1 @ 3 3/8" x 1 7/8" for the front of the desk

Hessian Effect from Pressed Petals DSP:-

1. 1 @ 3 1/4" x 1 1/4" for the peg board

Smoky Slate Cardstock:-

1. 2 @ 1 5/8" x 1 1/4" for the cabinet below the peg board

Woven Threads DSP:-

1. 2 @ 2 3/4" x 1 1/2" for the walls above the drawers
2. 2 @ 2 3/4" x 1 1/4" for the inside walls

If you want to have a go at these then check out my web store at www.magicladystamps.stampinup.net (just don't forget that the two stamp sets and all the DSPs I've used are only available until the 2nd June 2020 or while stocks last, so get yours soon!).

Join me on the FB page on Tuesday (5th May 2020) at 10.30am BST for Technique Tuesday and Friday (8th May) at 10.30am BST for my next Funky Folds Friday!

Stay Safe & Happy Stampin'
Babs x

Funky Fold Friday - Double Flap Fold

Today I recorded the first Facebook Live of my Funky Fold Friday series based on a card made last year by Lynn Dunn.

You can see the replay on my Facebook Page.  I had a lot of fun making this card - join me next week at 10.30am for the next fold in the series.

If you have a go at making this card yourself, please do add a photo in the comments - I love seeing what others come up with.

Stay safe, and Happy Stampin'
Babs 😘