hello sunshine

3/24/24 Rising Star at A Place To Start!

Hi friends, happy weekend! I’m delighted to share a Keep It Simple DT inspiration project with you today! Yesterday was launch day for our new Simply Spring Collection and OMGoodness it’s gorgeous! I’ve created a 3D window card showcasing several of the prints in the 12×12 Collection Pack along with the 6×8 Collection Stamps and coordinating Outline Dies. My inspiration for this awesome fold came from Lisa Curcio’s blog. This is the second one I’ve made and I definitely see more of them in my future – it’s so fun and really packs a punch with these pretty papers and stamps!

I cut the card base from CutCardStock Basis Black cardstock along with layering panels from prints in the Simply Spring 12×12 Collection Pack. I used the Back To Basics Stitched Ovals Nested Dies to cut the aperture into the curved panel on the front and a slightly smaller one to cut the oval inside the aperture. I stamped the image and sentiment on the oval using stamps in the Simply Spring 6×8 Collection Stamps, colored them with alcohol markers, and cut them with the coordinating Outline Dies.

I cut a back signature panel from CutCardStock Cougar Smooth White and added a signature and image (colored with alcohol markers) which I stamped from the 6×8 Collection Stamps and cut with the coordinating Outline Dies.

Sharing in the following challenges:
1. https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2024/03/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html
2. https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/2024/03/march-2024-anything-goes-woptional.html
3. https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/03/classic-design-challenge-03-2024-marapr.html
4. https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/2024/03/crafty-catz-667-anything-goes.html
5. https://craftygalscornerchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/03/challenge-253-anything-goes.html
6. https://secretstamper.com/2024/03/anything-goes-with-a-fun-fold-for-creative-creases-78/
7. https://cutitupchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/03/cut-it-up-challenge-299-colors-of-spring.html
8. https://giveacrafteracookie.blogspot.com/2024/03/cookie-challenge-190-reminder-march.html
9. https://mmmchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2024/03/221-spring-flowers-weather-etc.html

Keep It Simple products used:
Simply Spring 12×12 Collection Pack
Simply Spring 6×8 Collection Stamps
Simply Spring Outline Dies
Back To Basics Stitched Ovals Nested Dies

Affiliate links are used in this post at no cost to you – I really appreciate your support!

Other products used:
CARDSTOCK/PAPER: CutCardStock Basis Black and Cougar 80# Smooth White cardstock
INK: Memento Tuxedo Black ink; Spectrum Noir Tri-Blends- CR1/3/6/7/8/10, GB1/3/5, TN1/2/4, YG1/2/3
ACCESSORIES: Fiskars 12″ ProCision Rotary Bypass Paper Trimmer, Elmer’s Craft Bond Tape Runner, Bearly Art precision craft glue, MISTI stamp tool, Big Shot, 1-mm-thick foam squares, 1″ double-sided foam strip

I hope you’ve loved seeing this project as much as I loved creating it and you’re inspired to get crafty! Be sure to check out ALL the fun goodies in the Keep It Simple online store! Save 10% on your entire order when you shop online using code LoveToScrap2 at checkout! There is no minimum purchase requirement and no usage limits, AND it combines with product, order, and shipping discounts! Is that cool, or what?! Be sure to Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest for lots of crafty inspiration! Thanks so much for stopping by today – we’ll see you next time!

Scrappy hugs,

Author: Leslie

Crazy cat lady and crafting junkie! We have 10 feline rescues. I’m addicted to stamping and love making cards, ATCs, and 3-D projects (especially paper shoes, paper purses and mini albums). I also dabble in mixed media, art journaling, altered art and custom jewelry. If you’re looking for me, I’ll either be in my studio or getting some kitty lovins! ;)

15 thoughts on “hello sunshine”

  4. Beautiful card, Leslie! I love the fun fold and need to make another one soon – it really does showcase pretty designer papers.

    Thank you for playing with the Creative Creases Challenge, and I hope you can join us again soon. We really appreciate your support!

    Debbie, DT 

    <a href=”https://secretstamper.com/” rel=”nofollow ugc”>Secrets To Stamping</a>

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  6. GORgeous! I LOve this design and I LOve your colours too.

    Thank you so much for joining us at Crafty Catz.

    Chrissyxx

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  8. Your card is beautiful, Leslie! That’s such a stunning fun-fold design, and you’ve chosen such lovely papers, stamps, and sentiments to decorate it! I love those colors! Thanks for sharing your pretty card at Creative Creases!

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  9. Your card is beautiful, Leslie! That’s such a stunning fun-fold design, and you’ve chosen such lovely papers, stamps, and sentiments to decorate it! I love those colors! Thanks for sharing your pretty card at Creative Creases!

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  12. Wonderful creation. Thanks for entering you card at Make My Monday challenge Das een hele mooie creatie.  Leuk dat je meedoet met onze challenge bij Make My Monday challenge Creatieve Groetjes Claudia <a</a>Mijn FB groep:&nbsp;<a href=”https://www.facebook.com/groups/claudiaskaartjes/”>Claudia’s Kaartjes</a> <a</a>You tube:<a href=”https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnlT4Rs1DfAZU_GLcM7Kx1g”>Claudia’s Kaartjes</a> <a</a>Blog:<a href=”https://claudiaskaartjes.blogspot.com/”>Claudia’s Kaartjes</a> Challenge blogs: <a</a><a href=”https://girlzcreativechristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/”>Girlz Creative Christmas&nbsp;</a> <a</a><a href=”https://girlzmakesguyzcards.blogspot.com/”>Girlz makes Guyz Cards</a> <a</a><a href=”https://girlzcreativecrafts.blogspot.com/”>Girlz creative crafts</a> <a</a><a href=”https://creativesketchygirls.blogspot.com/”>Creative sketchy girls</a>

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  13. Oh – this is super! Love the organic colors and that fun fold is very cool, indeed! Thank you for sharing your beautiful project with us this week at the Creative Creases Fun Fold Challenge!

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