Fun Fold – Love To Scrap 2

SPRING: A Whole Lot Of Happy

Howdy peeps! I hope you’re having a great weekend and enjoying some beautiful weather! It has been a bit rainy here so I’ve enjoyed being inside creating Spring-themed cards! So that means I have another pretty ScrapbookingStore DT inspiration project to share with you today created with items in the April 2026 Scrapbook Kit with Upgrades. I’m totally loving this month’s kit! This card is a double Z gate fold that I saw on Connie Stewart’s blog, and it’s definitely a fun one!

I cut the card base from CutCardStock Twine cardstock and layered a pretty floral print from this month’s collection on the front along with a slightly smaller layered piece in the center featuring square blocks (punched with the EK Success 1″ square punch) for the sentiment. I added chipboard letters from Rosie’s Studio Frolic Chipboard Alphabet in the upgrades along with floral stickers from the sticker sheet which I tucked under the corners of the blocks. The finishing touch on the front was adding a chipboard sentiment from Rosie’s Studio Frolic Chipboard Embellishments in the upgrades.

I kept the inside fairly simple, just adding a couple stickers from the sticker sheet and a die cut sentiment from Rosie’s Studio Frolic Diecut Cardstock Sentiments in the upgrades. I’ve included an additional overhead shot so you can see the fun construction of this card. Totally love it!

Sharing in the following challenges:
1. https://avenue613.blogspot.com/2026/04/april-2026-anything-goes-w-optional.html
2. http://sparklesforumchallenges.blogspot.com/2026/04/199-pastel-colours-and-rabbits-dt-call.html
3. https://cinspirations.blogspot.com/2026/04/april-challenge-easter-spring.html
4. https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2026/04/anything-goes-weeks-748-749.html

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

ScrapbookingStore products:
April 2026 Scrapbook Kit with Upgrades
Miss Kate Cuttables Happy Easter Paper & Sticker Kit
Upgrades: Rosie’s Studio Frolic Diecut Cardstock Sentiments
Rosie’s Studio Frolic Chipboard Embellishments
Rosie’s Studio Frolic Chipboard Alphabet

Other products used:
CARDSTOCK/PAPER: CutCardStock Twine cardstock, Classic Crest 80# Solar White cardstock
DIES/PUNCHES: EK Success 1″ Square Punch
ACCESSORIES: Fiskars 12″ ProCision Rotary Bypass Paper Trimmer, Spellbinders 12×12 Scoring Board, TapeRunner Retractable Double-Sided Adhesive Tape, My Sweet Petunia Precision Glue Press, Bearly Art Precision Craft Glue, Scrapbook Adhesives 3D Foam Squares (white mix)

I hope you’ve enjoyed today’s project and you’re thinking about all the fun you could have with this month’s kit… you really ought to think about joining the Subscription Club! Be sure to Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and YouTube for lots of crafty inspiration! And if you do decide to join the Subscription Club, join our ScrapbookingStore Club Member Group on Facebook for more inspiration and to share your projects! Thanks so much for stopping by today – we’ll see you next time!

Scrappy hugs,

Hello Spring fun fold

Hey everybody, happy weekend! I hope you have something fun planned! I have another awesome ScrapbookingStore DT inspiration project to share with you today created with items in the April 2026 Scrapbook Kit with Upgrades. I’m calling this fun fold an anchored swing flap which is a variation of the regular swing flap fun fold that I’ve been making over the years. The papers and elements in this kit are absolutely amazing and I’m really enjoying making these Spring-themed cards!

I cut the card base from CutCardStock Pop Tone Jellybean Green cardstock and then cut a rectangular aperture into the front flap using a Love From Lizi Stitched Rectangle Nested Cutting Die. I reserved the stitched rectangle die cut to use for the focal image. I then added a green glitter panel (cut from American Crafts POW Cricket Glitter paper) just prior to adhering the focal image which I trimmed from a journaling card in the kit. I added a chipboard sentiment from Rosie’s Studio Frolic Chipboard Embellishments in the upgrades along with a few gold pearls, which completed the card front.

I cut the swing flap panel on the inside from 80# Solar White cardstock and embellished it with strips cut from prints in the collection and a sticker, along with another chipboard sentiment from the upgrades. I’ve included an additional image from overhead so you can see the U shape of the anchored swing flap which is the difference between the regular swing flap fun folds you’ve seen me make over the years.

Sharing in the foll0wing challenges:
1. https://avenue613.blogspot.com/2026/04/april-2026-anything-goes-w-optional.html
2. https://letscreatechallenges.blogspot.com/2026/04/challenge-230-ag-beautiful-butterflies.html
3. https://paper-rocks-scissors.blogspot.com/2026/04/april-15-challenge.html (cardstock and paper)
4. https://creativecrafterschallenge.blogspot.com/2026/04/challenge-99.html
5. https://cinspirations.blogspot.com/2026/04/april-challenge-easter-spring.html

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

Other products used:
CARDSTOCK/PAPER: CutCardStock Pop Tone Jellybean Green cardstock, Classic Crest 80# Solar White cardstock, American Crafts POW Cricket Glitter Paper
DIES/PUNCHES: Love From Lizi Stitched Rectangle Nested Cutting Dies
ACCESSORIES: Fiskars 12″ ProCision Rotary Bypass Paper Trimmer, Spellbinders 12×12 Scoring Board, TapeRunner Retractable Double-Sided Adhesive Tape, My Sweet Petunia Precision Glue Press, Bearly Art Precision Craft Glue, Big Shot, Kat Scrappiness Gold Pearl Mix

Scrappy hugs,

Today is a great day to smile

Hi friends, I hope your week is clicking along at a nice rate and you’re enjoying some nice weather! It has been kind of rainy here but at least Spring does finally appear to have sprung, lol! I have a pretty ScrapbookingStore DT inspiration project to share with you today created with items in the April 2026 Scrapbook Kit with Upgrades. I am loving all the pretty papers and coordinating elements in the upgrades in this month’s kit. I recently saw this expanding panel card on Lisa Curcio’s blog which is actually another type of Z-fold, and I love it! Love it so much that I’ve made a couple of them!

I cut the two card base panels from Lessebo Coffee Bean cardstock and layered a pretty pink plaid paper from this month’s collection on the front panel. I added a decorative rectangle cut with a Pinkfresh Studio Rounded & Braided Rectangles die from Classic Linen 80# Solar White cardstock and embellished it with a fussy-cut flower from one of the journaling cards in the kit.

I added a die cut sentiment from Rosie’s Studio Frolic Diecut Cardstock Sentiments in the upgrades which I popped up on Scrapbook Adhesives 3D Foam Squares. The finishing touch on the front was adding clear iridescent gemstones around the rectangle die cut.

I cut the expanding panel on the inside from 80# Solar White cardstock and embellished it with strips cut from prints in the collection, along with a chipboard piece from Rosie’s Studio Frolic Chipboard Embellishments and a couple die cuts from Rosie’s Studio Frolic Diecut Cardstock Sentiments in the upgrades. I’ve included an additional overhead shot so you can see the fun construction. It really IS just another type of Z-fold, lol! So easy!

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

Other products used:
CARDSTOCK/PAPER: Lessebo Coffee Bean cardstock, Classic Linen 80# Solar White cardstock, Classic Crest 80# Solar White cardstock
DIES/PUNCHES: Pinkfresh Studio Rounded & Braided Rectangles die, Kadomaru Pro Corner Rounder
ACCESSORIES: Fiskars 12″ ProCision Rotary Bypass Paper Trimmer, Spellbinders 12×12 Scoring Board, TapeRunner Retractable Double-Sided Adhesive Tape, My Sweet Petunia Precision Glue Press, Bearly Art Precision Craft Glue, Big Shot, Scrapbook Adhesives 3D Foam Squares (white mix), clear iridescent gemstones

Scrappy hugs,

rise & shine

Hey everybody, happy Thursday – I hope you’re having a great week! I’m delighted to share a Keep It Simple DT inspiration project featuring papers, stamps and dies from our new Sweet Spring collection. This is indeed a great collection, and if you’re longing for ‘real’ Spring like the rest of us, you’ll love this! It’s been a minute since I made a corner fold like this one; in fact, this version is one of the first fun folds I ever made way back in the day so it’s near and dear to my heart!

I cut the card base from CutCardStock Lessebo Brick Orange cardstock along with layering panels from coordinating prints in the Sweet Spring 12×12 Collection Pack. I chopped off the top right corner and glued it flat rather than scoring and bending it. I’ve done this a number of times to reduce bulk with thicker cardstock and always love how clean it looks.

I stamped several images from the Sweet Spring Collection Stamps on 110# Solar White in Memento Tuxedo Black ink and colored them with alcohol markers. I stamped them a second time in Versafine Onyx Black ink to get good crisp lines and then cut them with the coordinating Sweet Spring Outline Dies. I added details with a Sakura White Gelly roll pen and then adhered them to the card front. I glued some of them flat and popped some of them up on foam squares of varying thicknesses. I stamped a sentiment and fussy cut it, and then added Back To Basics Clear Enamel Dots to the flower centers.

I cut the inside panel from 80# Solar White cardstock and cut it off at an angle. I stamped another sentiment and image from the Sweet Spring Collection Stamps and cut them with the coordinating Outline Dies.

Sharing in the following challenges:
1. https://avenue613.blogspot.com/2026/04/april-2026-anything-goes-w-optional.html
2. https://letscreatechallenges.blogspot.com/2026/04/challenge-230-ag-beautiful-butterflies.html
3. https://paper-rocks-scissors.blogspot.com/2026/04/april-15-challenge.html (cardstock and paper + scissors to fussy cut front sentiment)
4. https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge/?p=41671
5. https://creativecrafterschallenge.blogspot.com/2026/04/challenge-99.html

Keep It Simple products used:
Sweet Spring 12×12 Collection Pack
Sweet Spring Collection Stamps
Sweet Spring Outline Dies
Back To Basics Adhesive Basics Foam Adhesive Squares & Strips
Back To Basics Clear Enamel Dots

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

Other products used:
CARDSTOCK/PAPER: CutCardStock Lessebo Brick Orange cardstock, Classic Crest 110# and 80# Solar White cardstock
INK: Memento Tuxedo Black ink, Versafine Onyx Black ink; Copic Ciao alcohol markers- Yooo/35, HYR23/68, G99, R20; Sakura White Gelly Roll pen
ACCESSORIES: Fiskars 12″ ProCision Rotary Bypass Paper Trimmer, Spellbinders 12×12 Scoring Board, Spellbinders Detail Scissors, My Sweet Petunia Precision Glue Press, Bearly Art Precision Craft Glue, Mini MISTI, Big Shot

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,

I LOVE EWE

04/11/26 Top Rocker honor at 613 Avenue Create!

Hey everybody, Happy Hump Day! I hope you’re having a great week! I have a super cute and very easy project to share for Keep It Simple today! I made this simple pillar card for the How-To’s section on the website, and it features primarily papers and die cut pieces from our new-ish Barnyard Bliss collection. I know there are lots of crafters out there who make fun folds all the time (I’ll raise my hand), and on the flip side of that, there are many who have never attempted to make one at all due to sheer intimidation. I would love to change that! My tutorial for this fun fold will help guide anyone reading it through the ins and outs of making this easy card, so be sure to check it out!

I cut the card base from Classic Crest 110# Solar White cardstock along with layering panels from a plaid print (in the Barnyard Bliss collection), CutCardStock Basis Dark Red and 80# Solar White. I grabbed several die cut pieces from the Barnyard Bliss collection to embellish both sides, popping a few of them up on small and large 1mm foam squares from the Adhesive Basics Squares & Strips. I stamped a sentiment from the KIS Sentiment Stamps Sunshine & Rainbows stamp set in Memento Rhubarb Stalk ink, which completed the card.

Here’s an angled shot so you can see the simple construction – and it folds flat for mailing! I’d love to know if you make one. If you’ve never attempted a fun fold before, you’ll make yourself proud!

Sharing in the following challenges:
1. https://avenue613.blogspot.com/2026/04/april-2026-anything-goes-w-optional.html
2. https://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2026/04/april-2026-challenge-146-crafts-galore.html
3. https://paper-rocks-scissors.blogspot.com/2026/04/april-15-challenge.html (paper and cardstock)
4. https://tuesdaytaggers.blogspot.com/2026/03/make-it-cute.html
5. https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2026/04/anything-goes-weeks-746-747.html

Keep It Simple products used:
Barnyard Bliss 6×9 Collection Pack
Barnyard Bliss Die Cut Pieces
KIS Sentiment Stamps Sunshine & Rainbows
Back To Basics Adhesive Basics – Squares & Strips

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

Other products used:
CARDSTOCK/PAPER: Classic Crest 110# and 80# Solar White cardstock, CutCardStock Basis Dark Red cardstock
INK: Memento Rhubarb Stalk ink
ACCESSORIES: Fiskars 12″ ProCision Rotary Bypass Paper Trimmer, Spellbinders 12×12 Scoring Board, My Sweet Petunia Precision Glue Press, Bearly Art precision craft glue, Mini MISTI, Scrapbook Adhesives E-Z Runner Grand Permanent Strips

Scrappy hugs,

Viking Adventure

Hey everybody! Alright, I’m back with the last of four posts for Keep It Simple today. I created this super cute triangle accordion card for a booth sample at the expos. It was also used for the die cutting Crafty Tips & Tricks feature on Instagram last weekend to commemorate National Craft Month in March! This card features the KIS Cuts Triangle Accordion Pocket Card dies along with papers and die cut pieces from our Vikings collection. I will point out that this version does not have the pocket feature that can be added with the die set.

Using the KIS Cuts Triangle Accordion Pocket Card dies, I cut the card base from CutCardStock Black 12×12 cardstock along with layering panels from assorted prints in the Vikings 6×9 Collection Pack. This one was really fun embellishing with Die Cut Pieces from the Vikings Collection. I added several Back To Basics Rose Enamel Dots to finish off the front.

I also added several die cuts and a trimmed sentiment from the cut-apart sheet to the inside. The triangular sentiment panel was cut from Classic Crest Recycled 100% Classic Natural White cardstock. This is the version I mentioned above that does not have the pocket feature – it’s just a flat sentiment panel. Love this! So stinkin’ cute, I can’t stand it!

Sharing in the following challenges:
1. https://lovetoscrapchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2026/03/ltscb-178-anything-goes-ltscb-177.html

Keep It Simple products used:
KIS Cuts: Triangle Accordion Pocket Card dies
Vikings 6×9 Collection Pack
Vikings Die Cut Pieces
Back To Basics Adhesive Basics Foam Adhesive Squares & Strips
Back To Basics Rose Enamel Dots

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

Other products used:
CARDSTOCK/PAPER: CutCardStock Black 12×12 cardstock, Classic Crest Recycled 100% Classic Natural White cardstock
ACCESSORIES: Fiskars 12″ ProCision Rotary Bypass Paper Trimmer, Spellbinders 12×12 Scoring Board, My Sweet Petunia Precision Glue Press, Bearly Art Precision Craft Glue, Big Shot

Scrappy hugs,

Heartfelt Condolences

03/28/26 Weekly Favorite at Splitcoast Stampers!
03/28/26 Top Rocker at 613 Avenue Create!
04/03/26 Top Cut at Cut It Up Challenge!

Hey everybody – I hope you’re having a beautiful week and your temps are increasing… just a little bit anyway! I’m up on the Scrapbook Adhesives By 3L blog today sharing a beautiful sympathy card. Let’s face it – the average crafter does not find this type of card easy to make. Many people believe that cardinals symbolize the presence of lost loved ones, especially when grieving. When I found this SVG cut file from SVG Cuts featuring a cardinal, I knew I had to make it into a sympathy card. And, of course, I used a few of the most awesome adhesives to put it together!

Using my Cricut Explore Air 2 and the SVG Cuts Cardinal Crate Box Card SVG cut file, I cut all the pieces from a large variety of cardstock from CutCardStock (along with prints from the The Paper Shelter Tattered and Worn 12×12 Paper Pad) which I’ve listed below. I made several changes to this file. I believe it was intended to be a Winter-themed card, and since I was making a sympathy card I omitted the greenery with the berries and cut extra pieces for the remaining greenery. I also made the second and third inserts flat instead of shaped so the white cardstock wouldn’t show through the greenery.

I used two coordinating floral papers from the The Paper Shelter Tattered and Worn 12×12 Paper Pad for the flap on the front and the envelope. I ran the crate panels through the Big Shot in the Crafter’s Companion Wood Grain embossing folder. I used the Dual Tip Glue Pen and E-Z Dots Permanent Refillable Dispenser for the assembly of the card base and inserts. I added a white twine bow and flower embellishment to the front flap, and affixed the flap with 3D Foam Squares White Mix.

I stamped a sentiment from the Honey Bee Stamps Heartfelt Condolences stamp set in Versafine Onyx Black ink on the sentiment panel and popped it up on 3D Foam Squares White Mix. I’ve included a shot of the flattened card on the envelope; it’s a big one! This would definitely need to be mailed in a padded envelope for protection if it was not going to be hand-delivered. I really love how this turned out and would hope the recipient finds it comforting!

Sharing in the following challenges:
1. https://avenue613.blogspot.com/2026/03/march-2026-anything-goes-w-optional.html
2. https://cardz4galz.blogspot.com/2026/03/272-splash-of-green.html
3. https://cutitupchallenges.blogspot.com/2026/03/cut-it-up-challenge-352-forever-green.html
4. https://lovetocraftchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2026/03/ltccb-91-and-ltccb-90-winner-and-top.html
5. https://lovetoscrapchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2026/03/ltscb-178-anything-goes-ltscb-177.html
6. https://mixitupchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/03/miucb-82-anything-goes-optional-die.html
7. https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/simon-says-anything-goes-featuring-altenew/

Products used:
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®
E-Z Dots® Permanent Refillable Dispenser
3D Foam Squares White Mix

HomeHobby™ by 3L
Dual Tip Glue Pen

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

Other products used:
CARDSTOCK/PAPER: CutCardStock Cougar Smooth 100# White, Pop Tone Black Licorice, Pop Tone Red Hot, Pop Tone Hot Fudge, Pop Tone Orange Fizz, Pop Tone Gumdrop Green, Pop Tone Jellybean Green, and Kale Green cardstock; The Paper Shelter Tattered and Worn 12×12 Paper Pad
STAMPS: Honey Bee Stamps Heartfelt Condolences Stamp Set
INK: Versafine Onyx Black Ink
DIES/PUNCHES: SVG Cuts Cardinal Crate Box Card SVG Cut File
ACCESSORIES: Cricut Explore Air 2, MISTI, Big Shot, Crafter’s Companion Wood Grain Embossing Folder, Keep It Simple Back To Basics Black Enamel Dots, Doodlebug Design Lily White Doodle Twine, Pink Paisley 5th & Monaco Flower Embellishment

I hope you’ve enjoyed this project and you’re inspired to get your crafty supplies out and play! Be sure to check out the awesome array of adhesives and other craft supplies Scrapbook Adhesives By 3L has to offer! And be sure to follow us on Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram and Twitter for lots of crafty inspiration! And if you haven’t yet subscribed to our YouTube Channel, be sure to do that, too, for even more inspiration! Thanks so much for stopping by today – we’ll see you next time!

Scrappy hugs,

fun in the sun

03/28/26 Top Rocker at 613 Avenue Create!
04/05/26 Front Porch Winner at 613 Avenue Create!

Hey everybody, happy Friday! With all the warm-weather projects I’m seeing around blogland and on the socials, I think just about everybody is ready for the cold weather to go away. Seems like Winter has just lingered, hasn’t it?! I’m delighted to share this interior stair step card with you today for Keep It Simple! This is another fun fold that I saw on Connie Stewart’s blog and it is indeed a fun one. It features papers, stamps, dies and die cut pieces from the new Summer Penguins collection! Talk about C-U-T-E… and needless to say, I had fun creating this little beach scene!

I cut the card base and components from Neenah Classic Crest 80# Solar White cardstock along with layering panels from assorted prints in the Summer Penguins 6×9 Collection Pack. I stamped several images from the Summer Penguins Collection Stamps on patterned paper and several on Solar White which I colored with Copics and cut them with the coordinating Outline Dies.

I built the sandbar with papers from the Back To Basics 6×9 Kraft Collection Pack, and the shoreline with paper from the same collection and the Back To Basics Wavy Borders Dies. As I added the elements to the card front, I popped several of them up with foam squares.

For the inside, I used additional papers from the Back To Basics Kraft 6×9 and Summer Penguins 6×9 Collection Packs. I grabbed a couple waves from the Summer Penguins Die Cut Pieces Megapack, and added a stamped sentiment and crab from the Summer Penguins Collection Stamps which I cut with the Summer Penguins Outline Dies. Super easy card that really packs a punch!

Sharing in the following challenges:
1. https://avenue613.blogspot.com/2026/03/march-2026-anything-goes-w-optional.html
2. https://lovetocraftchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2026/03/ltccb-91-and-ltccb-90-winner-and-top.html
3. https://lovetoscrapchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2026/03/ltscb-178-anything-goes-ltscb-177.html
4. https://mixitupchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/03/miucb-82-anything-goes-optional-die.html
5. https://paper-rocks-scissors.blogspot.com/2026/03/march-14-challenge.html (cardstock and paper)

Keep It Simple products used:
Summer Penguins 6×9 Collection Pack
Summer Penguins Collection Stamps
Summer Penguins Outline Dies
Summer Penguins Die Cut Pieces Megapack
Lumberjack 12×12 Collection Pack
Back To Basics 6×9 Kraft Collection Pack
Back To Basics Wavy Border Dies
Back To Basics Adhesive Basics Squares & Strips

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

Other products used:
CARDSTOCK/PAPER: Neenah Classic Crest 80# Solar White cardstock
INK: Memento Tuxedo Black ink, Versafine Onyx Black ink; Copic Ciao alcohol markers- C3/5/7, V000, RV1, YR02/23/68, E00/21/25/47/93, Y21, BG10, YG11; Bic Mark-It Ultra Fine Point Rambunctious Red and Fine Point Honey Brown; Sakura Clear Star Gelly Roll pen
ACCESSORIES: Fiskars 12″ ProCision Rotary Bypass Paper Trimmer, Spellbinders 12×12 Scoring Board, My Sweet Petunia Precision Glue Press, Bearly Art Precision Craft Glue, Mini MISTI, Big Shot, Spellbinders 5/8″ Best Ever Craft Tape, Nuvo Crystal Drops Morning Dew; small pink gemstone

Scrappy hugs,

Hey Girl Hey

03/21/26 Top Rocker at 613 Avenue Create!
03/23/26 Top 3 Winner at Make My Monday Challenge Blog!

Hey everybody, I hope you’re having a great weekend and doing something fun! I’m up on the Scrapbook Adhesives By 3L blog today sharing a tutorial for making a tall tented easel card. I used some fun papers, stamps and dies in my stash for this delightful friendship card. I employed my new favorite ‘Wear Your Adhesive on the Outside’ technique for the banner and the glittery lines across the base, and of course, used some of the best adhesives in the land to put it all together!

I’ve made quite a few tented easel cards over the years but this is the first tall one I’ve made. I had to tweak the measurements a bit to make it taller so the banner would fit above the bird. Be sure to see my tutorial on the Scrapbook Adhesives blog if you want to learn how to make this taller version. I used E-Z Runner® Permanent Strips Refillable Dispenser, Thin 3D Foam Squares White Mix, 3D Foam Squares White Mix and Dual Tip Glue Pen for the assembly.

The card base was cut from CutCardStock Basis 12×12 Aqua cardstock along with layering panels from a print in the Craft Consortium Ink Drops – Vivid Double-Sided 6×6 Paper Pad. The image and sentiments are from the Prickley Pear Stamps Hey Girl Hey stamps and dies, stamped in Versafine Onyx Black ink and colored with a variety of markers.

I employed the ‘Wear Your Adhesive on the Outside’ technique to create the banner using the 3D Foam Pennants and Metallic Transfer Foil Sheets Celebrate Colors, along with 3D Foam Micro Squares and Metallic Transfer Foil Sheets Pastel Colors for the tiny embellishments beside the letters on the pennants. I also used Adhesive Lines and diamond glitter in my stash for the lines across the base which are kind of hard to see in the photos but really add some pretty sparkle.

The inside sentiment panel was cut from Solar White cardstock and another sentiment from the Hey Girl Hey stamp set was stamped in Versafine Onyx Black ink. I added an embellishing strip with the glittered lines to the top of the panel to match the base. I’ve included one final side shot so you can see the cool construction. I love how this turned out!

Sharing in the following challenges:
1. https://avenue613.blogspot.com/2026/03/march-2026-anything-goes-w-optional.html
2. https://lovetocraftchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2026/03/ltccb-91-and-ltccb-90-winner-and-top.html
3. https://mmmchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2026/03/273-all-tied-up.html
4. https://cinspirations.blogspot.com/2026/03/march-challenge-cute-critters.html

Products used:
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®
E-Z Runner® Permanent Strips Refillable Dispenser
3D Foam Pennants
Metallic Transfer Foil Sheets Celebrate Colors
Adhesive Sheets 4 x 6in.
3D Foam Squares Micro Black
Metallic Transfer Foil Sheets Pastel Colors
Adhesive Lines
Thin 3D Foam Squares White Mix
3D Foam Squares White Mix

HomeHobby™ by 3L
Dual Tip Glue Pen

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

Other products used:
CARDSTOCK/PAPER: CutCardStock Basis 12×12 Aqua cardstock, Neenah Classic Crest 80# Solar White cardstock, Craft Consortium Ink Drops – Vivid Double-Sided 6×6 Paper Pad
STAMPS: Prickley Pear Stamps Hey Girl Hey Stamp Set (no longer available)
INK: Versafine Onyx Black Ink, Sharpie Paint Pen White; Bic Mark-It Fine Point Markers- Rambunctious Red, Hot Aqua, Polynesian Purple, Summer Melon, Fandango Pink, Yellow Blaze, Tiki Hut Tan, Honey Brown, and Tuxedo Black; EK Success Gold Dual Tip Pen
DIES/PUNCHES: KIS Cuts Melody Stories Font Dies, Prickley Pear Stamps Hey Girl Hey Die Set (no longer available)
ACCESSORIES: Fiskars 12″ ProCision Rotary Bypass Paper Trimmer, Mini MISTI, Big Shot, Ranger Glossy Accents, Doodlebug Design Lily White Doodle Twine, Stampin’ Up Dazzling Diamonds Glitter

Scrappy hugs,

Fur Baby

Hey everybody, happy Thursday! I hope you’re having a great week! I have another Keep It Simple DT inspiration project to share with you today featuring papers, stamps and dies from the new Best Friends collection. I’ve made a couple of these accordion gate fold cards now (inspiration came from Lisa Curcio’s blog) and I have to say that it’s definitely on my top 10 list! It’s so fun and really packs a punch!

I cut the card base and accordion panel from CutCardStock Lessebo Cherry Red cardstock along with layering panels from coordinating prints in the Best Friends 12×12 Collection Pack. I stamped several images from the Best Friends Collection Stamps, colored them with alcohol markers, and cut them with the coordinating Outline Dies. I stamped a sentiment from the same stamp set and fussy cut it. I stamped a couple hearts in Catherine Pooler Rockin’ Red ink and popped the bone up on an adhesive foam square.

I cut the inside sentiment panel from 80# Solar White cardstock and added another sentiment from the same stamp set (stamped in Memento Tuxedo Black ink) which completed the card.

And one final shot from overhead so you can see the cool construction of this fun fold! LOVE it!

Sharing in the following challenges:
1. https://avenue613.blogspot.com/2026/03/march-2026-anything-goes-w-optional.html
2. https://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2026/03/march-2026-crafts-galore-encore.html
3. https://lovetocraftchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2026/03/ltccb-91-and-ltccb-90-winner-and-top.html
4. http://cinspirations.blogspot.com/2026/03/march-challenge-cute-critters.html

Keep It Simple products used:
Best Friends 12×12 Collection Pack
Best Friends Collection Stamps
Best Friends Outline Dies
Back To Basics Adhesive Basics Squares & Strips

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Other products used:
CARDSTOCK/PAPER: CutCardStock Lessebo Cherry Red cardstock, Neenah Classic Crest 80# Solar White cardstock
INK: Memento Tuxedo Black ink; Copic Ciao alcohol markers- E15/71, R29/35; Catherine Pooler Rockin’ Red ink
ACCESSORIES: Fiskars 12″ ProCision Rotary Bypass Paper Trimmer, Spellbinders 12×12 Scoring Board, My Sweet Petunia Precision Glue Press, Bearly Art Precision Craft Glue, Mini MISTI, Big Shot

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