Category: Fun Fold

Hoping all your birthday fishes come true

1/20/24 Top Rocker at 613 Avenue Create!

Hey everybody! Well, another weekend has come and gone, and here we are officially in the middle of January! I’m delighted to share that one of my projects scored both Stand Out and Top 5 Creation honors over at Scrapping4fun Challenges a few weeks back, so I was invited by the lovely Rachelle to guest design in Challenge #231. The theme of this challenge is to Add Turtles or Fish, so I pulled out some Carta Bella beachy papers and stickers along with an adorable flatback resin fish from Buttons Galore & More to create this double diamond fold! I was inspired by the cards Lisa Curcio showcased on her blog using this fold and I love how mine turned out. I’m sure I’ll be making this again!

I cut the card base from CutCardStock Lessebo White and the layering panels from Lessebo Sunset Orange and Carta Bella Beach Party Collection Kit. I stamped the sentiment from the Stampin’ Up Whale Done stamp set in Memento Tuxedo Black ink on the center panel and added a couple shell stickers. Next, I added a fish from the Buttons Galore & More Aquarium Flatbackz Embellishments, and the finishing touch was adding iridescent and yellow gemstones.

Here’s an angled shot showing the construction, and the best part is this card folds flat for mailing!

Sharing in the following challenges:
1. 613 Avenue Create: Anything Goes w/ optional New Beginnings (no twist)
2. A Perfect Time To Craft Open Challenge: January #1-2024 – Anything Goes
3. Alphabet Challenge Blog: U is for Under Something (under the sea)
4. Classic Design Challenge: #01-2024 – Anything Goes w/ optional Blue & White
5. Critter Crazy Challenges: #82 – Anything Goes with a Featured Critter

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

Products used:
CARDSTOCK/PAPER: Neenah Classic Crest 80# Solar White cardstock, CutCardStock Lessebo White and Lessebo Sunset Orange cardstock, Carta Bella Beach Party Collection Kit
STAMPS: Stampin’ Up Whale Done stamp set
INK: Memento Tuxedo Black ink
ACCESSORIES: Tonic Studios 12″ Guillotine Paper Trimmer, Elmer’s Craft Bond Tape Runner, Bearly Art precision craft glue, MISTI stamp tool, Buttons Galore & More Aquarium Flatbackz Embellishments, cordless hot glue gun, iridescent and yellow gemstones

I hope you’ve enjoyed seeing this fun fold and will link up with us this month! We’d love to see your project with a turtle or fish! Thanks so much for stopping by today – we’ll see you next time! ;)

Scrappy hugs,

Sending Hugs & Kisses

Hey everybody, Happy Tuesday! It’s been snowing on and off for a couple days here and we have about a foot on the ground with lots of drifts because it has been pretty windy, too. Definitely good days to stay inside and craft! I’m thrilled to share a Keep It Simple DT inspiration project created with the new Sent With Love Collection! This collection was just released two days ago and it’s plum full of gorgeous papers, stamps, dies, die cut pieces, and stencils! There are ribbons and enamel shapes already in the store that coordinate very nicely with this collection, AND there are new shaker bits!

I created a rotating center circle fun fold featuring papers and die cut pieces from this new collection, and I totally love how it turned out! My inspiration came from Purple_Girl_Crafts on You Tube and her video for this one is HERE. So fun! If you like the Keep It Simple products I’ve used and are inclined to shop, be sure to use my discount code LoveToScrap2 at checkout to save 10% on your entire order! There is no minimum purchase requirement and no usage limits, plus the code combines with product, order, and shipping discounts!

The square card base was cut from CutCardStock Lessebo Cherry cardstock. I used coordinating papers from the 6×9 Collection Pack for the layering panels and rotating circle mechanism, and added die cuts from the Sent With Love Die Cut Pieces to the center of the circle. Since the star of the show is on the inside, I added a back panel which I embellished with a strip from another coordinating paper and a die cut sentiment.

Here’s a short video showing the card opening and closing! I’m so enamored with this fold, I can’t stand it! ;)

Sharing in the following challenges:
1. 613 Avenue Create: Anything Goes w/ optional New Beginnings (new Keep It Simple collection release)
2. A Perfect Time To Craft Open Challenge: January #1-2024 – Anything Goes
3. A Place To Start: January 2024 – Anything Goes w/ optional Gatefold Card (no twist)
4. Crafty Calendar Challenge: January Anything Goes
5. Penny’s Paper-Crafty Challenge Blog: #562 – Anything Goes with Paper

Keep It Simple products used:
Sent With Love 6×9 Collection Pack
Sent With Love Die Cut Pieces
Max & Daisy Enamel Shapes
Clementine Enamel Shapes

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

Other products used:
CARDSTOCK/PAPER: CutCardStock Lessebo Cherry and Pop Tone Cotton Candy cardstock, Neenah Classic Crest 80# Solar White cardstock
DIES/PUNCHES: Spellbinders Standard Circles Large and Small
ACCESSORIES: Tonic Studios 12″ Guillotine Paper Trimmer, Tombow Mono Dots adhesive, Bearly Art precision craft glue, Big Shot, 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,

Your Special Day

Hey everybody! I’m back for a second time on this fine last Sunday of 2023 with one more inspiration project for Prickley Pear Stamps! This building block card features the super adorable Hello Jack stamps along with the Kokopelli – Happy Birthday stamps and the Rainbow Dreams stamps. My inspiration for this fun fold came from an older Splitcoast Stampers tutorial HERE. Another one I’ve had in my arsenal for a while and I’m not sure why I haven’t tried it until now, lol! Oh, and don’t forget the Hello Lily and Hello Jack stamps and dies are on sale at Prickley Pear Stamps (up to 50% off) and the sale has been extended through January 1st at 11:59 PM! Get ’em while you can!

I used Neenah Classic Crest Solar White cardstock for the card base and several coordinating prints from an oldie-but-goodie Recollections Bold Basics paper pad for the layering panels. I used the Rainbow Dreams stamp set for the clouds, and all three sentiments are from the Kokopelli – Happy Birthday stamp set. The clouds, Jack and the grass washi tape are adhered to an acetate panel which I popped up on foam strips for a little interest.

I used American Crafts Newsprint Thickers alphas for the LOVE YOU! sentiment on the building blocks, and stamped the other sentiments on the left and right sides. I really love how this turned out!

Sharing in the following challenges:
1. Classic Design Challenge: December #12 – Anything Goes

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

Prickley Pear Stamps products used:
Hello Jack stamp set
Kokopelli – Happy Birthday stamp set
Rainbow Dreams stamp set

Other products used:
CARDSTOCK/PAPER: Neenah Classic Crest 80# Solar White cardstock, CutCardStock Basis Teal cardstock, Recollections Bold Basics paper pad
INK: Catherine Pooler Midnight ink, Memento Tuxedo Black ink (pad and marker); Arteza alcohol markers- BR08/28/58/82/95, RP09; Marvy Uchida DecoColor Liquid Silver paint marker
ACCESSORIES: Fiskars 12″ SureCut paper trimmer, Tonic Studios 12″ Guillotine Paper Trimmer, Elmer’s Craft Bond Tape Runner, Bearly Art precision craft glue, MISTI stamp tool, Grafix Crystal Clear Craft Plastic, 1/4″ red liner tape, 1″ double-sided foam strip, American Crafts Newsprint Thickers alphas, Eyelet Outlet Reptile Brads

I hope you’ve enjoyed this project! Be sure to check out all the awesome stamps and dies at Prickley Pear Stamps! Save 10% on anything on the site when you shop at Prickley Pear Stamps by using coupon code LESLIE10 at checkout! And be sure to ‘like’ and ‘follow’ the Prickley Pear Stamps Facebook page to keep up with news and sales, and join Prickley Pear Pals (the fan group) for lots of fun crafty ideas and to share your creativity! And finally, we’d love to see you visit the Prickley Pear Stamps blog and become a Follower! Hope to see you there! Thanks so much for stopping by today – we’ll see you next time! ;)

Scrappy hugs,

Happy Birthday fun fold

Hey everybody! I hope you’re having a GREAT last weekend of 2023! Are you going to stay up to see the ball drop at midnight?! We haven’t seen that ball in several years, lol! I’ve popped in this morning with a DT inspiration project for Prickley Pear Stamps featuring the super adorable Hello Lily stamps and dies! I also used sentiments from the Flourished Oval – Spring stamps. You know me and fun folds… this version of the double flap fun fold is one of my favorites! The Hello Lily and Hello Jack stamps and dies are on sale at Prickley Pear Stamps (up to 50% off) and the sale has been extended through January 1st at 11:59 PM! Get ’em while you can!

I used Neenah Classic Crest Solar White for the card base layers, Lily and the inside sentiment. The pretty patterned papers are from the Asuka Studio 6×6 Dusty Rose Collection Pack. Lily’s dress and hair bow were stamped on a paper in the Keep It Simple Royal 12×12 Collection Pack and I used two ephemera hearts (from the same Royal Collection) on the second flap. The finishing touch on the front was adding several Eyelet Outlet ivory pearls.

The sentiments on the second flap and inside are from the Flourished Oval – Spring stamps. The inside sentiment was cut with a Keep It Simple Stitched Ovals Nested Die.

Sharing in the following challenges:
1. Classic Design Challenge: December #12 – Anything Goes
2. The Crafter’s Cafe Challenge Blog: #303 – Feminine

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

Prickley Pear Stamps products used:
Hello Lily stamp set
Hello Lily die set
Flourished Oval – Spring stamp set

Other products used:
CARDSTOCK/PAPER: Neenah Classic Crest 110# and 80# Solar White cardstock, Keep It Simple Royal 12×12 Collection Pack (paper and ephemera), Asuka Studio 6×6 Dusty Rose Collection Pack
INK: Catherine Pooler Midnight ink; Arteza alcohol markers- BR08/28, B18, RP09, YR14/17, PB25; Memento Tuxedo Black marker
DIES/PUNCHES: Kadomaru Pro Corner Rounder, Keep It Simple Stitched Ovals Nested Dies
ACCESSORIES: Tonic Studios 12″ Guillotine Paper Trimmer, Scotch Advanced Tape Glider, Bearly Art precision craft glue, MISTI stamp tool, Big Shot, Eyelet Outlet 5mm ivory pearls

I hope you’ve enjoyed this project! Be sure to check out all the awesome stamps and dies at Prickley Pear Stamps! Save 10% on anything on the site when you shop at Prickley Pear Stamps by using coupon code LESLIE10 at checkout! And be sure to ‘like’ and ‘follow’ the Prickley Pear Stamps Facebook page to keep up with news and sales, and join Prickley Pear Pals (the fan group) for lots of fun crafty ideas and to share your creativity! And finally, we’d love to see you visit the Prickley Pear Stamps blog and become a Follower! Hope to see you there! Thanks so much for stopping by today – we’ll see you next time! ;)

Scrappy hugs,

fishing you a happy day

Hi friends, Happy Friday! It’s so surreal to be staring the end of 2023 right square in the eyes… it’ll be history in a couple days! I’m excited to share a Keep It Simple DT inspiration project with you created with the new Penguin Party Collection! OMGoodness, talk about cuteness overload! This accordion center panel card features papers, stamps and dies from this adorable collection. This is a great fun fold that is really easy despite it’s complex look – it’s the second one I’ve made and I see more of these in my future for sure!

The card base and folded center panel were cut from CutCardStock Lessebo Arctic Blue and Lessebo Aubergine cardstock and embellished with papers from the 12×12 Collection Pack. I created a scene on the folded center panel with stamped images from the Igloo Stamps that I colored with alcohol markers and cut with the coordinating Igloo Outline Dies. I added a sentiment stamped from the same stamp set and cut with the same outline dies. The finishing touch was adding corners from the Lilac 12×12 Collection Pack ephemera to the bottom of the innermost narrow panels for a little interest.

I cut the inside panel of the center folded element from CutCardStock Lessebo White cardstock and embellished it with a strip of the paper used on the front. I stamped a sentiment from the Penguins Stamps which completed the card.

Sharing in the following challenges:
1. Classic Design Challenge: December #12 – Anything Goes
2. Penny’s Paper-Crafty Challenge Blog: #561 – Anything Goes with Paper

Keep It Simple products used:
Penguin Party 12×12 Collection Pack
Penguin Party Igloo Stamps
Penguin Party Igloo Outline Dies
Penguin Party Penguins Stamps
Lilac 12×12 Collection Pack Ephemera

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

Other products used:
CARDSTOCK/PAPER: CutCardStock Lessebo Arctic Blue, Lessebo Aubergine and Lessebo White cardstock
INK: Memento Tuxedo Black ink; Arteza alcohol markers- GG06/08, YR25, GB06/08, NG02/04/08, YG46/48; Catherine Pooler Drive In ink
ACCESSORIES: Tonic Studios 12″ Guillotine Paper Trimmer, Bearly Art precision craft glue, MISTI stamp tool, Big Shot, Stampin’ Up Mini Dimensionals

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,

Warm Thoughts

Howdy peeps! Happy Thursday and Happy Birthday to my bestie from middle school, my nephew, and my older brother in Heaven. Lots of special people born on this day. I’m up on the Prickley Pear Stamps blog today with an inspiration project created with the Snow Ladies Trio stamp set along with the Nesting Tag Dies. I totally love this stamp set and have used all three images and three sentiments in the set to create a double flap fun fold, and I love how it turned out! I always love using non-traditional colors on Christmas cards!

The card bases, inside layering panel and one tag were cut from Neenah Classic Crest Solar White cardstock. Another tag was cut from CutCardStock Stardream Metallic Azalea cardstock and the layering panels were cut from coordinating prints in the My Favorite Things Cheerful Plaid 6×6 paper pad. I fashioned a bow from some pink gingham ribbon in my stash to embellish the pink tag. I have to say I’m really enjoying the Nesting Tag Dies because each one has a different stitched edge and they are so fun!

All three Snow Ladies were stamped in Memento Tuxedo Black ink and colored with alcohol markers, and each one sports a different sentiment. I totally love that different images and sentiments can be used on the multiple layers of this fun fold, providing little surprises for the recipient as each layer is lifted!

Sharing in the following challenges:
1. A Perfect Time To Craft Open Challenge: December #12-2023 – Anything Goes
2. A Place To Start: December 2023 – Anything Goes w/ optional New
3. ABC Christmas Challenge: Y & Z are for? (Y for Your Choice/Anything Goes)
4. Classic Design Challenge: December #12 Anything Goes
5. Crafts Galore Encore Challenge Blog: #118 – Anything Goes
6. Crafty Gals Corner: #250 – ‘Tis The Season
7. Creative Creases Challenge: #72 – Anything Goes with a Fun Fold
8. Cut It Up Challenges: #293 – Celebrate

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

Prickley Pear Stamps products used:
Snow Ladies Trio stamp set
Nesting Tag Dies

Other products used:
CARDSTOCK/PAPER: Neenah Classic Crest 80# Solar White cardstock, CutCardStock Stardream Metallic Azalea cardstock, My Favorite Things Cheerful Plaid 6×6 paper pad
INK: Memento Tuxedo Black ink; Arteza alcohol markers- BG23, B28, YR32, R23, RP23, GB08, NG02, YG04, G06
ACCESSORIES: Tonic Studios 12″ Guillotine Paper Trimmer, Tombow Mono Dots adhesive, Bearly Art precision craft glue, MISTI stamp tool, Big Shot, Keep It Simple Back To Basics Rose Ribbon

I hope you’ve enjoyed this project! Be sure to check out all the awesome stamps and dies at Prickley Pear Stamps! Save 10% on anything on the site when you shop at Prickley Pear Stamps by using coupon code LESLIE10 at checkout! And be sure to ‘like’ and ‘follow’ the Prickley Pear Stamps Facebook page to keep up with news and sales, and join Prickley Pear Pals (the fan group) for lots of fun crafty ideas and to share your creativity! And finally, we’d love to see you visit the Prickley Pear Stamps blog and become a Follower! Hope to see you there! Thanks so much for stopping by today – we’ll see you next time! ;)

Scrappy hugs,

Very Merry Double Flap Fun Fold

Hey everybody! Here’s to a Terrific Tuesday! It sure is a beautiful day! I have an awesome ScrapbookingStore DT inspiration project to share created with the amazing December 2023 Scrapbook Kit with Upgrades. I can’t stop swooning over the gorgeous prints in this month’s collection! You know that I’m a fun fold fanatic and I’ve created a double flap fun fold which features several papers and stickers from the December kit. There are several versions of the ‘double flap fun fold’ and this one is definitely on my list of favorites! I hope you aren’t getting tired of seeing this fold, lol!

The card base and circle flap were cut from Solar White cardstock and embellished with three patterned papers from the collection. I used the Keep It Simple Stitched Circles Nested Dies for the circle flap and layer. A sentiment sticker from the sticker sheet was added along with several light green gemstones from my stash. The finishing touch was tying a white twine bow to the left-hand flap. Easy peasy! ;)

An additional white die cut circle and sentiment sticker were added to the inside.

Sharing in the following challenges:
1. A Perfect Time To Craft Open Challenge: December #12-2023 – Anything Goes
2. A Place To Start: December 2023 – Anything Goes w/ optional New
3. ABC Christmas Challenge: Y & Z are for? (Y for Your Choice/Anything Goes)
4. Classic Design Challenge: December #12 Anything Goes
5. Crafts Galore Encore Challenge Blog: #118 – Anything Goes
6. Crafty Calendar Challenges: December Challenge – Christmas Theme
7. Crafty Gals Corner: #250 – ‘Tis The Season
8. Cut It Up Challenges: #293 – Celebrate

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

ScrapbookingStore products used:
December 2023 Scrapbook Kit with Upgrades

Other products used:
CARDSTOCK/PAPER: Neenah Classic Crest 80# Solar White cardstock
DIES/PUNCHES: Keep It Simple Stitched Circles Nested Dies
ACCESSORIES: Tonic Studios 12″ Guillotine Paper Trimmer, Tombow Mono Dots adhesive, Bearly Art precision craft glue, Big Shot, light green gemstones, Doodlebug Design Lily White Doodle Twine

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,

Deck the Halls fun fold

Hey everybody! I hope you’re having a great weekend and it’s not too cold where you are! I’m back this morning with another ScrapbookingStore DT inspiration project to share created with the awesome December 2023 Scrapbook Kit with Upgrades! In addition to the gorgeous papers and stickers in this month’s kit, I love the ephemera bits in the upgrades. I created a pretty double easel fun fold chock full of gorgeous Christmas foliage and cardinals. Who wouldn’t love this pretty card sitting on their mantle?!

The card bases were cut from white and red cardstock and embellished with a pretty green patterned paper from the collection. All sorts of foliage and cardinals from the ephemera bits in the upgrades were added to the short and long easel portions of the card. I also added a few white and black glittered enamel dots.

The inside panel was embellished with a leftover strip of patterned paper used on the front, an additional piece of ephemera from the upgrades, and a sentiment sticker from the sticker sheet. This was a fun one and I love how it turned out!

Sharing in the following challenges:
1. A Perfect Time To Craft Open Challenge: December #12-2023 – Anything Goes
2. A Place To Start: December 2023 – Anything Goes w/ optional New
3. ABC Christmas Challenge: Y & Z are for? (Y for Your Choice/Anything Goes)
4. Cardz 4 Galz: #214 – A Christmas Card
5. Christmas Crafts All Year ‘Round: December Challenge – 12 Drummers Drumming, 12 of Something, Musical Theme or Anything Christmas or Holiday Goes
6. Christmas Kickstart Challenge: #81 – If it’s Christmassy Link It Up
7. Classic Design Challenge: December #12 Anything Goes
8. Crafty Calendar: December Challenge – Christmas Themed

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

ScrapbookingStore products used:
December 2023 Scrapbook Kit with Upgrades

Other products used:
CARDSTOCK/PAPER: Neenah Classic Crest 110# and 80# Solar White cardstock, CutCardStock Basis Dark Red cardstock
ACCESSORIES: Tonic Studios 12″ Guillotine Paper Trimmer, Tombow Mono Dots adhesive, Bearly Art precision craft glue, Eyelet Outlet white glitter and black glitter enamel dots

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,

snow much fun

1/5/24 Top Pick at Christmas Kickstart Challenge!

Hey everybody! I hope you’re having a fabulous weekend! We’re inching closer and closer to Christmas, and the Keep It Simple design team is doing a Christmas Countdown December 1-12! This is Day 10 and it’s my day to share a project featuring papers, stamps, dies and die cut pieces from the amazing Snow Day Collection! I created this faux step card based on a photo I saw online and I don’t remember now who deserves the credit, but it’s just a half-size double easel with a tall panel. Super easy and looks really cute!

I cut the double easel card base from Neenah Classic Crest 80# Solar White cardstock and layering panels from coordinating papers in the Snow Day 6×9 Collection Pack. I created a couple snow banks from white cardstock and added images stamped from the Snow Globe Stamps and cut with the coordinating Snow Globe Outline Dies to create the scene on the tall panel. Clear enamel dots and sentiments from the Words and Phrases Die Cut Pieces were added to complete the card front.

I embellished the inside panel with leftover strips of the papers used on the front and stamped a sentiment from the Snow Day Collection Stamp.

Sharing in the following challenges:
1. 613 Avenue Create: December 2023 – Anything Goes w/ optional Any Winter Holiday
2. A Perfect Time To Craft Open Challenge: December #12-2023 – Anything Goes
3. Christmas Crafts All Year ‘Round: December Challenge – 12 Drummers Drumming, 12 of Something, Musical Theme or Anything Christmas or Holiday Goes
4. Christmas Kickstart Challenge: #81 – If it’s Christmassy Link It Up

Keep It Simple products used:
Snow Day 6×9 Collection Pack
Snow Day Snow Globe Stamps
Snow Day Snow Globe Outline Dies
Snow Day Collection Stamp
Snow Day Word and Phrases Die Cut Pieces
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: Neenah Classic Crest 80# Solar White cardstock
INK: Memento Tuxedo Black ink; Arteza alcohol markers- GS09, BG25, R43; Sharpie Ultra Fine Point orange marker
ACCESSORIES: Tonic Studios 12″ Guillotine Paper Trimmer, Tombow Mono Dots adhesive, Bearly Art precision craft glue, MISTI stamp tool, Big Shot, Stampin’ Up Dimensionals

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 store such as paper, stamps, die cuts, ephemera, washi tape and enamel dots to name just a few! You’ll go cRaZy! 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,

Happy Winter

Hey everybody! Happy Friday – I hope you’re having an awesome week and have something fun planned this weekend! I’m delighted to be back with an inspiration project for Prickley Pear Stamps. I know I have mentioned many times that this is my favorite time of year. I love all the Wintery Christmas sights, sounds and smells, and of course all the delightful crafting! Our design team has created some gorgeous Winter-themed projects for our Winter Celebrations Insta-Hop using a fun sketch. The hop starts on the Prickley Pear Stamps Instagram page today and we hope you’ll join us!

You’ll find the complete hop list and the sketch on the Prickley Pear Stamps page, and by following and leaving comments or likes at all the stops on the hop, you’ll be in the running for a $25 gift card from Prickley Pear Stamps! A random winner will be chosen from all comments and likes left by 11:59 PM EST on December 15th and announced on the Prickley Pear Stamps Instagram and Facebook pages on December 17th.

I created a front flap card featuring one of the ladies in the awesome Snow Ladies Trio stamp set, and I structured the flaps around the sketch. I totally love how it turned out! I do love this image!

The card base and flap were cut from CutCardStock Basis Natural and a stitched circle cut from Basis Dark Red cardstock. The layering panels were cut from coordinating prints in The Paper Shelter Mirabelle cardstock pad. I stamped the image from the Snow Ladies Trio stamp set on Basis Natural in Memento Tuxedo Black ink, colored it with alcohol markers and cut it with a Keep It Simple Stitched Circles Nested Die. I stamped the sentiment from the same stamp set in the upper right corner and added three gemstones from the Trinity Stamps Ruby Radiance Embellishment Mix with my Trinity Pick Up Stick.

Using the Keep It Simple Stitched Circles Nested Dies, I cut one more circle from Basis Natural and adhered it beneath the flap for a handwritten message and signature.

You should totally use Prickley Pear Stamps products and our hop sketch, and post your Winter Celebrations project on your Instagram page! Tag us using the hashtag #ppswintercelebrations and you may be asked to join us as a Guest Designer in one of our future hops! Here’s the sketch we used:

Sharing in the following challenges:
1. 613 Avenue Create: December 2023 – Anything Goes w/ optional Any Winter Holiday
2. A Perfect Time To Craft Open Challenge: December #12-2023 – Anything Goes
3. Christmas Crafts All Year ‘Round: December Challenge – 12 Drummers Drumming, 12 of Something, Musical Theme or Anything Christmas or Holiday Goes

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

Prickley Pear Stamps products used:
Snow Ladies Trio stamp set

Other products used:
CARDSTOCK/PAPER: CutCardStock Basis 110# Natural, Basis 80# Natural and Basis Dark Red cardstock, The Paper Shelter Mirabelle cardstock pad
INK: Memento Tuxedo Black ink; Arteza alcohol markers- YR14/32, R20, RP09, YG45/46, CG04, GB08, B32, GS05/07; Sharpie white paint marker
DIES/PUNCHES: Keep It Simple Stitched Circles Nested Dies
ACCESSORIES: Tonic Studios 12″ Guillotine Paper Trimmer, Tombow Mono Dots adhesive, Bearly Art precision craft glue, MISTI stamp tool, Big Shot, Trinity Stamps Ruby Radiance Embellishment Mix, Trinity Pick Up Stick

I hope you’ve enjoyed this project! Be sure to check out all the awesome stamps and dies at Prickley Pear Stamps! Save 10% on anything on the site when you shop at Prickley Pear Stamps by using coupon code LESLIE10 at checkout! And be sure to ‘like’ and ‘follow’ the Prickley Pear Stamps Facebook page to keep up with news and sales, and join Prickley Pear Pals (the fan group) for lots of fun crafty ideas and to share your creativity! And finally, we’d love to see you visit the Prickley Pear Stamps blog and become a Follower! Hope to see you there! Thanks so much for stopping by today – we’ll see you next time! ;)

Scrappy hugs,