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Diamond Fold Christmas Card Video

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5 Dec

Hello, Crafters.

Today’s video shows another fancy fold card I was requested to make. Like Sunday’s card, this has been a delight to work on. It’s very easy to make, and will certainly give the recipient a WOW! This is the first card I made, and my favourite. I decided to make this for the video, and the only change I made was to have dry embossed Whisper White Cardstock (CS) on Real Red CS for the central panel of the card.

This worked really well,  and now I’d like to see what the origianl would look like if the top Real Red CS layer was dry embossed. Initially I was going to use the Woodland Embossing Folder (EF) but decided against it, and went for Petal Burst EF because it had an all over design. I’m really pleased with the embossed element of this card. I used the same DSP for both these cards so it would give a fair comparison of the two central panels.

One question I’m always asked when I make fancy-fold cards is, where would I write my greeting. On this card I inserted an extra piece of Whisper White (CS) in the back fold, specifically for this purpose. The greeting can be written with this layer in-situ, as long there isn’t too much embellishment on the front. Alternatively, if you prefer you can leave it until the last minute.

This photograph can be a little mis-leading! The white insert for the greeting is a square with cut outs, created with the Detailed Tria Punch, is a square. The curved white is from the oval sentiment on the front of the card. To create the card below I used some Dashing Along DSP – product code 149903 – which was available as a special promotion a little while ago, but is available again now! On this card I turned the central panel straight, and it worked well, but not as well as having the diamond panel!

After making one card with the Dashing Deer, and putting the diamond straight, I wanted to see what the deer would look like on a diamond panel! LOL! This card re-assured me, that I definitely prefer the diamond, and that I also like the dry embossed panel. Next time I make a Diamond Fold Card, and I wanted to deocorate the side panels like I have in this card, there are two things I’d cahnge. First, I wouldn’t put images in Dimensionals, and second, I wouldn’t allow my images to be visible when the card is closed flat. I used the Softly Falling EF for the centre, and I remembered to put the cardstock in the embossing fold as a diamond, and the side pieces straight!

Last night I posted a BREAKING NEWS blog with details about the Year End Closeout and also the Craft & Carry Stamparatus Bag. I have attached this link to the flyer as Stampin’ Up! are offering the bag on it’s own, or with the toolkit. I have treated myself to this bag and I love it! I have also put my Stamparatus Grid Paper in there, together with the templates I made for creating wreaths; I have everything together in one place.

That’s about it for now. I look forward to being back with you tomorrow. Until then happy crafting.

JanB. xx

Products used: please click on any image to be taken to my 24/7 Online Stampin’ Up! shop.

Real Red 12" X 12" Card Stock

Real Red 12″ X 12″ Card Stock
[124290]
£5.50

Whisper White A4 Card Stock

Whisper White A4 Card Stock
[106549]
£9.00

Under The Mistletoe Designer Series Paper

Under The Mistletoe Designer Series Paper
[146921]
£10.25

Peaceful Poinsettia Clear-Mount Bundle

Peaceful Poinsettia Clear-Mount Bundle
[149962]
£45.75

Peaceful Poinsettia Wood-Mount Bundle

Peaceful Poinsettia Wood-Mount Bundle
[149964]
£52.00

Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies

Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies
[145372]
£28.00

Petal Burst Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

Petal Burst Textured Impressions Embossing Folder
[141493]
£7.00

Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad

Real Red Classic Stampin’ Pad
[147084]
£7.00

Real Red Classic Stampin' Ink Refill

Real Red Classic Stampin’ Ink Refill
[103287]
£3.50

Jet Black Stazon Ink Pad

Jet Black Stazon Ink Pad
[101406]
£8.25

Jet Black Stazon Ink Refill

Jet Black Stazon Ink Refill
[102566]
£6.50

Regals Stampin' Write Markers

Regals Stampin’ Write Markers
[147155]
£27.50

Subtles Stampin' Write Markers

Subtles Stampin’ Write Markers
[147156]
£27.50

In Color 2018–2020 Stampin' Write Markers

In Color 2018–2020 Stampin’ Write Markers
[147159]
£13.75

Champagne Mist Shimmer Paint

Champagne Mist Shimmer Paint
[147044]
£7.50

Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush

Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush
[141897]
£7.50

Simply Scored

Simply Scored
[122334]
£28.00

Stampin' Trimmer

Stampin’ Trimmer
[129722]
£28.00

Detailed Trio Punch

Detailed Trio Punch
[146320]
£19.00

Bone Folder

Bone Folder
[102300]
£6.50

Paper-Piercing Tool

Paper-Piercing Tool
[126189]
£3.75

Paper Snips Scissors

Paper Snips Scissors
[103579]
£9.25

Big Shot

Big Shot
[143263]
£102.00

Big Shot Magnetic Platform

Big Shot Magnetic Platform
[130658]
£37.00

Big Shot Platform

Big Shot Platform
[142802]
£24.00

Silicone Craft Sheet

Silicone Craft Sheet
[127853]
£5.50

Liquid Multipurpose Glue

Liquid Multipurpose Glue
[110755]
£3.75

Fine-Tip Glue Pen

Fine-Tip Glue Pen
[138309]
£6.50

Stampin' Dimensionals

Stampin’ Dimensionals
[104430]
£3.75

Mini Stampin' Dimensionals

Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals
[144108]
£3.75


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  1. LYNDA RUSSELL says

    December 5, 2018 at 7:26 pm

    lovely and will make this one

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    • Jan says

      December 5, 2018 at 9:31 pm

      Hi, Lynda.I’m pleased you’re going to make a diamond fold card. I’m sure you’ll love it! Happy crafting, JanB. xx

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