Tuesday, April 16, 2024

Using Up My Scraps Pop Open Latte Love fun fold Stampin’ Up! card making

Use up your scraps with this interactive fancy fold card that is sure to perk up the day of a good friend!  I was speaking with a girlfriend about this meme... how today coffee won't be enough - today I need a bolt of lightning - lol!!  Well, coffee sure cannnn PERK up the day and this POP Open hand stamped fun fold card is a fabulous way to use up your scraps while celebrating the power of the magic bean!  From a creamy latte to a cuppa joe... you have so many ways to roast the day the right way with this handmade card.

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Create this Pop Open Latte Love fun fold Stampin’ Up! card making Tutorial 
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Create with this stunning Designer Series Paper a sure fire way to warm up the day of all who enjoy this hand crafted card!
Recipe:
~  Score a 11"x4-1/4" Petal Pink card stock at 5-1/2"
~  With the Latte Love Designer Series Paper at 3-3/4"x4-1/2", trim off 1" side.
~  Adhere this smaller piece to the Lost Lagoon card stock (4"x5-1/4").
~  Stamp the Lost Lagoon card stock with the Early Espresso ink pad right under the adhered piece.
~  Adhere the bottom right under the stamped greeting with Stampin' Seal adhesive.
~  5" x 5" square of the stunning Designer Series Paper scored and folded at 2-1/2" on each side - and ONE Diagonal score from one corner to corner.
~  Fold along the score marks and tuck the diagonal folds INSIDE of the closed 'square' (see the video tutorial on this).
~  Stamp the greeting in Early Espresso ink and adhere to the inside of the Petal Pink card stock.
~  Fussy Cut, with Paper Snips, the two latte cups from this Designer Series Paper and ahere to the card front using Stampin' Dimensional adhesive (see the trick I used in the video).
~  Using the coordinating embellishments and the Take Your Pick tool with a sparkle if the Wink of Stella glimmer brush to accent and ground this handmade card.
I LOVE how flat this folds - a surprise waiting INSIDE!
This POPS Open and is SURE to wow and delight the recipient!
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Thursday, April 11, 2024

Hidden Z-Fold Fun Fold Handmade Card Stampin' Up! Encircled in Nature

Inspired by the amazing Solar Eclipse this week... nature speaks to me and makes me sooo happy... this handmade card celebrates this very thing!  From Getting Crafty Retreats in Big Bear Lake, California to the many hiking excursions and now we reside and own a river, peninsula and have the most magnificent view.  I love a handmade card that delivers a wow and hidden suprise and this fun fold hand stamped card does that very thing!

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Wasn't the Eclipse wonderful?!  I love opportunities, like this, to pause and celebrate the beauty of nature and blessings of God with my family and friends.  This Z Fold handmade card comes together and is inspired by this week's event.
Creating this with a hidden fun fold is so easy and fun... and this Stargazing Designer Series Paper is retiring (to my heart break!)... so Stock Up NOW as it's ON SALE!!

Recipe:
~ With the Stargaze Designer Series Paper at 12"x5-1/4", scored at 4" and 8" on the 12" side.
~  Night of Navy card stock 4-1/4"x11", scored at 5-1/2" and Die-Cut the wreath 'window'.
~  Stamp the Tajitian Tide card stock in Night of Navy ink and die-cut it.
~  Using a pencil to mark the folded Z-Fold Designer Series Paper adhered to the inside of the card.
~  Stamp in Night of Navy ink along the pencil line the trees.
~  Adhere the Die-Cut wreath with Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive.
~  Die Cut the Oxidized Copper Specialty Paper the trees and adhere them to the card front.
~  Using the Take Your Pick Tool to adhere the Brushed Metallic embellishments to the card front.
~  Basic White card stock 3-3/4"x5" stamped with the greeting to the inside flap.
I adore this stunning celestial celebration - what do YOU think??
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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

Extra Z Fold Fun Fold with a Gift Card Pocket Stampin' Up! A Little Latte Suite

 I love a fresh cup of coffee... it becomes an experience, the smell, the latte in your hand, warming your hands (and soon inside!)... and I miss coffee dates with my friends back in California!  I have become friends with barristas across the USA/World.... they give me the legal stimulants that also can become an arromatherapy!  Creating a handmade card with a fun fold that can hold a gift card or even these to-go coffee packets... it's a fun way to send some love and cheer.  This Z Fold has a few 'Extras' that sweeten this hand stamped card.

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I recently introduced a Ginger Latte from The Abbey (Marion, IN) to a friend.. she was IN LOVE with the experience of it all... 
They have a delicious Ginger latte with smoked lime!!  
It's a delicius arromatherapy and drink experience.
Recipe:
~ Thick Basic White 4-1/4"x11, scored at 2-3/4" and 5-1/2"
~ Thick Basic White 4"x5-1/2", scored at 5"
~ Pebble Path card stock 2-5/8"x4-1/4"
~ Nature's Sweetness Pebble Path Designer Series Paper 4"x2-1/2"
~ Nature's Sweetness Gold piece at 4-1/4"x2-3/4"
~ Pebble Path card stock 3-1/4"x4-1/4"
~ Nature's Sweetness White type page at 3-1/4"x3-3/4"
  
~  Assemble as you see, stamping and die-cutting the back pieces of hte Designer Series Paper scraps with these cute cups and coffee inside..
~ Assemble the pocket with Dimensionals or Dimensional strips
~  Stamp the splatter around the edge.
~  Stamp the greeting on the 4"x-5-1/2", scored at 5", using Tear Tape to create the back kick stand card
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What Others are SAYING about Getting Crafty with Jamie

Jamie is so passionate and creative about making cards - and wants everyone else to join her in the fun! She is so encouraging and positive in her attitude, helping me along when I get frustrated - and then rejoicing with me at the finished product! I love going to her classes to get new ideas, learn techniques, and have loads of fun in the process. ~ Christine C.

Jamie has wicked awesome classes! If you don’t like a particular stamp or paper/ink color Jamie wants you to change it to suit your style! I did my sister-in-law’s entire bridal shower from invitations/thank you cards, party favors to decorations, it was quaint and whimsical! Everyone ooh’d and ahh’d! I’ve had lots of special requests for classes and Jamie delivers; she always has tasty treats and flavored coffees too ~Ashley W.

I have been attending Jamie's classes for over a year. Her ideas for cards are fresh and fun. She always tries to have several different styles of cards available, so everyone gets to make cards that fit their personal style. The techniques she shows each class can be used in many different applications. She is very patient teacher when instructing class members on how to use the Stampin Up products. ~ Carol D.

If I looked up the word sparkle in the dictionary, I would find Jamie Albanese picture there. I have had the sweet blessing of knowing Jamie and her family for over 5 years now. Every time I am with her I feel loved and inspired. When I am in one of her classes I feel my creative juices flow, as she encourages me to go outside my comfort zone. Jamie helped our girl scout troop make cards for a soldier who needed some encouragement!!! For any of you who have not been in one of Jamie's classes, please don't let another day slip by. She is a beautiful friend and she will become yours too. ~ Blessings, Karen:-)

Jamie has a great eye for style and flair, and it shows in her work. Yet she can pick up on your own individual style and makes great recommendations. I love that she is always flexible for last-minute decision maker mommies like me! So much fun to host craft events with your friends and family - that personal touch always means so much. ~ Adonna

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