Scrapbooking Global Blog Hop: Use Flip Flaps

Welcome to the Scrapbooking Global Stampin' Up! September Blog Hop!  I'm excited to be part of this group!  If you're already hopping, then you've probably arrived from Michelle's blog.

This month we are highlighting a favorite product of mine, flip flaps!

On the left page, I used a 4x6 flip flap to reveal a smaller photo and hidden journaling.  (The large journaling box actually has a lot of journaling, including our daughter's new address that I didn't want to share publicly.)

I used the Make a Memory scrapbooking kit with a few additional supplies like Pretty Peacock & White Willow cardstock and Petal Pink DSP.

Here are a few more flip flap projects I've made and previously shared:

They can also be used to make a quick shaker card!

Thank you so much for hopping by!  Please leave a comment and then go visit Julia's blog next!

Virtual Album Retreat: March Layout

The techniques you'll learn with the Virtual Album Retreat videos provide such great value to the bundle!  I think I'm getting pretty good at ink blending!  What do you think? 

This patchwork design was fun to work with and not something I would normally try.  (Again, I've learned something new that I will try again.

I added a 3x4 flip flap because I had more photos than "recommended" (but seriously, you can make these layouts work for any photos!).  I have the missing photo ordered.

If you've ever wanted to try scrapbook but were afraid to start, this bundle is for you!  (*NOTE: Anyone who purchases this bundle at full price from me will receive $43 in Stampin' Rewards to purchase an album- or whatever else you'd like!)

Virtual Album Retreat: February Layout

This layout was probably the most challenging one to make, but boy was it fun!  I messed up a bit on following directions, but no one will ever know! 

On the right page, I love the interactive heart with journaling!  It is absolutely okay to cut your page protectors to access these little gems!  (And I will be adding a photo to the empty mat; I just missed getting it ordered in time.)

What do you think of this color combo?  I would have never chosen it myself, but I love how it turned out!

(*NOTE: Anyone who purchases this bundle at full price from me will receive $43 in Stampin' Rewards to purchase an album- or whatever else you'd like!)

Virtual Album Retreat: January Layout

Did you know that Stampin' Up! hosted their first (annual I hope) Virtual Album Retreat this summer, and the bundle is still available (while supplies last).  (*NOTE: Anyone who purchases this bundle at full price from me will receive $43 in Stampin' Rewards to purchase an album- or whatever else you'd like!)

I'm using this bundle to document 2025, month by month.  I've finally had time to work on it, and here is my take on the January layout.  On the right page, the tags will pull out to read the journaling and see more photos.  (I'm waiting on some 3x4 flip flaps to finish the photos on the tag.)

Floral Impressions for Fall

This weekend, I challenged myself to create a fall card with the Floral Impressions DSP and coordinating bundle (stamp set and dies).  What do you think? 

I used Darling Duckling, Crushed Curry, Pecan Pie, and Garden Green cardstock paired with Pecan Pie ink.  I embellished the card wtih floss is from my stash & Neutral Matte Dots.

Does this say fall to you?  Are you Team Fall?  If not, then what is your favorite season?

Peaceful Garden Quilt Card

This Sunday, I'm hosting my September card making and scrapbooking class that will feature the Peaceful Garden suite.  I made this quilt card to show off the pretty papers and versatility of this suite. 

Please RSVP for class by this Friday at 5 PM so that I can prepare materials.  Let me know if you're interested in attending in person or in receive a kit with instructions.  We create 4 cards and/or a two-page 12"x12" scrapbook layout at each monthly class.

Last Chance for the September Paper Pumpkin Kit

Just a quick reminder that tomorrow is the last day to order the September Paper Pumpkin subscription box, Fall for Toile!  You can sign up or manage your subscription HERE.

Please let me know if you have any questions.  Thank you!

 

Another Thinking of You Triple-Layer Bridge Card

Here's another triple-layer bridge card, this time featuring the Beautiful Gallery suite paired with my With You in Mind stamp set. 

I love how this paper matches the stamp set so well!

I had fun layer dies to create this pretty card quickly.

All of the supplies to make this card can be found in the annual catalog (and my website) if you'd like to make something similar.

August Card Class #4: Happy Birthday Fun-Fold Card

Again I made two versions of this fun-fold birthday card for my August class using the Kintsugi Inspirations DSP. 

The sentiment from Layered Thoughts was heat embossed using two different techniques.

I kept the inside plain for the message and to highlight that pretty DSP.

My next card class will be September 14, so please reach out if you'd like to know more!

August Card Class #3: Thinking of You Triple-Layer Bridge Card

This card is much easier to make than it looks at first!  At my August card class, we made versions of this triple-layer bridge card using the Kintsugi Inspirations DSP. 

See how the large vase acts as a bridge to connect the top and bottom pieces?

For the top card, I stamped the sentiment from With You in Mind in Lagoon and for the second card, in Night of Navy.  I kept the inside plain to have plenty of room for a message.

Who would you send this card to?

By the way, my next card class will be held September 14, so message me if you'd like more information!

Beautiful Gallery Window Masculine Card

Have you every tried to stretch your DSP (designer series paper) because it's so pretty or handsome that you almost don't want to use it?  At my July card class, we took a 3" square of Beautiful Gallery DSP and stretched it to make three 1" x 3" panels that were then mounted on Early Espresso cardstock to create a "window."

I would love to see how you use this concept to stretch other pretty pieces of paper!

Celebrate Card

What are you currently celebrating?  Here's a fun card for most any fun occasion!  Happy Labor Day Weekend!

Products used:

Celebratory Sips DSP

Timid Tiger Two-Tone and Basic White cardstock

Beautiful Motifs stamp set

Blackberry Bliss ink

Everyday Arches dies

As you can see, I made eight of these for a swap with my Mauvelous Lollies team.  Happy Friday!

 

August Card Class #2: Love to You

This card uses a fun sketch to highlight the Celebratory Sips DSP and an inky ombre technique with Strawberry Slush, Berry Burst, and Blackberry Bliss inks.  I used a Nested Essential die cut and also fussy cut the "to you" sentiment, all from the Layered Thoughts stamp set.

The Timid Tiger Two-Tone cardstock panel was dry embossed with the Beautiful Butterflies hybrid embossing folder.  Every card needs an embellishment, and the 25-26 In Color Flat Gems are the perfect finishing touch.

August Card Class #1: Happy Birthday

The theme of my August card class was "big stamps to make a big impact" to highlight two cool stamp sets, With You in Mind and Layered Thoughts.  The first card uses Layered Thoughts paired with Arched Wishes (ON SALE Last Chance!) and Celebration Expressions Memories & More cards.

The top card uses a Daffodil Delight cardstock base, random stamping in the matching ink, and Happy Birthday stamped with Balmy Blue then fussy cut.  The bottom card uses Lemon Lolly instead with random stamping in Daffodil Delight, and then Happy Birthday stamped in Black on Berry Burst cardstock then fussy cut.  Which do you prefer?

Beautiful Gallery Secret Sea & Cloud Cover Card

This card may look familiar, because it is another take on the fun-fold card I recently shared.  I changed the color palette to use our In Color sale items Secret Sea and Cloud Cover, but uses the same design as the recent black-and-white card.

Yesterday I attended some great in-person Stampin’ Up! training for some Tennessee demonstrators who graciously included this Georgia girl, and met some lovely ladies!  I love the friendships this crafty community offers.  The meeting offered an optional card swap, and I am so glad that I participated in it!

Can you tell that the large left panel uses the lighter side of the Cloud Cover Two-Tone cardstock?

Products used:

• Gallery Blooms bundle (stamp set & dies)

• Beautiful Motifs stamp set

• Cloud Cover Two-Tone, Secret Sea, and White cardstock

• Secret Sea Stampin' Pad

• Damask Designed embossing folder

• White ribbon

Beautiful Gallery Black & White Card

This elegant black and white fun-fold card uses the Beautiful Gallery bundle (stamp set and dies) and features a pretty technique with Two-Tone black cardstock.

The white panel on the left was stamped with a floral cluster from Beautiful Gallery.  The Damask embossed Two-Tone cardstock panel was lightly sanded to reveal the white core.

I designed this card and offered it at my July card class and ended up sending it to a sweet friend as condolences on the loss of her mother.

Beautiful Motifs Blue Floral Card

This card highlighting Cloud Cover and Secret Sea, two of the 25-27 In Colors (on sale this month!), could be used for so many occasions. 

It only uses card stock with stamped images and die cuts from the Beautiful Motifs bundle (stamp set & dies).

What sentiment would you add to the inside?

September Paper Pumpkin Subscription Box

The calendar says August, but who is ready for fall?  The ordering window for the beautiful Fall for Toile September Paper Pumpkin kit is now open!  This kit coordinates with the Autumn Toile suite collection (item 165904) so there's lots more available.  (Learn more HERE!)

With this kit, you'll make nine cards, three each of three designs, with rich autumnal imagery and metallic foil accents.  The featured colors are Cajun Craze (Classic Stampin' Spot), Crumb Cake, Darling Duckling, Early Espresso, Pecan Pie, and Timid Tiger. 

Have you seen the coordinating add-on dies?  You can make an acorn (or a strawberry) with some of the dies in the Circle of Seasons dies!  So cute!

Remember, you have until September 10 to order this month's kit HERE.

Last Chance for the August Paper Pumpkin Box

Tomorrow is the last chance to preorder the August Paper Pumpkin subscription box, Farmhouse Florals!  Once you become a Paper Pumpkin subscriber, it's really easy to pause your subscription if you don't care for the preview of the month's box, but all changes must be made by the 10th of each month.  Learn more HERE!

 

InColors Sale & New Last Chance Items!

Select 25-27 InColors products are on sale for 15% off through the end of the month (or while supplies last)!

Plus, new items have been added to the LAST CHANCE inventory!

Find these products and more HERE!

Mauvelous Lollies Virtual Retreat Project #7

Nancy A. designed and taught this fun fold for our final virtual retreat class. 

I grabbed a birthday sentiment from the Arched Wishes stamp set.

You really need to see this one in person to appreciate its beauty.

We are looking forward to collaborating and doing this again!  We will definitely be including more fun folds and techniques in future virtual retreats. 

Mauvelous Lollies Virtual Retreat Project #6

In addition to the projects I'm sharing with you, each of us also included a bonus "tip" video for participants.  Here is the pretty card that Darla designed and taught.

Since I didn't buy the coordinating embossing folder, I made a stencil to blend leaves onto the card panel to give it some texture.  First, I grabbed old cardstock and die cut the leaves out of the bottom to create the stencil.

Then carefully use masking or washi tape to hold the stencil to the card front.

Use a blending brush to layer in (Old Olive and a little Garden Green).

Remove the stencil.

I like how it turned out and hope you do too!

Gallery Blooms Sympathy Card

Sadly, I needed a sympathy card recently and immediately reached for the Beautiful Gallery DSP and Gallery Blooms stamp set and dies bundle. 

I started with a Smoky Slate cardstock base, added a strip of Beautiful Gallery DSP and then the stamped frame (Basic White and Basic Gray cardstock).  I die cut the large white spray and two black ones from cardstock to add a little dimension and then finished the card with a white ribbon bow.  I kept the card pretty simple and wrote a heartfelt message inside.

I stamped a smaller flower spray from the stamp set on the envelope.  

My July 27 card and scrapbooking class will be featuring the Beautiful Gallery suite, and today is the last day to RSVP.  Hope you can join us!

Mauvelous Lollies Virtual Retreat Project #5

April designed and taught this fun sunflower side gate fold card.

I love the subtleness of the tone-on-tone stamping of the sunflowers in Pecan Pie.

 Be sure to decorate the inside of your card and the coordinating envelope!

In case you missed it (and you're counting), you can find project #4, the scrapbook layout that I designed and taught, HERE.