Fun Fold Friday - Pull Tab Flip Card

Welcome to another edition of Fun Fold Friday - today I am trying a fold I saw from Stampin’ with Tami.

Today’s card design was inspired by playing along to a few challenges:

Sweet Stampin’ - using the Fun for Fall dies 

Stampin’ Up! Only Challenge #SUOC409 - fall market mood board 

Just Us Girls #JUG839 - Thank you theme 

Colorful Options September Rusty Brown mood board - Early Espresso and Crumb Cake colour palette. 

Im getting inky with Fun for Fall bundle, Glow of Harvest DSP from August POM, Metallic Gems, retired Word Window punch and unbranded Gold twine. 

Measurements

Crumb Cake Card Base;  8 1/2” x 5 1/2” scored at 4 1/4” 

Early Expresso cardstock

Base Mat 5 1/4” x 4”

Large Flap Mat 3 1/4” x 2 1/2” 

Smaller Flap Mat 2 3/4” x 2”

Pull Tab Mechanism 6 1/2” x 2” scored at 2 1/4” and 2”

Glow of Harvest DSP layer 5” x 3 3/4”

Vanilla layers

Card Insert  5” x 3 3/4”

Large Flap layer 3 1/8” x 2 3/8”

Smaller Flap layer 2 1/2” x 1 7/8”

Focal image sized to fit on large front flap 

Quick process video 

I can’t get enough of the little scarecrow - it’s so adorable!

Happy Stampin’ 

Margaret 

Live, Laugh, Love

Be Totallyawake4-life 

Masculine Vibes Monday

Welcome to another Monday edition of Masculine Vibes. 

Today’s card design was inspired by playing along to a few challenges:

Case-ing Tuesday Sketches  #578 page 54 from Jan-Apr 2026 catty.

Inspired By challenge - Seashells mood board and colour palette I have chosen Crumb Cake, Mossy Meadow/Granny Apple Green and Pecan Pie #IB401 … loved the little toad on the log! 🪵 

Sweet Stampin’ challenge - stripes or chevrons … I have done stripes with the different papers.

 

I’m getting inky with the new Textured Tree embossing folder, Country woods DSP, Triple Banner and 2 1/2” circle punch, Moody Palette Glossy Dots and from my stash an old Sale-a-bration set Love you Lots which I kept just for the Toad as that’s my stepsons nickname so make lots of Toad themed cards 🐸🐸 

A fun “love you lots” masculine vibe card for my stash. 

Happy Stampin’ 

Margaret 

Live, Laugh, Love 

Be Totallyawake4-life 

Christmas in July throwback

Welcome to another edition of Throwback Thursday having fun playing with old favourites combined with new goodies! 

My design was inspired by playing along to a few challenges.

Double Trouble 3-2-1 challenge to use 3 colours, 2 layers and 1 holiday image. 

Try a Sketch On Tuesday sketch challenge - couldn’t choose between the two so created one for each.

Sweet Stampin’ Christmas in July.

For design number one I’m getting inky with the sneak peek July exclusive Festive Cheer, Stitched Season DSP and Peaceful Pine ribbon. Current Stylish shapes dies and Fern & Floral 3D embossing folder, rhinestone gems coloured red, Wink of Stella and Real Red and Old Olive ink paired with the Stitched Stockings stamps & punch and unbranded gold twine.

Stitched Seasons DSP Colours: Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive, Peaceful Pine, Pecan Pie, Real Red, Secret Sea

First design - love the starburst sketch design to show off the Stitched Seasons DSP

 

For design number two I’m getting inky with the leftover Stitched Season DSP scraps from my starburst, Exposed Brick embossing folder and Greetings for All ephemera pack, Wink of Stella paired with the Stitched Stockings stamps & punch, rhinestones coloured red and unbranded gold twine. 

   

Second design sketch featuring 5 little stockings hung by the mantle ready for a Merry Christmas. Love the Wink of Stella on the stockings white cuffs & toes gives a glittery Christmas vibe.

Happy Stampin’

Margaret 

Live, Love, Laugh

Be Totallyawake4-life 

Slimline Sunday

Welcome to another edition of Slimline Sunday.

Today’s card design was inspired by playing along to several fun challenges. 

Double Trouble 3-2-1 #DT219 to use 3 layers, 2 images, and 1 slimline design. Twisted Sister 3 add some glitter and Twisted Sister 2 use the sister site sketch Try a Sketch on Tuesday. 

Try a Sketch on Tuesday slimline sketch #TSOT698

CAS Colours & Sketches challenge palette of Blackberry Bliss, Gorgeous Grape and Garden Green

CAS on Friday create a clean and simple Christmas in July project #377

Sweet Stampin’ also has a Christmas in July challenge.

Getting inky with a sneak peek from the July Online Exclusive Festive Cheer bundle, Stitched Designs dies, Blackberry Bliss, Gorgeous Grape and Garden Green inks, Peaceful Pine Shimmer Blush, Metallic Gold ink and acrylic pen, Antique Pearls coloured with gold ink.

           

There is something cooling about creating Christmas cards in July especially when it’s been 40+ here 😜 The Festive Cheer bundle is going to be a fun addition to my Christmas collection.  I used the Shimmer Brush to add sparkle to the pine branch and ornaments and added splatters to the white space as well as so gold flecks. 

Happy Stampin’

Margaret 

Live, Laugh, Love

Be Totallyawake4-life 

Technique Tuesday Fidget Spinner fun

Welcome to another edition of technique Tuesday - today I am playing with adding fidget spinner to a card.

My card design was inspired by playing along with a few challenges: 

TGIF Challenges mood board #tgif582  - that gorgeous sunset and Ferris wheel just beg to combine the Scenic Coast DSP with Boardwalk Fun dies 🎡 

Sweet Stampin’ Anything But A Birthday card - chose to add a You Did It sentiment 

Time Out Challenge #TOC315 Pick 2 inspo list - summer fun sunset by the beach! 

I’m getting inky with Scenic Coast DSP, Boardwalk Fun DSP, Greetings for All ephemera pack and fidget spinners from Amazon. 

The fidget spinners are an easy to use add on that gives your card an interactive experience.

A fun “hey you did it”  card - will work for either a graduation or retirement because after either event you deserve a vacation by the water where you can ride the Ferris wheel as you watch the sun go down! 

Happy Stampin’

Margaret 

Live, Laugh, Love 

Be Totallyawake4-life 

Slimline Sunday

Welcome to another edition of Slimline Sunday.

Todays card design was inspired by playing along to several card challenges:

Double Troubles Twisted Sisters 1 masculine theme, 2 die cuts - I have chosen to use Scenic Coast and Spot Light on Nature dies, 3 strips of paper or washi tape. 

Try a Sketch on Tuesday sketch challenge #TSOT. I have stretched it to fit a slimline design.

Festive Friday Fathers Day #FFO211 I have chosen Masculine colours, textured metallic ribbon, patterned paper and a Fathers Day sentiment.

Sweet Stampin’ Something For the Boys challenge.

Time Out Challenge #TOC315 I have chosen a summer sunset by the water vacation vibe design.

I’m getting inky with the Scenic Coast stamps, dies, paper and sequins along with the Spotlight on Nature dies and Greeting for All ephemera pack along with Blueberry Bushel, Highland Heather, Pumpkin Pie, Crushed Curry and Strawberry Slush inks and blending brushes. 

Final design results using a blended sunset as my backdrop for my 4 strips of Scenix Coast paper and the focal image of the lighthouse doe and Spotlight on Nature die to form a portal frame. I cut out in Basic White and used the blender brush and a pecan pie blender pen to color the circle and lighthouse features. Add some metallic gold bakers twine and popped up the Fathers Day sentiment after blending it with leftover Blueberry Bushel so the white wasn’t so stark. Added 3 sequins to finish it off.

Happy Stampin’ 

Margaret 

Live, Laugh, Love

Be Totallyawake4-life

Reflection / Mirror Technique Tuesday

Welcome to another edition of Technique Tuesday - I am playing with the reflection or mirror Stampin’ technique. Great way to double your stamp images! 

Card design was inspired by playing along to a few challenges. 

Color Dare Challenge #697 to use yellow plus one other colour. I have chosen Secret Sea. 

The Paper Players to create a spring project #PP780 - using spring inspired DSP and the deer from the Notes of Spring stamp set.

Tic Tac Toe challenge #tttc289 diagonal spring, punch and coordinating envelope for a win.

Sweet Stampin’ Spring using spring inspired DSP and Note of Spring stamp set 

Inspire.Create has a spring challenge as well. #213

Getting inky with the Notes of Spring stamp set from March POM, Heartfelt Hexagon punch and the DSP from the Advent Calendar set still available on last chance list. 

Easy technique that packs a wow! 

Quick Process video 

Love how it turned out! Perfect for someone celebrating a spring birthday! 

Happy Stampin’

Margaret 

Live, Laugh, Love

Be Totallyawake4life 

Technique Tuesday One Sheet Wonder

Welcome to another edition of Technique Tuesday. 

Technique choice was is inspired by playing along with TGIF challenges One Sheet Wonder challenge. #tgifc570.

Sweet Stampin Spring/Easter challenge

 

Inspire.Create colour challenge #IC212 I’ve chosen Daffodil Delight, Balmy Blue and Berry Blast.

Addicted to CAS stripes challenge #304 

CAS on Friday Spring theme challenge #330

Global Design Project Case the Designer #GDP540 - I was inspired by the pink florals for my one card. I used the Beautifully Adorned Ephemera pack and coloured the vellum with the Berry Blast blends to give them the pink floral vibes on my last card. 

I’m getting inky with the Beautiful Bokeh 6x6 DSP, the Easter Basket stamp set, Beautifully Adorned ephemera, Easter Time Mix & Match ephemera, Forever Plaid, Lovely Stripes, Stone & Vine, Ladybugs Picnic and All in a Row embossing folders, Stamp Write Markers in Daffodil Delight, Balmy Blue and Berry Blast, gold metallic ink, rhinestone gems. 

Measurements for cutting the One Sheet Wonder with 6x6 DSP to create 5 patterns for card designs.

Quick process video 

5 Card Design from 1 6x6 DSP.

Happy Stampin’

Margaret 

Live, Laugh, Love

Be Totallyawake4life