This is such a cute card that works for all options in the Stampin’ Up! Nothing’s Better Than Bundle! In fact, I was able to create multiple cards from this single set. And I am thrilled to report that the “Day without Chocolate” card is featured as my Guest Designer card on the Anything Goes with a Fun Fold For Creative Creases #31.
These are fun cards for a special person who you are sure will display this VERY display-worthy card!
Want to get started? Here are the paper cuts:
| # | Measurements | Notes | |
| Stampin’ Up! Coastal Cabana Card Stock | 1 | 4” x 5” | This is the base of the card. |
| Stampin’ Up! Basic White Cardstock 8-1/2” x 11” | 1 | 3-3/4” x 4-3/4” | Message panel for the back of the card. |
| Stampin’ Up! Basic White Cardstock 12” x 12” | 1 | 4” x 12” | Score at 4”, 6”, and 8” |
| Stampin’ Up! Basic White Cardstock 12” x 12” | 1 | 3″ x 9″ | Score at 3”, 4-1/2”, and 6” |
| Stampin’ Up! Basic White Cardstock 12” x 12” | 1 | 2″ x 6″ | Score at 2”, 3”, and 4” |
| Stampin’ Up! Coastal Cabana Card Stock | 2 | 3 3/4″ x 3 3/4″ | |
| Stampin’ Up! Coastal Cabana Card Stock | 2 | 2 3/4″ x 2 3/4″ | |
| Stampin’ Up! Coastal Cabana Card Stock | 2 | 1 3/4″ x 1 3/4″ | |
| Stampin’ Up! Coastal Cabana Card Stock | 1 | 1″ x 4″ | |
| *DSP | 2 | 3 5/8″ x 3 5/8″ | Use 2 coordinating patterns. |
| *DSP | 2 | 2 5/8″ x 2 5/8″ | Use 2 coordinating patterns. |
| *DSP | 2 | 1 5/8″ x 1 5/8″ | Use 2 coordinating patterns. |
*I used the Stampin’ Up! Sunshine and Rainbows paper pack, which I now see is no longer available. However, there are a number of other paper packs that would work just as well, with designs that are formatted well for these smaller pieces. Stampin’ Up! Abstract Beauty and Sweet Talk would be good choices.
When I am working with a design that has so many pieces, I like to lay them out so that I am sure that I have everything. It also lets me look at the pieces and the directions being to make sense.
As with many card designs, this is one that has many layers and you can start to build them up so that they are ready for the final assembly.
Using the 4” x 5” card stock for the base, all of the layers will be attached to this. I also added the Basic White card stock panel on the back to write my own messages.
Fold and burnish the 4” x 12” panel as indicated in the chart.
Repeat this process with the smaller Stampin’ Up! Basic White card stock strips.
Once the folded panels are done, adhere the decorative layers to the top layer and the interior layer.
I used the candies portion of the die set for the chocolate card and the cute cocktail glass dies for the other card. I colored the images in and applied Stampin’ Up! Fine Tip Glue Pen to coat them. This great glue dries so shiny and adds a lot of dimension to the decorations.
I created sentiment layers for each of the layers using the Nothing’s Better Than stamp set. They read “A Day Without”, “Is Like, ummm…” and “Just Kidding, I have no Idea.” Using the word dies that are also included in the bundle, cut the Chocolate or Cocktails or Coffee) if you go the coffee route!) and adhere it to the largest layer.
When the card is pulled out of the envelope, the recipient will see what A Day Without…looks like!
Each layer serves as the kickstand for the next larger layer and the “Just Kidding” sentiment holds up the smallest layer.
And you’re done!
Please let me know if you have any questions. I used these directions a couple of times to be sure that they are clear – but you may not find them that way. If not, please ask me a question and I’ll be glad to clarify, edit, rewrite, etc.
Here are the items that I used:
Such fun cards! Perfect sentiments and the fancy fold design is perfect! 🙂
Oh, Amy, thank you so much! I love these little cards and I’ve started to make a few more as they work for so many folks and their minor addictions to coffee and chocolate – and that occasional colorful and exotic cocktail! I think that SU rocked this one.
Congrats on your win at Creative Creases. This is a great fun fold and good use of DSP!
I know, Karen – how lucky am I to have had this opportunity! I love Debbie Mageed and I’ve been following her blogs and challenges for a long time. It’s been wicked fun to work with her on this guest spot…and I am very grateful.
Thanks so much for visiting my blog again for this card! I am truly glad to see you here!
Love your cards! I was undecided on this set but I’m thinking I need it…lol! I’ll have to give this fold a try. Very cool card fold!
Thanks so much, Carol! This little bundle is just so much fun – isn’t it? I love a funny card and this one lets you construct a card for a friend, no matter what their special “habit” happens to be…coffee, chocolate, or the cocktail thing! Thanks so much for taking a look!
Wow! I love these fun fold cards. Thanks for the measurements and tips to make it easy to re-create them. Enjoy your day!
Thanks so much, Hilda! This card is such a fun one – and after the cutting is done, it is really an easy construction job! The tough part is choosing your theme and the papers, especially with so many choices. Thank you so much for visiting my blog!
LOVE this fold – and LOVE your stamp set and DSPs! Perfect – and oh-so-cute! CONGRATULATIONS on being Guest Designer – well deserved! 🙂
Thanks so much, Mary! But I have a long way to catch up to you, my friend! But I’ll be working on it…
Oh, Susan, you have showcased this wonderful bundle so beautifully! I haven’t actually tried a triple easel card yet – shocking! Your instructions has it on my list to give it a go soon. I can’t thank you enough for being my guest designer! You have been a joy to work with and hope to see you in the gallery again soon.
Debbie
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Thanks so much, Debbie! It’s been an honor to work with you on this go-around! Please expect to see my designs in your upcoming challenges too! And as we say in Rhode Island about voting, I’ll be there early and often!