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This Z Fold Easel Card was created using the Country Birdhouse Bundle and the Country Woods 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper.  Credit goes out to Stamptastic Designs for the fold idea, although I did change up the measurements a bit for the inside portion of the card.  The Z Fold Easel makes for a great display card! 

This Z Fold Easel Card is created from two card bases which are adhered together. The card base that forms the Z Fold measures 11″ x 4-1/4″ and is scored at 2-3/4″ and 5-1/2″. The second card base which gets mounted to the large section of the first card base measures 10-1/2″ x 4″ and is scored in half at 5-1/4″. This second card base is adhered to the larger card base to form the Z fold easel. The second card base gets most of the love decoration-wise!

You can find detailed instructions and measurements on the linked pdf tutorial below. For now, I’ll share the basics with you.

To decorate the front of the smaller card base I first embossed a white panel using the Eyelet 3D Embossing folder. This panel was then matted to a piece of Summer Splash cardstock, then adhered to the front of the smaller Pool Party card front. The Country Birdhouse Dies were used to cut out all of the pieces for the birdhouse and I used the smallest circle die from the Stylish Shapes Dies to cut out the birdhouse opening. I assembled the birdhouse roof pieces onto the body of the birdhouse. Check out the stamped detail on the scalloped roof and the copper roof top!

The flowers and leaves were also cut using the Country Birdhouse Dies. I gave the flowers a distressed look by cutting the flowers from white card stock then coloring the flowers with a Petunia Pop Stampin’ Blend. I then used a Stampin’ Blend Color Lifter to lighten the petals of the flowers. This gave them a dusty, distressed look…kind of like fading blooms in the hot summer heat. The flowers and leaves were adhered to the lower left of the birdhouse then the birdhouse unit was adhered to the small card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

The small flower stamps from the Country Birdhouse Stamp Set were used to stamp multiple flowers onto the inside panel in Petunia Pop ink. I used a Stampin’ Blend in Petunia Pop to color in the flowers and used the Color Lifter to lighten some of the petals. The flower centers were colored in with a Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Blend. This panel was then adhered to the inside of the smaller card base (the same one decorated with the birdhouse).

On the larger card base, a piece of Country Woods Designer Series Paper in a Crumb Cake woodgrain print was adhered to the bottom, smaller panel. The large card base was fully flattened onto my work surface with the bottom smaller section facing me. Then the smaller card base was adhered to the top section of the large card base.

From the photo below you can see that the sentiment label was adhered to the bottom of the larger card base. I used Stampin’ Dimensionals to pop up the sentiment as the sentiment label will act as the “stop” for the easel portion of the card.

Here is another side view of the card with the front of the smaller card base seated under the top of the sentiment label on the larger card base. This fun fold makes for a perfect display card!

For some final touches to the card I adhered a yellow Loose Frosted Dot to each of the flower centers. I used a short length of black Baker’s Twine and tucked the ends under the top of the birdhouse to create a hanger. The envelope front was decorated with the same small, stamped flowers and a coordinating piece of designer series paper was adhered to the envelope flap with the excess paper trimmed away from the flap.

I have never seen a fun fold quite like this one and I wanted to share it with you. I hope you enjoyed the project! If you would like to recreate this card for yourself you can download, save and print the pdf tutorial by clicking on the image below. Enjoy!

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New Online Exclusives Coming in July!

On July 3 you will be able to grab some new exciting products from the Online Exclusives section of the Online Store! I will be pre-ordering some of these products in June and will be sharing projects here on my blog with you using these new products soon…so be sure to check back often!

During the July 3 release, several Suite Collections will be available for customer purchase in the Online Exclusives section of the Online Store including the Iconic Celebrations Suite Collection and the Season of Green & Gold Suite Collection (click on the Suite names to view the flyers). Plus, a Fall themed bundle and a Halloween bundle will also be available. These are just some of the new products available for customer purchase on July 3 so be sure to check them out in the Online Store!

Remember, there is no fixed end date for Online Exclusives! Some products will be reordered when inventory is low, and others will only be available while supplies last. This way Stampin’ Up! can offer even more new products throughout the year! 

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Coming 5 June! Take an Extra 10% Off Stamp and Die Bundles Plus Take 10% off Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machines!

Everyone loves a good deal, which is why Stampin’ Up! is offering an additional 10% off all stamp and die bundles! Between 5–30 June, take advantage of the sale and add some new bundles to your collection. Plus, save 10% on the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine and the Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (accessories for the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machines are not discounted). These machines make the perfect crafting partner for stamp and die bundles. With this offer, you can save time and money! Here are the details…

Sales Period: 5–30 June 2024
Ordering Deadlines
Phone: 28 June 2024 at 6:59 p.m. (MT)  
Online: 30 June 2024 at 11:59 p.m. (MT) 

• Get an additional 10% discount on stamp and die bundles only (that’s a total of 20% discount on stamp and die bundles!). This excludes suite collections, stamp and punch bundles, bundles not yet released to customers, and any other bundles*.
• Save 10% on Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine and Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (white and Boho Blue). 
• The 10% discount applies automatically to stamp and die bundles in all orders including Starter Kit orders.

*Please note Close to My Heart products are not included in this promotion.

Get those wish lists ready! Don’t miss out on this special offer to stock up and save! Click here to view the promotion flyer.

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June Paper Pumpkin Kit – Life is Sweet

If you would like to receive the Life Is Sweet Kit in June, you will need to subscribe to Paper Pumpkin no later than June 10 receive this kit. This kit looks adorable!

Subscriptions to Paper Pumpkin are offered in month-to-month subscriptions, or 3-, 6- or 12-month subscriptions and you can cancel or pause your subscription at any time!

Here are the details for the Life is Sweet Kit:

• Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs with 9 coordinating envelopes
• Iridescent glimmer sentiments and precut paper pieces
• Vellum accents, iridescent pearls, and linen thread
• Coordinating colors: Poppy Parade, Peach Pie, Lemon Lolly, Shy Shamrock (Classic Stampin’ Spot), Pool Party, Pretty In Pink
• Features the new 2024–2026 In Colors!

You can view the current Paper Pumpkin flyer by clicking here!

As an Add On, you can purchase the Thanks and Beyond coordinating dies for this kit! These dies will coordinate with the April, May and June Paper Pumpkin Kits #164397)! The dies help to add dimension to your projects. Note that you must be a current Paper Pumpkin subscriber to order this add-on. Add-Ons are while supplies last.

Subscribing to Paper Pumpkin

Not a Paper Pumpkin subscriber yet? Subscribe to Paper Pumpkin today to receive your very own all-inclusive crafting kit each month. Kits include card projects, tags and gift packaging! When I say the kits are all-inclusive, that is exactly what I mean. You will receive everything in your kits that you will need to complete the projects, including ink, paper, adhesives and embellishments! Click on the image below to subscribe to Paper Pumpkin today!

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June Host Code

Use my current Host Code and receive a free gift from me valued at $8 when you place an order of $35 or more (before shipping and tax). If you place an order greater than $150, do not use the Host Code as you will be eligible for Stampin’ Rewards (but you will still receive the free gift from me!). Use my June Host Code –KK9XENQ2 .

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Products used to create today’s project that are available now for purchase are included below.