It was quite a shock when the new 2023-24 Annual Catalog came out with so many colors g-o-n-e from the color palette and another bunch of colors introduced. I must say I am loving the new colors. So fresh and bright. Today’s cards use two of those newbies: Lemon Lolly and Lemon Lime Twist. They both use the word lemon in their names but they are actually quite different.
Introducing Lemon Lolly & Lemon Lime Twist:
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I love a challenge — an easy-ish challenge — when I see it — and today’s fun fold card fit the bill. It does seem as if I’m into fun folds these days. For the “pop” they offer, they’re actually quite easy.
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Lemon Lolly Version
I’m thinking I might correct my small daisy boo-boo before putting the card in the mail. That’s what dies are for sometimes!
Lemon Lime Twist Version
Cutting Tips (you will be making two cards)
- Card Base (Lemon Lolly AND Lemon Lime Twist in my sample): 8-1/2″ x 11″, scored at 1-3/4″, 3-1/2″, 5-1/4″ and 7″
- Small pop-out folding piece: 1 each of Lemon Lolly AND Lemon Lime Twist: 3″ x 6″, scored at 3″
- Card Base Layer pop-out piece: 1 each of Lemon Lolly AND Lemon Lime Twist: 3″ x 3″
- Basic White layer to place on above pop-out folding piece and the small piece on the right: 2-3/4″ x 2-3/4″ << 6 pieces
- Basic White card greeting layer: 2 pieces: 5-1/4″ x 3-3/4″; one for each card
Assembly Tips
- Choose stamp set of your choice and stamp your images in a similar pattern to that shown in my samples.
- Attach two (for each card) of the 2-3/4″ x 2-3/4″ Basic White pieces to the 3″ x 6″ pieces that have been scored and folded in half on the score line.
- Attach the third 2-3/4 x 2-3/4″ Basic White piece to the 3″ x 3″ Lemon Lolly and Lemon Lime Twist pieces. Attach these layered pieces to the 5-1/4″ x 3-3/4″ Basic White pieces after attaching those Basic White pieces to the card base as shown in the photos.
- Accordion fold the base card and burnish the folds with a Bone Folder or another strong flat tool. Place adhesive on the outside ends of this 3″ x 6″ layer and gently lay it in place so it covers the card on the inside. Then firmly burnish (with that Bone Folder) the glued area so there is a secure seal.
- Add the bling of your choice depending upon your choice of stamp set. I used those cute little Brass Butterflies.
- Don’t forget to add a ‘hand-stamped by’ stamp to the back of your card. If you don’t have one just be sure to add a smiley face and your name/date so your lucky recipient knows you made their card!
How About Sharing Your Card?
If you happen to make a card based on this sample, I’d love it if you’d share it. I’m not sure if you can do that in a comment below but you can on my FaceBook page. StampingWithBlythe
