Stamp with Marsha: Pattern Party DSP

Thursday, March 17, 2022

Fun Fold Card with Surprise Gift Bag Inside!

I don't know who first came up with this creative card idea, but I sure love it! I learned how to make it from Cindy Fodor. I saw her card at a demonstrator event and thought it was amazing. I don't live near my siblings, so I always send them birthday cards with a gift card inside. This is a fun way to package it. It is a little bulky, so plan on adding some extra postage!

The first time I made this design, I used the Friendly Hello Designer paper which was a free Sale-a-bration item in the recent promotion.

That paper is no longer available, but there are so many fun designer papers you could use! I went with the Pattern Party DSP for today's card. You can watch the VIDEO HERE.

These are the measurements (in inches):

Thick White cardstock: 4-1/4 x 11, score at 3-1/2 and 8-1/2
DSP for gift bag (inside the card): 4 x 9-1/2
With the DSP in the landscape direction, score at 1/2, 1, 4-1/2, 5, 5-1/2, and 9
Turn the DSP so it's in portrait direction and score at 1 and 3-1/2
DSP for front left (polka-dot): 3-1/4 x 4
DSP for front right and inside right (heart pattern): 2-1/4 x 4 (cut 2)
DSP for inside left (striped): 2-3/4 x 4
White for inside: 3-3/4 x 3-3/4
Pumpkin Pie or Bermuda Bay for inside: 4 x 4

Once you cut and score the gift bag section, the following picture is a helpful template to know what sections to cut out, where to put the adhesive, ribbon holes, etc.

You can see a list of supplies at the end of this post. If you give this card a try, please let me know! If you make it before March 23, you can post it in my Happy Stampers with Marsha Facebook group with the following hashtag: #giftbag You will get entered to win a $5 class coupon on March 23rd.

The host code for March is CJZXFQ7X; please use this code when placing online orders under $150 and you will get a free gift from me! If your order is over $150, you will still get the free gift, but don't use the host code because you get your own host rewards!

Happy Stamping!

Marsha

Product List

Happiest Of Birthdays Cling Stamp Set (English) [152539] $19.00	Pattern Party 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Host Designer Series Paper [155426] $18.00	Special Moments Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [158081] $0.00	Paper Trimmer [152392] $25.00
Simply Scored [122334] $30.00	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [140272] $8.25	Pumpkin Pie 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [105117] $8.75	Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad [147084] $7.50
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $6.00	White 3/8'' (1 Cm) Glittered Organdy Ribbon [156408] $8.50	Pool Party 3/8" (1 Cm) Sheer Ribbon [152462] $6.00	Artistry Blooms Sequins [152477] $7.00

Wednesday, June 16, 2021

Turtle Pocket Cards

The new Turtle Friends bundle is so adorable! I couldn't resist getting it! Plus, I really needed the sentiment: "Sorry I was slow."

I saw the idea for these pocket cards from Kelly Acheson HERE. I made the same layout, but changed the stamp set and paper. You can include a gift card in your pocket along with the greeting card insert, or just do the greeting card insert.

You can watch the VIDEO of me making this project HERE.

Measurements (in inches):

Granny Apple Green cardstock: 4-1/4 x 11; score at 5-1/2, and 9-1/2
DSP (designer series paper) for the bottom front: 2-1/2 x 3-3/4
Mat under DSP: 2-3/4 x 4
DSP for the flap: 1-1/4 x 4
White cardstock for insert: 3-1/4 x 4-7/8
Mat behind white insert: 3-1/2 x 5-1/8

Tip: When you glue the sides of your pocket down, I recommend putting the insert and gift card (if you are using it) inside first so it gives the room you need when you glue it down (I show this in the video). This makes it easier to slide in and out. I didn't do this on the first one, and it is a tighter squeeze.

We will be making this card along with other fun projects at my Virtual Turtle Friends Stamp Camp on July 17th. I'll post more information soon!

Please use the following host code on online orders in June: V6KDKJAA. If your order is over $50, you will get a free roll of Flirty Flamingo Metallic Ribbon from me as a thank you.

Happy Stamping,