I have a variation on a fun fold to share with you today. I shared this during my team event last weekend and decided to share it with all of you today in the same way — through Mystery Stamping! If you’ve never seen a mystery stamping presentation before, it’s a lot of fun. You create with the supplies in your craft room by following a series of step-by-step written/verbal clues that are put before you. And I don’t show you the finished card until the end.

So go into your crafting space, play the video below (or click HERE if you do not see the video), and follow my “clues” to try to create something similar to what I’ve already created. Then scroll down to see samples of finished versions of this fun fold card. Don’t scroll down if you want to play along, though. The fun of this it trying to visualize without any photos of what I’ve created. Thanks for tuning in! Okay…Get ready for some mystery stamping!

I’m assuming if you are scrolling down that you have watched the video. Wasn’t that fun?! I shared three finished card samples in the video. So the supply list at the end of this post includes just some of the main products featured in the cards. These items are linked to where you can find them in my online store. I didn’t list adhesives and tools like I usually do.

Here are the clues I shared in the video.

Clue #1: This will be a portrait style card

Materials to gather…

• Trimmer w/scoring blade
• Bone Folder
• Adhesives
• Basic White (or other light neutral) Cardstock
  • 5-1/2” high x 8-1/2” wide
  • 4-1/4” x 5-1/2”
• Coordinating Cardstock A – back layer
  • 3″ x 5″
• Coordinating Cardstock B – front layer
  • 3-1/2″ x 4-1/4″
• Cut out imagery and sentiment/s for the front of the card – from designer Paper, from dies, from stamp set imagery… that takes up about no more than about one quarter of the card front size
• Embellishments of any kind

Clue #2:

Score your white/neutral 5-1/2” x 8-1/2” sheet of cardstock parallel to one of the short sides at 1-1/4” and at 2-1/2”.

Fold over at the 1-1/4” score line and adhere.

Clue #3:

Then fold the opposite edge over to meet the edge you just adhered (these edges will meet at the 2-1/2” score line) to create a 4-1/4” x 5-1/2” card base.

Rotate so the 1-1/4” wide section is on the left and the 3” wide section is on the right.

Clue #4:

Emboss the 4-1/4” x 5-1/2” white/neutral layer. If your embossing folder is directional, remember that this is a portrait/vertical card. So your embossed layer will be 4-1/4” wide x 5-1/2” tall.

Cut it into two pieces (1-1/4” x 5-1/2” and 3” x 5-1/2”). These layers will be attached to the front areas of the card base later. For now, put them side by side as if they ARE the front of your card. And don’t attach yet.

Clue #5:

We are going to now add the 3” x 5” cardstock layer “A” at a slight angle onto the 1-1/4” x 5-1/2” embossed layer…

Start with it 3” wide and 5” tall. Tilt it to the right a bit and match the upper left corner of A to the upper left corner of the 1-1/4” x 5-1/2” embossed layer. Keep these corners touching and continue rotating until the bottom edge of A meets the lower left corner of the 1-1/4” x 5-1/2” embossed layer. Glue these two together in that position with A on top. Then trim off the cardstock extending off the left and bottom edges of the 1-1/4” x 5-1/2” embossed layer.

Clue #6:

Now position cardstock layer “B” so that it’s 3-1/2” wide x 4-1/4” tall. Cut it diagonally from the upper left corner to the lower right corner.

Position the upper right of these halves on top of layer A so that the longest straight edge of B aligns with the left edge of layer A… and glue.

Clue #7:

Attach this multi-layered piece to the left 1-1/4” x 5-1/2” side of the folded card base.

Add images, sentiments, embellishments, etc. to this angled panel.

Clue #8:

Bend the card base back on that initial 2-1/2” score line to open the right side. Add any images, sentiments, etc. to the inside of the card.

Clue #9:

Close the card. Adhere the 3” x 5-1/2” embossed layer to this right side of the card base.

Finish by adding any final embellishments to this right side.

Clue #1: This will be a portrait style card

Materials to gather…
• Trimmer w/scoring blade
• Bone Folder
• Adhesives
• Basic White (or other light neutral) Cardstock
o 5-1/2” high x 8-1/2” wide
o 4-1/4” x 5-1/2”
• Coordinating Cardstock A – back layer
o 3″ x 5″
• Coordinating Cardstock B – front layer
o 3-1/2″ x 4-1/4″
• Cut out imagery and sentiment/s for the front of the card – from designer Paper, from dies, from stamp set imagery… that takes up about no more than about one quarter of the card front size
• Embellishments of any kind

Clue #2:

Score your white/neutral 5-1/2” x 8-1/2” sheet of cardstock parallel to one of the short sides at 1-1/4” and at 2-1/2”.

Fold over at the 1-1/4” score line and adhere.

Clue #3:

Then fold the opposite edge over to meet the edge you just adhered (these edges will meet at the 2-1/2” score line) to create a 4-1/4” x 5-1/2” card base.

Rotate so the 1-1/4” wide section is on the left and the 3” wide section is on the right.

Clue #4:

Emboss the 4-1/4” x 5-1/2” white/neutral layer. If your embossing folder is directional, remember that this is a portrait/vertical card. So your embossed layer will be 4-1/4” wide x 5-1/2” tall.

Cut it into two pieces (1-1/4” x 5-1/2” and 3” x 5-1/2”). These layers will be attached to the front areas of the card base later. For now, put them side by side as if they ARE the front of your card. And don’t attach yet.

Clue #5:

We are going to now add the 3” x 5” cardstock layer “A” at a slight angle onto the 1-1/4” x 5-1/2” embossed layer…

Start with it 3” wide and 5” tall. Tilt it to the right a bit and match the upper left corner of A to the upper left corner of the 1-1/4” x 5-1/2” embossed layer. Keep these corners touching and continue rotating until the bottom edge of A meets the lower left corner of the 1-1/4” x 5-1/2” embossed layer. Glue these two together in that position with A on top. Then trim off the cardstock extending off the left and bottom edges of the 1-1/4” x 5-1/2” embossed layer.

Clue #6:

Now position cardstock layer “B” so that it’s 3-1/2” wide x 4-1/4” tall. Cut it diagonally from the upper left corner to the lower right corner.

Position the upper right of these halves on top of layer A so that the longest straight edge of B aligns with the left edge of layer A… and glue.

Clue #7:

Attach this multi-layered piece to the left 1-1/4” x 5-1/2” side of the folded card base.

Add images, sentiments, embellishments, etc. to this angled panel.

Clue #8:

Bend the card base back on that initial 2-1/2” score line to open the right side. Add any images, sentiments, etc. to the inside of the card.

Clue #9:

Close the card. Adhere the 3” x 5-1/2” embossed layer to this right side of the card base.

Finish by adding any final embellishments to this right side.

Here is my first version of this Angled Front Panel Back-Fold Card.

It’s a VERY merry Christmas card as you can see. Because the inside sentiment is long, I stamped it so the fold was positioned between the two words.

Here is my second version. This time instead of cardstock, I used glimmer paper for one of the angled layers. I also added Lemon Lime Twist and Granny Apple Green ink with a Blending Brush on the right side of the green layer to create a bit more shadow behind the circular focal point.

The Adhesive-Backed Peppermints have been pretty popular. But if you are lucky enough to get your hands on them when they get back in stock, you will love how they bring fun and sweetness to your paper crafting projects. I even placed one on the inside.

If you decide to have your 1-1/2″ wide embossed section on the right and build your card in the opposite direction, you can have your card layout more like this third version of the card. I LOVE how the Wink of Stella is showing up on these angled panels!

Be sure to watch the video to hear a few more details about these three cards AND to catch the last half of the video for the new products revealed in the Box Opening portion.

Thanks for stopping by to see what I had to share today. If you enjoyed this, I’d love to know. Share your version on my Facebook Group so I can see what YOU made!

THE STAMP-N-STORAGE HOLIDAY SALE CONTINUES with another Doorbuster Day today!… 
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Reindeer Fun Bundle (English)

[164044]

Snowflake Sky 3 D Embossing Folder

[162026]

Festive 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Glimmer Paper

[164106]

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

Basic White Medium Envelopes

[159236]

Early Espresso 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[119686]

Pecan Pie 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[161717]

Basic Beige 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[164511]

Garden Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[102584]

Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[102482]

Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad

[147084]

Adhesive Backed Snowflake Assortment

[162129]

Rhinestone Basic Jewels

[144220]

Reindeer Days 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper & Sticker Sheet (English)

[166612]

Forever Plaid 3 D Embossing Folder

[164049]

Spotlight On Nature Dies

[163580]

2" (5.1 Cm) Circle Punch

[133782]

1-3/4" (4.4 Cm) Circle Punch

[119850]

Granny Apple Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146990]

Granny Apple Green Stampin' Pad

[147095]

Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin' Pad

[147145]

Blending Brushes

[153611]

Real Red & White Adhesive Backed Peppermints

[164050]

Nests Of Winter 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[164183]

Winterly Tree Tops Dies

[164065]

Peaceful Season Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[164145]

Birch Wood 3 D Embossing Folder

[164069]

Labeled With Love Punch

[163569]

Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[122924]

Lost Lagoon 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[133679]

Lost Lagoon Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

[161680]

Cherry Cobbler Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154880]

Basic Gray Classic Stampin' Pad

[149165]

Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush

[141897]

Iridescent Pearl Basic Jewels

[158987]

STAMP-N-STORAGE HOLIDAY SALE
Stamp-n-Storage is having a huge Holiday Sale November 15th-December 2, 2024. Save 15%, enjoy FREE Shipping, plus the white Jar Carousel for IKEA is 30% off! Stamp-n-Storage is also adding Doorbuster Days! Today’s November 22, 2024 Doorbuster: get 25% OFF on these products…12×12 Desk Base & 8-1/2″ x 11 Desk Base. Click here and scroll down for more details on the sale. Click here to shop!

THE COUNTRY HIVE’S NOVEMBER SUPER SALE
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ONLINE EXCLUSIVES NEWS – NEW ITEMS ARE HERE!
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A PEEK AT DECEMBER’S PAPER PUMPKIN KIT
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KITS COLLECTION: ALPINE AIR & A LOOK BACK KITS ADDED
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ALL STAR VIDEO CLASSES
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