Thinking of You Fall Ya"ll

 

Hello Crafty Friends!

I usually give you some measurements for making the card, but this time it’s just going to be a short poem.  I hope you don’t mind.  I feel everyone knows the measurements. If you need measurements or names of supplies I used, please let me know, and I will get back to you.

“Just like the leaves, my thoughts are falling for you this autumn.”

“Sending you cozy thoughts as the autumn breeze whispers your name.”

In this season of change, know that you’re always in my heart.

In every falling leaf, I find a piece of you.

Autumn shows us how beautiful it is to let things go.

What does everyone like to do in the fall?

I enjoy picking apples, going for walks, and enjoying the leaves changing color.  Make cards,

Knitting and crocheting.  Since I live in a very hot climate, I enjoy a hot cup of coffee or tea.

Happy Fall Ya’ll

HAPPY FALL, Y'ALL!

 

Happy Fall to all of you!  Fall cards are such a joy to make-the colors practically glow on their own.  Those warm yellows, deep orange, rich browns, and even little pops of burgundy or gold foil really capture that cozy, festive vibe.  Some people even add a touch of plaid paper or textured kraft cardstock to bring in that rustic autumn feel.

Are you going more for a harvest or Thanksgiving theme with your cards, or just general "Happy Fall" cozy vibes?

Merry Christmas side gatefold

 

Inside of card

Back of card

Hey, my crafty friends, I made this Christmas card today, even though Christmas is four months away, but you know it comes really fast.

I believe this funfold is called a side gatefold.

Measurements for the card base are  6 x 11 ½  scored at 1.1/4 , 

3.1/4 , 7 ½ 

Back of card: 4 ½   x 6 ⅛ 

Front strip:  1 ⅛  x 5 ¾ 

Directions:

1. Fold in both sides of the card.  on the left side, fold out and glue to the card.
2. Glue the back cardstock that measures 4 ½  x 6 ⅛ to the center of the card.
3. Glue the strip to the front of the smaller fold (this is the front of the card).
4. Add a strip of designer paper to decorate the inside of the card.
5. Add a tag of anything to the front of the card, making sure you just glue half of it down.
6. Embellish as desired and add sediments.  If you like, you can add a bow.

SUNFLOWER EMBOSSING FOLDER

 

This embossing folder has to be one of my favorites. I had so much fun playing with it.

First, I embossed on a 4 1/4"x 5 1/2" white cardstock.

Second, I blended with the desired colors.

Third, I stamped a sentiment on the tag and sponged it around with color to match the card.

I then added a flower and leaves to decorate it. I added a flower and sponged it with some yellow.

Butterfly Slim Card

 

Hello crafty friends,  the above card was made with my friend Donna this week, on our 

Girlfriend Day,  she had this card kit ready for us to make.

We used a patterned vellum behind the die cut; you can hardly see it, but it's there.

Behind the butterflies also took vellum.  

I don't know what die set she used because I didn't ask her, but it is beautiful.

The congratulations was inbossed with gold embossing powder.

A Beautiful card, but easy to make.

Thanks, Donna, for the beautiful kit.

SWEET JAR

Card Base:  4 1/4. x. 5 1/2 

Mat:    I used designer paper  4 x 5 1/4

I also used the arch dies to fit on the card; the top arch was also ink blended with the ink color to match.

stamped the sweet jar, also stamped the cookies inside, and the sentiment below the jar.  the top of the jar

I tilted it.  I think it looks cute that way

 

CHARMING DAY FLORAL

 

Card Base:  4 1/4  x  5 1/2

This is a straightforward card, but it comes out so pretty;  it's worked right on the card base, and I 

inked a rectangle in the middle of the card in pale blue.  I die cut the flowers and leaves, left one set

of leaves in white, and colored the other set of leaves; these are to be set in the back of the flower.

I opt to color the flower in yellow, but it can be any color you desire.   The flower was propped up with some dimensional elements and used some pearl embellishments, and voilà.

This was an easy and fun card to make.

YOU ARE REMARKABLE

 

Card Base:  4 1/4  x 5  1/2

I used a 3 1/2  x  2 1/2  strip of designer paper to decorate the front of the card.

Then I placed it across the middle of the card and topped it with a frame die cut in white and stamped it with the flower of the You are remarkable

stamp set from Stampin' Up.

The flower was colored with copic markers.  I stamped a small bee next to the flower, then added some splatter at the bottom of the flower using a stamp that had some splatters.

Diagonal Card

Good Morning stamping friends. I have a corner fold or sometimes called a corner tuck.

I used a plain light blue color for the card matt and used the free as a bird designer paper, I believe that was the name of it, it’s an older paper, it coincides with the blue card-stock, but (oops I just noticed a boo-boo, I placed the designers paper upside down. LOL) 

I cut out two butterflies to embellish the card and brushed it with ink of Stella to shine it somewhat.  Stamped sip sip Hooray! At the top right corner to finish it up.

I really like this card because it is simple but very spring like.

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Fun Scrappy card

 

Good  morning stamping friends.  I  am bring another fun card, this time, it’s a scrappy card, we all know everyone hordes those scraps. (LOL)  When we use leftover scrap papers, each card tells it’s own unique story.  The beauty of a scrappy card lies in its imperfections, where mismatched colors come together to form a charming, one-of-a-kind design.  It’s about personal touch and the joy of recycling material into something beautiful.  Whether it’s for a birthday, a thank-you note, or just a little surprise, a scrappy handmade card feels thoughtful and special, radiating warmth and creativity in every layer.

All I used was three scraps of desired measurement, glued to the top of a die cut scalloped cardstock.   A beautiful embossed flower always sets a beautiful scene, place a gem in the center of the flower and viola!

Your's Toadily, 

Ana Raposo

LATTICE OF LIFE

 

Hello my stamping friends, 

One design that consistently catches the eye is the lattice card with cascading flowers.

This design isn’t just visually stunning—it tells a story. It merges intricate geometric shapes with nature’s organic beauty, creating a card that feels both sophisticated and charming. Let’s dive into what makes the lattice card with cascading flowers so special, and why it might just be the perfect card for your next project.

 The beauty of a lattice card with cascading flowers lies in its understated elegance. The intricate design doesn’t need to be overly embellished; the natural beauty of the flowers and the geometry of the lattice speak for themselves.  I also forgot to mension the this card is also a Z-fold.

Here is the measurements I use to make this card;

card base:  4 1/4 x 11 and scored at 2 3/4, 5 1/2

Insert:  white cardstock 3 1/4 x 9 and scored at 2 1/4 , 4 1/2, 

for the front

pink DSP: 3 x 4 1/4 layer this goes on top of the white cardstock.

green DSP:  2 5/8 x 4 , this goes behind the Trellis. 

die-cut some flowers and sprigs and use it to embellish the 

trellis.  Add a sentiment of your choice.

the middle of the flowers have a small clear gem, that gives the card some character.

Toadily, Ana Raposo

 

 

    

    

   

 

Swallowtail butterfly

 

Hello my stamping friends, I am here again to show you my swallowtail butterfly card.

may I tell you how I made it?

First let me tell you who I cased this card from, cardsTV, if you want to go to her site 

and check hers out, I have linked her site below.

http://cardztv.blogspot.com I

 have a regular card base in white which is 4 1/4 by  5 1/2".

I opt for a black matt in the size of 4 x 5 1/4".

I took an already DSP with a white center, so I could rub a fine sandpaper through

it to get the white effect.

I then die cut a open window type die in white and topped it to the others.

The decoration was a swallowtail butterfly that I had die cut a long time ago and glued

it to the card and also added a sentiment.

The embellishment will come after.

If you like this card, please let me know by leaving a comment. 😏

Thank you..

sending stampin hugs.

Ana Raposo. 

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SKETCH CARD

Hello stamping friends, today I am bringing you a sketch card that I am entering into a challenge with creating with Kristina.  I really love watching her videos.  This is for this week's sketch challenge and ends on April 1st (No April Fools) 😜.

See link of her site below.

The card base is stamped with a dots all over, I added two banners and I  distressed them on both sides.  For the focal point, I used a flower with a butterfly and a leave,  and added a thinking of you sentiment.  this was a very simple card but makes a statement.  The colors I chose, are jade, pink, white and green.

Thank you for dropping by my blog, please like and comment if you like.

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Ana Raposo

Diagonal Split Card

Hello my stamping friends, may I share this lovely fun fold card with you, if you

are interested, please see below for the measurements and supplies. I also have a template to

help you in cutting the designer paper.

 

Card Base: 8 1/2 x 5 1/2

          inside card stock:  4 1/4 x 5 1/4

          Card Matt:  (Pink) 4 x 5 1/4

          Card Matt 2:  (Black & White) 3 3/4 x 5

          Oval die cut:  3 1/4 x 3 1/4

          Sentiments:  1/2" die cut and stamped layered on top of a pink strip size 2 1/4" x 1 1/8"

   I glued all the materials to card base and raised the oval die cut after stamping some sprinkle dots.

   I added the colored flowers and leaves by also raising them.  Don't forget to glue the inside white             base and stamp a saying.

   I just love the pink and black together it really makes a statement, I cased this card from Mary at

   Stamps-N-Langers.

  See you soon my friends.

  Ana  

       

       

 

SPRING FLOWERS

Hello, my stamping friends, may I share my spring flower card with you?  I had so much fun playing with this funfold, it was an easy fold and I got to share pretty designer papers on top of that.

Below I am sharing the measurements in case anyone wants to case this card.

card base:  5 1/2 x 8 1/2 and scored at 4 1/4

white cardstock for inside: 4 x 5 1/4

Front side strips to matt the designer paper:  two 1 1/4 x 4

Front side designer paper stips to top matt:  two 1 x 3 3/4

The card stock is the same as the front side strip matt color: 8 x 2 3/4 and scored at 4"

Strip of designer paper:  2 1/2 x 2 3/4

die cut emblessment of your choise

die cut for the sentiment

The designer paper and die cuts I used, was from Stampin Up

Let me tell you how I put this card together.

first I glued the white cardstock inside the card.

second I glued the middle card to the middle of the card and glued the designer paper on top.

third I glued the designer paper on the two strips and glued it to the card.

I placed a die-cut embellishment on the front of the card and I added a sentiment.

Don't forget the bling, bling, bling.  I still need to put mine on.

Enjoy making your card!

yours truly Ana

LACY FRAME

 

Halloween Shaker Card

Hello, my crafty Friends! This Halloween shaker card is fun and easy to make. Try it yourself.
 

BUTTERFLY FUNFOLD CARD

Card Base Measures:  4 ¼” x 11”

And Score at 1 ¼” and 8 ¾”

DSP for bottom front measures:  4” x 4”

DSP for top font measures:  2”x 4”         

White cardstock that measures: 4x4”

Two embellishments, I have butterflies

One circle punch or die those measures: 1 ¾” out of the cardstock color

One circle punch or die those measures: 1 ½” out of the white cardstock

One strip of white cardstock for birthday sentiment that measures:  1” x 4”

Let’s fold up the bottom of cardstock and fold down the top cardstock.

Glue the DSP on bottom and top of the cardstock.

Glue the white 4 x 4” inside the card.

Open up the card and cut out the largest circle through the top of the card making sure you are near the right side of the card.

Glue the two circles together and attach to the hole on the card, place a medium butterfly in center.

 

Glue a large butterfly with three dimensionals on bottom of butterfly and attach to card.

Stamp a birthday sentiment on the white strip and attach it to card.

Stamp a sentiment inside of the card.

 

Butterfly

I absolutely love using patterned paper, there are so many designs how can 

Anyone resist.

I made this card using a beautiful pattern of butterflies in the background.

Here are the measurements and supplies I used below:

Card Base:  4 1/4  x 5 1/2 out of white card stock.

Card Matt:  4 x 5 1/4 

2nd. Card Matt:   3 3/4  x 4 3/4 this is the designer paper

Strip: 1 x 3 3/4

Decorative scallops circle:  2 1/2  X  2 1/2

A decorative butterfly and embellishments if desired.

I used mint-colored hearts for my embellishments and a sticker butterfly.

This card is a simple card with a wow factor.

May I play in this challenge: love those pretty papers 3/1 - 3/30 AG with pretty papers

Happy crafting my friends, Ana

EASTER BUNNY

Hello my stamping friends, I have a cute bunny ready to celebrate your Easter, she is

All dressed up and ready to go celebrate. Lol

This bunny is playing in the Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge and is so happy to do so.

Please let me show you the supplies I used, in case you would like to case it.

Materials:

Old Olive card base measuring, 4 1/4  x  5 1/2

White Matt measures, 4  x 5 1/4

Yellow Matt measures, 3 3/8 x 5 and I dry embossed it.

Flowered strip measures, 2 x 4 1/2

Stamped the bunny on white card stock colored it and cut it out with a hexagon die, I raised it up.  This die also has a border that it cut out and I colored it and glued it to

The card.

I embellished it with three yellow dots and added a sentiment.

I think he came out cute!

May I please play in the following fine challenge?

Atlantic Hearts #620 challenge

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