JAI 284 - Just add a fancy fold - No cut patterned paper folder for Christmas

It's time for a new Just Add Ink challenge - Just add a fancy fold - & it's probably no surprise that I suggested this challenge. There are so many fab fancy fold cards out there to try but I've decided to share the fancy fold that started my obsession with folding back in 2008 - a patterned paper gift card folder. This is still a firm fave of mine & many of my class lovelies, so I hope it'll become a fave of yours too.

Yes & another poinsettia - another current obsession...& so sparkly!
The folder is so simple to make, with just a sheet of 12 x 12 inch double sided paper, & needs no cutting or adhesive. It looks like a regular card but opens up to show two pockets. I usually include two postcards - one to write a message & the other to hold a gift card, cash or photo.

Here's how it looks open:

 

 & from the inside with cards. You can't see but I added some clear Wink of Stella to the poinsettias on the cards for a little extra sparkle.

 

You can see the folder shape better with the cards removed:

So, if you're new to these folders or my blog, where did I find them? Well, back in 2008 I found a fab tutorial for a small version on Andrea Hayes blog. At the time, I adapted them at the time to make a larger size, then adapted them again. This version has a finished front measuring 10 x 14.8cm (approx 4 x 5-3/4 inches), so almost a regular card front. Here's another pic showing the ribbon tied. I don't always include ribbon but I liked it for this one

I realised this version has different measurements again to my others & had planned to share them today with you but it's taken considerably longer than I thought so I'm totally out of time! I will share the measurements & instructions & tips, together with some other folder designs next post though, so you'll just need to be a little patient.

EDITED 21 Oct 2015:  I've posted my full tutorial for you to download plus 2 more folders in here in this post. 

EDIT Sept 2021: See & download my No Cut Patterned Paper Tutorial in this post

Thanks for visiting & please pin this collage pic to remind you where to come back to for the instructions:

You MUST also check out all the DT's fancy fold creations too as they're all fabulous & join the folding fun by adding your own fold.
Until next time, inky wishes, Di

Supplies
To see & order any items used in today's project, just click on the items below to see them in my Online Store. You can order from me if you live anywhere in Australia. I would love to be your Demonstrator if you don't already have one. Please allow "Demonstrator contact" in your preferences so I can thank you properly when you place your order. Note - Stamp sets & bundles noted below may be available in other mount options (eg wood, cling rubber or photopolymer). I have listed the option that I used. Please check the online store if your preference is different.

Print Recipe

Reason For The Season Photopolymer Bundle	Reason For The Season Photopolymer Stamp Set	Festive Flower Builder Punch	Merry Moments Designer Series Paper	Banner Triple Punch
Red Glimmer Paper	Gold Glimmer Paper	Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer Paper	Whisper White A4 Card Stock	Real Red A4 Card Stock
Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad	Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad	Old Olive Classic Stampin' Ink Refill	Versamark Pad	White Stampin' Emboss Powder
Silver 5/8" Satin Ribbon	Candy Dots Brad Bases	Rhinestone Basic Jewels Embellishments	Heat Tool	Embossing Buddy

Christmas poinsettia pillow box

I saw this lovely poinsettia while on hols at the Gold Coast & remembered I hadn't shared a paper version I made when my Holiday Catalogue goodies arrived back in August. So here it is now.

Who needs a present inside when the box looks as sweet as this?
The pillow box was super quick to make with the pillow box die & some Merry Moments paper, which I thought looked a bit like a graphic poinsettia. I attached the completed poinsettia to a simple, stamped white tag made with thick whisper white card (so sturdy) & stamped with a fab sentiment from the Reason for the Season stamp set, (which I also used to stamp the poinsettia leaves), then attached it to the box. Done!

Poinsettia recipe
Punch petals using the Festive Flower punch:
11 large petals: 8 real red 3 garden green - stamp with largest leaf image
4 medium petals: real red - stamp with medium leaf image
2 small petal pairs: real red - stamp with small leaf image
2 centres: daffodil, 1 x tangelo
Adhere the pieces using the using my yellow poinsettia instructions here.

Apparently you're all loving poinsettias too, as my yellow version has been been pinned over 1,900 times so far. Hope you like this more traditional version too. Pin away if you do :-)
Thanks for visiting today & come back soon.

Inky wishes, Di

Supplies
To see & order any items used in today's project, just click on the items below to see them in my Online Store. You can order from me if you live anywhere in Australia. I would love to be your Demonstrator if you don't already have one. Please allow "Demonstrator contact" in your preferences so I can thank you properly when you place your order. Note - Stamp sets & bundles noted below may be available in other mount options (eg wood, cling rubber or photopolymer). I have listed the option that I used. Please check the online store if your preference is different.

Print Recipe

Reason For The Season Photopolymer Bundle	Reason For The Season Photopolymer Stamp Set	Festive Flower Builder Punch	Square Pillow Box Thinlits Dies	Merry Moments Designer Series Paper
Whisper White A4 Thick Cardstock	Real Red A4 Card Stock	Daffodil Delight A4 Card Stock	Garden Green A4 Card Stock	Pearl Basic Jewels Embellishments
Liquid Multipurpose Glue	Stampin' Dimensionals	Big Shot

JAI 282 inspiration challenge - Life is wonderful

It's school term break so last week we escaped to the Gold Coast for a much looked forward to holiday by the beach. We had such a lovely, relaxing time (& no wifi). It was also my birthday while there so there was some lovely spoiling & a day spent at Sea World too. I so <3 polar bears & dolphins & penguins & ... :-)  This week back home has gone so quickly, catching up on laundry & other tasks.
One fun task was making a project for the new Just Add Ink Challenge. The lovely Narelle has challenged us to use these images to inspire our project.

This is my card...

I think I was subconsciously trying to encourage myself with the sentiment I chose as I've a bit of a perfectionist streak that sometimes gets the better of me (those who know me are nodding right now (smile).
The elements I took inspiration from were....
- the colours (no bold pink)
- the circles & subtle stripes  thanks to the Elegant Dots embossing folder & some punched circles.
- I was drawn to the glittery mirror so it became my main focal point, thanks to the Chalk Talk framelits. I silver embossed the sentiment too for more shine.

My darling man said he could see the inspiration pics in my card so I hope you can too. Thanks for visiting today & make sure your check out all the Team's creations here. We'd love you to try the challenge too.

Until next time, remember that life is wonderful :-)
Inky wishes, Di

Supplies
To see & order any items used in today's project, just click on the items below to see them in my Online Store. You can order from me if you live anywhere in Australia. I would love to be your Demonstrator if you don't already have one. Please allow "Demonstrator contact" in your preferences so I can thank you properly when you place your order.
Note - Stamp sets & bundles noted below may be available in other mount options (eg wood, cling rubber or photopolymer). I have listed the option that I used. Please check the online store if your preference is different.

Print Recipe

Perfect Pennants Wood Stamp Set	Chalk Talk Framelits Die	Elegant Dots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder	Card Stock A4 Smoky Slate	Basic Gray A4 Card Stock
Whisper White A4 Card Stock	Pink Pirouette A4 Card Stock	Basic Black A4 Card Stock	Silver Glimmer Paper	Rhinestone Basic Jewels Embellishments
Versamark Pad	Silver Stampin' Emboss Powder	Embossing Buddy	Heat Tool	Banner Punch
Cupcake Builder Punch	Big Shot