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19.12.12

Fancy Fold Pop up Card Tutorial

Fancy Fold card
I had a ball incorporating pop up elements into this fancy fold card.
Fancy Fold card
This is how the card looks closed.This card is inspired by my friend Merry's zig zag card.Hers has more folds,a belt and is much more elegant than my fancy fold pop up card.
Fancy Fold card
 Fancy Fold Card Tutorial
This is a super easy type of card to make and for those who make elegant cards..this has such a lot of potential. I unfortunately dont make good elegant cards perhaps because my assistant and critique is 6 years and almost all the cards we make are for her friends or teachers!!
Fancy Fold card tutorial
Choose a rectangular piece of card stock..mine is 6 x 12 inches. 
Any length  you fancy will work...easier if its a multiple of 3 as you will have to divide it into 3 equal parts!
Since mine is 12 inches long...I  first divided [scored] it into 4 inch segments.
Then score a line to halve the outer 2 segments as shown above.
This translates into Score at 2,4,8 and 10 inches if you have a scorepal
Fancy Fold card tutorial
Measure around 2- 2.25 inches above the lower border of the card at either end and join to the top of the 4 and 8 inch score lines as shown by the white arrows.Chop off the  outer triangles as shown.
Fancy Fold card
Accordion fold as shown in the picture to make your Fancy Fold card !
Fancy Fold card
I added a Santa and a truck on each of the inner folds of the card to make a double pop up card.
Blogger pals are the best and some such as Merry, Loz ,Helen and Hussena keep inspiring me again and again and I keep wishing to replicate everything they make!!.Thank you so much ladies!
Also a special Thank you to all my blogger pals for dropping by and constantly encouraging me by leaving wonderful comments.
Supplies :Punches: Martha Stewart, Dies : Itsy Bitsy Deckle Border.Graphics: Stickers bought locally Cardstock :Staples.Paper -White  floral pattern paper Itsy Bitsy

102 comments:

  1. SiskiyouSue19/12/12

    This is great. I think I'm going to try one, maybe a valentine for my mom; she's very forgiving of my attempts! Merry Christmas!

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  2. Caroline19/12/12

    WOW this is gorgeous the little santas are adorable. Thanks for the tutorial. Caroline xxx

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  3. Sindhu19/12/12

    Awesome! This is such a fun Christmas card..love all the stickers. I have loads of stickers which i had been collecting for almost 2yr in local shops! Never used a single sticker in my card till now!
    And thanks so much for the tutorial. Its so very well explained and I will give it a try next year! ;)

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  4. Blue Moon Creation19/12/12

    Hi. I saw your comment on my Snowman's Hat blog, I figured I'd come see what you have on your blog. I love tutorials...I will be following your blog from now on! -Thia
    www.bluemooncreation.net
    http://bluemooncreationbythia.blogspot.com

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  5. Marcia19/12/12

    I am always looking for new ideas...I will have to try this fold. Thanks for sharing and for the inspiration!

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  6. NancyD19/12/12

    A fancy fold and a pop-up! What a nice combination and a really fun card. NancyD

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  7. Deepti Stephens19/12/12

    wow.. gr8 pop up and thank you so much for the inspiring tutorial..as you said this fancy fold would be gr8 for elegant cards like wedding or anniversary cards.. :) Thanks gain Dr. need to make one for my friend's wedding.. :)

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  8. chillin with Quillin19/12/12

    I think the card is awesome, love the lace looked trim on the card !!!
    Merry Christmas to you and your family!!!!
    Paula

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    1. Dr Sonia S V19/12/12

      Thank you Paula..I loved the lacey effect too !!

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  9. Sathya 19/12/12

    Love the fancy fold with pop up and elements added are great!!!!

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  10. marion19/12/12

    Thanx for the tutorial, such a lovely shaped card and you made it so cheerfull. Thanks for your lovely comments on my blog, they are being appreciated, hugs, Marion

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    1. Dr Sonia S V19/12/12

      Marion I love your creations and am so glad I discovered you recently!

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  11. Crafterkhush19/12/12

    pretty pretty pretty pretty.... This is amazing... Doc is there anything you cannot do??

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    1. Dr Sonia S V19/12/12

      Ha Ha you are making me smile Khush!!

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  12. ursula Uphof19/12/12

    A lovely card Sonia. I love fancy folds and this looks uncomplicated. Thanks for you lovely comments on my blog. Hugs,Ursula

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    1. Dr Sonia S V20/12/12

      Thank you Ursula I loved your T bar card!

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  13. Dr Sonia S V19/12/12

    Pooja I love love pop up cards and sometimes make crazy ones!!

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  14. Penny19/12/12

    Lots of work again, but well worth it. This is such a darling card! :^)
    Hugs, Penny

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  15. Angel19/12/12

    Awesome folded card .the colors and the elements are pretty

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  16. Anonymous20/12/12

    Hello Sonia!! :) Your creation is incredible with the fancy folds and what cute details too!! Thanks so much for following along with my blog, so happy to have you hanging out with me!! I am likewise following you! Thanks for sharing!! Have a happy day! Smiles and Hugs - *Vicki*
    *My Blog* - Stamp Smiles
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  17. Lisa20/12/12

    This is gorgeous, Sonia!! I love the fold and the images you used!! It's so fun and awesome!! You decorated it beautifully!! Have a great day :)

    Lisa
    A Mermaid's Crafts

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  18. Wies20/12/12

    Lovely card and thanks for the tutorial.

    Best wishes,
    Wies

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  19. Carla's Cards20/12/12

    Wow, what a way cool card! I have to try that style. Happy holidays!

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  20. Ann20/12/12

    So pretty. You've done it again with another fabulous card and great tutorial.

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  21. Ash Oldfield20/12/12

    I just wanted to drop by to say that I absolutely love your blog! There is such a range of projects that anyone can try at home. You are an inspiration :)

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  22. May20/12/12

    Fabulous design & great tutorial.. Beautiful colours, WOW, WOW, WOW.. Love it all!! Thank you so much for joining us at Whoopsi Daisy... May x x

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  23. cotnob20/12/12

    This is a lovely card, such a fab design.
    Thank you for joining us at Whoopsi Daisy this week.
    Pauline
    x

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  24. Creations by Shirl20/12/12

    Such a fun pop up card, love the festive look for the holidays...
    I will have to try this pattern out.
    TFS Sonia you are amazing....

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  25. TenSGal20/12/12

    Very fun and fabulous card, Sonia!

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  26. Spyder20/12/12

    Lots of craftiness, and work going into this Christmas card! Thank you for showing how you made it and for joining in with this fortnights Quirky Craft Challenge!!
    ((Lyn))

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  27. Myrna20/12/12

    Sonia
    Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and yours.
    What a lovely card, my goodness we are lucky: fancy fold, pop up card AND a tutorial. :) Can't get any better than that. :)
    Myrna

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  28. Sunehra Koshy20/12/12


    Hey Sonia, superb creation. You should really consider adding a short video for such projects do that we can get the whole dynamic pop up effect. Very festive!!

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    1. Dr Sonia S V20/12/12

      Thank you Sunehra..I know the magic of a pop up card can be seen better in a video but I havent been able to dig up a good video editing software!

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  29. Katy20/12/12

    This card is so fun and happy! Love it! :)

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  30. yyam20/12/12

    Such a sweet card. Love the folds....thanks for sharing!

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  31. Davi20/12/12

    Love your beautiful card Sonia! Cool fold and so many pretty embellies :)

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  32. Shelly Schmidt20/12/12

    Wonderful card- love the Santa and the festive trim! I hope you have a fabulous Christmas- I always enjoy stopping by to see what you are up to!

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  33. Indira Tanwar20/12/12

    Lovely fold doc. I tried something like this with a band on top. Yet to complete it. I have turned off word verification as per your suggestion. :)

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  34. Hindustanka20/12/12

    beautiful card...but looks difficult to make for a beginner, however I'll try :)thanks, Dr Sonia, for finding time to share tutorials with us. Have a happy Christmas!

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  35. Crafting Aberrigines20/12/12

    As usual ...you never fail to amaze me :)
    Extremely interesting and cheerful card ..
    Will try it one of these days ...
    Keep up the crafting .. you are a permanent inspiration to me .

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    1. Dr Sonia S V20/12/12

      Khalindi I super loved your latest creation and the one before that ...the list goes on..but you make such elegant stunning stuff I dare not try to replicate them!!

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  36. Unknown20/12/12

    lovely fold card ma'am thanks for the tutorial :) its very cheerfull!!!!

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  37. Prachee20/12/12

    Beautiful card and you explained it so well...!!
    I am definitely going to try this out...!!!
    :)

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  38. Hussena20/12/12

    You know Dr Sonia whenever i see a Pop up card or cards with Fancy fold I am instantly reminded about you ...you have mastered these so well and your projects are so interactive as well!! ...i love all your creation and this Card too.. its beautifully embellished with such an easy to understand Tute !!..Thank you so much for it and the Mention .. believe me you inspire me just as much :)

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    1. Dr Sonia S V20/12/12

      Thank you Hussena you are such a kind soul and a constant source of encouragement and inspiration!!

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  39. downrightcrafty20/12/12

    gorgeous creation just love the interpretation of the tree the shaping and the way it makes you smile so cheerful, thank you for playing along at the Winter Wonderland
    Hugs and Wishes Xmas
    Kate xx

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  40. Sonia20/12/12

    Just wonderful card^_^ Lovely shape and details^_^
    Thanks for join us at Forever Friend mounthly challenge and Good Luck^_^
    DT Sonia
    http://passionidicarta-sonia.blogspot.it/

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  41. Merry20/12/12

    Oh wow Dr Sonia such a great card. Love the trimming and the pop ups. Thank you too for your kind comments especially 'my friend' made my day. I am glad to count you as a friend. Next year I will finally get to and do a pop up card inspired by you. :-)

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    1. Dr Sonia S V20/12/12

      Merry so glad you liked it and I loved your button card and have put it on my to do list.Yes its funny how we can become friends via blogland!!

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  42. Caro20/12/12

    Such fun and so cute! Thank you so much for joining in with our last minute Christmas challenge at Quirky Crafts Challenge Blog. Have a very Happy Christmas.

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  43. Pam20/12/12

    What a wonderful, festive Christmas card! I love the fold! Thank you for sharing how to make it!
    Merry Christmas!
    Pam
    scrap-n-sewgranny.blogspot.com

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  44. sweetpeaemmalou20/12/12

    Wow, amazing card! Great Tutorial as well! Thanks for sharing!

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  45. sweetpeaemmalou20/12/12

    Beautiful card! Great tutorial too! Thanks for sharing!

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  46. As.I.Do.Rodos.20/12/12

    This is such a fun and adorable Christmas card thank you for joining us at Here Comes the Boys challenge good luck Ginny ♥

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  47. Lorraine21/12/12

    Fabulous card. I love teh shape and great images too.
    Thanks for joining this weeks challenge at Winter Wonderland.
    Lorraine x

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  48. Antonella21/12/12

    What a neat card, saw your pop up tutorial as well... I love pop-ups, but tend to shy away from making them.
    Hugs,
    antonella :-)

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  49. Chantal Vandenberg21/12/12

    So so so clever!!!

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  50. Karen21/12/12

    Very pretty card! I love your design, so creative.

    Thanks for joining us at Forever Friends!

    Karen

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  51. Exclusively by Mel21/12/12

    Hi there Dr Sonia,
    your card is wonderful, love your fab design, and wonderful tutorial.
    Thanks so much for joining us @ Deep Ocean, Love,melly. xxx

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  52. Betty22/12/12

    Lovely card and great tutorial Sonia, Thank you for joining us at Whoopsi Daisy this week
    Bettyxxx

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  53. Craftdee22/12/12

    Awesome fold, I'll have to give it a go. Fabulous card for the challenge at Here Come The Boys
    Thanks for joining in, good luck and hope to see you next time too, Donna ☺

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  54. Angela22/12/12

    Darling card...love your use of diecuts and your awesome tutorial! Thank you for playing along with us at Forever Friends...Happy Holidays to you!

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  55. Patricia St Martin22/12/12

    I love the shape of your card and all the wonderful colors. Love all the inspirations. I wanted to stop by and wish you and your family a Merry Christmas.
    Hugs, Patricia

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  56. Lynne Armstrong22/12/12

    Fantastic card! Adding the pop-up elements is a great idea :) Thanks for joining our challenge at The Squirrel & The Fox

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  57. Mary J22/12/12

    Oh Sonia, you are so clever! What a fabulous card, just beautifully put together!

    Wishing a very merry festive period if you celebrate it!

    Mary x

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  58. Paper Compulsions22/12/12

    Wonderful card. Love the little pop outs. Sorry I have been MIA lately. I have missed coming to visit your blog. :)

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  59. aureliaeugenia23/12/12

    Beautiful card with so awesome colours! Love it!
    I want to wish you a very MERRY CHRISTMAS and A HAPPY NEW YEAR with health and may your whole wishes come true !
    Be happy next to your family and friends!

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  60. DIANA L.23/12/12

    Beautiful - super idea great tutorial.

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  61. SUSAN23/12/12

    What a sweet card, Sonia...love it
    Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2013

    hugs,
    Susan

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  62. loz23/12/12

    This is Fantastic Sonia.. Have a Wonderful Christmas..loz

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  63. Juhi24/12/12

    ok now this is something I think I can try...thanks so much for sharing...

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  64. Benzi24/12/12

    This is a super fancy fold card and your daughter's teacher or friends are sure to love it. The pop ups are so much fun. What a great thing to be able to make cards with your daughter. She will have such wonderful memories of her crafting days with Mom.

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  65. Pritesh Dagur24/12/12

    Did I ever tell you, you're Florence Nightingale of crafts! Mothers should bookmark this blog, it's a reservoir they'd need to draw from all their lives :)

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  66. Nati24/12/12

    Beautiful!!!
    Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!
    hugs From Brazil

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  67. Jessica Buffa24/12/12

    Oh Sonia, Sweet Blend, this is gorgeous. You are so inspiring. I can't wait to try this fun fold. I hope you have been well and want to take a minute to wish you a Very Merry Christmas and Blessed New Year! Hugs!!
    :O)
    Jessica B. <~ trying to get used to the new last name :)

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  68. Tammy (LaDiva)25/12/12

    This is soooooo cool!! Thanks for the great tutorial and inspiration :) Have a Happy and Merry Christmas!!
    Tammy at Créations LaDiva :) xx

    I have some candy on my blog, you are more than welcome to join and thank you if you already have ☺

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  69. Kelly S25/12/12

    I am always amazed and delighted by the projects you share. Merry Christmas! And Best Wishes for the New Year!!

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  70. mousumi roy25/12/12

    The card is really very beautiful. Thanks for sharing. Best wishes for Christmas and New Year to you and your family!!!!


    luv
    Moushumi

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  71. Time to be creativ27/12/12

    Liebe Sonia, eine wunderschöne Karte und eine tolle Anleitung von dir. Danke fürs teilen. Frohe Festtage und ein glückliches neues Jahr 2013, wünscht dir und deiner Familie, von ganzem Herzen, Anja

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  72. Sonia27/12/12

    From Sonia to Sonia
    You did a Super Fab creation as always, Great JOB!~
    Love it!
    -Sony
    http://sonia-studio60.blogspot.com

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  73. P.G. Lamb27/12/12

    What a fun, festive card! Thank you so much for sharing the tutorial!

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  74. Ursula Alice Stegmann29/12/12

    Hallo Sonia, Du machst aber soooo schöne Sachen, ich komme aus dem Staunen nicht mehr heraus.
    Ich wünsche dir, auch etwas verspätet, noch schöne Feiertage, Ulla

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  75. Unknown29/12/12

    Superlike Sonia. The moment i hopped on your blog (after almost two months of my absence), I knew I am bound to learn something new and yet simple.. And you never go me wrong.. That's a super awesome card. I am waiting to try my hand and wanna share my creation with you. Thanks Sonia for this... You are superb..!!!

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  76. Unknown29/12/12

    Your every post is so good and detailed. Thanks so much.

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  77. ileana-carmen29/12/12

    The best of all in the new year 2013. Happy New Year!

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  78. Susan Hogan30/12/12

    Another fabulous creation - your critic does a good job! Thanks for joining in the fun at Unstampabelles this month - hope to see you back!

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  79. Anne Pennington30/12/12

    Beautiful card, Sonia - loving your creation.

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  80. Blankina30/12/12

    Great shape for a Christmas card,it is lovely to come at your blog again. Thanks for joining our monthly challenge at FOREVER FRIENDS, hope to see you back soon!Perhaps with a new tutorial too...?

    Goodluck,
    Hugs Blankina FF DT

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  81. Sarah C31/12/12

    This is so beautiful and thank you so much for sharing the tutorial! Great job and thanks for playing at the UnstampaBelles Challenge!!

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  82. Kavya N31/12/12

    This sooo pretty!! I am sure you have tried ALL the card types available and even invented some!!

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  83. Maire Gamber1/1/13

    This is so cute and festive! TFS
    Hugs, Marie

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  84. Karen Shady1/1/13

    Hi.... this is so clevr, and very cute, thanks for sharing :) and thanks for the lovely comment you left on my blog .... xx

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  85. Bettina L.1/1/13

    This is a really pretty christmas card and I love the fold. Thanks for playing at Top Tip Tuesday and good luck. Hope to see you back tuesday for another challenge. Bettina xx

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  86. GHAZALA2/1/13

    LOVELY WORK AS ALWAYS ,I ALWAYS WONDER HOW DO YOU TAKE TIME OUT FOR CRAFT YOU ARE A MAGICIAN .HAPPY NEW YEAR!

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  87. CathyC3/1/13

    another great card and tutorial! thanks for sharing how it was made ;-) Thanks for joining in our Christmas Challenge at UnstampaBelles this month.

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  88. Kishley (Dolly Sapra)3/1/13

    Awesome card! :) Thanks for letting by my long forgotten blog! And just to let you know i have been reading up all your posts (on my phone's blogger app, which doesnot have comments option).. I intend to be commenting now since i have a laptop! :)

    your projects have been really lovely specially the matching photoframe sets..

    Have a fantastic 2013!

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  89. Norma4/1/13

    WOW!such a fantastic card fold:) I also wanted to stop by and wish you a Happy New Year my friend and cheers to a fantastic 2013!!
    Hugs,
    Norma

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  90. melsanford4/1/13

    Gorgeous festive creation and a fab tutorial! Thank you for joining us at Dream Valley :-) Love 'n' hugs, Mel xx

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  91. zub momi5/1/13

    Wow what an awesome card! Love the fancy folds and the stickers! And thanks for sharing the super easy tutorial :)

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  92. susiestacey6/1/13

    Wonderful card, l like the shape you have used to showcase such a lovely image.
    thank you for joining the Cutie Pies Cute Christmas challenge x Susan x

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  93. Unknown11/1/13

    Last evening I was sitting and making a collage with my kid that I came across here: http://www.humptybumptykids.com/5-eco-friendly-crafts-kids/. Do visit this blog, I am sure, you will like it too. :-)

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  94. Anonymous4/3/13

    very cute!!

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