A bit of Origami fun

Here in the Greater Sydney region of NSW, we are in the middle of another lockdown. It meant that we had to stay home during school holidays, and have spent this week with homeschool.

With our lockdown being extended for a second time in a few short weeks, it has become the new "norm".

My girls spent much of the holidays making cards, which meant I was able to do the same!

I stepped away from our Stampin' Up! products for just a moment (what?!) to make my neighbour a birthday card. She shares my love of Japanese things, so I dug out my lovely Japanese papers that have been tucked away for a time to make this.

I've used retired Not Quite Navy cardstock (so still using some SU products!) for the card base & some Shimmery White behind the lovely patterned paper. The butterfly is copper paper. Simple, but I love the result.

To follow in my origami folding, this months Cards to Go kit may have had a mostly Christmas in July theme, but one card that wasn't Christmas themed was a fun origami flower card.

The flower opens and has a sentiment in the centre. If you'd like to see a quick video of how to fold the flower, you can find it on my YouTube channel HERE.

The card itself is a 6" x 6" (or 15.2 cm x 15.2 cm) card (so, 6" x 12" piece folded into a square) and each of the smaller squares are 1 1/2" x 1 1/2" (3.8cm x 3.8cm).

I have used the 2021–2023 In Color 6" x 6" (15.2 x 15.2 cm) Designer Series Paper, on Basic White.

If you're interested in trying a Cards to Go kit, just me know. There is no commitment. You can let me know if you'd just like to do it once, or every now & then. There is full instructions emailed after each kit goes out. Local pick-up or choose to have it posted to you.

What have you been doing during lockdown?

Using your papers - to buy more! 15% off Selected DSP

There is a SALE on selected Designer Series Papers (DSP) from today for the month of July.

You will receive 15 % off the following DSP's:

• BEAUTY OF THE EARTH 12" X 12"
  
• BLOOM WHERE YOU’RE PLANTED 12" X 12"
• HAND-PENNED 12" X 12"
• IN GOOD TASTE 12" X 12"
• IN THE WILD 12" X 12"
• PANSY PETALS 12" X 12"
• SWEET SYMMETRY 12" X 12"
• TIDINGS OF CHRISTMAS 6" X 6"
• YOU’RE A PEACH 12" X 12"

Find them HERE.

Since here is the Sydney region we are in lockdown, it is a great time for crafting!

Here is a card I copied or CASEd from our catalogue that uses the Pansy Petals DSP.

The flowers and leaves are cut straight from the DSP. I used the coordinating Pansy dies, but you could easily fussy cut them. The stamp is from the Pansy Patch set. 

Another great way to use up & show off your favourite DSP is a Fun Fold card.

There are so many different types fun fold you can try, but here is a easy one to start with

This card uses the Pattern Party Host DSP (you can earn this with a qualifying order), but you could use your favourite DSP. 

The tag on the front is using the Tailor Made Tag dies and the stamp is from the Biggest Wish set.

To make this card, you simply fold the front of the card in half back on itself.

Try making this fun fold card yourself with your favourite DSP - I'd love to see the results!

Happy crafting.