Beary Cute Hidden Message Card

 Hello Craftin' Friends!

The other day I was going through my stash of cards and I found one with a special fun fold. I'm calling it a Hidden Message card, although it's not like other Hidden Message cards I've seen, but I don't know what else to call it. Nor could I find the original card I CASED to make the one I found in my stash, so I don't know who to credit with the original idea. But I love the card fold! It looks like a little book from the outside.

When you undo the bow, you see four squares on the right, and there's a spot for writing on the left. 

Then, you pull on two opposite corners of the squares the card opens to reveal the hidden message. 

I even added some DSP on the back to secure the ribbon closure and finish off the look. 

Believe it or not, this card will fold flat enough to fit in a medium envelope! You can find the video tutorial on my YouTube Channel. This will help you with scoring, folding, and assembly instructions.  

All supplies are available in my online store. Please use Host Code NED3EKXN for orders less than $200. 

The measurements are as follows:

Beary Christmas DSP

Pattern 1 - 6 squares 1 7/8", cut to to form 4 triangles

Pattern 2 - 8 squares 1 7/8"

Pattern 3 - 2 squares 4"

A Walk in the Forest DSP - punch or cut out 1 bear

Night of Navy Cardstock 4 1/4" by 9", 8" square, 3 1/4" square

Very Vanilla Cardstock 4" square, 3" square, 2 3/4" square, scrap for hat and scarf

25" ribbon

If you make this card fold, please leave me a photo in the comments below or in my Craftin' Granny's Stamping Friends Facebook Group. 

Happy Crafting!

Kelly Pulham

aka Craftin' Granny

November Christmas Cards Class

 Hi there, Craftin' Friends!

Today I'm sharing the three cards we made at my November Christmas Card classes. They each have a different style, as I wanted to create cards for the different types of folks who may be on your Christmas Card list. Of course, it's your job to figure out which card suits which recipient!

The Peace on Earth Card has a more elegant feel. Some retired products were used in the making of this card, but in the My Projects section on my website I suggest alternate products or ways of altering the card. You can also find a complete listing of all of the products used in making all three of these cards. 

Inside the card I used stamps from the Forever Forest Stamp Set and the Winter Owls Stamp Set. I think these two stamp sets work really well together.

The second card is for everyone who owns a truck, or who wishes they did! This double Z fold card was CASED from stampwithtami.com. I found it here on Pinterest. 

In the centre circle I added the little gifts from the Trucking Along Stamp Set. I wanted to leave a little extra room for writing, because there's not much space on the last circle. 

The final card features the bear from the Beary Cute Bundle and the Beary Christmas DSP. It reminds me of the old Coke commercial. Do you remember it? I also used the Merry & Bright Stamp Set for sentiments. 

This is a regular Z fold card. I just added a second sentiment inside. 

If you'd like to see the video tutorial for these cards you can find it on my YouTube Channel. Please subscribe to my blog and YouTube Channel for more creative inspiration. 

Happy Crafting!
Kelly Pulham
aka Craftin' Granny