This Tri-Fold Shutter card is so much fun to make. After making my first one, I just knew I had to share it. This video replay of my September 16th Facebook Live includes a step-by-step demonstration so you can make Tri-Fold Shutter Cards too. They may look intimidating, but with my demonstration and tips, you'll see that it's quite easy to make.

The Tri-Fold Shutter cards in this video and post feature the So Sentimental Bundle from the Annual Catalog and the very beautiful Poinsettia Place Designer Series Paper which is just one product in the gorgeous Poinsettia Place Suite in our Stampin' Up! Holiday Catalog. I love mixing and matching products from different catalogs and suites for more creative possibilities. 

Enjoy my video demonstration then get to work making a Tri-Fold Shutter Card of your own. I'd love to have you share your creation with me and others on my Stampin' Peace VIP Facebook Group.

I love how these Tri-Fold Shutter Cards turned out that I have a feeling I'll be making lots more of them.

The sentiment and label shapes are from the So Sentimental Bundle, one of my all time favorites.

I used three different patterns from the Poinsettia Place Designer Series Paper pack for this card. You can, however, use up to 4 or 5 different papers if you really want to show off your Designer Series Papers.

The Holiday Rhinestones and Forever Greenery Ribbon make great embellishments of these cards. Little details like these can make a good card great!

View of Tri-Fold Shutter card from the top.

This view shows the back of my Tri-Fold Shutter Card. I added some Whisper White card stock for writing a message. Tri-Fold Shutter cards are great for sending from a group of people. There's plenty of room on the back for lots of well wishes and signatures.

Do you see the slight difference in this card from the one pictured above? I introduced a 4th paper pattern for the center section of the card.

Tri-Fold Shutter Card Template

Cutting & Scoring Directions:  Cut card stock 5 1/2" x 10 1/2".  With card stock in horizontal position, score at 1 3/4", 3 1/2", 7", and 8 3/4". Turn card stock to vertical position and cut 1 1/2" in from each long side between the first and last score lines ONLY as indicated by red lines in photo above. (Be sure to watch video demonstration above to see how I do this.)

Cutting dimensions for DSP: There are 5 different sizes of DSP to cut. Choose up to 3, 4, or 5 different patterns of DSP to use. 

• A - cut 2 - 1 1/2" W  x  5 1/4" H
• B - cut 4 - 1 1/2" W  x  1 1/4" H
• C - cut 2 - 3 1/4" W  x  1 1/4" H
• D - cut 2 - 1 1/2" W  x  2 1/4" H
• E - cut 1 - 3 1/4" W  x  2 1/4" H

Stampin' Up! supplies used in these Tri-Fold Shutter Cards - Click on any link below to be directed to my Stampin' Up! Store.

So Sentimental Bundle (English) [153828] $48.50	So Sentimental Cling Stamp Set (English) [151691] $22.00	Stitched So Sweetly Dies [151690] $32.00	Poinsettia Place Designer Series Paper [153487] $11.50	Garden Green Classic Stampin' Pad [147089] $7.50
Garden Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [102584] $8.75	Soft Suede 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [115318] $8.75	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100730] $9.75	Whisper White Medium Envelopes [107301] $7.50	Forever Greenery Trim Combo Pack [152475] $9.00
Holiday Rhinestone Basic Jewels [150457] $6.00	Paper Trimmer [152392] $25.00	Cutting Blades Multipack [152391] $12.00	Paper Snips [103579] $10.00	Take Your Pick [144107] $10.00
Stampin' Seal [152813] $8.00	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $4.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00	Mini Glue Dots [103683] $5.25	Simply Shammy [147042] $8.00

Wishing you a weekend of relaxation, fun, and time to take care of YOU.

Even if you don't like winter, snow, and snow sports, these Freezin' Friends are sure to warm your heart. These little critters are just darling and all set to have a snowy good time. The Freezin' Fun Bundle pairs nicely with the Snowflake Splendor Suite. Enjoy this video replay of a recent Facebook Live I did in my Stampin' Peace VIP Group in which I use the Freezin' Fun Bundle and Snowflake Splendor Designer Series Paper.

You'll also get to see the new Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine in action, and I'll share with you a few of its wonderful features. Join my Merry Stampers Team this month, add the new Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine to your Starter Kit, and pay just $99 plus tax and get free shipping on it. That's a huge savings over the retail price of $120 + shipping + tax when this machine becomes available to customers on September 1st. AND, you'll enjoy being a part of a wonderful community of demonstrators who share your interest in stamping and paper crafting.

I love everything about this card. It's festive and fun and oh, so cute with these Freezin' Friends ready to take on the snow and slopes.

The Blue Adhesive-backed Gems are a wonderful embellishment for this card adding sparkle and bling to the snowy sky.

A strip of Snowflake Designer Series paper dresses up the inside of my card.

Here's another very similar card. It's differences include the "bunny hill" instead of the steep ski slope as in the card above and Snowflake Adhesive-backed Sequins instead of the Blue Gems. 

Stampin' Up! products used in today's blog post - Click on any link below to be directed to my online store for easy ordering.

Freezin' Fun Bundle (English) [155176] $46.75	Freezin' Fun Cling Stamp Set (English) [153341] $23.00	Freezin' Friends Dies [153561] $29.00	Snowflake Splendor Designer Series Paper [153512] $11.50	Blue Adhesive-Backed Gems [153547] $8.00
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $6.00	Flirty Flamingo Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154884] $9.00	Highland Heather Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154887] $9.00	Misty Moonlight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [153108] $9.00	Pool Party Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack [144605] $9.00
Smoky Slate Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack [145058] $9.00	Highland Heather 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146986] $8.75	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100730] $9.75	Whisper White Medium Envelopes [107301] $7.50	Paper Trimmer [152392] $25.00
Cutting Blades Multipack [152391] $12.00	Take Your Pick [144107] $10.00	Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush [141897] $8.00	Stampin' Seal [152813] $8.00	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $4.00
Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00	Mini Stampin' Dimensionals [144108] $4.00	Simply Shammy [147042] $8.00

*** The springy "Wobbles" I used under the bunny and seal can be found on Amazon.

Thanks for visiting stampinpeace.com. I appreciate you and wish you fun days with family and friends.

My heart truly is grateful for all of you. Thank you to anyone who has ever watched one of my Facebook Lives, read a Facebook post, visited my Stampin' Peace blog, watched one of my YouTube videos, or pinned one of my Pinterest entries. When the current Coronavirus pandemic forced me to cancel all in-person stamping events, I knew I needed to find new ways of doing business. In a way, the pandemic has been a blessing as I've learned so many more things about doing business and stretching outside my comfort zone in order to grow and thrive. It forced me to try many of the things I had been mulling over or dabbling in for a long time. I learned how to host Zoom Meetings for my team and stream them to our private Facebook Group. I improved my Classes to Go and have been working hard to offer more. And, while I've been doing Facebook Lives for quite some time, I went from hosting 1, sometimes 2, each week to offering at least 3 per week and often times 4. And through it all, I have learned that I love what I am doing even more than ever before. My love and passion for this job is greater than ever. I have more confidence in myself and my abilities than I have had in a long time. I now see my future a bit more clearly. And, all of this would not be possible without the support, encouragement, and love from my family and friends, customers and teammates, viewers and followers. For this, I am truly grateful. Please know that when I say I appreciate you, I really do. I say what I mean and mean what I say. I appreciate each and every one of you and am grateful you are part of my Stampin' Up! journey. I'm very blessed.

Today's card was featured in my August 3rd Make It with Mary Monday Facebook Live. (You can create along with me each Monday at 11am EST on Stampin' Peace VIP Group via Facebook Live.) I introduced a new card sketch along with the Gilded Autumn Suite. The Designer Series Paper, stamp set & punches, web embossing folder, and embellishments are all marvelous. They are wonderful for autumn and thanksgiving cards, scrapbook pages, and paper crafts. Many of the Gilded Autumn products can also be used for other occasions throughout the year, so don't go putting them away after Thanksgiving.

Please enjoy my video replay demonstration of this card sketch featuring the Gilded Autumn Suite. You'll find that this card sketch is easy to replicate and will work well with any Designer Series Papers and many of our stamp sets. Give it a try in both the vertical and horizontal position. All products featured in my demonstration can be purchased in my new online store.

If you haven't checked out the Gilded Autumn Suite from the new 2020 Holiday Catalog, I hope you will soon. It's full of beautiful fall-themed products. The color combination is outstanding and coordinating products are just as outstanding.

The Layering Ovals Dies are perfect for making this heartwarming sentiment the focal point of this card.

Gilded Gems on either side of the ovals are just the right amount of bling without overpowering the other elements of the card.

Stampin' Up! products used - click on any link below to be directed to my online store.

Gilded Autumn Suite Collection (English) [155123] $96.25	Beautiful Autumn Bundle (English) [155189] $50.25	Beautiful Autumn Photopolymer Stamp Set [153450] $17.00	Autumn Punch Pack [153609] $39.00	Gilded Autumn Specialty Designer Series Paper [153520] $15.00
Cajun Craze 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [119684] $8.75	Early Espresso 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [119686] $8.75	Mint Macaron 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [138337] $8.75	Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [101650] $9.75	Very Vanilla Medium Envelopes [107300] $7.50
Cajun Craze Classic Stampin' Pad [147085] $7.50	Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad [147114] $7.50	Mint Macaron Classic Stampin' Pad [147106] $7.50	Paper Trimmer [152392] $25.00	Cutting Blades Multipack [152391] $12.00
Stampin' Pierce Mat [126199] $5.00	Layering Ovals Dies [151771] $35.00	Take Your Pick [144107] $10.00	Gilded Gems [152478] $7.00	Stampin' Seal [152813] $8.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $4.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00	Mini Stampin' Dimensionals [144108] $4.00	Simply Shammy [147042] $8.00

You are going to love my Tri-Fold Gift Card Holder. It's so easy to make and will leave the recipient saying, "You shouldn't have, but I'm glad you did". In my FB Live video replay below, I've used the Country Club Designer Series Paper and Clubhouse Bundle in demonstrating how to make my Tri-fold Gift Card Holder. And what perfect time for making and giving these. Dads, grads, and teachers will love them. Or use them for birthdays and congratulations or just because you want to surprise someone with something fun. 

The color combination on this Tri-fold gift card holder with the argyle DSP showcased is a take on black, white, and a splash of color.

Dimensions:

• Card base is 5 1/2" x 12", score at 4" from both ends, z-fold card base.
• Card stock layers (3) are 5 1/4" x 3 3/4".
• DSP for front is 5" x 3 1/2".
• Gift card pocket is 2 1/2" x 3 1/2".
• Make the focal image on front whatever size is necessary for your stamped image, etc.

The Country Club Suite isn't just for the male golfers in your life. I love the Blushing Bride card stock with the gray argyle pattern of this DSP.

This card has gone "preppy" with the argyle pattern and pink and green combo! Were you a high schooler during the preppy phase?

Please note that all products in the Country Club Suite are retiring. They are only available through June 2nd while supplies last.

Stampin' Up! supplies used in the cards above - Click on any link below to be directed to my website for easy ordering.

Clubhouse Bundle [153816] $41.25	Clubhouse Cling Stamp Set [151583] $19.00	Golf Club Dies [151580] $27.00	Country Club Designer Series Paper [151314] $11.50	Smoky Slate Classic Stampin' Pad [147113] $7.50
Neutrals 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Cardstock [147003] $12.00	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [121045] $8.75	Garden Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [102584] $8.75	Blushing Bride 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [131198] $8.75	Granny Apple Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146990] $8.75
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100730] $9.75	Whisper White Medium Envelopes [107301] $7.50	Paper Trimmer [152392] $25.00	Lovely Labels Pick A Punch [152883] $23.00	1-1/2" (3.8 Cm) Circle Punch [138299] $16.00
Snail Adhesive [104332] $7.00	Snail Adhesive Refill [104331] $4.50	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $4.00	Mini Stampin' Dimensionals [144108] $4.00	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $6.00
Night Of Navy Light Stampin' Blends Marker [144036] $4.50	Old Olive Light Stampin' Blends Marker [144574] $4.50	Smoky Slate Light Stampin' Blends Marker [145054] $4.50	Flirty Flamingo Light Stampin' Blends Marker [147031] $4.50	Granny Apple Green Light Stampin' Blends Marker [146876] $4.50
Balmy Blue Light Stampin' Blends Marker [148540] $4.50	Simply Shammy [147042] $8.00

Look at all these amazing Stampin' Up! punches on the Last Chance/Retiring List! Oh, how I have enjoyed creating with so many of these.  What fabulous discounts on many of them. If you're feeling punchy and these items and deals are just too good to pass up, click here to order now. Border punches, label punches, builder punches, and more. Did you know you can use the Hot Air Balloon Punch to punch flower petals and make gorgeous paper flowers. Yep, one reason why it's been so popular. And use the Christmas Bulb Builder Punch for Santa's footprint. You'll have SO much fun using these very versatile punches!

All Last Chance Retiring products are available through June 2nd while supplies last. Grab them before they're gone.

Be sure to see the details of my Final Countdown ordering special below the photos.

Get up to 3 Stampin' Up! gifts from me when you order online at www.maryknabe.stampinup.net using Host Code VRVWXD7T now through June 2nd.

• Order $35 - $49.99, get 1 Free Stampin' Up! gift.
• Order $50.00 - 99.99, get 2 Stampin' Up! gifts.
• Order $100.00 or more, get 3 Stampin' Up! gifts.

Wishing you a great day filled with sunshine, happiness, and time for YOU. 

Learning new techniques is always fun. Here's one I learned recently from my friend and member of my Merry Stampers Team, Rita Holmes. Rita is the Queen of stamping techniques. I'm so happy she started sharing them via her Facebook Lives. I LOVE this technique - it's fun, easy, and gives unique results every time! In the following Facebook Live video replay, I'll show you how easy it is to do this technique as well as a variety of cards I made with it. Just you wait. You are going to love this technique too!

Nothing light beautiful colors and a simple "hello friend" to spread happiness!

I added a touch of bling with Glitter Enamel Dots to the flower centers above and the card below.

From Rooted in Nature Stamp Set - Be strong. Be happy. Be you.

I just had to put this strip of color to use on a card. It was too pretty to throw away.

Same re-inker technique, different color scheme.

Stampin' Up! products used in cards above - Click on links below to be directed to my website for easy ordering.

Seriously The Best Cling Stamp Set [151712] $19.00	Rooted In Nature Clear-Mount Stamp Set [146482] $42.00	Peaceful Moments Bundle (English) [153824] $52.00	Peaceful Moments Cling Stamp Set (English) [151595] $21.00	Poppy Moments Dies [151594] $37.00
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $6.00	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Refill [133456] $5.00	Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin' Pad [147099] $7.50	8-1/2" X 11" Glossy White Cardstock [144240] $7.75	Lovely Lipstick Classic Stampin' Ink Refill [147179] $3.75
Granny Apple Green Classic Stampin' Ink Refill [147163] $3.75	Blushing Bride Classic Stampin' Ink Refill [131157] $3.75	Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin' Ink Refill [147164] $3.75	Gorgeous Grape 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146987] $8.75	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [121045] $8.75
Mossy Meadow 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [133676] $8.75	Old Olive 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100702] $8.75	Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin' Ink Refill [131156] $3.75	Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Ink Refill [131158] $3.75	Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Ink Refill [119672] $3.75
Rich Razzleberry Classic Stampin' Ink Refill [115664] $3.75	Coastal Cabana 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [131297] $8.75	Bermuda Bay 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [131197] $8.75	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100730] $9.75	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [140272] $8.25
Whisper White Medium Envelopes [107301] $7.50	Gorgeous Grape 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Mini Striped Ribbon [146940] $8.00	Bermuda Bay 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Mini Striped Ribbon [146939] $8.00	Glitter Enamel Dots [146934] $7.00	Paper Trimmer [152392] $25.00
Paper Snips [103579] $10.00	Snail Adhesive [104332] $7.00	Snail Adhesive Refill [104331] $4.50	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $4.00	Mini Stampin' Dimensionals [144108] $4.00

Be Happy. Be Strong. Be You. And...Be Safe!

#stampinpeacebymaryknabe

Yes, things are looking up! As we've all been dealing with this year's pandemic, remote learning, changes in the way we do business, I have found that in all of these challenges there have been many blessings. Families spending more quality time together, people reaching out to others when they may not have taken the time to do so before, people cooking and baking at home, neighbors helping neighbors with grocery shopping and sharing of hard to find goods, and in every situation creativity is at the heart of what we've been doing. We've found new, creative, and innovative ways to do business, to educate children and adults, to shop for what we need with less concern for material wants, to entertain and be entertained, to stay connected while keeping our distance, and to show appreciation for essential workers. Creativity at its best and all of this is cause for things "looking up". I'm not sure I want life to return to "normal" as we knew it. I like the slower pace and not running around crazy busy. I like sending more happy mail. I like taking the time to nurture me with home projects and self care. Working at home full time without going out for breaks or dinners out, means I'm truly scheduling lunch and dinner breaks for myself without feeling like I have to work straight through my day. I'm even enjoying cooking for myself a bit more. And if you know me, I really don't like to cook all that much. Now, baking, I love that...because I love sweets, of course. So yes, things are looking up. Our businesses, our economy, our schools will all rebound in time while we focus on being strong, being positive, being patient, and being creative in our everyday lives no matter how they look. 

The Looking Up All Inclusive Card Kit seems to have taken on more meaning for me with all that has taken place in 2020. It's not just about cards anymore. It's about how I go about making cards, using the cards I make, and how I use them to interact and stay connected to the people I know and love and appreciate as well as those I may not know. I think it was just meant to be that this Stampin' Up! kit is staying with us another year to remind us to "keep looking up" no matter what life gives us. I'll look forward to more creating with this kit as well as the new kits we'll soon have the opportunity to create with. 

Here's a look at a few alternate cards I created with a watercolor wash. I've also included a video replay of a Facebook Live I did in April showcasing Stampin' Up!'s 4 All Inclusive Card Kits at the time with helpful tips and how to's as well as several alternate projects. I think you'll enjoy watching it seeing creativity at work.

All of these beautiful cards let me close my eyes and escape to happy places. How about you?

Please take a look at the video below showing alternate projects done with other Stampin' Up! All Inclusive Card Kits including Notes of Kindness, Lots of Happy, and Three Cheers to You All Inclusive Kits also.

Click on the links below for easy ordering of the All Inclusive Card Kits in my online store.

Looking Up Card Kit [149651] $27.00

Notes Of Kindness Card Kit [148266] $35.00

Lots Of Happy Card Kit [146388] $35.00

Three Cheers For You Card Kit (English) [151304] $27.00

Thanks for visiting my Stampin' Peace blog. My wish for you today is that things truly are looking up for you, that you are finding peace in the now and hope for the future. Stay safe, stay well, stay positive, and keep being creative.

I always enjoy learning new stamping techniques. I don't know how or when I came up with this Stampin' Block Dragging Technique, but I love it and am excited to share it with you! Take a look at my video demonstration. It includes how to's, tips, and a couple of different cards using this technique. 

The Colorful Seasons Stamp Set is retiring soon so if it's on your wish list get it while you still can.

Here are a couple more cards also showing the Stampin' Block Dragging Technique and Timeless Tropical Stamp Set.

 Stampin' Up! products used in cards above - Click on any photo to be directed to my online store for easy ordering.

Colorful Seasons Photopolymer Stamp Set [143726] $27.00	Timeless Tropical Cling Stamp Set (English) [151497] $23.00	Sahara Sand Classic Stampin' Pad [147117] $7.50	Seaside Spray Classic Stampin’ Pad [150085] $7.50	Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad [147115] $7.50
Granny Apple Green Stampin' Pad [147095] $7.50	Granny Apple Green Dark Stampin' Blends Marker [146877] $4.50	Mango Melody Classic Stampin' Pad [147093] $7.50	Mango Melody Dark Stampin' Blends [147944] $4.50	Terracotta Tile Classic Stampin’ Pad [150086] $7.50
Rhinestone Basic Jewels [144220] $5.00	Sahara Sand 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [121043] $8.75	Seaside Spray 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [150883] $8.75	Mossy Meadow 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [133676] $8.75	Terracotta Tile 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [150884] $8.75
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100730] $9.75	Whisper White Medium Envelopes [107301] $7.50	Paper Trimmer [152392] $25.00	Clear Block Bundle [118491] $71.50	Subtle Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [143706] $10.00
Snail Adhesive [104332] $7.00	Snail Adhesive Refill [104331] $4.50	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $4.00	Simply Shammy [147042] $8.00

Thanks for visiting stampinpeace.com. I appreciate you and wish you a great day.

Looking for a fun and inexpensive "do it yourself" gift idea? I've got one for you! Purchase some plain 4" ceramic tiles, cut some 3 3/4" squares from your favorite Designer Series Paper, and make coasters. They're quick, easy, and fun to make. The whole family can get involved. Coasters make nice decorative accents to your home and make great gifts for so many holidays & occasions - Mother's, Father's Day, Graduation, Birthdays, New Home, Teacher Appreciation, & lots more.

Watch my demonstration in my April 7th Facebook Live video replay for step-by-step directions and helpful tips for make your own tile coasters.

Petal Pink is the accent color in my living room, so Magnolia Lane Designer Series Paper was an easy choice when making these coasters for my own home. 

Stampin' Up! products used in projects above - Click on links for easy ordering.

Country Club Designer Series Paper [151314] $11.50

3/8" (1 Cm) Denim Ribbon [149590] $7.00

Magnolia Lane Designer Series Paper [149484] $11.50

Petal Pink 5/8" (1.6 Cm) Organdy Striped Ribbon [149441] $8.00

Thanks for viewing today's Stampin' Peace blog post. I hope you'll enjoy making some diy coasters for yourself and, perhaps, make some for gifts too. Have a terrific day!