"Joy-fold" Card with Stampin' Up's Aviary Stamp Set

I recently created this card (with 8 layers) using the "joy-fold" technique. Splitcoaststampers offers a tutorial. I decided to use bright, cheery colors: concord crush, real red, tangerine tango and pretty in pink. The sentiment is layered with an oval punch and designer label punch. When you lift the "my friend" tab, the panel with birds swings open. A message can be written inside.


The card is embellished with basic pearls and 5/8" pretty in pink satin ribbon. I also used the Elegant Lines Textured Embossing Folder and Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch, which are exclusive to Stampin' Up! and just came out in the 2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalog.

Swap Samples

Here are two simple A2-size cards that I mailed recently for a swap. One uses the giraffe from "Wild About You" and the other has the heart stamp from "Always." These can be used as make-and-takes or quick workshop projects. The giraffe pocket holds a tangerine tango tag for a message. The heart card opens with a gate-fold. I used a clear button and a boho blossom punched flower to add a little accent.