Hello and Happy Friday! I am so happy to be so close to the weekend! Today I am sharing my Stampin’ Up! Eden’s Garden Fun Fold Friday Birthday Card! Yes, Fun Fold Friday is back!
Disclaimer: Today’s card is a little challenging. I am using few techniques. Let me know if you have any comments or questions about the instructions.
Today I have a very special card to share. My neighbor, who I have know for about 23 years, is turning 98! I am so excited for her! I am giving her this card to help her celebrate! Happy Birthday Jane!
The Card Base
Using the Stampin’ Up! Paper Trimmer I created the card base in Soft Succulent Card Stock (CS) with the measurements as shown above. All of the lines are scored except the two vertical lines at 1 1/4 inches and 4 1/4 inches which run from 1 inch to 5 1/4 inches in length. You will need to cut the paper along those lines. Fold as shown above.
Measurements
The first layer is Evening Evergreen CS. You will need two 1 x 3 inch pieces, a 3 x 2 3/4 inch piece and a
5 1/4 x 3/4 inch piece. The patterned paper is some of the Ever Eden Cotton Paper that I embossed with Gold Emboss Powder. You can see how to make your own patterned paper HERE. Each measurement is 1/8 inch smaller than the Evening Evergreen CS. You will need two 7/8 x 2 7/8 inch pieces, a 2 7/8 x 2 5/8 inch piece and a 5 1/8 x 5/8 inch piece. If 1/8 inches drives you nuts, you could decrease the Evening Evergreen CS measurements by 1/4 inch instead. The border would be a bit thicker.
The Gold Foil circle is from the Tasteful Labels Dies. The square is made using Partial Die Cutting with a die from the Scalloped Contours Dies. The small flower sprigs are in the Eden Dies. The center photo shows the “Happy Birthday” sentiment from the Peaceful Moments stamp set die cut with the Layered Circle Dies. The leaves and berries image is from the Eden’s Garden stamp set. This is fussy cut.
Putting the Card Base Together
The first step is to adhere the Gold Embossed Ever Eden Cotton Paper to the Evening Evergreen CS. I used a thin layer of the Multipurpose Liquid Glue spread with my finger on the back of the Embossed Cotton Paper. Then adhere these card pieces to the corresponding spot on the card base.
Adhere the 2 7/8 x 2 5/8 inch Gold Embossed Ever Eden Cotton Paper to the 3 x 2 3/4 inch Evening Evergreen CS. Follow by using Stampin’ Dimensionals to adhere the Gold Foil scalloped piece. Adhere this card piece to the center of the card base.
Adding The Decor
Use Stampin’ Dimensionals to adhere the stamped leaves and berries card piece to the center of the Gold Foil scalloped square. Adhere the “Happy Birthday” sentiment to the Gold Foil circle. Then use Stampin’ Dimensionals on the bottom half to adhere it to the front of the card base. Note: I put the Stampin’ Dimensionals only in the center of the stamped leaves and berries piece so that I can insert the flower sprigs around the edges.
Insert several of the Evening Evergreen CS flower sprigs around the sentiment and around the leaves and berries image. Add the Gold Foil flower sprigs.
Add a 5 1/4 x 3 inch Very Vanilla CS to the inside of the card. I stamped a few leaves at the edge in Evening Evergreen ink.
Bling!
Now for some Bling! The Garden Gems are really interesting. They appear to be Evening Evergreen with gold accents, but when photographed turn blue and red in places! Very cool!
Voila! You have a very special birthday card that is a little challenging but worth the effort!
It was so nice to have you drop by today. I hope you try this card out. This particular fun fold lends itself to many great cards!
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Theresa
I’m trying to recreate this gorgeous card for my 88 year old mother who is having a birthday this month but I just don’t understand the measurements for the soft succulent base. What are the overall measurements of width and height of entire base ????
I have some photos that may help but I don’t know how to attach them to the reply for your comment. The card base is 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 inches. With the 8 1/2 side up, score at 1 all the way across; score at 2 inches just from the top edge to 1 1/4 inches and again from 4 1/4 inches to the bottom edge; score at 4 1/4 inches at 1 1/4 inch from the top to 4 1/4 inches from the top; and score at 5 1/4 inches from the top down 1 1/4 inches and again at 4 1/4 inches to the bottom edge. Turn the paper so that the 5 1/2 inch side is on top. Cut at 1 1/4 inches from the 5 1/4 inch score line down to the 1 inch score line and again at 4 1/4 inches from the 5 1/4 inch score line down to the 1 inch score line. I would be happy to send you a pattern if you could let me know your email address. My email is theresastreasures.az@gmail.com. Shoot me an email and I will send it to you. Thank you for being interested in my card.
The card base is 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 inches. I sent you a more detailed comment if you need it. Thanks for wanting to make this card.
I just love every little bit of this card, from the embossed cotton paper, the fancy fold, and the gloriously generous addition of gems. It’s stunning.
Thank you very much!