Creating a Branching Out Fun Fold Card with Petals of Beauty is such an great way to combine beautiful stamped images with an interesting card design. In this week’s Facebook and YouTube Live, I shared this fun fold using the Petals of Beauty stamps, Branching Out Dies, and the coordinating Brushed with Beauty paper. If you love cards that open with a little surprise, this one might be just the sort you’ll enjoy giving a go.
Why You’ll Love This Branching Out Fun Fold with Petals of Beauty
Before I dive into the details, I want to acknowledge where the inspiration came from. This card design was inspired by a card made by one of my team members, Sheila Moreton, for our recent team card swap. Swaps are such a wonderful way to see new product from a catalogue, learn new folds or techniques, and simply be inspired by what others create. It’s one of the things I love most about being part of a team of crafters.
This fold looks like a normal card at first glance, but when you open it up, there’s a second flap that lifts to reveal your message inside. It’s simple, but it feels special, and it works so well with layered flowers.
Opening the first flap:
Opening the Second Flap:
During the live I shared how the Petals of Beauty images stamp beautifully in two steps, giving soft blends and detailed outlines with just one ink pad. Paired with the Branching Out Dies, the whole card comes together in such a lovely way. I showcased the card in Calypso Coral with touches of Petal Pink, Darling Duckling, Mossy Meadow, and Early Espresso. This is a warm mix of colour that works beautifully with the Brushed with Beauty Designer Series Paper.
You’ll see in the photos above how the dies create the shaped front panel and the dedicated space for your sentiment. And because the fold is so versatile, you could easily recreate it with other papers and floral sets you already have at home.
Measurements & Supply List
Below are the measurements and supply list, so you can recreate the project.
Early Espresso Cardstock:
Card Base: 10.5cm x 25.3cm, scored at 14.8cm
Branching Out Opening Part: 8cm x 24cm, scored at 12cm for die-cutting
Scrap for sentiment die-cut
Calypso Coral Cardstock:
10cm x 10cm (front panel)
10cm x 14.3cm (inside layer)
Brushed with Beauty Designer Series Paper:
9.5cm x 9.5cm
Basic Beige Cardstock:
7.5cm x 11.5cm
Basic White Cardstock:
7.5cm x 11.5cm
Scraps for stamping flowers, leaves, and sentiment
Here are the supplies I used.
These are the Branching Out dies that I used. They are great for layering.
Check out the video
Rather than walking through each step here, I encourage you to watch the replay of this week’s Facebook and YouTube live. You’ll see exactly how the fold works, how the stamping layers build up, and a few little tips I shared along the way. You’ll also get to see Sheila’s beautiful swap card, which sparked the idea for this fun fold.
If you would like to see other creations featuring the Brushed with Beauty Suite, check out the card I made in my Live last week. You can see the post here.
Give This Fun Fold a Try
If you enjoy cards that look detailed but aren’t difficult to pull together, you’ll love making a Branching Out fun fold with Petals of Beauty. Once you’ve made one, you might find yourself making a few more with different sentiments and papers.
And if you do give it a go, I’d love to see your version. Feel free to share it with me or post it on my Stamp with Angela Facebook page so others can feel inspired too.