Sometimes you just need a simple card layout that you can use over and over again—and this one is definitely one of those layouts!

Today, I’m sharing a layout that uses a combination of cardstock, Designer Series Paper, and a little texture. The beauty of this design is that you can easily change the colors, papers, greeting, and embellishments to make it work for almost any occasion.

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Today I’m sharing Janet’s Flip Fun Fold card, which is perfect for showcasing a great layout for Designer Papers.

Last month I challenged the team with the Frightfully Fun Designer Paper. Janet isn’t one to create Halloween cards, so she used this paper for a winter card, and WOW, what a great way to show off the versatility of this paper!

I shared the cards on Facebook and many of you asked for the how-to, so here’s the video (recorded with some special guests).

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Get ready to add a little “wow” to your cards this season! Today I’m sharing this gorgeous Surprise Pop-Up Card featuring a variation of designer paper on the outside and a delightful surprise waiting inside — Maybe the pop-up will make you jump.

This fun-fold mechanism looks impressive, but it’s actually simple once you know the trick, and I’ll walk you through every measurement and step in the video below. Plus, the best part about this pop-up technique is how versatile it is — swap out the inside scene for a birthday cake, a bouquet of flowers, or anything you like to make it your own for any occasion.

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The beauty of this, “The Spotlight Technique,” is that you are actually creating two cards at the same time!

I started with one piece of cardstock and one piece of Designer Series Paper, all cut to the same size. I prefer to cut both pieces at the same time so they will be a perfect fit for both cards. I find it easier to emboss after I cut. To cut diagonally, make a mark at 1 ½” at the bottom; see video.

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Today, it is a Fun Fold Card that I call the Bridge with Center Floating. I shared this fold last week and now today it is with the Sunflower Fields Designer Series Paper. Perfect for this fall season.
Plus, it is way easier than it looks. Let me share extra pictures, the supplies list, measurements, and the how-to video.

Measurements

• Pecan Pie: Card Base 11″ x 4 ¼” score at 1 ⅜” and 2 ¾” at each end.

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