Paper Crafters Sampler January 2015

Hello my fellow creative geniuses! 

I am excited to share with you the new design team I am apart of, Paper Crafters Sampler. 

For the month of January we have all created projects for you to re-create in the theme of Love. 

Have a peak at my project below and if you are dying to see more you can subscribe. 

When you subscribe you will get step by step instructions and product list for all the projects.  We've made it super easy to get all your valentines day projects complete!

And, this year, Paper Crafters Sampler will include

 EXCLUSIVE PCS TEMPLATES AVAILABLE IN PDF AND SVG.

The exclusive template this month is the Eiffel Love Tower that doubles as a tabletop decoration or treat holder.

The fully embellished sample will be in the January issue, available now.

Make sure to check out the Paper Crafters Sampler blog to see all the other fantastic projects the team has created!

FM157 Free Standing Pop-Up Card

Today's Friday Mashup Challenge is right up my alley! I love making funky fold cards and it was about time I made another. This is my first time making this style of Funky fold but it was easy and I love it! I love how it opens up and is so much fancier than it originally looks. The card also stands up on it's own because of the flaps that open up.

Here's this weeks challenge:

1. Create a project with Polka Dots
2. Create a project with a fun fold
3. Mash it up and create a fun fold project with polka dots.

Stampset: Life in the Forest, Just Sayin', See Ya Later

Paper: Daffodil Delight, Basic Grey, Calypso Coral, Very Vanilla, Epic Day This and That

Ink: Staz on, Basic Grey, Crumb Cake, Pool Party
Markers: Early Espresso, Gumball Green, Baked Brown Sugar, Calypso Coral, Sahara Sand, Smokey Slate, Basic Grey, Pink Pirouette

Punches: Mosaic, Scalloped Circle
Bigshot: Chalk Talk

Tools: Paper Snips, Sponges, Bone Folder

Accessories: Natural Chevron Ribbon

Upcoming Christmas Classes

I think I can finally breath again. I have submitted my final exam and essay for my class. With all the stress from my class I have gotten sick but I am hoping I can recover quickly. 

I have a few classes coming up and I would love for you to join me. 

All classes will be held in my home in Calgary's SE community of New Brighton. Please Contact me to register and arrange payment by November 24, 2013. I need to make sure I order enough supplies for the class.

If you don't have time to attend the classes but would still like to purchase the cards or gift boxes from me, let me know. I can certainly make the cards up for you.

Also, if you love the class but want to do the class with a group of friends let me know and we can arrange a date for me to do a private class with you and your friends.

Convention Funky Fold Swap - Pop Up Gift Card Holder

This is the perfect card to use if you are giving someone a gift certificate. It gives you just enough room to write a little message and still "wrap" their gift. I used Splitcoaststampers tutorial to make this card. The directions were perfect and super easy to follow along with. I have other renditions of this card which I will share with you later. As with my other Convention Funky Fold Swap we were allowed to use retired DSP but everything else is current.

If you are not Canadian and do not know what a Timcard is, it is a gift card to our most popular coffee/doughnut shop in Canada, Tim Hortons. It seems like we have one on almost every corner in Calgary. In my opinion their Sour Cream Glazed doughnuts or "timbits" are the best!!! I am thinking I shouldn't have used the Timcard in my photo because now I am craving Tim Hortons!!! Too bad I am trying to be "Sugar free" otherwise I would be on my way there right now...

Paper: Very Vanilla, Summer Starfruit, Primrose Petals, Print Poetry DSP Stack
Punch: Bitty Butterfly, Elegant Butterfly

Accessories: Fancy Fan EF, 1/8” Mini Brads

Funky Fold Friday Kite Card Class

I just wanted to say Thank You to Nikki and Heather for coming out to my Funky Fold Friday Class this Friday!! I had a great time and they both came out with some great cards!! 

They gave me permission to share their creations on my blog. I love the color combinations they chose how they changed up the cards from my samples. Thank you for coming ladies!!!

Nikki's Creations!

Heather's Creations!

Convention Funky Fold Swap - Tent Fold

I did this card for a swap for convention. We were allowed to use retired DSP but everything else had to be current. This is a very simple funky fold but it is nice to have something a little different than the standard card. All you do is cut your cardstock base at 4 1/4" X 8 1/2" and score at 4 1/4". When you adhere the "topper" of your card (the oval flower shape in my card), make sure the full card height doesn't exceed 5 1/2". If it does, it will not fit in your standard card envelopes. 

This card is super easy and would be great with any of the new framelits.

Paper/Ink: Whisper White, Basic Black, Rich Razzleberry, Gumball Green, Floral District DSP

Punches: Word Window, Modern Label, Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border

Stamp: Best of Flowers, Create a Cupcake

Bigshot: Oval Collection Framelits

Funky Fold Friday August - Exploding Kite Cards *Rescheduled for September 6, 2013*

I am super excited for my upcoming Funky Fold Friday Class. My photos don't do these super cute cards justice. I hope you will be able to join me!

Date: September 6, 2013

Time: 7:00pm
Class Fee: $10.00 (or free with a minimum order of $35.00)
Join me in creating three Exploding Kite cards.
All materials & supplies will be included and prepped. Class maximum is 6.
Deadline to register is Tuesday September 3, 2013.

Payment is required to hold your spot in the class.

Contact me at averymurphy@gmail.com to register.

The fold was created by Kelly Gettelfinger and the design was cased from Janet Warner. 

Thank you Ladies!