Welcome to the Pals October, 2018 Blog Hop. It’s a spooky time of year so watch out for “Wicked Folds” while you hop from blog to blog. We promise not to be too scary.
You may be starting the hop here or coming from a previous Pal’s blog. Either way, you’ve come to the right place. You’ll find the the full line-up below to help you move, or “hop” along from Pal to Pal.
The wonderful, and not so scary, owl from the Still Night stamp set is featured on my Double Z Fold Card today.

Night Owl~ Double Z Fold Card
I’ll go step by step, so, hopefully you can follow along.
The Owl
Stamp the owl in Memento Black Ink on Thick Whisper White cardstock.
Color with four Stampin’ Blends: Light and Dark Crumb Cake, Ivory, and Bronze.
Cut with his die in the Night Owl die set, place him on dimensionals, and set him aside to watch.
The Card Base
Cut Gray Granite card stock in half, lengthwise. This gives you two pieces 4 1/4 X 11.
Score the half you’ll use for your card base at 5 1/2 and 8 1/4.
Place the two shorter sections in the Woodland embossing folder, and run it through the Big Shot. TIP: Be sure the trees are “growing” in the right direction.
Cut a piece of regular Whisper White cardstock, 5 1/4 X 4, and emboss it with the Woodland embossing folder. Glue this to the 5 1/2 X 4 1/4 section of the card base.
The Band
Use the other half of the Gray Granite cardstock to cut the band 1 1/4 X 11.
Score the band at 5 1/2 and 8 1/4.
Decorate the band with Festive Farmhouse Designer Series Paper. The long section is 5 1/4 X 1, and the two shorter sections are 2 1/2 X 1.
Attaching the band is the trickiest part. Glue the long section first, gluing just the left half, because the right half of this section remains open. The middle section remains open, while the end section is glued entirely. TIP: Before the glue is set, close the card to make sure everything is lined up properly.
The Branch
Using the die from the Night Owl die set, cut 6 branches: 4 Thick Whisper White, 1 Gray Granite and 1 Wood Textures Designer Series Paper. Glue three branches onto Thick Whisper White. This gives the branches durability and dimension.
Glue the white branch on the card front. Glue the Wood Textures branch on the end of the long, card base, section. You may now place the owl on his branch. Lastly, glue the Gray Granite branch on the end of the long, band, section, making sure it’s positioned correctly for the owl.
The Sentiment
The sentiment, “Sending warm wishes your way,” is in the Still Night stamp set. Stamp it in Crumb Cake ink on Whisper White cardstock.
Cut with its die from the Night Owl die set. Add dimensionals, and place in the curve of the white branch.
The Details
Cut three pine boughs from the Night Owl die set in Shaded Spruce cardstock. Add Frost White Shimmer Paint with a toothpick.
Tie a Linen Thread bow, and glue to the top of the sentiment.
Use a Botanical Tag die to cut two Whisper White birds, and glue to the white branch.
And, finally, my closed card, with Owl peeking through the branches.
If anything is unclear, please refer to the pictures. You know what they say…”worth a thousand words.” I’ve given instructions for this exact card, but this “wicked fold” has limitless possibilities. Thanks so much for visiting my blog.
Now it’s time to use the Blog Hop Line-up below to see what the rest of my Pals have created to inspire you.. Don’t forget to show us some love by commenting on our creations.
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Mark your calendars for Wednesday, November 14, 2018 for the next Pals Blog Hop. November is time for “Anything But a Card” where the Pals will feature creations suitable for holiday gifting. Don’t miss the fun.
- Mary Fish at Stampin’ Pretty
- Stesha Bloodhart at Stampin’ Hoot!
- Mary Hanson at Up North Stampin’
- Linda Suarez at All Night Stamping
- Katy McGloin at Just Fun Stamping
- Jennifer Michalski at Stamping Serenity
- Rae Harper Burnet at Wild West Paper Arts
- Jill Killeen at The Killeen House Studio
- Su Mohr at Aromas And Art
- Lori Pinto at LollyPop Paper and Ink
- Terri George at Stamp Me Crafty
- Leah O’Brien at Stamping By The Bay
- Denise Hoepfner at The Mountain Magpie
- Beth McCullough at Stamping Mom
- Wendy Klein at Doggone Delightful Stampin’
- Lisa Ann Bernard at Queen B Creations
- Pamela Sadler at Stampin Pink Rose
- Tricia Chuba at ButterDish Designs
- Maggie at Maggie Made Cards
- Rachael Shedeed at Bluebonnet Stampin’
The supplies for today’s project are listed below, and available at my store.
Product List
Can you tell me where the birds are from. Thanks
Hi Caroll,
Yes, it’s a Botanical Tags die, in the current annual catalog.
It is a great card going to try it
I’m a stamping up Demonstrator
Great, Adrienne! Have fun!
Su, this is gorgeous! And your instructions are great. Beautiful job!
Thank you Peggy! I hope you’ve had a nice week!
This is one of my most favorite bundle this year! I don’t even care that much about owls! Go figure! But, I started drooling when I saw your Wicked Fold card! Words escape me! TFS!
Thank you, Gloria! Enjoy the owl!
You committed that owl perfectly! I will have to work on that myself!
Love your card, where did you get the birds for the branches?
Thank you Lisa,
The answer is under “Details,” but I will tell you, the birds are snipped from a Botanical Tags die.
Thank you! Of COURSE I saw it right after I posted. I REALLY love your card! Thanks for getting back to me!
OMGosh, Su… this card is WONDERFUL! The owl coloring is fantastic. I love your choices of papers and colors. This bundle complements this card fold to perfection!!
Thank you, Katy! You’re so sweet, and I appreciate your kind words!
AWESOME as usual! Thanks so much for your instructions! I think YOU are the Master of this owl stamp set & dies. I’m definitely trying my hand at this one too. Su – LOVE all your cards.
Thanks so much, Barb! I do love this set, and that’s a very nice compliment!
Gorgeous Su!
Thank you, Rae! I’m so glad you like it!
Wow Wow Wow fantastic work of art you have really shown your talent here.
Thank you, thank you, thank you, Danielle! I really appreciate you commenting on my blog!
Wow! Your card is amazingly beautiful! Thanks so much for sharing your awesome talent!
What a nice compliment, Cherie! Thank you, and you’re welcome!
I absolutely love this card. I hope you don’t mind if I CASE it.
I’m happy for you to CASE it, Kate! Thank you!
Wonderful card/layout. Love the colours you used.
I have this set and you have inspired me.
I’m so happy I inspired you, Susan! I love this set, as you can tell!
Oh my, what a wonderful card! Such a smart way to show off the owl in the trees!! Such a beauty and your are so great with your creating. Love it!
I appreciate your kind words, Evelyn. I’m so glad you like it!
OMG, this is an absolute work of art.
The details are limitless. Perfect. I love it.
Have a blessed day.
🙂
Thanks so much, Nancy! You have a blessed day too!
Wow this is a piece of art. What a great job and ideas. I’d luv to CASE it.
Please, case away, that’s why I have the detailed instructions. Thank you, Clara!