Hidy Ho Stampers and gooooooooood morning!
ha ha ha…aren’t you glad it’s Friday!
some days are just slower than other – right?!
it’s been a long productive week!
I’m so excited to show you my project for the day. I’ve been waiting to show you this until after I taught it at my classes. I’m sure you’ve seen one of these Cards-in-the-Box. I’ve gotten a lot of inspiration from a lot of very talented stampers out there. Hopefully this version will help you streamline this project. So thank you to WHOEVER started this Card-in-a-Box craze it’s so much fun – here is Deb Valder’s Version!
yep those are real dollars!
we are going to get right into it. Click here if you are viewing this from your email.
So what did you think?
Here are a few more samples.
Used Birthday Basics Designer Series Paper
and the Cycle Celebration Stamp Set
Smal Oval Punch and Owl Buidler Punch for Balloons
too stinken cute!
Used Wetlands Stamp Set and
Zoo Babies with Gorgeous Grunge
and here I’ve used the bundles and the FREE Sale-a-Bration Paper
Flower Shop Bundle and Petitie Petals Bundle
Here is the Z fold to streamline your work!
These cards are so much fun and so addicting. You can fill them with anything!!! I’ve done one for a wedding, I’ve done one with a bouquet of GIFT CARDs for a bridal shower. The possibilities are ENDLESS!
As promised on my video, here are the measurements! the 2-4-6-8 box has been around since the Caveman days, it’s so easy and it’s one of the first things I ever did 15 years ago (we just had a bottom to it which meant there was one more score line). It lent itself to this project!
MEASUREMENTS:
Box:
Cut piece of cardstock at 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″ (it’s a half sheet of cardstock)
Score this piece with the 5 1/2″ side on top at 2 3/4″
Turn and with the 8 1/2″ piece on top you are going to score to the MIDDLE LINE (at the 2 3/4″ mark) and cut the rest of the way down
Score at 2″ then Cut
Score at 4″ then Cut
Score at 6″ then Cut
Score at 8″ then Cut
That’s IT!!! then put it together.
Insert:
Cut a piece at 2 3/4″ x 8″
Score at 1/2″, 2 1/2″, 3″, 5″ 5 1/2″ 7 1/2″
Fold into a Z with a flare (the ends of the Z are going to be going the opposite way) and POP it into your box.
Layered Pieces:
Back pieces – Cardstock 1 7/8″ x 5 3/8″ and the DSP is 1 3/4″ x 5 1/4″
Small Panels – Cardstock 1 7/8″ x 2 5/8″ and the DSP is 1 3/4″ x 2 1/2″
Thank you so much Glenda J for your lovely comment. I love to share! There is a box on my blog that acts as an envelope for this card. If you have any questions, let me know. deb http://www.stampladee.stampinup.net for all your shopping needs.
Narelle sent me to your blog and THANK YOU for this great video and a much easier way to do box cards!
Thank you Scootingranny (what a cute name). I’m so glad you liked it. If you have any questions when you are creating it, please let me know. Remember to subscribe to my blog, pinterest, youtube, facebook BUSINESS page. deb http://www.stampladee.stampinup.net for all your shopping needs.
Deb thanks so much for this excellent video tutorial. You simply rock this technique which is the best one I’ve found on you tube or pinterest. Very inspiring.
Oh Penny, you are so sweet!!! Thank you so much. I couldn’t see using those little pieces and having to put them in one by one so…WAH LAH….out came the Z-fold insert! Thank you for letting me know you can use this. It made my day!! Let me know if you have any questions. deb http://www.stampladee.stampinup.net for all your shopping needs.
These are the best instructions for the insert that I’ve ever seen. Thanks!
Thank you so much bc323!! You are so sweet. If you have any questions, let me know. deb http://www.stampladee.stampinup.net for all your shopping needs.
I am in awe! Fantastic video/tutorial of the Z Fold Card-In-A-Box. So glad my friend emailed your info to me! I will be following from now on.
Kathy you are so sweet, thank you!!! Please stop by often and let your stamping friends know about my blog! I love visitors! If you have any questions, let me know. deb http://www.stampladee.stampinup.net for all your shopping needs.
Hi Deb, I love watching your videos and you really inspire me. Thank you that you included the dimensions to make this adorable card in a box. You made it look so easy. Please forgive my ignorance but, what is DSP. You have some measurements for this.
Hi Debbie, Thank you so much for your sweet comment. I’m so sorry…DSP is Designer Series Paper. Thank you for letting me know that. I try not to use abbreviations but that one slipped by. If you have any questions, please let me know. deb http://www.stampladee.stampinup.net for all your shopping needs.
Not only are you very clever, you are really funny! I love watching your videos!
You’re so sweet Jennifer! :0) Thank you for letting me know you enjoy them, it means a lot to me. Please stop by often. If you have any questions, let me know. deb http://www.stampladee.stampinup.net for all your shopping needs.
Thank God for your tutorial; I’ve seen many but have yet to build a box; I just did while watching and pausing your video; and the insert is awesome; thanks so much!!!
Thank you so much Sandy for letting me know you watched the video and how you made it work! You are super. If you have any questions, please let me know, stop by often. deb http://www.stampladee.stampinup.net for all your shopping needs.
I really love this demonstration and the card. You really do this so well. I did have a hard time finding this instruction page for when I put z fold into the search it dosen’t do anything. There is no icon that says go.
Hi Lynn, after you type in Z fold just hit the enter key and it will take you right to the post. Here is the post http://stampladee.com/revised-new-z-fold-card-in-a-box-with-deb-valder If you have any other questions, please let me know. deb http://www.stampladee.stampinup.net for all your shopping needs.
First let me say I love your cover page with you cute dog, am a dog lover.
Second thanks for the measurements and I am looking forward to trying it.
Thank you so much Barb!!! You are so sweet. I can’t tell you how much I appreciate you taking time out of your busy day to leave me a note. Please let me know if you have any questions, I’m here for you. deb http://www.stampladee.stampinup.net for all your shopping needs.
Love everyone of your popup cards and the video made it so easy to assemble. You mention a envelope for this card but I can find the pattern . Thanks.
Hi Alice, use the instructions for the pie container. I’m so glad you liked the card. If you have any questions, let me know. deb http://www.stampladee.stampinup.net for all your shopping needs
Thank you so much Shelley for giving me credit for your card. You are so sweet! THANK YOU! If you have any questions, let me know. deb http://www.stampladee.stampinup.net for all your shopping needs.
Thank you so much for your video! Really enjoyed your high energy and excited personality as you walked me through all the elements. You were always on point, never wasting too much time, and I stayed interested through out the entire time. GREAT tutorial!!
Thank you so much Ching! You are so sweet! I appreciate your lovely comment. If you have any questions, please let me know. deb http://www.stampladee.stampinup.net for all your shopping needs.
I said it on the video and I’ll say it here – Deb, you are a genius! Thank you so very much for sharing all of the measurements and details. Julie
Thank you Julie, thank you for watching my videos and leaving me a comment! I appreciate it! So much fun. If you have any questions, let me know. deb http://www.stampladee.stampinup.net for all your shopping needs!
Hi Deb, These creations are AWESOME!!! Love how you made the confetti too! You mentioned that you can still send the bulky one in a “box envelope”. Do you have a tutorial for that? Do you use the envelope punch board?
Hi Leanne, there is a box on my blog for that. I did use the Envelope Box. If you have any questions, let me know. deb http://www.funstampersjourney.com/debvalder for all your shopping needs.
Deb ~ Thanks for such clear & EASY instructions!!!
I made my first box card today! It turned out sooo cool!
Thank You!!!
I’m so glad it worked for you Annette and I’m so glad you stopped by my videos. I’m no longer with Stampin’ Up! but I’ve moved to FUN STAMPERS JOURNEY. If you have any questions, please let me know. deb http://www.funstampersjourney.com/debvalder for all your shopping needs.
Thank you for sharing these precise instructions and the cards are so
awesome!!
Cathy Cray
Stamper & Scrapbooker
Thank you so much Cathy. I appreciate your sweet comment. I am no longer with Stampin’ Up! I’ve switched to Fun Stampers Journey! Please let me know if you have any other questions. deb http://www.funstampers journey.com/debvalder for all your shopping needs.
Love it!!! Going to try this soon hopefully. Can I ask how you attached the balloons and stuff to the insides? Thanks in advance!
Good morning Janet, thank yous o much! You are so sweet. I used our glue dots! I hope this helps! (((hugs))) If you ever have any questions, let us know!
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Just made this card as a dinosaur card for a grandson. So much easier than other instructions!!! Quick question….what are the clear strips you use for the balloons and where do I find that resource? Thanks ever so!
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Thanks Janie, so much. Your video was extremely helpful. I am making a graduation card for my grandson’s Grade 8 graduation. I did your video with scrap paper first. Both worked out well. Now to decorate it!
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