Before I jump into the card samples of this z fold card and the dimensions, I have a couple of Stampin' Up! reminders and announcements.

• Time is running out to redeem your Bonus Days coupons. If you purchased Stampin' Up! products in July, you probably have some Bonus Days coupons sitting in your email box. Make sure to use those before August 31!
• Second, the new Cut & Emboss machine will be available September 1. I don't have mine - yet - but, I've heard this die cutting machine is amazing. For the time being, only the standard size is available. You'll also be able to get replacement plates including the Specialty plate that you need to use with the new 3D embossing folders. This plate will work in the new machine and your old Big Shot and replaces the old blue plate for your die cut machine.
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I have decided it is slim line card week this week! Last night we made a slim line card for Mystery Stamping. Here is the sketch for that card. The finished size is 9 1/4" x 3 3/4" and it will fit in a standard #10 business envelope. While the shape is little different, slim line cards can be quick and easy! So, on y go! Let's get stamping.

Cutting Dimensions:
Cardstock (card base): 7 ½ x 9 ¼”, scored at 3 ¾”
Light-colored coordinating cardstock: 3 ½” x 5 ¾”
White or Vanilla cardstock: 2 ¾” x 2 ¾”
Patterned Paper: 3 ½” x 3 ¼”

The cards have an image stamped on the lower left as well as a focal point image at the top of the card. The greeting is also stamped directly on the light colored cardstock on the bottom half of the card. 

My first card uses the Merry Moose stamp set and Plaid Tidings Designer Series Paper. I stamped the outline of the moose with Soft Suede ink and then the inside with Crumb Cake ink. Then I punched it out using the moose punch and added it to the card front with Stampin' Dimensionals. 

My second card uses the To a Wild Rose stamp set and the Magic in this Night Designer Series Paper. This DSP is designed primarily for Halloween, but I love some of the black prints. Here, it really makes the Magenta Madness pop. I stamped the "Blessed" with Magenta Madness ink on Whisper White cardstock and then fussy cut it and added it with Stampin' Dimensionals on an angle. Finally, because every card needs a little bling, I added some basic rhinestones. 
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My final card uses the Snowflake Wishes stamp set and the Snowflake Splendor Designer Series Paper from the 2020 August-December Mini Catalog. I pulled the colors from the DSP: Highland Heather, Balmy Blue, and Pacific Point. For the bling, I added some of the Blue Adhesive-Backed Gems.
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In the last few weeks, slim line cards have seen a huge growth in popularity. So, I decided to play along with the sketch challenge posted on SplitcoastStampers this week which is a slim line card. The sketch features three triangles pointing in from the edges. Let's see how I tackled the challenge. On y go! Let's get stamping.

For both of my cards today, I used the soft color combination of Pool Party, Soft Sea Foam, and a little Petal Pink for the second one. I also added strips of the Snowflake Splendor Designer Series Paper. Just this week, I got the new Stitched Triangles dies and the Right Triangle stamp set, so this sketch seemed like the perfect way to break them in!

Both of my cards measure 9 1/4" x 3 3/4" and fit nicely into a standard #10 business envelope. The strip of DSP on the left is approximately 1" x 9" for both cards as well and the thin strip of copper on one and Petal Pink on the other is 1/4" x 9". I left these two strips longer than 9" until I adhered them to the front layer. Then, I trimmed the ends. This way, I made sure that all of the layers were exactly the same length.

For my second card, I used the Right Triangle stamp set to stamp designs on the triangles before cutting them with the Stitched Triangle dies. I also stamped a random pattern on the piece of Pool Party cardstcock on the card front. 

You can watch this short video tutorial to learn the technique. Then, find more info about each sample card below. 

Snowflakes on a Cloud:
My first card uses the new Snowflake Wishest stamp set and So Many Snowflakes dies from the 2020 August-December Mini Catalog. I made my cloud of ink using Balmy Blue ink with Balmy Blue snowflakes stamped on top. I added some snowflakes cut from the new Balmy Blue Glimmer Paper and stamped the greeting with Misty Moonlight ink. Such a sparkly and easy holiday card. Tip: Cut the center from the Balmy Blue Glimmer paper and cut your snowflakes from it.

Cutting Dimensions:
Whisper White: 

• 8 1/2" x 5 1/2", scored at 4 1/4"
• 3 1/2" x 4 3/4"
• Scrap

Balmy Blue Glimmer Paper: 3 11/16" x 4 15/16"

Birthday on a Cloud:
My second card uses the Pattern Play and Well Said stamp sets and the Well Written dies. My poof of ink is Magenta Madness for this card. I cut three "birthdays" from Coastal Cabana cardstock and stacked them to create a more dimensional greeting. Then, to add a little bling, I went over the die-cut with my Wink of Stella Glitter Brush and added a rhinestone dot to the i. 

Cutting Dimensions:
Coastal Cabana: 

• 8 1/2" x 5 1/2", scored at 4 1/4"
• Scraps

Whisper White: 3 3/4" x 5"
Gorgeous Grape: 3 15/16" x 5 3/16"

Rose on a Cloud:
For my last card, I used the To a Wild Rose stamp set. I created a Petal Pink cloud and layered a Petal Pink rose on top of it using Stampin' Dimensionals. I love the soft glow the extra poof of ink gives behind the rose. 

Easy Card:
For this card, I used a Pear Pizzazz base and covered it in holly leaves stamped in Pear Pizzazz and Mossy Meady. Then, I added a simple strip of Whisper White cardstock with the greeting stamped on it. 

Dimensions:
Pear Pizzazz: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2", scored at 4 1/4"
Whisper White: 1 3/4" x 5 1/2"
Mossy Meadow: 2" x 5 1/2"

Casual Card:
For my second card, I still stamped the greeting on Whisper White cardstock, but I mounted it on Pear Pizzazz before adding it on Mossy Meadow. I also added a piece of red ribbon from the all the Trimmings Ribbon Combo Pack. For the DSP, I cut 3/4" strips and adhered them to the Real Red cardstock. Then, I added the main image with Stampin' Dimensionals.

Fancy Card:
For my final card, I stamped "Bright" with Real Red ink on Whisper White cardstock and cut it with the Joy dies. Then, I cut a piece of Pear Pizzazz cardstock using the same die. I layered this under the stamped "Bright" slightly offsetting it so that it would show on the bottom and right. Finally, I mounted this on a piece of Mossy Meadow cardstock cut with the shadow die. 

I stamped a piece of Whisper White cardstock with Mossy Meadow and Pear Pizzazz holly leaves with Real Red berries. I added a piece of the All the Trimmings Ribbon and the "Merry" and "and" portions of the greeting using Stampin' Dimensionals. 

Fancy Card Dimensions:
Real Red: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
Heartwarming Hugs DSP: (2) 3/4" x 5 1/2"
Mossy Meadow: 3" x 5 1/2"
Pear Pizzazz: 2 11/16" x 5 3 1/6"
Whisper White: 2 1/2" x 5"