Stars At Night Fun Fold

Hey y'all!  Having a great day.  Hubby is coming home from a trip to the farm.  That won't be happening too many more times.  Ahh, changes.  Life is an ongoing process, isn't it?  Finally getting around to posting this card in the Stars At Night series.  Hope you've enjoyed them so far.  Today's card is simple, but I think it's rather cool.  Give a look and tell me what you think.

It looks just like a regular card when it comes out of the envelope, but then it pops out a little and stands up really nice.   To get started, use a piece of Boho Blue cardstock measuring 8 1/2" x 5 1/2".  It's scored at 2 1/8" and 4 1/4" to get the fold back flap on the card front.  Cut another piece of Boho Blue that measures 3 7/8" x 5 1/8".

This smaller piece of Boho Blue was embossed with the Hybrid Embossing Folder that coordinates.  To help the stars show up a little better on the blue, I inked the embossing folder with Craft White ink.  The ink was only on the side of the embossing folder that has the Stampin' Up! logo on it.  I love how it softly defines all the stars both large and small.  This layer was then attached to a Basic White layer with "green glue".  The Basic White layer measures 5 1/4" x 4".  Cut two of these so you have one for the inside of the card.

The next step is folding the card base.  Fold in half, then fold the front flap back on itself.  Two strips of Tear & Tape were added to this as shown.  The Basic White layer was added to this trying to keep the edges all the same, so it has a frame of Boho Blue surrounding this.

I cut a piece of Vellum about 4" x 5".  I placed the coordinating hybrid die over the three large stars then added the Vellum piece.  Ran it through the embossing machine and set the stars aside.    There is a 1" x 4" strip of Vellum cut that was embossed with the edge of the embossing folder on that piece of Vellum.

The smaller star is attached over the larger star using a Mini Glue Dot in the middle.  This double star is then attached over the embossed star on the card front using a Dimensional in the middle only.  I prefer having the stars raised up without a lot of glue holding them together.

A small star die was used to cut some More Dazzle Specialty Paper.  This was attached in the center of the stars using one Mini Glue Dot only in the center like all the others.  This More Dazzle Paper star really gives it some lovely shine and sparkle.

The sentiment layer is Basic White cardstock stamped with the greeting that comes from the Brightest Glow stamp set.  Boho Blue ink was used.  The Labels Aglow die was used to cut this.  

The embossed strip of Vellum was attached about 1/2" from the bottom.  Adhesive was placed down the center behind where the label is attached.  The label is raised up on Dimensionals and placed in the center of the Vellum strip.  

The extra Basic White layer has one of the sentiments from the Brightest Glow set stamped in Boho Blue ink.  The stardust stamp is used to embellish each corner of the inside of the card using Boho Blue ink.  The white layer is attached inside the card making sure that it doesn't show from the front.  I had an extra star die-cut from the More Dazzle paper left-over, so that was attached in the top left corner near the sentiment.  A Mini Glue Dot was used for this.

Here's a quick view of the inside of the card.

The last little bit of bling on this card are the Rhinestone Basic Jewels.  I thought their clear shine was the best addition for this card.   I love how this card turned out.  I'm frustrated that I only used blue and silver for all three of the Stars At Night series cards.  I really will have to see what else I can design with this lovely set.  But I have to admit, I'm really partial to blue and silver together.  It's so elegant in my opinion, so what's not to like?

Thank you for sharing some time with me today.  Hope you give this card idea a try.  I truly think it's simply gorgeous and I'll be making a few more of these for own Christmas cards.

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Happy stamping and creating,

Sharon