Tamara's Paper Trail

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

One Sheet Wonder (OSW) - from "basic" to "fancy" - MCM Layout Nov 10, 2025

Happy Tuesday! It's Nov 11 - Remembrance Day here in Canada so Craig and Rebecca had the day off. Alicia had to work ... and I "sort-of" worked. Nothing too crazy - mailed a few things, payed some bills, tidied my desk a bit ... and my blog post (which I started at 7:00 am ... it's now 7:00 pm lol).

Did you catch MCM Live last night? I thought it was a really good one - not just for the easy OSW (One Sheet Wonder) layout but also for the many Tips & Tricks I shared throughout the hour. The video replay is below - it's worth a watch!

These are the cards we made. In usual MCM fashion, the first one is geared towards "beginner" card makers (those with just a few supplies or who aren't quite ready to "add all the things"). I then added textures and die cuts to "step it up". Here they are ...

"Basic" card layout using Beautiful Gallery paper and sentiment from Bright Borders (which I now see is retired. Who knew!). The card stock is Basic Beige with Mossy Meadow mats. The embellishments are also now retired - Low Profile Dots.

This one just adds embossing to the top layer and a die cut sentiment - I used the Damask Design Embossing Folder and Spotlight on Nature Dies ...

The final "step up" added a "fussier" die cut sentiment. I used the Thoughtful Moments Hybrid Embossing Folder. In the video I show you how to USE that product!

This was the card that inspired me - I made it a few years back, using the (now retired) Leaf Fall Embossing Folder and (I think) Forrest Friends Designer Paper. The sentiment is from Soft Seedlings (go me for finding THAT little nugget!). The embellishments are Solid Faceted Gems. These are all retired products - back from 2022!

This one is a "fancy" one. Elegant Pine Snowflakes paper with the Jolly Holly Hybrid Embossing Folder. The sentiment was made using the Christmas Words Collage Hybrid Embossing Folder. Again - check out the video replay to learn how to use it!

This one is FUN to make! It uses Very Vanilla and Mossy Meadow ... and the new GORGEOUS paper, Brushed with Beauty. The embossing folder is the new Beautiful Pattern folder, the sentiment and dies are from Words of Beauty Bundle - a MUST have, in my opinion! Muted Palette Dots and Baker's Twine finish it off.

I may just LOVE this layout ... and paper ...

So there you have it! Another easy layout that is a OSW (One Sheet Wonder). Four pretty cards in no time! Want to make some? Here is the "recipe" of the pieces you need to prep ...

... and here is the Mystery Card Monday (MCM) Facebook Live replay, showing you how to cut the papers and put all the pieces together ...

That's it for this week. If you would like to join me LIVE for my MCM (Mystery Card Monday) sessions, you can catch me on my FaceBook Page here at 7:00 pm Mountain Time every Monday ... or on my YouTube Channel here at the same time (I stream live to both). Like and Follow my FB Page and/or Subscribe to my YouTube Channel. I'd love to have you - the live community is AMAZING and so much fun!

If you live in Canada and would like to purchase any of the items I used for my cards, just click any of the pictures below and you will be taken to my Stampin' Up! online store. Thank you! I appreciate your support!

Stay amazing!

Tamara

Product List

Bright Borders Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[164753]

$28.00

Thoughtful Moments Hybrid Embossing Folder (English)

[162927]

$52.00

Soft Seedlings Cling Stamp Set (English)

[159905]

$28.00

Words Of Beauty Bundle (English)

[167090]

$63.75

Spotlight On Nature Dies

[163580]

$48.00

Beautiful Gallery 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[165196]

$17.00

Happy Forest Friends 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[158941]

$16.50

Elegant Pine Snowflakes 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[166066]

$17.00

Brushed With Beauty 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[167082]

$17.00

Basic Beige 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[164511]

$20.00

Mossy Meadow 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[133676]

$20.00

Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[120953]

$20.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[166780]

$20.00

Very Vanilla 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[166784]

$20.00

Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin' Pad

[147111]

$12.25

Damask Designs Embossing Folder

[165214]

$13.00

Leaf Fall 3 D Embossing Folder

[159847]

$15.00

Jolly Holly Hybrid Embossing Folder

[166119]

$56.00

Beautiful Pattern Embossing Folder

[167097]

$14.50

Low Profile Dots

[164658]

$10.25

Solid Faceted Gems

[159189]

$11.00

Cherry Cobbler & Pearl Adhesive Backed Berries

[164119]

$12.25

Muted Palette Dots

[165155]

$11.00

Mossy Meadow & Gold 1/4" (6.4 Mm)

[166158]

$13.00

Basic Beige 3/8" (1 Cm) Classic Ribbon

[165216]

$13.00

Baker's Twine Essentials Pack

[155475]

$15.00

Mini Glue Dots

[103683]

$10.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$6.00

Stampin' Seal

[152813]

$11.00

Bone Folder

[102300]

$11.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$39.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$191.00

Wednesday, November 5, 2025

Easy Front Flap (Fun Fold) Layout - MCM Layout Nov 3, 2025

Happy Wednesday! I'm a day behind schedule this week but have managed to chip away at many larger items on my "yay list" so I'll call that a win!

Did you manage to pop in to MCM this week? I showed you how to make a Front Flap Fun Fold card in minutes. The REAL fun is in the decorating. That, too, is quick and easy. Having said that, you CAN add more embellishments and/or dies cuts if the mood strikes but it isn't necessary for a lovely card! These are the projects I shared ...

I REALLY love this one "in person". I wanted to play with some yet-to-be-used products so I dug out my package of All Season Velvet. Did you know you can emboss it? True story! The photo doesn't show it well but I used the Forever Plaid 3D Embossing Folder on this one. Festive Friends set for Frosty and long Time No See for the sentiment pulled this one together in no time! (I coloured him with my retired Mint Macaron Blends).

I've been enjoying making a "masculine" project with my MCM layouts lately. The Sunrise Sailing bundle is a GREAT option for those. I paired it with the Beautiful Gallery paper and sentiment from Simply Said ...

This one is my "stepped up" version. I used the Delicate Pines Bundle and embossed the white velvet sheet with the Eyelet 3D embossing folder. Mossy Meadow/Gold 1/4 trim and Traditional Sparkling Sequins finish it off nicely.

This last one is the one that inspired me. I made it a few years ago. I still love it! I used Night of Navy card stock and ink, (now retired) Snowflake 12" x 12" Specialty Vellum, Iridescent Snowflakes, Joyful Flurry bundle and Adhesive Backed Sequins and Gems. LOVE!

I hope you give this fold a try! Quick, easy, DONE! Here is the "recipe" of the pieces you need to prep ...

... and here is the Mystery Card Monday (MCM) Facebook Live replay, showing you how to cut the papers and put all the pieces together ...

So that's it for this week. If you would like to join me LIVE for my MCM (Mystery Card Monday) sessions, you can catch me on my FaceBook Page here at 7:00 pm Mountain Time every Monday ... or on my YouTube Channel here at the same time (I stream live to both). Like and Follow my FB Page and/or Subscribe to my YouTube Channel. I'd love to have you - the live community is AMAZING and so much fun!

Stay amazing!

Tamara

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