InKing Royalty Swap Finale – Two Stunning Fancy Fold Cards

All good things must come to an end – and today is the final day of projects from our most recent InKing Royalty card swap. Yay!

I love my InKing Royalty team. My talented and generous team members regularly share projects in our InKing Royalty Facebook group – a fun, supportive space for stampers who’ve signed up with me or with members in my first and second levels. While I absolutely love seeing their creativity online, there’s truly nothing like receiving a handmade card in the mail.

Last month, I hosted a card swap with my team to share creative inspiration with one another. Participants designed a card using current products and sent me 10 copies. In return, they received 10 different cards from fellow team members – plus a little gift from me. It’s always such a treat!

If you missed the first days of these swaps, you can catch up here:

• 6 Heart-Filled Valentines from Lovely Friends
• InKing Royalty Swap Cards – Day 2
• InKing Royalty Swap Cards – Day 3
• InKing Royalty Swap Cards – Day 4

Today, I’m excited to share two more fancy fold cards from the swap. I’ll include multiple photos of each so you can see exactly how they open. Be sure to leave a comment to let these talented stampers know how much you love their work.

Heather Rodney

Heather sent 10 cards featuring the same fun fold but with a variety of papers, stamps, and colors. I grabbed the first one to photograph and share with you today – and let me just say, every single version is amazing.

It wasn’t until I sat down to write this post that I realized just how popular the Stone & Vine 3D Embossing Folder has been with my team. It’s showcased on so many of the swaps – including this beauty by Heather:

Heather beautifully colored the floral images from the Gallery Blooms Bundle. The flowers are stunning on their own, but her delicate coloring truly takes them to the next level. It’s a chef’s kiss!

And if the gorgeous texture and coloring weren’t enough, wait until you see how this card opens. The interactive fold adds such an elegant surprise.

There’s so much to love about Heather’s swap card. I’m so happy she participated in the swap!

KEY INGREDIENTS: Gallery Blooms Bundle (#165213), Stone & Vine 3D Embossing Folder (#166990)

Maria Friedman

I’ve shared several of Maria’s projects over the past few weeks, and I’m thrilled to spotlight her swap creation today. What a brilliant way to showcase gorgeous Designer Series Paper!

Here’s the card Maria made for the Royals card swap:

The Designer Series Paper forms a pouch for the card, which easily slides out to reveal the sweet card inside:

But it doesn’t stop there. Flip the card over and you’ll find a pocket – perfect for a gift card! How cool is that?!

This project is interactive, thoughtful and beautifully designed from start to finish.

Key Ingredients: Lovely & Beautiful Specialty Designer Series Paper (#166957), Simply Beautiful stamp set (#166958), White with Gold 3/8″ Ribbon (#166979)

What do you think?! Do you see some products or techniques that you can’t live without?! Aren’t these projects inspiring and wonderful?!

If you missed the first days of these swaps, you can catch up here:

• 6 Heart-Filled Valentines from Lovely Friends
• InKing Royalty Swap Cards – Day 2
• InKing Royalty Swap Cards – Day 3
• InKing Royalty Swap Cards – Day 4

I hope you’ll leave a comment to let these artists know how much you enjoy their work. ♥

Last Thoughts

This swap has been such a joyful reminder of how creativity connects us. Whether it’s an embossed background, delicately colored florals, or an interactive fold that surprises and delights, these projects reflect the heart of what makes our crafting community so special.

If you’ve been feeling inspired this week, maybe it’s time to pull out your supplies and try a new fold or technique. You just might surprise yourself.

And if you’re looking for a supportive, creative group to grow with, my InKing Royalty team always has room for one more. ♥

Thanks for stopping by today!

Brian

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