Welcome to the Stampin’ Pretty Pals’ Blog Hop!

This month, we’re diving into the beautiful and brand-new 2025-2027 Stampin’ Up! In Colors! Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or just starting on your stamping journey, these fresh hues are giving us all inspiration. Click through each link at the bottom of this post to “hop” along and see how our community is using these beautiful new shades in their projects. You’ll leave with inspirational ideas, and maybe a few new must-haves on your wishlist!

Here’s my card:

https://justpeachystamping.com/2025/04/01/fun-games-with-cardz-4-guyz-369/I’ve already made so many cards using this fun fold, and you can see some of them here, here, here, here, here, and here. Since I found this fold in March, I think I’ve already created at least 15 of them. I love the fold, and it’s basically trimming and scoring.

Since this is a fun fold, I’ll be adding it to the Creative Creases gallery. If you enjoy creating fun fold cards, this challenge is for you. The theme for every challenge is Anything Goes with a Fun Fold

Measurements:

Here are my templates:

After making this template, I decided that I wanted to add DSP panels to the sides. Those panels measure 1-1/4 by 5-3/8 inches.

Once you get your pieces cut, follow Terri Gaines‘ video directions. Hopefully, you will be as hooked as I am.

Watercoloring:

I need to start by saying I am a beginner for watercoloring. Even so, I’m pretty happy with the results.

Things I learned for this card:

• Definitely make sure you use the Fluid watercolor paper
• The spritzer is definitely your friend – the colors will need to be placed on wet watercolor paper
• Keep your empty Wink of Stella pens because you can use them to brush on color OR get some brushes with Amazon
• I found these on Amazon, which are very similar to the retired waterpainter brushes and can be loaded with water to help spread color

• Make sure the paper is completely dried before you try stamping on it
  • I used my heat tool to help dry the watercolor paper
• The texture on the watercolor paper makes multiple stampings necessaryIf you have the discontinued Stamparatus, the Misty, or a similar stamping platform you will need it
• I stamped the outlines of the butterflies using Secret Sea ink and it’s become my new alternative to Basic Black

The Loopy Loop Bow:

I was able to watch Mary Deatherage’s, from Stamps -n- Lingers, Perfectly Pears tutorial. In that video, she showed her loopy-loop bow. That’s what I used for the front of my card. I’m bow-challenged and this was a pretty easy way to add ribbon without adding the bulk of a tied bow. If you’ve never seen her videos, you owe it to yourself to watch them. I think she’s the Queen of the Collage. Gorgeous cards!!

Back to the Pals’ Blog Hop:

There’s a whole lineup of great inspiration waiting for you! Scroll down to hop through the rest of the Blog Hop Team’s creations and fill your crafty cup. And don’t miss next month’s theme: My Favorites in the New Catalog — because you know we’ve already picked our must-haves!

Until then, have fun in your craft space.

Stampin’ Pretty Pals Blog Hop Lineup

1. Mary Fish at Stampin’ Pretty
2. Lisa Ann Bernard at Queen B Creations
3. Sue Jackson at Just Peachy Stamping. <<<— YOU ARE HERE!
4. Karen Hallam at Karen’s Stamping Habit
5. Beth McCullough at Stamping Mom
6. Mary Hanson at Up North Stampin’
7. Windy Ellard at Windy’s Wonderful Creations
8. Su Mohr at Aromas And Art
9. Tricia Chuba at ButterDish Designs
10. Stesha Bloodhart at Stampin’ Hoot
11. Rae Burnet at Wild West Paper Arts
12. Peggy Noe at Pretty Paper Cards
13. Debbie Mageed at Secrets to Stamping 

Thanks for stopping by today!

Have a Peachy Day!

Sue

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