I am honored to be a guest designer for the July, 2025 edition of the Creative Creases Challenge, where it’s always everything goes with a fun fold.

Here’s my Sunrise Sailing fun fold:

I found the instructions for this card on Pinterest (of course) from Linda Bauwin of Stamping with Linda. She does have a video tutorial on YouTube, which you can find here. I watched the video and used her measurements for this card.

This card may look complicated, but it really came together quite quickly. I already made a second card, which I will be posting on July 15 as a member of the Creative Crafters Design Team.

If you don’t have the arches die set, you can use a number of other die sets whether they are current or retired. I hope you have fun with this fun fold. Don’t forget to upload your creations to the Creative Creases Challenge! I would love to see what you create!

What I Did Differently:

• I used a Balmy Blue base for the card, including the inside pull-out section
  • HINT: Make sure that your pull-out part comes out from the right-hand side of the card, which seems backwards at first
• I didn’t use DSP on the front of the card, since I wanted to use the 3D embossing folder for the bundle
• After embossing the front, I used Azure Afternoon ink and a blending brush to color the water section of the embossed image
• Next, I lightly brushed on a few layers of white craft ink one the embossed part of the waves using a dauber and drops of ink I put on an acrylic block
  • Even after multiple layers I wasn’t getting the look I wanted, so I lightly added Wink of Stella to the waves
• Using the same dauber, I added white ink to the clouds for just a touch of cloud color
• Then, I cropped out the arch from the center of the card base
• I stamped the sailboat and the sentiment on Basic White cardstock using Momento Tuxedo Black ink
• Using Gray Granite light and dark blends, I colored the boat
• I stamped Azure Afternoon on the sails and used Tuxedo Black ink to stamp the birds on the embossed birds
• After stamping some water on the sentiment banner, I cropped it using a Stylish Shapes die
• For the inside, I stamped the sentiment and the birds using black ink
• Then, I added water on the bottom in Balmy Blue, and lightly added Wink of Stella
• This card has a bit of bulk to it, so you might need to add additional postage
• Adhere the sentiment to the cropped arch using dimensionals
• Adhere the rest of the elements of the card using multipurpose liquid glue
• Finally, I trimmed a piece of Balmy Blue 6″ by 6″ DSP to 6 by 2-1/2 inches for the envelope flap
• With that, I’d finished this coordinated card and envelope set

Thanks for stopping by today!

Have a Peachy Day!

Sue

Colors Used:

Supplies Used:

Kits Collection

Maritime Moments Kit:

Let your creativity set sail with the Maritime Moments Kit. Drift in the soothing watercolors and costal imagery of these cards that can be either feminine or masculine. With printed sentiments, twine, and a stamp set of nautical images, this kit comes with everything you need to make cards for your favorite sailors.

DETAILS
– Makes 6 cards: 2 each of 3 designs
– Folded card size: 4.3″ x 5.5″ (10.8 x 14 cm)
– Colors: Balmy Blue, Cajun Craze, Garden Green, Granny Apple Green, Gray Granite, Night of Navy, Pecan Pie, Pool Party
– Sentiments printed in Dutch, English, French, and German

Here’s the unboxing video:

Beautiful Blues Kit:

Product detail

Craft timeless handmade cards for sharing messages of friendship, support, and sympathy with the Beautiful Blues Kit. This all-inclusive crafting kit comes with everything you need to create nine lovely cards featuring hand-painted floral designs and a palette of soothing blues.

DETAILS
– Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs
– Folded card size: 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ (14 x 10.8 cm)
– Colors: Basic White, Blueberry Bushel, Night of Navy
– Also available in French

Here’s the unboxing video:

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Again, thank you for stopping by!