Welcome to the February Cardz 4 Guyz challenge for 2026! Our host for this month’s challenge, Melanie, chose Monochromatic Color Combination for the theme. When you finish here, please visit the challenge site to see what the rest of the talented design team members created. Then, don’t forget to upload your creations to our gallery. We look forward to seeing your creations there!
Here’s my fun fold card:
It’s just a given that fun fold cards also post to the Creative Creases Challenge. Debbie Mageed at Secret Stamper coordinates the challenge, and it’s one of my favorite challenges. Hopefully, you will be inspired to upload your own fun fold project to the challenge! I love this hidden flap fun fold and have already posted a number of them, some of which you can see here, here, here, and here.
Measurements:
They say that a picture is worth 1,000 words. I have three pictures of the template I use to create this simple but stunning fun fold card:
I used Basic Beige for the base and the flap pieces
Trim a piece of 6 x 6 inch Beautiful Gallery DSP (designer series paper) to 5-1/4 inches from top to bottom
Then trim the DSP in half so you have two pieces of 5-1/4 by 3 inches
The Early Espresso cardstock mats each measure 5-3/8 by 3-1/8 inches
There’s a piece of Basic Beige cardstock in the center of the inside and it measures 3 by 5-3/8 inches
After running a piece of Early Espresso through the Cut & Emboss machine using the Bark embossing folder, I trimmed it to 1-1/2 by 5-3/8 inches
I trimmed a piece of the Beautiful Gallery DSP to 6 by 2-1/2 inches for the envelope flap
Then, i punched a 1-inch circle out of coordinating DSP and ran it through the XYRON create-a-sticker to create the envelope seal
Clean & Simple:
These sentiments from Nature’s Symphony fit this card perfectly
After wiping down the DSP with my embossing buddy, I stamped the sentiment using VersaMark ink
Then, I covered the ink with bronze WOW! embossing powder and heat set it with the heat tool
I stamped the inside sentiment using Early Espresso ink
I have learned that I need to do all my stamping before adhering pieces together
I used multipurpose liquid glue to adhere all the layers together
Staying with the CAS look for the card, I didn’t add any additional embellishments
With that, I’d finished this coordinated card, envelope, and envelope seal set.
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Welcome to the first Cardz 4 Guyz challenge for the 2026 year! Our host this monthly challenge, Jolanda, chose Modes of Transportation for the theme. When you finish here, please visit the challenge site to see what the rest of the talented design team members created. Then, don’t forget to upload your creations to our gallery. We look forward to seeing your creations there!
Here’s my card:
It’s just a given that fun fold cards also post to the Creative Creases Challenge. Debbie Mageed at Secret Stamper coordinates the challenge, and it’s one of my favorite challenges. Hopefully, you will be inspired to upload your own fun fold project to the challenge! I love this hidden flap fun fold and have already posted a number of them, some of which you can see here, here, and here.
Measaurements:
They say that a picture is worth 1,000 words. I have three pictures of the template I use to create this simple but stunning fun fold card:
I used Misty Moonlight for the base and the flap pieces
Trim a piece of 6 x 6 inch Thoughtful Journeys DSP (designer series paper) to 5-1/4 inches from top to bottom
Then trim the DSP in half so you have two pieces of 5-1/4 by 3 inches
The white cardstock mats each measure 5-3/8 by 3-1/8 inches
There’s a piece of white cardstock in the center of the inside and it measures 3 by 5-3/8 inches
After running a piece of Misty Moonlight through the Cut & Emboss machine using the Sunrise Sailing embossing folder, I trimmed it to 1-1/2 by 5-3/8 inches
I trimmed a piece of the Thoughtful Journeys DSP to 6 by 2-1/2 inches for the envelope flap
Then, i punched a 1-inch circle out of coordinating DSP and ran it through the XYRON create-a-sticker to create the envelope seal
Crop both boats using the Sunrise Sailing dies from Secret Sea cardstock
Then, crop 6 birds from Secret Seas as well
What I Did:
Unless otherwise noted, I used multipurpose liquid glue to adhere the pieces together, especially since the card is already bulky and will require additional postage
Add dimensionals to the base of the template as shown in the first template photo
Line up the 3-1/2 by 5-1/2 inch flap so that the outside edges are lined up perfectly and adhere using the dimensionals
Adhere the embossed Misty Moonlight cardstock to the inside flap a shown in the first photo of the finished card
Adhere the white cardstock mats, then adhere the two pieces of DSP to the mats
HINT: Before you adhere the DSP/cardstock layers to the base of the card, make sure that you have them in the proper order from left to right
Adhere the larger boat to the front flap of the card, and the smaller one on the inside
Then adhere the birds as shown
Stamp the sentiment using Secret Sea ink and trim it down to 2-1/2 by 2 inches
I cropped a piece of sea using a Smooth Sailing die from a scrap of white cardstock and adhered it to the sentiment panel
Stamp the inside sentiment on the white cardstock panel and adhere to the inside of the card
With that, I’d finished this coordinated card, envelope, and envelope seal set
Mini-Desk Calendars for the Creative Crafters Challenge
Welcome to the January Creative Crafters Challenge #96, where the theme is always Anything Goes. I’ve been wanting to make these mini-desk calendars for a few years and never seem to get them done in a timely manner. This year was finally the time, and I made more than 20 of them for people with whom I teach. Easy-peasy, truly.
When you finish here, please visit both challenge sites to see what the rest of the very talented design team members created. Then, don’t forget to upload your creations to both galleries. We look forward to seeing your creations there!
Here’s a sample of the calendars:
Since our school colors are black and gold, and the mascot is a hornet, I used the retired Honey Bees stamp set, die set, and DSP (designer series paper).
Measurements:
The base measures 4 by 12 inches, scored at 3/4, 1-1/2, and 2-1/4 inches
The DSP measures 3-7/8 by 4-1/2 inches
My calendars are 2 by 3 inches, so the mat for them measure 3-1/4 by 2-1/4
The finished size is 4-7/8 by 4 inches
What I Did:
The first scored line is a mountain fold, the middle is a valley fold, and the last one is a mountain fold
Add two strips of tear-&-tape adhesive the the outside of the first fold and adhere it to the bottom of the back base
Using multipurpose liquid glue, adhere the DSP to the front of the base, then adhere the the cardstock
Adhere the calendar to the mat using liquid glue
Wrap a length of ribbon around the base and tie in a square knot, and adhere using a glue dot
I added a little bee using a dimensional, then added two epoxy dots to the DSP
If you wanted to mail these, they would fit in a medium SU! envelope, but remember to add extra postage
HINT: Since I made 20 of these, I trimmed and scored 20 bases, then trimmed 20 pieces of DSP and cardstock. I cropped all 20 bees and trimmed all the ribbon. When I put the calendars together, I did all the bases, then added the DSP and cardstock, then added all the ribbon, and finished by adding all the bees and dots. For me, this is the way I mass produce projects because it seems to be easier. Let me know if it works for you.
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Welcome to the last Cardz 4 Guyz challenge for the 2025 year! I’m hosting this monthly challenge and chose Cute Christmas Critters for the theme. When you finish here, please visit the challenge site to see what the rest of the talented design team members created. Then, don’t forget to upload your creations to our gallery. We look forward to seeing your creations there!
I used the Jolly Delivery stamp set and the North Pole Delivery 12″ by 12″ DSP (designer series paper), which also includes the precut designs I used for the cute critters. In addition, I used the new plaid embossing folder and the Everyday Arches die set.
Here’s my card, which is my 5 year old great-nephew’s Christmas card:
I always wind up with whole sheets of DSP leftover when it retires. Since I am using this fold for a number of my Christmas cards this year, it is entirely possible that I won’t have too much leftover.
It’s just a given that fun fold cards also post to the Creative Creases Challenge. Debbie Mageed at Secret Stamper coordinates the challenge, and it’s one of my favorite challenges. Hopefully, you will be inspired to upload your own fun fold project to the challenge! I’ve already uploaded a number of this kind of fun fold, so I hope I’m not overdoing the gallery.
I have already posted a number of Christmas cards using this fun fold. You can see them here, here, here, and here.
Measurements & the Template:
Here’s the template I have been using:
The extra cardstock piece for the back isn’t necessary because the card will stand up without it. However, I just wanted extra stability.
I added two pieces of 1/2 by 5-1/4 inches strips on either side of the first score line at 1-3/4 inches so I could add the ribbon without worrying about it tearing the DSP. Since I used the two 1/2 inch strips of DSP left after trimming each half to 5-1/2 inches, when everything was said and done, I only had one little piece of leftover DSP measuring 1/2 inch by 1 inch.
Both the front and inside sentiment panels were cropped using the Everyday Arches dies in Garden Green and Basic White. Since I wanted the front panel to have some texture, I pulled out my brand new Plaid 3D embossing folder.
Don’t forget to trim a piece of coordinating DSP to 6 by 2-1/2 inches for the envelope flap.
I also punched a 1-inch circle from another DSP pattern and ran it through my XYRON create-a-sticker.
What I Did:
I added dimensionals on the back of the cropped sentiments on the front
For everything else, I used multipurpose liquid glue to adhere pieces together since this card is already bulky.
This will fit in a medium SU! envelope, but it will require additional postage
I adhered the front flap down so the extra pieces of DSP I used for the ribbon support are covered.
For all areas to be embossed, such as the front sentiment, make sure you wipe down the papers using your embossing buddy. Stamp the sentiment using VeraMark ink, then cover it with white embossing powder. Use your heat tool to heat set the powder.
Make sure to allow the embossed images to cool before cropping to prevent smudging. I cropped the sentiment with the banner die from the Stylish Shapes die set.
Adhere the Plaid embossed arch on white cardstock to one of the Garden Green arches. Adhere the prancing delivery dog and post office to the white cardstock arch, then adhere the front sentiment.
Add liquid glue on the left half of the front sentiment panel and adhere it to the front flap. Adhering to just the front flap is especially important if you are not going to glue the flap down.
Stamp the inside sentiment using Poppy Parade ink and adhere the present carrying bear to the white die cut arch.
Next, adhere the white cardstock arch to the green arch.
After adhering the front sentiment, open the card and position the inside sentiment arches face down on the back of the front sentiment
This will allow you to make sure you line up both sentiment pieces so the inside doesn’t show when the card is closed
Add liquid glue to the back of the inside sentiment panel, then fold the back of the card over the panel
TA-DA! Perfect placement!
With that, I’d finished this coordinated card, envelope, and envelope seal set.
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Welcome to the Cardz 4 Guyz #380 challenge! Billie A., our host for this challenge, chose A Birthday Card with Some Purple for the theme. When you finish here, please visit the challenge site to see what the rest of the talented design team members created. Then, don’t forget to upload your creations to our gallery. We look forward to seeing your creations there!
Here’s my modified z-fold birthday card with a purple, or Blackberry Bliss instead:
It’s just a given that fun fold cards also post to the Creative Creases Challenge. Debbie Mageed at Secret Stamper coordinates the challenge, and it’s one of my favorite challenges. Hopefully, you will be inspired to upload your own fun fold project to the challenge!
I have already posted modified z-fold card, which you can see here. For that card, I used arches instead of the Textured Notes Dies.
I came across this modified z-fold card on Pinterest created by Patti Dolan from P. S. Paper Crafts. Her post includes a video and a PDF document of directions. I modified the measurements just a tad, and then created a template, shared below:
Here’s the template, and the measurements have the arches, but I thought the rectangle dies would be more masculine.
Putting the Card Together:
I used a piece of the Thoughtful Journey for the center part of the card and stamped the three birds in Blackberry Bliss ink
The Berry Burst DSP is also from the Thoughtful Journey 6 x 6 inch DSP pack
I used Blackberry Bliss for the card base and the mat on the front of the card
The die for the Blackberry Bliss boat for the front was cropped from one of the Sunrise Sailing dies
The birthday sentiment comes from the Beautiful Butterflies stamp set, and I was so happy that it fit on the DSP perfectly
The inside sentiment is from the Coneflower Celebration stamp set
I used the retired Boho Blue cardstock for the front flap and the sentiment banner
For the inside sentiment cardstock, I used Very Vanilla because the Basic White seemed too bright
As always, I trimmed a piece of the DSP to 6 by 2-1/2 inches for the envelope flap
Then, I punched a 1-inch circle from the DSP I used on the front and ran it through my XYRON create-a-sticker for the envelope seal
As a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator, I get to start pre-ordering products from the upcoming mini-catalog which starts in January. As soon as I get my new products, I will make sure to start sharing cards made with new products.
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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 Black, Coastal Cabana, Crushed Curry, Garden Green, Granny Apple Green, Pecan Pie, Petal Pink, Poppy Parade, Pretty Peacock, Timid Tiger – Sentiments printed in English, French, and German
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If you have any questions, or need a bit of a creative mojo boost, you can reach me at my justpeachystamping@gmail.com.
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Welcome to the Cardz 4 Guyz #379 challenge! Caz, our fearless leader and host for this challenge, chose Purple, Orange, and Black Colors for the theme. When you finish here, please visit the challenge site to see what the rest of the talented design team members created. Then, don’t forget to upload your creations to our gallery. We look forward to seeing your creations there!
Once again, I used the Fright Night Bundle and the Spooky Sweet DSP (designer series paper) and coordinating sticker sheet for this card. This card is for my 5 year old great-nephew. I’ve already posted a number of cards using this combination of products, and you can see them here, here, here, here, and here.
The third challenge is the Paper Craft Crew #643 challenge. here’s the challenge theme banner:
Measurements:
I posted another of these modified z-fold cards, which you can see here.
For that card, I created a template so that I would be able to easily recreate it.
Here’s my template:
Putting the Card Together:
I used multipurpose liquid glue to adhere all the pieces together since the card already has some bulk to it
I’m going to be mailing this card along with my great-niece’s card in a padded manila envelope but if you are mailing it separately, remember you will need extra postage
I cropped the EEK! sentiment 3 times and layered them on top of each other instead of trying to use dimensionals
The bats, pumpkin/crow piece, and the mummy rhino all come from the sticker sheet with the Spooky Sweet DSP
I added the Gorgeous Grape stamped around the inside sentiment to cover the oops I made when stamping the sentiment
With that, I’d finished this adorable coordinated card, envelope, and envelope seal set.
I do hope you try this one, especially if you love fun folds as much as I do!
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Welcome to the Cardz 4 Guyz #377 challenge! Dawn., our host for this challenge, chose Boats for the theme. When you finish here, please visit the challenge site to see what the rest of the talented design team members created. Then, don’t forget to upload your creations to our gallery. We look forward to seeing your creations there!
Here’s my card:
My first card using this fold was for a Halloween card using the Spooky Sweet 12 x 12 inch DSP (designer series paper). Make sure to add it to your wish list because it is just too stinking cute to pass up! You can see that card here, in all it’s googly-eyes adorableness!
I saw the tutorial reel on FaceBook posted by the West Coast Papercrafter. You can see her video here.
Measurements:
The following template is with measurements given in the West Coast Papercrafter’s video. I wanted thinner borders for this card, but it would totally work with her original measurements, so I am including those.
I didn’t use DSP for this card. Instead, I embossed two pieces of 4-1/4 by 5-1/2 inch white cardstock using the sunrise Sailling embossing folders
I trimmed one piece for the outside to 4-1/8 by 5-3/8 inches for the outside
I used the second embossed cardstock for the inside
I trimmed two pieces of the “waves” for the two pop-up shelf pieces
Then I trimmed the remaining for the top part of the inside
Since I didn’t want the embossed sailboat be a main focus, I used a bone folder to smooth down the boat as much as possible before covering it with cropped clouds
Stamping, Dry Embossing, & Cropping:
I stamped two of the sailboats on white cardstock using Tuxedo Black ink, then stamped the sail parts using Azure Afternoon ink
Stamp the ahoy sentiment using Tuxedo Black ink
On the inside part of the pop-up card, stamp the waves using Azure Afternoon ink and the sentiment in black ink
Color the hull part of the boats using the Gray Granite blends combo
Crop the two sailboats and clouds using the Sunrise Sailing dies
After cropping the ahoy sentiment with a banner die from Stylish Shapes dies
Crop the three birds from a scrap of black cardstock
After cropping the clouds for the inside, outline them using Gray Granite
Crop one of the wave pieces from Azure Afternoon cardstock
Putting the Card Pieces Together:
Since there would already be so much bulk to the card that extra postage would be needed, I didn’t want to add dimensionals
Therefore, I used multipurpose liquid glue to adhere all of the pieces together
Personally, I think that I need to be most careful about adhering the inside of the card to the base
Therefore, using the Adtech Removable adhesive tape is essential to the inside placement
I can use the tape to eyeball where I think the inside top and bottom needs to be adhered, then open and close the card to make sure everything works as it should
The removable adhesive allows me to make adjustments before permanently adhering the inside
This card is basically many layers coming together to create a fabulous and unexpected fun fold
I hope you try this card for yourself and don’t forget to follow along with the West Coast Papercrafter’s tutorial video
Pre-Order for SU! Demos for the upcoming September – January Mini Catalog and the September online exclusives release is ongoing. I’ve already gotten some products, and just placed an order for more. In the meantime, here’s some sneak peek cards for you:
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If you live in the U.S. and don’t already have a Stampin’ UP! demo from whom you order, I would be honored to work with you. You can reach me at my justpeachystamping@gmail.com.
Welcome to Just Peachy Stamping by Sue Jackson: an independent Stampin' Up demonstrator.
Through Stampin' Up!, I happily share my love of papercrafting through sales, classes, small stamping group meet-ups and workshops. I think that being a teacher in my "real life", I have a unique approach to sharing my fantastic hobby. I look forward to connecting with you!
