Beautiful Gallery DSP for Father’s Day and the June Creative Crafters # 101

Welcome to the April Creative Crafters Challenge #100, where the theme is always Anything Goes. Challenge # 100! That’s 100 months of gorgeous creations from our design team and all the gallery submissions! Thank you for playing along with us!

When you finish here, please visit our challenge site to see what the rest of the very 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 Z-fold Father’s Day card:

I absolutely love fun fold cards, but I think one of my favorites is a Z-fold card! This 6″ by 6″ inch Beautiful Gallery DSP (designer series paper) is especially perfect for this card because it lends itself to trimming to a 4 inch and a 2 inch wide piece.

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 I’m honored to be on the design team. Hopefully, you will be inspired to upload your own fun fold project to the challenge!

Measurements:

  • The Secret Sea base measures 8-1/2 by 5-1/2 inches, scored at 2-1/8 and 4-1/4 inches
  • Trim another piece of Secret Sea to 4-1/4 by 5-1/2 inches for the front flap
  • Trim two pieces of Crumb Cake to 4-1/8 by 5-3/8 inches, one for the front flap and one for the inside mat
  • Using the boat pattern of DSP, trim it down to 5-1/4 inches high
  • Then trim it down to a 4 inch and a 2 inch wide piece
  • Trim a Crumb Cake DSP (from the 6″ by 6″ Neutrals DSP) to 6 by 2-1/2 inches for the envelope flap
  • Don’t forget to punch a 1-inch circle from coordinating DSP and run it through the XYRON create-a-sticker for the envelope seal

What I Did:

  • I used multipurpose glue to adhere all the pieces together
  • Adhere one of the pieces of Crumb Cake cardstock to the 4-1/4 by 5-1/2 inch Secret Sea cardstock for the front of the card
  • Adhere the front piece to the front flap of the Z-fold card making sure to only add multipurpose liquid adhesive to the flap
    • HINT: If you add adhesive to the whole front piece, you won’t be able to open the card
  • After wiping down the front piece of DSP with the embossing buddy, stamp the sentiment using VersaMark ink
  • Then cover the ink with copper embossing powder and heat set with your heat tool
  • After letting the DSP cool, adhere it to the Crumb Cake mat for the front of the card
  • Adhere the 2 inch wide piece of DSP to the Crumb Cake cardstock mat for the inside of the card
  • Wipe the inside piece of Crumb Cake cardstock down with the embossing buddy
  • Stamp the inside sentiment using VersaMark ink and cover it with the copper embossing powder
  • Heat set the embossing powder using your heat tool and let it cool for a minute to ensure that the powder is set
  • Adhere the Crumb Cake mat to the inside of the card

With that, I’d finished this very clean and simple Father’s Day coordinated card, envelope, and envelope seal set.

Thank you for stopping by today!

Have a Peachy Day!

Sue

Colors Used:

Supplies Used:

June’s Product of the Month is the WILD BUNCH PHOTOPOLYMER STAMP SET!

Send smiles with the Wild Bunch Stamp Set! With hand-drawn animals like a koala, penguin, snail, and highland cow, plus versatile sentiments for birthdays, thank-yous, or just because, this set can help brighten anyone’s day. Add hearts, party hats, presents, or scribbled patterns to make each card or scrapbook page even more fun.

The Wild Bunch Stamp Set is the exclusive Product of the Month for June 2026! Only available until stocks run out—don’t wait to get yours! I ordered mine last night and am so looking forward to getting it next week! Stay tuned for some cuteness!

What’s New?

The Serene Scenes Kit, which retails for $25.00

Product detail

Have a card ready when an occasion comes up, whether it’s for Father’s Day, a quick congrats, or a simple thank-you. The Serene Scenes Kit includes coordinating card making materials and a stamp set with sentiments for both the inside and outside, making it easy to pull together something heartfelt. Create clean, simple cards that feature inviting watercolor-feel landscape scenes.

DETAILS
– Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs
– Folded card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm)
– Colors: Cloud Cover, Fresh Freesia, Gray Granite, Misty Moonlight, Mossy Meadow, Old Olive, Petal Pink, Secret Sea
– Also available in French

Kit includes one of each item listed below.
– Serene Scenes Stamp Set
– Clear stamp block
– Gray Granite Classic Stampin’ Spot
– Step-by-step instructions
– 9 printed envelopes
– Precut paper pieces
– Adhesive

KITS COLLECTION
– Includes designed projects that come in a range of project types.
– Is perfect for new crafters, busy crafters, or crafters who want quick and easy projects.

Click here for the Last Chance Products

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  [email protected], and you can find me in the Find A Demonstrator index for Sue Jackson, Florida.

Velvet Meadow Suite for the Creative Creases Challenge #116

I am still honored to now be a regular member on the design team for the Creative Creases Challenge #116. The designers on this challenge are extremely talented and I am so glad to join this team. As always, the theme for the challenge is Anything Goes with a Fun Fold, and if you’ve been following my blog you already know I love finding new fun folds! I hope you will play along with the challenge, then upload your creations to the challenge site.

Here’s my card:

This is not at all the card I started out trying to create. After trimming down the Berry Burst cardstock, I realized that I didn’t have enough directions to create the card I originally wanted. The only thing that carried over from the original fun fold, was the column on the right. I’m sure that someone else has created something similar, but since I don’t know a name for it, I’m calling it a Reverse Z-fold Column Card.

The DSP (designer series paper) for this suite is so, so, so pretty! The white baby’s breath flowers on the main DSP and the white leaves on the Bubble Bath DSP are velveteen. With these DSP patterns, this card also qualifies for the Love Those Pretty Papers Challenge.

Measurements:

Here are the templates I created:

  • The Berry Burst base measures 8-1/2 by 5-1/2 inches, scored at 1, 2, 3, 4, and 8 inches
  • The second piece of Berry Burst measures 5-1/2 by 5-1/2 inches, scored at 2-3/4 inches
  • I used Bubble Bath to mat the DSP (designer series paper)
    • Trim 2 pieces to 2-5/8 by 5-3/8 inches
    • Trim one piece to 2-7/8 by 5-3/8 inches
  • The Peaceful Pine background floral DSP (DSP 1) needs 3 pieces
    • Trim 2 pieces to 2-3/8 by 5-1/4 inches
    • Trim 1 piece to 2-5/8 inches by 5-1/4 inches
    • HINT: When I need to trim DSP so that the pattern lines up, I turn the DSP so the backside is facing up
      • Just make sure you are trimming it so that the final pattern faces towards the top of the card
  • Trim 3 pieces of the Bubble Bath velveteen DSP to 7/8 by 5-3/8 inches
  • The white cardstock on the pack of the card measures 3-1/2 by 4-3/4 inches
  • Don’t forget to trim a piece of DSP to 6 by 2-1/2 inches for the envelope flap
  • While this card will still fit in a medium Stampin’ Up! envelope, it will be a tight fit
    • I punched two 1-inch circles and ran them through the XYRON create-a-sticker for envelope seals in case I needed two to completely seal the envelope
    • This card will require additional postage

What I Did:

  • Unless otherwise specified, i used multipurpose liquid glue to adhere pieces together
  • Make sure you burnish all the score lines, burnishing each as a mountain and valley fold
  • To create the column, add tear-&-tap as shown:
  • Adhere the 5-1/2 inch square piece of cardstock to the flap as shown:
  • Adhere the Bubble Bath mats to each of the three sections, with the widest piece going closest to the column
  • Next, adhere the pieces of DSP 1 to the Bubble Bath mats
  • Adhere the pieces of DSP 2 to the three sides of the column
  • I stamped the sentiments, from the Phrases and Frames photopolymer stamp set in Berry Burst ink
  • Using the frame stamp and die from the Fern & Flora bundle, I stamped the outline in Daffodil Delight and cropped it
  • I made a loopy loop bow using the Bubble Bath ribbon and glue dots
  • After adhering the bow to the back of the front sentiment, add dimensionals to adhere it to the front of the card
  • Adhere the inside sentiment to the panel closest to the column
  • Stamp the sentiment for the back on the white cardstock using Berry Burst ink and adhere it to the back of the card
  • Finally, I added three of the small Berry Burst flowers, which come from the Velvet Meadow suite, to the front of the card

With that, I’d finished this coordinated Reverse Z-fold column card, envelope, and envelope seal set.

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 technique allows me to relatively easily 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!!

Thank you for stopping by today!

Have a Peachy Day!

Sue

Colors Used:

Supplies Used:

 

June’s Product of the Month is the WILD BUNCH PHOTOPOLYMER STAMP SET!

Send smiles with the Wild Bunch Stamp Set! With hand-drawn animals like a koala, penguin, snail, and highland cow, plus versatile sentiments for birthdays, thank-yous, or just because, this set can help brighten anyone’s day. Add hearts, party hats, presents, or scribbled patterns to make each card or scrapbook page even more fun.

The Wild Bunch Stamp Set is the exclusive Product of the Month for June 2026! Only available until stocks run out—don’t wait to get yours! I ordered mine last night and am so looking forward to getting it next week! Stay tuned for some cuteness!

May’s Product of the Month: is still available

Click here for the Last Chance Products

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  [email protected], and you can find me in the Find A Demonstrator index for Sue Jackson, Florida.

Again, thank you for stopping by today!

Delicate Wishes with the May Stampin’ Up! Demos Fun Fold Blog Hop

Welcome back to the monthly Stampin’ UP! Demonstrators Fun Fold Blog Hop. If you love fun folds, you’ve come to a hop filled with really great projects by some very talented fellow demonstrators. When you finish here, I hope you will hop along with the rest of the demos using the links below.

Here’s my Delicate Wishes Triple Reveal Card (or an easy card within a card):

Since the card is rather thick, and will require additional postage, it didn’t quite stay closed no matter how much I burnished the folds. Therefore, I added a set of clear Velcro circles to the back of the label and to the inside of the DSP. The following pictures show the Velcro circles, which you can barely see on the DSP.

Connie Stewart from Simply Simple Stamping posted this card on her blog on May 21, 2026. You can find her video tutorial here. Connie creates fabulous fun fold cards that look much more complicated than they are to create. This card within a card is no exception! Connie’s measurements include a 1/4 inch mat, but I’d rather use 1/8 inch so that’s what I’ve included in my measurements.

Of course, since this is a fun fold, I will be uploading it in the Creative Creases Challenge gallery as a design team member.

This stunningly gorgeous DSP definitely qualifies for the Love Those Pretty Papers Challenge Blog!

Measurements:

  • The Hydrangea Hue base measures 9-1/4 by 5-1/2 inches, scored at 1-1/4 and 5-1/2 inches
  • The mini card measures 6″ by 3 inches, scored at 3 inches
  • I used the Crumb Cake DSP from Delicate Wishes for the layers on the mini card
    • Trim two pieces to 2-7/8 by 2-7/8 inches
  • The floral DSP pieces for the front and inside measure 4-1/8 by 5-3/8 inches
  • Trim two pieces of the Crumb Cake DSP pattern to 1-1/8 by 5-3/8 inches
  • The piece of DSP for the envelope flap measures 2-1/2 by 6 inches
  • I punched a 1-inch circle from coordinating DSP and ran it through the XYRON create-a-sticker for the envelope seal
  • Trim a piece of white cardstock to 4-1/8 by 5-3/8 inches for the inside
  • Trim another piece of white cardstock to 1-5/8 by 2-7/8 inches for the inside part of the mini card
  • I used scraps of white to stamp and die cut the flower/leaf for the outside of the card
  • Scraps were also used to crop the two branches on the front of the card and the front sentiment
  • The banner for the front sentiment came from scraps of Secret Sea cardstock

What I Did:

BIG HINT: I thought that once I had all my pieces trimmed I could just start putting pieces where they belonged. Big mistake. While the card is easier to make than it looks, I would strongly suggest following along with the video when putting the card together. Trust me.

Here are some things I learned along the way:

  • Follow the video, pausing when needed
  • I used the oval die from the Impressions Abloom die set to crop the sentiment
  • Since I was adding a Hydrangea Hue loopy loop bow (link below) I cropped two Secret Sea banners so i’d have one over and under the bow
  • I stamped the flowers and foliage sprays using Momento Tuxedo Black ink
  • I used the Hydrangea Hue, and Crumb Cake blends combos, and the Bronze blend to color all the stamped images
  • As long as you follow Connie’s video the first time you create this card, you will be able to make future cards using just the measurements

Most of all, have fun and don’t tell anyone else how uncomplicated the card is to create.

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 technique allows me to relatively easily 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 Stampin’ Up! Demos Fun Fold Blog Hop:

We all hope you will follow the links below and hop along with us. There’s so much inspiration to be found here. We’d love to see what inspires you to create a fun fold as well. Don’t forget to upload it to the Creative Creases challenge!

If you get lost along the way, you can always come back here to find the next demo in line.

SU Demo Fun Fold Blog Hop Lineup

  1. Su Mohr
  2. Mary Deatherage
  3. Debbie Mageed
  4. Karen Finkle
  5. Beth McCullough
  6. Lisa Ann Bernard
  7. Rae Burnet
  8. Michele Deschenes

Thank you for stopping by today!

Have a Peachy Day!

Sue

Colors Used:

Supplies Used:

New Starter Kit Offers now available!

Details:

  • New team members who purchase their Starter Kit from May 5–31 will be able to choose between these two offers:
    • Free 2026–2028 In Color Stampin’ Pads with Starter Kit
    • $160 USD | $215 CAD worth of products in their Starter Kit for just $99 USD | $135 CAD (that’s an extra $35 USD | $50 CAD value!)
  • New demonstrators who submit their Independent Demonstrator Agreement (IDA) before May 5 or after May 31 will not be eligible for these offers.

If you love exclusive products, you’re going to love Product of the Month, a promotion centered around a special product release every month. The Product of the Month items are specially designed to be some of the best items Stampin’ Up! has to offer that aren’t available in any of our catalogs or our Online Exclusives. Every month we’ll release a new item that is only available for purchase once per account. These items will be limited quantity and are likely to sell out quickly—once they’re sold out, they’re gone for good! 

May’s Product of the Month: BERRY BOTANICAL VELLUM 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 CM) SPECIALTY DESIGNER SERIES PAPER

Mine arrived today and I am so looking forward to using it ASAP!

Product detail

Enhance your paper crafting and card making with Berry Botanical Vellum 12″ x 12″ (30.5 x 30.5 cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper. This paper includes four sheets: two sheets of florals and two versatile designs that coordinate with the florals or stand alone. Use as backgrounds or cut out individual elements to use as accents.

The Berry Botanical Vellum 12″ x 12″ (30.5 x 30.5 cm) Designer Series Paper is the exclusive Product of the Month for May 2026! Only available until stocks run out—don’t wait to get yours!

DETAILS
– May 2026 Product of the Month
– 12 sheets: 3 each of 4 single-sided designs
– 12″ x 12″ (30.5 x 30.5 cm)
– Acid and lignin free (this product is photo-safe)
– Colors: Bubble Bath, Flirty Flamingo, Fresh Freesia, Golden Glow, Hydrangea Hue, Misty Moonlight, Peaceful Pine, Soft Sea Foam, Strawberry Slush

DESIGNER SERIES PAPER
– Can be used for card making, scrapbooking, and other paper crafts!
– Features exclusive designs by in-house Stampin’ Up! artists.
– Complements other Stampin’ Up! products and colors.

PRODUCT OF THE MONTH
– Is a new exclusive product released each month!
– Can be unlocked for just $5 with orders over $75 (after discounts and rewards).
– Is only available while supplies last—they can sell out quickly!
– Is limited to one per customer (including language versions).

Click here for the Last Chance Products

Browse our selection of Last Chance paper crafting products. Additional items are added every other month. These products are available only while supplies last so be sure to buy them before they are discontinued! Discounts vary and are subject to change.

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  [email protected], and you can find me in the Find A Demonstrator index for Sue Jackson, Florida.

Again, thank you for stopping by today!

Squash It with an Embossing Folder for Cardz 4 Guyz #386

Welcome to the March Cardz 4 Guyz challenge #386! Our host for this month’s challenge, Julie, chose Squash It (with an embossing folder) 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:

This hidden flap fold card is one of my favorites for showing off gorgeous DSP (designer series paper). In this case, I used the Moonlit Flora DSP with the Fern & Flora embossing folder.

Of course, since this is a fun fold, I will be uploading it in the Creative Creases Challenge gallery as a design team member.

This stunningly gorgeous DSP definitely qualifies for the Love Those Pretty Papers Challenge Blog!

Measurements:

Here’s the template with all the measurements:

  • I used Mossy Meadow for the base of the card and the sentiment banner
  • The Soft Seafoam cardstock mats measure 3-1/8 by 5-3/8 inches
  • After embossing another piece of Soft Seafoam DSP, trim it to 3-1/8 by 5-3/8 inches
  • The mat for the sentiment comes from a scrap piece of Soft Seafoam cardstock, which has also been embossed with the Fern & Flora embossing folder
  • You will also need a piece of DSP trimmed to 6 by 2-1/2 inches for the envelope flap
  • Punch a 1-inch circle from coordinating DSP and run it through your XYRON create-a-sticker for the envelope seal

What I Did:

  • Unless otherwise noted, I used multipurpose liquid glue to adhere the pieces together
  • After trimming and scoring the Mossy Meadow cardstock base, I trimmed two pieces of Soft Sea Foam cardstock to 5-3/8 inches by 3-1/8 inches and adhered one to the front flap and one to the inside flap on the right side as shown
  • Making sure you have the DSP pieces in the proper order (from left to right), adhere them to the Soft Sea Foam cardstock
  • After dry embossing a piece of Soft Sea Foam cardstock using the 3D Fern and Flora embossing folder, trim the cardstock to 3-1/8 by 5-3/8 inches
  • Lightly drag the Mossy Meadow ink pad over the embossed cardstock
    • HINT: Go slow and have a very light hand so you can keep as much ink as possible only on the raised design
    • I did have to add a few layers of color, making sure that the ink dried completely between layers
  • Adhere the embossed cardstock to the flap of the base of the card as shown
  • After wiping down a scrap piece of Mossy Meadow cardstock with an embossing buddy, stamp your sentiment using VeraMark ink
  • Cover the sentiment with white embossing powder and heat set it with your heat tool
  • Crop the sentiment using one of the Nested Essentials Dies
  • Crop the next largest Nested Essentials die from a piece of embossed Soft Sea Foam
  • Adhere the sentiment to the embossed mat, and add dimensionals to the back of the mat only the left side of the sentiment
  • Finally, add three of 2026-2028 In Color white butterflies to the front sentiment

With that, I’d finished this coordinated card, envelope and envelope seal set.

Thank you for stopping by today!

Have a Peachy Day!

Sue

Colors Used:

Supplies Used:

New Starter Kit Offers now available!

Details:

  • New team members who purchase their Starter Kit from May 5–31 will be able to choose between these two offers:
    • Free 2026–2028 In Color Stampin’ Pads with Starter Kit
    • $160 USD | $215 CAD worth of products in their Starter Kit for just $99 USD | $135 CAD (that’s an extra $35 USD | $50 CAD value!)
  • New demonstrators who submit their Independent Demonstrator Agreement (IDA) before May 5 or after May 31 will not be eligible for these offers.

If you love exclusive products, you’re going to love Product of the Month, a promotion centered around a special product release every month. The Product of the Month items are specially designed to be some of the best items Stampin’ Up! has to offer that aren’t available in any of our catalogs or our Online Exclusives. Every month we’ll release a new item that is only available for purchase once per account. These items will be limited quantity and are likely to sell out quickly—once they’re sold out, they’re gone for good! 

May’s Product of the Month: BERRY BOTANICAL VELLUM 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 CM) SPECIALTY DESIGNER SERIES PAPER

Product detail

Enhance your paper crafting and card making with Berry Botanical Vellum 12″ x 12″ (30.5 x 30.5 cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper. This paper includes four sheets: two sheets of florals and two versatile designs that coordinate with the florals or stand alone. Use as backgrounds or cut out individual elements to use as accents.

The Berry Botanical Vellum 12″ x 12″ (30.5 x 30.5 cm) Designer Series Paper is the exclusive Product of the Month for May 2026! Only available until stocks run out—don’t wait to get yours!

DETAILS
– May 2026 Product of the Month
– 12 sheets: 3 each of 4 single-sided designs
– 12″ x 12″ (30.5 x 30.5 cm)
– Acid and lignin free (this product is photo-safe)
– Colors: Bubble Bath, Flirty Flamingo, Fresh Freesia, Golden Glow, Hydrangea Hue, Misty Moonlight, Peaceful Pine, Soft Sea Foam, Strawberry Slush

DESIGNER SERIES PAPER
– Can be used for card making, scrapbooking, and other paper crafts!
– Features exclusive designs by in-house Stampin’ Up! artists.
– Complements other Stampin’ Up! products and colors.

PRODUCT OF THE MONTH
– Is a new exclusive product released each month!
– Can be unlocked for just $5 with orders over $75 (after discounts and rewards).
– Is only available while supplies last—they can sell out quickly!
– Is limited to one per customer (including language versions).

Click here for the Last Chance Products

Browse our selection of Last Chance paper crafting products. Additional items are added every other month. These products are available only while supplies last so be sure to buy them before they are discontinued! Discounts vary and are subject to change.

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  [email protected], and you can find me in the Find A Demonstrator index for Sue Jackson, Florida.

Again, thank you for stopping by today!

A Delicate Wishes Anniversary Card for the Creative Creases Challenge

As of this month’s challenge, I am honored to be a regular member on the design team for the Creative Creases Challenge #115. The designers on this challenge are extremely talented and I am so glad to join this team. As always, the theme for the challenge is Anything Goes with a Fun Fold, and if you’ve been following my blog you already know I love finding new fun folds! Here’s the link to the Creative Creases Challenge # 115! I hope you will play along with the challenge, then upload your creations to the challenge site.

Here’s my card:

I found this expanding z-fold card on Connie Stewart’s YouTube channel, which you can find here.

I’m including the measurements for my card and all the score lines. I love any kind of z-fold variation, and this one looks like it is complicated, but it’s really just trimming and scoring. I watched the video once through and (should’ve) used her measurements to trim all my pieces. Then I made the card while watching and pausing the video as needed.

BIG HINT: I adjusted Connie’s measurements thinking I like thinner margins. Don’t make that same mistake for your first expanding z-fold card. Trust me! For this reason, I am including Connie’s original measurements.

This card will be hand-delivered so mailing it won’t be an issue. However, it is a tight fit in the medium Stampin’ Up! envelopes and will definitely require extra postage.

Measurements:

  • Secret Sea cardstock
    o 8 ½” x 5 ½”, score at 4 ¼” (card base)
    o 2 ½” x 2 ½” (front layer)
    o 3” x 3” (front layer)
    o (2) Keeping Tab punches
  • Delicate Wishes DSP: 12” x 6” (landscape)
    o Cut to 12” x 5 ¼” (z-folds)
    ▪ Score at 2 ½”, 5”, 6”, 7”, and 9 ½” –
    Cut in half at 6”
    o Cut the 12” x ¾” into (4) 2 ½” x ¾”
    (layers)
  • I cropped two of the flowers/leaves for the tabs from the DSP
    • Don’t you just love when the DSP and dies match up!
  • Delicate Wishes DSP for the front background: 4-1/8 by 5-3/8 inches
  • Secret Sea Delicate Wishes DSP for the large arch
  • Crumb Cake DSP for the smaller arch
    • I did use the Stone and Vine 3D embossing folder before cropping the arch
    • Be careful – using both the 3D embossing folder and the die will make the cardstock very delicate
  • Basic White:
    o 7 ½” x 7 ½” – score at 2 ½” and 5”
    ▪ Cut in half at 3 ¾” (inside z-folds)
    o 2 ¼” x 2 ¼” (stamped greeting)
  • Trim a piece of Delicate Wishes DSP to 6 by 2-1/2 inches for the envelope flap
  • Punch a 1-inch circle of coordinating DSP and run it through the XYRON create-a-sticker for the envelope seal
  • Crumb Cake, Old Olive cardstock and Delicate Wishes DSP for the cropped pieces
  • Secret Sea ribbon
  • 2026 – 2028 In Color Butterflies (available on May 5, 2026 when the new catalog goes live)

Hints:

  • Don’t forget to watch Connie Stewart’s video for directions
  • Make a practice card using retired DSP – I wish I had
  • I only used dimensionals under the flower and the sentiment on the front to cut down a little bit on the bulk of the card
  • Make sure you fully open the DSP on the inside flaps before adhering the white cardstock flaps
  • Let removable tape (my favorite is Adtech removable tape) be your friend, especially when dry-fitting the inside pieces of the card
  • I used two recently retired stamp sets for the sentiments, but have Susan Campfield’s 1 Million Sales bundle of Phrases & Frames in my cart for next week’s order – it’s a must have!

Thank you for stopping by today!

Have a Peachy Day!

Sue

Colors Used:

Supplies Used:

 

New Starter Kit Offers Start May 5, 2026!

Details:

  • New team members who purchase their Starter Kit from May 5–31 will be able to choose between these two offers:
    • Free 2026–2028 In Color Stampin’ Pads with Starter Kit
    • $160 USD | $215 CAD worth of products in their Starter Kit for just $99 USD | $135 CAD (that’s an extra $35 USD | $50 CAD value!)
  • New demonstrators who submit their Independent Demonstrator Agreement (IDA) before May 5 or after May 31 will not be eligible for these offers.

The February and April Products of the Month Are Still Available!

If you love exclusive products, you’re going to love Product of the Month, a promotion centered around a special product release every month. The Product of the Month items are specially designed to be some of the best items Stampin’ Up! has to offer that aren’t available in any of our catalogs or our Online Exclusives. Every month we’ll release a new item that is only available for purchase once per account. These items will be limited quantity and are likely to sell out quickly—once they’re sold out, they’re gone for good! 

Eyelet Blooms Die for April!

The Eyelet Blooms Die is the finishing touch you didn’t know you needed. Whether you’re crafting a card or creating a scrapbook page, it transforms the space with soft texture and refined detail. Its intricate pattern creates a full background that fills large areas beautifully for a polished, handcrafted look in one easy cut.

February’s Painted Illusions 12″ by 12″ DSP

Add color and whimsy to your paper crafting with the Painted Illusions 12″ x 12″ (30.5 x 30.5 cm) Designer Series Paper! This craft paper features soft watercolor gradients in pink, green, blue, teal, and yellow, with white patterns that flow over the background. Layer with other Stampin’ Up! products in coordinating colors to create your own harmonious card making and scrapbooking designs.

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  [email protected], and you can find me in the Find A Demonstrator index for Sue Jackson, Florida.

Silly Safari Birthday Wishes for the April SU! Demos Fun Fold Blog Hop

Welcome back to the monthly Stampin’ UP! Demonstrators Fun Fold Blog Hop. If you love fun folds, you’ve come to a hop filled with really great projects by some very talented fellow demonstrators. When you finish here, I hope you will hop along with the rest of the demos using the links below.

Here’s my Silly Safari birthday card:

I found this card on Pinterest and just thought it was so stinking cute that I needed to CASe (Copy And Share everything) it.

Annemarie Wetzel posted the card and included a link to her YouTube channel, which you can find here. I’ve included her measurements below, but I didn’t make a template. I do want to make this card again, but will definitely have to go back and follow along with the video while making more of these cards.

It’s just a given that fun fold cards also post to the Creative Creases Challenge. Debbie Mageed at Secret Stamper coordinates the challenge along with this Demos’ Blog Hop, and it’s one of my favorite challenges. Hopefully, you will be inspired to upload your own fun fold project to the challenge!

Since this card contains these sweet safari animals, I will be adding it to the Crazy Critters Challenge.

Measurements from Annemarie Wetzel:

  • The first piece of cardstock for the base measures 5-1/2 by 9-1/2 inches, scored at 1/2, 2-5/8, 6-7/8 and 9 inches
  • The second piece of cardstock for the base measures 10-1/2 by 5-1/2 inches, scored at 2-1/8, 4-1/4, 6-3/8, and 8-1/2 inches
    • `You will need to follow along with the video to finish the scoring and snipping for these pieces
  • You will need two of each of the following pieces of DSP (designer series paper): 1-7/8 by 5-1/4 inches, 1-7/8 by 3-1/4 inches, and 1-7/8 by 2-1/2 inches
  • For the front of the card, you will be need two pieces of cardstock the same color as the base measuring 3 by 2-1/2 inches
  • The will need two of each of the following pieces of white cardstock: 2-3/4 by 2-1/2 and 1-7/8 by 2-1/2 inches
  • If you want to add white cardstock to the back of the card for your handwritten note, you will need a piece measuring 4 by 5-1/4 inches
  • As always, you will need a piece of DSP measuring 6 by 2-1/2 inches for the envelope flap
  • Punch a 1-inch circle of coordinating DSP and run it through your XYRON create-a-sticker for the envelope seal

For assembly, please go back and watch the video. Once you get the base pieces together, you can add the DSP to the different parts

Coloring the Silly Safari animals was so much fun! I used the blends combos for Basic Gray, a touch of Flirty Flamingo for the monkey tongues, and the light Basic Black blend. The sentiments were stamped in Momento Tuxedo Black ink, and the I stamped the leaves in Old Olive.

Back to the Stampin’ Up! Demos Fun Fold Blog Hop:

We all hope you will follow the links below and hop along with us. There’s so much inspiration to be found here. We’d love to see what inspires you to create a fun fold as well. Don’t forget to upload it to the Creative Creases challenge!

If you get lost along the way, you can always come back here to find the next demo in line.

SU Demo Fun Fold Blog Hop Lineup

  1. Rae Burnet
  2. Karen Finkle
  3. Debbie Mageed
  4. Su Mohr
  5. Lisa Ann Bernard
  6. Mary Deatherage
  7. Michele Deschenes
  8. Beth McCullough

Thank you for stopping by today!

Have a Peachy Day!

Sue

Colors Used:

Supplies Used:

If you love exclusive products, you’re going to love Product of the Month, a promotion centered around a special product release every month. The Product of the Month items are specially designed to be some of the best items Stampin’ Up! has to offer that aren’t available in any of our catalogs or our Online Exclusives. Every month we’ll release a new item that is only available for purchase once per account. These items will be limited quantity and are likely to sell out quickly—once they’re sold out, they’re gone for good! 

Eyelet Blooms Die for April!

The Eyelet Blooms Die is the finishing touch you didn’t know you needed. Whether you’re crafting a card or creating a scrapbook page, it transforms the space with soft texture and refined detail. Its intricate pattern creates a full background that fills large areas beautifully for a polished, handcrafted look in one easy cut.

The Painted Skies Kit:

Retails for $18.00 USD

Product detail

If beautiful sunsets are your thing, the Painted Skies Kit is calling your name. Create vibrant, hand-painted–style skies with scenes featuring lighthouses, palm trees, and rolling ocean waves as your artistic focal points. Friendly greetings, gratitude themes, and celebratory sentiments add just the right finishing touch.

DETAILS
– Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs
– Folded card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm)
– Colors: Balmy Blue, Blueberry Bushel, Crushed Curry, Flirty Flamingo, Gorgeous Grape, Highland Heather, Hydrangea Hue, Melon Mambo, Night of Navy, Petal Pink, Poppy Parade, Pumpkin Pie, Real Red, Strawberry Slush, white
– Sentiments printed in Dutch, English, French, and German

Kit includes the items listed below.
– Step-by-step instructions
– 9 printed envelopes
– Precut paper pieces, printed labels
– Sequins
– Adhesive

KITS COLLECTION
– Includes designed projects that come in a range of project types.
– Is perfect for new crafters, busy crafters, or crafters who want quick and easy projects

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  [email protected], and you can find me in the Find A Demonstrator index for Sue Jackson, Florida.