Welcome to the newest Make My Monday bi-weekly challenge #254. I’m hosting this challenge and the theme is Butterflies (1 or more) for the theme. When you finish here, please visit the 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!
The Beautiful Butterflies hybrid embossing folder, which includes the die set, has been unavailable. However, it’s now available and I’ve got my order in the picking stage. I’m so happy that I was able to take advantage of the Buy One, Get one 50% Off sale going until the end of June, but more about that later in this post. The Florals in Bloom 12 x 12 DSP and the In Color flat pearls are part of the Floral in Bloom Suite Collection, so those items individually also quality for the Buy One, Get one 50% Off.
Here’s my fun fold (single) fussy cut butterfly card:
Since the front sentiment is for an all-occasion card, I haven’t stamped an inside sentiment yet. Instead, I used removable tape to adhere the white cardstock. When I know the occasion, I can stamp the sentiment, and adhere it permanently using multipurpose liquid glue.
As with other fun fold card, I’m going to be adding this to the Creative Creases Challenge for which the theme is always Anything Goes with a Fun Fold. If you love fun folds as much as I do, please upload your creations to the gallery.
In Colors, Templates, and Sale Items:
The base of this card is Strawberry Slush, one of the 2025-2027 In Colors, as are the ribbon and dots.
I’ve already posted a Darling Dinos diagonal tri-fold card, which you can see here. At that time, I made myself a template so I can recreate this impressive fold.
Our suite collections are known (and loved!) for their coordination, quality, and style. With stamps, tools, patterned paper, and embellishments in stunning colors and unique designs, suites make creativity simple and fun. Shop the individual products or buy as a full collection!
I have two orders making their way to me and I couldn’t be more excited! Some of the products are pre-orders for the upcoming additions to the Online Exclusives!
If you’d like some help getting the most out of your Buy One, Get One 50% OFF sale, please contact me for assistance.
Promotion Details
Sales Period: June 3–30, 2025
Ordering Deadlines
Phone: June 30, 2025, at 6:59 p.m. (MT)
Online: June 30, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. (MT)
All available suites and suite products from the 2025–2026 Annual Catalog and Online Exclusives are buy one, get one 50% off.
When you shop the sale, the 50% off discount will apply to the lower-priced item (for example, if you buy a suite collection and a stamp set from a suite, the suite would be full price, and the stamp set would be 50% off).
Suite collections are available if all items are in stock; if all items are not in stock, you can still shop the available suite products.
You don’t have to buy a suite and suite products all from the same suite collection for the discount to apply. You can buy any suite products from any suite.
The discount will appear in your cart once you’ve added two items within the sale parameters to your cart.
Products are available only while supplies last.
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. If you’d like some help getting the most out of your Buy One, Get One 50% OFF sale, please contact me for assistance.
Welcome back to the bi-weekly Cardz 4 Galz # 252. Our host for this edition of the challenge, Debbie , chose Easel Card for the theme. Since I am obsessed with all things fun fold I was so pleased to create a card with new products. When you finish here, please visit the 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 Coneflower Celebrations easel card:
I’m also going to enter this card in the Creative Creases Challenge, where it’s always Anything Goes with a Fun Fold.
Measurements:
The Secret Sea base measures 11 by 4-1/4 inches, scored at 2-3/4 and 5-1/2 inches
Trim a piece of the Cloud Cover 6 x 6 inch DSP (designer series paper) to 5-3/8 by 4-1/8 inches
Trim a piece of white cardstock to 4-1/8 by 5-3/8 inches
I have scraps of all sizes of white cardstock and was able to use scraps to stamp all of the images on the front from scraps
Punch a 1-inch circle from Secret Sea 6 x 6 inch DSP and run it through the XYRON create-a-sticker for the envelope seal
Trim a piece of Secret Sea cardstock to 4-1/8 by 3/4 inch for the inside easel stop piece
What I Did:
Stamping, Coloring, & Cropping:
I used the Coneflower Celebration bundle for all of the stamped images
After stamping all of the coneflower pieces, I colored them using the blends combos in Darling Duckling, Old Olive, and Pecan Pie
Stamp the on a scrap of white cardstock for the front and on the white cardstock piece for the inside
Using Secret Sea ink, randomly stamp splotches using first and second generation stamping around both sentiments
Stamp splotches using first and second generation stamping on the envelope flap
Crop the sentiment using a Nested Essentials die
Crop the coneflower pieces for the front
Trim and add a piece of the adhesive foam strip to the back of the Secret Sea cardstock for the easel stopper
Crop the stopper piece using the circles die from the Coneflower Celebration die set
HINT: When you poke out the circles from the cardstock/adhesive foam piece, keep the circles because they form perfectly sized dimensionals for the flower pieces
Assembly:
Use multipurpose liquid glue to adhere the flower pieces together
Add dimensionals to the back of the flower pieces
Add Secret Sea faux linen ribbon to the card
HINT: to save on ribbon and bulk, use the images below to help you adhere the ribbon using tear-&-tape
Adhere the Cloud Cover DSP to the bottom half of the base of the card
HINT: Do not adhere the top half of the DSP or you won’t be able to create the easel
Adhere the coneflower to the front of the card making sure the dimensionals straddle the ribbon
Adhere the sentiment making sure to straddle the coneflower
Add three Secret Sea flat pearls to the front of the card
Adhere the white cardstock to the inside of the card using multipurpose liquid glue
The placement of the easel stopper depends on your desired steepness of the front easel part
HINT: I usually like to place the stopper about an inch from the crease of the base
With that, I’d finished this coordinated card, envelope, and envelope seal set
Our suite collections are known (and loved!) for their coordination, quality, and style. With stamps, tools, patterned paper, and embellishments in stunning colors and unique designs, suites make creativity simple and fun. Shop the individual products or buy as a full collection!
I already have my next order ready to go, and I’m definitely taking advantage of the sale!
Here are All the Details:
Sales Period: June 3–30, 2025
Ordering Deadlines
Phone: June 30, 2025, at 6:59 p.m. (MT)
Online: June 30, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. (MT)
All available suites and suite products from the 2025–2026 Annual Catalog and Online Exclusives are buy one, get one 50% off.
When you shop the sale, the 50% off discount will apply to the lower-priced item (for example, if you buy a suite collection and a stamp set from a suite, the suite would be full price, and the stamp set would be 50% off).
Suite collections are available if all items are in stock; if all items are not in stock, you can still shop the available suite products.
You don’t have to buy a suite and suite products all from the same suite collection for the discount to apply. You can buy any suite products from any suite.
The discount will appear in your cart once you’ve added two items within the sale parameters to your cart.
Products are available only while supplies last.
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.
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!
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!
Our suite collections are known (and loved!) for their coordination, quality, and style. With stamps, tools, patterned paper, and embellishments in stunning colors and unique designs, suites make creativity simple and fun. Shop the individual products or buy as a full collection!
I already have my next order ready to go, and I’m definitely taking advantage of the sale!
Promotion Details
Sales Period: June 3–30, 2025
Ordering Deadlines
Phone: June 30, 2025, at 6:59 p.m. (MT)
Online: June 30, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. (MT)
All available suites and suite products from the 2025–2026 Annual Catalog and Online Exclusives are buy one, get one 50% off.
When you shop the sale, the 50% off discount will apply to the lower-priced item (for example, if you buy a suite collection and a stamp set from a suite, the suite would be full price, and the stamp set would be 50% off).
Suite collections are available if all items are in stock; if all items are not in stock, you can still shop the available suite products.
You don’t have to buy a suite and suite products all from the same suite collection for the discount to apply. You can buy any suite products from any suite.
The discount will appear in your cart once you’ve added two items within the sale parameters to your cart.
Products are available only while supplies last.
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.
Welcome back to the bi-weekly Cardz 4 Galz # 251. Our host for this edition of the challenge, Helen , chose Floral Frenzy for the theme. When you finish here, please visit the 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 flying seagull fun fold floral card:
A colleague is moving to South Florida in just a couple of weeks. This card was created so 10 of us would be able to sign it.
I’m also going to enter this card in the Creative Creases Challenge, where it’s always Anything Goes with a Fun Fold.
The Flying Seagull
Mary Deatherage from Stamps -n- Lingers always has easy-to-follow video tutorials. I used her video directions and measurements to create this flying seagull card. One of the best things for this card is that Mary provides a free PDF directions, which was especially helpful when trimming the DSP for the front of the card. The following is from her PDF
“Use the Paper Trimmer and, starting on the left side of the DSP panel, cut a 2” panel, then a 1 1/2″ panel, then a 4″ panel, another 1 1/2″ panel and finally a 2″ panel. Tip: cutting the DSP this way creates a contiguous scene across the card base.”
After I finished this card, I made myself a template so I could easily recreate this fun fold two more times. I found it was much, much easier to trim all the pieces I needed before I started assembling the card. I should’ve made myself a template for the DSP trimming and will do so as soon as I finish this post.
First up – The Beautiful Blues Kit retailing for $23.00 USD, product # 165658.
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.
These colors, DSP, and die cuts are strikingly gorgeous!
Second – the Share a Smile Kit, retailing for $14.00 USD, product # 165637.
Want to make a difference in someone’s day? Have an uplifting card ready to go at a moment’s notice with the Share a Smile Kit! This all-inclusive crafting kit offers fun, no-fuss crafting, with card bases, envelopes, and precut paper pieces for making bright and cheery designs. Store the completed cards in the included notecard box until you’re ready to give them out!
Check out these adorable animals sure to bring a smile to the recipient’s face!
Welcome to the newest Make My Monday bi-weekly challenge #249. Our host for this challenge, _____, chose Spring Daisies for the theme. When you finish here, please visit the 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!
I absolutely love the color combination of Copper Clay and Boho Blue! After finding this criss-cross fun fold from Terri Gaines with Create with Terri Gaines, I immediately created these two cards based on her video. The first card uses the Boho Blue as the main color. The second uses Copper Clay as the color for the mats.
Here are my spring daisies cards:
The last image is the bird’s eye view of the card when opened. I’ve already posted a card using this fold, and you can see that card here.
I always try to post fun fold cards to the current Creative Creases Challenge, and I chose the Copper Clay card for the challenge.
My Template:
I have finally organized all my fun fold templates in a mini-binder with page protectors. Each page protectors holds a template(s) for different fun folds. I’ve moved this template to the first page protector and have already created a number of cards for future challenges and blog hops using this criss cross fold.
Here’s my template:
I used the retired Cheerful Daisies DSP (designer series paper) because of the pattern and the colors. While the Cheerful Daisies stamp set is no longer available, the die set is on last chance for $20.40. The sentiments are from the retired Sweetly Scripted and the Charming Sentiments stamp sets. Any sentiment will work for this criss-cross fun fold.
If you like the idea of quick and easy cards but don’t know where to start, try our KITS COLLECTION, especially the three new kits added on April 1st!
The first kit showcased is the Essential Occasions kit, retailing for $13.
Always have a card on hand with this oh-so essential kit! With hand-illustrated elements, die cut sentiments, and six card designs, the Essential Occasions Kit comes with everything you need to celebrate birthdays, share well wishes, or send a thank-you message. From graduations to anniversaries—and everything in between—celebrate the most important moments in your life with this kit!
This next kit is called Paper Bouquet, retailing for $22 USD. Since the U.S. celebrates Mother’s Day in May, I am going to get this kit and put it together for my mom.
With the Paper Bouquet Kit, you’ll bring the beauty of fresh flowers into your home. And the best part is, they’ll never wilt! This kit comes with precut leaf and flower pieces, floral wire, and pony beads. You’ll layer and curl the paper pieces, forming a vibrant bouquet with 23 flowers and 11 leaves. Place the paper bouquet in a vase to give your décor a timeless touch or gift it to a loved one as a heartfelt keepsake!
Finally, this new Loveliest Wishes kit, retailing for $14 USD, creates nine gorgeous cards!
Elevate your birthday cards with the Loveliest Wishes Kit! Craft cards that speak volumes through sophisticated simplicity. With precut images and gold foil sentiments, you can create nine stunning cards that lend an air of elegance to every, “Happy birthday!”
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.
When ordering, please enter the following HOST CODE when prompted:
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.
It’s just a given that fun fold cards also post to the Creative Creases challenge. Debbie Mageed at Secret Stamper coordinates both this hop and the challenge. Hopefully, you will be inspired to upload your own fun fold project to the challenge!
Here’s my Otterly Amazing fun fold card:
This past week I was on Spring Break and found this fun fold tutorial by Terri Gaines with Create with Terri Gaines and went just a tad overboard creating cards using this fold. Today’s card is one of six I’ve made in the past 3 or 4 days. Once you have figured out what papers and such that you will be using, you’ve already spent more time than it takes to create this fun fold. This is definitely a card for beginners because all you need to know is how to score and trim paper according to directions. Terry included a free PDF for the card on the video, but I went with my favorite and created a template to use.
Here’s my template, which includes all the scoring and trimming measurements:
What I Did:
One of the best things about this card is that the Otterly Amazing die set crops images from the DSP (designer series paper)! Therefore, I didn’t need to color anything!
Trim a piece of DSP (designer series paper) to 6 by 2-1/2 inches for the envelope
Punch a 1-inch circle of coordinating DSP and run it through your XYRON create-a-sticker for the envelope seal
Stamp the sentiments, found in the Otterly Amazing stamp set, in Pretty Peacock on white cardstock
Using the school of fish stamp, randomly stamp just the outside folded front pieces, as shown in the picture, in Pretty Peacock
Adhere the 3 panel layers according the template
Crop the otter images from the DSP using the Otterly Amazing die set
Adhere the single otters to the inside part of the card base
Add dimensionals to the back of the otters on the front and adhere to the panel #2
Crop the sentiment and add the ribbon
Carefully adhere dimensionals to the back of the sentiment banner so that they won’t show outside of panel #2 when opened
Slide the front sentiment under the the otters as shown
Add three irregular river pebbles on the front of the card
With that, I’d finished this coordinated card, envelope, and envelope seal set.
Back to the SU! 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 like the idea of quick and easy cards but don’t know where to start, try our KITS COLLECTION!
Here are three examples of the all-inclusive kits available now!
First, this PAINTED WISHES KIT retails for $14.00 (USD) and contains enough supplies to create NINE cards!
The second kit I’m showcasing is the ALPINE AIR KIT which retails for $22.00 (USD) and it also contains enough supplies for NINE cards! I’ve already posted some cards I’ve made using this kit, which you can see here.
Finally, this BY YOUR SIDE KIT retails for $22.00 (USD) and contains enough supplies for EIGHT cards. I love this kit and have posted cards using it which you can see here, here and here.
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.
When ordering, please enter the following HOST CODE when prompted:
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!
