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!!
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!
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
Welcome to the Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge #682! It’s Team B’s turn, and we are happy to share our projects using the sketch. I combined the AHSC with the newest Make My Monday bi-weekly challenge #278. Our host for this edition, Tee, chose Say It with Flowers for the theme. 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!
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).
intricate pattern creates a full background that fills large areas beautifully for a polished, handcrafted look in one easy cut.
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 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!
