This month’s theme is all about Acts of Kindness, Gratitude, and Thanksgiving! The Pals are here to inspire you with heartfelt card ideas and creative paper crafts made with Stampin’ Up! products. Be sure to visit each participant’s blog — you’ll find the full list at the end of this post so you can easily hop along and enjoy all the inspiration!
Here’s my modified z-fold card:
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:
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!
Creating the Card:
I used the Charming Day bundle and the coordinating Floral Charm 12 x 12′ DSP (designer series paper)
After trimming the DSP pieces, I decided that I would use 3 layers of arches so I could incorporate more of the Timid Tiger color
Therefore, my three main colors are Timid Tiger, Mossy Meadow, and Basic White
With careful planning, I stamped all the images to be colored then cropped and the sentiment on one piece of white cardstock measuring 4-1/4 by 5-1/2 inches
I stamped all the floral stamps and the sentiment stamps in Momento Tuxedo Black ink
I used layers of the Old Olive blends combo for the leaves
Then, I colored the flowers using the Timid Tiger blends combo and the Light Pecan Pie blend
I cropped two of the leaf sprays from Mossy Meadow and all the other floral/leaf pieces using the Charming Day die set
The sentiment was cropped using the Stylish Shapes circle die
I used multipurpose liquid glue to adhere all the cardstock, the DSP, arches, and leaf images to the base of the card
Then, I added dimensionals under the flowers and leaves focal image to adhere it to the arches
Next, I added dimensionals to the bottom half of the sentiment circle and adhere the top of it to the leaves with multipurpose liquid glue
Finally, I added seven Timid Tiger dots
After adhering the DSP to the envelope flap and trimming it, I punched a 1-inch circle for the envelope seal, which I ran through the XYRON create-a-sticker
With that, I’d finished this coordinated card, envelope, and envelope seal set
Back to the Pals’ Blog Hop:
The creativity doesn’t stop here! Be sure to hop along using the lineup below to explore even more inspiring projects from the Pals. And mark your calendar — next month, we’re spreading holiday cheer with our “Season’s Greetings” theme!
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Welcome to the Stampin’ Pretty Pals’ Blog Hop! The Pals are “Ready for Fall” and hope to inspire you with card and paper craft creations using Stampin’ Up! products. Links to the participant’s’ blogs can be found at the end of each post to help you “hop” along!
Here’s my Ready for Fall card:
As soon as I saw the Sunflowers 3D embossing folder, I knew I would be using it to create all my Thanksgiving cards for this year. I usually make about 20 of them for family, and am planning to use a variety of colors and card folds to make the cards individually special.
Measurements:
Trim a piece of Early Espresso cardstock to 11 by 4-1/4 inches and score at 5-1/2 inches to create a tent card for the base
Start with a piece of Crushed Curry cardstock measuring 4-1/4 by 5-1/2 inches for the front
After running the cardstock through your Cut & Emboss Machine using the Sunflowers 3D embossing folder, trim it to 4-1/8 by 5-3/8 inches
After using the Sunflower embossing folder for a piece of Very Vanilla cardstock, trim the cardstock to 3/4 by 4 inches for the bottom of the inside of the card
Trim a piece of Timid Tiger 6 x 6 inch DSP (designer series paper) 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
Trim a piece of Very Vanilla cardstock to 4 by 5-1/4 inches for the inside of the card
Adding Color and Finishing the Card:
Using the debossed side of the cardstock (meaning it the side with the sunflowers lower than the background), swipe your Early Espresso ink pad over the cardstock
You can add as much or as little ink as you want
I used daubers for Crumb Cake ink (centers of flowers), Timid Tiger (outer ring of centers) and Old Olive (leaves)
Then I used a dauber with Crushed Curry ink to highlight the petals
The color is barely visible, but it did lighten up the petals just a bit
Stamp the inside sentiment and outside sentiment on Very Vanilla cardstock using Early Espresso ink
The outside sentiment comes from the Beautiful Butterflies
The inside sentiment is from the long retired Banner Year stamp set, but it’s the only one I have that says Happy Thanksgiving
Add a piece of Timid Tiger ribbon around the Crushed Curry cardstock and tie it in a square knot
Unless otherwise noted, I used multipurpose liquid glue to adhere pieces together
Crop a scrap piece of Timid Tiger cardstock and the outside sentiment using Stylish Shapes banner dies
Adhere the sentiment on top of the Timid Tiger cardstock, then add dimensionals onto the back of the Timid Tiger cardstock so it straddles the ribbon
Adhere the embossed and colored Sunflowers front to the base of the card
After adhering the strip of the embossed Very Vanilla to the bottom of the inside of the card, adhere it to the inside of the card
With that, I’d finished this coordinated card, envelope, and envelope seal
I really hope you give this a try! I’ve been playing around with ink colors on white cardstock and have been having a great time. Try swiping the colors on both sides of the embossed cardstock because the effects are so different.
Back to the Stampin’ Pretty Pals’ Blog Hop:
This month’s projects have been full of ideas you can use—whether you’re making cards, gifts, or just adding a little sparkle to your everyday creativity. The Pals have their own projects ready to share, and trust me, you don’t want to miss them! Click through the lineup below to see everyone’s creations, then mark your calendar for next month’s theme: “thanks.” We’ll be making Random Acts of Kindness projects, thank you cards, and even some Thanksgiving ideas you’ll love.
The September – December 2025 Mini-Catalog is now available!
Of course, this means there are new Online Exclusives as well! Here are some examples:
This Peaceful Garden Suite Collection is beautiful, and I love non-traditional colors for Christmas. I thought I would be able to use this suite for all my Christmas cards.
This Modern Christmas Suite Collection is absolutely gorgeous! I told myself that I wouldn’t need anything other than the Peaceful Garden Suite Collection. I was wrong. This suite is already in my cart:
Of course, I had to get a cute Christmas critters set of products. This Jolly Delivery Suite fit the bill perfectly:
Last Chance Stamping Write Markers!
While you are shopping, make sure you pick up the Last Chance Stamping Write Markers! These markers, including the 2025 – 2027 In Color markers, are being discontinued. I love using these markers when sending cards because I can coordinate the card with the writing color. Therefore, I have all the available sets ready and waiting in my SU! cart.
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.
This month’s theme is Animal House—and the Pals are here to inspire you with a parade of paw-some card ideas and paper craft creations, all featuring Stampin’ Up! products. At the end of each post, you’ll find links to all the participant blogs so you can “hop” along and gather ideas to make your own projects roar with personality.
I used Darling Dinos stamp and die set and the Everyday Happiness DSP (designer series paper) for my baby card. I need to say that this card was made specifically for a work colleague and I forgot to take pictures before some of us signed it. I did ask everyone if it was ok to take pictures after they signed it, so they all knew what I’d forgotten to do.
That being said, he’s the card:
As always with a fun fold card, I will be adding this to the Creative Creases Challenge where the theme is always Anything Goes with a Fun Fold.
Measurements:
The card is a modified z-fold card
The Pretty Peacock base measures 5-1/2 by 8-1/2 inches, scored at 2-1/8 and 4-1/4 inches on the long side
Trim two pieces of Wild Wheat cardstock to 2 by 5-3/8 inches
Trim two pieces of DSP to 1-7/8 by 5-1/4 inches
The Lost Lagoon flap opening upwards measures 4 by 10-3/4 inches, scored at 5-3/8 inches
The DSP on the front of the flap measures 3-3/4 by 5-1/4 inches
Trim a piece of coordinating DSP to 1/2 by 5-1/4 inches for the bottom of the inside of the flap
Trim another piece of DSP to 6 by 2-1/2 inches for the envelope flap
Punch a 1-inch circle from coordinating DSP and run it through the XYRON create-a-sticker for the envelope seal
You need two pieces of white cardstock measuring 3-7/8 by 5-1/4 inches
Trim another piece of white cardstock for the back to 5-3/8 by 4-1/8 inches, if needed and since there are 16 of us who need to sign this card, I definitely needed it
The front sentiment square of Pretty Peacock and the DSP were cropped using two of the square Stylish Shapes dies
Crop another piece of Pretty Peacock cardstock using the same size square die as the DSP on the front I used as many scrap pieces of white cardstock as possible for all the dinosaurs and initials on this card
Stamping, Coloring, Cropping, & Assembly:
Stamp the sentiments using Pretty Peacock ink, I used sentiments from the retired Charming Sentiments stamp set
Stamp all the dinosaurs using Tuxedo Black ink
I cropped three pieces of each of the initials and layered them on top of each other to add height without dimensionals
I used the colors on the DSP to color the dinosaurs using the blend combos of Pretty Peacock, Lost Lagoon, Wild Wheat, and Gray Granite – aren’t they all adorable!
The stamped pattern on the Lost Lagoon egg pieces was stamped in Pretty Peacock ink
I stamped the rocks for the back of the card using Gray Granite ink on a scrap of the DSP and cropped them using one of the Darling Dino dies
Thankfully, the Darling Dinos die set includes all the dies needed to crop these adorable images.
Because of the bulk of the card, I only used multipurpose liquid glue to adhere all the pieces and layers together
With that, I’d finished this coordinated card, envelope, and envelope seal set
Back to the Stampin’ Pretty Pals’ Blog Hop:
We have more inspiration to share, so use the lineup below to visit the rest of the Pals. Next month we will create beautiful inspiration for a “Ready for Fall” theme and hope you will join us.
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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.
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!
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I already have my next order ready to go, and I’m definitely taking advantage of the sale!
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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.
This month’s theme is “Flowers in Bloom.” The Pals hope to inspire you with card ideas and paper craft creations using Stampin’ Up! products. Links to the Pals’ blogs are at the end of each post to help you “hop” along!
I used the online exclusive Floral Impressions 12 x 12 DSP (designer series paper), the Impressions Abloom bundle, and the Blooming Phrases stamp set.
Here’s my card:
Since finding this fun fold tutorial, I’ve created at least 15 of these cards. You can see some of them here, here, and here (please ignore the typo in the title). You can find the original tutorial from Terri Gaines here. To say I am hooked on this criss cross fun fold is an understatement!
I’ve got a mini-binder of fun fold templates, so naturally I added this one to the binder.
Here are my templates:
Between Terri Gaines’ video and these templates, you’ve got everything you need to get hooked on this fun fold as well. I hope you try it out, you’ll be hooked as well.
Back to the Stampin’ Pretty Pals’ Blog Hop:
We have more inspiration to share, so use the lineup below to visit each team member’s page for fresh ideas, unique styles, and endless inspiration. And get ready—next month, we’re designing with the “New In Colors” to showcase how beautiful and versatile they are for your projects.
This month’s theme is “Male Room.” The Pals hope to inspire you with their masculine card ideas and paper craft creations using Stampin’ Up! products. Links to the participant’s blogs can be found at the end of each post to help you “hop” along!
My card is in honor of my father. He was an aeronautical engineer and astrophysicist. He loved the WWII planes, and always had models of them hanging in his office.
Here’s my card for my Dad’s office:
Since I found this criss-cross fun fold card by Terri Gaines with Create with Terri Gaines , I have used it often for past future challenges. You can see a couple of these cards here, here (I just realized I did the same fold for the March Pals’ Blog Hop), and here.
The Template:
I create a template for all the fun folds I love so I always have them at my fingertips. This fold is no exception.
Here’s the template:
This Adventurous Sky bundle is on the LAST CHANCE page for $53.00. The Take to the Sky 12 by 12 inch DSP (designer series paper) is not listed as last chance yet. However, since the paper has the soon-to-be-retired Boho Blue and Copper Clay 2023 – 2025 In Colors, it will probably be added soon.
I followed the template for the measurements and the Terri Gaines’ video for the adhering the pieces together. The only places where dimensionals are used is on the front focal point panel and the underside of the front panel. You will need to use multipurpose liquid glue to adhere all the other pieces so you can cut down on the bulkiness of the card.
I highly recommend this criss-cross fun fold! I actually like it more than a standard fold, partly because there’s such a small focal/front panel.
Tips & Tricks:
When I score the fold lines, I start on one end, then flip the base 180 degrees and score on the other end
I’d much rather remember just two score line measurements than 4
I stamped the cross-hatched stamp from the stamp set using Night of Navy ink on the two outside folds, which are visible in person
The outside sentiment was stamped in Night of Navy on white cardstock, then cropped using the Nested Labels die set
Then, I cropped a Copper Clay Nested Label, trimmed it in half horizontally and adhered it to the back of the white sentiment label using multipurpose liquid glue
If you’d like a larger panel on the inside, that’s totally up to you and your preferences, so have fun with it
Fun Folds = Creative Creases Challenge
Of course, since this is a fun fold, it will be posted to the gallery in the Creative Creases Challenge. If you are as much of a fan of fun folds as me, I’d encourage you to play along with this Anything Goes with a Fun Fold challenge! Fellow Pal, Debbie Mageed, coordinates and is the admin for this challenge. You can see her stunning fun folds by hopping along to her Secret Stamper website!
Back to the Pals’ Blog Hop!
We have more inspiration to share, so use the lineup below to visit the rest of the Design Team. Don’t miss out next month as we create for the “Flowers in Bloom” theme.
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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!
