This month’s theme is “Something New.” If you’re looking for inspiration and a reason to play with your craft supplies, this hop is for you! The Pals hope to inspire you with 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!
I used the new Nature’s Walk suite for my card. The colors and patterns used in this DSP is stunningly gorgeous! I don’t know if I would’ve used Secret Sea, Old Olive, and Lost Lagoon together, but I just love this color combination.
Here’s my accordion fold card:
I’ve already posted two other 4-panel accordion fold Christmas cards using the Modern Christmas suite of products. You can see those posts here and here. I am looking forward to making many more cards using fun fold since it’s quickly become one of my absolute favorite fun folds.
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. I know I’ve already posted cards using this fold to Creative Creases, but it’s such an easy fold and it makes very good use of the 12 x 12 inch DSP (designer series paper).
Template with Measurements:
As I have done with most of my other fun fold posts, I’ve followed a template, which follows:
Since I wanted to use Secret Sea ribbon on the front of the card, I need to stabilize the first fold. Therefore, I trimmed two pieces of cardstock trimmed to 1/2 by 5-1/2 inches. Then I adhered them to the either side on the two interior sides of the first fold. In order to hide the cardstock pieces, I adhered the first panel closed. I used a mini-glue dot to adhere the ribbon to the front panel of the card.
What I Did:
Unless otherhwise noted, I used multipurpose liquid glue to adhere the pieces together
I cropped the Lost Lagoon and Very Vanilla panels for the front , inside, and back of the card using the Textured Notes die set
The sentiments are stamped with Secret Sea ink, then I used Old Olive to stamp the foliage on the bottom of the inside panel
I haven’t stamped anything on the back yet, but will do so when I have a specific recipient
In the meantime, I have used removable adhesive to hold the panel in place
After cropping the Secret Sea & Old Olive pieces using the Nature’s Symphony dies, I adhered the Secret Sea piece to the Very Vanilla panel
The only place I used dimensionals was on the back of the Old Olive foliage since the card is already bulky
Since the 5-1/2 by 12 inch piece of DSP does all the work, there’s no need for additional layering
With that, I’d finished this coordinated card, envelope, and envelope seal set.
Back to the Pals’ Blog Hop:
Keep the inspiration going! Follow the lineup below to hop through each blog and enjoy every beautifully frosty idea. And next month we’re creating for the “Language of Love” theme. You won’t want to miss it!
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Billie A., our host for the Sparkles Christmas Challenge, chose Animals & a Tree for the theme. I used the same fun fold I’ve already used so many times for Christmas and New Year’s cards, but I just love it for using 5-1/2 by 12 inch pieces of DSP (designer series paper).
Please check out the challenges page for the creations by the other very talented design team members. When you’ve created your own card using our theme, please don’t forget to upload them to the challenges. We’d love for you to play along.
Here’s my card:
I used the Beary Christmas DSP and the punch from a few years ago. I needed to fussy cut the inside tree and baby polar bear. Both sentiments come from the Beary Christmas stamp set.
I’ve posted so many cards using this fold, and you can see some of them here, here, here, and here.
The Template and More:
I know I had seen a video for a 4 panel accordion fold using a piece of DSP measuring 5-1/2 by 12 inches. I used it for this card, and for some strange and unknown reason, didn’t write down the source, even though I am fairly certain it was a video tutorial from the annual catalog DSP.
Since the base of this card is DSP, I added a piece of 4-1/4 by 5-1/2 inches piece of cardstock to the back of the last panel of the DSP
You will need a piece of DSP measuring 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
For this card, I did adhere the front flap to the second flap after adding the ribbon
In order for the DSP to not bend after adding the ribbon, I adhered two pieces of cardstock measuring 1/2 by 5-1/2 inches long to either side of the first fold
This explains why I adhered the first fold closed
I used the Everyday Arches dies and to crop the white, Real Red, and the DSP layers
Then, I ran the outside Real Red arch through the Cut & Emboss machine using the Birch Wood embossing folder to add texture and interest
This card is bulky and will probably need extra postage, however it will still fit inside a Stampin’ Up! medium envelope
Because of the bulk, I only used dimensionals to adhere the sentiment on the front, which I cropped using the Stylish Shapes die
I used a mini-glue dot to secure the bow
Other than those two things, I used multipurpose liquid glue to adhere everything else together
With that, I’d finished this coordinated card, envelope, and envelope seal set.
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Welcome to the last Cardz 4 Guyz challenge for the 2025 year! I’m hosting this monthly challenge and chose Cute Christmas Critters for the theme. When you finish here, please visit the challenge site to see what the rest of the talented design team members created. Then, don’t forget to upload your creations to our gallery. We look forward to seeing your creations there!
I used the Jolly Delivery stamp set and the North Pole Delivery 12″ by 12″ DSP (designer series paper), which also includes the precut designs I used for the cute critters. In addition, I used the new plaid embossing folder and the Everyday Arches die set.
Here’s my card, which is my 5 year old great-nephew’s Christmas card:
I always wind up with whole sheets of DSP leftover when it retires. Since I am using this fold for a number of my Christmas cards this year, it is entirely possible that I won’t have too much leftover.
It’s just a given that fun fold cards also post to the Creative Creases Challenge. Debbie Mageed at Secret Stamper coordinates the challenge, and it’s one of my favorite challenges. Hopefully, you will be inspired to upload your own fun fold project to the challenge! I’ve already uploaded a number of this kind of fun fold, so I hope I’m not overdoing the gallery.
I have already posted a number of Christmas cards using this fun fold. You can see them here, here, here, and here.
Measurements & the Template:
Here’s the template I have been using:
The extra cardstock piece for the back isn’t necessary because the card will stand up without it. However, I just wanted extra stability.
I added two pieces of 1/2 by 5-1/4 inches strips on either side of the first score line at 1-3/4 inches so I could add the ribbon without worrying about it tearing the DSP. Since I used the two 1/2 inch strips of DSP left after trimming each half to 5-1/2 inches, when everything was said and done, I only had one little piece of leftover DSP measuring 1/2 inch by 1 inch.
Both the front and inside sentiment panels were cropped using the Everyday Arches dies in Garden Green and Basic White. Since I wanted the front panel to have some texture, I pulled out my brand new Plaid 3D embossing folder.
Don’t forget to trim a piece of coordinating DSP to 6 by 2-1/2 inches for the envelope flap.
I also punched a 1-inch circle from another DSP pattern and ran it through my XYRON create-a-sticker.
What I Did:
I added dimensionals on the back of the cropped sentiments on the front
For everything else, I used multipurpose liquid glue to adhere pieces together since this card is already bulky.
This will fit in a medium SU! envelope, but it will require additional postage
I adhered the front flap down so the extra pieces of DSP I used for the ribbon support are covered.
For all areas to be embossed, such as the front sentiment, make sure you wipe down the papers using your embossing buddy. Stamp the sentiment using VeraMark ink, then cover it with white embossing powder. Use your heat tool to heat set the powder.
Make sure to allow the embossed images to cool before cropping to prevent smudging. I cropped the sentiment with the banner die from the Stylish Shapes die set.
Adhere the Plaid embossed arch on white cardstock to one of the Garden Green arches. Adhere the prancing delivery dog and post office to the white cardstock arch, then adhere the front sentiment.
Add liquid glue on the left half of the front sentiment panel and adhere it to the front flap. Adhering to just the front flap is especially important if you are not going to glue the flap down.
Stamp the inside sentiment using Poppy Parade ink and adhere the present carrying bear to the white die cut arch.
Next, adhere the white cardstock arch to the green arch.
After adhering the front sentiment, open the card and position the inside sentiment arches face down on the back of the front sentiment
This will allow you to make sure you line up both sentiment pieces so the inside doesn’t show when the card is closed
Add liquid glue to the back of the inside sentiment panel, then fold the back of the card over the panel
TA-DA! Perfect placement!
With that, I’d finished this coordinated card, envelope, and envelope seal set.
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Welcome back to the bi-weekly Cardz 4 Galz challenge #265. Thank you very much for playing along with my challenge #264, A Cute Christmas! Our host for this edition of our bi-weekly challenge, Dawn, chose Christmas Sparkle for the theme. When you finish here, please visit the challenge site to see what the rest of the design team members created. Then, don’t forget to upload your creations to our gallery. We look forward to seeing your creations there!
I used the Peaceful Garden Suite of Products for my card and made another 4-panel accordion fold card. You can see the other cards I created with this fold here, here, and here.
Here’s my 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:
Obviously, I have thoroughly enjoyed using this fun fold! I always seem to have so much DSP (designer series paper) leftover when it retires, but this fold might change that.
Here’s my template:
The extra cardstock piece for the back isn’t necessary because the card will stand up without it. However, I just wanted extra stability.
I added two pieces of 1/2 by 5-1/4 inches strips on either side of the first score line at 1-3/4 inches so I could add the ribbon without worrying about it tearing the DSP. Since I used the two 1/2 inch strips of DSP left after trimming each half to 5-1/2 inches. When everything was said and done, I only had one little piece of leftover DSP measuring 1/2 inch by 1 inch.
I used the oval from the Impressions Abloom die set for the front and inside sentiment panels. For the front sentiment panel, I cropped the frame and and inside from Secret Sea and Cloud Cover. Then, I embossed the Cloud Cover piece using the Birch Wood embossing folder.
The label die from the Peace on Earth die set fit perfectly inside the oval. After cropping it from Secret Sea cardstock, I embossed the sentiment using silver embossing powder and heat set it with my heat tool.
Don’t forget to trim a piece of coordinating DSP to 6 by 2-1/2 inches for the envelope flap.
I also punched a 1-inch circle from another DSP pattern and ran it through my XYRON create-a-sticker.
I cropped the doves from one of the Peace on Earth DSP patterns. The best part about this pattern is that I didn’t need to do any shading at all. I simply added beaks and eyes to each dove.
The snowflake also come from the same product suite. I chose the Cloud Cover snowflakes, but the Secret Sea or white snowflakes would’ve worked as well.
What I Did:
I added dimensionals on the back of the cropped sentiment and doves on the front and glue dot to hold the baker’s twine bow in place
For everything else, I used multipurpose liquid glue to adhere pieces together since this card is already bulky
This will fit in a medium SU! envelope, but it will require additional postage
I adhered the front flap down so the extra pieces of DSP I used for the ribbon support are covered
I used embossing silver embossing powder for the front sentiment and Secret Sea ink for the inside and back senitments.
For all areas to be embossed, make sure you wipe down the papers using your embossing buddy
Cover the areas with either black or white embossing powder and heat set using your heat tool
Make sure to allow the embossed images to cool before cropping to prevent smudging
I used a Secret Sea marker to outline the inside sentiment oval
Add liquid glue on the left half of the front sentiment panel and adhere it to the front flap
Adhering to just the front flap is especially important if you are not going to glue the flap down
After adhering the front sentiment, open the card and position the inside sentiment oval face down on the back of the front sentiment
This will allow you to make sure you line up both sentiment pieces so the inside doesn’t show when the card is closed
Add liquid glue to the back of the inside sentiment panel, then fold the back of the card over the panel
TA-DA! Perfect placement!
I did add another holiday sentiment on the back of the card, which has room for a personal message as well
With that, I’d completed this coordinated card, envelope, and envelope seal set.
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.
This month, the Pals have been busy creating cozy, frosty, whimsical card ideas and paper crafts for our Winter Wonderland theme — using our favorite Stampin’ Up! goodies. Each project brings a different twist, and that’s what makes the hop feel like a stroll through a creative winter village. If you’re looking for inspiration (or maybe a reason to stay inside with your craft supplies), this hop is for you!
Once again, I chose to use the Modern Christmas Suite of products to create two 4-panel accordion cards. I am thoroughly enjoying this fun fold and for this hop I used one 12″ by 12″ piece of DSP for these two cards.
Here are my cards:
I’ve already posted two other 4-panel accordion fold Christmas cards using the same suite of products. You can see those posts here and here. I am looking forward to making many more cards using this suite of products and fun fold.
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 extra cardstock piece for the back isn’t necessary because the card will stand up without it. However, I just wanted extra stability.
I added two pieces of 1/2 by 5-1/4 inches strips on either side of the first score line at 1-3/4 inches so I could add the baker’s twine without worrying about it tearing the DSP. Since I used the two 1/2 inch strips of DSP left after trimming each half to 5-1/2 inches. When everything was said and done, I only had two little pieces of leftover DSP, each measuring 1/2 inch by 1 inch.
I needed to crop 4 black arches and 4 white arches. I just realized that the arches on the card with the white on black tree are larger than the other card. I think I like the larger arches, but the smaller set shows more of the DSP on the front.
I embossed the white cardstock arches for the fronts of the cards using the Birchwood embossing folder.
I used the smaller arch die for the sentiments.
Don’t forget to trim a piece of coordinating DSP to 6 by 2-1/2 inches for the envelope flap.
I also punched a 1-inch circle from another DSP pattern and ran it through my XYRON create-a-sticker.
I cropped the large star and tiny gold stars using the dies from the suite of products. The star on the back of the card is actually covering a smudge of black ink, but that can just be our secret.
What I Did:
I added dimensionals on the back of the cropped sentiments on the front and glue dost to hold the baker’s twine bow in place
For everything else, I used multipurpose liquid glue to adhere pieces together since this card is already bulky
This will fit in a medium SU! envelope, but it will require additional postage
I adhered the front flap down so the extra pieces of DSP I used for the baker’s twine support are covered
I used embossing white and black embossing powder for the tree and sentiments on the inside and front
For all areas to be embossed, make sure you wipe down the papers using your embossing buddy
Cover the areas with either black or white embossing powder and heat set using your heat tool
Make sure to allow the embossed images to cool before cropping to prevent smudging
Crop the tree using the Ornamental Christmas die included in the suite of products
Adhere both sentiment panels together
Add liquid glue on the left half of the front sentiment panel and adhere it to the front flap
Adhering to just the front flap is especially important if you are not going to glue the flap down
After adhering the front sentiment, open the card and position the inside sentiment arches face down on the back of the front sentiment
This will allow you to make sure you line up both sentiment pieces so the inside doesn’t show when the card is closed
Add liquid glue to the back of the inside sentiment panel, then fold the back of the card over the panel
TA-DA! Perfect placement!
I did add another holiday sentiment on the back of the card, which has room for a personal message as well
With that, I’d completed this coordinated card, envelope, and envelope seal set.
Back to the Stampin’ Pretty Pals’ Blog Hop:
Keep the inspiration going! Follow the lineup below to hop through each blog and enjoy every beautifully frosty idea. And stick around — next month we’re creating for the “Something New” theme, and you won’t want to miss it!
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.
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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!
