BLOG HOP & VIDEO: DOUBLE POINT FUN FOLDS

There's something special about this Double Point Fold! So much so, that I'm kicking off a new series of projects featuring it. I hope you become as addicted to it as I did.  I used the Stampin' Up! Les Shoppes Suite for today's projects. Check out the video to find out how easy it is to make and the possibilities that come with it. I've also put together a quick template for the arrow fold and instructions to compliment the video - all you have to do is get creative!

Countryside Inn Hope Explosion Card [Countryside Series #13]

Inspiration is just a stamp set away! Let the Stampin' Up! Countryside Inn Suite and the Hope & Prayer stamp set be your guide to crafting the perfect interactive pop up explosion card. My instructions, template and video showing the fold will make it easy to follow. You can show off your creativity with this card. It is last (for now) in my series featuring the Countryside Inn Suite. I hope this series has inspired you.

Gatefold Card [Carousel Horse Series #9]

I can't get enough of these carousel horse projects. This card was made with the Stampin Up bundle and Patchwork Pieces dies! The vibrant red and yellow patchwork background give it a fun carnival circus vibe, perfect for any special occasion. #9 in my Carousel Horse bundle series. Instructions and links to more tutorials below.

Fun Fold Horse Cards [Carousel Horse Series #7 & 8]

FUN FOLD HORSE CARDS Who says the horses in the Stampin' Up! Carousel Horse stamp set / die bundle have to be carousel horses? In these fun fold cards I used them as regular horses. Fun Fact: Did you know these Easel and Z Fold cards actually are the same fold? They just have different orientations, one is portrait and one is landscape. The woodgrain paper on the silhouette card is from the One Horse Open Sleigh Designer Paper coming out July 6 in the Online Exclusives, click here to learn more. The Azure landscape paper is from the Fresh as a Daisy collection. 

Countryside Inn Card & Box Set [Countryside Series #11&12]

Are you wondering what "Countryside Blossoms Embossing folder" and "Countryside Inn Designer Series Paper" have in common? I discovered a beautiful pattern match while creating projects for the Countryside Inn Video. Check out my card below - It looks stunning when embossed! Plus I have a pizza box style gift box template to match, perfect set for gifting.

Countryside Inn Card Set [Countryside Series #9 & 10]

COUNTRYSIDE INN CARD SET  Get creative and craft these 2 cards with Stampin Up's Countryside Inn Suite. What's better than 3 labels for 3 projects made from 1 stamp? In addition to these 2 cards I used the 3rd piece on the Cracker Treat Box I shared a couple of days ago. Create a stunning double Z fold and this floral card and be the envy of all your creativity-loving friends. Tutorial below.

Carousel Shadowbox Theater Card [Carousel Horse Series #6]

CAROUSEL HORSE THEATER CARD  Craft a magical "wow" theater card with the Stampin' Up! Carousel Horses stamps and dies bundle. Pull either side to slide the curtains open on this interactive fold to reveal the enchanting carousel horses and a perfect surprise for a special someone. There is a template in the instructions for this fold, and a theater fold card video to help with the fold. It's much easier than you think. 

Shimmer Cards & Treat Bags Set [Carousel Horse Series #5]

SHIMMER CARDS & TREAT BAG SET  Need a special gift to show your love? Check out this stunning gift set I created with the romantic Carousel Horse Bundle and 2023-25 In Colors. It's perfect for anniversaries, weddings, birthdays, and more! Don't forget the Shimmer Specialty Paper, In Color Treat Bags, and ribbon for the added touch.  Don't miss the tutorial below as well as the video for tips. Plus more in the Stampin' Up! Carousel Horse series of WOW projects.

Floating Horse Card [Carousel Horse Series #4]

Get creative with your crafting! Transform Stampin' Up! Holographic Trip Specialty paper into an eye-catching floating carousel horse card. It's so easy to make and the carousel horse appears to be "floating" - hence the name of the fold. Plus, the color shifts with the light to create a mesmerizing display. Instructions below for this piece of art. 

Carousel Horses Wow Card Series [Scoop 162]

CAROUSEL HORSES WOW CARDS Calling all horse-lovers and paper crafting enthusiast! Make your own magical carousel and greetings for birthdays and celebratory sentiments with the Stampin' Up Carousel Horses stamp set and dies bundle. On this Stampin Scoop video, Linda and I will let you in on the tricks and techniques to create your unique pop up carousel "wow" card--and more. Join us for lots of laughs and fun. Get instructions below and Learn how to enter our giveaway below.

Stacked Window Card [Countryside Series #8]

Look for an alternative way to express your emotion on that special occasion? This card is a classic style with a window twist to spice it up - and perfect for your "man ideas"! Stack the Stampin' Up Countryside Corners dies to create this look for a unique Father's Day card, birthday greeting, congratulations or even sympathy. See my instructions below.

Party Crackers & Box [Countryside Series #7]

From birthdays to anniversaries, these are 7 Reasons Why You Should Make a Custom Box of Party Crackers with the Countryside Inn Suite of products from Stampin' Up!: • Show someone you care • Make your party stand out • Unique gift idea • Personalized touch • Perfect for all ages • Creates memories • Make your party a hit

Little Dreamers Baby Cards [Countryside Series #5 & 6]

Struggling to find the perfect baby card? Look no further! With the Stampin' Up! Little Dreamers and Countryside Dies & Folders bundle, you can make a unique and creative cards that your little one will love. And don't worry, I've got you covered with the tutorial below.

Fun in the Sun – July 2023 Paper Pumpkin Kit

Say hello to summer and get crafting under the sun with this month’s kit! With beach designs, fun accordion-fold cards, along with sentiments to support, encourage, say hello, and more, wave at those you love through uplifting cards and send family and friends oceans of kind words all summer long!

Pop Out Fun Fold Cards with May Paper Pumpkin

POP OUT FUN FOLD CARDS Can't get enough of this May Paper Pumpkin kit (Exploring In Colors). I love the landscape printed cards and have had so much fun creating with them. Each card looks like a work of art. These pop out fun fold cards were created with the card bases in the kit/refill. The refills (and card/envelope add ons) were still available when I wrote this.  Today is the deadline to get the June "Welcome Inn" kit which kit will match the Stampin' Up Countryside Inn Suite I shared on yesterday's video class. 

Carousel Horses Card [Countryside Series #4]

CAROUSEL HORSES CARD Bright and color fun with the Stampin' Up Carousel Horses Bundle. I used the Countryside Corners dies for the bright and fun background. Part of my series featuring the Countryside Inn Suite. I liked showing some different ways to use the dies. I got this idea from Rachel Tessman.

Countryside Inn Suite Collection Series #1-3 [Scoop 161]

From the Stampin' Up Countryside Inn Suite Collection comes a variety of gorgeous paper crafting cards and boxes - join us for an exciting episode of the Stampin' Scoop Show. We’ll be teaching you how to make 2-in-1 window cards and some cool card making techniques. Plus, don’t forget to enter our giveaway.

New: Boho Beach Card Kit

It’s time to sit back, relax, and take family and friends to the beach from the comfort of your home with our latest kit: Boho Beach Kit! It comes with everything you need to make beach-inspired cards, evoking vacation and relaxation in minutes! Send a friendly note to the people you love and don’t miss the acrylic-poured paint art style used in this kit for a dazzling marbled color effect.

Reach for the Stars Astronaut Card

ASTRONAUT ON THE MOON CARD Blast off to new heights of creativity with this Astronaut on the Moon card! 🚀 This card was crafted using the fun new Stampin’ Up Stargazing Suite, featuring the Reach for the Stars stamp set and dies for the astronaut, and the other-worldly Stargazing designer… Read More

Exploring in Color Pinwheel Tower Card

I created this pinwheel tower card as an alternate to the May 2023 Paper Pumpkin kit. I used both the kit and the card and envelope add on to create the scenes on each side. I have photos below showing each of the sides. The pinwheel tower card is a fun fold and unique style. 

Coffee with Friends Encouragement Card

What's the story behind this card? It could be a reminder of a peaceful morning, or the start of a new journey. What is the woman staring at, and what is she thinking about? Whatever it is, each person's story is unique. I loved creating this using the Stampin' Up! Coffee with Friends stamp set and May Paper Pumpkin add on cards and envelopes for the wilderness background.

Stampin’ Up! New Online Exclusives & video

STAMPIN UP ONLINE EXCLUSIVES Are you ready to find out what's in the new online exclusive release? Check out my video and I'll share the new pre-orders, some card making and ideas and I'm also giving away pre-order products as a special prize. I'm going to make a couple of cards from the upcoming Horse and Sleigh suite. It's never to early to get inspired for the holidays.  I've got instructions below and a flyer. These products are available now to demonstrators and in a demo kit. They'll be available July 6 to customers. Get more details here.

Masculine Cards from the May Paper Pumpkin kit

I love this month's Exploring In Color Paper Pumpkin kit so much it may just be one of my favorites ever. I have love pairing the printed nature landscape card bases (from the kit and the card add on) with some of my stamp sets to create different scenes. For today's projects I paired with the Stampin' Up! Beside Me and Wildlife Wonder stamp sets for these masculine themed / Father's Day cards. 

15% Off Designer Series Paper Sale

We all love beautiful Designer Series Paper, and in June, you and your customers can enjoy a 15% discount on select Designer Series Papers from our new 2023–2024 Annual Catalog and Online Exclusives. Whether you’re a scrapbooker, a card maker or simply a paper lover, this is a great time to stock up and save on gorgeous paper so you have artistic and versatile paper designs on hand for your next projects!

WINNERS REVEALED AND NORWAY PHOTOS

I just returned from the Stampin' Up! 2023 Incentive Trip to Norway last week**. What an amazing experience! I could only dream of being on a cruise through the fjords of Norway with my family. I have photos below. 🤩 To celebrate and thank you for all your support while I was away, I threw a cyber party here on my blog. Each day for 10 days I offered a new prize bundle. This morning I drew winners randomly and the are listed below 🏆 Don't forget today is double frequent buyer points, so grab your items before it's too late! 🎉