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My Birthday Hooray Cards

September 18, 2026 Leave a comment

Hello Crafty Friends! Laurie here again! I am sharing My Birthday Hooray Cards using the Hooray for Birthdays July 2026 Paper Pumpkin Kit by Stampin’ Up! I made 7 alternative cards including 6 with fun folds and a mini slimline card.

But, first, here are the three cards that the kit makes. The Hooray for Birthdays Paper Pumpkin gives you more of the good stuff, including soft pastels, lined card bases, and precut focal pieces, so you can keep creating without starting from scratch. Get back to making birthday cards that come together fast and feel just as fun the second time around.

Three floral birthday cards with fancy folds — Hooray for Birthdays July 2026 Paper Pumpkin Kit

The Details of My Birthday Hooray Cards

My Triple Panel Bridge Card

For my first alternative card, I decided to create a triple panel bridge card using a Basic White Card base that I cut according to the measurements below. The Half Circle was perfect for this kind of card! I decorated it according to the directions included in the Kit.

A birthday card with flowers — My Triple Panel Bridge Card

Next, I layered my Melon Mambo mats with the matching card panels and adhered them to the card base. Then, I added glue to the sides of the Half Circle and adhered it to the two side panels.

Once the front was done, it was time to work on the inside panels. I die cut the circle from the Detailed Flora Dies and stamped the sentiments on it. It is perfectly hid by the Half Circle when closed.

For the inside, I adhered the embossed strips of Melon Mambo on either side. Then, I stamped the sentiment on the Basic White piece and matted it with the Melon Mambo mat which was adhered down.

All that was left was to add the butterflies and ribbon. Note: make sure that the ribbon is only wrapped around the first layer.

Supplies:

Stamps: July 2026 Hooray for Birthdays Paper Pumpkin Kit

Inks: Timid Tiger (In Kit), Melon Mambo (147051)

Paper: Melon Mambo (115320), Basic White (166780)

Accessories: Detailed Flora Dies Add-on (168664), Lazy Daisy 3D Embossing Folder (167196), Brushed Brass Butterflies, Black & White 1/4″ Gingham Ribbon, Bone Folder (102300), Stampin’ Dimensionals (In Kit), Adhesive Roll (In Kit)

Measurements:

Basic White
- Card Base: 5 ½” x 8 ½” scored 4 ¼” and cut at 1 ¼” and 4 ¼”
- 4” x 2 ½” (Inside)
- 3” x 3” (Circle)
Melon Mambo (6 Pieces):
- 4-1/8” x 1-1/8” (4 Pieces)
- 4-1/8” x 2-7/8” (2 Pieces)
Pink Card from Kit:
- 4” x 1” (2 Pieces)
- 4 x 2 ¾”
From Kit:
- Half Circle Shape
- “birthday” sentiment
- Sentiment Flag
- Flowers with Centres and Leaves Ephemera

My Gate Fold Card

For my alternative next card, I created a gate fold card. Again, the half shape was perfect for this kind of card. So, I decorated the half circle according to the directions in the Kit.

A blue birthday card with flowers — My Gate Fold Card

Next, I scored my Basic White card base according to the measurements below. Then, I added the ribbon on the front left and right panels before I added the Hydrangea Hue mats and card bases on top. I adhered the half circle focal point to the right panel.

The inside was decorated next with the Hydrangea Hue mats and Hydrangea Hue card pieces on the panels. The stamped sentiment was then adhered to the centre panel.

The finishing touch was to add some 2026–2028 In Colour Butterflies in matching colours.

Supplies:

Stamps: July 2026 Hooray for Birthdays Paper Pumpkin Kit

Inks: Melon Mambo (147051)

Paper: Hydrangea Hue (167687), Basic White (166780)

Accessories: 2026–2028 In Colour Butterflies (167656), Black & White 1/4″ Gingham Ribbon, Bone Folder (102300), Stampin’ Dimensionals (In Kit), Adhesive Roll (In Kit)

Measurements:

Basic White:
- 4 ¼” x 11” scored at 2 ¾” and 8 ¼”
- 4” x 5 ¼” (Inside Sentiment)
Hydrangea Hue (5 Pieces):
- 4-1/8” x 2-5/8” (4 Pieces)
- 4” x 5 ¼”
Hydrangea Hue Card from Kit (4 Pieces):
- 4” x 2 ½”
From Kit:
- Half Circle Shape
- “birthday” sentiment
- Sentiment Flag
- Flowers with Centres and Leaves Ephemera

My Square Pillar Card

For my third card using the July 2026 Hooray for Birthdays Paper Pumpkin Kit, I made a square pillar card.

A fancy fold birthday card with a pillar and flowers — My Square Pillar Card

For this card, I scored the card base according to the measurements below to create my pillar. I adhered the ½”tab to the card base by folding two of the panels flat (like you would when placing it in a card) against the card base and tucking in the flap to get placement. I decorate the panels with the Hydrangea Hue mats and the pink card base pieces.

Then, I decorated the oval according to the kit’s directions. I folded the same two panels flat (like you would when placing it in a card) against the card base and added glue to the centre panel making sure that the oval was centred in the card front.

Next, I added the bouquet ephemera to the inside panel keeping the smaller flowers for another card.

For the back, I stamped the sentiment and added the Hydrangea Hue mat and it to the back of the card.

Back of Card with sentiment — Back of Card

The finishing touch was to add some 2026–2028 In Colour Butterflies and Brushed Brass Butterflies.

Supplies:

Stamps: July 2026 Hooray for Birthdays Paper Pumpkin Kit

Inks: Timid Tiger (In Kit)

Paper: Basic White (166780), Hydrangea Hue (167687)

Accessories: 2026–2028 In Colour Butterflies (167656), Brushed Brass Butterflies, Bone Folder (102300), Stampin’ Dimensionals (In Kit), Adhesive Roll (In Kit)

Measurements:

Basic White:
- 5 ½” x 8 ½” scored at ½”, 1 ¾”, 3”, and 4 ¼”
- 5 ¼” x 4” (Back Sentiment)
Hydrangea Hue (5 Pieces):
- 5-1/8” x 1-1/8” (3 Pieces)
- 5-1/8” x 2-7/8”
- 5-1/8” x 4-1/8” (Back Mat)
Pink Card from Kit:
- 5” x 1” (3 Pieces)
- 5” x 2 ¾”
From Kit:
- Oval Shape
- “happy” sentiment
- Sentiment Flag
- Flowers with Centres and Leaves Ephemera

My Centre-Step Card

For my fourth card, I used my favourite fun fold and create a centre-step card! The beautiful shapes of the Kit lend themselves to this fun fold. I have included a downloadable template at the end of this post.

A fancy fold birthday card with flowers on it — My Centre-Step Card

First, I scored and cut the Basic White card base according to the template below. Then, I decorated the panels with the Hydrangea Hue Card pieces. The focal point was decorated the same as the Kit’s instructions.

For the inside, I used a mat of Timid Tiger for the Basic White stamped piece.

The finishing touch was adding ribbon tied in a bow and a scattering of matching In Colour Butterflies.

Supplies:

Stamps: July 2026 Hooray for Birthdays Paper Pumpkin Kit

Inks: Timid Tiger (In Kit), Melon Mambo (147051)

Paper: Basic White (166780), Timid Tiger (165626)

Accessories: 2026–2028 In Colour Butterflies (167656), Black & White 1/4″ Gingham Ribbon, Bone Folder (102300), Stampin’ Dimensionals (In Kit), Adhesive Roll (In Kit)

Measurements:

Basic White:
- 11” x 4 ¼” cut/scored according to template below
- 4 ¼” x 4” (Inside Sentiment)
Hydrangea Hue Card from Kit (4 Pieces):
- 2-1/8” x 4-3/8 (Centre Panel)
- 4 ¼” x 7/8” (2 Side Strips)
- 7/8” x 4-1/8” (Bottom Panel)
Timid Tiger:
- 4-3/8” x 4-1/8”
From Kit:
- Diamond Shape
- “hooray” sentiment
- Sentiment Flag
- Flowers with Centres and Leaves Ephemera

My Other Alternative Cards

For my last three cards, I created two z-fold cards using the card bases provided and a mini slimline card using the leftover bits.

Hooray Z-Fold Card

Supplies:

Stamps: July 2026 Hooray for Birthdays Paper Pumpkin Kit

Inks: Melon Mambo (147051)

Accessories: 2026–2028 In Colour Butterflies (167656), Brushed Brass Butterflies, Black & White 1/4″ Gingham Ribbon, Bone Folder (102300), Stampin’ Dimensionals (In Kit), Adhesive Roll (In Kit)

Measurements:

Pink Card Base (In Kit):
- 11” x 4 ¼” scored 2 ¾” and 5 ½”
From Kit:
- Diamond Shape
- Oval Shape
- “hooray” sentiment
- Sentiment Flag
- Flowers with Centres and Leaves Ephemera

Happy Z-Fold Card

Another fancy fold birthday card with flowers on it — My Happy Z-Fold Card

Supplies:

Stamps: July 2026 Hooray for Birthdays Paper Pumpkin Kit

Inks: Melon Mambo (147051)

Paper: Basic White (166780)

Accessories: Detailed Flora Dies Add-on (168664), 2026–2028 In Colour Butterflies (167656), Brushed Brass Butterflies, Black & White 1/4″ Gingham Ribbon, Bone Folder (102300), Stampin’ Dimensionals (In Kit), Adhesive Roll (In Kit)

Measurements:

Pink Card Base (In Kit):
- 11” x 4 ¼” scored 2 ¾” and 5 ½”
Basic White (3 Pieces):
- 3” x 4-3/8” (2 Pieces)
- 3” x 3”
Hydrangea Hue Card from Kit:
- 2-7/8” x 4 ¼”
From Kit:
- “happy” sentiment
- Sentiment Flag
- Flowers with Centres Ephemera

Mini Slimline Card

A slim birthday card with flowers on it — My Mini Slimline Card

Supplies:

Stamps: July 2026 Hooray for Birthdays Paper Pumpkin Kit

Inks: Timid Tiger (In Kit)

Paper: Basic White (166780), Hydrangea Hue (167687), Timid Tiger (165626), Old Olive (100702), Bubble Bath (161718)

Accessories: Detailed Flora Dies Add-on (168664), Brushed Brass Butterflies, Black & White 1/4″ Gingham Ribbon, Bone Folder (102300), Stampin’ Dimensionals (In Kit), Adhesive Roll (In Kit)

Measurements:

Basic White (3 Pieces):
- 7” x 6” scored at 3 ½”
- 3 ¼” x 5 ¾” (Inside Sentiment)
- 3” x 3“
Hydrangea Hue:
- 3-3/8” x 5-7/8” (2 Pieces)
- Scraps for Flowers
Hydrangea Hue Card from Kit:
- 2-1/8” x 5 ½”
Pink Card Base:
- 3 ¼” x 5 ¾”
- Scraps for Flowers
Old Olive:
- Scraps for Flowers
Timid Tiger:
- Scraps for Flowers
From Kit:
- Leftover Sentiment Frame: 2 ¾” x 5 ¼”
- “hooray” sentiment
- Sentiment Flag

More Information on My Birthday Hooray Cards

Downloadable Centre-Step Card Template

To download a PDF of the Centre-Step Card Template, please click here or on the picture.

I hope you My Birthday Hooray Cards using the Hooray for Birthdays July 2026 Paper Pumpkin Kit by Stampin’ Up!

For more of my Stampin’ Up! Paper Pumpkin cards, please click here.

You will find the items listed above in my online store.

My Relaxing Waterside Card

August 27, 2026 2 Comments

Hello Crafty Friends! Laurie here again! I am sharing My Relaxing Waterside Card using the Relaxing Waterside Bundle from the Waterside Retreat Suite Collection by Stampin’ Up! Great for a masculine card!

The Details of My Relaxing Waterside Card

I love the Relaxing Waterside Bundle and decided to use it for a swap that I participated a while back. Perfect Bundle for those masculine cards that we all need! Plus, this card is a great way to use up scraps!

First, I die cut the chair accents from the Old Olive mat before adhering it down to my card base. Next, I dry fitted my DSP onto my Pecan Pie mat before I adhered them down. This helped with the placement. Then, I adhered it onto my Old Olive mat.

For my focal point, I stamped and stamped off the bull rushes in Old Olive multiple times on my Basic White circle. Once that was done, I used my Blending Brush to lightly add Misty Moonlight ink to the circle creating a “sky”. Next, I stamped the sentiment in Old Olive off to the left of the flag from the Stylish Shapes Dies. Then, I used the placement of the flag to help position where I wanted the Misty Moonlight “Relax” sentiment and stamped it. All this was popped up on dimensionals.

Finally, I die cut the Adirondack chair from the Relaxing Waterside Dies using Pecan Pie Two-Tone Cardstock. This allowed me to use the two different sides to add visual interest. One for the seat and the lighter side for the chair back. I added some Old Olive accents to the chair to tie in my colour scheme.

For my embellishments, I added a Loose Anchor Trinket tied with some Linen Thread and a couple of silver Adhesive-Backed Metallic Gems to balance the anchor.

Supplies:

Stamps/Bundles/Dies: Relaxing Waterside Bundle (167928), Waterside Retreat Suite Collection (167932), Stylish Shapes Dies (159183)

Inks: Old Olive Classic Stampin’ Pad (147090), Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin’ Pad (153118)

Paper: Misty Moonlight (153081), Old Olive (100702), Pecan Pie (161717), Basic White (166780), Waterside Retreat 12” x 12” Specialty Designer Series Paper (167920), Pecan Pie 12” x 12” Two-Tone Cardstock (166688)

Accessories: Loose Anchor Trinkets (167931), Linen Thread (104199), Adhesive-Backed Metallic Gems (163780), Blending Brushes (153611), Paper Trimmer (152392), Bone Folder (102300), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (144108), Stampin’ Seal (152813), Detail Scissors (170902)

Close Up of Adirondak chair — Close Up of Focal Point

Measurements:

Misty Moonlight:
- 5 ½” x 8 ½” scored 4 ¼”
Old Olive:
- 4 ¾” x 3-3/8”
Pecan Pie:
- 4-5/8” x 3 ¼”
Basic White:
- 3” x 3”
- Scrap for Sentiment
Waterside Retreat Designer Series Paper (3 Pieces):
- 4 ½” x1 ½”
- 2-7/8” x 1 ½”
- 1 ½” x 1 ½”
Pecan Pie 12” x 12” Two-Tone Cardstock:
- 2 ¾” x 2 ¼” (Use Darker side)
- 2 ¼” x 1 ½” (Use Lighter Side)

More Information on My Relaxing Waterside Card

For more of my Stampin’ Up! cards, please click here.

You will find the items listed above in my online store.

My Delicate Hello Card

August 19, 2026 2 Comments

Hello Crafty Friends! Laurie here again! I am sharing My Delicate Hello Card using the Fragrant Layers Bundle and the Delicate Dreams 12” x 12” Specialty Designer Series Paper by Stampin’ Up! which are on the Last Chance List! I love this Bundle so much that I have used it for a number of creations which I will list at the end of this post. Even though it is on the Last Chance List, it will be a keeper for my Stash!

The Details of My Delicate Hello Card

I thought this Bundle would go perfectly with the Delicate Dreams DSP to create a fun Diagonal Joy Fold Card! Love the bronze foil accents and the colours on this gorgeous DSP!

First, I stamped the Floral image on my Basic White piece in Secret Sea. Then, I stamped the flowers in Hydrangea Hue and the leaves in Mossy Meadow. The sentiment was stamped in Secret Sea and die cut out. I used my Detailed Scissors to trim away the flag part from the left side of the sentiment.

My Delicate Hello Card - a Fun Fold Floral Card that says Hello — Front of Card

For my card base, I created a traditional A2 card, but I cut the front panel diagonally from the top left to the bottom right. Then, I cut the floral DSP piece on the same diagonal as well. I adhered this to the front panel of the card base. I adhered the other piece of DSP to the inside of my card.

Next, I created my mini card according to the measurements below. I added my Mossy Meadow mat, followed by the Tungsten mat. Tip: die cut the flag out of the Tungsten mat before adhering it down. This is a great way to save paper! Then, the stamped floral piece was layered on top of the other layers.

Once the mini card was done, I adhered it to the inside. All that was left was to decorate the mini card. Again, I trimmed the Tungsten flag with my Detailed Scissors and layered it behind my stamped sentiment. I wrapped my ribbon around the mini card and tied it in a knot. A scattering of Secret Sea Pearls and Hydrangea Hue Dots finished off my card.

Supplies:

Stamps/Bundles/Dies: Fragrant Layers Bundle (167155)

Inks: Secret Sea Classic Stampin’ Pad (165285), Hydrangea Hue Classic Stampin’ Pad (167677), Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin’ Pad (147111)

Paper: Basic White (159229), Secret Sea (165624), Mossy Meadow (133676), Textured Metallic Specialty Paper (163772), Delicate Dreams 12” x 12” Specialty Designer Series Paper (167498)

Accessories: Secret Sea Bordered Open Weave Ribbon (166932), 2025–2027 In Color Flat Pearls (165192), 2026–2028 In Color Dots (167546), Paper Trimmer (152392), Bone Folder (102300), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (144108), Stampin’ Seal (152813), Detail Scissors (170902)

Close Up of Flowers — Close Up of Focal Point

Measurements:

Secret Sea Card Base:
- 8-1/2” x 5-1/2”, Scored in half at 4-1/4” then cut front panel diagonally from top left to bottom right
Basic White (mini card):
- 8” x 3” scored in half at 4”
- 3 ½” x 2 ½”
- Scrap (Sentiment)
Mossy Meadow Mat (mini card):
- 3 ¾” x 2 ¾”
Tungsten:
- 3-5/8” x 2-5/8” with flag cut from center
Delicate Dreams Specialty Designer Series Paper:
- 5 ¼” x 4” (2 Pieces), cut the floral piece on diagonal to match card front

More Information on My Delicate Hello Card

Here are my other creations that I made using the Fragrant Layers Bundle by Stampin’ Up!

Just a Note Cards

I am sharing my Just a Note Cards using the Fragrant Layers Bundle by Stampin’ Up! I thought pairing this Bundle with the Splash of Sparkles Specialty Designer Series Paper would create fresh spring like cards. Perfect for this time of year! For more information on my cards, please click here.

It’s Your Day Card

I am sharing my It’s Your Day Card using the Fragrant Layers Bundle by Stampin’ Up! Wouldn’t this card be perfect for Mother’s Day, a birthday or congratulations! For more information on my card, please click here.

My Floral Bridge Card

I am sharing My Floral Bridge Card using the Fragrant Layers Bundle by Stampin’ Up! I decide to make a triple panel bridge card to show off the beautiful die cuts from the Fragrant Layers Dies. Don’t you just love it when the card is closed, and the insides are hidden creating a nice surprise as the recipient opens the card! For more information on my bridge card, please click here.

Floral Bridge Card - a card with a floral theme — Floral Bridge Card

Elegantly Blue 2026 Calendars

I am sharing my Elegantly Blue 2026 Calendars using the Online Exclusive Fragrant Layers Bundle and the December Product of the Month, True Blue Florals Designer Series Paper by Stampin’ Up! For more information on my calendars, please click here.

For more of my Stampin’ Up! cards, please click here.

You will find the items listed above in my online store.

My Jingle Jolly Christmas Card

August 12, 2026 Leave a comment

Hello Crafty Friends! It’s Laurie here! I am sharing My Jingle Jolly Christmas Card as my Design Team Inspiration Card for Conie Fong Art & Design using Sally’s Christmas Friends. Even though Christmas in July is over, I did colour this image before it ended. So, I decided to create a Christmas card using her for August.

The Details of My Jingle Jolly Christmas Card

For my card, I wanted to try a non-traditional colour scheme and decided to use the Sugarplum Wishes by Paige Evans with its pinks and blue/greens, as well as traditional colours of reds and greens. So, I coloured Sally and her friends with my Copic markers to match the papers.

Once she was coloured, I used Glossy Accents on the ornaments; Star Dust Stickles on her hat/jacket trim, the birds’ hat trim and the snow; Clear Wink of Stella on the ribbons and bows; and Clear Star Gelly Pen on the polka dots on the present. Lots of sparkle since you can never have too much on a Christmas card! Lol!

Since my image was so detailed, I decided to keep my card fairly simple by adding a mini doily and some 3D ornament stickers. To “hang” my 3D ornaments, I added some Sliver Metallic Thread to both of them. Finally, for embellishments, I added a scattering of Red Rhinestones.

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Copic Markers:

Skin: E000/00/21/11/04/R20
Hair/Browns: E37/E35/E33/E31
Reds: R37/R35/R32
Pinks: R85/R83/R81
Blues: BG15/BG13/BG11
Greens: G28/G24/G21
Birds: BG15/BG13/BG11/E33/E31/YR12
Hats & Coat Trim/Snow: BG10/BG11/Star Dust Stickles

Close Up of Girl Hanging Ornaments — Close Up of Sally

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Card Recipe for My Jingle Jolly Christmas Card:

Sally’s Christmas Friends, Conie Fong Art & Design
Paper Basics – Stamper’s Select White Cardstock, Papertrey Ink
Sugarplum Wishes 12” x 12” Paper Pad, Paige Evans, American Crafts
Christmas Ornament Dimensional Stickers, Recollections, Michael’s Arts & Crafts
Red Mini Doily, Doodlebug Design Inc.
Sliver Metallic Thread, Stampin’ Up!
Red Rhinestone Basic Jewels, Stampin’ Up!
Clear Wink of Stella, Stampin’ Up!
Star Dust Stickles, Ranger
Glossy Accents, Ranger
Clear Star Gelly Roll Pen, Sakura
Paper Snips, Stampin’ Up!
Coastal Cabana Card Stock, Stampin’ Up!

Finished card size: 5 ½” x 5 ½”

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I coloured this image back when I was a Guest Designer for Conie Fong Art & Design. So, it was nice to revisit it six years later! For more information on this card, please click here.

My Guest Design Team Card — Sally’s Christmas Friends Card

To view my other Conie Fong Art & Design projects, please click here.

Hope you like My Jingle Jolly Christmas Card using Sally’s Christmas Friends by Conie Fong Art & Design!

Thank you for stopping by!

Hugs,
Laurie

My Nature’s Symphony Card

August 10, 2026 2 Comments

Hello Crafty Friends! Laurie here again! I am sharing My Nature’s Symphony Card using the Nature’s Symphony Bundle by Stampin’ Up! which is on the Last Chance List! Plus, the Nature Walk 12” x 12” Designer Series Paper is on sale for the month of August 2026. I showed a similar card using a Paper Pumpkin Kit in my Facebook Group recently and thought I would share a masculine version that I made a while back.

The Details of My Nature’s Symphony Card

This card was from the Inky Eight Event that I helped host back in March. I wanted to share it, even though the Suite is retiring. One thing about our events is that we provide a display with a ton of idea on how to use the Bundles that we picked! The next one is on November 7, 2026. If you are interested, please reach put to me.

For my card, I decided to use Lost Lagoon and Pretty Peacock to match the DSP colours. To create the card base, I used a 12” x 5 ½” piece of Thick Basic White and scored and cut it according to the Template below, along with the smaller inside card listed below.

Once the card base was done, I embossed my Basic White piece with the Exposed Brick 3D Embossing Folder. It wasn’t retired when I made this card, but you could use any embossing folder you like.

Next, I stamped the sentiments on Basic White and die cut them out with the appropriate dies. I did use the now retired Textured Notes Dies for the front sentiment, but you could easily just cut a rectangle with your Paper Trimmer.

Then, I die cut the large leaves from the Nature’s Symphony Dies in both Lost Lagoon and Pretty Peacock. I used one for the front and the other for the front of the inside card. The smaller leaves were die cut from Basic White. The wood from this die set was cut from Pretty Peacock and adhered directly behind the sentiment to create my sentiment cluster. I decided to use the cross hatch die to add interest to the smaller 1” x 1 ¾” rectangles on the inner panels.

Assembly of My Nature’s Symphony Card

Now, it was time to assemble the card. First, I created my smaller inside card by adhering the Pretty Peacock mat and DSP to the front with the leaves and sentiment added directly to it to cut down on bulk. For the inside, I adhered my Pretty Peacock mat and Basic White message area.

Next, I added all my mats and corresponding DSP to card base. For the inside card, I centred it on the Lost Lagoon mat. I adhered the small cross hatch rectangles to the inside panels at the top and bottom alternating colours to add interest.

For the front focal point, I popped up only the larger Lost Lagoon leaves that were in full view onto the embossed Basic White piece. The leaves that were tucked into the sentiment cluster were not popped up to allow the sentiment cluster to be popped up instead. The finishing touch was adding three Faux Bronze Pentagons and a double Linen Thread bow.

I love this fold and have used it many times! It’s a card within a card and such a great “Wow” card for that special person!

Supplies:

Stamps/Bundles/Dies: Nature’s Symphony Bundle (166926), Spotlight on Nature Dies (163580), Textured Notes Dies (Retired)

Inks: Lost Lagoon Classic Stampin’ Pad (161678)

Paper: Basic White 12” x 12” Thick Cardstock (166782), Basic White (159229), Lost Lagoon (133679), Pretty Peacock (150880), Nature Walk 12” x 12” Designer Series Paper (166912)

Accessories: Linen Thread (104199), Faux Bronze Pentagons (166931), Exposed Brick 3D Embossing Folder (Retired), Paper Trimmer (152392), Bone Folder (102300), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (144108), Stampin’ Seal (152813), Paper Snips

Measurements:

Basic White Card Base:
- 12” x 5 ½” cut/scored according to template below
- 4 ¼” x 6 ½” (for inside card)
Lost Lagoon Mats:
- 5 ¼” x 1 ¾” (2 Pieces)
- 5 ¼” x 3 ¾”
Pretty Peacock Mats:
- 2 ¾” x 3 ½”
- 1” x 1 ¾” (2 Pieces)
- 2 -5/8” x 1-5/8”
- 4 1/8” x 3-1/8” (2 Pieces – For Inside Card)
Nature Walk 12” x 12” Designer Series Paper:
- 5-1/8” x 1-5/8” (2 Pieces)
- 2-5/8” x 1-5/8”
- 4” x 3” (For Inside Card)
Basic White:
- 2-5/8” x 3-3/8”
- 4” x 3” (For Inside Card)
- Scrap for Sentiments and Leaves
Lost Lagoon:
- 1” x 1 ¾” (2 Pieces)
- 4 ¼” x 3” (For Leaves)
Pretty Peacock:
- 1” x 1 ¾” (2 Pieces)
- 4 ¼” x 3” (For Leaves)
- Scrap for Wood

More Information on My Nature’s Symphony Card

Downloadable Creative Fold Card Template

To download a PDF of the Creative Fold Card Template, please click here.

Here is my other card using the July 2024 Painted Petals Paper Pumpkin Kit by Stampin’ Up! For more information on my card, please click here.

Painted Petals Alternative Card - a birthday card with lots of folds — Painted Petals Alternative Card

For more of my Stampin’ Up! cards, please click here.

You will find the items listed above in my online store.

My Birthday Lily Card

July 29, 2026 Leave a comment

Hello Crafty Friends! Laurie here again! I am sharing My Birthday Lily Card using the Valley in Bloom Suite Collection by Stampin’ Up! I love this Suite, especially the beautiful Valley in Bloom Designer Series Paper so much that I made another card using this Suite and will share it at the end of this post.

The Details of My Birthday Lily Card

For my card, I wanted to use the DSP with the design along the 4 edges. I made this card for a swap and since I was making so many I wanted to maximize my DSP. So, I decided to cut each DSP vertically into 3” pieces and then I further cut these pieces into 1” strips. This allowed me to have four 3” pieces along the top and bottom of the DSP.

Once the DSP was cut, I layered it onto a Basic White mat with a slight gap between strips and then a Coastal Cabana mat. Tip: make sure your pieces are in the right order before adhering them down. Then, start with the two end strips followed by the centre strip to help with placement.

I embossed the Granny Apple Green card stock with the gorgeous Floral Spray 3D Embossing Folder which is back in stock! This was adhered to a Basic White card base.

Since I loved the DSP so much, I didn’t want to cover it up too much. So, I decided to use vellum and die cut it with one of the Spotlight on Nature Dies. I love that the DSP peeks through it!

Time to build the flowers! I brushed Costal Cabana Ink onto the Basic White flowers to give them a bit more dimension. These were adhered to the stem right over top of the flowers on the stem. The Granny Apple Green leaves were die cut and tucked behind the sentiment along with the stem.

The sentiment was heat embossed in white and die cut with the largest banner from the Stylish Shapes Dies.

A scattering of Shimmering Dots added more sparkle to my card.

Supplies:

Stamps/Bundles/Dies: Valley in Bloom Suite Collection (167951), Lily of the Valley Bundle (167943), Spotlight on Nature Dies (163580), Stylish Shapes Dies (159183)

Inks: VersaMark Ink (102283), Coastal Cabana (147097)

Paper: Basic White Thick Cardstock (159229), Granny Apple Green (146990), Coastal Cabana (131297), Basic White (166780), Valley in Bloom Designer Series Paper (167935), Vellum Specialty Paper (167099)

Accessories: Floral Spray 3D Embossing Folder (167946), Shimmering Dots (167949), Small Blending Brushes (160518), Basics Embossing Powder (165679), Embossing Additions Tool Kit (159971), Heat Tool (129053), Paper Trimmer (152392), Bone Folder (102300), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (144108), Stampin’ Seal (152813)

Measurements:

Thick Basic White:
- 5 ½” x 8 ½” scored 4 ¼”
Granny Apple Green:
- 5 ½” x 4 ¼”
- Scrap for Leaves
- Scrap for Stem
Coastal Cabana:
- 4 ½” x 3-3/8”
- Scrap for Sentiment
Basic White:
- 4-3/8” x 3 ¼”
- Scrap for Flowers
Vellum:
- 3 ½” x 3 ½”
Valley in Bloom Designer Series Paper:
- 4 ¼” x 3” trimmed in 1” strips along the 3” side

More Information on My Birthday Lily Card

Here is my other card using the same Suite, but with an arch from the Everyday Arches Dies (164629).

Another Birthday Card with Flowers on it — My Other Birthday Card

Measurements:

Costal Cabana:
- 5 ½” x 8 ½” scored 4 ¼”
Basic White:
- 5” x 3 ¾”
- Scrap for Stem
- Scrap for Sentiment
Granny Apple Green:
- 4-7/8’ x 3-5/8”
- Scrap for Leaves
Valley in Bloom Designer Series Paper:
- 4 ¼” x 3”

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Fairy Christmas Wishes Card

July 27, 2026 Leave a comment

Hello Crafty Friends! It’s Laurie here! It is Christmas in July! So, I am sharing my Fairy Christmas Wishes Card as my Design Team Inspiration Card for Conie Fong Art & Design using Molly’s Fairy Gift from Molly Fairy Christmas Bundle. This was one of the first images that I coloured as a Guest Design Team Member for Conie six years ago! I loved it and thought I would colour it again!

This bundle includes 8 images:

Image 1: Molly’s Fairy Gift (JPG format)
Image 2: Molly’s Fairy Gift – without squirrel (JPG format)
Image 3: Molly’s Fairy Gift – without wings (JPG format)
Image 4: Molly’s Fairy Gift – without wings and squirrel (JPG format)
Image 5: Molly’s Christmas Stocking (JPG format)
Image 6: Molly’s Christmas Stocking (PNG format)
Image 7: Molly’s Christmas Stocking – without wings (JPG format)
Image 8: Molly’s Christmas Stocking – without wings (PNG format)

The Details of My Fairy Christmas Wishes Card

For my card, I decided to colour her in the traditional Christmas colours of red and green to match the beautiful White Christmas Papers by Mintay. So, I used my Copic markers to colour her and her little friend. Once that was done, I added Star Dust Stickles to all the white trim and Clear Wink of Stella to her wings.

I decided to use a quarter rounder punch on the corners of the mats and papers to add interest. Then, I used the Holly Flourish and die cut it in Mossy Meadow. I snipped it apart so that I could have the flourish peeking out at the top right and bottom left corners. I always love to have my flourishes peeking out and wrapping around the top layers!

Next, I used a paper poinsettia to balance the sentiment from Bauble Gnome and Sentiment Bundle. The silver snowflake layered behind my sentiment added some sparkle to my card.

Finally, for embellishments, I added a scattering of Red Rhinestones.

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Copic Markers:

Skin: E000/E00/E21/E11/E04/R20
Hair: E18/E15/E13/E11
Reds: R39/R37/R35/R32
Greens: YG93/YG35/YG97
Wings: BG10/BG11/0/Clear Wink of Stella
Squirrel: E37/E35/E33/E31 (dark fur)
E31/E30/R20 (light fur)
Whites: BG10/BG11/Star Dust Stickles
Ground: E43/E41

Close Up of Girl and Squirrel — Close Up of Molly and Friend

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Card Recipe for My Fairy Christmas Wishes Card:

Molly Fairy Christmas Bundle, Conie Fong Art & Design
Bauble Gnome and Sentiment Bundle, Conie Fong Art & Design
Paper Basics – Stamper’s Select White Cardstock, Papertrey Ink
White Christmas 6” x 8” Paper Pad, Mintay Papers
Holly Flourish Die, Cheery Lynn Designs
Quarter Rounder Punch, Stampin’ Up!
Poinsettia, Prima Flowers
Silver Snowflake, My Stash
Manual Die Cutting Machine
Red Rhinestone Basic Jewels, Stampin’ Up
Clear Wink of Stella, Stampin’ Up!
Star Dust Stickles, Ranger
Paper Snips, Stampin’ Up!
Mossy Meadow and Poppy Parade Card Stock, Stampin’ Up!

Finished card size: 5 ½” x 5 ½”

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Hope you like my Design Team Inspiration Card using Molly’s Fairy Gift from Molly Fairy Christmas Bundle for Conie Fong Art & Design!

Thank you for stopping by!

Hugs,
Laurie

My Alternative Fun Fold Cards

July 15, 2026 2 Comments

Hello Crafty Friends! Laurie here again! I am sharing the last two of My Alternative Fun Fold Cards using the Lakeside Retreat April 2026 Paper Pumpkin Kit by Stampin’ Up! I made a total of 5 alternative cards that were all fun folds.

The Details of My Shadow Box Alternative Card

Since the Kit had a number of scenes, I decided to use the beach scene to create a shadow box card. So, I used two same size pieces of Misty Moonlight to create a front and back base and scored them both according to the measurements below.

A birthday card with a beach scene — Shadow Box Alternative Card

Once that was done, I used the score marks to centre the largest square from the Stylish Shapes Dies to create my window on one of the Misty Moonlight bases.

For my beach scene to fit, I had to trim it down to the measurements below. Then, I stamped the bullrushes on the right with the birds above them in Peaceful Pine and adhered it to the Misty Moonlight card base that I didn’t die cut. I added the Self-adhesive pebble embellishments on the left to balance the stamping.

Next, I adhered the two card bases together by only adding glue to the end panels. Then I adhered the striped strips to the front of the card where these panels were.

The sentiments were stamped on the appropriate pieces. The one was adhered to the Pecan Pie Board Ephemera. The other was popped up with the bike adhered behind it. The Wood Strip was trimmed down and popped up with the Pecan Pie Board Ephemera inserted beneath it. The oar was adhered directly to the Wood Strip.

Supplies of My Shadow Box Alternative Card:

Stamps: Lakeside Retreat April 2026 Paper Pumpkin Kit

Inks: Peaceful Pine (Kit)

Paper: Misty Moonlight (153081), Basic White (166780), Striped Card Base (Kit)

Accessories: Stylish Shapes Dies (159183), Self-adhesive pebble embellishments (Kit), Stampin’ Dimensionals (Kit), Paper Trimmer (152392), Bone Folder (102300), Stampin’ Seal (152813)

Measurements of My Shadow Box Alternative Card:

Misty Moonlight Card Base (2 Pieces):
- 4 ¼” x 5 ½” scored at ½”, 1”, 4 ½” and 5”
Basic White:
- 4” x 3 ¼” (Back)
Striped Card Base from Kit (2 Pieces):
- 4 ¼” x ½”
Beach Scene:
- Trimmed to 3 ½” x 3-3/8”
From Kit:
- Oar Ephemera
- Bike Ephemera
- Pecan Pie Board Ephemera
- 2 Sentiment Pieces
- Wood Strip trimmed to 3 ½” long
- Self-adhesive pebble embellishments

The Details of My Book Binding Alternative Card

For my final card, I decided to create a book binding card and thought the circle with the scene would fit perfectly on my card!

A birthday card with a cottage scene on it — My Book Binding Alternative Card

I stamped the bullrushes on the Wooden Card Base in opposite corners so that they would be peeking out from behind the circle. Next, I stamped the sentiments on the appropriate pieces.

A birthday card with a cabin on a lake — Book Binding Card

Then, it was time to build my card. I adhered the book part of the card on the inside so that only the right side opened. Next, I added the Misty Moonlight mats to the Wooden Card Base and the Striped Card Base and adhered them to the front of the card base. The circles were adhered down along with the sentiments and one oar. The life jacket and the other oar were popped up.

Supplies of My Book Binding Alternative Card:

Stamps: Lakeside Retreat April 2026 Paper Pumpkin Kit

Inks: Peaceful Pine (Kit)

Paper: Misty Moonlight (153081), Basic White (166780), Striped Card Base (Kit), Wooden Card Base (Kit)

Accessories: Self-adhesive pebble embellishments (Kit), Stampin’ Dimensionals (Kit), Paper Trimmer (152392), Bone Folder (102300), Stampin’ Seal (152813)

Measurements of My Book Binding Alternative Card:

Basic White Card Base:
- 4 ¼” x 11” scored at 4” and 5 ½”
Misty Moonlight (2 Pieces):
- 4-1/8” x 1-3/8”
- 4-1/8” x 3-7/8”
Striped Card Base from Kit:
- 4” x 1 ¼”
Wooden Card Base from Kit:
- 4” x 3 ¾”
From Kit:
- Oars Ephemera
- Pecan Pie Circle
- Life Jacket Ephemera
- Scene Circle
- 2 Sentiment Pieces

More Information on My Alternative Fun Fold Cards

This Kit included everything you needed to create nine beautiful cards that strike that perfect balance between “beautiful” and “masculine.” While they’re ideal for the men in your life, they’re certainly not limited to masculine designs. Here are the cards that the kit made.

3 masculine cards including 2 birthday cards and a Father's Day Card — Waterside Retreat April 2026 Paper Pumpkin Kit

I made 5 alternative fun fold cards including a Shadow Box, Book Binding, Dutch Door, Triple Fold Reveal and a Triple Faux Step card. I will be posting details to these cards in other blog post.

Dutch Door Card

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Dutch Door Alternative Card - A Birthday Card with a Cabin and Chair in Front — Dutch Door Alternative Card

Triple Faux Step Card

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Triple Faux Step Alternative Card - A Birthday Card with a riverside scene and chair — Triple Faux Step Alternative Card

Triple Fold Reveal Card

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A Father's Day Card with a chair and lake scene — Triple Fold Reveal Card

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Grad Accordion Alternative Card

July 3, 2026 2 Comments

Hello Crafty Friends! Laurie here again! I am sharing my Grad Accordion Alternative Card using the Sparkling Celebrations May 2026 Paper Pumpkin Kit by Stampin’ Up!

The Details of My Grad Accordion Alternative Card

I needed a grad card and thought this kit with the fireworks would make a fun accordion card! A special fun fold for a special grad!

So, I cut and scored my Basic White card base according to the measurements below. If you didn’t have a 12” x 12” piece of card stock, you could use 2 pieces of card stock that measure 7 ½” x 5 ½” and 7” x 5 ½” and adhere them together to create your 11-7/8” x 5 ½”. But I wanted to make it easy for me. So, I used one piece of Basic White card stock. Lol!

Once the card base was done, I used the Blue Sky Card Bases in the Kit to create my panels. You will need a full card base and part of another one. For the inside sentiment panel, I used a Coastal Cabana mat with a Basic White piece for the written area.

For the front panel, I popped up the Fireworks Cluster Ephemera and adhered the half firework behind it.

The sentiment from the retired Blue Ribbon Stamp Set was stamped in Misty Moonlight on the sentiment starburst provided in the Kit and then popped in behind the Fireworks Cluster Ephemera.

Next, I used the retired Playful Alphabet Dies for my Basic White “2026” and adhered them to the firework cluster.

For the inside panels, I popped up the smaller fireworks on two of them so that they can be seen when the card is closed and adhered the second half firework to the last panel.

The finishing touches were to add some diplomas, a grad hat and the gems that came in the Kit. I love the whimsical placement of the hat on the “0” of the year!

Supplies:

Stamps: Sparkling Celebrations May 2026 Paper Pumpkin Kit, Blue Ribbon Stamp Set (Retired)

Inks: Misty Moonlight (Kit)

Paper: Basic White (166780), Blue Sky Card Bases (Kit)

Accessories: Playful Alphabet Dies (Retired), Jolee’s Boutique Grad Cap N Diploma Stickers, Stampin’ Dimensionals (In Kit), Paper Trimmer (152392), Bone Folder (102300), Stampin’ Seal (152813)

Measurements:

Basic White:
- 5 ½” x 11-7/8” scored at 1 ¾”, 4 ¾” and 7-5/8”
- 2 ½” x 5-1/8”
- Scraps for Year
Blue Sky Card Base from Kit:
- 1 ½” x 5 ¼” (Small Panels: 2 Pieces)
- 2 ¾” x 5 ¼” (Larger Panels: 2 Pieces)
- 1 ¼” x 5 ¼” (Inside Panel Beside Sentiment)
Coastal Cabana:
- 2-5/8” x 5 ¼”
From Kit:
- Fireworks Cluster Ephemera
- 2 x Half Fireworks Ephemera
- 2 Small Fireworks Ephemera
- Sentiment Starburst
- Silver Gem Embellishments

More Information on My Grad Accordion Alternative Card

This Kit included everything you needed to create nine beautiful cards. The Sparkling Celebrations Paper Pumpkin Kit gives you all the consumable supplies you need to create charming, silver-foiled cards that are ideal for larger gatherings or when you simply want extras on hand.

Three card for celebrations — Sparkling Celebrations May 2026 Paper Pumpkin Kit

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My Orchid Birthday Card

June 24, 2026 Leave a comment

Hello Crafty Friends! It’s Laurie here! I am sharing My Orchid Birthday Card as my Design Team Inspiration Card for Conie Fong Art & Design using Moonflower from Leilani and Moonflower Lullaby.

The Details of My Orchid Birthday Card

For my card, I thought she would make a beautiful birthday card for a special someone! So, I coloured Moonflower with my Copic markers. This was the first time colouring such fancy orchids. I watched a class by Alyce from Kit & Clowder on how to colour such details on them. To add a bit of sparkle and shimmer, I added some Clear Wink of Stella to the orchids and dots of a White Gelly Roll Pen to her lips. Once she was coloured, I used my Brother Scan & Cut to cut her out.

I thought an easy faux fun fold would add a nice surprise for the recipient. So, I trimmed 1 ½” off the right side of the front to allow the inside Secret Garden paper to peek through to the front. I also used the same paper pack, but a different paper for the front flap.

Next, for my focal point, I decided to add a Gorgeous Grape die cut frame with some pretty paper behind her to create some visual interest. In addition to that, I tucked in some Mossy Meadow leafy vines around her. The sentiment was hot foiled in Rose Gold and die cut out. Love the shimmer of foiling!

Finally, for embellishments, I added a scattering of Champagne rhinestones.

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Copic Markers:

Skin: E000/E00/E21/E11/E04/R20
Hair: E49/E47/E44/E43
Eyes: G99/G94/G21/C3/C0/0
Lips: R81/RV00/White Gelly Roll Pen
Greens: G99/G94/G21
Purples: V17/V15/V12
Yellows: Y38/Y15/Y11
Orchids: Y11/Y15/Y38/RV09/RV04/R83/R81/RV00/Clear Wink of Stella

Close Up of Girl with Orchids in Hair — Close Up of Moonflower

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Card Recipe for My Orchid Birthday Card:

Leilani and Moonflower Lullaby, Conie Fong Art & Design
Paper Basics – Stamper’s Select White Cardstock, Papertrey Ink
Secret Garden 6” x 6” Paper Pad, P13
Scalloped Contour Dies, Stampin’ Up!
Simple Strips – Birthday, Taylored Expressions
Simple Strips Die, Taylored Expressions
Rose Gold Foil, My Stash
Mini Minc Machine, Heidi Swapp
Fanciful Flourish Die, Cheery Lynn Designs
Manual Die Cutting Machine
Brother Scan & Cut
Champagne Basic Rhinestone Jewels, Stampin’ Up
White Gelly Roll Pen, Sakura
Clear Wink of Stella, Stampin’ Up!

Basic White, Gorgeous Grape and Mossy Meadow Card Stock, Stampin’ Up!

Finished card size: 5 ½” x 4 ¼”

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Hope you like my Design Team Inspiration Card using Moonflower from Leilani and Moonflower Lullaby for Conie Fong Art & Design!

Thank you for stopping by!

Hugs,
Laurie

Father’s Day Alternative Card

June 17, 2026 8 Comments

Hello Crafty Friends! Laurie here again! I am sharing my Father’s Day Alternative Card using the Lakeside Retreat April 2026 Paper Pumpkin Kit by Stampin’ Up! I made a total of 5 alternative cards that were all fun folds.

For my card, I was inspired by a video that Connie Stewart from Simply Simple Stamping did recently, but I decided to use this Paper Pumpkin. If you wish to find out more about her cards, please click here.

The Details of My Father’s Day Alternative Card

I really enjoyed making this card my own by using the Paper Pumpkin Kit! I built the card exactly to Connie’s Instructions using Pecan Pie to match my papers, but from there I changed things up.

For the front Mini Card, I used a piece of the wood grain card base as my background. Then, I stamped my sentiment in the sentiment piece provided in the kit. This was mounted onto the Pecan Pie Board Ephemera. Next, I built my chair using some scraps of Country Woods DSP and added Peaceful Pine accessories. I thought having the sign hang from one of the oars ephemera would look neat.

For the Dock Scene, I stamped the birds and the bullrushes and added the Self-adhesive pebble embellishments. To balance this, I added the trimmed down strip of plaid included in the Kit.

Inside of Card showing Dock and Beach Scene — Inside of Front Card

The beach scene was trimmed down, stamped with the birds and adhered to the inside of the Mini Card.

Inside of Card showing first Sentiment — Inside of Mini Card

For the inside of my card, I added a trimmed down Plaid Card Base on one side and a strip of Envelope on the other. The “Relax” sentiment from the Relaxing Waterside Bundle and the bullrushes were stamped on the Basic White Mini Card.

Next, I stamped the larger Basic White with more bullrushes and another sentiment from the Relaxing Waterside Bundle to complete my card within a card.

Supplies of My Father’s Day Alternative Card:

Stamps: Lakeside Retreat April 2026 Paper Pumpkin Kit, Relaxing Waterside Bundle (167928)

Inks: Peaceful Pine (Kit)

Paper: Basic White (166780), Peaceful Pine (167691), Pecan Pie (161717), Country Woods Designer Series Paper (163393), Wood and Scene Card Bases (Kit)

Accessories: Self-adhesive pebble embellishments (In Kit), Stampin’ Dimensionals (In Kit), Paper Trimmer (152392), Bone Folder (102300), Stampin’ Seal (152813)

Measurements of My Father’s Day Alternative Card:

Pecan Pie:
- 9 ¾” x 5 ½”, scored at 1 ¼” and 5 ½”
- 6” x 3”, scored at 3” (Mini Card)
Basic White:
- 1 ½” x 2 ¾” (Mini Card Inside)
- 5 ¼” x 4” (Inside)
Card Bases from Kit:
- 5 ¼” x 4” (Dock Scene – Front)
- 2 ¾” x 2 ¾” (Wood – Mini Card Front)
- 5 ¼” x 4” (Plaid – Inside)
- 2 ¾” x 2 ¾” (Beach Scene – Mini Card Inside)
Envelope:
- 5 ¼” x 1” (2 Pieces)
Country Woods Designer Series Paper:
- Scraps for Chair
Peaceful Pine:
- Scraps for Chair Accessories
From Kit:
- Oar Ephemera
- Pecan Pie Board Ephemera
- Sentiment Piece
- Plaid Strip trimmed to ¾” x 5 ¼”
- Self-adhesive pebble embellishments

More Information on My Father’s Day Alternative Card

I made 5 alternative fun fold cards including a Shadow Box, Book Binding, Dutch Door, Triple Fold Reveal and a Triple Faux Step card. I will be posting details to these cards in other blog post.

Dutch Door Card

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Triple Faux Step Card

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Shadow Box Card

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A birthday card with a lakeside scene — Shadow Box Card

Book Binding Card

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Dutch Door Alternative Card

June 12, 2026 2 Comments

Hello Crafty Friends! Laurie here again! I am sharing my Dutch Door Alternative Card using the Lakeside Retreat April 2026 Paper Pumpkin Kit by Stampin’ Up! I made a total of 5 alternative cards that were all fun folds.

The Details of My Dutch Door Alternative Card

For my alternative card, I thought I would make a fun Dutch Door card. The scene on the circle that comes in the Kit was perfect for this type of card!

So, I cut and scored my Basic White card bases according to the measurements below. I adhered the smaller piece to the inside of the larger piece making sure to line up the centre panel with the bottom. Once you add the mat and sentiment piece to the inside, you will not notice the seam.

Next, I trimmed down my card bases and matted them with 1/8” mat of Misty Moonlight. I loved how the mat adds a nice finishing touch.

Then, I adhered the scene to the Pecan Pie mat the came in the Kit. This was popped up on the top flap. I stamped and added the sentiment from the Relaxing Waterside Bundle. I die cut the Adirondak chair from the Relaxing Waterside Dies using Pecan Pie Two-Tone Cardstock. This allowed me to use the two different sides to add visual interest. One for the seat and the lighter side for the chair back. I slightly overlapped the finished chair with the sentiment. The life jacket was popped up and used to balance out the chair.

For the inside, I stamped the “Happy Birthday” sentiment from the Kit. The bullrushes from the Kit were stamped full and then off twice to add dimension. This was then matted onto a Misty Moonlight 1/8” mat to mirror the mats on the front.

All that was left was to add the Faux Bronze Pentagons.

Supplies of My Dutch Door Alternative Card:

Stamps: Lakeside Retreat April 2026 Paper Pumpkin Kit, Relaxing Waterside Bundle (167928)

Inks: Peaceful Pine (Kit)

Paper: Basic White (166780), Misty Moonlight (153081), Pecan Pie Two-Tone Cardstock (166688), Card Bases (Kit)

Accessories: Faux Bronze Pentagons (166931), Stampin’ Dimensionals (In Kit), Paper Trimmer (152392),Bone Folder (102300), Stampin’ Seal (152813), Paper Snips

Measurements of My Dutch Door Alternative Card:

Basic White:
- 8 ¼” x 4 ¼” score at 2 ¾”
- 2 ¾” x 8 ½” scored at 2-1/8” and 6-3/8”
- 5 ¼” x 4” (Inside)
Misty Moonlight:
- 2-5/8” x 4-1/8” (Top Flap)
- 2-5/8” x 2” (Bottom Flaps: 2 Pieces)
- 5-3/8” x 4-1/8” (Inside)
Pecan Pie Two-Tone:
- 2 ¾” x 2 ¼” (Use Darker side)
- 2 ¼” x 1 ½” (Use Lighter Side)
Card Bases from Kit:
- 2 ½” x 4” (Wood)
- 2 ½” x 1-7/8” (Blue Stripe: 2 Pieces)
From Kit:
- Life Jacket Ephemera
- Sentiment Piece
- Pecan Pie Circle
- Scene Circle

More Information on My Dutch Door Alternative Card

I made 5 alternative fun fold cards including a Shadow Box, Book Binding, Dutch Door, Triple Fold Reveal and Triple Faux Step card. I will be posting details to these cards in another blog post.

Triple Faux Step Card

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Shadow Box Card

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Book Binding Card

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Triple Fold Reveal Card

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You will find the items listed above in my online store.

Triple Faux Step Alternative Card

June 9, 2026 10 Comments

Hello Crafty Friends! Laurie here again! I am sharing my Triple Step Faux Alternative Card using the Lakeside Retreat April 2026 Paper Pumpkin Kit by Stampin’ Up! I made a total of 5 alternative cards that were all fun folds.

My Template

For this alternative card, I saw a video that made a triple faux step card that was 5” x 7”, but I wanted to make an A2 version. So, I created my own by designing a template using a recycled paper bag.

I started with a three step card base and scored it according to the measurements below. Then, I went with a regular 3” wide central panel, but I trimmed the 8 ½” height down by 1/8” since the front sits inside the first step. This allowed it to fit into a regular envelope. Otherwise, it would be too tall…I learned this from trial and by error. Lol! This central panel was scored in half. The two side panels were 1” wide and scored according to the measurements below. This gives you a very slight gap between all the panels when adhered to the card base.

The Details of My Triple Faux Step Alternative Card

Now that I had all my card base pieces cut and scored, I decorated them with the Scene Card Base from the Paper Pumpkin Kit, But you could use the Waterside Retreat DSP instead. I used both the front and back of the card base from the Kit.

For the front scene, I trimmed ¼” off the bottom of the card front. I wanted more sky to show in the central panel while allowing the scenes to line up across the panels. Then, I trimmed ¾” off each side which left the 2 ¾” for the central part. Next, I trimmed down each panel to the height I wanted using the measurements below.

For the Plaid Card Back, I turned it horizontally to cut my pieces for the front of the steps. I was able to get the two larger pieces cut from the back. The front step was the plaid strip that was included in the kit trimmed down to fit (¾” x 5 ¼”).

Next, I embossed the Peaceful Pine strips for the back of the steps with the Forever Plaid 3D Embossing Folder. I also matted all my “scenes” and “plaid” pieces with a 1/8” mat of Peaceful Pine card stock.

Now, that all my pieces were cut, I stamped the “Happy Birthday” sentiment and the birds on the central panel using the Kit’s Stamp Set. I also stamped the “This is Your Day” Sentiment and the inside using the Relaxing Waterside Stamp Set.

Then, I adhered all the pieces together including the inside pieces. Note: Adhere the back of the central panel to the back of large step and the front to the front of the middle step. Adhere small panels to back of the middle step and to the front of the small step.

Finally, I die cut the Adirondak chair from the Relaxing Waterside Dies using Pecan Pie Two-Tone Cardstock. This allowed me to use the two different sides to add visual interest. One for the seat and the lighter side for the chair back. I added some Peaceful Pine accents to the chair to tie in my colour scheme. In addition to this, I added some Garden Green bullrushes with darker Pecan Pie cattails.

All that was left was to add the ephemera and Self-adhesive pebble embellishments.

Supplies:

Stamps: Lakeside Retreat April 2026 Paper Pumpkin Kit, Relaxing Waterside Bundle (167928)

Inks: Peaceful Pine (Kit)

Paper: Basic White (166780), Peaceful Pine (167691), Pecan Pie Two-Tone Cardstock (166688), Garden Green (102584), Scene Card Base (Kit)

Accessories: Forever Plaid 3D Embossing Folder (164049), Self-adhesive pebble embellishments (In Kit), Stampin’ Dimensionals (In Kit), Paper Trimmer (152392), Bone Folder (102300), Stampin’ Seal (152813)

Close Up of Chair — Close Up of Adirondak Chair

Measurements:

Basic White:
- 5 ½” x 11” scored at 3”, 6”, 7 ½”, 9” and 10”
- 3” x 8-3/8” scored at 4-3/16” (Centre Step)
- 7” x 1” scored at 3 ½” (2 Pieces)
- 2-5/8” x 5-1/8” (Inside)
Peaceful Pine:
- 2-7/8” x 5-3/8” (2 Pieces – for front and back of Large Step)
- 1-3/8” x 5-3/8” (2 Pieces – for front and back of Medium Step)
- 7/8” x 5-3/8” (2 Pieces – for front and back of Small Step)
- 3-5/8” x 7/8” x (2 Pieces – for 2 side panels)
- 4” x 2-7/8” (Centre Step)
- 2 ¾” x 5 ¼” (Inside)
- Scraps for chair
Garden Green:
- Scraps for Bullrushes
Pecan Pie Two-Tone:
- 2 ¾” x 2 ¼” (Use Darker side)
- 2 ¼” x 1 ½” (Use Lighter Side)
- Scrap for Bullrushes
Scene Card Base from Kit:
- 3 ½” x ¾” (Scene – Left Side)
- 3-7/8” x 2 ¾” (Scene – Centre)
- 3 ½” x ¾” (Scene- Right Side)
- 2 ¾” x 5 ¼” (Plaid)
- 1 ¼” x 5 ¼” (Plaid)
From Kit:
- Fish Ephemera
- Misty Moonlight Board Ephemera
- Wood Grain Piece trimmed down
- 2 Sentiment Pieces
- Plaid Strip trimmed to ¾” x 5 ¼”
- Self-adhesive pebble embellishments

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I made 5 alternative fun fold cards including a Shadow Box, Book Binding, Dutch Door, Triple Fold Reveal and this Triple Faux Step card. I will be posting details to these cards in another blog post.

Shadow Box Card

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Book Binding Card

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Dutch Door Card

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A card with a cabin on the lake — Dutch Door Card

Triple Fold Reveal Card

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My “Mine” Birthday Card

June 2, 2026 Leave a comment

“Mine” Birthday Card - Birthday card with a burger, fries and a seagull — “Mine” Birthday Card

Hello Crafty Friends! Laurie here again! I am sharing My “Mine” Birthday Card using several retired Stampin’ Up! sets including Bistro Burger Bundle, Friendly Seagulls, and Conversation Bubbles Bundle. I used these 3 retired Stampin’ Up! Stamps Sets and the current Waterside Retreat DSP to create a card for my brother’s birthday! Have to love it when an idea comes to fruition and it turns out just like you envisioned! Yay!

The Details of My “Mine” Birthday Card

For my card, I chose a double z-fold design featuring the Waterside Retreat DSP as the backdrop.

I stamped images on Willow White Card Stock and coloured them with my Blends. This was my first time using Willow White, and I loved it! It’s smooth and ideal for blending inks, so I’ll use it for my Blends colouring moving forward.

There was a lot of colouring involved. So, here is a list of the colours I used and for which items:

Golden Glow: Bun and Fires
Pecan Pie: Meat Patty
Old Olive: Lettuce
Granny Apple Green: Pickles
Poppy Parade: Tomatoes
Pumpkin Pie: Cheese, Seagulls Beaks and Feet
Gray Granite: Seagulls
Light Smoky Slate and Color Lifter: White on Birds

Once the colouring was done, it was time to die cut the images out. I fussy cut the seagulls out with my Paper Snips.

To create my card, I used the measurements below to score the card base and the “picnic table” for my accoutrements. I utilized the Country Woods DSP for the cutting board and knife handle. For the cutting board, I trimmed it with my Paper Snips on the left side to fit my card front.

I piled the burger and fries onto the cutting board with a container of ketchup made out of Vellum and Poppy Parade card stock. For the knife’s blade, I used a scrap of Galvanized Metallic Paper, but you could use Silver Foil Paper too.

I decided to use a toothpick for the flag in the burger to make it sturdy since it had no support.

I added the Seagulls with two of them having conversation bubbles. For the “MINE” I used the Stampin’ Journaling Pen and just wrote it in. This was my homage to “Finding Nemo” with all the seagulls shouting it. Makes me laugh just thinking about it!

As a finishing touch I added a final sentiment matted in Misty Moonlight to the front with a Poppy Parade pepper to add interest.

Supplies:

Stamps/Bundles/Dies: Bistro Burger Bundle (Retired), Friendly Seagulls (Retired), Conversation Bubbles Bundle (Retired)

Inks: Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad (132708)

Paper: Misty Moonlight (153081), Basic White (166780), White Willow (166703), Poppy Parade (119793), Vellum Specialty Paper (167099), Country Woods Designer Series Paper (163393), Waterside Retreat Designer Series Paper (167920), Galvanized Metallic Paper (Retired)

Accessories: Golden Glow Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack (167682), Pecan Pie Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack (161674), Old Olive Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack (154892), Granny Apple Green Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack (154885), Poppy Parade Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack (154958), Pumpkin Pie Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack (154897), Gray Granite Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack (154886), Smoky Slate Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack (154904), Stampin’ Blends Color Lifter (144608), Stampin’ Paper Trimmer (152392), Bone Folder (102300), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (144108), Stampin’ Seal (152813), Mini Glue Dots (103683), Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755), Stampin’ Journaling Pens (166647), Paper Snips, Toothpick

Measurements:

Misty Moonlight:
- 5 ½” x 8 ½” scored at 2-1/8” and 4 ¼”
- 1 ¼” x 1 ¼” (Word Bubble)
- 3-1/8” x 5/8” (Sentiment)
Basic White
- 5-1/8” x 2”
- ½” x 3” (Sentiment)
- Scraps for Bird Sentiments
White Willow 12” x 12” Cardstock:
- 2 ½” x 2 ½” (Burger)
- 1 ½” x 2 ½” (Fries)
- 1 ½” x 1 ½” (3 Birds)
- ½” x 1 ½” (Pickle)
Poppy Parade:
- Scraps for Pepper, Ketchup and Flag
Vellum:
- Scrap for Ketchup Container
Galvanized Metallic Paper:
- Scrap for Knife
Country Woods 12” x 12” Designer Series Paper:
- 1” x 4 ¼” (trimmed down to fit front)
- Scrap for Knife Handle
Waterside Retreat 12” x 12” Designer Series Paper:
- 5-3/8” x 2” (2 pieces)
- 5-3/8” x 4-1/8”
- 1 ½” x 8 ½” scored at 4 ¼” and 6-3/8” (Picnic Table)

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Ewe Are My Sunshine Card

May 23, 2026 Leave a comment

Hello Crafty Friends! Laurie here again! I am sharing my Ewe Are My Sunshine Card using the Woolly Friends Stamp Set by Stampin’ Up! I love that this Bundle comes with a punch for the lamb that you can dress up with a bow or a bell!

The Details of My Ewe Are My Sunshine Card

This card was created for a swap, and I thought an interactive card with an Action Wobble for the head would be fun!

So, I stamped both the head and the body of the ewe in Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad and punched them out. You could colour it, but I decided that I wanted the wobble to be the focus. I trimmed down the Mini Action Wobble that I bought on Amazon with my Paper Snips to fit and adhered it to the head.

Next, I stamped in Gray Granite the Basic White background piece all over with the cute little butterfly stamp to add some interest. I went with Gray Granite since it is light and wouldn’t distract from the focal point.

Then, I stamped the tulips in Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad, Poppy Parade and Old Olive. The sentiment was heat embossed in white onto a Poppy Parade flag from the Stylish Shapes Dies.

Once the Old Olive Mat and Cute as a Bug Designer Series Paper banners were die cut and adhered together, I added a top strip of Poppy Parade that I embossed with the Ladybug Picnic 3D Embossing Folder. To finish off my banner, I added some Linen Thread that I wrapped around twice and tied in a knot.

All that was left was to add the elements to my focal point. I tucked in the stamped tulips behind the die cut circle of the Cute as a Bug DSP making sure to line up the left side with the DSP on the banner. Next, goes the die cut circle off to the right overhanging the banner. I popped up the body of the ewe so that I could tuck in the embossed sentiment. The head with the wobble was added last.

The finishing touch was to add a sweet ladybug epoxy shape to the focal point and two waterdrop epoxy shapes to the Poppy Parade strip near the Linen knot.

Instructions:

Cut and score Poppy Parade card base
Stamp the Ewe in Black and punch out
Add trimmed down Mini Action Wobble to head
Stamp Basic White with Gray Granite and adhere to Poppy Parade card base
Stamp tulips on Basic White piece
Emboss sentiment on Poppy Parade die cut flag
Die cut Old Olive and DSP with the eighth and seventh smallest Banner Dies and adhere together
Emboss Poppy Parade Strip and adhere to banner
Wrap Linen thread twice around banner at the top and tie in knot on left side
Adhere banner to the card base
Adhere Tulips piece to the banner
Glue die cut circle over tulip piece
Pop up body of ewe
Tuck in embossed sentiment behind the body
Add head with Action Wobble
Add epoxy shapes

Supplies:

Stamps/Bundles/Dies: Woolly Friends Bundle (166888), Party Banners Dies (165264), Stylish Shapes Dies (159183)

Inks: VersaMark Ink (102283), Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad (132708), Gray Granite Classic Stampin’ Pad (147118), Poppy Parade Classic Stampin’ Pad (147050), Old Olive Classic Stampin’ Pad (147090)

Paper: Poppy Parade (119793), Basic White (166780), Old Olive (100702), Cute as a Bug 12” x 12” Designer Series Paper (166994)

Accessories: Ladybug Picnic 3D Embossing Folder (167478), Ladybug Garden Epoxy Shapes (167005), Linen Thread (104199), Basics Embossing Powder (165679), Embossing Additions Tool Kit (159971), Heat Tool (129053), Paper Trimmer (152392), Bone Folder (102300), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (144108), Stampin’ Seal (152813), Paper Snips, Mini Action Wobble (Amazon)

Close Up of Shoep — Close Up of Focal Point

Measurements:

Poppy Parade:
- 5 ½” x 8 ½” scored 4 ¼”
- 1” x 3 ½” (Top of Banner)
- Scrap for Sentiment
Basic White:
- 5 ¼” x 4”
- 1” x 1 ½” (Tulips)
- Scraps for Ewe
Old Olive:
- 4 ½” x 3 ½”
Cute as a Bug Designer Series Paper:
- 4 ¼” x 3 ¼”
- 2 ½” x 2 ½”

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