My Relaxing Waterside Card

My Relaxing Waterside Card - a Masculine Birthday Card with an Adirondak Chair
My Relaxing Waterside Card

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

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My Delicate Hello Card

My Delicate Hello Card - Floral Card Displaying Layers
My Delicate Hello Card

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.

First Layer of Card
First Layer of 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.

Inside of Card
Inside of Card

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.

Just a Note Cards - 4 cards with flowers
Just a Note Cards

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.

It’s Your Day Card - A birthday card with flowers on it
It’s Your Day Card

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.

Elegantly Blue 2026 Calendars - 3 calendars in blue and white
Elegantly Blue 2026 Calendars

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

My Jingle Jolly Christmas Card - A Christmas Card with a Girl Hanging Ornaments on a Christmas Tree
My Jingle Jolly Christmas Card

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

My Nature’s Symphony Card - a fun fold masculine card with leaves on it.
My Nature’s Symphony Card

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.

Front of Card
Front of Card

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.

Card Layers
Card Layers

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.

Small Inside Card Opened
Small Inside Card Opened

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.

Card Laid Flat
Card Laid Flat

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.

Top View of Card
Top View of Card

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

Close Up of Focal Point
Close Up of Focal Point

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.

Creative Fold Template
Creative Fold Template

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.