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Beautiful Valentine Cards

February 11, 2026 Leave a comment

Hello Crafty Friends! Laurie here again! I am sharing my Beautiful Valentine Cards using the Special Delivery January 2026 Paper Pumpkin Kit by Stampin’ Up! I made 5 alternative cards including 3 with fun folds and 2 as regular cards.

But, first, here are the three cards that the kit makes. Craft the prettiest handmade valentines with the Special Delivery Paper Pumpkin Kit! These charming floral cards are perfect for sweet messages to friends and loved ones, with gold foil and nostalgic postage stamp designs to make every note feel special.

Special Delivery January 2026 Paper Pumpkin Kit - 3 Valentine cards — Special Delivery January 2026 Paper Pumpkin Kit

The Details of My Beautiful Valentine Cards

My Gate Fold Card

For my card, I used one of the note cards in the kit but scored it at 1-7/8” and 5-5/8” to create my gate. Next, I cut apart a blue envelope from the kit to decorate the front of my card. I trimmed down the front of the envelope so that the address label was centred. I kept 2 strips of leftover envelope for the inside of my card.

A blue Valentine card with blue flowers — My Gate Fold Card

For my focal point, I used the blue flowers ephemera and centred it in the address label. I stamped the “Love Heart” sentiment in Blueberry Bushel and used a circle die to cut it out. Then, I used a Spotlight in Nature die to die cut a Blueberry Bushel mat. A scattering of Rhinestones added sparkle.

For the inside gate part, I used the postage die from the Beautiful Blooms Add-on Dies to die cut a Basic White piece on which I stamped the sentiment and roses from the Kit. This was matted with a Blueberry Bushel mat. A strip of the envelope was tucked in behind this to tie in the front.

Since the original fold for the card was on the inside, I added a Blueberry Bushel mat to cover it up. Then, I stamped the sentiment on Basic White and added a strip of the envelope making sure that it lined up with the strip on the inside gate part.

Supplies:

Stamps: January 2026 Special Delivery Paper Pumpkin Kit

Inks: Blueberry Bushel (147138)

Paper: Basic White (166780), Blueberry Bushel (146968), Blue Envelope in Kit

Accessories: Rhinestone Basic Jewels (144220), Beautiful Blooms Add-on Dies (168666), Stylish Shapes Dies (159183), Spotlight on Nature Dies (163580), Bone Folder (102300), Stampin’ Dimensionals (In Kit), Adhesive Roll (In Kit)

Measurements:

Basic White: (3 Pieces)
- 3 ¾” x 2 ½”
- 4 ¾” x 3 ½”
- Scrap for Sentiment
Blueberry Bushel: (4 Pieces)
- 4-7/8” x 3-5/8” (2 Pieces)
- 4” x 2 ¾”
- Scrap for Sentiment
Envelope:
- 3 ¾” x 3 ½” (Front)
- 3/8” x 3 ½”
- 3/8” x 1-7/9”
Note Card Base from Kit:
- Scored at 1-7/8” and 5-5/8”
From Kit:
- Blue Flowers Ephemera

My Bridge Card

For my next alternative card, I decided to create a bridge card using the pink plaid card base from the Kit. The floral postage ephemera was perfect for this kind of card! So, I cut the front at 1” and 4 ½” up to the fold to create my 3 panels.

A pink Valentine card with flowers — My Bridge Card

Next, I stamped my “Love Heart” sentiments in various places while I had the floral ephemera in place. Then, I used the Foam Adhesive Sheets to die cut a Poppy Parade “Beautiful” from the Beautiful Blooms Add-on Dies. I only added 2 popped up flowers to my card front and reserved the other one for the inside.

Inside Panel of Card — Inside Panel of Bridge Card

Once the front was done, it was time to work on the inside panel. Again, I stamped the “Love Heart” sentiments but made sure they were hidden when the card was closed. I used the postage die from the Beautiful Blooms Add-on Dies to die cut a Garden Green piece for my background. I decorated it with 2 postage stamp ephemeras and the remaining flower.

For the inside, I placed strips of leftover envelope from the prior card and placed them on either side. Then, I stamped the 2 sentiment stamps to complete my card.

Supplies:

Stamps: January 2026 Special Delivery Paper Pumpkin Kit

Inks: Poppy Parade (In Kit)

Paper: Poppy Parade (119793), Garden Green (102584)

Accessories: Beautiful Blooms Add-on Dies, Bone Folder (102300), Foam Adhesive Sheets (152815), Stampin’ Dimensionals (In Kit), Adhesive Roll (In Kit)

Close up of Flowers — Close up of Focal Point

Measurements:

Poppy Parade:
- Scrap for Sentiment
Blue Envelope:
- 4-1/8”x 1-1/8” (2 Pieces)
Garden Green:
- 3 ¾” x 2 ½”
Card Base from Kit:
- Cut front at 1” and 4 ½” up to the fold
From Kit:
- 3 Flower Ephemeras
- 2 Postage Stamp Ephemeras

My Easel Card

For my next alternative card using the January 2026 Special Delivery Paper Pumpkin Kit, I made an easel card.

Easel Card - a card with postage stamps and flowers — Easel Card

For this card, I used the leftover frame from the punched out postage ephemera. I love this idea of repurposing pieces that would otherwise be thrown out!

First, I created my card base according to the measurements below. Then, I added a Poppy Parade mat and a stamped Bubble Bath mat so that the stamping would show through the empty spots in the frame.

Next, I decided to use the leftover postage ephemeras from the card above but popped them up from the frame. I placed 4 of them in their matching spots but I moved the small rose one to give support to my “Beautiful” die cut. To add interest and fill in space, I added a heart puffy sticker from the Softest Spring Mix & Match Puffy Stickers above the “Beautiful” sentiment.

Finally, for the inside, I used a leftover strip from the blue envelope and matted it with Poppy Parade. “Sending Love” was stamped on a circle from the kit and popped up.

Supplies:

Stamps: January 2026 Special Delivery Paper Pumpkin Kit

Inks: Poppy Parade (In Kit)

Paper: Thick Basic White (159229), Poppy Parade (119793), Bubble Bath (161718)

Accessories: Beautiful Blooms Add-on Dies, Softest Spring Mix & Match Puffy Stickers (166986), Bone Folder (102300), Foam Adhesive Sheets (152815), Stampin’ Dimensionals (In Kit), Adhesive Roll (In Kit)

Measurements:

Basic White Card Base:
- 10 ½” x 4-5/8” scored at 2-5/8” and 5 ¼”
Poppy Parade:
- 5-1/8” x 4 ½”
- 1-1/8” x 4-3/8”
- Scrap for Sentiment
Bubble Bath:
- 5” x 4-3/8”
Blue Envelope:
- 1” x 4-3/8”
From Kit:
- White Rectangle
- 4 Postage Stamps Ephemera
- Sentiment Circle
- Leftover Frame from Postage Stamps

My Other Alternative Cards

Here are my other alternative cards that created using the Special Delivery January 2026 Paper Pumpkin Kit. These final cards are regular card bases using the elements from the Kit with the addition of card stock and the Beautiful Blooms Add-on Dies.

My Sketch Card

Stampin’ Up! has a sketch challenge going on and I thought the postage stamps ephemera lent themselves to it. #CreativeChallengeSU

Sketch for card design — Stampin’ Up! Sketch

I used one of the card bases and added a strip from one of the green envelopes to the top of my card. To add interest, I added a die cut gold “Beautiful” and a thin gold border to my header. Then, I layered the ephemera according to the sketch. I decided to add some gold embossed “Love Heart” sentiments as the smaller elements in the sketch. These were punched out with a 1” punch from my stash. I also gold embossed the “Happy Valentine’s” sentiment. Lots of golden accents for this card!

Puppy Valentine Card

For my last alternative card, my puppy literally ate part of my card! Lol! I was working on my cards and noticed that my puppy was chewing! I had dropped the green leaves and he discovered them. The top is a photo of what was left of it after he snacked on it.

So, it became part of one of my alternative cards! I kept the background the same as the card in the kit but added a Garden Green backdrop to my rose. For the rose, I cut the bottom row of petals off, glued them down and then used dimensionals to pop up the central part. It gave it a fun 3D look!

Valentine Card with a rose on it — Puppy Valentine Card

Then, I tucked in the remaining leaves around the rose. I used the Foam Adhesive Sheets to die cut a poppy Parade “Beautiful” from the Beautiful Blooms Add-on Dies. Can you tell I love this die cut word! I used it on 4 of my 5 alternative cards! Lol!

As a finishing touch I added a butterfly puffy sticker from the Softest Spring Mix & Match Puffy Stickers.

More Information on My Beautiful Valentine Cards

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Watercolor Thank you Cards

January 29, 2026 6 Comments

Hello Crafty Friends! Laurie here again! I am sharing my Watercolor Thank you Cards using the Watercolor in Bloom December 2025 Paper Pumpkin Kit by Stampin’ Up! I made 11 alternative cards including 7 with fun folds and 4 as regular cards. So, I thought I would share details of the three more complex fun folds here. I have included at the end, a brief description of the other cards as well.

But, first, here are the three cards that the kit makes. Immerse yourself in lush botanicals and an evocative palette of deep blues and greens with the Watercolor in Bloom Paper Pumpkin Kit! These stunning cards showcase lovely layers and eye-catching copper accents, with sentiment stamps that make it easy to personalize your greetings. Whether you’re expressing gratitude or reaching out to a loved one, your message is sure to be unforgettable when it arrives in one of these gorgeous cards!

Three Floral Thank You Cards — Watercolor in Bloom December 2025 Paper Pumpkin Kit

The Details of My Watercolor Thank You Cards

My Twisty Thank You Card

For my card, I used a 5 ½” x 11” Basic White card base and scored it according to the measurements below. Then, I layered a Night of Navy mat with a Shaded Spruce mat. The final layer was the envelope from the Kit trimmed down to fit.

For my focal point, I used a leftover card base from the kit and matted it with Night of Navy. The sentiment was stamped and die cut out with one of the Spotlight on Nature Dies. To add visual interest, I added a Garden Green leafy vine from the Nature’s Symphony Dies and popped up some flowers from the Abundant Joy Add-on Dies. The finishing touch were some copper sequins that came in the kit.

Close Up of Sentiment — Close Up of Focal Point

Inside of My Twisty Thank You Card

Now, for the inside! I decided to use the Eyelet 3D Embossing Folder to emboss the Basic White strips. These were layered onto Shaded Spruce mats.

Once that was done, it was time to add my tags. I die cut them twice. Once using the card bases and then again with Shaded Spruce and adhered them together. The sentiment was stamped and die cut with a rectangle from the Textured Notes Dies and adhered to the Shaded Spruce side. Some Baker’s Twine from my stash finished them.

To adhere them correctly, it is best to have the inside of the card fully opened. This will help to get the sentiment facing the correct way. I learned the hard way! It took me a couple tries before I had it! Lol!

Don’t you just love that when you open the card you get the first set of sentiments and then you keep opening and the sentiments flip to see the other side of them. When the card is fully open, you get all three sentiments displayed.

Supplies:

Stamps: December 2025 Watercolor in Bloom Paper Pumpkin Kit

Inks: Night of Navy (In Kit)

Paper: Basic White (166780), Night of Navy (100867), Shaded Spruce (146981), Garden Green (102584)

Accessories: Abundant Joy Add-on Dies, Nature’s Symphony Dies (166925), Spotlight on Nature Dies (163580), Textured Notes Dies (165555), Eyelet 3D Embossing Folder (163414), Bone Folder (102300), Stampin’ Dimensionals (In Kit), Adhesive Roll (In Kit), Copper Sequins (In Kit), Garden Green/White Baker’s Twine (From Stash)

Measurements:

Basic White: (8 Pieces)
- 5 ½” x 11” scored at 4 ¼”, 5 ½” and 6 ¾”
- Scrap for Sentiment
- Scrap for 3 Flowers
- 5 ¼” x 1” (2 Pieces for Inside)
- Scrap for Inside Sentiments
Night of Navy: (2 Pieces)
- 5-3/8” x 4-1/8”
- 3 ½” x 3 ½”
Shaded Spruce: (6 Pieces)
- 5 ¼” x 4”
- 1 ½” x 3” (3 Tags)
- 5-3/8 x 1-1/8” (2 Pieces for Inside)
Envelope:
- 5-1/8” x 3-7/8”
Garden Green:
- 4 ½” x 3”
Card Base from Kit: (4 Pieces)
- 3-3/8” x 3-3/8” (Front Piece)
- 1 ½” x 3” (3 Tags)

My Double Flap Fun Fold Card

For my next alternative card, I had a number of scraps leftover from my other alternative cards. So, I decided to create this fun fold that is like a card within a card.

Another Floral Thank You Card — My Double Flap Fun Fold Card

I used the negative oval frame from when I made my other cards and layered it onto a Shaded Spruce mat. This is a great way to use up scraps that you would otherwise throw out and extend their use! I stamped the sentiment on an oval from the kit and added some stamped accents to fill the space. A Shaded Spruce flower from the Abundant Joy Add-on Dies was popped up for interest. A scattering of copper sequins from the Kit were added for sparkle.

Once the focal point was done, it was time to work on the card base. I used an 8 ¼” x 4 ¼” Basic White card base scored at 5 ½”. For the front flap, I used a Shaded Spruce Mat with the part of the leafy card base. The focal point was popped up on the front flap of the card.

Inside of My Double Flap Fun Fold Card

For the inside, I used a Shaded Spruce Mat and embossed a Secret Sea piece with the Eyelet 3D Embossing Folder. This created the foundation for my smaller inside card which measured 9” x 3 ¼” and scored at 4 ½”. I decorated the inside card front with another Shaded Spruce mat and a part of the leafy card base from the kit with some die cut Basic White flowers. I stamped the sentiment on a sentiment strip from the kit and layered some leaves and a Secret Sea flower around it.

The inside of the smaller card consisted of a Shaded Spruce Mat with a Basic White message area where I stamped the third sentiment. I love that all the sentiments in the Kit go together so well! I added a left over strip of the leafy card front.

Supplies:

Stamps: December 2025 Watercolor in Bloom Paper Pumpkin Kit

Inks: Night of Navy (In Kit)

Paper: Basic White (166780), Night of Navy (100867), Shaded Spruce (146981)

Accessories: Abundant Joy Add-on Dies, Eyelet 3D Embossing Folder (163414), Bone Folder (102300), Stampin’ Dimensionals (In Kit), Adhesive Roll (In Kit), Copper Sequins (In Kit)

Measurements:

Basic White: (8 Pieces)
- 8 ¼” x 4 ¼” card base scored at 5 ½”
- 9” x 3 ¼” inside card base scored at 4 ½”
- 4 ¼” x 3” (Inside Message Area)
- Scrap for 3 Flowers
- Left Over Negative Oval Frame from Kit
- Sentiment Oval from Kit
- Sentiment Strip from Kit
Night of Navy: (2 Pieces)
- 5 ¼” x 4”
- Scrap for Flower
Shaded Spruce: (6 Pieces)
- 4 ¾” x 3-5/8” (Front Oval Mat)
- 2-5/8” x 4-1/8” (Front)
- 4-3/8” x 3-1/8” (2 Pieces – Inside Card Mats)
- 5-3/8 x 4-1/8” (Inside mat)
- Scraps for Flower and Leaves
Card Base from Kit: (3 Pieces)
- 4” x 2 ½” (Front Piece)
- 4 ¼” x 3”
- ¾” x 3 ¼”

My Faux-Step Card

For my next alternative card using the Watercolor in Bloom December 2025 Paper Pumpkin Kit, I made a faux-step card. I shared this in my Facebook Group and there was a lot of interest in it. So, I decided to share it here too.

First, I measured and scored the two pieces for the card base according to the measurements below. Then, I used the preprinted rectangle piece and trimmed a little off the top and bottom to fit my card. This was matted with a Night of Navy piece. The sentiment was stamped on a rectangle provided in the Kit and decorated like the instructions mentioned.

Next, I trimmed down an envelope to create my bottom panel which I matted with Night of Navy. I love that the envelopes are printed allowing greater card making capabilities!

Finally, for the inside panel, I used part of a card base provided in the Kit and matted it with Night of Navy.

Supplies:

Stamps: December 2025 Watercolor in Bloom Paper Pumpkin Kit

Inks: Night of Navy (In Kit)

Paper: Basic White (166780), Night of Navy (100867)

Accessories: Abundant Joy Add-on Dies, Bone Folder (102300), Stampin’ Dimensionals (In Kit), Adhesive Roll (In Kit), Copper Sequins (In Kit)

Measurements:

Basic White Card Base:
- 8 ½” x 5 ½” scored on 8 ½” side at 1 ¼” 2 ½” 5 ½”
- 8 ½” x 3 ½” scored at 4 ¼” (Centre Panel)
Night of Navy Mats:
- 4-1/8” x 3-3/8”
- 1-1/8” x 5-3/8”
- 2-7/8” x 5-3/8”
Centre Panel (printed rectangle from kit trimmed down): 4” x 3 ¼”
Bottom Panel (envelope): 1” x 5 ¼”
Inside Panel (card base from kit): 2 ¾”” x 5 ¼”

My Other Alternative Watercolor Thank You Cards

Here are my other alternative cards that created using the Watercolor in Bloom December 2025 Paper Pumpkin Kit.

First, I created a fun centre-step card. I made the focal point for the centre panel as directed in the instructions but adhered it to my favourite fun fold! I trimmed down a card base for my sides and bottom panels.

Next, I created a fun barn door card. I trimmed the card base at 2 3/4” to create my door. Then I added a piece of Eyelet 3D Embossed Pretty Peacock that measured 2 3/4” x 4” on the inside in the opening. I created my focal point and adhered only the bottom half to the front of the card.

Then, I created an easy z-fold card. I made the front focal point the same as the instructions but used the oval on the inside to create a place to write a message. I also used the Eyelet 3D Embossing Folder behind the oval to add interest and fill in the space.

The next card that I created was a book binding card with the Lovely Stripes Embossing Folder for the binding and White Baker’s Twine.

These final cards are regular card bases using the elements from the Kit with the addition of card stock and the Abundant Joy Add-on Dies.

More Information on My Watercolor Thank You Cards

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My Happy Birthday Card

January 21, 2026 2 Comments

Hello Crafty Friends! It’s Laurie here! I am sharing My Happy Birthday Card as my Design Team Inspiration Card for Conie Fong Art & Design using the cute Penelope Poppy. Poppies are one of my favourite flowers and since my birthday is this week, I decided to create a birthday card for me! Lol! I have used this digital stamp before and will include a link to my other card at the end of this post.

The Details of My Happy Birthday Card

For my card, I knew that I wanted to use the Poppy Decorative Background Metal Die by Paper Roses. I had brought it and some Paper Rose poppy paper in the summer. So, Penelope Poppy was perfect for these elements!

I love this sweet image by Conie Fong and had fun colouring it with my Copic markers to match the Poppy Garden Basics Paper Collection. Next, I used the Clear Star Gelly Roll Pen on the poppy centres and on her buttons and polka dots to add a bit of sparkle.

Since the die background was a little large, I decided to have it jut up from the card base itself. It gave the card visual interest while creating a focal point for my card. I used a scene from the paper pad to layer behind the die background. I love how the poppies from the paper peek out behind Penelope!

The sentiment was from the Tricycle Gnome and Sentiment Bundle. This Bundle comes with 5 sentiments. I used a Stitched Rectangle to die cut it out and added a Poppy Parade mat. The poppies behind it and the butterfly were from the Poppy Garden Embossed Die Cuts adding a beautiful gloss and dimension. The other embossed element was the “blossom” tag from the Poppy Garden Tags & Tickets Embossed Die Cuts by Paper Roses.

All that was left was to add some sparkle with a scattering of red rhinestones.

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Copic Markers:

Skin: E000/E00/E21/E11/E04/R20
Hair: W9/W7/W5/W3
Eyes: YG67/YG93/YG03/ C2/C0/0
Top: YG67/YG93/YG03
Pants: E37/E35/E33/E31/R29/R24/R22
Ribbons/Trim: R29/R27/R24/R22
Poppies/Red Flowers: R29/R27/R24/R22/E18/E15/Y38/Y35
Blue Flowers: B34/B32/B21/E15/Y38/Y35
Leaves/Stems: YG67/YG93/YG03
Sandals: E37/E35/E33/E31
Lace: C2/C0/0

Close Up of girl holding poppies — Close Up of Penelope Poppy

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Card Recipe for My Happy Birthday Card:

Penelope Poppy, Conie Fong Art & Design
Paper Basics – Stamper’s Select White Cardstock, Papertrey Ink
Poppy Garden Basics 6” x 6” Paper Collection, Paper Roses
Embossed Die Cuts, Poppy Garden, Paper Roses
Tags & Tickets Embossed Die Cuts, Poppy Garden, Paper Roses
Poppy Decorative Background Metal Die, Paper Roses
Stitched Rectangle Dies, Stampin’ Up!
Red Rhinestone Basic Jewels, Stampin’ Up!
Clear Star Gelly Roll Pen

Poppy Parade and Old Olive Card Stock, Stampin’ Up!

Finished card size: 5 ¾” x 5 ½”

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Here is my other card using Penelope Poppy. For more details, please click here or on the photo.

My Design Team card — My Penelope Poppy Birthday Card

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

Hope you like my Design Team Inspiration Card using
Penelope Poppy for Conie Fong Art & Design!

Thank you for stopping by!

Hugs,
Laurie

Elegantly Blue 2026 Calendars

January 8, 2026 4 Comments

Hello Crafty Friends! Happy New Year! Laurie here again! 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! I wanted to send a thank you to my customers who placed orders in 2025 and thought using the December Product of the Month would create a lovely thank you.

A Photo with lots of Calendars — My Calendars

Love the monochromatic colours and beautiful floral patterns of the True Blue Florals Designer Series Paper! This DSP is only available for a limited time. Once it’s sold out, it’s gone forever! Can be unlocked for just $5 with a single order over $100 (after discounts and rewards).

The Details of My Elegantly Blue 2026 Calendars

For my calendars, I decided to create one design with different papers from the DSP. Since the DSP is monochromatic, it helped with my colour pallet of Basic White, Night of Navy and a touch of Balmy Blue.

Once I decided on the colours, it was time to decide on the elements. So, I went with the new Online Exclusive Fragrant Layers Bundle. I love this Bundle with it’s gorgeous floral dies especially the floral clusters! Perfect for my elegant theme!

Next, I stamped the sentiment in Night of Navy on the right of the Basic White scrap leaving space for a Night of Navy flower. I die cut the frame out twice. Once for the stamped sentiment and once in Balmy Blue for the frame. This added the perfect pop of Balmy Blue colour to distinguish it from the background elements.

To anchor my focal point, I embossed a Night of Navy banner with the new Lovely Stripes Embossing Folder. This added an elegant, subtle texture to my calendar with its classic stripe pattern.

Finally, a scattering of Rhinestone Basic Jewels around my sentiment added a bit of sparkle to my elegant look.

Supplies:

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

Inks: Night of Navy Classic Stampin’ Pad (147110)

Paper: Night of Navy (100867), Basic White (159276), Balmy Blue (146982), True Blue Florals 12” x 12” Designer Series Paper (167970)

Accessories: Rhinestone Basic Jewels (144220), Lovely Stripes Embossing Folder (167179), Paper Trimmer (152392), Bone Folder (102300), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (144108), Stampin’ Seal (152813), Taylored Expression Calendars

Measurements:

Basic White (4 pieces):
- 11” x 4 ¼” scored at 5 ½”
- 4” x 4 ¼” scored at ¾”, 2” and 3 ¼” along 4” side
- 4” x 2 ¾” (Floral Cluster)
- Scrap (Sentiment)
Night of Navy:
- 4-1/8” x 5-3/8”
- 4” x 1 ½”
- 3-1/8” x 2-7/8” (for behind calendar)
- Scrap (Flower)
Balmy Blue:
- Scrap (Sentiment)
Blue Florals Designer Series Paper:
- 4” x 5 ¼”

More Information on My Elegantly Blue 2026 Calendars

Downloadable Calendar Template

To download a PDF of the Calendar Template, please click here or on the picture.

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Holiday Gatefold Pop-Up Card

November 25, 2025 Leave a comment

Hello Crafty Friends! Laurie here again! I am sharing my Holiday Gatefold Pop-Up Card using elements from the beautiful Peaceful Garden Suite Collection by Stampin’ Up! I was asked by my team leaders to present two cards at a virtual play date. One was a simple card and then a stepped-up version. Today, I am sharing my stepped-up card, and I will add my other card at the end of this post.

The Details of My Holiday Gatefold Pop-Up Card

We were asked to Connect Four items in a chart for our stepped-up card for which I picked Holiday Card, Blues, Gatefold Card and Window Sheet.

Chart with choices to pick 4 — Connect Four

Since I decided on Holiday Card and Blues as two of my choices, The Peaceful Garden Designer Series Paper was perfect for both of my cards.

Front of My Holiday Gatefold Pop-Up Card

For the front of my card, like my simplified version, I stamped the Peace on Earth sentiment in Secret Sea and then brushed along the edges some Balmy Blue Ink with my Blending Brushes. I added some sparkle with the Peaceful Garden Glimmer Paper as a mat to my sentiment. However, for this card, I used an X-ACTO knife to add slits on either side of my sentiment to allow my ribbon to slide into the back and wrap around my card like a belly band. A Basic White dove was added just like in the simplified version.

Once my sentiment cluster was done, I folded my card according to the directions listed below in the Template. Then, I added the leafy DSP to each of the front panels.

Inside of My Holiday Gatefold Pop-Up Card

Now for the inside where the magic happened! For my stepped-up version, I decided to create a fun pop-up when the card was opened. But first, I used the dove DSP for the two larger inside panels to mirror the die cut doves in my focal point. Next, I used the star DSP for the smaller panels around my focal point to create a night sky.

For my focal point, I embossed the Misty Moonlight card stock with the Peaceful Garden 3D Embossing Folder and die cut the centre out. I layered the window sheet behind this to create a window that allowed the star DSP to peek through between my doves and sentiment. This window was only popped up to create dimension, but it could easily have been made into a shaker element. This all was matted with a rectangle of the Peaceful Garden Glimmer Paper. Next, I embossed my sentiment in silver and added it and the white doves over the window to create my focal point.

A small rectangle was added to the back of the centre panel for a message.

As a finishing touch to my card, I added a scattering of The Hues of Blue Flowers to the front of my card.

Supplies:

Bundle: Peace on Earth Bundle (165925)

Ink: Secret Sea (165285), Balmy Blue (147105), Versamark (102283)

Paper: Misty Moonlight (153081), Basic White (166780), Peaceful Garden Glimmer Paper (165929), The Peaceful Garden DSP (165917)

Accessories: Peaceful Garden 3D Embossing Folder (165928), The Hues of Blue Flowers (165930), Blending Brushes (153611), Metallics Embossing Powder (165678), Heat Tool (129053), Embossing Additions Tool Kit (159971), 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), X-ACTO Knife

Measurements:

Misty Moonlight (3 Pieces):
- 5 ½” x 8 ½” scored and cut according to template below (Card Base)
- 4 ½” x 3” (Embossed Piece)
- 4 ½” x 3” (Back Piece)
Basic White (3 Pieces):
- 1 ¾” x 3 ½” (Front Sentiment)
- 2-7/8” x 1-7/8” (Message)
- Scraps (For 3 Doves)
Secret Sea:
- ½” x 3 ½” (Inside Sentiment)
Peaceful Garden Glimmer Paper:
- 4-5/8” x 3-1/8”
Window Sheet:
- 4-3/8” x 2-7/8”
Peaceful Garden DSP (11 Pieces):
- 5-3/8” x 2” (Front Panel x 2)
- 5-3/8” x 2” (Inside Panel x 2)
- 4-3/8” x 2-7/8” (Large Star Piece)
- 2” x 1-1/8” (Small Star Panels x 4)
- 2-7/8” x 1” (Larger Star Panels x 2)
Ribbon 20”

More Information on My Holiday Gatefold Pop-Up Card

Gatefold Pop-Up Instructions

Score at 2 1/8” and 6 3/8” along long end
Turn to short end and cut from 2 1/8” to 6-3/8” (between the two score marks) at 1 ¼” and 4 ¼” from top
Turn long end and score in half at 4 ¼” the top and bottom center panels
Score at 3 ¼” and 5 ¼” middle panel between cuts

Downloadable Gatefold Pop-Up Card Template

To download a PDF of the Gatefold Pop-Up Card Template, please click here or on the picture.

Visual Measurements:

Measurements written down on sticky notes — Visual Measurements

My Simple Gatefold Card

Here is my other card that I made for the Play Date using the Peaceful Garden Suite Collection by Stampin’ Up! For more information on my card, please click here or on the photo.

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My Simple Gatefold Card

November 14, 2025 Leave a comment

Hello Crafty Friends! Laurie here again! I am sharing My Simple Gatefold Card using elements from the beautiful Peaceful Garden Suite Collection by Stampin’ Up! I was asked by my team leaders to present two cards at a virtual play date. One was a simple card and then a stepped-up version. So, today, I am sharing my simplified card, and I will share my stepped-up version next week.

The Details of My Simple Gatefold Card

We were asked to Connect Four items in a chart for our stepped-up card, but the simple card did not have to include all items. So, I went with Up & Down which included Holiday Card, Blues, Gatefold Card for my simple version. I decided to save the window sheet for my stepped-up version.

Since I decided on Holiday Card and Blues as two of my choices, The Peaceful Garden Designer Series Paper was perfect for my card! I have been wanting to play with this Suite again with its beautiful dove dies!

For the front of my card, I stamped the Peace on Earth sentiment in Secret Sea and then brushed along the edges some Balmy Blue Ink with my Blending Brushes. By adding the Balmy Blue, it made the die cut dove stand out from the sentiment.

Since this was a Christmas card, I just had to add some sparkle with the Peaceful Garden Glimmer Paper as a mat to my sentiment.

Once my sentiment cluster was done, I folded my card according to the directions listed below. Then, I added the leafy DSP to each of the front pieces. The sentiment cluster was adhered to the left panel on the front of the card.

For the inside, I stamped a sentiment and then brushed more Balmy Blue Ink to the edges.

As a finishing touch to my card, I added a scattering of The Hues of Blue Flowers to the sentiment and front of my card.

Supplies:

Bundle: Peace on Earth Bundle (165925)

Ink: Secret Sea (165285), Balmy Blue (147105)

Paper: Misty Moonlight (153081), Basic White (166780), Peaceful Garden Glimmer Paper (165929), The Peaceful Garden DSP (165917)

Accessories: The Hues of Blue Flowers (165930), Blending Brushes (153611), 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)

Measurements:

Misty Moonlight Card Base:
- 5 ½” x 8 ½” scored at 2 1/8” and 6-3/8”
Basic White (3 Pieces):
- 1 ¾” x 3 ½” (Front Sentiment)
- 5 ¼” x 4” (Inside Message)
- Scrap (For Dove)
Peaceful Garden Glimmer Paper:
- 4” x 2”
Peaceful Garden DSP (2 Pieces):
- 5-3/8” x 2”

More Information on My Simple Gatefold Card

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Elegant Thank You Card

October 3, 2025 Leave a comment

Hello Crafty Friends! Laurie here again! I am sharing my Elegant Thank You Card using the Textured Notes Bundle by Stampin’ Up! This is my second card using this Bundle and I decided to create another elegant black, white and gray card to match the DSP. I will post my other card at the end of this post. This DSP is currently on the Last Chance List. So, get it while you can!

The Details of My Elegant Thank You Card

For my card, I stamped the woven wicker circle in Smokey Slate and punched it out with the 1 ¾” punch. Then, I punched out a piece of the dark leafy DSP with the same punch.

I embossed a piece of Basic Black with the Mini Corrugated Embossing Folder. To add some texture, I took a strip of Smokey Slate and tore it along the edge. The Smokey Slate Two-Tone Cardstock would look awesome here, but I didn’t have it.

Next, I heat embossed in white the sentiment and die cut it out with the long thin die from the Textured Notes Dies. I also used this die to die cut another strip of DSP that I layered behind the sentiment.

Once that was done, I layered a piece of white leafy DSP behind my focal point with a border of Smokey Slate that I die cut with the Textured Notes Dies. All this was layered onto a Basic Black card base.

As a finishing touch to my card, I added some Neutral Matte Dots in black and white and a bow using the White Woven Ribbon.

Supplies:

Stamps/Bundles/Dies: Textured Notes Bundle (165556)

Inks: VersaMark Ink (102283), Smoky Slate Classic Stampin’ Pad (147113)

Paper: Basic Black (121045), Basic White (166780), Smoky Slate (131202), Botanical Textures Designer Series Paper (165545)

Accessories: Neutral Matte Dots (165561), White ½” Woven Ribbon (164634), Mini Corrugated 3D Embossing Folder (165559), Basics Embossing Powder (165679), Heat Tool (129053), Embossing Additions Tool Kit (159971), 1 ¾” Circle Punch (119850), Stampin’ Paper Trimmer (152392), Bone Folder (102300), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (144108), Stampin’ Seal (152813), Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755)

Measurements:

Basic Black (3 Pieces):
- 4 ¼” x 5 ½”
- 3” x 2 ¼”
- ½” x 3 ½” (Sentiment)
Basic White:
- 2” x 2” (Circle)
Smoky Slate (2 Pieces):
- 4” x 5 ¼”
- Scrap
Botanical Textures Designer Series Paper (3 Pieces):
- 3-3/8” x 4 ½”
- 2” x 2” (Circle)
- ½” x 3 ½” (Strip)

More Information on My Elegant Thank You Card

Here is my other card using this Bundle. It’s a Z-Fold card. For more information on this card, please click here.

Note of Thanks Card - a floral thank you card — Note of Thanks Card

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Farmhouse Florals Alternative Cards 2

September 15, 2025 Leave a comment

Farmhouse Florals Alternative Cards-Set 2 - 4 hello cards — Farmhouse Florals Alternative Cards 2

Hello Crafty Friends! Laurie here again! I am sharing the second set of my Farmhouse Florals Alternative Cards using the Floral Farmhouse August 2025 Paper Pumpkin Kit by Stampin’ Up! I made a total of 8 alternatives and thought to split them into 2 posts. So, I decided to group all the typewriter cards together for my second post. I will link the other post at the end.

But, first, here are the three cards that the kit makes. The Farmhouse Florals Paper Pumpkin brings a playful twist to classic blooms, featuring hand-painted flowers arranged in unexpected places. These versatile cards are perfect for thank-you notes or sending sweet messages any time of year. With whimsical designs full of rustic character, each card feels like a little surprise!

3 cards with floral theme — Floral Farmhouse August 2025 Paper Pumpkin Kit

The Details of My Farmhouse Florals Alternative Cards – Set 2

My Z-Fold Flip-Flap Card

For my first alternative card of this set, I created a z-fold card with a flip-flap on the front. Since the typewriter was small, I thought a small flip-flap would be a good way to highlight it. I used my Subtles Embossing Folder to emboss the front of the card base and then folded it in half at 2-1/8”.

Once that was time, it was time to build my focal point. I used the Timeless Plaid Designer Series Paper for another card and decided to use it again to with a Secret Sea mat to anchor my flip-flap. This DSP goes perfectly with the Kit!

A hello card with a fun fold — My Z-Fold Flip-Flap Card

For the flip-flap, I used a 3” Lost Lagoon Card base on which I added a piece of Secret Sea that was embossed with the Subtles Folder. On the front, I used the Circle of Seasons Dies for the circle cut from an envelope, the Lost Lagoon “hello” and the Calypso Coral flowers.

For the inside, I stamped a piece of envelope, matted it with Secret Sea and added a strip of the printed envelope for my background. Upon this, I added the typewriter with the stamped Just a note. For a pop of colour, I added the yellow flowers.

Next, I added a stamped piece on the inside using scraps from an envelope and a Lost Lagoon mat. I made this the same size at the front so that it was a surprise when it was opened.

The finishing touch was to add some small pearls to the centre of my flowers on the front.

Measurements:

Card base (from Kit):
- 4 ¼” x 5 ½” scored at 2-1/8”
Secret Sea:
- 4” x 3-3/8”
- 2-7/8” x 2-7/8” (2 pieces)
Lost Lagoon:
- 6” x 3” scored at 3”
- 4” x 3-3/8” (Inside)
- Scrap for “hello”
Envelope:
- 2 ¼” x 2 ¼” (Circle)
- 2 ¾” x 2 ¾” (Flap)
- 3-7/8” x 3 ¼” (Inside)
Calypso Coral:
- Scraps
Timeless Plaid Designer Series Paper
- 3-7/8” x 3 ¼”
Other Pieces from Kit:
- Typewriter Precut Paper Piece
- Typewriter Note
- Yellow Floral Precut Paper Piece
- Envelope Pieces

My Love Note Card

For my second alternative card using the Farmhouse Florals Kit, I decided to create a card using one of the typewriter card bases from the kit. The printed card bases allowed me to create 4 alternative cards instead of the 2 cards left in the kit. Have to love when you can make more cards by just adding some card stock to the existing kit!

A card with a typewriter and a love note — My Love Note Card

I trimmed down the card base from the kit to fit it onto my Lost Lagoon card base. I added a small border of Secret Sea to the top of my card to balance out the bottom printed border. Next, I added the “hello” from the Circle of Seasons Dies. To give it dimension, I die cut it 3 times and glued them together. I thought adding it to where the paper in the typewriter was, gave it a whimsical touch. I stamped the sentiment and tied it with the twine through the “o” of the “hello”. The only other thing was to add some of the floral clusters pre-cut pieces around the “hello”.

Measurements:

Lost Lagoon Card base:
- 5 ½” x 8 ½” scored at 4 ¼”
Secret Sea:
- ¼” x 4 ¼”
Calypso Coral:
- Scraps
Other Pieces from Kit:
- Floral Precut Paper Pieces
- Sentiment Piece
- Twine

My Pop-Up Lunch Note Card

For my next alternative card using Farmhouse Foral August 2025 Paper Pumpkin Kit, I made a Pop-Up Lunch Note Card. I shared this card at the beginning of September when school was starting as something to pop into a lunch bucket for the first day of school. It was a big hit, and I was asked for measurements. So, I thought I would add it to my list of cards.

A small hello note card — My Pop-Up Lunch Note Card

This card is very similar to the Flip-Flap of my first card, but this card came first! Lol! I used my Subtles Folder to emboss the Lost Lagoon on the front. Next, I added the die cut circle using scraps from an envelope, the Secret Sea die cut “hello”, the stamped sentiment and yellow flowers with the twine.

For the inside, I thought a fun pop-up typewriter with an encouraging sentiment from the Sunrise Sailing Stamp Set would be fun! I stamped the sentiment onto a scrap of white envelope and added a scrap of the printed blue envelop to the top. All this was matted onto a piece of Lost Lagoon. Next, I created a very simple mechanism for my typewriter (see measurements below). To add a bit of colour, I used some of the floral pre-cut pieces.

Measurements:

Secret Sea Card Base:
- 3” x 6” scored at 3”
- Scrap for hello
- 1” x 2” scored at 1/2”, 1”, 1-1/2” (Mechanism)
Lost Lagoon:
- 2-7/8 x 2-7/8” (2 pieces)
Envelope:
- 2 ¼” x 2 ¼” (Circle)
- 1-3/4 x 2-3/4” (White Inside)
- 1” x 2-3/4” (Blue Inside)
Other Pieces from Kit:
- Typewriter Precut Paper Piece
- Typewriter Note
- Floral Precut Paper Pieces
- Sentiment Piece
- Twine

My For You Card

For my last alternative card, I decided to make it simple and just add a Darling Duckling “hello”, stamped the sentiments and added my last floral pre-cut piece with a twine bow. Easy Peasy!

A hello card with a typewriter and flowers — My For You Card

Measurements:

Card base (from Kit):
- 4 ¼” x 5 ½”
Darling Duckling:
- Scrap for hello
Other Pieces from Kit:
- Floral Precut Paper Pieces
- Twine

More Information on My Farmhouse Florals Alternative Cards

Here is my first post. It included a Centre-Step Card with a template, A Z-Fold Card, A Half-Front Card and a Hello Card. Please click here or on the photo for more information on these cards.

Farmhouse Florals Alternative Cards - 4 cards with a floral theme — Farmhouse Florals Alternative Cards

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Farmhouse Florals Alternative Cards

September 10, 2025 4 Comments

Hello Crafty Friends! Laurie here again! I am sharing the first set of my Farmhouse Florals Alternative Cards using the Farmhouse Florals August 2025 Paper Pumpkin Kit by Stampin’ Up! I made a total of 8 alternatives and thought to split them into 2 posts.

The Details of My Farmhouse Florals Alternative Cards – Set 1

My Centre-Step Card

For my first alternative card, I used my favourite fun fold and create a centre-step card! I thought this fold would be a fun way to use the handbag card base with the precut handbag that extended past the centre panel.

The only extra products that I added were the Lost Lagoon card base which was cut and scored according to the template below and the Calypso Coral “hello” using the Circle of Seasons Dies add-on. I die cut the hello three times and glued them together to give it dimension.

A card with a handbag with flowers in it — Centre-Step Card

For my card, I only used the front of the handbag card base. First, I cut off the bottom of the card base for the bottom panel. The bottom of the handbag from the card base will be seen, but once the precut handbag is added on top, it will be covered up.

For the centre panel, I figured out where the centre of the card base was and made my measurements going from the inside out. This allowed the floral image to continue onto the side panels. To line up the flowers I had trim the sides down resulting them in being short So, I added a small square of the envelop at the bottom of my side panels to fill in the space.

The finishing touch was to pop-up the handbag, add the flowers and sentiment with twine just like it the original card.

Measurements:

Lost Lagoon Card Base:
- 11” x 4 ¼” cut/scored according to template below
Centre Panel:
- 2-1/8” x 4 ½”
2 Side Strips:
- 7/8” x 3-3/8”
- 7/8” x 7/8” (envelope)
Bottom Panel:
- 7/8” x 4-1/8”
Calypso Coral:
- Scraps
Other Pieces from Kit:
- Handbag Precut Paper Piece
- Handbag Handle
- Floral Precut Paper Pieces
- Sentiment Piece
- Twine

My Z-Fold Card

For my second alternative card, I decided to create a z-fold card using the printed part of the envelope for the inside panel. So, I scored the front of the Card Base from the Kit in half at 2-1/8” to create my fold. Then, I used the retired Subtles Embossing Folder to add some interest to the front of my card.

A card with a window and flowers — My Z-Fold Card

I loved the window precut piece! So, the only thing I added was a die cut Calypso Coral “Hello” with a stamped sentiment tucked in behind it.

For the inside, I just trimmed off one of the envelope flaps. I found this added interest and colour to the inside of my card.

A bow made with the twine was all it needed for embellishments.

Measurements:

Card base (from Kit):
- 4 ¼” x 5 ½” scored at 2-1/8”
Flap of Envelope
Other Pieces from Kit:
- Window Precut Paper Pieces
- Sentiment Piece
- Twine

My Half-Front Card

For my next Farmhouse Florals Alternative Card using Farmhouse Foral August 2025 Paper Pumpkin Kit, I made a half-front card.

This card was cased from Laura Seki with a few tweaks from me. Loved how easy it was to create this card! First, I used my retired Subtles Embossing fold on the front again. Then, I cut the front in half and adhered the right side down to the inside card base.

Card with flowers in a handbag — My Half-Front Card

For this card, the only extra product that I used was a piece of the printed envelop behind my sentiment.

Measurements:

Card Base:
- Front of card cut at 2-1/8”
Envelope Piece:
- ¾” x 1” or Scrap
Other Pieces from Kit:
- Handbag Precut Paper Piece
- Handbag Handle
- Floral Precut Paper Piece
- Sentiment Piece
- Twine

My Hello Card

For my final Farmhouse Florals Alternative Card, I had the back of one of the card bases leftover. So, I decided to use it and added a Lost Lagoon card base with the last window pre-cut piece.

A just a note card with a window and flowers — My Hello Card

The Timeless Plaid Designer Series Paper goes perfectly with the colours. So, I added a piece with a Secret Sea mat to help ground my window. I did some stamping to add interest where the top edge of my DSP ended.

As you might have noticed, I love the Circle of Seasons Dies add-on and used the “Hello” again on this card. I die cut it three times and glued them together. It just adds interest without being over the top!

The finishing touch was the stamped sentiment and a bow from the twine.

Measurements:

Lost Lagoon Card Base:
- 4 ¼” x 5 ½”
White Card Back:
- 5-3/8” 4-3/8”
Secret Sea Mat:
- 2 ½” x 4”
Timeless Plaid Designer Series Paper
- 2-3/8” x 3-7/8”
Calypso Coral:
- Scraps
Other Pieces from Kit:
- Window Precut Paper Pieces
- Sentiment Piece
- Twine

More Information on My Farmhouse Florals Alternative Cards

Here is my second post. For this set, I decided to group all the typewriter cards together. I made a Z-Fold Flip-Flap Card, a Love Note Card, a Pop-Up Lunch Note Card and a For You Card. Please click here or on the photo for more information on these cards.

Downloadable Centre-Step Card Template

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

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

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My Faux-Step Hello Card

September 4, 2025 4 Comments

Hello Crafty Friends! Laurie here again! I am sharing my Faux-Step Hello Card using elements from the Beautiful Gallery Suite Collection by Stampin’ Up! I have included a downloadable Faux Centre-Step Template at the end of this post that has all the measurements on it.

The Details of My Faux-Step Hello Card

This card was for a swap and since I needed several cards, I had to use different pieces of DSP. Luckily, this paper pack had many beautiful pieces from which to choose. I was able to get two cards from each sheet of DSP.

For my card, I thought a faux-step card would suit the frame from the Gallery Blooms Dies make a pretty focal point almost like a framed piece of art! To make the Basic Beige frame fit onto the easel, I had to trim a little off the top and bottom, but it was so small that it was hardly noticeable. A strip of the Country Woods Designer Series Paper with a Basic Beige mat helped to ground my focal point.

Next, I used the Damask Designs Embossing Folder to emboss the Basic White piece that ran the length of the card behind the easel. Loved the subtleness of the design without taking away from the focal point! This was matted with Basic Beige card stock to match the frame.

For the sentiment, I stamped it in Mossy Meadow on Basic White card stock and die cut it with the smallest banner from the Stylish Shaped Dies. Then, I tucked in the stamped Basic Beige floral cluster behind the sentiment.

As a finishing touch to my card, I added a scattering of Pressed Flower Motifs to the embossed inside layer and on the easel of my card.

Supplies:

Bundle: Beautiful Motifs Bundle (165206)

Ink: Mossy Meadow (147111), Basic Beige (163806)

Paper: Mossy Meadow (133676), Basic White (166780), Basic Beige (164511), Beautiful Gallery DSP (165196), Country Woods Designer Series Paper (163393)

Accessories: Pressed Flower Motifs (165215), Damask Designs Embossing Folder (165214), 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)

Measurements:

Mossy Meadow (2 Pieces):
- 5 ½” x 8 ½” scored at 1”, 2” and 5 ¼”
- 3” x 8 ½” scored at 4 ¼”
Basic Beige Mats (3 Pieces):
- 3” x 5 ¼” (Embossed Piece)
- 4 ½” x 2 ¾” (Frame)
- 7/8” x 5 ¼” (Strip)
Basic White (3 Pieces):
- 2-7/8” x 5-1/8”
- 3” x 2” (Floral Cluster)
- Scrap (Sentiment)
Beautiful Gallery DSP:
- 4” x 2 ½”
Country Woods Designer Series Paper:
- ¾” x 5-1/8”

More Information on My Faux-Step Hello Card

Downloadable Faux Centre-Step Template

My card is a faux-step card with the focal point off to one side, but it is the same measurements as this template. To download a PDF of the Faux Centre-Step Template, please click here or on the picture.

I made two other cards using this collection. For more information on them please click on the photos.

My Pleated Wedding Card - a wedding card with 3 layers — My Pleated Wedding Card

My Simple Wedding Card - a wedding card with flowers on it — My Simple Wedding Card

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Hello Sweet Friend Card

August 28, 2025 Leave a comment

Hello Crafty Friends! It’s Laurie here! I am sharing my Hello Sweet Friend Card as my Design Team Inspiration Card for Conie Fong Art & Design using the Hello Little Friend Bundle. This Bundle includes 5 images:

Title 1: Hello Little Friend JPG format only
Titles 2, 3: Mushrooms JPG/PNG format
Titles 4, 5: Sentiment: Hello Sweet Friend PNG/JPG format

The Details of My Hello Sweet Friend Card

I love this sweet image by Conie Fong and had fun colouring it with my Copic markers. Then, I added Wink of Stella to the butterfly wings to make them shimmer.

Since the scene was so large, I decided to use it for most of my card front with only a few die cuts as accents. So, I had the Mini Fanciful Flourish overlapping my main focal point as if nature is cradling the scene. A vellum die cut butterfly was the other accent that I added to mirror the butterfly in the scene.

For my papers, I went with some DSP from my stash that had a mushroom theme. Perfect for my scene.

The finishing touch was to add some Red Rhinestones for sparkle.

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Copic Markers:

Rabbit: W5/W3/W1/RV00
Mushrooms: R59/R29/R27/R24/R22/E44/E43/E41
Butterfly Body: C7/C5/C3/C1/0/RV00/RV34/R83/R81
Butterfly Wings: R83/R81/RV00/Y11/Y15/Y17/E13/Clear Wink of Stella
Flower: RV34/R83/R81/RV00/E13/Y15/Y17/ G94/YG63/YG13
Grass: G94/YG63/YG13
Sky: B0000/B000

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Card Recipe for My Hello Sweet Friend Card

Hello Little Friend Bundle, Conie Fong Art & Design
Paper Basics – Stamper’s Select White Cardstock, Papertrey Ink
Painted Seasons Designer Series Paper, Stampin’ Up!
Vellum, Stampin’ Up!
Layering Stitched Circle Dies, Memory Box
Mini Fanciful Flourish, Cheery Lynn Designs
Brilliant Wings Dies, Stampin’ Up!
Clear Wink of Stella, Stampin’ Up!
Red Rhinestones, Stampin’ Up!

Finished card size: 5 ½” x 4 ¼”

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Hope you like my Design Team Inspiration Card using Hello Little Friend Bundle for Conie Fong Art & Design!

Thank you for stopping by!

Hugs,
Laurie

My Thankful Hydrangea Card

August 20, 2025 2 Comments

Hello Crafty Friends! Laurie here again! I am sharing my My Thankful Hydrangea Card using the Lovely Garden Suite Collection which includes the Thankful Garden Bundle, Lovely Garden Designer Series Paper, Starburst Sequins, and Fresh Freesia Faux Velvet Ribbon by Stampin’ Up! I made this pretty split panel card for a swap.

The Details of My My Thankful Hydrangea Card

The Thankful Garden Bundle comes with masks for the flowers, and I have been wanting to give them a try! So, I used my Blending Brushes and Blueberry Bushel Ink to brush ink onto the different masks of the petals. I used a light touch with the first mask and gradually added more ink and pressure as I went creating lots of dimension. I also, did this with Garden Green for the leaves.

Once I had my flower coloured, I made a couple of extras of the petals and die cut/fussy cut some out which I then added to the top of the flower with dimensionals. Where there was white showing on these extra die cut petals, I brushed ink to help blend them in.

Now, it was time to design my card. Since I decided on a split panel card, I used the Eyelet 3D Embossing Folder on the front 2 panels to give it interest without taking away from the flower. Next, I added my DSP strip to the inside of my card allowing it to peek out through the gap.

I used the second largest Nested Essentials Die and die cut the DSP for a backdrop to my flower. This also was my anchor between the two front panels. The flower on top also gave this panel extra stability.

For the sentiment, I heat embossed it in white on a scrap of Blueberry Bushel and just trimmed it down with my paper snips to fit.

As a finishing touch to my card, I added some Starburst Sequins.

Supplies:

Stamps/Bundles/Dies: Thankful Garden Stamp Set (165534), Nested Essentials Dies (161597)

Inks: VersaMark Ink (102283), Blueberry Bushel Classic Stampin’ Pad (147138), Garden Green Classic Stampin’ Pad (147089)

Paper: Blueberry Bushel (146968), Basic White (166780), Lovely Garden Designer Series Paper (165524)

Accessories: Eyelet 3D Embossing Folder (163414), Blending Brushes (153611), Starburst Sequins(165539), Basics Embossing Powder (165679), Heat Tool (129053), Embossing Additions Tool Kit (159971), 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)

Close Up of Flower — Close Up of Hydrangea

Measurements:

Blueberry Bushel:
- 4 ¼” x 7-3/8” scored at 5 ½”
- 4 ¼” x 1-7/8”
- Scrap (Sentiment)
Basic White:
- 4” x 1-5/8” (2 pieces)
- Scraps (Extra Petals)
- 4” x 5 ¼” (Inside)
- 4” x 3 ½” (Flower)
Lovely Garden Designer Series Paper:
- 4” x 2” (Inside)
- 4 ¾” x 2 ¾”

More Information on My My Thankful Hydrangea Card

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My Panda Lotus Card

August 6, 2025 Leave a comment

Hello Crafty Friends! It’s Laurie here! I am sharing My Panda Lotus Card as my Design Team Inspiration Card for Conie Fong Art & Design using the new release Panda Bundle. This Bundle includes 12 images in JPG & PNG format:

Title 1 & 2: Lotus Panda
Title 3 & 4: Bamboo Panda 1
Title 5 & 6: Bamboo Panda 1 Without Background
Title 7 & 8: Bamboo Panda 2
Title 9 & 10: Bamboo Panda 2 Without Background
Title 11 & 12: Bamboo Panda 3

The Details of My Panda Lotus Card

For my card, I went looking to see what I had in my stash that would fit a lotus flower and low and behold, I found an old Paper Pumpkin Kit that I didn’t finish! Lol

But first, I coloured my image with my Copic markers and decided to add a bright lotus flower to make the image pop from the background.

Next, I heat embossed in white the sentiment and added a Bubble Bath mat to make it stand out.

The Kit came with some clear resin dots that I added to my lily pad and around my focal point.

The finishing touch was to add some Dragonfly Trinkets. Perfect for a lily pond!

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Copic Markers:

Panda Black: C7/C5/C4
Panda White: C3/C1/C0/0
Ears: RV02/RV00/C1
Feet: RV02/RV00
Lotus Flower: RV66/RV63/RV52
Lily Pad: YG67/GY63/YG03

Close Up of Panda in lotus — Close Up of Lotus Panda

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Card Recipe for My Panda Lotus Card

Panda Bundle, Conie Fong Art & Design
Paper Basics – Stamper’s Select White Cardstock, Papertrey Ink
Meaningful Flowers August 2023 Paper Pumpkin Kit, Stampin’ Up!
Brother Scan N’ Cut
White Embossing Powder, Stampin’ Up!
Heat Tool, Stampin’ Up!
Embossing Additions Tool Kit, Stampin’ Up!
Dragonfly Trinkets, Stampin’ Up!

Finished card size: 5 ½” x 4 ¼”

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Hugs,
Laurie

My Pleated Wedding Card

July 9, 2025 16 Comments

Hello Crafty Friends! Laurie here again! I am sharing My Pleated Wedding Card using elements from the Beautiful Gallery Suite Collection by Stampin’ Up! I was asked by my team leaders to present two cards at a virtual play date. One was a simple card and then a stepped-up version. Last week I shared my simplified card and this week I’m sharing my stepped-up version.

The Details of My Pleated Wedding Card

For my stepped-up card, I decided to create a fun fold called a pleat creating a layered card that is sure to Wow! I have included my Pleated Card Template that you can download at the end of this post.

The Beautiful Gallery Suite Collection is perfect for wedding cards! So, I used the remaining piece of DSP from my simplified version to create this card. To step up on the front panel, I tucked behind my sentiment a Mossy Meadow spring of greenery and a Petal Pink floral element.

For the sentiment, I stamped it in Mossy Meadow on Very Vanilla card stock and then used a strip of DSP to mat it. I added a simple knot of the Petal Pink Scalloped Ribbon which I thought pulled the pink tones from the flowers and matched the Petal Pink card stock.

Next, for the middle panel, I used the Damask Designs Embossing Folder to emboss the Very Vanilla piece which added interest to it. Such a beautiful design!

For the back panel, I stamped the inside sentiment in Mossy Meadow and then used one of the decorative motif designs to add interest.

As a finishing touch to my card, I added a scattering of Pressed Flower Motifs with two on the front panel and one on the middle panel leading the eye into the card.

Supplies:

Bundle: Beautiful Motifs Bundle (165206)

Ink: Mossy Meadow (147111)

Paper: Mossy Meadow (133676), Very Vanilla (166784), Petal Pink (146985), Beautiful Gallery DSP (165196)

Accessories: Petal Pink Scalloped Ribbon (164680), Pressed Flower Motifs (165215), Damask Designs Embossing Folder (165214), Paper Snips (103579), 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)

Measurements:

Mossy Meadow (3 Pieces):
- 5 ½” x 8 ½” – trim ¼” off 8 ½” side to make it 5 ½” x 8 ¼” then score and cut according to template below
- 4 ¾” x 3 ½” (Middle Panel)
- 4″ x 2 ¾” (Front Panel)
Very Vanilla (3 Pieces)
- 5 ¼” x 4” (Back Panel)
- ½” x 2” (Sentiment)
- 4 ½” x 3 ¼” (Middle Panel)
Beautiful Gallery DSP (2 Pieces):
- 3 ¾” x 2 ½” (Front Panel)
- ¾” x 2 ¼” (Sentiment Mat)
Mossy Meadow
Petal Pink

More Information on My Pleated Wedding Card

Pleated Card Template:

To download the Pleated Card Template, please click here or on the image below.

Here is the simplified version of my card. For more information on it, 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 Simple Wedding Card

July 3, 2025 2 Comments

Hello Crafty Friends! Laurie here again! I am sharing My Simple Wedding Card using elements from the Beautiful Gallery Suite Collection by Stampin’ Up! I was asked by my team leaders to present two cards at a virtual play date. One was a simple card and then a stepped-up version. So, today, I am sharing my simplified card. My stepped-up version is at the end of this post.

The Details of My Simple Wedding Card

We were asked to pick a theme for our cards, and I went with wedding since it is the season! Plus, we have a wedding coming up.

The Beautiful Gallery Suite Collection is perfect for wedding cards! I love the DSP and what better way to showcase it, then using it to cover the front of a simplified card! So, I used half a sheet of the floral DSP. Since it did not cover the whole inside flap, I used a panel of Mossy Meadow to hide the DSP edge on the inside to make it look finished.

For the front, I used the Damask Designs Embossing Folder to emboss the Very Vanilla piece which added interest to the front.

For the sentiment, I stamped it in Mossy Meadow on Very Vanilla card stock and then used the leftover strip of DSP to mat it. I added a simple knot of the Petal Pink Scalloped Ribbon which I thought pulled the pink tones from the flowers.

Since the Beautiful Motifs Dies includes two decorative motif designs that add interest, I decided to use one on the inside of my card.

Close Up of Decorative Motif and Inside Sentiment

As a finishing touch to my card, I added a scattering of Pressed Flower Motifs on the front of my card.

Supplies:

Bundle: Beautiful Motifs Bundle (165206)

Ink: Mossy Meadow (147111)

Paper: Mossy Meadow (133676), Very Vanilla (166784), Petal Pink (146985), Beautiful Gallery DSP (165196)

Measurements:

Mossy Meadow (2 Pieces):
- 5 ½” x 5 ¾” scored at 4 ¼” along 5 ¾” edge
- 5 ½” x 1-7/8” (Inside to hide the DSP edge)
Very Vanilla (3 Pieces):
- 5 ¼” x 1 ¼” (Front embossed piece)
- ½” x 2” (Sentiment)
- 5 ¼” x 4” (Inside)
Beautiful Gallery DSP (2 Pieces):
- 5 ¼”x 3”
- ¾” x 2 ¼” (Sentiment Mat – Use leftover strip)

More Information on My Simple Wedding Card

Here is my stepped-up version of my card. For more information on it and a downloadable template, please click here.

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

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