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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.

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

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

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

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.

Inside of smaller card — Inside Flip-Flap

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

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

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

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.

Side View of Card — Side View of Centre-Step Card

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.

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

My Faux-Step Hello Card

September 4, 2025 2 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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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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Hope you like my Design Team Inspiration Card using Panda Bundle for Conie Fong Art & Design!

Thank you for stopping by!

Hugs,
Laurie

My Pleated Wedding Card

July 9, 2025 14 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.

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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.

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My Sending Hugs Card

June 25, 2025 Leave a comment

Hello Crafty Friends! It’s Laurie here! I am sharing My Sending Hugs Card as my Design Team Inspiration Card for Conie Fong Art & Design using Eucalyptus Tree Koala and Sentiment Bundle. Isn’t he just the cutest? This listing includes a total of 4 images:

Eucalyptus Tree Koala Right JPG format only
Eucalyptus Tree Koala Left JPG format only
Sending Hugs Sentiment JPG/PNG format

The Details of My Sending Hugs Card

First, I coloured this cutie with my Copic Markers and added Wink of Stella to the flower petals. I decided to use a W blend to give him a warm life-like colour.

Once that was done, I decided to create a faux-fun fold! Lol! I knew that I wanted to use my Palm Leaf Frame Die by Paper Rose, but my koala would have covered it almost completely. So, instead of centering him on the card, I turned the card and set him off to one side which meant he poked up above the card base. This placement gave my card a faux-step card look.

Next, I die cut the Tropical Escape DSP with the Palm Leaf Frame to add interest to it. Then, I layered a pink piece of DSP behind it to match the pink in the flowers. The pink flowers were cut from the DSP as well using the matching Tropical Dies.

The sentiment was die cut out with a stitched flag die and I layered a paper palm leaf and the pink flowers to match my DSP. To add interest to my palm leaf stem, I used a wooden skewer from my kitchen and wrapped it around to make it curl. Another palm leaf was tucked under my focal point.

The finishing touch was to add some rhinestones to the flower centres and card base for sparkle.

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Copic Markers:

Koala: W5/W3/W1/RV00
Tree: E29/E27/E25/E23
Leaves: YG67/YG63/YG03
Flowers: RV34/RV32/RV11
Sky: BG11/BG10/0

Close Up of Koala holding onto a Tree — Close Up of Koala

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Card Recipe for My Sending Hugs Card:

Eucalyptus Tree Koala and Sentiment Bundle, Conie Fong Art & Design
Paper Basics – Stamper’s Select White Cardstock, Papertrey Ink
Tropical Escape 6” x 6” Designer Series Paper, Stampin’ Up!
Palm Leaf Frame Metal Dies, Paper Rose
Stitched Rectangle Dies, Memory Box
Stylish Shaped Dies, Stampin’ Up!
Tropical Dies, Stampin’ Up!
Palm Leaves Floral Embellishments, The Paper Studio
Basic Rhinestone Jewels, Stampin’ Up!
Wink of Stella, Stampin’ Up!
Wooden Skewer
Granny Apple Green Card Stock, Stampin’ Up!

Finished card size: 5 ¼” x 5 ½”

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Hugs,
Laurie

My Note of Thanks Card

June 5, 2025 Leave a comment

Hello Crafty Friends! Laurie here again! I am sharing My Note of Thanks Card using the Botanical Textures Suite Collection by Stampin’ Up! I decided to create an elegant grayscale card using the Textured Notes Dies and the Botanical Textures Designer Series Paper for my inspiration.

The Details of My Notes of Thanks Card

My card was for a swap, and I thought a z-fold card would create a fun element with the rectangle dies from the Textured Notes Dies that I layered to create my focal point.

First, I stamped the leaves from the Textured Noted Stamp Set in Tuxedo Black Memento Ink on Basic White while keeping in mind the placement of my other elements. I love the different textures of the Distinktive leaves peek out from behind the sentiment!

Once that was done, I used my 1-7/8” punch on a leaf motif from the DSP to match my stamped leaves. I matted this with a 2”” punched Basic Black card stock piece.

To finish my focal point, I layered the different die cut rectangles that matched my colour scheme.

For the card base, I used another leaf motif to match my other leaves for the front of the card. Then, I used the Mini Corrugated 3D Embossing Folder for the inside Basic White piece. I loved how it added interest when the card front is closed, but the recipient would be surprised that it completed the inside.

In order to have a place for the message, I added another Basic White die cut piece to the smaller panel on the inside.

As a finishing touch to my card, I added some Neutral Matte Dots in black and white to my card front on the stamped piece and to the circle leave DSP.

Supplies:

Stamps/Bundles/Dies: Botanical Textures Suite Collection (165563)

Inks: VersaMark Ink (102283), Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad (132708)

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

Accessories: Basics Embossing Powder (165679), Heat Tool (129053), Embossing Additions Tool Kit (159971), 2” Circle Punch (133782), 1-7/8” Circle Punch (165259), Stampin’ Paper Trimmer (152392), Bone Folder (102300), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (144108), Stampin’ Seal (152813), Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755)

Measurements:

Basic Black (4 Pieces):
- 11” x 4 ¼” scored at 2 ¾” x 5 ½”
- 2 ¼” x 3 ¾”
- 2” x 2” (Circle)
- ½” x 3 ½” (Sentiment)
Basic White (3 Pieces):
- 1 ¾” x 3 ¼” (Front)
- 4 x 5 ¼” (Embossed Inside)
- 3 ¾’ x 2 ¼” (Inside)
Smoky Slate:
- 2 ¾” x 4 ¼”
Botanical Textures Designer Series Paper (3 Pieces):
- 4 x 2 ½” (Front)
- 1-7/8” x 1-7/8” (Circle)
- ½” x 3 ½” (Strip)

More Information on My Note of Thanks Card

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Mother’s Day Bouquet Card

May 9, 2025 Leave a comment

Hello Crafty Friends! It’s Laurie here! Happy Mother’s Day to all the mums out there! I am sharing my Mother’s Day Bouquet Card as my Design Team Inspiration Card for Conie Fong Art & Design using the Garden Bouquet from the Garden and Bootiful Bouquet. This purchase includes 2 Images:

Title 1: Garden Bouquet
Title 2: Bootiful Bouquet

The Details of My Mother’s Day Bouquet Card

Since Mother’s Day is this weekend, I thought I would colour with my Copic Markers a bouquet of flowers and decided to use the Garden Bouquet. I love all those spring flowers that Conie used in her bouquet! Perfect for a Mother’s Day card!

For the designer paper, I used the Spring Whispers Decorative Papers since it has watering cans with flowers on it. Perfect for my image! The butterfly and bee papers in the background was also from those papers. The Spring Whispers Coloured Card Collection made it easy to match my papers!

To add some interest to my card, I added a tulip border on one side. I used my Copic Markers to colour the die cut to match the colours of the tulips in the image. I also used the Coloured Card Collection to die cut a matching-coloured butterfly and watering can.

The sentiment was from a retired stamp set that was stamped in Orchid Oasis Ink and matted with the a pink from the Coloured Card Collection.

To add some sparkle, I used my Clear Star Gelly Roll Pen on the hydrangea flower centres and Wink of Stella on the bow. The finishing touch was a scattering rhinestones to add even more sparkle.

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Copic Markers:

Tulips/Ribbon: R85/R83/R81
Hydrangeas: BV34/BV31/V20/ Clear Star Gelly Roll Pen
Peonies: RV34/R81/RV00/RV000
Petunias: V17/V15/V12/Y38
Leaves: G99/YG67/YG63/YG03
Watering Can: BV34/BV31/V20/C4/C2/C0/0

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Card Recipe for My Mother’s Day Bouquet Card:

Garden and Bootiful Bouquet, Conie Fong Art & Design
Paper Basics – Stamper’s Select White Cardstock, Papertrey Ink
Spring Whispers Coloured Card Collection, The Paper Boutique
Spring Whispers Decorative Papers, The Paper Boutique
Portrait Flowers – Tulip Die, Moonstones, Hunkydory
Storybook Garden Patch Dies, Stampin’ Up!
Brilliant Wings Dies, Stampin’ Up!
Strong and Beautiful Stamp Set, Stampin’ Up!
Orchid Oasis Ink Pad, Stampin’ Up
Clear Star Gelly Roll Pan, Sakura
Clear Wink of Stella, Stampin’ Up!
Basic Jewel Rhinestones, Stampin’ Up!

Finished card size: 5 ½” a 5 ½”

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Hope you like my Design Team Inspiration Card using Garden and Bootiful Bouquet for Conie Fong Art & Design!

Thank you for stopping by!

Hugs,
Laurie

Daisy Daydream Alternative Cards

April 15, 2025 2 Comments

Hello Crafty Friends! Laurie here again! I am sharing my Daisy Daydream Alternative Cards using the Daisy Daydream March 2025 Paper Pumpkin Kit by Stampin’ Up! I loved this kit with its pretty paper pieces (especially those bees!), printed cards and envelopes! So, I made five alternative cards with only adding Balmy Blue card stock to two of them.

But, first, here are the three cards that the kit makes. Perfect for all occasions, these beautifully crafted cards bring a touch of nature-inspired charm to your handmade creations.

Three cards with daisies on them — Daisy Daydream March 2025 Paper Pumpkin Kit

The Details of My Daisy Daydream Alternative Cards

My Centre-Step Card

For my first alternative card, I used my favourite fun fold and create a centre-step card! The beautiful printed card bases lend themselves to this fun fold. The only extra product that I added was the Balmy Blue card base which was cut and scored according to the template below.

A card with daisies on it with a fun fold — My Centre-Step Card

For the centre panel, I cut the front of one of the daisy cards in half and used the right side for my centre panel. Next, I popped up a large daisy at the top and tucked in a honeycomb piece so that it hung off the edge.

The side panels were from the envelope with the daisies on the front that I cut apart. Since the panels were so thin, I was able to cut both panels using just the front left side of the envelope.

For the bottom panel, I added the daisy chain behind my sentiment and tucked in another honeycomb hanging off the edge of the centre panel. The daisy chain was a little long. So, I used my paper snips and trimmed off the green leaves on either side of it.

The finishing touch was the bee popped up on the centre panel. You might notice that I again had the bee hanging off the edge of the centre panel. I loved this look which added visual interest and brought the eye to the back panels.

Measurements:

Card Base:
- 11” x 4 ¼” cut/scored according to template below
Centre Panel:
- 2-1/8” x 5-3/8”
2 Side Strips (from Envelope):
- 7/8” x 4-3/8”
Other Pieces from Kit:
- Daisy Precut Paper Pieces
- Bee Precut Paper Piece
- Honeycomb Paper Pieces
- Sentiment Piece

My Easel Card

For my second alternative card, I decided to create an easel card with the daisy chain being used inside as my stopper. So, I scored the front of the Blue Card Base from the Kit in half at 2-1/8” to create my fold.

I used the remaining half of the Daisy card front and cut the back of that card base in half to use one panel for the front and the other panel on the inside.

Another card with Daisies on it — My Easel Card

For my focal point, I layered several elements from the Kit. I used the leftover circle from the Circle Layered piece to matt the green circle. Then, I added the full-length daisy making sure that when the card was in easel layout that the daisy did not extend beyond the card at the bottom. I tucked in a honeycomb behind my sentiment and popped up the bee. Note: Only add adhesive to the bottom of this circle focal point.

For the inside, I added the final panel from the daisy card base and popped up the daisy chain to create the stopper. I love how this looks when the card is in easel form with the daisy chain mirroring the daisies on the card front.

Measurements:

Blue Card base (from Kit):
- 4 ¼” x 5 ½” scored at 2-1/8”
Daisy Card Base (3 Pieces):
- 2” x 5-3/8”
Other Pieces from Kit:
- Daisy Precut Paper Pieces
- Bee Precut Paper Piece
- Honeycomb Paper Piece
- Green Circle
- Leftover Circle
- Sentiment Piece

My Faux-Step Card

For my next alternative card using the Daisy Daydream March 2025 Paper Pumpkin Kit, I made a faux-step card.

I used two of the yellow card bases from the kit to create my card. One I trimmed 3 ½” off the full card base to create my centre panel. For the back panels, I used a full card base and scored it according to the measurements listed below. There was a score from the original card that I ignored. Once that panel with the original score was covered up with the card stock and the printed envelop, it was not noticeable. Hence why my mats are 1/8” instead of ¼” …less card base showing.

A card with a daisy and bee on it — My Faux-Step Card

For this card, the only extra product that I used was some Balmy Blue Card Stock to mat my pieces. The rest was from envelops which included the front right of the blue envelop and the envelope with the bee on the front. Once the envelope with the bee was cut apart, I was able to use the front piece for the back panel that ran the length of the card. Then, I used the back of the envelope for the bottom panel.

Sid elf Card — Side of My Faux-Step Card

Again, for my focal point, I layered several pieces from the kit together.

Measurements:

2 Yellow Card Bases:
- 4 ¼” x 5 ½” scored at 1 ¼”, 2 ½” and 5 ½”
- 3 ½” x 8 ½” scored at 4 ¼”
Balmy Blue (3 Pieces):
- 3-3/8” x 4-1/8” (Centre Panel)
- 1-1/8” x 5-3/8” (Bottom Panel)
- 2-7/8” x 5-3/8” (Back Panel)
Envelope Pieces:
- 3 ¼” x 4” (Blue Envelope)
- 1” x 5 ¼”
- 2 ¾’ x 5 ¼”
Other Pieces from Kit:
- Daisy Precut Paper Piece
- Bee Precut Paper Piece
- Honeycomb Paper Piece
- Green Circle
- Sentiment Piece

My Birthday Card

For this alternative card, I decided to use the circle layer on top of the daisy card to create a peekaboo to the daisies below. I added several Daisy Pre-cut Paper Pieces around the sentiment and popped up the bee.

A birthday card with Daisies and a bee on it — My Birthday Card

Measurements:

Pieces from Kit:
- Daisy Card Base
- Circle Layer
- Daisy Precut Paper Pieces
- Bee Precut Paper Piece
- Sentiment Piece

My Thank You Card

For my last alternative card, I had the daisy part leftover from the blue envelop and thought it would be pretty peeking through the circle layer.

A Thank You Car with daisies and two bees on it — My Thank You Card

The daisy just fit in the circle to the point that I adhered it directly to the circle layer. If I had popped it up, the edges would have been noticeable. So, instead, I popped up the whole circle layer.

Once again, I layered several pieces, including a large daisy, sentiment, honeycomb, vellum and a bee, from the kit for my focal point. I added an extra bee since I had one leftover.

Measurements:

Blue Envelope
- Leftover from faux-step card
Other Pieces from Kit:
- Blue Card Base
- Circle Layer
- Daisy Precut Paper Piece
- Bee Precut Paper Pieces
- Honeycomb Paper Piece
- Vellum Piece
- Sentiment Piece

More Information on My Daisy Daydream Alternative 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.

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