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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

My Year of Wonder Card

January 13, 2026 Leave a comment

Hello Crafty Friends! Laurie here again! I am sharing My Year of Wonder Card using the Light & Wonder Bundle from the Lights of Aurora Suite Collection by Stampin’ Up! I loved this suite and decided to create a New Years card for friends. So far, I have made three cards using this Suite including this one. At the end of this post, I have included the other two cards with further details about them. This beautiful Suite is on the Last Chance List! So, get it while you can!

The Details of My Year of Wonder Card

For my card, I decided to create a mini slimline wintery scene card. I used both the large and small tree dies to frame my scene with that gorgeous DSP. I was inspired by a card that Stampin’ Up! had in their catty to use DSP for the snow. It gives it a snowy blue glow that you see sometimes in the winter.

Next, I embossed the sentiments in white on the Basic Black piece and die cut it with the “hilly” die. I made this piece the same width as my card front so that it fit the sentiment leaving enough space on either side of it without overcrowding it.

All this was adhered to a Blackberry Bliss mat with a Night of Navy card base.

As a finishing touch, I placed a scattering of the Frosted Iridescent Dots on my card.

Supplies:

Stamps/Bundles/Dies: Light & Wonder Bundle (165763)

Inks: VersaMark Ink (102283)

Paper: Night of Navy (100867), Blackberry Bliss (133675), Basic Black (121045), Lights of Aurora 6” x 6” Designer Series Paper (165755)

Accessories: Frosted Iridescent Dots (165766), Basics Embossing Powder (165679), Heat Tool (129053), Embossing Additions Tool Kit (159971), Stampin’ Paper Trimmer (152392), Bone Folder (102300), Black Stampin’ Dimensionals (150893), Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (144108), Stampin’ Seal (152813), Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755)

Measurements:

Night of Navy:
- 6 ¼” x 7” scored at 3 ½”
Blackberry Bliss:
- 6-1/8” x 3-3/8”
Basic Black:
- 2” x 3 ½” (Sentiment)
- 3 ¼” x 3 ¼” (Large Trees)
- 2” x 3 ¼” (Small Trees)
Lights of Aurora Designer Series Paper:
- 6” x 3 ¼” (Sky)
- 3” x 3 ¼” (Snow)

More Information on My Year of Wonder Card

Here are my other cards using the Lights of Aurora Suite Collection by Stampin’ Up!

For more information on my first card, please click here or the photo.

Embrace the Magic Card - a card with the Aurora borealis — Embrace the Magic Card

My other card was a Mystery Challenge from a Stampin’ Up! Play Date this past Fall. Here are the details.

Mystery Card

Using your primary choice of card stock cut the following:
Base: 5 ½” x 8 ½” scored at 4 ¼”
Layer: 3 ¾” x 5”

2nd card stock colour choice:
Layer: 3 7/8” x 5 1/8”
Strip: ¾” x 5 ¼”

3rd card stock colour choice:
Cut 3 pieces @ ½” x 3 ¼”

DSP of your choice:
Layer: 4 ¼”” x 5 ½”
Strips: 3 pieces @ 1” x 3 ½”

HINT: this is a horizontal card

Add greeting of your choice a die cut item and embellishment.

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

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

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.

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

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

My Season’s Eatings Card

December 31, 2025 Leave a comment

Hello Crafty Friends! Laurie here again! Happy New Year’s Eve! One last card for me from 2025! I am sharing My Season’s Eatings Card using the Gingerbread Man Bundle by Stampin’ Up! Love how it’s a card within a card!

The Details of My Season’s Eatings Card

For my card, I knew that I wanted to create a pocket on the front in which to tuck my gingerbread man. So, I decided to create a fairly large pocket and have the corner turned down. Almost like he’s tucked into a bed!

The Christmas Tags & More Designer Series Paper was the perfect “bedding” for my gingerbread man with the wreath on one side and the holly on the other. I made this card for a swap, and the ornament DSP worked as well. The leftover strip was tucked into the corner to add interest when the gingerbread man was out of the pocket.

Many cards with the gingerbread man in a pocket — My Swap Cards

The Details of My Pocket

For the pocket, I measured 2” from the top-down on the right side of the Real Red card stock and marked it with a pencil. Then, I scored from the top left corner to the 2 “ mark creating a diagonal score. When I folded it back, the pencil mark was hidden.

Next, I measured 1-7/8” from the top-down on the left side of the DSP and marked it. This time, I cut from the top left to the mark to create a triangle. Then, I turned over the triangle so that the underside of the DSP was revealed. I used the Tear & Tape Adhesive to adhere the pocket along the sides and bottom. The pocket needed the strength since the gingerbread man would be pulled in and out. You could also use liquid glue.

A Card with Ornament DSP for the pocket — Swap Card with Ornament DSP

The Gingerbread Man

The gingerbread man was embossed in white onto Pecan Pie and then die cut out. I love that you can change the different faces of the gingerbread man. So, I decided to go with him winking. I added a Real Red hat and Garden Green scarf. A couple of Real Red & White Adhesive-Backed Peppermints were perfect for his buttons. I decided to decorate the inside by die cutting a Basic White gingerbread man, trimmed it down to fit on one side and stamped the sentiment in Real Red before adhering it inside.

To decorate the front, I added a die cut peppermint candy. The sentiment was stamped in Pecan Pie and die cut with the largest flag die from the Stylish Shapes Dies.

As a finishing touch, I placed a scattering of the Real Red & White Adhesive-Backed Peppermints around my sentiment.

Supplies:

Stamps/Bundles/Dies: Gingerbread Man Bundle (165763), Stylish Shapes Dies (159183)

Inks: VersaMark Ink (102283), Pecan Pie (161665), Real Red (147084)

Paper: Garden Green (102584), Pecan Pie (161717), Basic White (166780), Real Red (102482), Christmas Tags & More 6” x 6” Designer Series Paper (165907)

Accessories: Real Red & White Adhesive-Backed Peppermints (164050), 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), Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755), Tear & Tape Adhesive (154031), pencil

Measurements:

Garden Green:
- 8 ½” x 5 ½” scored at 4 ¼”
- Scrap for Scarf
Real Red:
- 4 ½’ x 4-1/8” scored from top left corner to 2” on right side
- Scraps for Hat and Candy
Basic White:
- 1” x 3 ½”
- 3 ½” x 5” (for inside of gingerbread man)
- Scrap for Candy
Pecan Pie:
- 5” x 8”
Christmas Tags & More 6” x 6” Designer Series Paper:
- 4-3/8” x 4” cut from top left corner to 1-7/8” on right side to create triangle
- 3” x 1 ¾” (Strip)

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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”

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Embrace the Magic Card

November 6, 2025 Leave a comment

Hello Crafty Friends! Laurie here again! I am sharing my Embrace the Magic Card using the Light & Wonder Bundle from the Lights of Aurora Suite Collection by Stampin’ Up! I love this Suite and couldn’t resist using it for a shoebox swap.

The Details of My Embrace the Magic Card

For my card, I knew that I wanted to use the beautiful Lights of Aurora DSP with that tree die! I saw an accordion card that inspired me to trim my DSP into strips instead of keeping it in one piece. Then, I matted it onto Basic Black card stock leaving a gap between the strips and a 1/8” border all around. Tip: adhere the end strips before adhering the centre one.

Once my DSP was down, I started to layer my scene with the Basic White snow caps and the Basic Gray mountains adhered directly to my DSP. I popped up the trees with the mini Black Stampin’ Dimensionals.

Next, I embossed the sentiments in white. The Blackberry Bliss sentiment was fussy cut down to fit the letters, while the Basic Black sentiment was die cut using the largest flag from the Stylish Shapes Dies. I popped up all the sentiments with the Black Stampin’ Dimensionals.

All this was adhered to a Basic White mat and then to a Blackberry Bliss card base that was dry embossed with the So Swirly Embossing Folder.

As a finishing touch, I placed a scattering of the Frosted Iridescent Dots on my card.

Supplies:

Stamps/Bundles/Dies: Light & Wonder Bundle (165763), Stylish Shapes Dies (159183)

Inks: VersaMark Ink (102283)

Paper: Blackberry Bliss (133675), Basic Black (121045), Basic White (166780), Basic Gray (121044), Lights of Aurora 6” x 6” Designer Series Paper (165755)

Accessories: Frosted Iridescent Dots (165766), So Swirly Embossing Folder (163791), Basics Embossing Powder (165679), Heat Tool (129053), Embossing Additions Tool Kit (159971), Stampin’ Paper Trimmer (152392), Bone Folder (102300), Black Stampin’ Dimensionals (150893), Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (144108), Stampin’ Seal (152813), Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755)

Measurements:

Blackberry Bliss:
- 8 ½” x 5 ½” scored at 4 ¼”
- Scraps for Sentiment
Basic White:
- 4-5/8” x 3-3/8”
- 2 ¼” x 3 ¼” (Mountain)
Basic Black:
- 4 ½” x 3 ¼”
- 1” x 3-3/8” (Sentiment)
- 2” x 3 ¼” (Trees)
Basic Gray:
- 2” x 3 ¼”
Lights of Aurora Designer Series Paper:
- 3” x 4-3/8” cut into three 1” Pieces

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My Jolly Delivery Card

October 30, 2025 Leave a comment

Hello Crafty Friends! Laurie here again! I am sharing My Jolly Delivery Card using the Jolly Delivery Bundle in the North Pole Delivery Suite Collection by Stampin’ Up! I made two cards using this Suite Collection. This was a quick and easy card using the precut printed images in the DSP! I will post the other card at the end.

The Details of My Jolly Delivery Card

For my card, I thought I would create a fast card using the precut images in the North Pole Delivery Designer Series Paper. Quick and easy is the name of the game here! Lol!

The only stamping was the sentiment which I die cut using the Perennial Postage Dies. I decided to fussy cut one of the mailboxes from the DSP and used the bear and owl precuts.

Next, I tore the Basic White piece in half to create two snow layers that I used to tuck in my mailbox and ground my bear. I used the dotted DSP for my sky since I thought it looked like falling snow. All this was layered onto Basic White card stock that was die cut using the second largest Perennial Postage Die and then onto a Poppy Parade card base.

Finally, I added matching Dear Dots to finish off my card.

Supplies:

Stamps/Bundles/Dies: Jolly Delivery Bundle (165845), Perennial Postage Dies (162607)

Inks: Poppy Parade Classic Stampin’ Pad (147050), Pool Party Classic Stampin’ Pad (147107)

Paper: Poppy Parade (119793), Basic White (166780), North Pole Delivery Designer Series Paper (165837)

Accessories: Dear Dots (165848), Stampin’ Paper Trimmer (152392), Bone Folder (102300), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (144108), Stampin’ Seal (152813), Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755)

Close Up of Scene on Card — Close Up of Scene

Measurements:

Poppy Parade:
- 8 ½” x 5 ½” scored at 4 ¼”
Basic White (3 Pieces):
- 5” x 4 ½”
- 3” x 3-3/8” (Torn in half to create snowbanks)
- Scrap for Sentiment
North Pole Delivery Designer Series Paper:
- 3-3/8” x 4-5/8”
- Precut Printed Bear
- Precut Printed Owl
- Mailbox (Fussy Cut Out)

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My Special Delivery Card -a Christmas card with a dog mailing a letter — My Special Delivery Card

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My Special Delivery Card

October 24, 2025 2 Comments

Hello Crafty Friends! Laurie here again! I am sharing My Special Delivery Card using the Jolly Delivery Bundle in the North Pole Delivery Suite Collection by Stampin’ Up! I made two cards using this Suite Collection. This one was for a swap and the other one, which I will share at the end of this post, was a quick and easy card using the precut printed images in the DSP!

The Details of My Special Delivery Card

For my card, I thought that the Perennial Postage Dies would be perfect for my mail theme. I knew that I wanted to use the sweet puppy stamp for my card. So, I stamped him and the envelope in Tuxedo Black Memento Ink on Basic White, and I pulled out my Stampin’ Blends to colour them up.

Next, I stamped the sentiment in black on the Basic White sentiment piece. Then, I stamped the circle stamp in Pool Party on the sentiment piece and on the Pool Party card stock.

Once that was done, I decided on the different pieces of DSP that I wanted to use. I went with the mailboxes for one and the subtle polka dot pattern to place behind my puppy. I figured that the pattern would not detract from my colouring. Then, I added a Poppy Parade mat to each of my pieces.

Finally, I layered my postage pieces and added some matching Dear Dots to finish off my card.

Supplies:

Stamps/Bundles/Dies: Jolly Delivery Bundle (165845), Perennial Postage Dies (162607)

Inks: Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad (132708), Pool Party Classic Stampin’ Pad (147107)

Paper: Poppy Parade (119793), Basic White (166780), Pool Party (122924), North Pole Delivery Designer Series Paper (165837)

Accessories: Dear Dots (165848), Crumb Cake Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack (154882), Poppy Parade Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack (154958), Pool Party Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack (154894), Stampin’ Blends Color Lifter (144608), Stampin’ Paper Trimmer (152392), Bone Folder (102300), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (144108), Stampin’ Seal (152813), Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755)

Measurements:

Poppy Parade (4 Pieces):
- 8 ½” x 5 ½” scored at 4 ¼”
- 2 ¾” x 2”
- 1 ½” x 2-3/8”
- 1-1/8” x 1-7/8”
Basic White (4 Pieces):
- 5” x 4 ½”
- ¾” x 1-1/8”
- Scrap for Envelope
- Scrap for Dog
Pool Party:
- 3-3/8” x 4-5/8”
North Pole Delivery Designer Series Paper (2 Pieces):
- 2-3/8” x 1-5/8”
- 1 ¼” x 2”

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Thankful Shutter Card

October 14, 2025 2 Comments

Hello Crafty Friends! Laurie here again! I am sharing my alternative Thankful Shutter Card using the September 2025 Fall for Toile Paper Pumpkin Kit. This weekend was our Canadian Thanksgiving. So, I thought a tri-fold shutter card would be a fun card to make for it.

The Details of My Thankful Shutter Card

For my fun-fold card, the only additional things that I added were a Very Vanilla card base, Cajun Craze mats and some Timid Tiger leaves using the add on Circle of Seasons Dies. Everything else was from the kit.

Once I followed the template posted below for the measurements of my card, it was time to decorate it.

Top View of My Card — Top View of My Thankful Shutter Card

I knew that I wanted to use the frame and the Thankful sentiment on the front of my card. The ribbon added a nice element to decorate the panel beneath it. I also knew that I wanted to use the gorgeous toile card for my two largest panels on the front and the sentiment on the inside.

Front of Card with Fall Scene — Front of Card Folded To A2 Card Size

For the inside, I stamped the leaves and pumpkins on the white card base pieces in Cajun Craze. To decorate the stamped leaves, I added a die cut Timid Tiger leaf using the Circle of Seasons Dies in each square.

Next, I created my inside sentiment focal point using the circle with the sentiment stamped. I added the fox from the kit and two bronze leaves to balance him out.

Supplies:

Stamps: September 2025 Fall for Toile Paper Pumpkin Kit

Inks: Cajun Craze Spot (In Kit)

Paper: Very Vanilla 12” x 12” Cardstock (144239), Cajun Craze (119684), Timid Tiger (165626)

Accessories: Circle of Seasons Dies, Grosgrain Ribbon (In Kit), Bone Folder (102300), Stampin’ Dimensionals (In Kit), Stampin’ Seal (152813), Mini Glue Dots (In Kit)

Measurements:

Very Vanilla:
- 12” x 5 ½” (cut/scored according to template below
Cajun Craze: (11 pieces)
- 5-3/8” x 1-7/8” (Front 2 Pieces)
- 2-3/8: x 1-7/8” (2 Pieces)
- 1-3/8” x 1/7/8” (4 Pieces)
- 1-3/8” x 3-7/8” (2 Pieces)
- 2-3/8” x 3-7/8”
White Card Base:
- 1 ¼” x 1 ¾” (4 Pieces)
Toile (3 pieces):
- 5 ¼” x 1 ¾” (Front 2 pieces)
- 2 ¼” x 3 ¾”
Grid Card Base:
- 1 ¼” x 3 ¾” (2 Pieces)
- 2 ¼” x 1 ¾” (2 Pieces)
Other Pieces from Kit:
- 2 Precut Foil Leaves
- Fox Precut Paper Piece
- Thankful Sentiment Piece
- Sentiment Circle
- Grosgrain Ribbon

More Information on My Thankful Shutter Card

Downloadable Tri-Fold Shutter Template

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For my other alternative cards using the Fall for Toile Paper Pumpkin Kit, please click here or on the photo.

Fall for Toile Alternative Cards - 5 fall cards — Fall for Toile Alternative Cards

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Fall for Toile Alternative Cards

October 11, 2025 Leave a comment

Hello Crafty Friends! Laurie here again! I am sharing my Fall for Toile Alternative Cards using the Fall for Toile September 2025 Paper Pumpkin Kit by Stampin’ Up! I made a total of 6 alternative cards, but I’m only sharing 5 here. The other one will be posted soon.

But, first, here are the three cards that the kit makes. Celebrate the harvest season with elegant cards inspired by autumn’s beauty. The Fall for Toile Paper Pumpkin Refill includes printed card bases and coordinating envelopes, precut paper and foil pieces, grosgrain ribbon, and everything else you need to continue crafting upscale cards with rich seasonal details.

3 Fall cards — Fall for Toile September 2025 Paper Pumpkin Kit

The Details of My Fall for Toile Alternative Cards

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 have the leaves extend past the centre panel. I created my focal point using the directions from the kit but just placed it on the centre panel. For the centre panel, I embossed a piece of Cajun Craze with the Sunflower 3D Embossing Folder to add visual interest without detracting from the focal point.

A card with leaves on it — My Centre-Step Card

Next, I stamped the white printed card base pieces with the leaves just like in the original directions. A piece of the grid printed card base was added at the bottom.

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

Measurements:

Pecan Pie Card Base:
- 11” x 4 ¼” cut/scored according to template below
Cajun Craze Centre Panel:
- 2-1/8” x 4 ½”
2 Side Strips:
- 7/8” x 4-3/8”
Bottom Grid Panel:
- 7/8” x 4-1/8”
Other Pieces from Kit:
- 2 Precut Foil Leaves
- 2 Precut Leaves
- Sentiment Circle
- Grosgrain Ribbon

My Double Z-Fold Card

For my second alternative card, I decided to create a double z-fold card. I thought it would be a fun alternative card for this Paper Pumpkin.

A Fun Fold Card with a Fall Scene — My Double Z-Fold Card

So, I cut apart a toile card base to use it for the two layers. For the front, I made it similar to the design used in the kit and matted it with Cajun Craze card stock.

Since the other z-fold was inside, I kept is simple and just added the toile paper and a Cajun Craze mat to keep it from being too bulky.

Inside of my Card — Inside of My Double Z-Fold Card

Finally, I added a piece of Very Vanilla to the inside on which I stamped a sentiment and leaves.

Measurements:

Mossy Meadow Card Base:
- 10 ¾” x 5 ½” scored at 1-5/8”, 3 ¼”, 7 ½” and 9-1/8”
Cajun Craze:
- 5” x 3 ¾”
- 4 ¼” x 3”
Toile Card Base:
- 4 ¾” x 3 ½”
- 4″ x 2 ¾”
Very Vanilla:
- 5 ¼” x 4”
Other Pieces from Kit:
- Precut Frame
- Precut Stamped Circle
- Thankful Sentiment

My Triple Panel Bridge Card

For my next Fall for Toile Alternative Card using Fall for Toile September 2025 Paper Pumpkin Kit, I made a triple panel bridge card.

A Card with a Cornfield and pumpkins — My Triple Panel Bridge Card

So, I took a white printed card base and cut with my Paper Trimmer 1” in on either side of the front to create 3 panels. The Precut Corn Field fit perfectly for my bridge on the front. I added the pumpkins and used the Gift of Fall August 2019 Paper Pumpkin to stamp the “Happy Thanksgiving”.

Middle Panel of Card — Middle Panel of My Triple Panel Bridge Card

For the middle panel, I added a piece of the grid printed card base and then mounted the round circle with the stamped the sentiment. A scattering of die cut leaves using the Circle of Seasons Dies added a whimsical feel. Two strips of Cajun Craze embossed with the Sunflower 3D Embossing Folder were adhered to the card base on either side of the middle panel.

Finally for the inside, I stamped a sentiment from the same Gift of Fall Paper Pumpkin Kit since we have a friend coming for Thanksgiving. The embossed Cajun Craze pieces frame the sentiment perfectly.

Measurements:

White Printed Card Base:
- Front of card cut at 1″ and 4 ½”
Grid Piece:
- 4-1/8” x 3 3/8”
Cajun Craze (2 Pieces):
- 4-1/8” x 7/8”
- Scraps Timid Tiger and Darling Duckling
Other Pieces from Kit:
- Precut Corn Field
- Precut Pumpkins
- Flag Sentiment
- Precut Stamped Circle

My Easel Card

For this alternative card, I decided to create a simple easel card using the same design as the kit but added a score down the front at 2-1/8” to create my fold.

A card with a Cornfield and fox on it — My Easel Card

For the inside, I cut apart an envelope and used a strip from the flap to add interest. The circle with the acorn was popped up to create my stopper.

Measurements:

Grid Card Base:
- 8 ½” x 5 ½” scored at 2-1/8”
Envelope:
- 1” x 5 ¼”
Other Pieces from Kit:
- Corn Field
- Precut Fox
- Precut Pumpkins
- Flag Sentiment
- Precut Stamped Circle

My Hello Thanksgiving Card

For my last alternative card, I had a number of pieces leftover and decided to use what I could. So, I use the leftover toile card base and added a Cajun Craze border. This I mounted onto a white printed card mat and then onto a Cajun Craze card base.

A Thanksgiving card with Leaves — My Hello Thanksgiving Card

To help anchor the leaves, I die cut a circle using the Circle of Seasons Dies from the leftover envelope. Next, I die cut the “Hello” and added it to the circle. The Happy Thanksgiving was stamped using the same Gift of Fall Paper Pumpkin Kit onto the flag. The acorn circle helped to finish off the sentiment and balance out the one copper leaf I had leftover.

Measurements:

Cajun Craze:
- 8 ½” x 5 ½” scored at 4 ¼”
- 3-3/8” x 5-3/8”
- Scrap for hello
Envelope:
- Scrap
White Printed Card:
- 4-1/8” x 5-3/8”
Other Pieces from Kit:
- Precut Foil Leaf
- 2 Precut Leaves
- Acorn Circle
- Sentiment Flag

More Information on My Fall for Toile Alternative Cards

For my other alternative tri-fold shutter card using the Fall for Toile Paper Pumpkin Kit, please click here or on the photo.

Downloadable Centre-Step Card Template

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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

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

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