![Swirled Designs Bundle (English) [ 167311 ]](https://i0.wp.com/assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/167311s.jpg?w=100&ssl=1 "Swirled Designs Bundle (English) [ 167311 ]")
swirled designs z fold card in 2 colors
This simple birthday card starts with the fun Online Exclusive Swirled Designs bundle! This bundle comes with 10 geometric dies with ovals, diamonds, flowers and stars perfect for birthday and all occasions cards!
Measurements:
BASE: Strawberry Slush or Cloud Cover CS:
5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″ scored at 2 1/8″, 4 1/4″
Basic White CS: (2) 4″ x 5 1/4″
Using the Tuxedo Black Memento ink pad, stamp the Happy Birthday sentiment on the lower center and then the lines image randomly on one of the 4″ x 5 1/4″ layers around the sentiment.
Die cut the large and smaller starts from the Swirled Designs die set from the 2025-2027 In Colors DSP pack.
Using the silicone mat, I transfer my multipurpose glue into a fine tip bottle for easier application onto thin dies like these. If you are interested in this non Stampin’ Up! product – text me for the link!
Apply glue to the large star and adhere to the stamped layer.
Adhere the smaller stamps strategically around the larger star die.
Stamp the lines image in Tuxedo Black Memento ink on the other 4″ x 5 1/4″ layer and then the smaller star clusters in the matching ink for your cardstock color in each of the diagonal corners.
Score the base at 2 1/8″ and 4 1/4″, fold into a Z fold fun fold card.
Adhere to the inside of the card.
Place glue 1/4″ away from the edges of the front flap of the z-fold card base and adhere the other 4″ x 5 1/4″ paper that has the die cut on it.
Adhere some embellishments to the card and it is complete! This is one of the cards we will be making this coming Monday for my Studio Stamp-a-Stack! Register and come make cards with us – this group is a lot of fun!
What is a Stamp-a-stack? Come and make as many cards as you like – pay as you leave – count up the cards you got done and pay! $2.50 per card and make one of each or two or more of the ones you like or need!
Come get creative and create some artwork of your very own Monday, March 23rd starting at 1pm – one stamp at a time!
Happy Stampin’
Natalie
Here is a masculine version of this z-fold just by changing out the colors!
Product List
![Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166780 ]](https://i0.wp.com/assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/166780s.jpg?w=100&ssl=1 "Basic White 8 1/2\" X 11\" Cardstock [ 166780 ]")
![Cloud Cover 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 165621 ]](https://i0.wp.com/assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/165621s.jpg?w=100&ssl=1 "Cloud Cover 8 1/2\" X 11\" Cardstock [ 165621 ]")
![Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [ 132708 ]](https://i0.wp.com/assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/132708s.jpg?w=100&ssl=1 "Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [ 132708 ]")
![Blending Brushes [ 153611 ]](https://i0.wp.com/assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/153611s.jpg?w=100&ssl=1 "Blending Brushes [ 153611 ]")
![Blending Brushes Storage [ 160519 ]](https://i0.wp.com/assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/160519s.jpg?w=100&ssl=1 "Blending Brushes Storage [ 160519 ]")
![Tear & Tape Adhesive [ 154031 ]](https://i0.wp.com/assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/154031s.jpg?w=100&ssl=1 "Tear & Tape Adhesive [ 154031 ]")
![Water Painters [ 168253 ]](https://i0.wp.com/assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/168253s.jpg?w=100&ssl=1 "Water Painters [ 168253 ]")
![Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [ 149653 ]](https://i0.wp.com/assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/149653s.jpg?w=100&ssl=1 "Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [ 149653 ]")
![Swirled Designs Dies [ 167032 ]](https://i0.wp.com/assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/167032s.jpg?w=100&ssl=1 "Swirled Designs Dies [ 167032 ]")
![Sparkle Dot Essentials [ 166991 ]](https://i0.wp.com/assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/166991s.jpg?w=100&ssl=1 "Sparkle Dot Essentials [ 166991 ]")
![Swirled Designs Photopolymer Stamp Set [ 167030 ]](https://i0.wp.com/assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/167030s.jpg?w=100&ssl=1 "Swirled Designs Photopolymer Stamp Set [ 167030 ]")
![With You In Mind Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [ 164747 ]](https://i0.wp.com/assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/164747s.jpg?w=100&ssl=1 "With You In Mind Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [ 164747 ]")
![2025–2027 In Color™ 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [ 165300 ]](https://i0.wp.com/assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/165300s.jpg?w=100&ssl=1 "2025–2027 In Color™ 6\" X 6\" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [ 165300 ]")
![Strawberry Slush 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 165625 ]](https://i0.wp.com/assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/165625s.jpg?w=100&ssl=1 "Strawberry Slush 8 1/2\" X 11\" Cardstock [ 165625 ]")
![Strawberry Slush Classic Stampin' Pad [ 165286 ]](https://i0.wp.com/assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/165286s.jpg?w=100&ssl=1 "Strawberry Slush Classic Stampin' Pad [ 165286 ]")
![Stampin' Glass Mat Studio (Imperial) [ 163987 ]](https://i0.wp.com/assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/163987s.jpg?w=100&ssl=1 "Stampin' Glass Mat Studio (Imperial) [ 163987 ]")
winter meadow easel card
Well, I don’t usually highlight retired products and i pulled the Winter Meadow DSP out and started designing this card and totally forgot it is retired. OOPS! but the card is so pretty I had to show you the finished result!
It is still a good teaching moment – I will teach you how to make an easel 3D fun fold card and you can try it with your stash of DSP – retired or current!
Measurements:
BASE: Basic Grey CS: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 1 1/4″ and 3″
Secret Sea CS: 4″ x 5 1/4″, 3/4″x 5 1/4″
Basic White CS: 4″ x 5 1/4″, scrap for the die
DSP: 3 3/4″ x 5″, 1/2″ x 5″
Adhere the 1/2″ x 5″ DSP piece to the Secret Sea matte 3/4″ x 5 1/4″, then adhere Foam Adhesive strips to the back.
Adhere the large DSP layer to the 4″ x 5 1/4″ Secret Sea matte.
Score the card base at 1 1/4″ and 3″ on the long side.
Adhere the 4″ x 5 1/4″ Basic White layer to the inside of the card and then pop up the small DSP matte to the bottom of the Basic White layer.
Place adhesive on the outside edge of the small panel.
Die cut the small sentiment piece from the Snowflake Kisses bundle and stamp “let it snow” in Secret Sea ink. Pop it up on the DSP.
Adhere the large DSP matte to the front panel.
Adhere three Secret Sea 2025-2027 In Color Flat Pearls to the outside of the easel around the sentiment.
The front panel tucks into the raised smaller DSP piece to stand up for an easel effect hence the fun fold name!
This is a side view of the card!
Have a pretty piece of DSP or artwork that you would like to display then try this easel card fun fold and do just that!
Now go and create some artwork of your very own that you would like to display – one stamp at a time!
Happy Stampin’
Natalie
Product List
![Snowflake Kisses Bundle (English) [ 166023 ]](https://i0.wp.com/assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/166023s.jpg?w=100&ssl=1 "Snowflake Kisses Bundle (English) [ 166023 ]")
![Basic Gray 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 121044 ]](https://i0.wp.com/assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/121044s.jpg?w=100&ssl=1 "Basic Gray 8-1/2\" X 11\" Cardstock [ 121044 ]")
![Secret Sea 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 165624 ]](https://i0.wp.com/assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/165624s.jpg?w=100&ssl=1 "Secret Sea 8 1/2\" X 11\" Cardstock [ 165624 ]")
![Snowflake Kisses Dies [ 166022 ]](https://i0.wp.com/assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/166022s.jpg?w=100&ssl=1 "Snowflake Kisses Dies [ 166022 ]")
![Snowflake Kisses Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [ 166018 ]](https://i0.wp.com/assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/166018s.jpg?w=100&ssl=1 "Snowflake Kisses Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [ 166018 ]")
![Winter Meadow 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [ 162133 ]](https://i0.wp.com/assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/162133s.jpg?w=100&ssl=1 "Winter Meadow 12\" X 12\" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [ 162133 ]")
![Secret Sea Classic Stampin' Pad [ 165285 ]](https://i0.wp.com/assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/165285s.jpg?w=100&ssl=1 "Secret Sea Classic Stampin' Pad [ 165285 ]")
![2025–2027 In Color™ Flat Pearls [ 165192 ]](https://i0.wp.com/assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/165192s.jpg?w=100&ssl=1 "2025–2027 In Color™ Flat Pearls [ 165192 ]")
pleated prism fun fold
Inspiration can come from anywhere!
I often look at Pinterest, other demonstrators work and websites and Facebook and Instagram reels – this card popped up on my Pinterest board from a sideline demonstrator named Susan C. – thanks for the inspiration!
This card is called a pleated prism fun fold and starts with a 4″ square of DSP – grab one from your stash and follow along with me!
Measurements:
BASE: Old Olive CS: 4 1/4″ x 11 scored at 4 1/4″
scraps for two die cuts
Basic White CS: 4″ x 5 1/4″ and (2) 3 1/4″ x 5 1/4″
scrap for snowflake dies
DSP: 4″ x 4″
Emboss the three Basic White layers in the Forever Plaid 3D embossing folder.
Score the DSP piece at 2″ and then mark with a pencil at 3/4″, 1 1/2″, 2 1/2″, and 3 1/4″ on both the top and bottom of the DSP piece.
Score from the top mark at 3/4″ to the bottom mark at 3 1/4″.
Score from the top mark at 1 1/2″ to the bottom 2 1/2″ mark on the bottom.
Score from the top 2 1/2″ mark to the bottom 1 1/2″ mark.
Score from the top 3 1/4″ mark to the 3/4″ bottom mark.
Fold the score lines into a Valley-Mountain-Valley-Mountain-Valley so that the first middle and last scores are valley folds and the second and fourth lines are mountain folds. Use a bone folder to make all of the score lines crisp.
Using the Stampin’ Seal + and placing the tip of the fold on the center of the score line for the card base – run a line of tape from the Stampin’ Seal + on the outside flat edge opposite to the pointed edge – adhere the flat outside edge to the inside front of the card base.
Run a line of tape down the outside flat edge of the pleated prism DSP piece and close the back of the card base over the DSP mechanism. Rub on the outside of the card over where the tape is adhered to the card to secure the pleated prism DSP piece.
Take a scrap of Old Olive CS and stamp a sentiment from the Snowflake Kisses stamp set and die cut with the Textured Notes dies.
Die cut the line of small snowflakes from the Snowflake Kisses die set and place three Glue Dots on the die cut around the sentiment and adhere the snowflakes.
Take a second scrap of Old Olive and die cut the second largest square die from the Stylish Shapes die set and add some snowflake dies to the top corner.
Adhere the two 3 1/4″ x 5 1/4″ embossed layers on either side of the pleated prism DSP piece.
Adhere the Old Olive square die cut to the right hand side for a place to write.
Adhere the 4″ x 5 1/4″ embossed Basic White layer to the card front and pop up the Old Olive sentiment die piece in the center.
Add three Rhinestone Basic Jewels to the outside of the card to finish it off with a little holiday sparkle!
Try this easy fun fold with your stash and go create some artwork of your very own – one stamp at a time!
Happy Stampin’
Natalie
Product List
![Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147090 ]](https://i0.wp.com/assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/147090s.jpg?w=100&ssl=1 "Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147090 ]")
![Forever Plaid 3 D Embossing Folder [ 164049 ]](https://i0.wp.com/assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/164049s.jpg?w=100&ssl=1 "Forever Plaid 3 D Embossing Folder [ 164049 ]")
![Stylish Shapes Dies [ 159183 ]](https://i0.wp.com/assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/159183s.jpg?w=100&ssl=1 "Stylish Shapes Dies [ 159183 ]")
![Rhinestone Basic Jewels [ 144220 ]](https://i0.wp.com/assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/144220s.jpg?w=100&ssl=1 "Rhinestone Basic Jewels [ 144220 ]")
more color mondays – pumpkin pie, petal pink and balmy blue
Today’s More Color Mondays color challenge takes it’s cue from the gorgeous Everyday Skies 6″ x 6″ DSP. The sheet on the front of this card is covered in fluffy clouds of Petal pink and light Pumpkin Pie set against a Balmy Blue sky. A perfect summer sky for a summery fun fold card! This card is called a Pop Out Swing Fun Fold and i will show you how easy it is to make!
Follow along and make one of your own!
Follow along and make one of your own!
Measurements:
BASE 1: Balmy Blue CS: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″
BASE 2: Balmy Blue CS: 5 1/2″ x 8″
scored at 2″, 4″ and 6″
DSP: BASE 1 outside layer: 4″ x 5 1/4″
BASE 2 inside layers: (3) 1 3/4″ x 5 1/4″
Basic White CS: 1 3/4″ x 5 1/4″
Pumpkin Pie CS: scraps for butterfly dies
Petal Pink CS: scraps for butterfly dies
Score BASE 1 at 4 1/4″ and BASE 2 at 2″, 4″, and 6″.
Adhere the 4″ x 5 1/4″ Everyday Skies DSP layer to the Balmy Blue BASE 1 card front.
Flip BASE 1 over and adhere one of the Beautiful Bokeh DSP strips to the left-hand edge of the backside.
Die cut the large base butterfly image from the Beautiful Butterflies bundle out of the card front – cutting through both layers on the front and the DSP on the back side.
On BASE 2, place the 5 1/2″ side of the paper at the top edge of the Stampin’ Trimmer, cut at 3/4″ down to the 2″ score line on each side of the paper. Then cut along the 2″ score line in between the cut lines. This will leave two tabs on the top and bottom of this BASE piece.
Adhere the other two 1 3/4″ x 5 1/4″ Beautiful Bokeh DSP pieces to the second and thrid panels of BASE 2.
Stamp and decorate the Basic White 1 3/4″ layer and adhere to the last panel of BASE 2.
Place Multipurpose liquid glue to the back side of panel 4 and adhere to the right-hand edge of BASE 1 making sure that the outside edges align.
Fold in between panels 2 and 3 and apply liquid glue to the tabs.
Clos ethe card front over the tabs and adhere to the back of the BASE 1 card front. If you lie the BASE 2 flat and bring the BASE 1 card front over it this will ensure that the card will close well after adhering.
With the card closed, apply liquid glue to the inside right panel, the part that is visible through the butterfly die cut out space.
Die cut the butterfly base in Pumpkin Pie CS.
Die cut the butterfly detail die in Petal Pink CS.
Adhere the detailed die to the base with Liquid Glue.
Adhere the completed butterfly die to the right-hand edge that has glue on it – laying the butterfly into the original die negative space.
Once dry this will allow the butterfly to “swing” as the mechanism opens and closes with the card!
Die cut the butterfly detail die in Petal Pink CS.
Adhere the detailed die to the base with Liquid Glue.
Adhere the completed butterfly die to the right-hand edge that has glue on it – laying the butterfly into the original die negative space.
Once dry this will allow the butterfly to “swing” as the mechanism opens and closes with the card!
I added two smaller butterflies to the inside of the card and Holographic Resin Dots to the outside of the card to finish it off with a llittle sparkle!
You can cut out the front of the card wish any shape! Try a die that you have on hand and see what artwork you can create – one stamp at a time!
Happy Stampin’
Natalie
Product List
![Balmy Blue 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 146982 ]](https://i0.wp.com/assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/146982s.jpg?w=100&ssl=1 "Balmy Blue 8-1/2\" X 11\" Cardstock [ 146982 ]")
![Petal Pink 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 146985 ]](https://i0.wp.com/assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/146985s.jpg?w=100&ssl=1 "Petal Pink 8-1/2\" X 11\" Cardstock [ 146985 ]")
![Pumpkin Pie 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 105117 ]](https://i0.wp.com/assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/105117s.jpg?w=100&ssl=1 "Pumpkin Pie 8-1/2\" X 11\" Cardstock [ 105117 ]")
![Holographic Resin Dots [ 165598 ]](https://i0.wp.com/assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/165598s.jpg?w=100&ssl=1 "Holographic Resin Dots [ 165598 ]")
![Beautiful Bokeh Suite Collection (English) [ 164619 ]](https://i0.wp.com/assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/164619s.jpg?w=100&ssl=1 "Beautiful Bokeh Suite Collection (English) [ 164619 ]")
![Beautiful Butterflies Bundle (English) [ 164615 ]](https://i0.wp.com/assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/164615s.jpg?w=100&ssl=1 "Beautiful Butterflies Bundle (English) [ 164615 ]")
![Beautiful Butterflies Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [ 164608 ]](https://i0.wp.com/assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/164608s.jpg?w=100&ssl=1 "Beautiful Butterflies Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [ 164608 ]")
![Beautiful Bokeh 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [ 164607 ]](https://i0.wp.com/assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/164607s.jpg?w=100&ssl=1 "Beautiful Bokeh 6\" X 6\" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [ 164607 ]")
![Everyday Skies 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [ 164622 ]](https://i0.wp.com/assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/164622s.jpg?w=100&ssl=1 "Everyday Skies 6\" X 6\" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [ 164622 ]")
![Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147086 ]](https://i0.wp.com/assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/147086s.jpg?w=100&ssl=1 "Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147086 ]")
![Beautiful Butterflies Hybrid Embossing Folder [ 164614 ]](https://i0.wp.com/assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/164614s.jpg?w=100&ssl=1 "Beautiful Butterflies Hybrid Embossing Folder [ 164614 ]")
