More Color Mondays – golden glow, hydrangea hue and crisp cantaloupe

More Color Mondays – golden glow, hydrangea hue and crisp cantaloupe

by | Oct 7, 2026 | card samples, color challenge, Designer Series Paper, die cutting, embossing folders, fun fold, In Colors, more color mondays, my favorites, techniques

Today’s More Color Mondays features three of the most recent In Colors: Golden Glow, Hydrangea hue and Crisp Cantaloupe and one of my favorite new bundles: Elegant Leaves tamps and dies!

This fun fold is super easy and such a great reveal!

Measurements:
BASE: Crisp Cantaloupe CS:5 1/2″ x 7 1/2″
scored at 3 1/4″
Front Flap CS: 2 1/2″ x 5 1/2″
scored at 4 3/4″
Basic White CS Inside: 4″ x 5 1/4″
DSP front piece: 3″ x 5 1/4″
DSP inside piece: 1″ x 5 1/4″
Front Flap Embossed CS: 2 1/4″ x 4 1/2″

Adhere the 1″ piece of DSP to the right-hand side of the Basic White layer.
Stamp the sentiment on the inside Basic White CS piece in Crisp Cantaloupe ink.
Take the Front flap piece and score at 4 3/4″ adhere the small tab at the top of the flap so the score line is just slightly above the center of the top inside edge of the card.
Placing it just slightly above the top edge will allow the flap to close over the front of the card and lay flat.
Adhere the Basic White layer to the inside of the card covering the tab of the front flap.
Adhere the larger DSP piece to the front of the card base.
Take the 2 1/4″ x 4 1/2″ Crsip Cantaloupe CS piece and emboss with the Softly Woven 3D embossing folder and adhere to the outside of the front flap.
Cut the three detailed leaf dies in Basic White CS and the three outline leaf dies in different colors of the 2026-2028 In Color Gingham DSP.
Glue the detailed Basic White CS leaves to the coordinating Gingham image.
Cut a 1 1/4″ x 2 1/2″ scrap of one of the In Colors and a 1″ x 2 1/4″ scrap of Crisp Cantaloupe.

Stamp the thank you sentiment in Crisp Cantaloupe ink to the Crisp Cantaloupe CS and run through the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss machine with the tree ring die.

Adhere to the colored matte.

Pop up the sentiment piece hanging off of the edge of the front flap and start to arrange the leaves around the sentiment piece.
Adhere the rest of the leaf dies to the card around the sentiment piece.

Add 2026-2028 In Color Dots around the sentiment.

I decided to try the sentiment matte in Hydrangea Hue to make the sentiment piece pop a little more – Which one do you like better?

Sometimes changing one little accent piece can make all the difference!

Try this fun fold with your stash – now it’s your turn! Go and create some artwork of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Elegant Leaves Bundle (English) [ 168303 ]
[168303]
$52.00
Elegant Leaves Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [ 168300 ]
[168300]
$25.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166780 ]
[166780]
$14.00
Crisp Cantaloupe 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 167693 ]
[167693]
$14.00
Hydrangea Hue 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 167687 ]
[167687]
$14.00
2026–2028 In Color™ Gingham Gallery 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [ 168218 ]
[168218]
$12.50
Crisp Cantaloupe Classic Stampin Pad [ 167680 ]
[167680]
$14.00
Paper Trimmer
[152392]
$28.00
Stampin' Seal
[152813]
$9.00
Stampin' Seal+
[149699]
$13.00
Tear & Tape Adhesive
[138995]
$7.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
[110755]
$6.00
Mini Glue Dots
[103683]
$7.25
Mini Stampin' Dimensionals
[144108]
$4.25
Stampin' Dimensionals
[104430]
$4.25
Blending Brushes [ 153611 ]
[153611]
$17.00
Blender Pens [ 102845 ]
[102845]
$14.00
Water Painters [ 168253 ]
[168253]
$13.00
Tear & Tape Adhesive [ 154031 ]
[154031]
$7.00
Paper Snips [ 103579 ]
[103579]
$12.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [ 149653 ]
[149653]
$140.00
Elegant Leaves Dies [ 168302 ]
[168302]
$33.00
Softly Woven 3 D Embossing Folder [ 168466 ]
[168466]
$12.00
2026–2028 In Color™ Dots [ 167546 ]
[167546]
$9.00
more color mondays – petunia pop, daffodil delight and strawberry slush

more color mondays – petunia pop, daffodil delight and strawberry slush

by | Jan 5, 2026 | card samples, Designer Series Paper, fun fold, In Colors, new catalog, techniques

Today’s More Color Mondays color challenge features the suite that debuts tomorrow on January 6th all of the great new projects become available in our new January to April 2026 mini catalog!

This sweet and whimsical fun fold card starts like a normally 4 1/4″ x 11″ card scored at 5 1/2″ but cut a little off one side and it allows you to see the inside of the card at a glance!

Measurements:
BASE: Basic White CS: 4 1/4″ x 11″
scored at 5 1/2″ cut 1 1/2″ off one side
DSP: 3″ x 4″ and 1 1/2″ x 4″
Strawberry Slush CS: 1/4″ x 4 1/4″
Petunia Pop CS: 1/4″ x 4 1/4″
Daffodil Delight CS: 1/8″ x 4 1/4″

Cut 1 1/2″ off the left hand side of the 11″ length. Save that piece and cut for the sentiment piece.
Cut the DSP at 3″ x 4″ and 1 1/2″ x 4″ – adhere the 3″ piece to the upper flap, leaving an even 1/8″ border on the top and sides.
Adhere the 1 1/2″ piece to the inside bottom of the card leaving a 1/8″ border on the bottom and sides.
Adhere the Colored cardstock strips below the 3″ DSP piece so that they cover the white section completely.
Adhere the Daffodil Delight strip and stamp the sentiment in Petunia Pop Ink and blend with a blending brush and Daffodil Delight ink over the sentiment. Pop up the sentiment on the right-hand side of the strips.
The Beach Boardwalk Suite comes with these fun Puffy Stickers so I decided to add a few for the coordinating embellishments around the sentiment – a yellow sun and two dots.
This finishes the card with more whimsy and color and hopefully will bring some sunshine to someone’s day!

Now it’s your turn and go and create some artwork of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Reminder the Boardwalk Fun and Beach Boardwalk items are SNEAK PEAK until tomorrow and therefore will not be in the photo links below as they are not available just yet – but only 24 MORE HOURS TO GO!

Product List
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166780 ]
[166780]
$14.00
Daffodil Delight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 119683 ]
[119683]
$14.00
Petunia Pop 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 163801 ]
[163801]
$14.00
Strawberry Slush 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 165625 ]
[165625]
$14.00
Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147094 ]
[147094]
$9.00
Petunia Pop Classic Stampin Pad [ 163811 ]
[163811]
$9.00
Paper Trimmer
[152392]
$28.00
Bone Folder
[102300]
$8.00
Stampin' Seal
[152813]
$8.00
Stampin' Seal+
[149699]
$12.00
Tear & Tape Adhesive
[138995]
$7.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
[110755]
$6.00
Mini Glue Dots
[103683]
$7.25
Mini Stampin' Dimensionals
[144108]
$4.25
Stampin' Dimensionals
[104430]
$4.25
Paper Snips
[103579]
$12.00
Blending Brushes [ 153611 ]
[153611]
$15.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [ 149653 ]
[149653]
$140.00
friends of the ocean h spanner fun fold card

friends of the ocean h spanner fun fold card

by | Mar 31, 2025 | card samples, color challenge, Designer Series Paper, die cutting, more color mondays, my favorites, techniques

Today’s More Color Mondays color challenge screams warm weather in hues of spring grass and sunsets of Melon Mambo, Calypso Coral and Lemon Lime Twist.

I have seen this type of fun fold called many things – front flap fun fold card, front flap H fold, Spanner card etc. whatever you name it this is a winner… easy to replicate and make – it is an easy WOW card!

Pair this fun fold with the Friends of the Ocean Suite of products and well – I am SOOOO ready for spring and summer on the water! LOL!

Measurements:
BASE: Melon Mambo CS: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″, (1) 3/4″ x 5 1/2″
scraps for die cuts
Basic White CS: (4) 1 1/8″ x 4 1/8″
(2) 2 7/8″ x 4 1/8″
scraps for stamping and die cutting
DSP: (4) 1″ x 4″, (1) 2 3/4″ x 4″ and
(1) 5/8″ x 5 1/2″
Lemon Lime Twist CS: scraps for die cuts

Score your base card at 4 1/4″.
Cut the front flap of the card base at 1 1/4″ from each side from the score line to the edge.
This will make a 1 1/4″ flap on each side of the card front.
Adhere the 1″ x 4″ DSP pieces to the Basic White 1 1/8″ x 4 1/8″ cardstock layers.

Adhere two on the outside of the side panels.

Adhere the 2 3/4″ x 4″ DSP piece to the 2 7/8″ x 4 1/8″ Basic White layer and adhere that to the middle outside flap in between the two side panels.
Adhere the other two smaller DSP panels to the inside of the card. These will go on the outside edges leaving 1/8″ border on the top, bottom and outside edge.
Adhere the other 2 7/8″ x 4 1/8″ Basic White layer in between the two smaller DSP layers as shown in the photo below.
Stamp the hello friend sentiment from the Ocean Friends stamp set and the bubbles across the 5/8″ x 5 1/2″ strip.
Mount to the 3/4″ cardstock strip.
Stamp the two step stampin’ crab in Melon Mambo ink – stamping the base in the ink and then stamping off on a scrap piece of paper before stamping on your cardstock – creating a lighter base image.
Stamp the detailed crab full strength in Melon Mambo ink over the base image.
Die cut the crab and adhere to the middle panel.
Die cut the small starfish in Melon Mambo cardstock and adhere around the crab.
Adhere only the ends of the cardstock strip so that the strip is ONLY attached to the side panels of the card front!
Die cut the edging die in Lemon Lime Twist cardstock and some more small starfish.
Adhere under the spanner sentiment careful to only adhere to the side panels (or you will glue this fun fold closed)
Adhere the Lemon Lime Twist starfish to the card front.
Color some small pearls with Melon mambo Stampin’ Blends and adhere to the card front.
I decided I wanted a little more Calypso Coral in the card other than just in the DSP so I stamped a lobster in Calypso and adhered the tail under the spanner and the claw on the right hand side panel.
I stamped another crab on the inside middle panel of the spanner fun fold and the LOVE YOU sentiment above the image to complete the third level of the card!
A spanner card has three little layers, the crab and lobster show up when the card is completely closed but when you lift up the spanner portion of the card you get to see the crab on the middle panel without the lobster and then you pick up the middle panel and get to see the inside of the card!

Try this fun fold with a set you have in your stash! Now go and create some artwork of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Friends Of The Ocean Suite Collection (English)
[164697]
$81.00
Ocean Friends Bundle (English)
[164692]
$49.50
Ocean Friends Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
[164685]
$24.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[159276]
$13.00
Lemon Lime Twist 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[144245]
$11.50
Melon Mambo 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[115320]
$11.50
Friends Of The Ocean 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper
[164684]
$12.50
Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad
[147101]
$9.00
Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad
[147051]
$9.00
Melon Mambo Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
[153112]
$11.00
Paper Trimmer
[152392]
$28.00
Bone Folder
[102300]
$8.00
Stampin' Seal
[152813]
$8.00
Stampin' Seal+
[149699]
$12.00
Tear & Tape Adhesive
[138995]
$7.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
[110755]
$6.00
Mini Stampin' Dimensionals
[144108]
$4.25
Stampin' Dimensionals
[104430]
$4.25
Paper Snips
[103579]
$12.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
[149653]
$130.00
Ocean Friends Dies
[164691]
$31.00
Pearl Basic Jewels
[144219]
$6.00
nests of winter front flap fun fold card

nests of winter front flap fun fold card

by | Nov 29, 2024 | card samples, Designer Series Paper, die cutting, fun fold, masculine cards, stamps ink paper, techniques

This is an easy fun fold using the pretty DSP called Nests of Winter DSP and it is a front swing flap tri fold fun fold card!

Follow along to learn how to make this easy WOW fun fold!

Measurements:
BASE: Gray Granite CS: 5 1/2″ x 7 1/4″
scored at 3″ on the long 7 1/4″ side
Attachment Piece: Gray Granite CS: 1 1/2″ x 4″
scored at 1″ on the long 4″ side
DSP: Base piece: 2 3/4″ x 5 1/4″
Front Swing Flap: 3″ square
scrap for focal piece die cut circle
Basic White CS: (2) 3 1/4″ square
4″ x 5 1/4″ inside piece

Cut the BASE piece to 5 1/2″ x 7 1/4″ and score at 3″ on the 7 1/4″ side.
Cut the attachment piece to 1 1/2″ x 4″ and score at 1″ on the long 4″ side.
Adhere the 1″ panel matching the score line to the right hand edge of the BASE card in the center.
Adhere the 4″ x 5 1/4″ piece to the inside of the card base.
Adhere one of the 3 1/4″ Basic White squares to the middle inside of the attachment piece.
Place adhesive on the outside front of the square.
Adhere the other 3 1/4″ square to the opposite side encasing the attachment piece in between the two squares to hide the piece.
Adhere the 2 3/4″ x 5 1/4″ piece of DSP on the front flap of the BASE card.
Stamp in Gray Granite ink the inside sentiment and the pussy willows branches.
Adhere the 3″ square on the front swing flap.
Adhere the DSP circle die from Stylish Shapes die set and pop it up with Stampin’ Dimensionals only in the spots that will not show when the flap is closed.
Stamp the sentiment on a piece of Gray Granite CS in Gray Granite ink. Pop up the sentiment piece below the bird circle.
Place three pearls from the Adhesive -Backed Pearl Trio.

Try this fun fold with DSP you have already and see what a difference that makes. Now go and create some artwork of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Nests Of Winter Suite Collection (English)
[164072]
$97.75
Winterly Tree Tops Bundle (English)
[164066]
$55.75
Winterly Tree Tops Cling Stamp Set (English)
[164184]
$26.00
Basic White 8 1/2
[159276]
$13.00
Gray Granite 8-1/2
[146983]
$11.50
Nests Of Winter 12
[164183]
$12.50
Gray Granite Classic Stampin' Pad
[147118]
$9.00
Paper Trimmer
[152392]
$28.00
Bone Folder
[102300]
$8.00
Stampin' Seal
[152813]
$8.00
Stampin' Seal+
[149699]
$12.00
Tear & Tape Adhesive
[138995]
$7.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
[110755]
$6.00
Mini Stampin' Dimensionals
[144108]
$4.25
Stampin' Dimensionals
[104430]
$4.25
Paper Snips
[103579]
$12.00
Blending Brushes
[153611]
$15.00
Stampin' Spritzer
[126185]
$6.00
Water Painters
[151298]
$13.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
[149653]
$130.00
Stylish Shapes Dies
[159183]
$30.00
Adhesive Backed Pearl Trio
[163319]
$7.50
thoughtful journey suite front flap double card fun fold

thoughtful journey suite front flap double card fun fold

by | Jun 12, 2024 | card samples, Designer Series Paper, die cutting, fun fold, new catalog, stamps ink paper, techniques

I am constantly searching for new card and fun fold ideas to teach and show you! When I came across this one it did not have a name – I am sure someone else probably has a name or two for this design but I could not find one so for my record keeping I named it LOL This fun fold is like two cards in one so I named it the Front Flap Double card fun fold! It’s a mouthful but I did another front flap card this past Friday and I wanted you all to be able to identify them by name.
This card uses the absolutely gorgeous Thoughtful Designs Specialty paper highlighted with shimmer and shine and silver foil it is stunning in person.

Measurements:
BASE: Smoky Slate 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″
Back card: Petunia pop 5 1/4″ x 8″
scored at 4″
Front Flap: Petunia Pop 3 1/4″ x 4 1/2″
Hinge piece: Petunia Pop 1″ x 5″
scored at 1 1/2″
Thoughtful Designs Specialty DSP 3 3/4″ x 5″
scrap for front decoration 1″ x 3″
Basic White (2) 3″ x 4 1/4″ for both sides of front
flap and scraps for leaf dies
(1) 3 3/4″ x 5″ for inside of back card

Take the hinge piece and adhere the long side to the right-hand center edge of the 1/4 sheet of Smoky Slate BASE.
Score the 5 1/4″ x 8″ Petunia Pop cardstock in half on the long side at 4″. With the opening on the right adhere the back of the card to the center of the Smoky Slate base.
Adhere the Thoughtful Designs Specialty paper to the front side of the “back card” you just adhered to the Smoky Slate.
Bend the hinge piece over the DSP and place the 3 1/4″ x 4 1/2″ Petunia Pop layer on top, center ot in the middle of the back card and mentally not where the layer hits the hinge. you only want to add adhesive to the left side of the hinge making sure to not pass where the layer will be.
Adhere the left-hand part of the hinge piece and adhere the Petunia Pop layer to the hinge.
Adhere one of the Basic White CS layers to the inside of the front flap Petunia Pop layer.
Stamp on the other Basic White layer the small flower stems image across the bottom of that layer in Smoky Slate ink.
Using the Light Petunia Pop Stampin’ Blends marker color in the petals of the flowers.
Color in the leaves in Smoky Slate using both the Light and Dark Blends markers.
Shade the flowers with the Dark Petunia pop Blends marker and then go over it once more with the Light marker to blend.
Adhere the stamped Basic White layer to the outside of the Front Flap.
Stamp in Smoky Slate ink a sentiment over the flower images.
Add a 1″ strip of Thoughtful Designs Specialty paper over the sentiment on the Basic White layer.
I added a Basic White layer to the inside of the Back Card and stamped in Smoky Slate the leaves image from the Thoughtful Wishes stamp set. I also stamped Missing You sentiment on that layer.
I added a small strip of Petunia Pop CS to add color and continuity to this layer.
I added 2024-2026 In Color Shimmer Gems (I had to order more because I have used all of the Petunia Pop gems LOL) to the card’s Front Flap to add a little shimmer!
I had some extra die cuts from last week’s class so I added those for some texture and dimension!

This is a fun card with lots of places to write and decorate! Try it soon! Now go and find some time to create some art of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Thoughtful Journey Suite Collection (English)
[163320]
$86.75
Thoughtful Wishes Bundle (English)
[163314]
$55.75
Thoughtful Wishes Cling Stamp Set (English)
[163305]
$25.00
Basic White 8 1/2
[159276]
$13.00
Petunia Pop 8 1/2
[163801]
$11.50
Smoky Slate 8-1/2
[131202]
$11.50
Thoughtful Designs 12
[163317]
$11.00
Smoky Slate Classic Stampin' Pad
[147113]
$9.00
Paper Trimmer
[152392]
$28.00
Bone Folder
[102300]
$8.00
Stampin' Seal
[152813]
$8.00
Stampin' Seal+
[149699]
$12.00
Tear & Tape Adhesive
[138995]
$7.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
[110755]
$6.00
Stampin' Dimensionals
[104430]
$4.25
Paper Snips
[103579]
$12.00
Petunia Pop Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack
[163828]
$11.00
Smoky Slate Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
[154904]
$11.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
[149653]
$130.00
Thoughtful Wishes Dies
[163313]
$37.00
2024–2026 In Color™ Shimmer Gems
[163781]
$8.50