more color mondays – basic beige, pecan pie and golden glow

more color mondays – basic beige, pecan pie and golden glow

by | May 12, 2026 | card samples, color challenge, Designer Series Paper, die cutting, embossing folders, fun fold, In Colors, masculine cards, more color mondays, my favorites, online exclusives, techniques

Today’s blog post features a fabulous 3D fun fold called the Pop Up Book Fun Fold. The Silly Old Bear Suite – for me and many is a sentimental stroll down memory lane – this suite SOLD OUT during the Demonstrator Pre-order and SOLD OUT again on the first day of Customer Orders. If this is a Suite for you make sure that you use the “notify me” button so when it’s back in stock you will get a notification. This More Color Mondays Color Challenge looks great in shades of brown and gold!

This 3D Pop Up Book Fun Fold is a WOW fun fold and today I will teach you how to make this!

Measurements:
BASE: Basic Beige CS: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″, 4″ x 5 1/4″, (2) 2 3/8″ x 3″
DSP: 5 1/4″ x 8 1/4″ , with long edge at the top
scored at 4 1/8″
Pecan Pie CS: 4″ x 5 1/4″, (2) 2 1/2″ x 3 1/8″

With the short side of the DSP at the top of the Stampin’ Trimmer and the left edge at the 1″ mark cut from the 1″ mark on the clear ruler to the 7 1/4″.
Repeat this cut with the opposite side placer the opposite short side at the top of the Trimmer and place the edge of the paper at the 1″ mark on the right side of the cutting groove, cut from the 1″ to the 7 1/4″ marks on the clear ruler.

Then with the long side of the DSP at the top of the Trimmer and the left side of the DSP at the 1″ mark – score between the top and bottom cuts.

Then Score at 1 1/2″ in between the top and bottom cuts.

Repeat on the opposite side of the DSP.

With the long side of the DSP at the top of the Trimmer and at 2″ on the side score from the top edge of the DSP to the top cut line and from the bottom cut line down to the bottom edge of the DSP. (Only score above and below the cut lines for this score line)

Then fold the top section Valley-Mountain-Valley
middle score line V-M-V-M-V
and bottom scores V-M-V

Fold and burnish all score lines.

It will look like the photo below.

Fold the DSP and add Stampin’ Seal to the outside U shaped panel and attach to the left hand inside of the Basic Beige card base.
FOld the DSP again and place adhesive on gthe opposite U shaped panels on the other side of the DSP that is not attached to the card yet. Close the back side of the card base and rub on the back side of the card base to secure the DSP to the back inside of the card base.
Take the extra layer of Basic Beige and stamp the images for decoration.
Die cut the images.

Color the stamped images from the Silly Old Bear Suite with Petal Pink, Pecan Pie and Golden Glow Stampin’ Blends.

Take the extra layer of Pecan Pie CS and run it through the Stampin’ Cut and EMboss machine with the Hundred Acre Woods 3D embossing folder.
Adhere the embossed layer to the card front.
Pop up the sentiment die on the center of the card front and add Piglet popped up over the sentiment label.
Stamp the inside sentiment to one of the Basic Beige smaller layers and adhere the two Basic Beige smaller layers to the Pecan Pie layers.

Adhere the stamped and colored figures to the Basic Beige layers and adhere the Pecan Pie to the middle inside panels.

One of my favorite NEW products in the catalog are our NEW IN COLOR SHIMMER BRUSHES! They do not show well in these photos but the shimmer is stunning and I dressed up the stamped images with the Golden Glow Shimmer brush!

I adhered some metallic dots to the card front to finish off this great book fun fold.

Try this fold if you want to really WOW a special someone with you card making skills!

This card post was incomplete yesterday so I rewrote it today with all the photos that did not make the original post – sorry for the technical difficulties!

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

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Silly Old Bear Suite Collection [ 167634 ]
[167634]
$130.00
Sweet Old Friends Bundle [ 167620 ]
[167620]
$52.00
Sweet Old Friends Photopolymer Stamp Set [ 167618 ]
[167618]
$25.00
Sweet Words & Labels Bundle [ 167628 ]
[167628]
$52.00
Sweet Words & Labels Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [ 167622 ]
[167622]
$21.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166780 ]
[166780]
$14.00
Basic Beige 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 164511 ]
[164511]
$14.00
Pecan Pie 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 161717 ]
[161717]
$14.00
Silly Old Bear 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [ 167616 ]
[167616]
$13.00
Pecan Pie Classic Stampin' Pad [ 161665 ]
[161665]
$11.00
Stampin' Glass Mat Studio (Imperial) [ 163987 ]
[163987]
$60.00
Paper Trimmer
[152392]
$28.00
Bone Folder
[102300]
$8.00
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
Paper Snips
[103579]
$12.00
Blending Brushes [ 153611 ]
[153611]
$17.00
Tear & Tape Adhesive [ 154031 ]
[154031]
$7.00
Golden Glow Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [ 167682 ]
[167682]
$12.00
Pecan Pie Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [ 161674 ]
[161674]
$12.00
Petal Pink Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [ 154893 ]
[154893]
$12.00
Golden Glow Shimmer Brush [ 167662 ]
[167662]
$10.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [ 149653 ]
[149653]
$140.00
Hundred Acre Woods 3 D Embossing Folder [ 167631 ]
[167631]
$13.00
Sweet Old Friends Dies [ 167619 ]
[167619]
$33.00
Sweet Words & Labels Dies [ 167627 ]
[167627]
$37.00
Adhesive Backed Metallic Gems [ 163780 ]
[163780]
$9.00
more color mondays – pretty peacock,pecan pie and crumb cake

more color mondays – pretty peacock,pecan pie and crumb cake

by | Dec 8, 2025 | card samples, color challenge, die cutting, fun fold, masculine cards, online exclusives

Today’s More Color Mondays theme colors today are Pretty Peacock, Pecan Pie and Crumb Cake – I did not initially get this Stamp/die bundle but was so drawn to it and all of the samples that I found I had to break down and get it!

This fun fold is so simple, it is a regular card with an extra score line which I ended up bending backwards and securing after decorating it with all the lovely dies from this set! I love the consecutive large dies that come with the die set there are so many possibilities!

Measurements:
BASE: Pretty Peacock CS: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 1 1/4″ and 4 1/4″
scraps for dies
Basic White CS: 4″ x 5 1/4″ and 3/4″ x 5 1/2″
Pecan Pie CS: 4″ x 5 1/4″ and 1/4″ x 5 1/2″
scraps for dies
Crumb Cake CS: 4″ x 5 1/4″ and 1/2″ x 5 1/2″
scraps for dies

Score the BASE at 1 1/4″ and 4 1/4″.

Bend the base card back at 1 1/4″ score line and in half at the 4 1/4″ score line.

I stamped the right-hand edge of the Basic White 4″ x 5 1/4″ layer and adhered it to the inside of the card base.
I cut the Pecan Pie 4″ x 5 1/4″ layer with the second to the smallest consecutive die and the Crumb Cake layer with the smallest die.

Stamp a branch in Early Espresso ink and stamp the small pinecone in the same color on the branches. Stamp the pine needle plumes in Pretty Peacock ink and the Hello as well.

Adhere the Crumb Cake layer to the Pecan Pie matte layer.

Adhere the dies to the middle of the first bent back panel.

Adhere the dies under the panel sticking out around the focal point dies.

Add the Pecan Pie die to the right of the words and pine bough on top of the dies.

Adhere the two pine cone dies on top of the stamped pine cone images.

I added a Basic White strip to the left of the bent back panel and adhered that panel to the card front.

I added another Pretty Peacock pine cluster below the Hello sentiment to add a little more color there.

I added three Streaked Dots which are a lovely new embellishment round dot that is a neutral brown hue with golden streaks and swirls!
I added two more coordinating strips of Pecan Pie and Crumb Cake left overs from cutting the paper to the background of the card base and I love the difference it made in the backdrop of this card!

What a great masculine card using this lovely outdoor pine set. Try to make a masculine card – with great neutral colors and a nature set!
Now go and create some artwork of your very own one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Branching Out Bundle (English) [ 165776 ]
[165776]
$47.50
Branching Out Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [ 169204 ]
[169204]
$24.00
Stampin' Glass Mat Studio (Imperial) [ 163987 ]
[163987]
$60.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166780 ]
[166780]
$14.00
Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 120953 ]
[120953]
$14.00
Pecan Pie 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 161717 ]
[161717]
$14.00
Pretty Peacock 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 150880 ]
[150880]
$14.00
Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147114 ]
[147114]
$9.00
Pretty Peacock Classic Stampin’ Pad [ 150083 ]
[150083]
$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
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [ 149653 ]
[149653]
$140.00
Branching Out Dies [ 165775 ]
[165775]
$29.00
Streaked Dots [ 165902 ]
[165902]
$9.00
lights of aurora barn door card

lights of aurora barn door card

by | Sep 24, 2025 | card samples, Christmas card ideas, Designer Series Paper, die cutting, fun fold, masculine cards, new catalog, techniques

The barn door fun fold is one of the easiest fun fold cards to make – seriously – I know I say that cards are easy ALOT but this one is two cuts from a standard card base and then decorate!

Measurements:
BASE: Gorgeous Grape CS: 4 1/4″ x 11″
scored at 5 1/2″
Basic White CS: 4″ x 5 1/4″, 2″ x 5 1/4″
DSP: 2″ x 5 1/8″
Basic Black CS: 2 1/4″ x 5 1/2″

Cut the card base on the left-hand side of the score line at 2 1/4″ down the short side of the cardstock and cut all the way to the score line.
Then cut from the top of the score line down to the 2 1/4″ cut line. You will end up with a “barn door” hinged front flap on the card base.
Adhere the 4″ x 5 1/4″ Basic White layer to the inside of the card base.
Then adhere the DSP to the top of the Basic White layer leaving an even border on the top and sides.
Die cut the small tree line from the Basic Black layer.

Stamp the Sentiment in Berry Burst ink in the center of the 2 ” x 5 1/4″ Basic White layer.

Adhere to the front flap of the card.

Adhere the Basic Black tree die cut to the top of the white front layer.

Place the Frosted Iridescent Dots from the Lights of Aurora Suite Collection around the sentiment on the card front and you are finished with this easy WOW card!

Try this easy fun fold today with your own stamping stash and send me a picture of what you create! Now go and make some artwork of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Lights Of Aurora Suite Collection (English) [ 165768 ]
[165768]
$81.25
Light & Wonder Bundle (English) [ 165763 ]
[165763]
$51.25
Light & Wonder Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [ 165756 ]
[165756]
$19.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166780 ]
[166780]
$14.00
Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 121045 ]
[121045]
$14.00
Lights Of Aurora 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [ 165755 ]
[165755]
$12.50
Berry Burst Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147143 ]
[147143]
$9.00
Stampin' Glass Mat Studio (Imperial) [ 163987 ]
[163987]
$60.00
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
Light & Wonder Dies [ 165762 ]
[165762]
$38.00
Frosted Iridescent Dots [ 165766 ]
[165766]
$9.00
world book day card

world book day card

by | Apr 23, 2025 | card samples, Designer Series Paper, die cutting, fun fold, In Colors, my favorites, stamps ink paper, techniques

Did you know that today is World Book Day?Besides crafting, stamping and scrapbooking – I love to read and listen to books! So what better thing to do but combine the two and create a bookmark fun fold card!

Measurements:
BASE: Shy Shamrock CS: 5 1/2″ x 11″
scored at 4 1/4″, 8 1/2″ and 10 3/4″
2″ x 5″
Basic White CS: 4″ x 5 1/4″
scrap for the sentiment
DSP: 4″ x 5 1/4″ and 1 3/4″ x 4 3/4″

Score the 5 1/2″ x 11″ Shy Shamrock base at 4 1/4″, 8 1/2″ and 10 3/4″.
Fold the card base in half at the 4 1/4″ score line then fold the 8 1/2″ score line back towards the middle score line.

Adhere the 4″ x 5 1/4″ DSP layer to the card front below the 2 1/2″ piece. Fold the 1/4″ score line into a mountain fold and place glue under the score line and along the bottom of the 2 1/2″ piece. Hold the 2 1/4″ piece until the glue sets.

Tie a ribbon around the left side of the card.

Stamp the “you’re a solid *****” sentiment
Stamp the “happy birthday” sentiment below the first sentiment.

Color the five stars with the Dark Shy Shamrock Stampin’ Blends marker.

Punch a hole in the top middle of the 1 3/4″” x 4 3/4″ DSP piece from the Hole Punch Assortment.

Cut a small piece of ribbon 3-4 inches, loop in the middle and put one edge through the hole punch.

Tape the ribbon on the back end of the DSP.
Adhere the DSP to the 2″ x 5″ Shy Shamrock cardstock piece. This is the bookmark for the card.

Stamp “this one’s for the books” sentiment in Tuxedo Black Memento ink on a scrap piece of Basic White paper.

Die cut around the sentiment with the Perennial Dies.

Pop up the sentiment die onto Stampin’ Dimensionals and place over the ribbon and part of the pocket.

Place the new 2025-2027 In Color Dots around the sentiment.
This card is perfect to celebrate the book lovers in your life.

Now go and create some art work of your very own – one stamp at a time.

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
For The Books Bundle (English) [ 164843 ]
[164843]
$28.75
For The Books Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [ 164836 ]
[164836]
$18.00
Mixed Media Florals 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [ 164638 ]
[164638]
$12.50
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [ 132708 ]
[132708]
$8.00
Stampin' Glass Mat Studio (Imperial) [ 163987 ]
[163987]
$60.00
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
Water Painters [ 151298 ]
[151298]
$13.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
[149653]
$130.00
For The Books Dies [ 164842 ]
[164842]
$14.00
Perennial Postage Dies [ 162607 ]
[162607]
$33.00
White 1/2" (1.3 Cm) Woven Ribbon [ 164634 ]
[164634]
$9.50
more color mondays – melon mambo, berry burst and lemon lime twist shadow box fun fold

more color mondays – melon mambo, berry burst and lemon lime twist shadow box fun fold

by | Jan 13, 2025 | 3D projects, card samples, color challenge, Designer Series Paper, die cutting, fun fold, more color mondays, my favorites, new catalog, Sale-a-bration, techniques

Are you a Friends TV Series fan? When I saw the Friends of the Ocean Suite and the lobster the first thing I thought of was my son asking for the complete DVD boxed set of the series for Christmas – we loved that series and if you are a fan, you will get this card and understand immediately why I saw this Designer Series Paper and knew I had to make this card!

Measurements:
BASE: Melon Mambo 4 1/4″ x 11″
scraps for the alphabet dies
DSP: (2) 3/8″ x 4 1/4 and (1) 3 1/2″ x 4 1/4″
Scraps for the alphabet dies
die cut of the large lobster
Basic White CS: 3 1/4″ x 4″

Score the base on the 11″ side at 1/2″, 1″ 4 1/2″, 5″, 5 1/2″, 6″, 6 1/2″, 10″ and 10 1/2″.

Fold the card in half and adhere the 3 1/4″ x 4 1/4″ DSP piece to the center front panel

Die cut the largest square out of the center of the card front.
Adhere the 3/8″ x 4 1/4″ DSP pieces on the outer panels of the card front.
Adhere the Basic White CS layer on the center large panel on the inside of the card.

Adhere the score lines on either side of the center score line.

Die cut the larger lobster out of the DSP and adhere it to the lower corner of the Basic White window area.

Cut the word Lobster out of the Friends of the Ocean DSP and adhere to the lower portion of the lobster die cut (I closed the card front and using a pencil marked the corners keeping the images inside the corners so you can see the images through the shadow box opening.

Cut the Mini Alphabet dies in Melon Mambo CS and adhere the MY above the lobster on the left-hand side.
Adhere the right-hand panels together.
Adhere the word YOU’RE off of the top of the shadow box opening.
I added a Lemon Lime Lime circle die under the word MY to add color to the card.
This card has a bunch of scoring but is relatively easy and looks impressive!

This shadow box card is a 3D Stunner – try it with your stash 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
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
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
Mini Alphabet Dies
[162934]
$31.00
Ocean Friends Dies
[164691]
$31.00
Sunny Day Iridescent Dots
[164696]
$8.00