fold over card – card sketch #112

fold over card – card sketch #112

by | Sep 19, 2025 | card samples, card sketches, techniques

This simple card features a fold down technique that is made extra easy and special with our two-tone cardstock! This cardstock is now available in all of the Stampin’ Up! Exclusive colors and is printed with a true color on one side and a lighter version on the other – because it is printed and not dyed the entire way through like our signature cardstock – it has a white core that can be used in many unique ways.

I am using the two tones and white core to my advantage with this card design today!

Measurements:
BASE” Basic White CS: 4 1/4″ x 11″
scored at 5 1/2″, scrap for sentiment die
Real Red Two-tone cardstock: 4″ x 5 1/4″

Cut the two-tone cardstock to 4″ x 5 1/4″ and then score from the top left corner to about 2″ down on the opposite side of the layer.

I embossed the Real Red Two-tone cardstock in the Dotted Circles 3D embossing folder and because it is 3D it breaks the paper fibers and reveals the white core of the cardstock in the process.

Fold at the score line.
Adhere the flap down onto the layer revealing the lighter side of the two-tone cardstock.
Stamp the flowers from the Gallery Blooms stamp set in the right-hand corner of the card base in real Red ink.

Adhere the embossed two-tone cardstock layer to the card base.

Without re-inking stamp the flower stamp from the Gallery Blooms stamp set on the smaller Stylish Shapes circle die. This is called second generation stamping or stamping off which creates a lighter version of the ink color.

Stamp the You’re so kind sentiment from The Right Words stamp set in full Real Red ink over the faded floral image on the sentiment die.

Pop the sentiment circle on Stampin’ Dimensionals and place over the folded turned down point of the embossed layer.

I colored one of the Iridescent Pearls with Real Red Stampin’ Blends Dark marker and placed it on the sentiment circle die. I added two more Iridescent Pearls not colored on the folded down section of the card to finish this easy card off with a little elegance!

Try this easy card design and go create some artwork of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Gallery Blooms Bundle [ 165213 ]
[165213]
$53.00
Gallery Blooms Photopolymer Stamp Set [ 165211 ]
[165211]
$19.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166780 ]
[166780]
$14.00
Real Red 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Two Tone Cardstock [ 166696 ]
[166696]
$10.00
Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147084 ]
[147084]
$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
Dotted Circles 3 D Embossing Folder [ 163789 ]
[163789]
$12.00
Stylish Shapes Dies [ 159183 ]
[159183]
$30.00
Iridescent Pearl Basic Jewels [ 158987 ]
[158987]
$7.50
more color mondays – melon mambo, peach pie and flirty flamingo

more color mondays – melon mambo, peach pie and flirty flamingo

by | Feb 24, 2025 | card samples, Designer Series Paper, die cutting, embossing folders, fun fold, new catalog, Sale-a-bration, techniques

This will be the final More Color Mondays Color Challenge for the 2025 Sale-a-bration catalog so I created a double fun fold card with the Heart Shaped Level Two Reward bundle in hues of Melon Mambo, Peach Pie and Flirty Flamingo taking the lead from one of the gorgeous pieces of Bloom Impressions Sale-a-bration DSP!

This double fun fold card features a hidden gate-fold card inside the card front as a sweet little surprise!

Measurements:
BASE: Melon Mambo CS: 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″
3″ x 4″ for front matte
scraps for die cuts
Flirty Flamingo layer: 3 3/4″ x 4 3/4″
scraps for die cuts
Peach Pie CS Outside card: 3 1/4″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″
scrap for die cuts
Inside DSP gate fold card: 4″ x 6″
scored at 1 1/2″ and 4 1/2″
scrap for die cut
Basic White CS inside layer: 2 3/4″ x 3 3/4″
scrap for die cut

Cut the Bloom Impressions DSP into a 4″ x 6″ piece.
Score at 1 1/2″ and 4 1/2″ and fold inward to create a gate fold mini card.
Cut a Basic White layer to 2 3/4″ x 3 3/4″ and adhere three small flowers from the Heart Shaped die set in each of the More Color Monday color challenge colors of Melon Mambo, Peach Pie and Flirty Flamingo and adhere to the top of the white layer.
Stamp the “MY HEART LOVES YOUR HEART” sentiment in the middle of the layer and adhere to the inside middle panel of the DSP.
Cut the Peach Pie to 3 1/4″ x 8 1/2″ and score in half on the long side at 4 1/4″.
Adhere the DSP middle panel to the inside bottom of the Peach Pie card.
Emboss the Flirty Flamingo layer in the Soft Waves 3D embossing folder and adhere to the 1/4 sheet of Melon Mambo CS as the card base.
Adhere the Melon Mambo 3″ x 4″ front matte to the outside of the Peach Pie card front.
Adhere the Peach Pie card to the center of the Flirty Flamingo layer.
I stamped the “MY thoughts OF YOU ARE ALL heart SHAPED” sentiment in Melon mambo ink in the center of a Basic White CS negative heart die from the Heart Shaped bundle.
I die cut and saved the negative space from the Heart Shaped heart die in Peach Pie, Melon Mambo and the DSP.
I decided to add these under the white negative die cut sentiment heart to make it stand out more.
This is the completed hidden gate fold card inside and out.
I die cut the Heart Shaped die in the Bloom Impressions DSP and adhered it to the Melon Mambo matte layer.
I die cut two small flowers from each cardstock color and adhered them to the lower left-hand side of the heart die.
I adhered Iridescent Pears to the center of each small flower die, and stamped the “JUST BECAUSE I CARE” sentiment to the lower right-hand side of the layer to finish the card!
I loved this color combination and how this “surprise inside” card turned out. Thanks to the original inspiration from one of our new Artisan Design Team Members Pamela B who learned this from her upline Rhonda W. I love learning from other creative demonstrators and teaching you how to do these fun cards!

Would love to see your creations using this design! Now go and create some artwork of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Heart Shaped Bundle (English)
[164953]
$31.50
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[159276]
$13.00
Flirty Flamingo 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[141416]
$11.50
Melon Mambo 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[115320]
$11.50
Peach Pie 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[163799]
$11.50
Bloom Impressions 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper
[164944]
$12.50
Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad
[147051]
$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
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
[149653]
$130.00
Soft Waves 3 D Embossing Folder
[164695]
$11.00
Iridescent Pearl Basic Jewels
[158987]
$7.50
full of life 4 piece puzzle slider card

full of life 4 piece puzzle slider card

by | Dec 20, 2024 | card samples, Designer Series Paper, fun fold, stamps ink paper, techniques, Uncategorized

Today’s blog post details a Puzzle Fun Fold using the Full of Life 6″ x 6″ DSP sometimes called a 4 Piece Puzzle Slider card.

I love the starburst pieces of this pack of DSP dividing them up in a puzzle creates a very fun card.

Measurements:
BASE: Pool Party CS: 4 1/4″ x 9 1/2″
scored at 1″, 2″ 7 1/2″ and 8 1/2″
Matte pieces (2) 2 1/8″ x 2 1/4″
(2) 2 1/8″ x 3 1/4″
DSP: 3 3/4″ x 5″
Basic White CS: 4″ x 5 1/4″

Cut the Base card 4 1/4″ x 9 1/2″ then score at 1″, 2″, 7 1/2″ and 8 1/2″.
Cut the DSP layer in half at 1 7/8″ on the 3 3/4″ side.
Put the paper back together and cut the top piece at 3″ from the left side.
cut the lower section at 2″ from the left hand side.
Fold the cardstock base in a mountain position at the 1″ score line and a valley position at the 2″ score line. Fold the score at the 7 1/2″ in a valley fold and a mountain fold at the 8 1/2″ score.
Adhere the DSP to the Matte pieces.
Adhere the 4″ x 5 1/4″ Basic White piece to the center panel on the base card.
Adhere the top matted DSP piece to the top of the left hand panel.
Adhere the lower left hand piece to the lower bottom of the left hand panel.
Adhere the lower right-hand matted piece to the lower portion of the right-hand panel.
Adhere the last matted piece to the top portion of the right-hand panel.
On the medium banner from the Stylish Shapes stamp in Pool Party ink the background stamp.
Stamp in Tuxedo Black Memento ink the “thinking of you” sentiment from the Friends for Life stamp set.
Adhere to the lower right-hand corner and cut off the right-hand edge that hangs over.
Color the Iridescent Pearls with a Dark Pool Party Stampin’ Blends Marker. Allow to dry.
Place five colored Iridescent Pearl embellishments onto the card front to finish off the card!
This card stands up on it’s own and such a fun way to display great looking Designer Series Papers! Try this fun fold with your stash and see what artwork you can create – one pattern and one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Full Of Life Suite Collection (English)
[163369]
$82.50
Friends For Life Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
[163359]
$25.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[159276]
$13.00
Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[122924]
$11.50
Full Of Life 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper
[163357]
$12.50
Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad
[147107]
$9.00
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad
[132708]
$8.00
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' Cut & Emboss Machine
[149653]
$130.00
Stylish Shapes Dies
[159183]
$30.00
Iridescent Pearl Basic Jewels
[158987]
$7.50
full of life front flap card

full of life front flap card

by | May 31, 2024 | card samples, Designer Series Paper, fun fold, my favorites, stamps ink paper, techniques

I love color – the brighter the better and this Full of Life Designer Series Paper is ALL ME!
This easy Front Flap fun fold card is a super way to show off all that fun Designer Series Paper that we all hoard!

Measurements:
BASE: Coastal Cabana
Card Base: 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″
Front Flap layer: 3 1/2″ x 4 3/4″
Hinge Piece: 1 1/2″ x 5″ scored at 2″
Designer Series Paper:
Inside Right layer: 4″ x 5 1/4″
Inside Left layer: 3 1/4″ x 4 1/2″ (I did this one in Basic White so I could have a place to write)
Outside layer: 3 1/4″ x 4 1/2″
Basic White scrap for sentiment die

Score the 1 1/2″ x 5″ hinge piece at 2″ and place a strong adhesive (Stampin’ Seal + or Tear-n-Tape) on the long side and fold at the score line. Put the score line directly on the left edge of the card base in the center and adhere the hinge piece to the inside of the card base.
Place Stampin’ Seal + or Tear-n-Tape on the right side of the top of the hinge piece when it is folded, leaving about a 1/2″ free of adhesive.
Place the front flap piece over the closed hinge piece making sure that the front flap layer is even on all four sides of the base piece.
Adhere the 4″ x 5 1/4″ piece of DSP to the inside right of the card base.
Adhere the DSP or in this case the Basic White layer onto the inside left or top of the card depending on the card orientation.
Adhere the 3 1/4″ x 4 1/2″ DSP to the card front.
Using Basic White scraps I die cut a Stylish Shapes circle and stamped the belated birthday sentiment from the Something Fancy stamp set in Coastal Cabana ink.
I popped it up on the card front and offset it to the bottom right hand side.
I die cut the Happy Birthday dies from the Wanted to Say die set in Basic White and Coastal Cabana and adhered them to the inside of the card making sure they did not peek out of the card when the front flap was closed.
I added a bunch of Iridescent Pearls to the card, some around the outside so when the card is open you can see them, some on the outside sentiment piece and even one on the Wanted to Say die on the dot for the I!

This is such a fun and easy card to make and shows off all that paper you have! Now go and create some art work of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Something Fancy Cling Stamp Set (English)
[160416]
$23.00
Basic White 8 1/2
[159276]
$13.00
Coastal Cabana 8-1/2
[131297]
$11.50
Full Of Life 6
[163357]
$12.50
Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin' Pad
[147097]
$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
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
[149653]
$130.00
Stylish Shapes Dies
[159183]
$30.00
Wanted To Say Dies
[161594]
$39.00
Iridescent Pearl Basic Jewels
[158987]
$7.50
more color mondays – flirty flamingo, pumpkin pie and mossy meadow

more color mondays – flirty flamingo, pumpkin pie and mossy meadow

by | Feb 26, 2024 | card samples, Designer Series Paper, embossing folders, more color mondays, online exclusives, stamps ink paper

Starting on March 5th, the new Online Exclusives become available. Flowering Zinnias Suite Collection is a beautiful new suite. It includes a bundle: a stamp set and coordinating dies, a coordinating 3D embossing folder, Beautiful new DSP and matching sequins.

Measurements:
Mossy Meadows CS: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″
Basic White CS 1 1/4″ x 5 1/4″ scrap for
sentiment and focal piece
DSP: 3″ x 5 1/4″

Adhere the 3″ x 5 1/4″ DSP piece on the right hand side of the card front.
Run the 1 1/4″ x 5 1/4″ piece of Basic White CS through the Zinnias 3D embossing folder and adhere to the left hand side of the card front.
Stamp the sentiment on 1 1/4″ x 4 1/4″ and adhere to the bottom portion of the card.
Stamp the Zinnia cluster stamp in Memento Tuxedo Black ink. Using Flirty Flamingo, Pumpkin Pie and Mossy Meadow Stampin’ Blends to color the Zinnias stamp. Die cut the stamp and pop up with Stampin’ Dimensionals over the sentiment piece on the left hand side of the card.
Add the coordinating Adhesive-Backed Shiny Sequins to the card to finish with some bling!
I love the coordination in this suite! Cannot wait for you all to be able to see it and order it!

Now go create some artwork of your very own – one stamp at a time!

P.S. Because this is an Online Exclusives sneak peak the image links to my online store will not include the Flowering Zinnias Suite collection of products until March 5th when they become available! Check back then for the clickable links to order or better yet join my team before the 29th and Sale-a-bration is over and get the whole Suite early as a new demonstrator as part of your $99 Starter kit! Let me know if you would like early access to all our stamps as part of my team and I can help you with the process.

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Basic White 8 1/2
[159276]
$10.50
Mossy Meadow 8-1/2
[133676]
$10.00
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad
[132708]
$6.50
Paper Trimmer
[152392]
$26.00
Bone Folder
[102300]
$7.00
Stampin' Seal
[152813]
$8.00
Stampin' Seal+
[149699]
$12.00
Tear & Tape Adhesive
[138995]
$7.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
[110755]
$5.50
Stampin' Dimensionals
[104430]
$4.25
Mini Stampin' Dimensionals
[144108]
$4.25
Paper Snips
[103579]
$11.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
[149653]
$128.00