This three panel Fancy Fold card starts with 12X12 Basic White card stock cut 4X12" and scored at 4" and 8". SO EASY!! When you apply the the arches make sure the height stays under 5-1/4" so it fits in the envelope!

This is the view from above. You can see the zig-zag.

This designer paper is Botanical Textures 12X12" Designer Series Paper #165545 all in black and white. Black and white is sooo very easy to use!! Use ANY color for an accent. This accent color is Lemon Lime Twist. It POPS! I REALLY enjoy using the Everyday Arches Dies because they are so versatile!

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Monochromatic cards are easy - just pick one color! This card features shades of black in the NEW Botanical Textures 12X12" Designer Series Paper #165545. 

If you don't enjoy coloring, this idea is for YOU! Let the image stand alone. It has very interesting details.

This pretty coneflower image is from Mixed Floral Stamp Set of 7 images, #164639.  Black and White is very easy to use and you could add a POP of ANY color. The lovely curved die cuts are Everyday Arches Dies #164629, a nested collection of TEN dies. These items are Online Exclusives. The link below will take you directly to that section of my online store! ENJOY creating and make sure to MAIL!

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Did you know Stampin' Up! released lots of NEW product yesterday? My FAVORITE item is the realistic Woven Textures 12X12" Designer Series Paper #165560! So COOL! Here is a monochromatic design in browns. The base card and ink color is Pecan Pie! The pretty flowers are the Mixed Floral Stamp Set #164639. 

The stamp set contains cute little bugs!

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Roses are appropriate for so many occasions! This lovely Layers of Beauty Bundle #163519 saves you 10% for stamps, dies and masks! These cards were colored by using the MASKS, also known as stencils. The masks are numbered and have a notch to line up each layer of color. It's fun to use different color combos! What a difference color makes.

Both cards were die cut after coloring. The images can also be colored with Blends or watercoloring - whatever is your favor technique. These sweet flowers are a wonderful bundle to own.

Dreams of summer with flowers and butterflies....it gets me through the winter! The Beautiful Butterflies Bundle #164615 creates LOTS of card design possibilities!! This bundle will help you make a "shaped" card! The bundle contains stamps, dies, and hybrid embossing folder! 

This view shows the card opened flat with the hinge at the wing tips. Cut the card base in white card stock by placing the large butterfly die slightly beyond the fold of the folded card at the wing tips and die cut. Then die cut a single layer of designer paper to attach to the front of the card. Place a black small butterfly die cut on top for detail!

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I love purple. It's so regal. The Perennial Lavender 12X12" Designer Series Paper #162593 is a long time favorite of mine. I had fun pairing this favorite with the NEW Everyday Arches Dies #164629 which contain TEN nested dies!

Each card contains 3 arches which are so easy to layer! They have an interesting stitched detail, too.

The envelope flap features Fancy Borders Dies #165380 which continue the design element of curves. This die set will be available March 4, 2025, as a new Online Exclusive! Watch for it.

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This winter I'm dreaming of spring and summer! This is Stampin' Up!'s Beautiful Butterflies Bundle #164615. It creates very unique cards. Check this out....

The shaped opening is made with the clever hybrid embossing folder!! So many fun possibilities await you!!

The base card is Calypso Coral. Sale-A-Bration Promo ends next week. Order soon and earn free items of your choice during this BIGGEST PROMO of the year! It's AWESOME!!

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What a sweet heart card you can easily create using two Everyday Arches Dies #164629 overlapped! SO cute and easy! Check out the quick video at the end of this post for more ARCHES DIES ideas!!

This very sweet Bloom Impressions 12X12" Designer Series Paper is a FREE item with a $60 purchase during Sale-A-Bration Promo which ends Feb. 28, 2025. It's a great mix of tiny florals that are very easy to use!!

The white background is embossed with another FREE Sale-A-Bration item, the Starstruck Embossing Folder. A perfect pairing! Here is my video for even MORE ideas in just 10 minutes!!

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Fractured Card Formats are quite easy as you will see in the short video. This is the sweet Bloom Impressions 12X12" Designer Series Paper #164944, a FREE item with purchase during Sale-A-Bration Promo!!

Here is another Fractured Card using the same Bloom Impressions 12X12" papers.

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In only 10 short minutes, I share a stack of handmade cards using the new Everyday Arches Dies #164629. I simply LOVE these new dies and can't quit using them!!

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Do you struggle creating cards for guys? Well, you have lots of company! It's a challenge for many stampers. Try grabbing plaid paper like this classic Timeless Plaid 6X6" Designer Series Paper #164678. Pull colors from the plaid: Old Olive, Mossy Meadow and Basic Beige. It's a great start for masculine cards.

Check out these new Everyday Arches Dies #164629! LOVE THEM!! For this card, score and fold the Old Olive cardstock, then place the straight edge of the desired die off the fold just a little. After die cutting, that edge will not cut, but become a hinge!

These basic sentiments are from Friends For Life Stamp Set #163359.  Be sure to cover your envelope flap with coordinating paper cut 6 X 2-1/4". Try this guy card!

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I enjoy swapping cards with other demonstrators for each and every new Stampin' Up! publication! I send a bunch of one design to the swap coordinator and get back all different designs. FUN!! I love to see the variety of styles and unique color combinations that give me more ideas!!

My swap design features the Beautiful Butterflies Bundle #164615 and the pretty To the Point Label Punch #164568. Colors were pulled from the Floral Delight 12X12" Designer Series Paper #164700. The colors are Crumb Cake for the base, Pecan Pie and Daffodil Delight. Very springy!

Inside of the card and envelope flap. Start stamping for springtime now!!

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It's Sale-A-Bration Time at Stampin' Up! This adorable Fruit Salad 6X6" Designer Series Paper is FREE with a $60 purchase of any products in the USA!! This is an easy Tower Fancy Fold card!!

The Tower card folds flat for mailing! Cut a base card 8-1/2 X 5-1/2" and score at 1/2", 1-3/4", 3" and 4-1/4". SIMPLE! Build the tower and decorate with this YUMMY paper!! 

This is a top view showing the tower. Write your message on the backside.

The envelope flap features another FREE Sale-A-Bration item, Starstruck Embossing Folder! Get the jump on summer with DELICIOUS Fruit Salad Papers!

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I'm betting you have not seen this pretty, soft Everyday Happiness Designer Series Paper #166632! This lovely paper is offered in the 2025 January Scrapbook Brochure page 19! Since cardmaking and scrapbooking are closely related, be sure to check the Scrapbooking Brochure for great products! FYI: In the 2025-2026 Annual Catalog, scrapbooking will be incorporated into the big catalog. In the meantime, you can download this digital Scrapbook Brochure here:

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The colors in these soft papers are: Gray Granite, Lost Lagoon, Pretty Peacock, Very Vanilla, and Wild Wheat.

The papers have a wonder mix of patterns!! This card uses the fun new To the Point Punch #164568.

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Check out these exquisite butterflies from the Beautiful Butterflies Bundle #164615!  The wing background is created using the Full of Life 6X6" Designer Series Paper #163357. It gives a stained glass look to the wings.

This bundle includes a Hybrid Embossing Folder and Dies for maximum versatility!  You can find these products in the 2025 Jan.- April Mini Catalog by Stampin' Up! Do you need a demonstrator and catalog? I'm happy to help you. Simply send me an email: [email protected] .

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Make a handmade card to welcome Springtime! Storybook Friends Bundle #164675 and Storybook Moments 12X12" Specialty Designer Series Paper #164662 create charming cards! The Designer Paper contains two 12X12 sheets of die-cut designs which were used here. The die cuts simplify and speed creation! It's your choice to stamp or punch out the cute images.

This bundle contains three different shapes of fancy frames that are perfect to feature your chosen focal point image or sentiment.

Inside the card. The base card color is Mossy Meadow.

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In the middle of winter, let's dream about SPRING! The new Beautiful Butterflies Bundle #164615 creates lovely cards! Here it is paired with the popular Unbounded Beauty 12 X 12" Designer Series Paper #163372 and  2024-2026 In Color Glimmer 12 X 12" Specialty Paper #163771. WOW!

The Glimmer Paper adds a great pop and sparkle because it's time to celebrate! 

The base card color is Petunia Pop! 

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This sweet Heart Shaped Bundle will be a FREE item for the 2025 Sale-A-Bration Promotion! Hearts are sooo versatile and much used in February! Sale-A-Bration begins Jan. 7, 2025. When you purchase $60 of any products, select a free item OR purchase $120 and select a higher value item like this lovely Heart Shaped Bundle!! Regular shoppers will notice the purchase requirement has been increased for the first time in TWO DECADES! 

First the delicate heart image is stamped. Next, a leafy heart die is cut using a tiny floral print which is also a FREE promotional item!! Combining the two elements creates this precious, detailed heart!

The Azure Afternoon blue card is standard A2 size. The Real Red heart is created on Stampin' Up!'s pre-packaged White Note Cards with Envelopes #159232.

This is such a sweet and versatile FREE bundle to add to your creative collection. Check your supplies and stock up during Sale-A-Bration to earn FREE items! There is NO limit and 14 FREE items to select! Hurray for FREE!! Sale-A-Bration runs Jan. 7th through Feb. 2025. Get your list ready!

The Grove Dies #157844 create pretty, peaceful sunset or sunrise cards! The sky is created with Full Of Life 6X6" Designer Series Paper #163357. This is a wonderful pairing of products to make stunning cards for guys!

This card is simple to make. One die cut and one designer paper = fast! Every nature lover will enjoy receiving this design!

When you are creating, don't forget to make some masculine cards!

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It's almost time to welcome the New Year of 2025! The Iconic Celebrations 6X6" Designer Series Paper #164193 contains images of Autumn and Winter events. These two designs are perfect for the New Year. Find it in the Menu under Online Exclusives in my store.

Here is a fun Fancy Fold that is so easy. The tab is 3/4" wide and holds the die cut with the numbers.

The card opens upward. This card is 3 X 8-1/2" scored at 4-1/4". The base is 4-1/4 X 5-1/2".

Adhesive Sheets #152334 applied to the back of 2024-2026 In Color Glimmer 12X12" Special Designer Series Paper #163771 before die cutting will make the numbers into  "stickers." The numbers are Alphabet A La Mode Dies #160750. They are tall and narrow so great for cards and scrapbooks!

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You won't believe how easy these Fancy Fold Tower Cards are to create!! Cut a standard base card of 5-1/2 X 8-1/2" and score the long side at 1/2", 1-3/4", 3" and 4-1/4". Fold into a square tower and attach to the base card on the 1/2" scored strip. It's time to add any fun designer paper! This cute paper is Snowy Scenes 12 X 12" Designer Series Paper #164333. The snow globes are simply cut from the designer paper!

Here is a top view. The tower is a square. The back of the card has plenty of room for a message!

Simply press the tower to the right and it will nicely fold flat for mailing! This is a great "stand up" card! You must try this fun, easy fancy fold! Mail your Holiday cards EARLY!! 

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This card features a lovely Gold Heat Embossed lantern from the Light the Year Bundle #164092. The Gold is repeated in the Season of Green and Gold 12 X 12" Specialty Designer Series Paper #164324, an online exclusive.

This card opens vertically. 

This is a side view. It's actually a simple "Z" Fold format. The base card is 4-1/4 X 11", scored at 2-3/4 and 5-1/2". Quite easy. Give it a try!!

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I know you have scraps! Here is a quick, simple way to turn your left over little pieces of designer papers into a sweet card! Cut the top layer of a basic card in half at an angle. Spread the cut edges about 1" wide. From the backside attach a variety of designer paper scraps. Countryside Inn 12X12" Designer Series Paper #161467 was used here.

 On the front, stamp a long sentiment like Sweetly Scripted Stamp Set #163600, (an online exclusive,) along the top cut edge. To balance the sentiment, draw two straight lines below the designer papers. Don't forget to add designer paper to your envelope flap for the perfect presentation! Try it!

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This nostalgic Sentimental Christmas 12X12" Designer Paper #164209 is easy to LOVE!! Stampin' Up! makes a $3 donation to children for each purchase of this pretty paper! Another reason to LOVE it!!

This is an easy "Z" Fancy Fold. The base card is 4-1/4 X 11", scored at 2-3/4" and 5-1/2".  

This is the opened Z Fold. The sentiment is the pretty Christmas Labels Bundle #164101 die cut with Gold Foil.

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What a cute holiday card created by Heather Cousins, demonstrator from Davenport, Iowa! It features the Christmas Friends Stamp Set of 8 images #164279.

*This post was edited because I had the incorrect creator.

This is a "Z" fancy fold. The base card is 4 X 10-1/2", scored at 3-1/2 and 7".  When folded, this creates three equal panels.  The images are stamped on 2" circles and mounted on 2-3/8" red glimmer circles. When you attach the circles, line one up behind the other. 

Try this easy fancy fold! Thanks for sharing, Heather!

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This is a SNEAK PEEK of Online Exclusive Products coming Nov. 5th, 2024. I truly love to recognize my Team accomplishments! I used the Hearts of Elegance Suite for extra special recognition notes for end of the year accomplishments! These are in the mail with a special gift.

This gold foiled swirl is GORGEOUS and designed for Valentine's Day, BUT not limited to Valentine's Day!! My team members love getting cards with NEW PRODUCTS!! Who wouldn't? Watch for this Marbled Elegance 12X12" Specialty Designer Series Paper #164919 coming soon. 

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Wild Wheat, Cherry Cobbler and Gold Foil are a perfect combination of colors for Autumn! This lovely berry wreath and oak leaves are the Encircled in Nature Dies #163628, an Online Exclusive. Adhesive Sheets #152334 are very handy when die cutting these thin images. Place the Adhesive Sheets on the back of the card stocks before die cutting. This creates a sticker with a peel off backing. NO oozing adhesives!

The inside and envelope flap feature the Regal Winter 12X12" Designer Series Paper #164156.

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Three dollars from each purchase of this Sentimental Christmas Designer Series Paper #164209 will go towards children's literacy. Post your finished creations on social media with the hashtag #SUDifferenceMaker. 

This clever format shows BOTH sides of the Designer Paper! The Designer Paper is cut 4 X 5-1/4" and becomes the front of the card.  The pretty sentiment is from the Christmas Labels Bundle #164101.

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The dark, rich colors in the Regal Winter 12X12" Designer Series Paper #164156 are perfect for sympathy messages. Here it is pair with Fresh Freesia color for the sentiment.

This is a Double "Z", fancy fold card. Cut the base card 11 X 4-1/4", scored at 2-3/4 and 5-1/2". Cut the layer 8-1/4 X 3", scored at 2-3/4 and 5-1/2". 

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All is bright with this lovely Light the Year Bundle #164092 from Stampin' Up! The lantern image is heat embossed with Gold Embossing Powder to pair perfect with the Season of Elegance 12X12" Specialty Designer Series Paper #164144. 

The black base card has been embossed with the new Forever Plaid 3D Embossing Folder #164049. What's the sentiment?

The sentiment carries through the theme of "light!" All products are from the Stampin' Up! 2024 Sept-Dec Mini Catalog full of seasonal items!!

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Here is a cute, easy Fancy Fold card idea that you will love to make for the Holidays!

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The dark moody florals of Regal Winter 12X12" Designer Series Paper #164156 are coming in the Sept - Dec Mini Catalog beginning Sept. 4th! These are so pretty for Autumn!! Check out this fancy fold that shows BOTH side of the designer paper!

Cut a base card of Cherry Cobbler color 5-1/2 X 5-1/4" and score at 1" on the short side. For the card front, cut designer paper 5-1/4 x 4". This is an easy card and an efficient designer paper cut. The black strip is 5-1/4 x 3/4" and embossed with the NEW Forever Plaid 3D Embossing Folder #164049 coming Sept. 4th!

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Karen Euhus, my friend and team member created this very adorable card! She used the Country Woods 12X12" Designer Series Paper #163393 (on sale, see above) and the Country Birdhouse Bundle #163401.

Wonderful use of colors, Karen. A very sweet card! Thank you for sharing.

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Autumn is coming!! Check out this cute online exclusive Iconic Celebrations 6X6" Designer Series Paper #164193. The images on the paper are the same as the Autumn Leaves Dies #162185!

This is a Z-Fold design: cut the base card stock 4-1/4 X 11" and score at 2-3/4 and 5-1/2". It's so easy!! 

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What a stately tree! This handmade card uses the online exclusive, Frosted Forest Bundle #164137. This bundle contains a stamp set, coordinating dies and a decorative mask (stencil.) Because this bundle has MORE parts, it offers MORE ways to be creative. This tree uses ONLY the masks. The grass is the pine tree stamp image.

TIP: before you remove the leaf mask, splatter the tree with a dark green marker! This adds another layer of interest.

The tree image and a gold foil layer were cut with the Countryside Corners Dies #161471. This card would be great for a guy! Be sure to check out the Online Exclusives in my online store's menu. There are lots of fun products there!

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Such a lovely set of dies, Encircled in Nature #163628. This pretty wreath is cut from Blackberry Bliss Card Stock and mounted onto Unbounded Beauty 12X12" Designer Series Paper #163372.

Be sure to used Adhesive Sheets #152334 when cutting narrow shaped dies. This eliminates oozing glue when applying the die cut to the card. It's like magic. Try it!

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This beautiful Nests of Winter Bundle is COMING in the Sept-Dec Mini Catalog starting September 4th. This sweet card was created by my friend and team member, Barb Faulkner of Illinois. The layout is an easy fancy fold where the bottom front is cut 1-1/4" short .

These colors pop! Pool Party and Real Red are a great pairing. Thank you Barb, for sharing such a lovely creation!

If you are a regular shopper with me, you will be receiving the NEW 2024 Sept-Dec Mini Catalog full of seasonal and holiday products! Watch for it!!

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At our recent Midwest North Star Stamper Gathering, we voted on the best swap. It was a difficult decision because we had outstanding swap cards made by the attendees. The winner was Shari Bocker, 20 year demonstrator!! CONGRATS to Shari who received a NEW Holiday sentiment stamp set for her clever creation!!

Shari used the adorable online exclusive, Garden Meadow Bundle #162741. Her use of the Country Woods 12X12" Designer Series Paper #163393 is SO UNIQUE! She used the multi-colored rustic wood planks sheet and cut into 1/4" strips and staggered when attaching. This technique is BARGELLO, similar to the quilt technique by the same name. SO FUN!!

The base card is the easy-to-use NEW Basic Beige color! EXCELLENT card, Shari! Thanks to everyone else who had VERY lovely cards, also. So glad you all joined us - you are the best!!

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Aren't these cards made of scraps cute? They feature scraps from the 2024-2026 In Color Designer Series Paper Assortment #163777 .

I LOVE the 6X6" Designer Series Papers for envelope flaps. Therefore, scraps accumulate!! That's a great opportunity it make some cute SCRAP CARDS!!

These strips are cut 1/2" wide and vary in length. Start near the middle of a 4 X 5-1/4" piece of Basic White Card Stock. Attach the first strip at any angle, then build random strips parallel on one side and perpendicular on the other side of the first strip. Flip the white cardstock and cut off excess beyond the edges. Add any sentiment.

Try this scrap card with any designer papers. If you use just one designer paper package, the colors will flow nicely. This is fun and easy. TRY IT!!

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Check out this sweet TAB CARD created with the Something Fancy Dies #160424. The cute little flower die is separate, which allows it to be placed anywhere you desire! The 2024-2026 In Color Glimmer 12X12" Specialty Paper #163771 adds an interesting layer to emphasize the shape.

The card that opens is 8-1/2 X 3-1/4" scored at 4-1/4". The TAB arm is 1" wide but that width is flexible.  The base card is Petunia Pop color embossed with the NEW Dashing Design 3D Embossing Folder #163483. The printed paper is Unbounded Beauty 12X12" Designer Series Paper #163372.

Give this adorable Fancy Fold a try. It's quick and cute!!

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Let the designer paper SPEAK!! Full of Life 6X6" Designer Series Paper #163357 is FUN and geometric!! This is an easy TAB Fancy Fold card! 

Here is the layout of this fancy fold. The opening card is 3-1/4 X 8-1/2", scored at 4-1/4". The tab is 7/8" wide, but can vary. The base circle is 2". 

Check out the Full of Life Suite #163369 for MORE items to coordinate with these playful papers! It's happy and colorful! Try it!

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Everyone has birthdays, so keep cards ready! This Birthday wish features the Wanted to Say Dies #161594 which are bold and easy to read! The background is the pretty Unbounded Beauty 12X12" Designer Series Paper #163372 paired with NEW Peach Pie colored card stock. 

This eye catching ribbon treatment is called RUCHING, pronounced ROOSH-ING. It means to make a ripple-like effect with fabric. Try it!! Place a strip of Tear & Tape where you want the ribbon. Using your thumb, slightly fold the ribbon back and forth while pressing it onto the sticky tape.  

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