All I can say is: Cute, cute, cute! I’ve had so much fun pairing Stampin’ Up!’s Playful Packaging Bundle with other products and treats to create theme small gifts.
Honestly, the bundle doesn’t look like much in Stampin’ Up!’s May-August 2026 Mini Catalog. But, I got excited when I saw what other creators were making. Then, I bought my own. Be sure to watch the video below for some tips for using the dies and to see a host of other samples.
Measurements and Details
Basic Black cardstock measuring 5 1/2 x 4 1/4
Paper Medley Mix-In 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper measuring 4 1/2 x 2
Silly Safari Photopolymer Stamp Set. Zebra stamped in black. Punched with 1 7/8-inch circle punch.
Basic Black circle punched with 2-inch circle punch
Sentiment stamped in black
Black Baker’s Twin from Baker’s Twine Essentials Pack
Flat 4 x 8 Cellophane Bag
How to Video
From my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, I give tips and tricks for using the Playful Packaging Bundle. Please note: The video shows me creating a different project, but the concept is the same.
Thanks so much for visiting my blog today! I hope you enjoy this project as much as a I do. There are just so many possibilities with this bundle.
Kim Quade, Stampin’ Up! demonstrator in Mesa, Arizona
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Click on any of the graphics below to shop online for the products to create this card at home. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Have I told you that I really, really love treat and small gift packaging? For each in person class, I create a fun table gift for the attendees to take home. I’ll admit, I didn’t purchase Stampin’ Up!’s new Playful Packaging Bundle when it first came out. What was I thinking? Then, I borrowed it from a friend, and I was hooked. I bought my own. Oh, my gosh, it is so fun to play with. In the next few posts, I’ll be sharing some of my creations. But, I can tell you, the options are almost endless. Be sure to watch the video below to see how this pieces come together. I also share a bunch of other samples.
Measurements and Details
Misty Moonlight cardstock for die cutting the three main pieces. You can fit all of these pieces on a piece measuring 5 1/2 x 4 1/4.
A piece of Waterside Retreat 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper measuring about 4 1/4 x 2. I selected the paper images that would work for my “lifesaving” theme. Find the life jackets on one sheet and the buoys on another sheet.
Misty Moonlight measuring 2 x 1/2 for sentiment.
Sentiment from May Paper Pumpkin Kit. It’s so perfect for this themed packet. Stamped in Secret Sea.
Hole Punch Assortment
Linen Thread
Loose Anchor Trinkets
Flat 4 x 8 Cellophane Bags. (I trimmed a few inches off of mine.)
How to Video
From my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, I offer step-by-step instructions for creating with Stampin’ Up!’s Playful Packaging Dies. Look for a few tips, and see several other samples.
I hope you’re as tickled with these dies as I am. I have so many other ideas. Thanks for visiting today!
Kim Quade, Stampin’ Up! demonstrator in Mesa, Arizona
Supply List
Click on any of the graphics below to shop online for the paper crafting products to create this card at home:
In June, make an online purchase of $50 (before tax, shipping, and any redeemed rewards) and I’ll send you the ingredients (excluding stamped elements and gems), to create one each of the four projects pictured above. Make a $75 purchase (before tax, shipping, and any redeemed rewards), and you’ll receive the card kit and a full package of the Rhinestone Basic Jewels. In addition, when you make a $75 purchase, you earn the opportunity to purchase Stampin’ Up!’s Product of the Month for just $5 offered by Stampin’ Up!)
Please note: I’m away from my craft room through June 9. The kits will be shipped when I return.
Kits include envelopes, all cut card stock and die cut pieces, linen thread, and ribbon. Sorry, no stamped images as per Stampin’ Up! policy.
When the kits ship, I’ll email you a link to an unlisted YouTube video tutorial.
To complete the card kits as shown, you’ll need the Lovely Arrangements Photopolymer Stamp Set, Peaceful Pine ink pad, Hydrangea Hue ink pad, Fresh Freesia ink pad, and Misty Moonlight ink pad. Or feel free to just use what you have in your stash. In addition, you’ll need your favorite adhesives including Stampin’ Dimensionals and Glue Dots.
Click here to shop. Be sure you’re enrolled in the rewards program and opt in for contact so I can send you the kit.
(Note: Offer not valid with BOGO sale or orders associated with class attendance.)
Happy stamping!
Thank you for visiting my blog and choosing me as your Stampin’ Up! demonstrator.
Kim Quade, Stampin’ Up! demonstrator in Mesa, Arizona
From the front, this card looks like your normal, side-opening card. But there’s a little surprise. It’s a little fun fold.
Here’s what it actually looks like when it’s “open.”
What do you think? Cute, right? This is one reason I love Stampin’ Up!’s Balloon Festoon Bundle so much. I keep finding different ways to use both the dies and the images.
To make the shaped, folded card, I used a piece of Stampin’ Up!’s Daffodil Delight Two-Tone Cardstock measuring 9 x 3 1/4. I folded it in half, giving it a good burnish with the Bone Folder. I then placed the folded cardstock on the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine and grabbed the second largest balloon die, placing the top of the die just above the fold.
Here’s a picture to show you what I mean.
After die cutting it can be placed on the card front or used as a stand-alone mini card.
The two-tone cardstock works perfectly for this fun fold because it’s a little lighter weight. And, the two-tone lighter side allows you a opportunity to write a message without adding additional white cardstock.
Measurements and Details
Lost Lagoon cardstock base measuring 5 1/2 x 4 1/4
Beautiful Ordinary Life Designer Series Paper measuring 5 1/4 x 4
Balloon die cut as directed above
Lost Lagoon cardstock piece stamped with Pretty Peacock ink
White Baker’s Twine
Array of Dots (Pretty Peacock) gems
I hope you like this fun fold! And, I hope you can see why I love the Balloon Festoon Bundle so much! Please get in touch if you have questions about this card or any other stamping project. I’m happy to help.
Kim Quade, Stampin’ Up! demonstrator in Mesa, Arizona
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Click on any of the graphics below to shop online for the products to create this card at home.
I don’t think I’ll every run out of card-making ideas with Stampin’ Up!’s new Balloon Festoon Bundle. Find it in the May-August 2026 Mini Catalog. The seven balloon dies make it easy to create a variety of projects. The largest balloon — measuring 5 3/4 x 4 3/16 — is perfect for making banners or for use on a scrapbook page.
For today’s card, I concentrated on the monochromatic look with just one color — Berry Burst. I also really like the new Painted Patterns 12 x 12 Designer Series Papers. Stampin’ Up! offers them in our color families of Brights, Regals, Subtles, and Neutrals as well as Basics and the 2026-2028 In Colors. The polka dots and stripes patterns provide a path to easy card making.
Brights Painted Patterns 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper
Measurements and Details
Berry Burst cardstock base measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored and folded at 4 1/4
Fresh Freesia cardstock panel measuring 5 1/4 x 4
Stamped stars and sentiment in Berry Burst ink
Berry Burst cardstock panel measuring 5 1/4 x 1 3/4
Painted Patterns 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper (Berry Burst stripe piece) measuring 5 1/4 x 1 1/2
Vellum cardstock die cut with circle from Stylish Shapes Dies
Balloon die cut with coordinating dies from Painted Patterns 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper (Berry Burst polka dot pattern)
White Baker’s Twine
I hope you find this card quick and easy. Imagine using this layout with other Stampin’ Up! complementary colors.
Thanks so much for visiting my blog today. Please let me know if you have questions about this or any other stamping project.
Kim Quade, Stampin’ Up! demonstrator in Mesa, Arizona
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