Jar of Joy Fun Fold

When I purchase a stamp set, I try to get as much out of it as I can. Last week, I shared a variety of holiday cards using Stampin’ Up!’s Jar of Joy Photopolymer Stamp Set. It’s one of Stampin’ Up!’s brand-new Online Exclusives. Click here to see the other Online Exclusive offerings. Or, click here to see a flyer sharing the most recent releases.

Jar of Joy Photopolymer Stamp Set

In today’s post, I feature a handmade Christmas card that uses a fun fold: Rectangle Column Fold. This design allows the card to stand up so you — and your recipient — can display your creation.

Measurements and Details

Below, I provide some basic information to help you make this card at home. Be sure to watch the video to see how this card comes together.

  • Very Vanilla Cardstock base measuring 8 1/4 x 5 1/2. Score at 1/2, 2, 2 1/2, and 4
  • Very Vanilla Cardstock measuring 4 1/4 x 3 and 2 3/4 x 4
  • Designer Series Paper (Regal Distressed Patterns 12 x 12 Specialty Designer Series Paper) measuring 5 1/4 x 1 1/4 (2), 3/8 x 5 1/4, 4 x 2 3/4, and 3 3/4 x 5 1/4
  • Gold Foil die cut with Spotlight on Nature Dies
  • Image stamped with Cherry Cobbler ink. Punch image and lid with coordinating Sweet Jar Builder Punch.
  • Adhesive-Backed Metallic Gems

How-To Video

From my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, I offer step-by-step directions for creating this Rectangle Colum Fold.

I hope you enjoy today’s project. Later this week, look for two other cards that use this same layout.

Thanks so much for visiting my blog. Please let me know if you have questions about this card or any other paper crafting projects. I’m happy to help.

Kim Quade/Stampin’ Up! demonstrator Mesa, Arizona

Jar of Joy Fun Fold Supply List

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Sunflower Embossing Folder Birthday

If you love playing with new paper crafting products, be sure to check out Stampin’ Up!’s newest Online Exclusives release. Click here to visit the online store. Or, click here to view a PDF flyer.

Don’t miss the Sunflower 3D Embossing Folder.  This stunning sunflower design adds a touch of nature to any paper crafting project. And, it lends itself to a variety of techniques. With this card, I showcase Stampin’ Up!’s two-tone cardstock and the sanding technique.

The technique is simple. Add card stock to the embossing folder. Roll it through your Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine. Remove cardstock from folder. Lightly sand the surface to expose the white center.

Try this technique with other embossing folders and other two-tone cardstock colors. Choose from more than fifty colors.

Sunflower Embossing Folder Birthday Free Tutorial

Stampin’ Up! Supplies:

  • STAMPS – Loveliest Tree (163714)
  • PAPER – Basic Black Cardstock (121045), Daffodil Delight Cardstock (119683), Daffodil Delight 12 x 12 Two-Tone Cardstock (166669)
  • INK – Versamark (102282)
  • OTHER – Sunflower 3D Embossing Folder (166145), Mixed Labels Dies (164652), Black & Very Vanilla Large Check Ribbon (161982), Neutral Matte Dots (165561), Heat Tool (129053), Basics WOW! Embossing Powder (165679), Stampin’ Seal (152813), Mini Glue Dots (103683), Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755), Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653)

Cutting & Scoring:  

  • Daffodil Delight Cardstock – 8 ½” x 5 ½”, scored and folded at 4 ¼”  
  • Basic Black Cardstock – 5 ¼” x 4” and a scrap
  • Daffodil Delight 12 x 12 Two-Tone Cardstock – 5” x 3 ¾”
  • Ribbon – 18”

Instructions:

  • Emboss the 5 x 3 ¾” Daffodil Delight Two-Tone Cardstock with the Sunflower 3D Embossing Folder.
  • Lightly sand the embossed paper. The white core will show through. This is the look you want.
  • Adhere this piece to the Basic Black 5 ¼” x 4” Cardstock.
  • Wrap the ribbon around this panel and tie a bow.
  • Heat emboss the birthday sentiment from the Loveliest Tree stamp set with white embossing powder on the Basic Black cardstock scrap.
  • Die cut with the small label from the Mixed Labels Dies.
  • With Stampin’ Diimensionals, adhere the sentiment on the card front on the right-hand side as shown in the sample.
  • Add three black gems from the Neutral Matte Dots.

Thanks so much for visiting my blog today. I hope you enjoy this free tutorial. Please let me know if you have questions about this card or any other stamping project.

Kim Quade/Stampin’ Up! demonstrator, Mesa, Arizona

Supply List

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Jar of Joy Holiday Card

If you want to get started creating your holiday cards, Stampin’ Up!s Jar of Joy Photopolymer Stamp Set offers a lot of possibilities. Stampin’ Up! just released this and other holiday items as part of its Online Exclusives. Click here to see a flyer that shares what’s new. Or click here to shop online.

I love that you can place the items in the jar. Or choose to use the images separately like I did with today’s card.

Jar of Joy Photopolymer Stamp Set

In this past blog post, I share a handful of other samples that use this stamp set and coordinating punch. And this post details a card using non-traditional Christmas colors. I hope you enjoy all of these samples.

Details and Measurements

View these details to help you make this card at home:

  • Real Red card stock base measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored and folded at 4 1/4
  • Season of Elegance Designer Series Paper 5 1/4 x 4 die cut with the Textured Notes Dies
  • White card stock panel 4 1/2 x 3, die cut with the Textured Notes Dies
  • Stamp ornament image with Real Red and Old Olive ink. Use Old Olive ink to stamp the sentiment.
  • Real Red & White Baker’s Twine
  • Low-Profile Dots (gold)

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Kim Quade/Stampin’ Up! demonstrator in Mesa, Arizona

Jar of Joy Holiday Card Supply List

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Jar of Joy in Pink

Jar of Joy in Pink

Earlier this week, Stampin’ Up! released a brand-new offerings of Online Exclusives. See them online here. Or click this link to view a flyer. I ordered the Jar of Joy Photopolymer Stamp Set first! I love playing with new paper crafting goodies, and I created a host of fun Christmas cards, just in time for Christmas in July.

Jar of Joy Photopolymer Stamp Set

A coordinating punch was offered in the last Online Exclusive release. The Sweet Jar Builder Punch works both with the Jar of Joy stamp set and the Sweet Jar Photopolymer Stamp Set.

Sweet Jar Builder Punch

In a previous post, I shared a host of holiday card examples featuring the Jar of Joy stamp set and the punch. I played with more traditional Christmas colors for those. See the post here.

For today’s card, however, I chose a more non-traditional approach. I use the colors of Bubble Bath, Petunia Pop, and Smoky Slate. Are you a traditionalist with a lean toward red and green? Or do you prefer non-traditional Christmas colors?

Measurements and Details

These details help you get started:

  • Smoky Slate card stock base measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored and folded at 4 1/4
  • Bubble Bath card stock panel measuring 5 1/4 x 4, die cut with the Pattern of Friendship Die
  • Smoky Slate circle die cut with the Spotlight on Nature Dies
  • Petunia Pop Classic Stampin’ Pad
  • Petunia Pop 1/4″ Iridescent Ribbon
  • 2024-2026 In Color Flat Pearls

Thanks so much for visiting my blog today. I hope you enjoy this project. Please let me know if you have questions about this card or any other stamping projects.

Kim

Jar of Joy in Pink Supply List

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Jar of Joy Card Samples

Jar of Joy Card Samples

Raise your hand if you like to play with brand-new products! That’s me! I love sitting down in my craft room with a new stamp set, bundle, and/or suite. I find it satisfying to see what I can create with all of the rubber stamps, dies, punches, inks, papers, ribbons, and gems.

Today, I share a handful of cards I created with Stampin’ Up!’s new Jar of Joy Photopolymer Stamp Set. Find it as one of Stampin’ Up!’s new Online Exclusives releases. New products launched today, July 1, 2025. See all of the offerings here. These products arrive just in time for our Christmas in July crafting. Get a head start on your holiday cards!

Click here to see a color flyer showing all of the brand=new One Exclusives.

Look for the coordinating punch: the Sweet Jar Builder Punch.

Sweet Jar Builder Punch

Measurement and Details

Here’s some information to help you started making this card at home:

  • Crumb Cake card stock base measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored and folded at 4 1/4
  • Real Red card stock panel measuring 5 1/4 x 4, embossed with the Mini Corrugated Embossing Folder
  • Crumb Cake card stock panel die cut with the Textured Notes Dies
  • Stamp all images from the Jar of Joy stamp set on Crumb Cake with Early Espresso ink and Real Read ink
  • Embellish with the Real Red & White Peppermints. (Yes, these are still available in Stampin’ Up!’s online store. Remember when Stampin’ Up! introduced these last year? We couldn’t keep them in stock! I recommend you get them now to have them on hand for your holiday crafting.)
  • Real Red & White Baker’s Twine

See below for a few more cards I created with these products. Enjoy!

This next card uses the same layout as the featured card. I found the patterned paper in the Reindeer Memories Scrapbooking Workshop Kit. And, look at all those peppermints.

Stampin' Up! Jar of Joy

For this next card, I used just the snowman image (without the jar) and the sentiment from the Choose Happy Stamp Set, Find the patterned paper in the Reindeer Memories Scrapbooking Workshop Kit.

Stampin' Up! Jar of Joy Photopolymer Stamp Set

For this next card, I tried some heat embossing. The Real Red background piece gets its texture from the Pattern of Friendship Die.

This next and final card features a sneak peek of products available in Stampin’ Up!’s September-December Mini Catalog. I love the Secret Sea glimmer paper and the shimmery ribbon and gems.

How to Video

Be sure to watch the video below. In this Facebook live replay (07/01/2025), from my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, I offer step-by-step instructions for creating the featured card. In addition, I show other samples using the Jar of Joy stamp set and the coordinating Sweet Jar Builder Punch.

Thanks so much for visiting my blog today. I hope you enjoyed these Jar of Joy Card Samples. Please let me know if you have questions about this card or any other stamping related project.

Kim

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