This reverse gate fold fun fold is one of my new favorites. I’ve used it in conjunction with a couple of other bundles. And, I feel the Balloon Festoon Bundle works really well here. I also used the brand-new Beautiful Ordinary Life Designer Series Paper. Find both of these in Stampin’ Up!’s May-August 2026 Mini Catalog.
Measurements and Details
Pool Party cardstock base measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored at 1 7/8, 3, 5 1/2, and 6 5/8
Beautiful Ordinary Designer Series Paper: two pieces measuring 5 1/4 x 1 5/8
Beautiful Ordinary Life Designer Series Paper: one piece measuring 5 1/4 x 2 1/4
Sentiment (Balloon Festoon Bundle) heat embossed with white Wow! on Pool Party cardstock.
Three balloons die cut with different patterns from the Beautiful Ordinary Life Designer Series Paper.
Array of Dots
How to Video
This video shows you how to create a Reverse Gate Fold fun fold. Note: The video demonstrates with different products, but the concept remains the same.
I hope you enjoy today’s fun fold. Please let me know if you have questions about this or any other paper crafting projects. I’m happy to help
Kim
May Free Card Kit Offer
Get the kit to make one each of these four projects with a minimum purchase during May. Read all of the details here.
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I’m loving all of the balloons included in Stampin’ Up!’s new Balloon Festoon Bundle. Find it in the May-August 2026 Mini Catalog. The catalog goes live today!
Today, I tried a fun heat embossing technique. After stamping the balloon image with ink, I applied Wow! Clear Embossing Powder in the image, heated with a heat gun, and then die cut. The clear embossing powder gives the balloons a real shiny look — just like a balloon. Be sure to watch the video below to see how this card comes together.
I also used the brand-new 2026-2028 In Colors: Barely Blush, Crisp Cantaloupe, Golden Glow, Peaceful Pine, and Hydrangea Hue.
Measurements and Details
Hydrangea Hue cardstock base measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored and folded at 5 1/4
Hydrangea Hue Painted Patterns 12 x 12 2026-2028 In Color Designer Series Paper measuring 5 1/4 x 4
Vellum 12 x 12 Specialty Paper measuring 5 x 3 3/4
Balloons stamped in each of the five 2026-2028 In Colors on Basic White cardstock
Heat emboss with Wow! clear embossing powder and die cut with coordinating die
Sentiment stamped in Hydrangea Hue on Basic White cardstock measuring 2 3/4 x 1/2
2026-2028 In Color Dots — I used one of each
How to Video
From my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, I offer step-by-step instructions for creating this handmade birthday card.
May Card Kit Offer
If you love the Balloon Festoon Bundle, I know you’ll like my free May card kit offer. Read this blog post to learn how you can get this card kit (which includes an easy fun fold and a gift card holder) sent to you.
Thanks so much for visiting my blog today! I hope you enjoyed this project! Please let me know if you have questions about this card or any other.
Kim Quade, Stampin’ Up! demonstrator in Mesa, Arizona
Supply List
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In May, 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 (three cards and a gift card holder) 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 Array of Dots gems. (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!)
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.
These cards feature Stampin’ Up!’s Balloon Festoon Bundle and the Beautiful Ordinary Life Designer Series Paper.
To complete the card kits as shown, you’ll need the Balloon Festoon Bundle, Pool Party ink pad, Flirty Flamingo ink pad, Pretty Peacock ink pads, Daffodil Delight ink pad, and Basic Black 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, Glue Dots, and Tear ‘n Tape. Or feel free to just use what you have in your stash.
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
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Stampin’ Up!’s brand-new May-August 2026 Mini Catalog will be live soon! It debuts May 5, 2026. It’s filled with lots of new products, including stamp sets, bundles, colors, ink pads, embossing folder, paper, ribbon, and more. As a demonstrator, I was able to preorder some products, and I chose the Balloon Festoon Bundle.
You receive seven balloon dies, the largest of which is about 5 3/4 x 4 3/16. Today, I share a free, card-making tutorial using this bundle. Enjoy!
PAPER – Hydrangea Hue Cardstock (167687), Basic White Cardstock (166780), 2026-2028 In Color Painted Patterns 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper (167755)
INK – Hydrangea Hue (167677)
OTHER – Hydrangea Hue 3/8-inch Bordered Ribbon (167549), 2026-2028 In Color Dots (167546), Stampin’ Seal (152813), Mini Glue Dots (103683), Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (144108), Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755), Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653)
Cutting & Scoring:
Hydrangea Hue Cardstock – 7 ½” x 5 ½”, scored and folded at 3 ¼”
DSP – One piece (Hydrangea Hue striped pattern) 5” x 2 ¾” and one 5 ¼” x 1”
DSP – One piece (Hydrangea Hue small dotted pattern) 4 ½” x 3 ½”
Basic White Cardstock – 5 ¼” x 4”, 5 ¼” x 3”, 3 ¼” x ½”
Ribbon – 5”
Instructions:
Fold the card at the score line.
Layer the 5” x 2 ¾” Hydrangea Hue striped DSP onto the 5 ¼” x 3” Basic White panel. Add all to the front card base panel.
Die cut the 4 ½” x 3 ½” Hydrangea Hue small dotted DSP with the third largest balloon.
Add balloon to card front, being sure to put adhesive on the front flap only, so you don’t glue the card shut.
Stamp the “Enjoy Your Day” sentiment with Hydrangea Hue ink on the 3 ¼” x ½” Basic White Cardstock. Trim off each end at a slant. Add to card front.
Adhere the 5 ¼” x 1” Hydrangea Hue striped DSP to the right-hand side of the 5 ¼” x 4” Basic White panel, leaving a small border around the top, bottom, and right side.
Glue to the inside of the card.
Tie a knot in the ribbon and add to balloon with a Glue Dot.
Add three Hydrangea Hue dots to the card front.
Here’s what the card looks like when it’s open:
Thanks so much for visiting my blog! I hope you enjoyed this free tutorial. Please let me know if you have questions about this card or any other stamping project.
Kim Quade, Stampin’ Up! demonstrator in Mesa, Arizona
May Free Card Kit Offer
If you love Stampin’ Up!’s Balloon Festoon Bundle, this free card kit offer is for you. Click here to read all of the details on a blog post.
Supply List
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Raise your hand if you like new colors? Do you look forward to the release of Stampin’ Up!’s new In Colors each year? In just a week, you’ll be able to get your hands on these new colors in a variety of coordinating products.
Our new colors are: Barely Blush, Crisp Cantaloupe, Golden Glow, Hydrangea Hue, and Peaceful Pine.
In addition to the new colors, you’ll notice a difference in the pads. No longer difficult to open, they are magnetic — the lids come off easily and close easily. Be sure to watch the video below for a demonstration.
Some of the additional 2026-2028 In Color products include: ink refills, 8 1/2 x 11 Cardstock, 12 x 12 Two-Tone Cardstock, 12 x 12 Pearlized Cardstock, In Color Dots, In Color Butterflies, In Color 12 x 12 Painted Patterns Designer Series Paper, Stampin’ Blends Combo Packs, 3/8-inch Bordered Ribbon, and shimmer pens (coming soon).
For today’s card, I combined the colors in a very quick and easy card. The video also shows samples in all of the new 2026-2028 In Colors. (If you don’t want to wait until May 5, consider purchasing Stampin’ Up!’s Starter Kit; you can add these new items to you kit. Ask me for details. Or click here to join.)
Measurements and Details
Crisp Cantaloupe cardstock base measuring 8 12 x 5 1/2, scored and folded at 4 1/4
Basic White cardstock panel measuring 5 1/4 x 4
Strips measuring 3 3/4 x 3/4 — one of each from the 12 x 12 Painted Patterns Designer Series Paper
Balloon from Balloon Festoon die cut from the Crisp Cantaloupe Pearlized Cardstock
Heat embossed sentiment and dots in Wow! white
Crisp Cantaloupe dots
Crisp Cantaloupe 3/8-inch Bordered Ribbon
How to Video
From my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, I introduce all of the brand-new In Colors, show coordinating products, and give step-by-step directions for creating the featured card.
Thanks so much for visiting my blog today! Please let me know if you have questions about this project, the In Colors, or getting your hands on these products early.
Kim Quade, Stampin’ Up! demonstrator in Mesa Arizona
May Free Card Kit Offer
If you love Stampin’ Up!’s Balloon Festoon Bundle, then this free card kit offer is for you. Click here to read all of the details.
Supply List
Click on any of the graphics below to shop the online store for the products to create this card at home:
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