A customer asked me to create some cards for her using Stampin’ Up!s Silly Safari Photopolymer Stamp Set. Once I got started, I couldn’t quit. These jungle animals are just so stinkin’ cute.
In the next post or two, I’ll share some of my creations. Today’s card uses a go-to layout with the giraffe to create an upbeat thank-you card.
Click here to see another card using this layout with the Cheers & Sips stamp set. I love to adapt this layout using a variety of stamps, inks, sentiments, and patterned papers.
Measurements and Details
Basic Black cardstock base measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored and folded at 4 1/4
Basic White cardstock panel measuring 5 1/4 x 4
Florals in Bloom 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper measuring 4 x 2 layered on Basic Black cardstock measuring 4 x 2 1/4
Circle die cut (Stylish Shapes Dies) from Timid Tiger cardstock.
Sentiment stamped in Timid Tiger cardstock.
Giraffe stamped in Memento ink and colored with Pecan Pie and Crumb Cake Stampin’ Blends
Leaves stamped in Garden Green ink and cut by hand
Linen Thread
2025-2027 In Color Flat Pearls (Timid Tiger)
I hope you enjoy this quick card! Please let me know if you have questions about this or any other paper crafting projects.
Kim
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Sometimes you just need a quick little box to package a gift. Today, I show you a quick, easy-peasy gift box that uses one-third of a piece of 12 x 12 patterned paper. That means you can make three boxes from one sheet. The boxes are perfect for small treats such as lip balms, mini candy bars, three Lindt chocolates, and more.
Note: Stampin’ Up! shared the directions for this box during Creativity Now, an online demonstrator event held in June. I loved it so much I just had to share with all of you.
Measurements and Details
Paper measuring 11 x 4. For today’s featured card, I used the sunflower pattern from the Blooms Impressions Designer Series Paper. (Hint: This Designer Series Paper is currently 15 percent off as part of Stampin’ Up!’s August 2025 sale on In Color products. Click here to see what’s on sale.) In addition to Designer Series Paper, I experimented with two-tone card and also tried regular card stock.
On the 11-inch side, score at 3 inches, 4 inches, 8 inches, and 9 inches. On the 4-inch side score at 1 inch ad 3 inches.
Cut on the score lines on the 11-inch side. (Be sure to watch the video below to see how this box comes together.)
Adhere small tabs to create box.
Embellish any way you like. For this box, I used the Stylish Shapes Dies, a sentiment from Beautiful Motifs, Darling Duckling ink, and Darling Duckling ribbon.
This next sample uses products from Stampin’ Up!’s brand-new Peaceful Garden Suite Collection. It’s available for order beginning September 3 in the September-December 2025 Mini Catalog. Want to get your hands on some of the holiday orders BEFORE September 3? Purchase Stampin’ Up!’s Starter Kit and add holiday catalog items to your kit. Contact me for more information. Or, click here to join my team.
For this final sample, I grabbed a piece of Petunia Pop two-tone card stock and stamped it with the large flower from the Gallery Blooms stamp set as well as the sentiment from Simply Said and Petunia Pop ribbon.
I hope you give these boxes a try. They are so quick and easy and can be made with almost any patterned paper or card stock.
How-To Video
From my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, I offer step-by-step directions for creating this little box. I also share a variety of other samples.
Thanks so much for visiting my blog today. I appreciate you! Please let me know if you have questions about this or any other paper crafting project.
Kim Quade, Stampin’ Up! demonstrator, Mesa, Arizona
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Today’s card lets me do two things at once! First, I get to offer you a free step-by-step tutorial. Second, I get to remind you about Stampin’ Up!’s 2025-2027 In Color sale that runs through the end of the August. Receive 15 percent off select products using these colors. More than 60 items are included in this sale. Click here to view the online store and see what’s on sale.
The 2025-2027 In Colors are: Secret Sea, Cloud Cover, Timid Tiger, Darling Duckling, and Strawberry Slush.
Today’s card features Secret Sea and Cloud Cover.
Free Tutorial
Stampin’ Up! Supplies:
STAMPS – Beautiful Motifs Bundle (165206)
PAPER – Secret Sea Cardstock (165624), Cloud Cover 12 x 12 Two-Tone Cardstock (166708), Basic White Cardstock (166780), 2025-2027 In Color 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper (165300)
INK – Secret Sea Classic Stampin’ Pad (165285)
OTHER – Damask Designs Embossing Folder (165214), 2025-2027 In Color Flat Pearls (165192), Stampin’ Seal (152813), Mini Glue Dots (103683), Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755), Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653)
Cutting & Scoring:
Secret Sea Cardstock – 8 ½” x 5 ½”, scored and folded at 4 ¼”; 4 ½” x 2”, and 4 ¼” x 3 ¼”
Cloud Cover 12 x 12 Two-Tone Cardstock – 5 ¼” x 4”
Basic White Cardstock – 4” x 3” and 5 ¼” x 4”
DSP – Cloud Cover (striped pattern) – 3” x 2 ¾”, Secret Sea (striped pattern) – 3 ¾” x ½”
Instructions:
Run the 5 ¼” x 4” Cloud Cover 12 x 12 Two-Tone Cardstock through the Damask Designs Embossing Folder. Lightly sand surface of the cardstock to reveal the white core.
Adhere this sheet to the Secret Sea card base.
Stamp the “thank you” sentiment in Secret Sea ink on the bottom of the 4” x 3” Basic White Cardstock
Adhere the 3” x 2 ¾” Cloud Cover DSP to the top of the white panel.
With adhesive of choice, glue this piece to the 4 ¼” x 3 ¼” Secret Sea Cardstock. Place all in the center of the card front.
Layer 3 ¾” x ½” piece of Secret Sea DSP over the seam of the white cardstock and the Cloud Cover DSP, as shown above.
Die cut the flower image with the 4 ½” x 2” Secret Sea Cardstock. Add to card front.
Include three Secret Seal gems.
Place 5 ¼” x 4” Basic White panel in the middle of the card.
Thanks so much for visiting my blog today. I hope you enjoy this free card making tutorial.
Kim Quade, Stampin’ Up! demonstrator, Mesa, Arizona
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Starting today, Tuesday, August 5, 2025, select 2025-2027 Stampin’ Up! In Color products are discounted 15 percent.
What are the 2025-2027 In Colors? They are: Secret Sea, Cloud Cover, Timid Tiger, Darling Duckling, and Strawberry Slush.
One of Stampin’ Up!’s many strengths is its awesome color coordination. So you’ll find these colors in ink pads, refills, card stock, Designer Series Papers, Stampin’ Write Markers, Stampin’ Blends, ribbons, and embellishments.
This offer is good while supplies last and/or through August 31. Click here to visit the In Color page. Note: Not all of the products are included in the sale. Sale items are marked as such.
In today’s share, I create handmade greeting cards using these colors in addition to the Layered Thoughts stamp set and a fun fold.
Measurements and Details
Please enjoy these measurements to help you create this card at home:
Strawberry Slush cardstock base measuring 4 1/4 x 11, scored and folded at 2 3/4 and 5 1/2
Designer Series Paper of choice. Three pieces measuring 4 x 2 1/2. My cards use the Florals in Bloom 12 x 12 Designer Series Papers.
Basic White cardstock. One piece measuring 4 x 2 1/2.
Sentiment from Layered Thoughts Photopolymer Stamp Set.
Layers created with Textured Notes Dies.
2025-2027 In Color ink, ribbons and embellishments
Take a look at the inside of the card:
How To Video
From my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, I give step-by-step directions for creating this card and share additional samples.
I appreciate you visiting my blog today. Please let me know if you have questions about this project or the In Color sale.
Thank you,
Kim Quade/Stampin’ Up! demonstrator Mesa, Arizona
Layered Thoughts Fun Fold Supply List
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Are you looking for a versatile and fun layout? I love this one so much. In fact, I’ve made so many cards using this basic design. See the card below that inspired me.
The cards use totally different products and sport totally different themes. But they both employ the same basic layout.
Measurements and Details
See these details below to help you create the holiday card featured at the top of the page:
Real Red cardstock base measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored and folded at 4 1/4
Basic White cardstock base measuring 5 1/4 x 4
Silver Foil Sheet measuring 4 x 2, embossed with the Forever Plaid 3D Embossing Folder
Bells from the Jolly Holly Bundle heat embossed with silver on Basic White cardstock. Die cut with coordinating dies from the Jolly Holly Dies.
Real Red cardstock punched with 2 3/8 inch circle punch
Silver Foil Sheet die cut with circle from the Stylish Shapes Dies
Sentiment stamped in Real Red ink
Silver 1/8-inch trim
Adhesive-Backed Metallic Gems (Silver)
What do you think of this layout? I can definitely feel myself using this again.
Thanks so much for visiting my blog today! This is my last post featuring my Christmas in July projects. Are you inspired to start working on yours?
Please contact me if you have questions about this card or any other paper crafting project.
Kim Quade/Stampin’ Up! demonstrator in Mesa, Arizona
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