Yay, let’s celebrate! It’s National Pink Flamingo Day (June 23). It’s a perfect day for me, a collector of all things flamingo. And, how fitting that there’s a brand-new stamp set (Birthday Song) that features flamingos (and walruses). The set is available July 1 with the release of Stampin’ Up!’s July Online Exclusives. Look for lots of other brand-new product including items for Halloween, fall, and Christmas.
Measurements and Details
Flirty Flamingo cardstock base measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored and folded at 4 1/4
Artisan Sketched Garden Designer Series Paper. A piece of the black with white dots measuring 12 x 3 1/2. Use brayer to cover this with Flirty Flamingo ink.
Die cut the DSP strip with the circles from the Stylish Shapes Dies.
Stamp flamingo image with Basic Black Hybrid ink pad on White Willow cardstock measuring 3 x 4
Layer on Basic Black cardstock measuring 3 1/8 x 4 1/8
Color image with Flirty Flamingo and Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Blends.
Stamp sentiment with Flirty Flamingo ink
How to Video
From my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, I share step-by-step directions for creating this fun, flamingo-themed birthday card.
I hope you like this card! The dancing flamingos just make me want to smile. Please let me know if you have questions about this card or any other stamping projects.
Kim Quade, Stampin’ Up! demonstrator in Mesa, Arizona
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I just returned from Stampin’ Up!’s annual incentive trip. This year, we took an Alaskan cruise. It’s such an honor to earn and take a trip like this. Less than 1 percent of demonstrators achieve this, but I’m so fortunate to be sharing and offering something I love.
On each trip, demonstrators are encouraged to bring a card to swap with other demonstrators. Even though 277 demonstrators took the trip, not all of them swap. And, from all of the swaps, we get a sampling of 15.
Today, I want to share the card I created for the swap. It uses a combination of Stampin’ Up!’s Balloon Festoon Bundle and the Playful Packaging Bundle. I really wanted to try to use the dies in a different way.
Measurements and Details
Petal Pi k cardstock base measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored and folded at 4 1/4
Stamped dots from Balloon Festoon stamp set randomly with Petal Pink ink
Balloon from Balloon Festoon Dies die cut with Brights Painted Patterns 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper (Daffodil Delight dotted pattern)
Die cut two of the smaller scallop pieces (Playful Packaging Dies) from Bloom Boutique 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper (Hydrangea Hue pattern. The 2026-2028 In Color-Hydrangea Hue-Painted Patterns also works.) I trimmed about 1/2 inch off each of the flat sides before adhering to card base.
Sentiment (Balloon Festoon) stamped in Hydrangea Hue on Petal Pink cardstock, die cut with label from Stylish Shapes Dies
Hydrangea Hue ribbon
Rhinestone Basic Jewels
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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Today, I’m playing with two of my new favorite products from Stampin’ Up!’s May-August 2026 Mini Catalog. The Playful Packaging Bundle and the Balloon Festoon Bundle. Aren’t they fun together?
Think of all the different treats you could add to the Flat 4 x 8 Cellophane Bags to give to people for any occasion.
Measurements and Details
Berry Burst cardstock measuring 5 1/2 x 4 1/4. Die cut all three pieces on this one piece.
Brights Painted Patterns 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper (Berry Burst stripe pattern) measuring 4 1/2 x 2. Die cut with just the smaller scallop piece.
Brights Painted Patterns Designer Series Paper (Berry Burst dots pattern). Die cut balloon from Balloon Festoon Bundle.
Flat 4 x 8 Cellophane Bags.
Die cut Basic White cardstock with label from Lovely Arrangements Die.
Stamp sentiment from Balloon Festoon Photopolymer Stamp Set with Berry Burst ink
White Baker’s Twine
How to Video
From my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, I give instructions for creating with the Playful Packaging Dies. Please note: This video uses different product, but the concept remains the same.
Thanks so much for visiting my blog today! I appreciate you! Please let me know if you have questions about this or any other stamping projects.
Kim Quade, Stampin’ Up! demonstrator in Mesa, Arizona
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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
Supply List
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.
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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