Along These Lines Fun Fold

When I’m lucky enough to visit the beach, I’m always on the lookout for dolphins. So I just had to use these sweet little guy included in the Along These Lines Photopolymer Stamp Set.

Along These Lines Stamp Set

I combined the image with the Rectangle Column Fold I’ve shared all week. Check out these other cards that use this same fun fold:

Jar of Joy Fun Fold

Silly Safari Fun Fold

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.

  • Cloud Cover Cardstock base measuring 8 1/4 x 5 1/2. Score at 1/2, 2, 2 1/2, and 4
  • Cloud Cover Cardstock measuring 4 1/4 x 3 and 2 3/4 x 4
  • Designer Series Paper (2025-2027 In Color 6 x 6 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
  • Secret Sea circle die cut with Stylish Shapes Dies
  • Image from Along These Lines stamped with Memento ink. Sentiment from Beautiful Motifs stamped in Secret Sea. Punch image with 2 3/8-inch circle punch.
  • 2025-2027 In Color Flat Pearls

How To Video

Be sure to watch the video below to see how this card comes together. Although it showcases the Jar of Joy stamp set, it gives step-by-step directions for creating the Rectangle Column Fold.

Thanks so much for visiting my blog today. I love sharing the handmade cards I create from my craft room in Mesa, Arizona. Please let me know if you have questions about this or any other paper crafting projects. I’m here to help.

Kim Quade/Stampin’ Up! demonstrator Mesa Arizona

Along These Lines Fun Fold Supply List

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Silly Safari Fun Fold

The images in Stampin’ Up!’s Silly Safari Photopolymer Stamp Set are just so super cute! You can’t help but smile when you see this cute little monkey face. Find this set in Stampin’ Up!’s 2025-2026 Annual Catalog.

In today’s share, I combine the Silly Safari stamp set with the Rectangle Column Fold (fun fold) to create this super cute birthday card.

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 fun fold comes together.

  • Crumb Cake Cardstock base measuring 8 1/4 x 5 1/2. Score at 1/2, 2, 2 1/2, and 4
  • Crumb Cake Cardstock measuring 4 1/4 x 3 and 2 3/4 x 4
  • Designer Series Paper (Timeless Plaid 6 x 6 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
  • Image stamped with Memento Black and colored with Pecan Pie Stampin’ Blends. Sentiment stamped in Pecan Pie ink. Image punched with 1 7/8″ Circle Punch and layered on Cajun Craze and Pecan Pie Cardstock.
  • Linen Thread
  • Neutral Matte Dots (Pecan Pie)

How-To Video

From my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, I offer step-by-step instructions for creating this Rectangle Colum Fold Fun Fold card. (Just a quick note: This video depicts the creation of a holiday card using the Jar of Joy stamp set. But it uses the same fold.)

I hope you like this cute card and the fun fold. Please let me know if you have questions about this card or any other paper crafting project. I’m happy to help!

Thanks for visiting my blog today!

Kim Quade/Stampin’ Up! demonstrator Mesa, Arizona

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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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Textured Notes Fun Fold

Earlier this month Stampin’ Up! released a new batch of paper crafting products. You seriously need to check out the Woven Textures 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper. The images are so life like. Although this patterned paper and the Textured Notes Bundle are perfect for any occasion, it works really well for those masculine themed cards.

Check out this post for a free tutorial using these products.

Woven Textures Designer Series Paper

Measurements and Details

  • Lost Lagoon card stock base measuring 5 1/2 x 4 1/4
  • Woven Textures Designer Series Paper measuring 5 1/4 x 4
  • Lost Lagoon card stock measuring 5 1/4 x 4 1/4, scored at 3 1/4
  • Woven Textures Designer Series Paper measuring 4 x 1 and 4 x 1 3/4
  • Lost Lagoon and Basic Beige circles cut with 2 3/8 circle punch and Stylish Shapes Dies
  • Lost Lagoon and Pecan Pie Stampin’ Pad
  • Neutral Matte Dots

Here’s what the inside of the card looks like:

Here’s another of the fun fold samples. This time, I used the Mixed Media Florals Suite.

Here’s the inside:

I hope you’ve enjoyed this Textured Notes Fun Fold. Give it a try!

Thanks so much for visiting my blog today.

Kim

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Mixed Florals Fun Fold

Mixed Florals Fun Fold

From the outside, this looks like just an ordinary square card. But open it up for a surprise inside! In today’s post, I share the cutting directions, supply list, and a video showing you how to create this Mixed Florals fun fold. (Fun fold inspired by the West Coast Papercrafter.)

I used Stampin’ Up!s Mixed Florals Photopolymer Stamp Set and the coordinating Mixed Florals 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper. Find these as part of Stampin’ Up!’s Online Exclusive offerings.

Measurements and Details

  • Petal Pink card stock measuring 8 1/2 x 8 1/2. Score on both sides at 4 1/4 and score diagonally on both sides/
  • Mixed Media Florals 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper: three pieces measuring 4 x 4
  • Basic White card stock measuring 4 x 4
  • Smaller pieces of DSP, if desired, for embellishments
  • Die cut circle from Spotlight on Nature Dies
  • Front image stamped with Memento ink and colored with Daffodil Delight, Smoky Slate, Petal Pink and Mossy Meadow Stampin’ Blends
  • Inside sentiment from Beautiful Butterflies stamp set stamped in Petal Pink ink.
  • Petal Pink & White Diagonal Ribbon — about 20 to 22 inches
  • Low Profile Dots

Here’s what the inside of this fun fold card looks like:

How to Video

Be sure to watch this video (a Facebook live replay from 3/4/2025) to see how this card comes together. From my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, I offer step-by-step instructions for creating this DIY fun fold.

I hope you enjoy this card and video. I appreciate you stopping by! For more inspiration, subscribe to my free, email newsletter. I send three to four newsletters each month that include a card making tutorial, a paper crafting video, and updates to Stampin’ Up! news and specials. Click here to subscribe.

Kim

Mixed Florals Fun Fold Supply List

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