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.
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
Click on any of the pictures below to shop for the products to create this card at home:
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.
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!
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.)
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
Click on any of the graphics below to shop for the products to create this card at home:
My niece recently celebrated her 40th birthday, and I was invited to go on a girls’ trip. I wanted to create a fun and special card to help her celebrate. (Today’s card is similar to the one I gave her, but I wanted to recreate it to share with you.)
It’s been a long time since I made one of these very special designs. But they sure are fun! I used Stampin’ Up!’s Wildflower Birthday 12 x 12 Specialty Designer Series Paper as inspiration. Not only do the designs include festive colors, the DSP package offers two sheets of beautiful die cuts. Find this patterned paper in Stampin’ Up!’s January-April 2025 Mini Catalog.
What’s more: this design folds up and fits in one of Stampin’ Up!’s Medium White Envelopes.
Here’s a view from the top.
Measurements and Details
Here are a few measurements to help you get started. Be sure to watch the video below to help you make sense of the measurements.
Card stock measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2. Score at 2, 4, 6, and 8.
Burnish all folds. With snips, cut away the small piece on the short side. (See video.)
Designer Series Paper for the bottom outside: four pieces measuring 1 3/4 x 4
Designer Series Paper for the top: four pieces measuring 1 3/4 x 2
Same card stock color measuring 1 x 3, score at 1/2 inch on each side and cut down the middle to make two pieces measuring 1/2 x 3.
Window Sheet pieces measuring 1/2 x 1. You’ll need as many of these as the pop-up pieces you decide to include.
Die cuts
Sentiment and additional embellishments, if desired.
Here’s another sample using Stampin’ Up!’s Marbled Elegance Suite Collection.
How-to Video
From my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, I offer step-by-step instructions for creating this Pop-Up Box Birthday Card.
I do hope you enjoyed today’s project. It’s not a new design, but it was fun to revisit this project. Please let me know if you have questions.
Stampin’ Up! just released so many new products. I’m playing with a few of those with today’s card. I modified an Angled Z Fold card, and I share that with you today.
I use the Bloom Impressions 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper. Earn this pretty patterned paper free with a $60 purchase (before tax and shipping) during SaleABration. This promotion runs through February 28, 2025. Click here to see a PDF copy of the brochure.
I also use the Beautiful Butterflies Bundle. Find this in Stampin’ Up!s January-April 2025 Mini Catalog. Click here to see a PDF of this catalog.
Measurements and Details
Melon Mambo card stock measuring 5 1/2 x 4 1/4
Bloom Impressions Designer Series Paper measuring 12 x 5 1/4, scored at 4 and 8
From the bottom left corner of the DSP, measure 2 inches and mark softly with a pencil
Put the paper in your trimmer and cut a diagonal up to the eight-inch score mark. (Watch the video below to see how I do this.)
Butterfly die cut from Melon Mambo card stock
Sentiment heat embossed with white embossing powder on Melon Mambo card stock and die cut
Vellum (Graceful Greenery Vellum) die cut with Spotlight on Nature Dies
For the inside: Melon Mambo card stock measuring 3 1/2 x 3 1/2 and Basic White card stock measuring 3 x 3.
See a picture of the inside and how the fun fold looks.
How to Video
From my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, I offer step-by-step instructions for creating this angled z fold card and show a couple of different variations.
Thanks so much for visiting today! I hope you love this project!
Kim
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