Sharing a new fun fold today with Stampin’ Up!’s February Product of the Month: the Painted Illusions 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper. Receive this double-sided patterned paper for just $5 when your online store purchase reaches $75 or more before tax, shipping, and any redeemed rewards. The package contains 12 sheets: three each of four double-sided designs.
I used this paper to create a Diamond Tower Pop Up Fun Fold. (I first worked with this fun fold during our team’s mystery stamping, and it’s fun to create different versions.) Be sure to watch the video below to see how this card comes together.
Measurements and Details
Granny Apple Green cardstock base measuring 4 1/4 x 11. Score at 1 1/2, 3 1/2, 5 1/2, 7 1/2 and 9 1/2.
Two DSP pieces measuring 4 x 1 3/4 and two pieces measuring 4 x 1 1/4
Two Basic White cardstock pieces measuring 4 x 1 3/4
Granny Apple Green cardstock pieces measuring 1 x 1, each scored at 1/2
Granny Apple Green cardstock circle die cut with Stylish Shapes Dies
Painted Illusions DSP punched with 2 3/8-inch Circle Punch
Sentiment (Lovely Arrangements) stamped (Pretty Peacock) on Basic White label die cut with Lovely Arrangements Dies
Leaves die cut with Granny Apple Green cardstock
Rhinestone Basic Jewels
Here’s another sample using Stampin’ Up!’s Boardwalk Fun Bundle and the Beach Boardwalk 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper.
How to Video
From my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, I offer step-by-step instructions for creating this Diamond Tower Fun Fold in coordination with Stampin’ Up!’s Product of the Month: Painted Illusions 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper.
Thanks so much for visiting my blog today! I hope you enjoyed this fun fold project! Please let me know if you have questions about this or any other creations.
Kim Quade, Stampin’ Up! demonstrator in Mesa, Arizona
Supply List
Click on any of the graphics below to shop for the products to create this card at home:
Do you prefer to craft exclusively with one bundle or suite at a time? Or do you prefer to mix and match? For me, it’s gratifying to pull out a brand-new suite of products to see what I can create? On the other hand, it’s also fun to stretch my products by mixing and matching them.
That’s what I do with today’s card. I’ve combined several brand-new products, with one recently released, and several more a few or more months old. See the list below to help you dissect this card.
Measurements & Details
Bubble Bath cardstock base measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored and folded at 4 1/4
What do you think? I hope you like I how used this collection of products.
Please let me know if you have questions about this or any other stamping projects.
Thanks for stopping by today!
Kim Quade, Stampin’ Up! demonstrator in Mesa, Arizona
Supply List
Click on any of the graphics below to shop for the crafting supplies to make this card at home:
in January, 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 cards pictured above. Two fun folds are included! Make a $75 purchase (before tax, shipping, and any redeemed rewards), and you’ll receive the card kit and a full package of the Iridescent Pearl Basic Jewels. (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!) Click here to shop. Read all of the details about this offer by clicking here.
Happy new year! Welcome to 2026! This year, I wish for you many happy crafting experiences. I’m excited to start the year with new products from Stampin’ Up! On January 6, the January-April 2026 Mini Catalog goes live, as well as a robust slate of Online Exclusives. Check back here for links and inspiration.
Today’s card uses something new (Reason to Celebrate Photopolymer Stamp Set) and something old (Modern Christmas Designer Series Paper). I just love the black, gold, and white combination of this patterned paper. Not only did I create a nice selection of holiday cards, but now it does its work for a new year card. Making new year cards gives me an opportunity to send best wishes to those I missed during the holiday. Do you make and send new year cards?
Measurements and Details
Basic Black cardstock base measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored and folded at 4 1/4
Basic Black cardstock panel measuring 5 1/4 x 4
Three pieces of Modern Christmas Designer Series Paper each measuring 5 x 1 1/8
Basic Black cardstock die cut with largest Stylish Shape circle
Basic White cardstock die cut with Spotlight on Nature Dies
Sentiment from Reason to Celebrate heat embossed in gold
Black & White & Gold Baker’s Twine
Iridescent Pearl Basic Jewels colored with Basic Black Stampin’ Blends
Thanks so much for visiting my blog today. Wishing you health, happiness, and lots of creating in 2026.
Kim Quade, Stampin’ Up! demonstrator in Mesa, Arizona
Supply List
Click on any of the graphics below to shop for the products to create this card. The Season to Remember Stamp Set is available beginning January 6.
In just a week, Stampin’ Up!’s January-April 2026 Mini Catalog and January Online Exclusives go live. Find brand-new crafting goodies for Valentine’s Day, spring, Easter, St. Patrick’s Day, and all occasions. Look for stamp sets, dies, ribbons, and paper. In fact, it features 14 different packages of Designer Series Paper.
In today’s post, I share a card created with just one of the paper packages with a fun layout using Stampin’ Up!’s square dies from the Stylish Shapes Dies. Be sure to watch the video below to see other samples of this layout using a few different patterned papers available beginning January 6.
(Would you like to receive a sampling of all 14 paper packages? I’m offering a Paper Share where you receive 146 sheets of 6 x 6 samples of all the paper. See this Google form for the information and to request a share.)
Measurements and Details
Timid Tiger cardstock base measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored and folded at 4 1/4
Basic Beige cardstock panel measuring 5 1/4 x 4, embossed with the Lovely Stripes 3D Embossing Folder
From my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, I offer step-by-step instructions for creating a handful of other cards using this layout, brand-new Designer Series Paper, and the Stylish Shapes Dies.
Thanks so much for visiting my blog today. Please let me know if you have questions about this post or any other stamping projects.
Kim Quade, Stampin’ Up! demonstrator in Mesa, Arizona
Supply List
Click on any of the graphics below to shop for the products to create this card at home. Just a note: Some of the products aren’t available until January 6, 2026.
Welcome to Team Stamp It’s December Blog Hop! We’re so glad you joined us. This month, we feature handmade cards and projects featuring a new year theme. Can you believe 2026 is just around the corner?
Be sure to visit each blog on the hop. Leave a comment on each for your chance to win the Turtle-Y Awesome Bundle.
A template in Stampin’ Up!’s January-April 2026 Mini Catalog (yes, that’s coming out soon!) inspired today’s creation.
Measurements and Details
Basic Black card stock base measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored and folded at 4 1/4.
Basic Black card stock die cut with Textured Notes Dies
Alphabet A la Mode Dies die cut with Gold Foil (2026)
Two smaller circles from Stylish Shapes Dies die cut from Gold Foil Sheets.
Sentiment from Banner Sayings Stamp Set heat embossed with gold and punched with the Three Banner Punch.
Traditional Sparkling Sequins
Black & Gold Baker’s Twine
Thanks so much for hopping along today! Remember to comment on each participating blog. You will be entered to win:
Congrats to last month’s winner: Denise Bryant
Gain inspiration from this great group of talented stampers by clicking on the links below.
Please let me know if you have questions about today’s new year card or any other paper crafting project. I’m happy to help!
Kim Quade, Stampin’ Up! demonstrator in Mesa, Arizona
Supply List
Click on any of the graphics below to shop for the products to create this card at home:
Free December Card Kit Offer
In December, 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 cards 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 2025-2027 In Color Flat Pearls.
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 basic PDF to help you put the cards together.
Click here to read all of the details about this offer.
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