Maple Leaf Fun Fold

Maple Leaf Fun Fold

I’m always looking for different ways to use the images and dies in the bundles I buy from Stampin’ Up! The large maple leaf in the Gathering Together Dies remind me of a fun fold I created last year with the Hearts of Elegance Dies (now retired). See that post here.

Stampin' Up! Gathering Moments Bundle

Details and Measurements

  • Early Espresso card stock base measuring 5 1/2 x 4 1/4
  • Basic Beige card stock panel measuring 5 1/4 x 4 embossed with the Gathering Leaves Embossing Folder
  • Two maple leaf images from the Gathering Moments Dies die cut with the Gathering Together 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper
  • Sentiment from the Gathering Moments Stamp Set stamped with Early Espresso ink, die cut with a label from the Stylish Shapes Dies
  • Gold Striped 3/8-inch Ribbon
  • Adhesive-Backed Metallic Gems

Here’s what the inside of the card looks like. Note: I added a piece of Basic Beige card stock to the back of the Early Espresso base so you can write a message.

Maple Leaf Fun Fold

I love how easy this fun fold is. Be sure to watch the video below to see how this card comes together.

How to Video

From my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, I offer step-by-step instructions for creating this maple leaf fun fold card.

Thanks so much for visiting my blog today. I hope you enjoy this easy fun fold.

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Get a free card kit to make four cards using the Gathering Moments Bundle with a $50 purchase in October (before tax, shipping, and redeemed rewards). See this post for more information.

Kim Quade, Stampin’ Up! demonstrator in Mesa Arizona

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Halloween Treat Packet

For my monthly in-person classes in my home in Meza, Arizona, I love to give every participant a treat packet. In September, I created this cute Halloween treat packet using Stampin’ Up!’s Nested Essential Dies, the Mini Alphabet Dies, and some Halloween Dies. No stamping here!

The elongated hexagon-shaped dies reminded me of a coffin, so I created a design that allowed me to include a chocolate treat.

Here’s what the treat packet looks like from the side. It fits a Fun-Size candy bar.

Measurements and Details

Here are a few details to help you make this packet at home:

  • Die cut the largest hexagon shape from the Nested Essentials Dies with Basic Black cardstock.
  • Use the second largest hexagon shape from the Nested Essentials Dies to cut a shape from the Spooky Sweet 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper (grey pattern)
  • Die cut letters using the Mini Alphabet Dies. (I recommend using Adhesive Sheets.)
  • Die cut two bats and one spider from the Spooky Halloween Dies and the Fright Night Dies in Basic Black
  • I added a Black & Gold Ribbon
  • The “kickstand” and candy bar hold measures 1 x 8 and is scored at 4 inches and 5 inches. Be sure to watch the video below to see how this treat packet comes together.

How to Video

Isn’t this packet super fun? Let me know if you have questions about it or any other stamping project. I’m happy to help.

Thanks so much for visiting my blog today!

Kim Quade, Stampin’ Up! demonstrator in Mesa, Arizona

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Halloween Gate Fold Card

Halloween Gate Fold Card

Halloween lovers take note! Today, I’m sharing a fun Halloween card using a fun fold — the gate fold with a belly band. In addition, I use a fun element called a “wobble.” Be sure to watch the video below to see how this card comes together and how the wobble works.

I combined items from Stampin’ Up!’s Fright Night Bundle and the the Spooky Halloween Bundle. I love all of the fun die cuts and images.

Stampin' Up! Fright Night Bundle
Stampin' Up! Spooky Halloween Bundle

Measurements and Details

  • Basic Black cardstock base measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 scored on each of the long ends at 2 1/8
  • Two pieces of Spooky Sweet 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper measuring 5 1/4 x 1 7/8
  • Stylish Shape circle die cut from Spooky Sweet DSP
  • Haunted House die cut from Basic Black card stock (backed with Daffodil Delight card stock)
  • Bats, spiders, and spider webs die cut from Basic Black card stock (it helps to use adhesive sheets on the back of the card stock).
  • Belly Band created from Basic Black Two-Tone card stock measuring 9 1/2 x 1 1/4
  • Basic White panel measuring 5 1/4 x 4 for the inside
  • Sentiment stamped with Pumpkin Pie ink

This is what the card looks like when it’s open:

Halloween Gate Fold Card

How to Video

From my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, I offer step-by-step instructions for creating this Halloween gate fold card.

Thanks so much for visiting my blog today. I hope you enjoyed this card. Please let me know if you have questions about this creation or other Stampin’ Up! paper projects.

Kim Quade, Stampin’ Up! demonstrator in Mesa, Arizona

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Gathering Together Card Sample

Gathering Together Card Sample

I’m a huge fan of pretty paper! And, there are a lot of pretty papers available right now in Stampin’ Up!’s offerings. One of them is the Gathering Together 12 x 12 Specialty Designer Series Paper. This festive paper features a variety of patterns, from subtle plaids to delicate leaves and acorns. It has awesome touches of champagne foil.

Gathering Together 12 x 12 Specialty Designer Series Paper

For today’s featured card, I used just one of the designs of this pretty patterned paper.

Measurements and Details

  • Basic Beige cardstock base measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored and folded at 4 1/4
  • Gathering Together 12 x 12 Specialty Designer Series Paper (Cajun Craze pattern) measuring 5 1/2 x 4 1/4
  • Early Espresso cardstock panel measuring 5 1/4 x 4. Die cut large maple leaf from the Gathering Moments Dies. Dry emboss with Gathering Leaves Embossing Folder.
  • 6 x 6 Gold Foil piece in the Thoughtful Moments Hybrid Embossing Folder
  • Linen Thread
  • Cajun Craze & Gold Dots

Here’s another card using the sample layout, but with different patterned paper.

Stampin' Up! Gathering Moments Dies

How to Video

From my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, I show step-by-step instructions for creating this fall-themed greeting card.

I hope you enjoyed today’s card share. Please let me know if you have questions about this or other rubber stamping projects.

Thanks for visiting today.

Kim Quade, Stampin’ Up! demonstrator in Mesa, Arizona

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More Messages Card Samples

More Messages Card Samples

Find the right words for any occasion with Stampin’ Up!’s More Messages Bundle. This versatile bundle includes the More Messages Stamp Set with a variety of common greetings and sentiments, along with the coordinating More Messages Dies that create stunning backdrops for your text. Find this bundle as one of Stampin’ Up!’s Online Exclusives.

The great bundle also helps you create a bunch of cards at one time. Use sketches and your favorite layouts in conjunction with more messages. Stamp and die cut the sentiments to have on hand for when you need them.

Today, I share three quick and easy cards using this bundle as well as the Florals in Bloom 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper, another Online Exclusive offering. Be sure to watch the video below to see how the bundle works and how easy these three cards come together.

Measurements and Details (Hooray Card)

  • Cloud Cover cardstock base measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored and folded at 4 1/4
  • Secret Sea pattern from Florals in Bloom DSP measuring 5 1/2 x 3
  • Striped Cloud cover pattern from Florals in Bloom DSP measuring 3 x 4 1/4
  • Stylish Shapes circle (3 inch diamater) die cut from Florals in Bloom DSP pattern
  • Secret Sea ink
  • Secret Sea 3/8-inch Faux Linen Ribbon
  • 2025-2027 In Color Flat Pearls

The card below uses another fun layout. The card base is Strawberry Slush, a Darling Duckling layer (4 1/4 x 3), and strips of Florals in Bloom Designer Series Paper measuring (l-r): 3 1/2 x 1/2, 3 1/2 x 3/4, 3 1/2 x 1, 3 1/2 x 1 1/4.

Stampin' Up! More Messages Bundle

Here’s another quick and easy layout. The card base is Peach Pie, the DSP measures 5 1/4 x 4, Peach Pie cardstock 3 1/4 x 4 1/4 and floral pattern measuring 4 x 3.

Stampin' Up! More Messages Bundle

What do you think? Ready to give this bundle a try?

How to Video

From my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, I give step-by-step directions for using this bundle and creating the quick and easy cards shown here.

Thanks so much for visiting my blog today. Please let me know if you have questions about these cards or any other stamping projects.

Kim Quade, Stampin’ Up! demonstrator in Mesa, Arizona

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