Just too much fun creating with Stampin’ Up!’s Silly Safari stamp set. The images and sentiments lend themselves to some fun cards. Such cute jungle animals!
Click here to see another post where I share a super cute card.
In today’s post, I share four variations of the same card featuring the different animals. I use the same basic layout for all of the cards but switch out the colors and patterned papers.
The card the top of the post uses two of the brand-new 2025-2027 In Colors: Secret Sea and Cloud Cover. (Remember, through August 31, 2025-2027 In Color products are 15 percent off. This includes ink pads, refills, card stock, ribbon, gems, and Designer Series Papers.)
Measurements and Details
Cloud Cover cardstock base measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored and folded at 4 1/4
Florals in Bloom 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper measuring 5 1/4 x 4
Cloud Cover cardstock die cut with the Textured Notes Dies
Basic White cardstock panel die cut with the Textured Notes Dies
Image and sentiment stamped in Memento. Leaves stamped in Garden Green.
Image colored with Cloud Cover Stampin’ Blends and Smoky Slate Stampin’ Blends
Linen Thread
2025-2027 In Color Flat Pearls
How sweet is this little monkey? This card uses the Timeless Plaid 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper with Pecan Pie cardstock.
This tiger card below uses the Celebratory Sips 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper with a Basic Black cardstock base.
And, lastly, here’s the giraffe. This card uses a piece of Garden Green patterned paper from the Regals 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper with a Crumb Cake card base.
How to Video
From my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, I give step-by-step directions for creating this card. In addition, I show a number of other samples using this cute stamp set.
Thanks so much for visiting my blog today. I hope you enjoyed these super cute cards.
Kim Quade/Stampin’ Up! demonstrator, Mesa, Arizona
Supply List
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Sometimes you just need a quick little box to package a gift. Today, I show you a quick, easy-peasy gift box that uses one-third of a piece of 12 x 12 patterned paper. That means you can make three boxes from one sheet. The boxes are perfect for small treats such as lip balms, mini candy bars, three Lindt chocolates, and more.
Note: Stampin’ Up! shared the directions for this box during Creativity Now, an online demonstrator event held in June. I loved it so much I just had to share with all of you.
Measurements and Details
Paper measuring 11 x 4. For today’s featured card, I used the sunflower pattern from the Blooms Impressions Designer Series Paper. (Hint: This Designer Series Paper is currently 15 percent off as part of Stampin’ Up!’s August 2025 sale on In Color products. Click here to see what’s on sale.) In addition to Designer Series Paper, I experimented with two-tone card and also tried regular card stock.
On the 11-inch side, score at 3 inches, 4 inches, 8 inches, and 9 inches. On the 4-inch side score at 1 inch ad 3 inches.
Cut on the score lines on the 11-inch side. (Be sure to watch the video below to see how this box comes together.)
Adhere small tabs to create box.
Embellish any way you like. For this box, I used the Stylish Shapes Dies, a sentiment from Beautiful Motifs, Darling Duckling ink, and Darling Duckling ribbon.
This next sample uses products from Stampin’ Up!’s brand-new Peaceful Garden Suite Collection. It’s available for order beginning September 3 in the September-December 2025 Mini Catalog. Want to get your hands on some of the holiday orders BEFORE September 3? Purchase Stampin’ Up!’s Starter Kit and add holiday catalog items to your kit. Contact me for more information. Or, click here to join my team.
For this final sample, I grabbed a piece of Petunia Pop two-tone card stock and stamped it with the large flower from the Gallery Blooms stamp set as well as the sentiment from Simply Said and Petunia Pop ribbon.
I hope you give these boxes a try. They are so quick and easy and can be made with almost any patterned paper or card stock.
How-To Video
From my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, I offer step-by-step directions for creating this little box. I also share a variety of other samples.
Thanks so much for visiting my blog today. I appreciate you! Please let me know if you have questions about this or any other paper crafting project.
Kim Quade, Stampin’ Up! demonstrator, Mesa, Arizona
Supply List
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Starting today, Tuesday, August 5, 2025, select 2025-2027 Stampin’ Up! In Color products are discounted 15 percent.
What are the 2025-2027 In Colors? They are: Secret Sea, Cloud Cover, Timid Tiger, Darling Duckling, and Strawberry Slush.
One of Stampin’ Up!’s many strengths is its awesome color coordination. So you’ll find these colors in ink pads, refills, card stock, Designer Series Papers, Stampin’ Write Markers, Stampin’ Blends, ribbons, and embellishments.
This offer is good while supplies last and/or through August 31. Click here to visit the In Color page. Note: Not all of the products are included in the sale. Sale items are marked as such.
In today’s share, I create handmade greeting cards using these colors in addition to the Layered Thoughts stamp set and a fun fold.
Measurements and Details
Please enjoy these measurements to help you create this card at home:
Strawberry Slush cardstock base measuring 4 1/4 x 11, scored and folded at 2 3/4 and 5 1/2
Designer Series Paper of choice. Three pieces measuring 4 x 2 1/2. My cards use the Florals in Bloom 12 x 12 Designer Series Papers.
Basic White cardstock. One piece measuring 4 x 2 1/2.
Sentiment from Layered Thoughts Photopolymer Stamp Set.
Layers created with Textured Notes Dies.
2025-2027 In Color ink, ribbons and embellishments
Take a look at the inside of the card:
How To Video
From my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, I give step-by-step directions for creating this card and share additional samples.
I appreciate you visiting my blog today. Please let me know if you have questions about this project or the In Color sale.
Thank you,
Kim Quade/Stampin’ Up! demonstrator Mesa, Arizona
Layered Thoughts Fun Fold Supply List
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Let’s continue with more Christmas in July cards! I stay inside crafting in July to beat the heat in Arizona!
Today, I share three cards created with Stampin’ Up!’s Jolly Holly Bundle. Find it as one of Stampin’ Up!’s recent Online Exclusive releases. Click here to view all of the products available online. Or, click this link to view a PDF.
The Jolly Holly Bundle includes:
a stamp set that lets you choose your own adventure; build your sentiments from a variety of words.
3D embossing folder sporting holly leaves and berries;
die cuts that coordinate with some of the stamped images as well as the embossed background. (Be sure to watch the video below to see who this hybrid embossing folder works.)
Measurements and Details
Crumb Cake cardstock base measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored and folded at 4 1/4
Gold Foil layer measuring 4 3/4 x 3 1/2. (Hint: Die cut your Stylish Shape circle from the center of the Gold Foil before adhering to card.)
Pretty Peacock cardstock layer measuring 4 1/2 x 3 1/4. (Embossed with the Jolly Holly 3D Embossing Folder.)
Seasons of Elegance Specialty Designer Series Paper measuring 4 x 3/8.
Gold Foil Stylish Shape Circle.
Sentiment heat embossed with gold on Pretty Peacock cardstock. Punched with 1 7/8″ Circle Punch.
Gold ribbon.
Adhesive-Backed Metallic Gems.
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Here’s another version of the layout. This time, I embossed the Gold Foil with the Jolly Holly 3D Embossing Folder. I also stamped the holly leaves around the edge of the card with Versamark ink.
And, here’s another version. This time I used the Seasons of Elegance Specialty Designer Series Paper as a backdrop. I also changed up the sentiment with the Merry!
How to Video
From my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, I offer step-by-step instructions in creating the featured card.
Thanks so much for visiting my blog today. I hope you enjoyed this project.
Happy stamping!
Kim Quade/Stampin’ Up! demonstrator, Mesa, Arizona
Jolly Holly Christmas Cards Supply List
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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.
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:
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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