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Lemon Lime Twist: Concertina Fun Fold card

12 November, 20253 November, 2025 craftwithkate

Welcome to the Colour Creations Instahop. You can follow us on Instagram starting @craftwithkate. Each week we will showcase the Stampin’ Up! colours in alphabetical order.

Week 28 – Lemon Lime Twist

This handmade fun fold card features the Charming Day Bundle. I have paired Lemon Lime Twist with Berry Burst and Night of Navy.

Here is a closeup of the ink blending on that beautiful rose and the dry embossing on the Lemon Lime Twist card with the Beautiful Patterns Embossing Folder.

But here is where the magic happens, as you open the card to reveal this concertina. The gorgeous Floral Charm Designer Series Paper coordinates with the Charming Day stamps, which you can see stamped in the background as a tone on tone look and the floral on the White panel was done with Write Markers, inking directly onto the stamp and onto the card.

The Branching Out dies were used to cut the 2 centre panels for the concertina to slide through. Connie Stewart, Simply Simple Stamping gave me the idea for this card.

Many of us also participate in the Heart of Christmas blog hop that goes live every Monday night, where we showcase Christmas inspiration in the lead up to Christmas. We would love you to follow us!

Thanks for dropping by. I hope you join me next Wednesday for Lemon Lolly inspiration.

Product List @stampinupofficial
Stamps: Charming Day*
Dies: Branching Out, Charming Day*
Ink: Berry Burst, Lemon Lime Twist
Paper: Basic White, Berry Burst, Lemon Lime Twist, Floral Charm DSP, Basic White C6 Envelopes
Stampin’ Write Markers: Berry Burst, Lemon Lime Twist
Other: Adhesive-backed Shiny Sequins, Blending Brushes, Beautiful Patterns EF, Greetings For You Mix & Match Ephemera Pack, Acrylic Blocks, Paper Snips, Bone Folder, Paper Trimmer, Multipurpose Glue, Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Tear & Tape, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick Tool, Simply Shammy, Heat Tool.
*can be purchased together as a bundle to save 10%

Be sure to download a PDF copy of current catalogues from my SU Catalogue Library page.

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Blog Hop/Instagram Hop, Christmas, Designer/Patterned/Specialty Papers (DSP), Fancy Folds, Handmade Cards, Holiday Catalogue, Jul-Dec Mini Catalogue and Sale-a-bration, Stampin' Up!, Techniques & Tutorials

Heart of Christmas 11: Traditions of Christmas Craft Class

10 November, 202510 November, 2025 craftwithkate

Welcome to the Heart of Christmas blog hop for 2025!
I’m thrilled you are here to join us each Monday evening for the AWHT Heart of Christmas Blog Hop showcasing Stampin’ Up! seasonal products.

Week 11

These projects features the Traditions of Christmas Suite Collection.

A LITTLE ‘WHY’ ABOUT THESE PROJECTS
I recently attended the online Traditions of Christmas Craft Class led by Stampin’ Up!s designers. Being online via a live stream in the comfort of your own home, makes attending so easy. It is recorded and available straight after via an exclusive Facebook page. You can rewatch it as often as you wish. So many amazing techniques, tips and tricks were shared and variations in using alternative products if you are not keen on the Traditions of Christmas Suite Collection.

Here are the projects:

Card 1 uses some ink blending with a homemade mask, ink splatters and die cuts with a lovely sentiment.

Card 2 is so pretty in Secret Sea and Old Olive with a stamped background

Card 3 is a fun fold using the DSP

as you open this card from under the right side of the feature element

to fully open – check out that gold foil embossed with the Traditional Wreath 3D Embossing Folder!

Project 4 is a 8″ x 8″ home decor piece and here it is hanging on my front door!

I would encourage you to purchase this Craft Class available in the online store. Click here to purchase and view all the details.

Many of us also participate in the Colour Creations Instagram hop that goes live every Wednesday night. We showcase one SU colour each week. We would love you to follow us!

Thanks for dropping by. I hope you join me next Monday for more Chrismas inspiration.

Please enjoy the wonderful inspiration of our next team member, Rosa Leyden.

The full list of participants for this week can be viewed on Sharon Davern’s blog.

Product List
Stamps: Christmas Greenery, Traditional Labels
Dies: Christmas Greenery, Traditional Labels
Ink & Colouring: Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive, Real Red, Secret Sea, Wink of Stella, Pool Party Blends Combo Markers
Paper: Basic White, Secret Sea, Gold Foil Sheets, Traditions of Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper, Keeping Traditions 12×12 Two-Tone Cardstock, Basic White C6 Envelopes, Cardboard backing sheet from DSP Pack.
Colouring Tools: Blending Pens, Blending Brushes
Adhesives: Multipurpose Glue, Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’ Seal, Tear & Tape
Tools/Other: Traditional Wreath 3D Embossing Folder, Traditional Sparkling Sequins, Acrylic Blocks (C, D, E), Sanding Block, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Paper Snips, Bone Folder, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick Tool, Simply Shammy,.
*can be purchased together as a bundle to save 10%

Be sure to download a PDF copy of current catalogues from my SU Catalogue Library page.

Don’t forget to Follow My Blog to receive blog updates and all the latest news and specials!

Birthday, Designer/Patterned/Specialty Papers (DSP), Fancy Folds, feminine, Flowers, Handmade Cards, Markers for Colouring, Stampin' Up!

Charming Day Gatefold card

9 November, 20259 November, 2025 craftwithkate

This handmade fun fold card features the Charming Day Bundle and the Floral Charm Designer Series Paper (DSP). It is the normal card base size (21cm x 14.8cm or 8¼” x 5-7/8″) in Old Olive, but just scored differently for a fun Gatefold design. I scored mine at 7.5cm & 18cm (3″ & 7-1/8″). The feature panel on the front is 8cm x 9.5cm (3-1/8″ x 3-5/8″) and the Basic White is 7.5cm x 9cm (3″ x 3-1/4″).

Here is a closeup of the gorgeous roses and the dry embossing with the Gathering Leaves Embossing Folder. The flowers sre stsmped in Pecan Pie ink and Blends Combo Markers are Timid Tiger, Peach Pie, Mossy Meadow and Old Olive.

Some Brushed Brass Butterflies and one of the sentiments from the Greetings For You Mix &
Match Ephemera Pack were added.

On the inside, I always add another stamped image as well as on the envelope!

Thanks for dropping by. Come back tomorrow for my Heart of Christmas blog hop projects. We go live every Monday night, where we showcase Christmas inspiration in the lead up to Christmas. I would love you to follow along!

Product List @stampinupofficial
Stamps: Charming Day*
Dies: Charming Day*
Ink: Pecan Pie
Paper: Basic White, Old Olive, Floral Charm DSP, Basic White C6 Envelopes
Stampin’ Blends Combo Markers: Mossy Meadow, Old Olive, Peach Pie, Timid Tiger
Other: Brushed Brass Butterflies, Gathering Leaves EF, Greetings For You Mix & Match Ephemera Pack, Bone Folder, Paper Trimmer, Multipurpose Glue, Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick Tool.
*can be purchased together as a bundle to save 10%

Be sure to download a PDF copy of current catalogues from my SU Catalogue Library page.

Don’t forget to Follow My Blog to receive blog updates and all the latest news and specials!

Birthday, Blog Hop/Instagram Hop, Butterflies, Designer/Patterned/Specialty Papers (DSP), Fancy Folds, feminine, Handmade Cards, Stampin' Up!

Highland Heather: Star Gate Fold card with matching envelope

5 November, 202531 October, 2025 craftwithkate

Welcome to the Colour Creations Instahop. You can follow us on Instagram starting @craftwithkate. Each week we will showcase the Stampin’ Up! colours in alphabetical order.

Week 27 – Highland Heather

This handmade card heavily features the Perennial Lavender Designer Series Paper in a clever fun fold design and measures 5¾” x 5¾”, so I will show you how to create a 6″ x 6″ matching envelope!

because this card won’t fit into a standard envelope, I had to create my own!

How you can make this matching envelope

Start with a piece of patterned paper 9½” x 9½”. Pencil mark each of the 4 sides at 4¾” and score between each one. Where each of the scorelines crossover, cut away this section. Add Tear & Tape/adhesive as shown, fold in the sides before the bottom section with the adhesive.

Thank you to Verna Mullen, Stampin Notes for the instructions for this Star Gate Fold card design.

Thanks for dropping by. I hope you join me next Wednesday for Lemon Lime Twist inspiration.

Product List @stampinupofficial
Stamps: Extraordinary Flora
Dies: Beautiful Butterflies, Stylish Shapes
Ink: Highland Heather, Versamark
Paper: Basic White, Highland Heather, Perennial Lavender DSP, Basic White C6 Envelopes
Other: Metallic Textures Rub-ons, White WOW Emboss Powder, Blending Brushes, Acrylic Blocks, Paper Snips, Bone Folder, Paper Trimmer, Multipurpose Glue, Glue Dots, Tear & Tape, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick Tool, Simply Shammy.
*can be purchased together as a bundle to save 10%

Be sure to download a PDF copy of current catalogues from my SU Catalogue Library page.

Don’t forget to Follow My Blog to receive blog updates and all the latest news and specials!

Birthday, Blog Hop/Instagram Hop, Designer/Patterned/Specialty Papers (DSP), Fancy Folds, feminine, Flowers, Handmade Cards, Markers for Colouring, Stampin' Up!

Cherry Cobbler: Flowerpot Easel card

13 August, 202513 August, 2025 craftwithkate

Welcome to the Colour Creations Instahop. You can follow us on Instagram starting @craftwithkate. Each week we will showcase the Stampin’ Up! colours in alphabetical order.

Week 15 – Cherry Cobbler

This handmade card features the Coneflower Celebrations Bundle (stamp set and coordinating dies) and the Woven Textures Designer Series Paper (DSP).

This is the card sitting for display.

Here you can see how the card sits flat to fit into an envelope. You can also see close up of the Damask Designs Embossing Folder on the flowerpot. The flower itself is Cherry Cobbler with a Basic White layer that has been gently inked using a Blending Brush. The top is Pecan Pie. Wink of Stella is added over the ink blending for sparkle.

The same piece of doubled sided patterned paper is used. The A side with the photographic rattan texture side and the ‘B’ side/reverse, is the more subdued linen texture. I added some stamped splatter to this in Pecan Pie ink with the same cardstock as matt layers. The strip across the centre is added on Dimensionals, so that the flowerpot sits behind it to display. The butterfly is stamped in Pecan Pie and coloured using Stampin’ Write Markers; Cherry Cobbler, Fresh Freesia and Pecan Pie.

Opening the above layer, is the hidden panel for writing your message. The same butterfly was stamped in the bottom corner with Versamark ink, White WOW Emboss Powder added and melted with my Heat Tool. Some light ink blending was then added and a sentiment stamped next to it in Cherry Cobbler ink.

Thanks for dropping by. I hope you join me next Wednesday for Coastal Cabana inspiration.

Product List @stampinupofficial
Stamps: Coneflower Celebrations*
Dies: Coneflower Celebrations*
Ink: Versamark, Cherry Cobbler,Fresh Freesia, Pecan Pie
Paper: Basic White, Cherry Cobbler, Pecan Pie, Woven Textures DSP, Basic White C6 Envelopes
Stampin’ WriteMarkers: Cherry Cobbler, Fresh Freesia, Pecan Pie
Other: Gold Striped Mesh, Wink of Stella, White WOW Emboss Powder, Journaling Pens, Damask Designs Embossing Folder, Acrylic Blocks, Paper Snips, Bone Folder, Paper Trimmer, Multipurpose Glue, Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Tear & Tape, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick Tool, Simply Shammy, Heat Tool.
*can be purchased together as a bundle to save 10%

Be sure to download a PDF copy of current catalogues from my SU Catalogue Library page.

Don’t forget to Follow My Blog to receive blog updates and all the latest news and specials!

Birthday, Blog Hop/Instagram Hop, Designer/Patterned/Specialty Papers (DSP), Fancy Folds, feminine, Flowers, Handmade Cards, Markers for Colouring, Stampin' Up!

Calypso Coral: Hexagon Twisted Card

6 August, 202530 July, 2025 craftwithkate

Welcome to the Art with Heart team Instagram hop. You can follow us on Instagram starting @craftwithkate. Each week we will showcase the Stampin’ Up! colours in alphabetical order.

Week 14 – Calypso Coral

This handmade fun fold card features the Mixed Florals stamp set and coordinating dies and the Botanical Textures Designer Series Paper (DSP).

Stampin’ Blends Combo Markers were used to colour the images that were stamped in Black Memento ink. Under the feature image is some Black Two Tone cardstock (lighter shade side), Lace Doilies and some Gold Twisted Thread.

As you start to open the card you get a glimpse of what is to come!

Under these featured images is some Black Two Tone cardstock (lighter shade side) and another of the Lace Doilies.

Here is the card fully open where you can see the large white diamond in the centre for writing your message to the recipient.

This is the left side showing the sentiment and a leaf in the lower section that pops up when closing the card

on the right side, a similiar situation with more feature images and a different sentiment

Thanks for dropping by. I hope you join me next Wednesday for Cherry Cobbler inspiration.

Product List @stampinupofficial
Stamps: Coneflower Celebrations, Mixed Florals*
Dies: Mixed Florals*
Ink: Calypso Coral, Memento Black
Paper: Basic White, Black Two Tone, Calypso Coral, Botanical Textures DSP
Stampin’ Blends Markers: Blueberry Bushel (L), Calypso Coral, Petal Pink, Lemon Lolly, Daffodil Delight (D), Shaded Spruce, Summer Splash (L)
Other: Lace Doilies, Gold Twisted Thread, Blending Brushes, Acrylic Blocks, Paper Snips, Bone Folder, Paper Trimmer, Multipurpose Glue, Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Tear & Tape, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick Tool, Simply Shammy.
*can be purchased together as a bundle to save 10%

Be sure to download a PDF copy of current catalogues from my SU Catalogue Library page.

Don’t forget to Follow My Blog to receive blog updates and all the latest news and specials!

Birthday, Blog Hop/Instagram Hop, Designer/Patterned/Specialty Papers (DSP), Fancy Folds, Handmade Cards, Masculine, Stampin' Up!, Techniques & Tutorials

Cajun Craze: Masculine Fun Fold card for Dad!

30 July, 202530 July, 2025 craftwithkate

Welcome to the Art with Heart team Instagram hop. You can follow us on Instagram starting @craftwithkate. Each week we will showcase the Stampin’ Up! colours in alphabetical order.

Week 13 – Cajun Craze

This handmade card features the Trusty Tools stamp set and coordinating dies for a fun masculine card for, you guessed it, my DAD!

The panel on the left acts like a roller door to lock in under that right panel to display standing up. The Timeless Plaid Designer Series Paper (DSP) was perfect for this masculine card.

Here you can see the details I’ve used on each of the narrow panels. I masked off each panel and stamped the lines using the Stripes and Dots stamp set in Versamark ink, added Copper WOW Emboss Powder and melted it with my heat tool. The nuts & bolts were also copper embossed. To do this, I dragged the Versamark ink pad across some Basic White card, added Emboss Powder and melted it, then I could die cut as many nuts & bolts that I needed. Try die cutting first then embossing each one individually and not burning your fingers!!!

This is what it looks like when the card is closed (flat) to put into an envelope.

The hammer, paint brush and measuring tape were stamped and coloured using Watercolor Pencils and a Blender Pen to smooth out the colour. The handle of the hammer was stamped directly onto some more DSP and fussy cut to adhere, doesn’t it look cool? This is called paper piecing!

The DAD was copper embossed and fussy cut and added on dimensionals. This entire panel has dimensionals behind it, so the roller door can sit behine to display.

Thanks for dropping by. I hope you join me next Wednesday for Calypso Coral inspiration.

Product List @stampinupofficial
Stamps: Stripes and Dots, Trusty Tools
Dies: Trusty Tools
Ink: Memento Black, Versamark
Paper: Basic White, Cajun Craze, Basic White C6 Envelopes
Other: Copper WOW Emboss Powder, Watercolor Pencils, Blender Pens, Acrylic Blocks, Paper Snips, Bone Folder, Paper Trimmer, Multipurpose Glue, Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Tear & Tape, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick Tool, Simply Shammy, Heat Tool.
*can be purchased together as a bundle to save 10%

Be sure to download a PDF copy of current catalogues from my SU Catalogue Library page.

Don’t forget to Follow My Blog to receive blog updates and all the latest news and specials!

Birthday, Blog Hop/Instagram Hop, Designer/Patterned/Specialty Papers (DSP), Fancy Folds, feminine, Flowers, Handmade Cards, Stampin' Up!

Bubble Bath: Multi Panel Pop up 80th Feminine Birthday card

23 July, 202523 July, 2025 craftwithkate

Welcome to the Art with Heart team Instagram hop. You can follow us on Instagram starting @craftwithkate. Each week we will showcase the Stampin’ Up! colours in alphabetical order.

Week 12 – Bubble Bath

This handmade fun fold card requires a belly band to hold it closed and wait until you look inside!

It features the Florals in Bloom Designer Series Paper, Pretty Florals Bundle and the Sweet Blooms Bundle (stamps and coordinating dies). The Everyday Arches dies feature on the Belly band.

Here are the lovely details attached to the belly band. Simply slide it off the card and the beautiful Florals in Bloom DSP is adhered to the front panel.

Ta-da! The multi panels in all their glory. A speical 80th birthday card featuring the Alphabet a la Mode dies to cut the Gold Foil. Some more stamped flowers and gorgeous patterned paper.

side view of the left

and on the right

a simple white panel is adhered to the back for the message to the recipient

Thanks for dropping by. I hope you join me next Wednesday for Cajun Craze inspiration.

Product List @stampinupofficial
Stamps: Pretty Florals, Sweet Blooms
Dies: Pretty Florals, Sweet Blooms, Alphabet a la Mode, Everyday Arches
Ink: Bubble Bath, Garden Green, Petunia Pop
Paper: Basic White, Bubble Bath, Florals in Bloom DSP, Gold Foil, Basic White C6 Envelopes
Other: Blending Brushes, Purple Adhesive-backed Sequins, Acrylic Blocks, Paper Snips, Bone Folder, Paper Trimmer, Multipurpose Glue, Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Tear & Tape, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick Tool, Simply Shammy.
*can be purchased together as a bundle to save 10%

Be sure to download a PDF copy of current catalogues from my SU Catalogue Library page.

Don’t forget to Follow My Blog to receive blog updates and all the latest news and specials!

Blog Hop/Instagram Hop, Designer/Patterned/Specialty Papers (DSP), Fancy Folds, Handmade Cards, Masculine, Stampin' Up!

Blueberry Bushel: Father’s Day Joy Fold card

16 July, 202516 July, 2025 craftwithkate

Welcome to the Colour Creations Instahop. You can follow us on Instagram starting @craftwithkate. Each week we will showcase the Stampin’ Up! colours in alphabetical order.

Week 11 – Blueberry Bushel

This handmade Father’s Day fun fold card features the Textured Notes stamp set, Pretty Florals dies and the Botanical Textures Designer Series Paper (DSP).

I started with a piece of the DSP and using Blending Brushes, added the ink from Blueberry Bushel, Lost Lagoon to Coastal Cabana (I think there was some Lemon Lime Twist ink on my brush, oopsies). Once done I splattered some Blueberry Bushel ink for extra texture. On the centre piece, I repeated the process, but I also stamped some of the images from the Textured Notes stamp set. After I die cut some leaves in Lost Lagoon card and blended some Blueberry Bushel ink to the tips, I used the die cut negative piece to use as a stencil and added some blended leaves behind the focal image.

I added the small triangle in the bottom corner to hold the card closed. Simply slide the centre piece out to open the card, rather than creating a belly band! The main image is stamped and fussy cut with some ink blending to soften the white cardstock. The sentiment is from the Ephemera pack. These are brilliant for adding quick sentiments to your cards.

on the inside

Thanks for dropping by. I hope you join me next Wednesday for Bubble Bath inspiration.

Product List @stampinupofficial
Stamps: Textured Notes
Dies: Pretty Florals
Ink: Blueberry Bushel. Lost Lagoon, Coastal Cabana
Paper: Basic White, Blueberry Bushel, Lost Lagoon, Botanicl Textures DSP, Basic White C6 Envelopes
Other: Greetings For All Mix & Match Ephemera Pack, Linen Thread, Neutral Matt Dots, Blending Brushes, Acrylic Blocks, Paper Snips, Bone Folder, Paper Trimmer, Multipurpose Glue, Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Tear & Tape, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick Tool, Simply Shammy, Heat Tool.
*can be purchased together as a bundle to save 10%

Be sure to download a PDF copy of current catalogues from my SU Catalogue Library page.

Don’t forget to Follow My Blog to receive blog updates and all the latest news and specials!

Birthday, Blog Hop/Instagram Hop, Butterflies, Designer/Patterned/Specialty Papers (DSP), Fancy Folds, feminine, Handmade Cards, Stampin' Up!, Techniques & Tutorials

Blackberry Bliss: Beautiful Butterflies Z Fold card with easy step-by-step measurements

9 July, 202526 June, 2025 craftwithkate

Welcome to the Colour Creations Instahop. You can follow us on Instagram starting @craftwithkate. Each week we will showcase the Stampin’ Up! colours in alphabetical order.

Week 10 – Blackberry Bliss

This handmade Z Fold card features the Beautiful Butterflies dies and the Perennial Lavender Designer Series Paper (DSP) and it fits into our C6 envelope.

on the inside

How did I make this?

1. Crumb Cake cardstock 21cm x 21cm, score at 5.25cm & 10.5cm.
2. Fold in half then back on itself to create a Z Fold.
3. Open it out flat, place in the trimmer with scorelines horizontal, and cut at 15cm.
4. Take the smaller section and flip it to create the bottom panel. Before adhering it, add the DSP to each end of the card front and some Basic White on the inside panel to write a message.
5. Add DSP to each end of the panel and a small square if Blackberry Bliss card with a stamped and heat embossed sentiment.
6. Die cut butterflies and adhere to the card, along with another sentiment on the front.

Thanks for dropping by. I hope you join me next Wednesday for Blueberry Bushel inspiration.