Fun Fold Card – Craft with Kate, Independent Stampin Up!® Demonstrator, Victoria, Australia

Welcome to the Heart of Christmas Blog Hop. I’m thrilled you are here to join us each Monday evening to share Christmas inspiration using @stampinupofficial seasonal products.

Home Sweet Home for Christmas

My card this week is a fun fold in the shape of a ‘home’. As per Darryl Kerrigan famously states in the 1997 Australian comedy film The Castle, “It’s not a house, it’s a home. A man’s home is his castle”, and ever since I’ve always preferred to call it a HOME.

A German Demonstrator (Stamp your card) shared her “House” card in a Reel on Facebook and she has a Tutorial that you can purchase and download for a couple of dollars.

I’ve used the Peaceful Pine Two-tone cardstock as my card base and the All Wrapped Up Specialty Designer Series Paper.A simple belly band holds it closed with a fussy cut bouquet from one of the sheets of SDSP on the front. But open the card for a real wow fun fold design. In fact, it is very similiar to my Tucked Corner card I shared back in July, but the fold is on both sides of the card.

I used the Christmas Mice stamp set for insnide the card and coloured the wreath with Blends Combo Markers.

Please enjoy the wonderful inspiration of our next team member, Claire Daly.

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

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Product List
Stamps: Christmas Mice
Dies: NIL
Ink: Peaceful Pine
Paper: Basic White, Peaceful Pine Two-Tone, All Wrapped Up Specialty DSP, Basic White C6 Envelopes
Blends Combo Markers: Peaceful Pine, Real Red
Other: Acrylic Blocks, Bone Folder, Paper Trimmer, Multipurpose Glue, Take Your Pick Tool, Simply Shammy.
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Granny Apple Green: Fern and Flora Fun Fold Card

4 November, 202631 October, 2026 craftwithkate

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

Week 27 – Granny Apple Green

My fun fold card with belly band features the Fern and Flora 3D Embossing Folder. I made this card for my sister who has lots of indoor plants inside her home and it inspired me to use these products.

I added ink to the inside of the embossing folder, then placed a piece of Basic White 4¼” x 5½” cardstock on top of the ink, closed the folder and ran it through my Cut and Emboss Machine. I repeated this process a second time to have two pieces. One of the pieces I cut down to 3″ x 4¼” to fit inside the second largest Perennial Postage die cut and the other creates the centre of the card base.

To create the arched pieces, I started with two pieces of Basic White card 4¼” x 3¼”, scored at ½”. Then took a 7¾” diameter side plate from my kitchen and placed it on top so the edge started at the scoreline down to the bottom left corner and with a pencil, trace the circle (see template below). Using scissors I cut along this line and then used this one as the template to trace the circle on the second piece of card.

The tab edges had glue added and this was adhered to the back of the embossed card base at the top and bottom and folded to the front.

The belly band 9⅜” x 2″, scored at 2½” x 6⅞” is wrapped around the card to hold it closed. The front feature is adhered to the centre of the belly band. I added some left over embossed pieces 1″ x 1⅞” pieces eith side of the belly band to enhance it. The sentiments are Gold Foiled onto Secret Sea card using the Hot Foiling System.

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Product List
Stamps: NIL
Dies: Perennial Postage, Classic Greetings Hot Foil, Sweetly Sentimental Hot Foil
Ink: Granny Apple Green
Paper: Basic White,Granny Apple Green, Secret Sea, Basic White C6 Envelopes
Other: Acrylic Blocks, Bone Folder, Fern & Flora 3D Embossing Folder, Gold Foil, Hot Foiling System, Low Profile Dots, Paper Trimmer, Multipurpose Glue, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick Tool, Simply Shammy.
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Heart of Christmas – Floating X Card

26 October, 202626 October, 2026 craftwithkate

Welcome to the Heart of Christmas Blog Hop. I’m thrilled you are here to join us each Monday evening to share Christmas inspiration using @stampinupofficial seasonal products.

Floating X Card

My fun fold card this week is a Floating X card. The card base is a fun fold with the extra ‘X’ pieces attached at the front and back appearing to be floating. I’ve used the All Wrapped Up Specialty DSP in the background and the Timeless Christmas DSP on the ‘X’. The feature in the centre is a diecut label using the Flourish & Frames Hot Foil Dies with a stamped Peaceful Pine tree [Twinkling Tidings Bundle] and the deer are created using the Hot Foiling System with the Graceful Evergreen Deer Hot Foil Dies and Silver Foil. The sentiment is stamped in Versamark ink onto Basic White card, Gold WOW Emboss Powder added and melted with my Heat Tool. This sentiment is from the Soiree Salutations stamp set.

here’s a closer look at the centre feature elements with those Silver Foil deer and the inside of the card to write your message.

Please enjoy the wonderful inspiration of our next team member, Helen Reeve.

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

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Product List
Stamps: Soiree Salutations, Twinkling Tidings*
Hot Foil Dies: Flourish & Frames, Graceful Evergreen Deer, Twinkling Tidings*
Ink: Peaceful Pine, Versamark
Paper: Basic White, Peaceful Pine Two-Tone, All Wrapped Up Specialty DSP, Timeless Christmas DSP, Basic White C6 Envelopes
Other: Acrylic Blocks, Bone Folder, Cut & Emboss Machine, Festive Pearls, Gold WOW Emboss Powder, Heat Tool, Hot Foiling System, Mini Dimensionals, Multipurpose Glue, Paper Trimmer, Silver Foil, Simply Shammy, Take Your Pick Tool.
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Heart of Christmas – Week 1

7 September, 202617 September, 2026 craftwithkate

Welcome to Week 1 of the Heart of Christmas Blog Hop. I’m thrilled you are here to join us each Monday evening to share Christmas inspiration using @stampinupofficial seasonal products.

Christmas Mice Waterfall Card

My card this week is another Waterfall card using the Christmas Mice Bundle and the A Little Christmas Designer Series Paper (DSP).

The feature on the front consists of a Peaceful Pine cardstock cut with the Everyday Arches dies. The white window and all the other pieces are from the Christmas Mice stamp set and coordinating dies. I stamped the mouse in Crumb Cake ink onto Crumb Cake card. The hat, candy cane and bow are stamped in Black Memento ink onto Basic White card and coloured using Cherry Cobbler Blends Combo Markers. The white section of the hat has Wink of Stella for some glitter. I placed the mouse behind the window frame and trimmed the body that was overhanging so it appears to be inside! I added Mini Dimensionals to the back and smaller pieces of Dimensionals cut with scissors to the window frame then added it to the arch.

As you open the card, a cascading waterfall of decorated panels is a wonderful surprise!

On the first opening I have added panels of DSP and a Peaceful Pine strip across the centre with the sentiment stamped in the same colour ink. The next panel to fold down, has DSP below and some Shimmering Stripes Specialty Paper for real sparkle! Another mouse is stamped in the same way as the previous one, and the gift is coloured with Cherry Cobbler and Peaceful Pine Blends Combo Markers. The sentiment is done the same way as the previous panel. On the final panel to fold down, I added a simple Basic White panel to write my message to the recipient!

Here is a little close up of some of the featured mice.

This little reel shows you inside the card with the cascading waterfall in action!

Want to make one of your own – click here for the Video Tutorial (Metric).

Please enjoy the wonderful inspiration of our next team member, Judy May.

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

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Product List @stampinupofficial
Stamps: Christmas Mice*
Dies: Christmas Mice, Everyday Arches
Ink: Crumb Cake, Black Memento, Peaceful Pine
Paper: Basic White, Crumb Cake, Peaceful Pine, Shimmering Stripes Specialty, A Little Christmas DSP, Basic White C6 Envelopes
Blends Combo Markers: Cherry Cobbler, Peaceful Pine
Other: Low Profile Dots, Wink of Stella, Acrylic Blocks, Bone Folder, Cut & Emboss Machine, Mini Dimensionals, Multipurpose Glue, Paper Trimmer, Simply Shammy, Take Your Pick Tool.
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Calypso Coral:Sunset Coast Pop Up card

5 August, 20262 August, 2026 craftwithkate

Welcome to the Colour Creations 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

My card this week features this glorious Scenic Coast Specialty Designer Series Paper (DSP) and the Sunset Coast dies.

Here is the inside of my card – it is scored into 4 equal panels with matt layers of Calypso Coral card then the DSP. The two stitched circles are sitting on a mechanism, so they float above the card.

The card front I left very simple with more DSP and the lighthouse (with Calypso Coral stripes) in the bottom corner, and I stamped some boats on the water. On the back of the card, I added two Basic White layers to write the message to the recipient.

You can watch my quick Tutorial on how to construct the pop up mechanisms by clicking here

Measurements
Card base: 21cm x 14.5cm, score @ 10.5cm and at 5.25cm from each end.
Mechanisms: 10cm x 3cm score @ 1.5cm, 2.5cm, 3.5cm, 6.5cm, 7.5cm, 8.5cm (2).
Matt (inside) : 5cm x 14.2cm (4)
DSP (iside): 4.8cm x 14cm (4)
White card (back): 5cm x 14.2cm (2) plus extra for die cuts
DSP (front): 5cm x 14.2cm (2)

Thanks for dropping by. I hope you join us next week for Cherry Cobbler.

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Soft Sea Foam: Explosion Pop Up Card

22 April, 202622 April, 2026 craftwithkate

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

Week 49 – Soft Sea Foam

This handmade card features the Lovely & Beautiful Specialty Designer Series Paper (DSP) and the coordinating Beautifully Adorned Ephemera Pack. This card would be perfect for any special occasion whether it be a milestone birthday, Mother’s Day or Wedding card.

Here’s a closer look at that beautiful flower and leaves coloured with Blends Combo Markers. The sentiment is stamped in Soft Sea Foam ink onto the same colour cardstock and die cut with the Stylish Shapes dies.

But the surprise is when you open the card. This pop up mechanism is a real wow feature also decorated with the same DSP and Ephemera Pack.

but wait there is more – a couple of extension panels for your hidden messages!

Thanks for dropping by. I hope you join me next week for our final colour, Summer Splash inspiration.

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Product List @stampinupofficial
Stamps: Banner Sayings
Dies: Stylish Shapes
Ink: Soft Sea Foam
Paper: Basic White, Soft Sea Foam, Lovely & Beautiful Specialty DSP, Basic White C6 Envelopes
Stampin’ Blends Markers: Calypso Coral, Fresh Freesia, Petal Pink & Soft Sea Foam
Other: Beautifully Adorned Ephemera Psack, Gold Striped Mesh Ribbon, Pearlized Faceted Circles Embellishments, Acrylic Block, Bone Folder, Paper Trimmer, Multipurpose Glue, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Tear & Tape, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick Tool, Simply Shammy.

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Smoky Slate: Triple Arm Pop Up Card

15 April, 202612 April, 2026 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 48 – Smoky Slate

This handmade card features the Artisan Sketched Garden 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper (DSP), from the upcoming May-August Mini Catalogue starting 5th May. With it’s Black and White illustrated style of florals, stripes, dots, and more, these patterns create a timeless base for your projects. It was the perfect starting point for Smoky Slate this week.

A Smoky Slate card base with another layer dry embossed with the Damask Designs folder. I roughed up the edges with my scissors to add extra texture. The Everyday Arches dies were cut in Smoky Slate and one size smaller in Basic White. This one I used my Water Painters to add different sized watercolour stripes across it, creating my own backdrop. The vases with flowers are fussy cut from one of the DSP sheets. The two that I left ucoloured were from the edges of the DSP and fit perfectly on my design. The one in the centre is added on Dimensionals and coloured with Blends Combo Markers; Daffodil Delight, Pool Party & Soft Sea Foam, for a soft pop of colour. The sentiment is from the Banner Sayings Bundle (stamp set and coordinating Three Banner Punch) to cut it out.

On the inside are three pop up panels (insired by Susan Campfield) with Stylish Shapes die cuts and another vase of flowers coloured the same way as on the front. The other two are Basic White with the same watercoloured stripes across them. On hhe right is a 1″ strip of Smoky Slate dry embossed with the same folder as on the front.

On the left is a white panel to write your message. I must have got some ink on my finger because it left a smudge mark but no fear, I added another banner with ‘happy birthday’ to cover it up! Do you make these silly mistakes when you finally have the card finished?!!!!

On the envelope I stamped the sentiment multiple times, staggering them as I went down the side.

Thanks for dropping by. I hope you join me next week for Soft Sea Foam inspiration.

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Product List @stampinupofficial
Stamps: Banner Sayings*
Dies: Everyday Arches, Stylish Shapes
Ink: Smoky Slate
Paper: Basic White, Smoky Slate, Artisan Sketched Garden DSP, Basic White C6 Envelopes
Stampin’ Blends Markers: Daffodil Delight, Pool Party, Soft Sea Foam
Other: Three Banner Punch, Damask Designs Embossing Folder, Adhesive-backed Sparkle Gems, Acrylic Blocks, Bone Folder, Paper Trimmer, Multipurpose Glue, Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals, Simply Shammy, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick Tool, Heat Tool.
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Pretty in Pink: Simply Beautiful Accordion Double Gatefold card

3 March, 202611 February, 2026 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 42 – Pretty in Pink

This Accordion Double Gatefold card features the Lovely & Beautiful Specialty DSP, the Simply Beautiful Bundle and the Banner Sayings Bundle.

This piece of Specialty DSP has gorgeous gold foiling and big bold flowers, so it was the perfect background choice. The main feature are die cut flowers and leaves in white card and gently coloured using Blending Brushes and inks. The flower centres are cut in Gold Foil.

Here is the card open. On the narrow centre pieces I have added DSP to the left and right sides. In the centre is white card stamped with Happy birthday and the panels either side are stamped with one of the flower images in Pretty in Pink ink. The sentiment [Banner Sayings] is stamped in Versamark ink, White WOW Emboss Powder added and melted with the Heat Tool. It was then cut out with the Three Banner Punch.

Thanks for dropping by. I hope you join me next week for Pretty Peacock inspiration.

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Product List @stampinupofficial
Stamps: Banner Sayings, Simply Beautiful
Dies: Simply Beautiful*
Ink: Old Olive, Pretty in Pink, Versamark
Paper: Basic White, Pretty in Pink, Gold Foil, Lovely & Beautiful Specialty DSP, Basic White C6 Envelopes
Other: Pearlised Faceted Circles, White WOW Emboss Powder, Three Banner Punch, Blendingv Brushes, Acrylic Blocks, 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.
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Designer/Patterned/Specialty Papers (DSP), Fancy Folds, Handmade Cards, Mini Catalogue and Sale-a-bration (SAB), Stampin' Up!

Pop Out Angled Accordion card

24 February, 202617 February, 2026 craftwithkate

When you want a card to do more than just open, you want something spectacular, you create fun fold card featuring the Cute as a Bug DSP.

The front of the card has a white matt layer behind some DSP. A layer of vellum with a diecut square from the DSP. The bug and ants are fussy cut from the DSP and added on Mini Dimensionals.

Here’s a closeup

But here is the WOW when you open the card – a tag [Everyday Arches dies] sits in behind the right side of the feature and this is where you can write your message to the recipient. On the concertina section at the front, each of these bugs have been fussy cut from the paper too.

This floating feature sits up on some mechanisms that you can see below. On the left of this you can see the little pocket that the tag sits in!

Some Dear Dots and Ladybug Garden Epoxy Shapes were added to finish.

This design was created during the Online Stamping Retreat, demonstrated by Lisa Curcio & daughter, Gina. Interactive folds like this are such a fun way to elevate your card making. They don’t require lots of extra supplies, just a clever layout and a willingness to learn.

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Product List @stampinupofficial
Dies: Everyday Arches, Stylish Shapes
Paper: Basic White, Old Olive, Vellum, Cute as a Bug DSP
Other: Dear Dots, Ladybug Garden Epoxy Shapes, Bone Folder, Paper Trimmer, Multipurpose Glue, Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick Tool.

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Simply Beautiful Expanding Pop Up card

14 February, 202614 February, 2026 craftwithkate

When you want a card to do more than just open, you want something spectacular, you create an Expanding Pop Up card featuring the Lovely & Beautiful Specialty DSP and the Simply Beautiful Bundle.

This piece of Specialty DSP has gorgeous gold foiling and big bold flowers, so it was the perfect background choice. This card is not your standard size, but a 5″ x 7″, so a handmade envelope is required. But what a special wedding wishes card for a special couple on their wedding day!

This design was created during the Online Stamping Retreat, demonstrated by Lisa Curcio. Interactive folds like this are such a fun way to elevate your card making. They don’t require lots of extra supplies, just a clever layout and a willingness to learn.

Thanks for dropping by.

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