Gathering Together Fall Fun Fold Card Tutorial

My share today is a fun fold with gorgeous designer paper. I have the supplies and instructions below for you as well as a video.

Supplies Needed

• Cardstock: Basic Beige, Old Olive

• Designer Series Paper: Gathering Together DSP

• Twine: Early Espresso & Old Olive

• Dies: Label Me Grateful, Words for the Season

• Adhesives: Your choice (tape runner, liquid glue, dimensionals)

• Optional: Gold Foil for sprigs

Card Base

1. Cut Basic Beige cardstock to 8 ½" x 5 ½".

2. Score at 4 ¼" to create a standard card base.

3. On the front of the card, mark 2" down on the right-hand side.

4. Score diagonally from that mark to the top left corner of the card front.

Old Olive Layer

1. Cut Old Olive cardstock to 3 ¾" x 5 ¼".

2. On the right-hand side, mark 1 ¾" down.

3. Cut diagonally from the top left corner to that mark.

4. Save the triangle cut-off piece for later.

Designer Series Paper Layer

1. Cut Gathering Together DSP to 3 ½" x 5".

2. On the right-hand side, mark 1 5/8" down.

3. Cut diagonally from the top left corner to that mark.

4. Save the triangle cut-off piece as well.

Assembling the Front

1. Adhere the DSP layer to the Old Olive layer.

2. Attach this combined piece to the card front, ensuring it does not go past the diagonal score line.

3. Trim any edges as needed so the borders on the left, right, and bottom are even.

4. For the cut-off triangles, flip them over, adhere them together, and place them on the triangle section of the card front.

Inside of the Card

1. Cut the words “Autumn Wishes” from the Words for the Season dies:

   • One in Early Espresso

   • One in Crushed Curry

2. Adhere them together, Early Espresso at the back, creating a shadow effect.

Decorating the Front

1. Cut leaves using the Label Me Grateful dies:

   • Leaves from Old Olive

   • Small sprig from Gold Foil

2. Combine Early Espresso & Old Olive twine and tie a double bow.

3. Arrange the leaves, sprig, and twine bow in a small cluster and adhere it to the folded triangle on the card front.

✅ Tip: This fun fold adds dimension to your card and makes it perfect for autumn greetings. Play with different DSP patterns and twine colors for variation!

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Create a Stunning Overlapping Gatefold Card with Perfectly Pears and Branching Out Dies

Looking for a unique and elegant card design? Today, we’re making an overlapping gatefold card with layers of Designer Series Paper, Stampin’ Up! Perfectly Pears bundle, and the Branching Out dies. This card opens in a fun way and gives plenty of space for decoration inside. Perfect for birthdays, thank yous, or just because!

Supplies Needed:

• Old Olive cardstock (card base)

• Mossy Meadow cardstock

• Basic Beige cardstock

• Painterly Pears Designer Series Paper

• Branching Out die set

• Pear stamps (single and double)

• Stampin’ Blends (Pecan Pie, Light & Dark Old Olive)

• Inks: Darling Duckling, Timid Tiger, Pecan Pie, Basic Beige

• Stampin’ Dimensionals & glue dots

• Bone folder

• Adhesive

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Card Base

Cut Old Olive cardstock to 10¾" × 5½". Score 1⅝" and 3¼" from each end. Fold outside lines as mountains and inside lines as valleys. Use a bone folder for crisp folds.

2. Right Panel

Cut Mossy Meadow (3⅛" × 4⅜"), Basic Beige (3" × 4¼"), and Painterly Pears DSP (2¾" × 4"). Layer and then add adhesive on the right side, but not more that about ¾" of adhesive. Attach to the right flap leaving about a ¼" border on the right.

3. Left Panel

Cut Mossy Meadow (3⅛" × 5⅛"), Basic Beige (2¾" × 4¼"), Painterly Pears DSP (2¾" × 4¾"). Die-cut the Branching Out shape from Basic Beige. Layer and attach to left flap, only along the left ¾" edge so it tucks behind the right panel.

4. Stamp the Pears

On Basic Beige (3" × 5"), stamp the single pear, stem & leaves, and double pear. Color stems with Pecan Pie, leaves with Old Olive Blends. Two-step stamp the pears with Darling Duckling and sponge Timid Tiger around one edge. Die-cut the pieces.

5. Finish the Branching Out Label

Stamp “Hello Friend” in Mossy Meadow on the Branching Out die-cut. Add small dotted splatters with Basic Beige ink.

6. Assemble the Pears

Attach the stem to the single pear with a glue dot. Add dimensionals to the pears and leaves. Attach them to the Branching Out die.

7. Attach the Focal Point

Adhere the completed Branching Out die-cut to the center of the left panel.

8. Inside of the Card

Add Painterly Pears DSP (1½" × 5¼") to the right inside panel. Center Mossy Meadow (3" × 4¼") inside the card. On Basic Beige (2¾" × 4"), stamp three small flower outlines in the bottom right corner and color centers with Darling Duckling. Adhere on top.

9. Envelope

Stamp either the single or double pear on the bottom left corner. Finish with coloring and details as on the card front.

This overlapping gatefold card is a stunning and interactive way to showcase your stamping skills. Layering, die-cutting, and two-step stamping give it a professional finish that friends and family will love. Try changing up your colors or Designer Series Paper to make each card uniquely yours!

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🍂 Amber Autumn Fun Fold Fall Card

Hello stamping friends. I have a fun fold accordion card for you today. This Gathering Together designer paper is gorgeous and goes so well with the fall holidays coming up. I have the measurements and supplies listed below for you as well as a video you can watch.

Supplies

• Stamp Set: Amber Autumn

• Cardstock:

  • Thick Basic White: 8½" × 5½", scored at 2⅛" from each end plus 4¼" (card base)

  • Basic White: 5½" × 4¼", scored at 2¾" (pop-out section)

  • Basic White: 2½" × 4" (back sentiment piece, die-cut with 3rd largest Textured Notes)

  • Basic White: 3" × 3" (focal image stamping piece)

• Designer Series Paper (Gathering Together DSP):

  • 2 pieces: 2½" × 4"

  • 4 pieces: 1⅞" × 5¼" (two alternating patterns)

• Stampin’ Blends Used:
  Light & Dark Cajun Craze • Dark Petal Pink • Dark Peach Pie • Light & Dark Timid Tiger • Light & Dark Pumpkin Pie • Light & Dark Pecan Pie • Light & Dark Old Olive • Light & Dark Darling Duckling • Light & Dark Crumb Cake

• Other Supplies: Early Espresso Ink, VersaMark Ink, Gold Embossing Powder, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Heat Tool

Step 1: Prepare the Card Base

1. Take the 8½" × 5½" Thick Basic White cardstock.

2. Score at 2⅛" from each end and at 4¼".

3. Fold in this order:

   • First fold: Mountain

   • Second fold: Valley

   • Third fold: Mountain
     This creates an accordion fun fold.

Step 2: Add DSP Panels to the Card Base

1. Adhere the four 1⅞" × 5¼" DSP panels to the four narrow card sections.

2. Alternate the patterns for visual interest.

3. Attach the two 2½" × 4" DSP pieces to the larger center panels.

Step 3: Create and Attach the Pop-Out Section

1. Take the 5½" × 4¼" Basic White piece and score at 2¾".

2. Fold along the score to create the hinge.

3. Attach the two 2½" × 4" DSP pieces—one to each outside panel of the pop-out section.

4. Adhere the pop-out to the center of the folded card base. The fold will be on the right side.

5. Ensure the total card width does not exceed 4¼".

Step 4: Stamp, Color & Attach the Focal Image

1. Stamp the pumpkins onto the 3" × 3" Basic White piece.

2. Color the image using your Stampin’ Blends.

3. Mount the colored pumpkin piece to the front panel of the pop-out section using Stampin’ Dimensionals for a lifted look.

Step 5: Create and Add the Greeting

1. Stamp your greeting onto a scrap of Basic White cardstock using Early Espresso Ink.

2. Trim to the size of the greeting.

3. Tap the edges of the greeting piece in VersaMark Ink.

4. Heat emboss with Gold Embossing Powder.

5. Attach the greeting beneath the pumpkins on the pop-out section with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

Step 6: Add the Back Sentiment

1. Die-cut the 2½" × 4" Basic White piece with the 3rd largest Textured Notes die.

2. Stamp your sentiment in a coordinating color.

3. Adhere to the back of the pop-out section to create a polished message area.

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Quick and Easy Christmas Card Using Shepherd’s Care Stamp Set

Get ready to make a quick and elegant Christmas card with the Shepherd’s Care stamp set! Soft blues, subtle grays, and a touch of Wink of Stella sparkle make this design simple yet stunning. Follow along as I show you step by step how to stamp, color, and add festive rhinestone accents—perfect for a single card or a full holiday set.

🧰 Supplies

• Stamp Set: Shepherd’s Care

• Cardstock:

  • Secret Sea — 8½" x 5½", scored at 4¼" (card base)

  • Misty Moonlight — two pieces, 4" x 5¼"

  • Basic White — two pieces, 3¾" x 5"

• Inks:

  • Smoky Slate

  • Secret Sea

• Stampin’ Blends:

  • Balmy Blue (Light & Dark)

  • Dark Smoky Slate

• Embellishments:

  • Wink of Stella

  • Basic Rhinestones

🪄 Instructions

1. Prepare the Base
   Score the Secret Sea cardstock at 4¼" and fold to create your card base.

2. Add the Layers
   Adhere one Misty Moonlight layer to the card front and one inside the card.

3. Stamp the Image (Front Panel)
   On one Basic White layer, stamp the shepherd with the lambs in Smoky Slate ink.

4. Add the Sentiment
   Stamp “Peace on Earth” in Secret Sea ink on the front of the card.

5. Create the Night Sky
   Using Smoky Slate ink, stamp the small dots—first stamp off once, then randomly stamp over the top of the shepherd image to create a soft starry look.

6. Add the Star
   Stamp the small star image in Smoky Slate above the shepherd.

7. Color the Image

   • Shade the shepherd and scene using Balmy Blue Light & Dark Blends and Dark Smoky Slate.

   • Brush Wink of Stella on the star and robes for subtle shimmer.

8. Assemble the Card Front
   Layer the stamped Basic White panel onto the Misty Moonlight mat, then adhere to the Secret Sea card base.

9. Add Sparkle Splatter ✨
   Tap your Wink of Stella pen gently against your bone folder to flick glimmer across the front of the card for a beautiful starry effect.

10. Finishing Touches

• Add a Basic Rhinestone to the center of the large star.

• Place two more rhinestones randomly on the card front for extra sparkle.

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🕊️ Inside of the Card

1. On the second Basic White layer, stamp your sentiment in Secret Sea ink.

2. Stamp the Bethlehem scene in Smoky Slate ink, stamped off once, for a soft, subtle background.

3. Layer this piece onto the second Misty Moonlight mat, then adhere to the inside of the card.

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Beautiful Sunflower Card Tutorial 🌻 With Video

Today we’re making a stunning sunflower card using embossing folders, sponge daubers, and ink blending. This technique creates a bold, textured look that really makes the sunflowers pop.

Measurements

• Card Base: Secret Sea – 4 ¼" x 11", scored at 5 ½"

• Layer 1: Crushed Curry – 4 ⅛" x 5 ⅜"

• Layer 2: Basic White – 4" x 5 ¼" (x2)

• Accent Strip: Basic White – 1" x 4"

• Sentiment Strip: Secret Sea – ¾" x 3"

Instructions

Step 1: Adhere the Crushed Curry layer to the Secret Sea card base.

Step 2: Emboss one of the 4" x 5 ¼" Basic White pieces with the Sunflower 3D embossing folder.

Step 3: On the debossed side, lightly drag the Secret Sea ink pad across the surface. Repeat in the opposite direction with Pecan Pie ink. Use a light hand so the texture shows through.

Step 4: Color with sponge daubers:

• Petals → Crushed Curry

• Leaves → Mossy Meadow

• Flower centers → Crumb Cake + Early Espresso

Step 5: Repeat this same process on the 1" x 4" Basic White strip.

Step 6: Adhere the decorated strip to the second 4" x 5 ¼" Basic White layer for the inside of your card.

Step 7: Stamp your greeting onto the ¾" x 3" Secret Sea strip with Versamark ink. Heat emboss with white embossing powder.

Step 8: Die cut the sentiment using Stylish Shapes banner die and adhere to the card front.

Step 9: Finish by scattering a few 2025–2027 In Color Flat Pearls across the card front.

Here are some other samples I have for you using the same technique.

This card was colored with Stampin' Blends, instead of sponge daubers. Background was drug with Secret Sea, the petals are Dark Darling Duckling, dark and light Daffodil Delight, the leaves are dark and light Old Olive and the centers are dark and light Crumb Cake, light Pumpkin Pie, light Pecan Pie and dark Cajun Craze.

 

For the purple card the background was drug with Crumb Cake and Early Espresso, the flowers are Highland Heather and Crushed Curry, the centers are Crushed Curry and Crumb Cake and the leaves are Mossy Meadow

This card was done using the same technique, just with the Jolly Holly Hybrid embossing folder. The background was drug with Mossy Meadow ink, the holly was colored with light and dark Old Olive Blends and the berries were colored with the light and dark Cherry Cobbler Blends.

Envelope Decoration ✉️

Stamp three sunflowers from the Darling Dino set onto the envelope. Color them with:

• Daffodil Delight (petals)

• Crumb Cake (centers)

• Mossy Meadow (leaves)

This extra touch ties the project together beautifully!

✨ This sunflower card is full of texture and color, perfect for brightening someone’s day.

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🎄 Super Simple Christmas Card Using Party Alphabet Dies

📝 Supplies List

• Cardstock

  • Thick Basic White (card base)

  • Real Red (layer)

  • Granny Apple Green (embossed layer)

• Designer Paper (DSP)

  • Take A Bow (retired) — or Christmas Tags & More DSP as an alternate

• Dies

  • Party Alphabet Dies

• Embellishments

  • Real Red & White Adhesive-Backed Peppermints

  • Real Red & White Baker’s Twine (about 13")

• Adhesives

  • Stampin’ Dimensionals (for letters)

  • Multipurpose Liquid Glue / Stampin’ Seal+ (for layers)

• Tools

  • Forever Plaid Embossing Folder

  • Die-cutting machine

  • Bone folder

  • Scissors / Paper trimmer

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✂️ Measurements Recap

• Card base: Thick Basic White – 4 ¼" × 11", scored at 5 ½"

• First layer: Real Red – 4 ⅛" × 5 3⁸"

• Second layer: Granny Apple Green – 4" × 5 ½" (embossed)

• DSP pieces: Four patterns at 2" × 3" each (die-cut letters)

• DSP for envelope flap: 2 ¼" × 6"

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🪄 Step-by-Step Assembly

1. Prepare Card Base

   • Score Thick Basic White at 5 ½" and fold.

2. Adhere Real Red Layer

   • Center on card front with adhesive.

3. Emboss & Add Green Layer

   • Emboss Granny Apple Green with Forever Plaid folder.

   • Attach on top of Real Red layer.

4. Die-Cut DSP Letters

   • Use Party Alphabet Dies on your 2" × 3" DSP pieces.

   • Arrange letters for your word/sentiment.

5. Attach Letters with Dimensionals

   • Use Stampin’ Dimensionals behind each letter for added height.

6. Wrap & Tie Baker’s Twine

   • Wrap 13" of twine across the card front or tie a bow; secure with glue dots.

7. Decorate with Adhesive-Backed Peppermints

   • Add to the card front for extra festive detail.

8. Finish the Envelope

• Adhere the 2 ¼" × 6" DSP to the envelope flap; trim excess.

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🌸 Thinking of You Card with Gallery Blooms & Beautiful Motif

Today we’re creating a soft and elegant Thinking of You card using the Gallery Blooms and Beautiful Motifs stamp sets. Paired with textured embossing, watercolor pencils, and soft color layers, this card is perfect for any occasion.

Supplies Used

• Stamp Sets: Gallery Blooms, Beautiful Motifs

• Embossing Folder: Exposed Brick 3D

• Dies: Textured Notes Dies

• Embellishments: Antique Pearls

• Cardstock:

  • Very Vanilla (8½" × 5½", scored at 4¼")

  • Basic Beige (4" × 5¼")

  • Blueberry Bushel (3" × 4½")

  • Very Vanilla (3" × 4½")

  • Calypso Coral (3½" × ¾")

• Ink & Coloring: Crumb Cake ink pad, Early Espresso ink pad, Old Olive & Calypso Coral watercolor pencils

• Other Tools: Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Stampin’ Dimensionals, liquid glue, Wink of Stella or blender pen

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Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Emboss the Background

   • Ink the inside of the Exposed Brick 3D embossing folder with Crumb Cake ink.

   • Place the Basic Beige cardstock (4" × 5¼") inside and run it through your machine.

   • Use the third largest rectangle die to cut out the center, leaving only the embossed frame.

2. Create the Blue Frame

   • Using Blueberry Bushel cardstock (3" × 4½"), cut with the third and fourth largest rectangle dies together.

   • This gives you a thin frame—set aside the center cut for another project.

3. Stamp & Color the Focal Image

   • On the Very Vanilla (3" × 4½"), stamp the largest flower image.

   • Color with Old Olive and Calypso Coral watercolor pencils.

   • Blend using a blender pen, water brush, or Wink of Stella for a soft watercolor look.

4. Assemble the Layers

   • Adhere the Blueberry Bushel frame to the stamped Very Vanilla piece with liquid glue.

   • Attach this panel to the Very Vanilla card base.

   • Add the embossed Basic Beige frame on top using Stampin’ Dimensionals for depth.

5. Add the Greeting

   • Stamp the sentiment on the Calypso Coral cardstock strip.

   • Die cut with the long skinny rectangle from the Textured Notes Dies (trim as shown in the video).

   • Adhere to the card front.

6. Finishing Touches

   • Scatter Antique Pearls across the card front for a soft, elegant accent.

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Inside & Envelope

• Stamp the inside sentiment with Early Espresso ink.

• Add the smallest floral stamp inside and color with watercolor pencils, blending with Wink of Stella.

• Stamp the same small flower on the envelope to tie the project together.

This creates a coordinated, elegant “Thinking of You” card with beautiful layers and soft texture.

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Layers of Beauty Thank you card

Today, I’m excited to share a project featuring the Layers of Beauty Bundle. We’ll be combining masks, sponging, and embossing to create a beautiful layered card with lots of texture and detail.

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Supplies Used

• Stamp Sets & Bundles: Layers of Beauty Bundle, Mixed Label Stamp Set

• Embossing Folders: Eyelet 3D, Dotted Circles

• Dies: Everyday Arches Dies

• Embellishments: Starburst Sequins

• Stampin’ Blends: Timid Tiger, Soft Sea Foam, Lemon Lolly

• Cardstock: Soft Sea Foam, Secret Sea, Basic White

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Cardstock Measurements

• Soft Sea Foam: 8½" x 5½", scored at 4¼" (card base)

• Secret Sea: 4" x 5¼" (x2)

• Basic White: 4¼" x 5½"; 3½" x 4¾"

• Soft Sea Foam: 3½" x 4¾"

• Secret Sea: ½" x 3" (greeting strip)

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Instructions

Card Front

1. Emboss & Layer: Emboss one Secret Sea panel with the Dotted Circles Embossing Folder and adhere it to the card base.

2. Arched Panel: Die cut the Soft Sea Foam panel with the Everyday Arches Die, then emboss with the Eyelet 3D Embossing Folder. Adhere this piece to the card front.

3. Stamp & Color: On the largest Basic White panel, stamp the large floral image. Use the masks to apply color:

   • Flowers: Lemon Lolly (layer 1), Daffodil Delight (layer 2), Timid Tiger (layer 3)

   • Leaves: Soft Sea Foam (both layers)

4. Cut the Flowers: Use the coordinating die to cut the large floral cluster. Fussy cut the additional flowers you’ll use separately on the card front.

5. Greeting: Heat emboss the “Thank You” sentiment from the Mixed Label Stamp Set onto the Secret Sea strip with white embossing powder.

6. Assemble: Arrange the flowers on the card front, popping up some pieces with Stampin’ Dimensionals. Add the sentiment strip.

7. Finishing Touch: Randomly add Starburst Sequins for extra sparkle.

Inside the Card

1. On the smaller Basic White piece, stamp the small flower in Basic Gray ink in the bottom right corner.

2. Color the flower with Secret Sea, Lemon Lolly, and Timid Tiger Stampin’ Blends.

3. Stamp your chosen greeting in Secret Sea ink.

4. Adhere this panel to the remaining Secret Sea layer, then attach it inside the card.

Envelope

Stamp the same small flower on the bottom left corner of the envelope, and color with Secret Sea, Lemon Lolly, and Timid Tiger Blends to coordinate with your card.

     

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✨ And that’s it! You now have a cheerful, layered thank-you card that combines stamping, sponging, die cutting, and embossing for a professional finish.

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