Welcome to the Fun Folds Blog Hop with Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrators!!
Hi, Stampers! Fun folds make each handmade card additional particular, and at present’s weblog hop is FULL of nice concepts! Whether you’re in search of a singular technique to shock somebody or simply wish to strive one thing new, you’re in for a deal with. I’ve teamed up with very inventive SU demonstrators to convey you a lineup of inventive, must-try designs. I’ve 4 different playing cards at present that I produced from the Paper Pumpkin December 2025 equipment. The watercolor card bases are stunning! I needed to strive the method that Patty Bennett lately demonstrated on her weblog HERE, which I had completed earlier than with designer paper rectangles. Even although I’ve the punch she used, I believed the retired Tailored Tag punch can be enjoyable. I like how the punched panel turned out, which I reduce into 4 panels. I’ve three playing cards utilizing them and have one other one for a later undertaking.
My Secrets!
First, make the punch panels…
To make the punched panel, I made a bit of white cardstock reduce right down to 8-1/2 x 8-1/2 and made pencil marks at 4-1/4 vertically and horizontally. After reducing the cardboard bases of every of the three card bases with the punch, I began on the center of the cardstock, laying down the punched items randomly till I used to be pleased. I did add the textured metallic paper for extra selection and glam in addition to one of many foliage panels from the equipment. Once all the panel was full, I reduce it right down to 4 4-1/4 panels. Watch Patty Bennett’s video if you wish to see the best way to do it. She has superb concepts and is a superb teacher!
Card #1 (above)
My first card is my favourite—a Double Pillar card. I like the development of this one as a result of the cardboard base is all one piece of cardstock. I reduce white cardstock to 4-1/4 x 12, then reduce 1/4″ off the 12″ facet, then scored the pillars at 3/4, 1-1/2, 2-1/4, and three on each ends. I glued the top of every pillar after burnishing the entire rating strains.
Using the Paper Pumpkin December 2025 card base, I trimmed it down to five/8 x 4-1/8 (reduce 2). I additionally used the Textured metallic paper, making 4 items the identical dimension to cowl the pillars.
I made a decision so as to add a bit of window sheet for the sentiment, so I solely added adhesive to the highest and backside of the pillar strips. I added glue dots to the window sheet and was in a position to raise the designer paper panel to slide the window sheet beneath. Obviously, you may add the window sheet earlier than adhering the paper strips or simply add your sentiment to the cardboard base.
I trimmed the panel down a tiny bit to suit into the middle of the cardboard.
I stamped the feelings from the Paper Pumpkin equipment and reduce it out with the Spotlight on Nature die. I adhered it to the window sheet and added the foliage beneath. Lastly, I added the sequins for a bit sparkle.
For the again of the cardboard, I reduce one other one of many card bases from the equipment and adhered the white panel from the equipment for a private message.
Card #2
This card was the primary card I made with the punch panel. You can see how straightforward it’s, and it nonetheless makes a stupendous card.
I reduce white cardstock to 4-1/2 x 4-1/2 and glued the punch panel on prime.
The card base is 5 x 10 and scored at 5. I popped the panel to the cardboard base.
The sentiment was stamped onto the small banner and vellum that was included within the equipment.
Lastly, I added the flower, foliage, and sequins from the equipment.
Card #3
My third card is a Z-fold, which I nearly at all times make with my Paper Pumpkin kits. I like them, and they’re really easy to make. (I’m not fairly positive why it didn’t {photograph} nicely—sorry about that!) I began with white cardstock 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 and scored at 4-1/4 and 2-1/8.
I reduce the cardboard base into two 2-1/8 x 5-3/8 panels and one other panel at 5-3/8 x 4-1/8.
I adhered the vellum and oval die reduce from the equipment to the within of the cardboard. Then, utilizing the smaller oval die reduce from the equipment, I stamped the “thank you” in Pretty Peacock. It appeared naked to me; I simply can’t deal with an excessive amount of white area!
So, I used a 2″ circle punch and reduce it in half, adhering it to the highest and backside. Then, I reduce 1/16″ strip of the bronze paper to cowl the ends. For a bit sparkle, I used the flower (or are they stars?) from the brand new Greenery Lane dies.
Card #4
I debated displaying this card as a result of it was a comedy of errors! I reduce the white cardstock to layer the punch panel on prime. No downside.
However, once I was making the cardboard base, I forgot to trim it right down to 10″ earlier than scoring it at 5. I nonetheless didn’t see the error. Only after folding it did I see the issue. Sure, I might have simply trimmed off the additional inch, however that was too straightforward. I needed to consider a technique to make it work and eventually got here up with making a tent fold and added two extra rating strains at 5-1/2 and 6. I simply adhered it on the prime after including the panel to shut the top items.
Once that fiasco was over, I stamped the sentiment in Shaded Spruce on the oval panel included within the equipment. Then, I added flowers from the equipment and used the add-on dies for the leaves.
For the again, I made a white panel at 4-1/2 x 4-1/2, stamped the sentiment and leaves from the equipment to complete the cardboard.
Now, head to the Lineup under to see much more enjoyable fold inspiration!
My candy lil’ Musa has been so sick with who-knows-what, so I’ve been summoned to assist a bit these days. He’s lastly feeling higher (most likely as a result of he acquired everybody else sick). So, again to common schedules until the subsequent spherical hits!