Bloom boutique introducing Barely Blush pop out heart card

 Just a quick post today as it's crazy busy here 😜 and it's 2 day late! Sorry 🫣 but here they are the measurements for the fun pop out heart card. This card with it's soft delicate pink colour palette is just delightful.  The shade of pink is from the new 2026-2028 In-Color's from Stampin' Up!. Called Barely Blush it's beautiful and so easy to use it goes with everything!  The pattern paper is from the gorgeous Bloom Boutique which features all 5 of the gorgeous 2026-2028 In-Color's with the added glamour of delicate gold foiling! 

The fold is very easy and starts as a piece of cardstock measuring 14.85cm x 21cm scored at 5.25cm, 10.5cm and 15.75cm. ( 8½" x 5½" scored at 2⅛", 4¼", and 6⅜").

The pop out mechanism is a piece of cardstock measuring 3.5cm x 21cm scored at 5.25cm and 7.75cm from each end (1¼" x 8½" scored at  

1& 15/16" and 3⅛" from each end.)

The card folds flat for posting but has a lovely pop out feature when opened and stands nicely for display. 

 

The heart is made using the ever useful Everyday Arches dies and Barely Blush Two-tone cardstock.  The embossing folder used here is the Paradise Garden 3d hybrid embossing folder.

There is space on the reverse of the card for more decoration and a place to write your personal message.

Here is the video where I share how to make this fun card.

I do hope you'll have a go at this fun card.

Have fun

Cary xx 

Winged gatefold fun fold introducing Peaceful Pine

Same fold different size is the theme for today's post. The winged gatefold card I shared in my last post was a square shape . As I was making it I knew I wanted to create a version that would fit in a standard C6 envelope (A2).  Making use of the beautiful Peaceful Pine colour palette. 

The card is made in exactly the same way as the square version but is a rectangle 😜. The decoration is a little simpler and has a more masculine feel to it in my opinion. 

The peaceful pine stripped paper is from the 2026-2028 In-Color Painted Patterns paper collection. This 30.5 x 30.5cm (12" x 12") paper pack features spots and strips making it an easy fun way to bring colour to any project. 

So here it is the A6 (A2) version of the winged gatefold card. 

As with the square version it's a very simple fun fold. Just 6 scorelines!

 Starting with a piece of cardstock measuring 14.85cm x 20cm ( 5½" x 8½") score at 4.5cm, 5cm, 9.5cm, 10.5cm, 15cm and 15.5cm ( 1⅞", 2⅛", 4", 4½", 6⅜" and 6⅝"). 

How to fold the scorelines and create the winged shape is shown in the video below.

The decoration for this A6 (A2)  version is as I've already mentioned simpler. It still uses my go too Everyday arches dies. It also features a stamp and die bundle called Relaxing Waterside. 

The soft colour palette just spoke to me of relaxing, calm and peaceful times and what could be better than sitting reading in a comfy chair in nature.

The second pattern paper I've used is from the Bloom Boutique paper collection. And the reverse has a simple white panel to write a personal message. 

So will you give this fun card a go? What ever size you make it it's sure to make the recipient happy 😊 

Have fun 

Cary xx 

Winged gatefold fun fold cards introducing Hydrangea Hue

 Today's colour from the 2026-2028 In-Color collection from Stampin' Up! Is a beautiful shades of blue. Called Hydrangea Hue it's a soft shade that has a hint of a soft lilac tone to it. It's simply gorgeous and works well with so many other colours. For today's inspiration the colour palette is monochromatic,  that is just Hydrangea Hue and white. The card is a fun fold which I'm calling a winged gatefold.

The fold it's self is super simple just a few score lines and then decorate to your hearts delight 😀

As ever it all starts with a piece of cardstock measuring 14.85cm x 28cm scored at 6.5cm, 7cm, 13 5cm, 14.5cm, 21cm and 21.5cm ( 11" x 4¼" scored at 2½", 2¾", 5¼", 5¾", 8¼" and 8½").

And that's it! Yup a really simple fun fold that you can keep simple or decorate to your own taste.

The finished card fits into a 15.5cm x 15.5cm (6" x 6") square envelope .

In the video further down you'll find the how to of how this card comes together and how I decorated this sample.

All the materials used are from Stampin' Up! And can be found in my online shop here.

The oh so pretty pattern paper is from a pack called Bloom boutique. This paper collection contains 12 double-sided 30.5cm x 30.5cm ( 12" x 12") sheets. The colours are all the new 2026-2028 In-Color's with a delicate sprinkle of gold foil. 

The card folds flat for posting by the wings of the gatefold folding in. When open the wings come out to create a great display.

The flowers are first stamped in Hydrangea Hue ink on white cardstock. Then coloured using the coordinating alcohol marker. Then restamped and highlighted with a white gel pen. (You don't see me doing this in the video because I forgot to do it till the live finished 🫣)  The stamp used is from a set called lovely arrangements then die cut out using the coordinating dies.

The foliage die cut is from a set called nature's sympathy The arches are created with a die set called everyday arches. 

The white panels are embossed with 3D embossing folder called paradise garden.

And here is the video where I made this beautiful card.

I hope you've enjoyed this video and will give the card a go. If square cards aren't your thing then pop back on Friday when I'll be sharing a standard A6 (A2) version.

Have fun

Cary xx

Cube pillar card introducing Golden Glow

 Every year Stampin' Up! Intoduce 5 new trendy colours.  Called the In-Color collection these colours are only available for 2 years. This year's 2026-2028 In-Color's are beautiful 😍! They range from a soft green colour to the palest pink and include shades sure to suit your projects. 

The range includes the new magnetic closure ink pads, reinkers, A4 (letter size) cardstock,  30.5cm x 30.5cm ( 12" x 12") two-tone cardstock, ribbon, embellishments as well as double-sided pattern papers, alcohol markers and amazing new Shimmer brushes!

To start this introduction of the colours I asked during my regular Monday Facebook live which colour to use and it was decided to go with the beautiful Golden Glow.  The soft yellow has orange undertones and a delicate feel to it.

The beautiful pattern papers used for this card are from the Bloom Boutique  pattern papers and the 2026-2028 In-Color pearlized paper

The card folds is remarkably easy. Called a cube pillar card it folds flat for postage, stands nicely for display and shows off your gorgeous papers so well! 

It all starts with a piece of cardstock measuring 14cm x 21cm scored at 5cm, 10cm, 15cm and 20cm.  ( 5" x 8½" scored at 2", 4", 6" and 8") . 

You'll then need a piece of cardstock measuring 10cm x 29.7cm scored at 7cm, 14cm,  21cm and 28cm. ( 5" x 11" scored at 2½", 5", 7½" and 10") next cut the panel into 2 pieces each measuring 5cm x 29.7cm ( 2½" x 11")

The final piece that you'll need is a piece of cardstock measuring 3cm x 9cm scored at 1.5cm and 3cm from each end. ( 1" x 3" score at ½" and 1" from each end) then cut into 2 strips each measuring 1.5cm x 9cm ( ½" x 3").

The stamps and dies used to decorate this card are called Lovely Arrangements.  

When I decorated my card I place a white mat on the reverse so that I could write my own message.

The other thing I like about this fold is that it fits into a standard C6 (A2) envelope as it folds flat.

You can see how this project comes together in the video here.

Here is another version of the cube pillar card made using one of the 2026-2028 In-Color Painted Patterns papers in Crisp Cantaloupe. The flowers on this card are from the stunning Artisan Sketched Garden papers and the sentiments from Paradise garden stamps and dies set.

Oh and top tip make sure your decorations on this card fits into the envelope before adhering anything down 😉😀.

Thank you for joining me for this fun project and I do hope you'll have a go yourself 😀. Until next time...

Have fun

Cary xx

Hexagonal banded pillar card with Gardens Poetry

 Hi and welcome 👋 if you're new here you might not know but I host a Facebook live every Monday at 5pm BST/ GMT over on my Facebook page Here. Then every Wednesday I share more directions about the project from Monday's live in a blog post here. So here's the project I made on Monday the 27th of April 2026.

In the video I have used the beautiful Garden Poetry pattern papers as well as dies and ribbon from the Garden Poetry suite collection . The amazing leaf die cut is from the Nature's Symphony dies.

The card starts as a piece of cardstock measuring 14.85cm x 18cm scored at 1.5cm, 4.5cm, 7.5cm? 10.5cm, 14.5cm and 16.5cm ( 4¼" x 6" scored at ½", 1½", 2½", 3½", 4½" and 5½") Then you'll need a piece of cardstock measuring 7cm x 17.6cm scored at 3.5cm, 7cm, 10.5cm and 14.cm ( 3" x 6¼" scored at 1¼", 2½", 3¾" and 5"). Next cut this piece in to 2 pieces measuring 3.5cm x 17.5cm ( 1½" x 6¼"). You'll also need a piece of cardstock measuring 14.85cm x 10.5cm (4¼" x  5½")

In the video further down you'll see how these4 pieces of cardstock are assembled to create this fun hexagonal banded pillar card.

Of course I decorated the back as a place to write my personal message. 

Here is the video 

I do hope you'll have a go at this fun card.  It's not as hard as it may look I promise 😀. If you do have a go please share your creations on my Facebook page  here.

Until next time ...

Have Fun

Cary xx

A double diamond fun fold card

 Were I live spring has sprung and the weather is sunny and the light evenings are lengthening which I love! With all this it brings to mind new beginnings. Last week I made new baby cards and this week it's wedding cards! The colour palette is predominantly white with splashes of colour. The fun fold is called a double diamond fold. Together these elements make for an elegant took perfect for such a special occasion. 

Here is the card I made in the video at the bottom of this post. Folded the card fits into a 15cm x 15cm ( 6" x 6") envelope. 

It starts with a piece of cardstock measuring 14.8cm x 28cm (6" x 12") . Then score along the long side at 7cm, 10.5cm, 17.5cm and 21cm (3",

4½", 7½" and 9").

Next you need to mark the center point top and bottom so 14cm (6"). Now mark along the first and last vertical scorelines at the center, so at 7.4cm ( 3") . 

Then score diagonally as shown below.

Once all scored cut along the center line from the first to last vertical scorelines. This picture shows how the scores fold . I think seeing the contrast between the pattern paper and the cardstock shows more clearly than just a diagram. 

The measurements for the decoration are 

4 panels ( 2 for the front and 2 for the back) each measuring 14.3cm x 6.5cm (2¾" x 5¾").

2 panels each 4.5cm x 4.5cm ( 1⅞" x 1⅞").

2 panels each 4.5cm x 4.5cm ( 1¾" x 1¾") cut in half diagonally. 

4 panels each 4.5cm x 4.5cm (1¾" x 1¾") cut in half then quarters diagonally. 

The best way to see how it comes together is to watch this video 

Here is another version of the card made using silver heat embossing powder rather than ink. For this and the card in the video I only decorated the outside panels and the center diamonds.

The foliage die cuts and the moths are from  the stunning Fern & Flora bundle. The bundle includes the stamps and coordinating dies. The embossing folder is from the gorgeous Paradise garden bundle. The sentiment is from a stamp set called Sending Salutations. 

I do hope you'll have a go at this fun fold.  I'm sure it will become a firm favourite. 

Have fun

Cary xx

Double expanding Woolly Friends stampin up double expanding Z fold new baby card Z fold card Woolly Friends

 I'm fortunate enough to live in an area of the country where there are open spaces a few steps from my front door. A few minutes in the car leads me to green fields and beautiful scenery. On Sunday I drove to my daughters to visit with her, my son-in-law and grandson. On the way I passed through so many beautiful signs of spring. There were cowslips and primulars as well as bluebells peeking through the trees and hedges that are all turning green now. There is a lot of farm land along the way and the fields were filled with new born lambs and very woolly sheep 🐑.  Inspired by the wonderful drive and a card created by Connie Stewart, an American demonstrator,  I came up with today's inspiration 😀 Of course I just had to include the adorable Woolly Friends stamps and punch to create a new baby card!

The colour palette for this card isn't the usual soft and gentle combination it has  more of a vibrant feel. The pattern papers are from the February 2026 product of the month from Stampin' Up! called Painted illusions. 

The card starts with a piece measuring 14.85cm x  21cm scored at 10.5cm ( 8½" x 5½" scored at 4¼") 

You'll then need 2 pieces of pattern paper measuring 14.4cm 21.5cm ( 5¼" x 8½" scored at 2¹" and 5"). As well as 2 piece of cardstock measuring 19.5cm x 9.5cm scored at 6.5cm and 13cm (7½" x 3½" scored at 2½" and 5")

To decorate the card you'll need 5 pieces of white cardstock measuring 9cm x 6cm ( 3¼" x 2¼") and 2 pieces of pattern paper 9cm x 6cm (3¼" x 2¼").

The woolly Friends stamps make making a simple sceen so easy! All I did was to blend some of the same shade of green found in the pattern papers on to a rectangle of card

I couldn't leave the back undecorated so here's another woolly friend 🐑. This is also a great place to secure the ribbon used to hold the card closed 😉.

The panels for the front of the card are made using the same panel but with a mat of cardstock measuring 9.5cm x 6.5cm ( 3½" x 2½") as well as pattern paper and cardstock mats as desired.

Here is the video that shows how this card comes together but in a pink colour palette 🐑.

 And here are the 2 samples side by side.

I hope you've enjoy this project and will give it a go. It's a good one for so many occasions and papers from your stash.

Have fun

Cary xx