Lakeside retreat hexagonal pinwheel father's day card

 Have you ever wished that you could recieve a  box of crafting goodness regularly from Stampin' Up!? Well you can now! It's  called Paper Pumpkin and it's a monthly paper crafting subscription filled with amazing projects ! These are are all inclusive kits all sure to inspire you. You can find out more here. Today's inspiration is an alternative idea made using only a few pieces of extra cardstock. Everything else is found in the amazing Lakeside retreat refill kit.

I was inspired by a card created by fellow demonstrator Jacque Williams from New Zealand 🇳🇿.  The measurements for my version will fit using the card bases in the Paper Pumpkin kit but of course you could use any pattern papers you like.

Called an Hexagonal Pinwheel this fold is a real wow! It's also really easy to achieve.

Being a hexagonal card it offer  6 "pages" for you to decorate and would make a fun mini scrapbook album / brag book. It would also work well for a card where lots of people can leave a message.

I have used pool party cardstock for the base and all the stamping is done in misty moonlight ink.

I cut up one of each of the card bases from the kit as well as one of the envelopes to decorate this card. But remember to save the scraps for other projects waste not want not after all 😉.

To create the shading around my embellishment pieces I used a pencil and gently outlined the pieces. This adds a surprising amount of subtle depth that really makes them pop on the page.

I chose to add a white panel for my personal message but you could always use other papers.

The kit contains die cut labels and what I call dodads (images) so of course I had to use them too! No I don't recommend adding dimension or raised embellishments to this project as when folded it will be quite thick already. 

The finished card will need a square envelope such as a 15.2cm x 15.2cm or 6" x 6" one. The card does lay flat for posting. 

The measurements for this card start with a piece of cardstock measuring 14cm x 13cm scored at 2cm, 4cm, 6cm, 8cm, 10cm and 12 cm along the 13cm side ( 5½" x 5" scored at ¾", 1½", 2¼", 3", 3¾" and 4½" along the 5" side)

Then you'll need 6 piece each measuring 14cm x 6cm ( 5½" x 2⅜")

The decorative panels you'll need are 5 pattern pieces each measuring 13.9cm x 5.5cm ( 5¼" x 2⅛"). A piece of white measuring 13.9cm x 5.5cm ( 5¼" x 2⅛") 

You'll also need 6 pattern pieces measuring 13.9cm x 3.5cm ( 5¼" x 1⅜")

Here is the video showing how this card comes together. 

I do hope you'll enjoy creating your own version of this fun card. If you'd like to know more about Paper Pumpkin paper crafting subscriptions please don't hesitate to reach out or visit my online shop Here

Have fun

Cary xx 

Moonlit flora fun fold card

 Well we've gone from heatwave and glorious sunshine to winter weather in the last few days so I'm super happy I have a passion (papercrafting) that isn't weather dependant! You can craft whatever the weather fortunately,  very handy here in the UK that's for sure 🤣. Anyway enough about the British obsession and on to my personal one at the moment the absolutely stunning Moonlit Flora suite collection. 

This suite includes Fern and flora stamps and dies. These are so beautiful and offer such a different style of imagery. 

The suite also has these stunning pattern papers.  Called Moonlit Flora they are just gorgeous 😍. The colour palette is shades of green with pops of white, a deep pink called berry burst and rich yellow called golden glow which brings it to life in such a gorgeous way. If you haven't already guessed it's one of my favourites 🤭.

The card inspiration I'm sharing here today is one that is it's self inspired by a card shared by the lovely Connie Stewart. Connie is an American creator who works exclusively in inches and US letter size cardstock and as I'm in the UK and use A4 cardstock I have created my version in both metric and imperial measurements. 

The card folds flat for posting and has lots of space to share beautiful papers or photos or write multiple messages yet still fits a standard C6 (A2) envelope. 

The ribbon used as a closure is a beautiful shiny one in a deep rich pink shade called berry burst.

The sentiments used inside are from the Fern and flora stamps. As are the moth images that are also found in the pattern papers. 

There is a lovely space to write your message. This card would also work well as a gift card holder or maybe the addition of  a pocket to add more space for photos or journalling... the more I play with this card the more ideas I come up with!

Here are the measurements for this card.  

You'll need a piece of cardstock measuring 10cm x 29.2cm scored at 7.4cm and 14 85cm ( 4" x 10½" scored at 2⅝" and 5¼") . 

A piece of the same colour cardstock measuring 10cm x 8.4cm scored at 7.4cm. ( 4" x 3 " scored at 2⅝"). 

And the final part is a panel measuring 10.5cm x 14.85cm. ( 4¼" x 5½")

Here is the video that shows how the card comes together.

 

I'd love to know if you'd give this card a go. I'd also love to see your creations. 

Have fun 

Cary xx 

Hydrangea Hue bloom boutique

 A quick post today sharing a fun card featuring  the 2026-2028 In-Color Hydrangea Hue . 

The Bloom Boutique pattern papers have a subtle glimmer of gold foil so the colour palette for this project is s inspired by the papers. 

The card is fun and stands beautifully but also folds flat for posting. 

What do you think? Isn't this colour so pretty? 

Bloom boutique cascading gatefold card

 I just can stop playing with is beautiful shade of blue! Called Hydrangea Hue it's just always there at the moment so today's inspiration is a fun fold card using it! I'm calling this fun fold a cascading gatefold it's another simple fold that has real wow factor. The colour palette used is based around papers from the gorgeous Bloom Boutique dsp.  This oh so pretty pattern paper pack uses all 5 of the 2026-2028 In-Color's and features subtle peeks of gold foiling. 

The fold it's self is created using a piece of cardstock measuring 10.5cm x 29.7cm (4¼" x 11") scored at 1.5cm, 3.5cm, 5.5cm and 7.5cm from each end (½", 1¼", 2" and 2¾" from each end).

You'll also need 2 piece of cardstock measuring 7.4cm x 9.5cm ( 2¾" x 3⅝"). And another 2 pieces each measuring 7.4cm x 6cm ( 2¾" x 2½")

The card stands nicely and folds flat for posting in a C6 (A2) envelope. 

The decoration is made using the Simply Beautiful stamps and dies. And the white mats are cut using the Beautifully Celebrated dies .

Watch this video to see how these card comes together here

I hope you agree that the finished card is both pretty easy to create yet very elegant and that you'll have a go yourself. 

Have fun 

Cary xx 

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