Two Quick & Easy Card Techniques with Two-Tone Cardstock!

July 11, 2025July 11, 2025 ~ Jeanie Stark ~ Leave a comment

You can make a stunning card quick & easy using Stampin’ Up! Two-Tone Cardstock and Black Ink!
Stampin' Up! Beautiful Gallery Fun Fold card idea with Two-Tone Cardstock-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
I love a monochromatic card. This simple fun fold showcases both the light and dark side of the two-tone cardstock.

The cardstock base measures 5 1/2″ x 12″ and is scored at 3″, 6 1/2″, and 10 1/2″.
Fold and burnish the score lines folding back and forth (mountain fold, valley fold, mountain fold). The image from Gallery Blooms is stamped in black ink and cut out with the coordinating die. I tied a bow and adhered it to the card with a Mini Glue Dot. The sentiment from Spotlight on Nature is cut out with a die from Unbounded Love and popped up with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

The two-tone cardstock has a white core which creates a unique look using the tearing technique.
Stampin' Up! Beautiful Gallery and Your Are Remarkable Fun Fold card idea with Two-Tone Cardstock-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
I folded the last score line in on the right side. I tore this piece along the edge to expose the white core (and beautiful texture) then adhered the piece to the inside of the card. The inside image is also from Gallery Blooms and the sentiment is from You Are Remarkable. It stands nicely for display.
Stampin' Up! Beautiful Gallery and You Are Reamrkable Fun Fold card idea with Two-Tone Cardstock-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
I added a panel on the inside for a handwritten message using one of the dies from Textured Notes.

What do you think of the tearing technique? Have you tried it?

I really like to emboss two-tone cardstock. It’s quick & easy! I love how the embossing & sanding technique I used on the card below adds so much texture!
Stampin' Up! Wonderful Thoughts and Sunflower 3D Embossing Folder Thinking of You textured and blended Card Idea-jeanie Stark StampinUp
I used Calypso Coral Two-Tone Cardstock on the front of my card. I embossed it with the Sunflower 3D Embossing Folder then used my blending brush to add some Pecan Pie ink to the flower centers. After that I used a sanding block and gently rubbed over the front of the cardstock to expose the core. I don’t think my photo does this card justice as it really pops and is just bursting with texture!

There are so many different techniques you can do with two-tone cardstock. I am just getting started! I love to experiment and try new things. Do you have a favorite card/technique from today? I’d love to hear from you! Leave a comment below!

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I hope you are inspired to try the tearing technique and/or embossing & sanding.

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Celebrate Together 12″ x 12″ Two-Tone Cardstock – 166653

Stampin' Up! Colors: Blackberry Bliss, Cloud Cover, Daffodil Delight, Fresh Freesia, Pool Party, Strawberry Slush-visit just stampin.com for handmade inspiration and ordering information-Jeanie Stark StampinUp — Colors: Blackberry Bliss, Cloud Cover, Daffodil Delight, Fresh Freesia, Pool Party, Strawberry Slush

Meant to Bee 12″ x 12″ Two-Tone Cardstock – 166626

Stampin' Up! Meant To be Two-Tone Cardstock-visit juststampin.com for handmade inspiration and ordering information-Jeanie Stark StampinUp — Colors: Bubble Bath, Old Olive, Petunia Pop, Pool Party

Memories in Bloom 12″ x 12″ Two-Tone Cardstock – 166715

Stampin' Up! Memories In Bloom Two-Tone Cardstock-visit juststampin.com for handmade inspiration and ordering information-Jeanie Stark StampinUp — Colors: Darling Duckling, Granny Apple Green, Petunia Pop, Secret Sea, Summer Splash, Timid Tiger

Weekend Adventures 12″ x 12″ Two-Tone Cardstock – 167324

Stampin' Up! Weekend Adventures Two-Tone Cardstock-visit juststampin.com for handmade inspiration and ordering information-Jeanie Stark StampinUp — Colors: Basic Beige, Cajun Craze, Early Espresso, Misty Moonlight, Old Olive, Pecan Pie

Turtle-y Sweet 12″ x 12″ Two-Tone Cardstock – 166712

Stampin' Up! Turtley Sweet Two-Tone Cardstock-visit juststampin.com for handmade inspiration and ordering information-Jeanie Stark StampinUp — Colors: Crushed Curry, Garden Green, Granny Apple Green, Petal Pink, Pool Party, Poppy Parade

Wildflower Celebrations 12″ x 12″ Two-Tone Cardstock – 166627

Stampin' Up! Wildflower Celebrations Two-Tone Cardstock-visit juststampin.com for handmade inspiration and ordering information-Jeanie Stark StampinUp — Colors: Blueberry Bushel, Old Olive, Peach Pie, Pretty in Pink, Pool Party, Soft Sea Foam

Everyday You & Me 12″ x 12″ (30.5 x 30.5 cm) Two-Tone Cardstock – 166631

Stampin' Up! Everyday You & me Two-Tone Cardstock-visit juststampin.com for handmade inspiration and ordering information-Jeanie Stark StampinUp — Colors: Gray Granite, Lost Lagoon, Old Olive, Pecan Pie, Pretty Peacock, Very Vanilla

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Lovely Garden Birthday with Beautiful Butterflies for Tic Tac Toe Challenge #266

March 13, 2025March 13, 2025 ~ Jeanie Stark ~ 3 Comments

Welcome to the latest challenge from the Tic Tac Toe Design Team! Here’s this week’s board.
Tic Tac Toe Challenge #266 www.tictactoechallenge Viist juststapin.com for inspiration and more-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
I chose elements across the top and down the middle making a T for Tic Tac Toe. Here’s my card.
Stampin' Up! Lovely Garden and Beautiful Butterflies Birthday fun fold card idea-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
Bright colors, flowers, twine, spring, 3D…all these elements and more are here in this fun fold pop up card. I used the Lovely Garden Designer Series Paper from Stampin’ Up!’s online exclusives for the background on my card.
Check out this soft but striking paper pack!

Stampin' Up! Lovely Garden 12x12 Designer Series Paper-visit juststampin.com for inspiration and ordering information-Jeanie Stark StampinUp — Product colors: Basic Black, Blueberry Bushel, Crushed Curry, Fresh Freesia, Garden Green, Melon Mambo

The high-contrast design of these detailed florals and pretty patterns will bring depth and dimension to all your paper crafts.

I had fun using the “spritzing technique” with the Beautiful Butterflies Bundle.
Stampin' Up! Beautiful Butterflies Bundle-visit juststampin.com for inspiration and ordering information-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
The Beautiful Butterflies Bundle includes the Beautiful Butterflies Stamp Set and the Beautiful Butterflies Hybrid Embossing Folder (with 12 Dies). The Beautiful Butterflies Hybrid Embossing Folder is a great way to bring fluttery, delicate designs to your paper crafts! There’s so much you can do with this set! One of the dies cuts out a folded butterfly-shaped card. Cut it out, then layer an embossed butterfly on top for depth. Here’s a closer look at the dies!
Stampin' Up! Beautiful Butterflies Bundle-visit juststampin.com for inspiration and ordering information-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
Here’s how I did the Spritzing Technique…
Supplies: Beautiful Butterflies Hybrid Embossing Folder, Ink, Blending Brushes, Sponge Daubers, Stampin’ Spritzer, Vellum (or cardstock), Stampin’ Cut & Emboss machine
Spritzing Technique with Stampin' Up! Beautiful Butterflies Hybrid Embossing Folder-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
1. Use a Blending Brush to apply Boho Blue ink to the butterfly on the raised part of the embossing folder (the side that has the Stampin’ Up! Logo on the front).
2. Use sponge daubers to add Melon Mambo and Garden Green ink.
3. Lay the butterfly die in the embossing folder with the cutting edge up. *You will feel it “lock” in place.
4. Spray a couple squirts of water with the Stampin’ Spritzer.
5. Lay the vellum (or cardstock) on top, close the folder, and run it through the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine. It will blend the inks, cut, & emboss at the same time!

Spritzing Technique with Stampin' Up! Beautiful Butterflies Hybrid Embossing Folder-Jeanie Stark StampinUp

6. Allow to dry then add die cut butterfly layer.

I created another butterfly using this technique with cardstock and different colors.
Spritzing Technique with Stampin' Up! Beautiful Butterflies Hybrid Embossing Folder-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
Here’s a look at both finished butterflies.

What do you think of this technique? Do you like the vellum with the blue butterfly or the spritzed cardstock with the white butterfly better? I’d love to hear from you. Leave a comment below.
Stampin' Up! Lovely Garden and Beautiful Butterflies Birthday fun fold card idea-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
This card was so much fun to create! Be sure to check back to see what I created with the other butterfly!
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The PDF tutorial to create this fun fold pop up card is Free with an online purchase this month!
Stampin' Up! Lovely Garden and Beautiful Butterflies Birthday fun fold card idea-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
*The card folds flat and fits in a regular A2 envelope.

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Merry Christmas…More Cards & Gifts!

December 25, 2024December 25, 2024 ~ Jeanie Stark ~ 2 Comments

Merry Christmas!

Today Bo and I are sharing the last few Christmas cards I made this year. Usually I choose one design, create multiple cards, and send everyone the same Christmas card. This year was different!

I always enjoy looking for fun ways to coordinate my cards and packaging with the gifts for a special presentation. A friend of mine claims she is “the Grinch” this year and I couldn’t resist sending her this card & gift set.

I used the “napkin technique” Laura Seki (Southridge Studio) shared to create my “Grinchmas” card. The card is 5 1/2 x 11 scored at 5 1/2 for a square card. The napkin is adhered to a piece of white cardstock using Multipurpose Liquid Glue (or a glue stick). I used the wide end of the liquid glue to add a thin layer of glue on the cardstock (which is cut smaller than the napkin). Lay the napkin on top and add glue around the edges on the back and fold the ends over to secure. Then emboss the napkin to help it adhere. I layered the embossed piece on red cardstock before adhering to the card base. I can’t wait to try this technique again with different napkins and embossing folders!!

One of my favorite products this season has been the Hang An Ornament Dies. I decorated the Scalloped Gift Card Box to hold the Grinch oyster shell ornament I created.

Another gift set I created uses some retired DSP but you could easily create it using what you have. I love it when I can use from my “stash” to find the perfect pattern and/or colors to coordinate with a gift.

This card layout is one of my “go to” designs. It is quick & easy to create with cardstock and patterned paper.

You can change up the sentiment layer with any shape. I often grab the Stitched Shapes Dies (one of my favorites!) or a punch for quick & easy! The nutcracker is fussy cut from a piece of DSP and adhered with Stampin’ Dimensionals. I love how he coordinates with with the cocktail napkins and ornament I made.

I like to recycle gift bags from stores. It is so easy to adhere a Stampin’ Up! clear envelope to the front of the bag and slide the card inside for a pretty presentation. (Great idea for kids birthday parties so the card doesn’t get lost!)

My last card today showcases the beautiful cardinals from one of my favorite bundles, Winterly Tree Tops. (Once again, I grabbed DSP and ribbon from my retired stash.)

Some people believe cardinals appear when angels are near. I made this gift set for a friend who lost a family member recently. The card is a simple fun fold design.

I used Stampin’ Blends to color the cardinals, berries, and branch then cut them out with the coordinating dies. I used another stamp and die from the bundle on the inside of the card.

I hope you enjoyed today’s projects. I love to decoupage shells to create ornaments, trinket dishes, and many other gifts. You can check out some of the different projects I create on my facebook page HERE.

Do you have a favorite project from today? I’d love to hear from you! Leave a comment below.

From my family to yours, may your holidays be filled with peace, love, & laughter.

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Jeanie

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