Thoughtful Journey Mini Slimline Birthday Card for Tic Tac Toe #290

April 9, 2026April 9, 2026 ~ Jeanie Stark ~ 3 Comments

Welcome to Tic Tac Toe Thursday! This week’s challenge board was created by my friend, Rosanne. It has some fun elements to pick from. www.tictactoechallenge.com
I used 6 of the elements and created Tic Tac Toe 3 ways: across the top, down the middle, and on the diagonal from top left to bottom right.

I created a mini slimline card for my son’s birthday this week.
Stampin' Up! Wetlands and With You In Mind Birthday slimline card idea-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
If you follow my blog you know I love to create birthday cards to coordinate with the gifts. My son got his present early this year (and with over 30″ of snow he appreciated it!!). This card is a subtle reminder of his “Canada Goose” coat. LOL

I used the retired Wetlands stamp set to stamp the goose on a piece of Thoughtful Journey Designer Series Paper. Then I cut out a circle using the Stylish Shapes Dies. I layered this on another circle cut from the Spotlight on Nature Dies and popped it up on the card the “hole” I cut out) with Stampin’ Dimensionals. This is a quick and easy technique to “spotlight” a focal image.
Stampin' Up! Wetlands and Thoughtful Journey Birthday slimline card idea-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
Card Supplies/Measurements:

Stamp Sets: Wetlands, With You In Mind
Card base (Misty Moonlight): 6 x 7 scored at 3 1/2 (for 3 1/2 x 6 card)
Designer Series Paper (Thoughtful Journey): 5 3/4 x 3 1/4
Basic White: 5 3/4 x 3 1/4 (inside)
Tools/Embellishments: Stylish Shapes Dies, Spotlight on Nature Dies, Adhesive-Backed Dragonflies & Birds

The mini slimline card fits in a standard (3 5/8 x 6 1/2) business envelope.
I stamped the front of the envelope to coordinate.
Stampin' Up! Wetlands and With You In Mind Birthday slimline card idea-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
You can view/shop the Stampin’ Up! supplies from my online store.
I hope you’ll head over to the Tic Tac Toe Challenge to see what the other Design Team Members created. Then Pick 3 (or more) and play along!

Have a great day! Thanks for stopping by!
Just Stampin’
Jeanie

Product List (*Click on image to view/shop my online store.)

With You In Mind Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [169063] $20.00	Stylish Shapes Dies [159183] $30.00	Spotlight On Nature Dies [163580] $35.00
Thoughtful Journey 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [163303] $12.50	Misty Moonlight 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [153081] $14.00	Basic White 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [166780] $14.00
Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin’ Pad [153118] $9.00	Stampin’ Seal [152813] $8.00	Stampin’ Dimensionals [104430] $4.25
Bone Folder [102300] $8.00	Paper Trimmer [152392] $28.00	Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine [149653] $140.00

My Just Stampin’ Rewards:
I appreciate each and every order! Here are the things you can expect when you place an online order with me:

Shop and earn 10% back in Stampin’ Rewards on orders of $20 or more. Use them on your next order or save them up to 1 year for something special!
All orders will receive a handmade thank you card from me.
(*You can choose to remove the sticky note inside and reuse the card.)
With a $50 order you will receive the Fun Fold PDF’s from my Mystery Stampin’ cards. *You will receive that month’s PDF’s on the first of the following month.
With an order of $75 (or more) I will send you the PDF’s and thank you card as well as a card kit or Stampin’ Up Product of my choosing – this varies monthly.
Orders of $75 (or more) qualify for the Product of the Month! For just $5 you can add-on the New April Product of the Month or any of the previous Products of the Month. AWSL

www.juststampin.com
CLICK HERE TO SHOP STAMPIN’ UP !
CLICK HERE TO SHOP NEW ONLINE EXCLUSIVES
CLICK HERE FOR PRODUCT OF THE MONTH
Click HERE TO SHOP KITS COLLECTION
CLICK HERE to SHOP LAST CHANCE PRODUCTS

Resources
CLICK HERE FOR MARCH ONLINE EXCLUSIVES BROCHURE
CLICK HERE FOR MARCH 2026 ONLINE EXCLUSIVES RECIPES
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Back Fold Birthday Cards with Delicate Dreams

March 17, 2026March 17, 2026 ~ Jeanie Stark ~ 1 Comment

Did you play along with my Mystery Monday Stampin’? If you followed the clues you would have created a Back Fold Card similar to these.
Mystery Solved!
Stampin' Up! Delicate Dreams back fold cards with Framed All Around and A Round of Hellos-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
This is such an easy fun fold and is one of my “go to” designs!!! I’m still working on March birthday cards. (It’s the most popular month for birthdays among my friends and family!) Today’s cards feature two new specialty designer series papers from the March Online Exclusives, Delicate Dreams and Delicate Designs. They are both part of the Delicate Dreams Suite Collection and only available in my online store. You won’t find these patterns in any catalog.
Stampin' Up! Delicate Dreams Specialty Designer Series Paper- visit juststampin.com for inspiration, ordering information, and more-jeanie Stark StampinUp
Bring a natural touch to your card making with the Delicate Dreams 12″ x 12″ Specialty Designer Series Paper. Featuring soft hues of blue, green, and cream with elegant bronze foil accents, these patterns are sized perfectly for handmade cards. Fussy cut the leafy arrangements or trim the floral designs for easy, eye-catching focal points and layering pieces on any paper craft project.
Stampin' Up! Delicate Designs Specialty Designer Series Paper- visit juststampin.com for inspiration, ordering information, and more-jeanie Stark StampinUp
Get ready to glow with the Delicate Designs 12″ x 12″ Specialty Designer Series Paper, featuring bold, all-over bronze foil patterns of florals, sprigs, and gingham. These metallic designs are perfectly versatile for a wide range of occasions and add flair to your card making and paper crafts.

Let’s take a closer look at each of today’s cards.
Stampin' Up! Delicate Dreams & Delicate Designs back fold card with A Round of Hellos-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
This card showcases 3 different patterns of DSP. The flower is fussy cut from DSP and adhered to the circle die cut. I punched a 2 1/4″ Circle from bronze foil to layer the sentiment with the ribbon in between.
Stampin' Up! Delicate Dreams & Delicate Designs back fold card with A Round of Hellos-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
I love the way this fun fold card opens. The sentiment circle is only attached to 1″ edge with Stampin’ Dimensionals so it acts as the closure for the card and also decorates the inside of the card.
Stampin' Up! Delicate Dreams & Delicate Designs back fold card with A Round of Hellos-Jeanie Stark StampinUp

I added a second piece of 3 x 5 1/4 DSP on the inside and decorated my envelope with DSP, foil, and cardstock to coordinate.

I stepped up my second card with an added layer of cardstock around the DSP.
Stampin' Up! Delicate Dreams back fold cards with Framed All Around and Forever Florals Dies-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
I also changed up the inside of the card. *There’s no right or wrong way to do mystery stamping! It’s ok to “go rogue”!

This card features sentiments from a new online exclusive stamp set, Framed All Around.
Stampin' Up! Framed All Around Stamp Set-visit juststampin.com for inspiration, ordering information, and more-jeanie Stark StampinUp
Create beautifully framed cards with the Framed All Around Stamp Set! This set features delicate lines and floral elements perfect for crafting elegant borders and frames. Enhance your designs with heartfelt positive sentiments like Thinking of You and other messages of friendship. Add warmth and love to your crafts with these frame and sentiment stamps.

I used the Forever Florals Dies for the sentiment label and die cut leaves. *These dies are part of a bundle but I purchased them separately as they can easily stand alone and be used with many sentiment stamps.
Stampin' Up! Forever Florals Dies-visit juststampin.com for inspiration, ordering information, and more-jeanie Stark StampinUp
Looking for the most exquisite floral dies to make your cards truly bloom? You’ve found them! The Forever Florals Dies feature a delicate floral frame, botanical accents, and labels to showcase stamped sentiments, allowing your heartfelt creations to flourish with effortless elegance.
Stampin' Up! Delicate Dreams back fold cards with Framed All Around and Forever Florals Dies-Jeanie Stark StampinUp

You can view/shop the list of products to create today’s cards below.
If you ordered my March Online Exclusives Product Share, your order was mailed out last week and should arrive tomorrow! This designer series paper has been so popular it is currently out of stock. If you missed out on my product share, click on the link in the product list below and sign up to be notified when it is back in stock. The patterns are just so beautiful!!!

Which card is your favorite?

Stampin' Up! Delicate Dreams & Delicate Designs back fold card with A Round of Hellos and Words of Beauty-Jeanie Stark StampinUp

Stampin' Up! Delicate Dreams back fold cards with Framed All Around and Forever Florals Dies-Jeanie Stark StampinUp

I would love for you to play along with my mystery stamping! Click on the link below and follow the clues. Use what you have and create this quick & easy fun fold surprise. Then take a photo of your card and send an attachment to my email (j.stark@goeaston.net). I’ll share your works of art on my Sunday Showcase! Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

Click HERE for the Mystery Monday Clues

Have a great day! Thanks for stopping by!
Just Stampin’
Jeanie

Product List (Click on image to shop my online store.)

Framed All Around Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [167221] $20.00	A Round Of Hellos Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [167227] $19.00	Words Of Beauty Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [167083] $20.00
Delicate Dreams 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper [167498] $16.50	Delicate Designs 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper [167509] $11.00	Earthen Toned Metallic 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Paper [165901] $7.50
Crumb Cake 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [120953] $14.00	Secret Sea 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [165624] $14.00	Mossy Meadow 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [133676] $14.00
Basic White 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [166780] $14.00	Basic White Medium Envelopes [159236] $11.00	Secret Sea Classic Stampin’ Pad [165285] $9.00
Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin’ Pad [147111] $9.00	Forever Florals Dies [167443] $36.00	Stylish Shapes Dies [159183] $30.00
2 1/4″ (5.7 Cm) Circle Punch [143720] $18.00	Linen Thread [104199] $5.00	Stampin’ Seal [152813] $8.00
Stampin’ Seal Refill [152814] $6.00	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $6.00	Mini Glue Dots [103683] $7.25
Stampin’ Dimensionals [104430] $4.25	Paper Trimmer [152392] $28.00	Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine [149653] $140.00

My Just Stampin’ Rewards:
I appreciate each and every order! Here are the things you can expect when you place an online order with me:

Shop and earn 10% back in Stampin’ Rewards on orders of $20 or more. Use them on your next order or save them up to 1 year for something special!
All orders will receive a handmade thank you card from me.
(*You can choose to remove the sticky note inside and reuse the card.)
With a $50 order you will receive the Fun Fold PDF’s from my Mystery Stampin’ cards. *You will receive that month’s PDF’s on the first of the following month.
With an order of $75 (or more) I will send you the PDF’s and thank you card as well as a card kit or Stampin’ Up Product of my choosing – this varies monthly.
Orders of $75 (or more) qualify for the Product of the Month! For just $5 you can add-on the New March Product of the Month or any of the previous Products of the Month. AWSL

CLICK HERE TO SHOP STAMPIN’ UP !
CLICK HERE TO SHOP NEW ONLINE EXCLUSIVES
CLICK HERE FOR PRODUCT OF THE MONTH
CLICK HERE to SHOP LAST CHANCE PRODUCTS
Click HERE TO SHOP KITS COLLECTION
CLICK HERE TO SHOP 2024-2026 RETIRING IN COLORS
Resources
CLICK HERE FOR MARCH ONLINE EXCLUSIVES BROCHURE
CLICK HERE FOR MARCH 2026 ONLINE EXCLUSIVES RECIPES
CLICK HERE TO VIEW MY TUTORIALS

Sunday Showcase…Crossover Gate Fold Cards from Mystery Stampin’

March 1, 2026March 1, 2026 ~ Jeanie Stark ~ 1 Comment

Welcome to my Sunday Showcase where I share the fun fold cards from my stamping friends. These Crossover Gate Fold Cards were created by following my Mystery Monday Stampin‘ clues.

Stampin' Up! Perennial lavender Crisscross Gate Fold card idea-visit juststampin.com for handmade inspiration and more-Jeanie Stark StampinUp — Created by Ruth Mowry

Perennial lavender Crisscross Gate Fold card idea-visit juststampin.com for handmade inspiration and more-Jeanie Stark StampinUp — Created by Ruth Mowry

Stampin' Up! Happy Thoughts & Daisy get well fun fold card idea-visit juststampin.com for handmade inspiration and more-Jeanie Stark StampinUp — Created by Rosanne Mulhern

Stampin' Up! Mediterranean Blooms birthday gate fold card idea-visit juststampin.com for handmade inspiration and more-Jeanie Stark StampinUp — Created by Karen Hallam

Mediterranean Blooms birthday gate fold card idea-visit juststampin.com for handmade inspiration and more-Jeanie Stark StampinUp — Created by Karen Hallam

Stampin' Up! winter fun fold card idea-visit juststampin.com for handmade inspiration and more-Jeanie Stark StampinUp — Created by Nancy Farrell

Many thanks to these ladies for sharing their creativity!!!

Are you ready to give this fun fold a try?

Click HERE for the Mystery Monday Stampin’ Clues

Click on the image below for more details on the Crossover Gate Fold Cards I created.

I would love to have you join me for this week’s Mystery Monday Stampin’! It’s really fun and easy. I give you step by step clues to create a fun fold card. The best part is you USE WHAT YOU HAVE to create a handmade card! Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned stamper, this is a creative way to kick off your week with stamping fun. You do not need a specific stamp set or paper. You already have what you love, so use it! You will find the first clue (the supplies and measurements) for this week’s challenge below.

CLUE #1 -Gather your supplies to be ready to play Mystery Monday Stampin’

Cardstock – 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, 3 1/2 x 8 1/2
Designer Series Paper (horizontal)- 2 3/4 x 5 1/4, 1 x 5 1/4 *Can be same or coordinated
Basic White/Neutral Cardstock- 3 1/4 x 4, 2 3/4 x 5 1/4
Envelope
Stamps
Ink
Adhesive
Embellishments/Ribbon of choice (optional)
Tools – Trimmer/Score Board, Bone Folder
*Optional – coloring tools, die cut/punch, embossing folder, Cut & Emboss Machine

Check back tomorrow for the rest of the clues!

LAST CALL for Product Shares!!!

www.juststampin.com
New products are coming! Get a sample of the new Designer Series Papers, ribbons, & embellishments! Click HERE for more details.

NEW Product of the Month

If you love exclusive products, you’re going to love Product of the Month, a promotion centered around a special product release every month. The Product of the Month items are specially designed to be some of the best items Stampin’ Up! has to offer that aren’t available in any of our catalogs or our Online Exclusives. Every month we’ll release a new item that is only available for purchase once per account. You can purchase the Product of the Month item for only $5 when you spend $75 or more in a single order. Here’s the New Product of the Month for March… www.juststampin.com
Notes of Spring Stamp Set

Create an adorable card with this stamp set and send it to some-bunny you love! Or use it to craft a scrapbook spread of a moment you hold deer. Whatever you choose to create, this stamp set with woodland friends and useful sentiments is sure to add some springtime joy!

Have a great day!!! Thanks for stopping by!
Just Stampin’
Jeanie

My Just Stampin’ Rewards:
I appreciate each and every order! Here are the things you can expect when you place an online order with me:

Shop and earn 10% back in Stampin’ Rewards on orders of $20 or more. Use them on your next order or save them up to 1 year for something special!
All orders will receive a handmade thank you card from me.
(*You can choose to remove the sticky note inside and reuse the card.)
With a $50 order you will receive the Fun Fold PDF’s from my Mystery Stampin’ cards. *You will receive that month’s PDF’s on the first of the following month.
With an order of $75 (or more) I will send you the PDF’s and thank you card as well as a card kit or Stampin’ Up Product of my choosing – this varies monthly.
Orders of $75 (or more) qualify for the Product of the Month! For just $5 you can add-on the New March Product of the Month (available starting March 3rd) or any of the previous Products of the Month. AWSL
(*January Product of the Month sold out and is no longer available.)

Click HERE to view/shop Product of the Month