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Mystery Solved! Double Diamond Gate Fold Cards with Free PDF

~ Jeanie Stark ~ 4 Comments

Did you play along with my Mystery Monday Stampin’? If you followed the clues you would have created a Double Diamond Gate Fold card similar to these.
Mystery Solved!
Stampin' Up! Double Diamond Gatefold Card ideas with Floral Impressions, Painterly Pears, and Modern Christmas-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
I need to warn you…This fun fold is addicting!!!! I couldn’t stop making them! This card looks like it would be hard but it is actually quick & easy to create! The hardest part was deciding which (of the 7 cards I created) to share with you today! LOL I decided to choose 3 as each of these is a little different. (To be honest, one really can’t be called a “double diamond” as I went totally rogue!) *Remember- there’s no right or wrong way to do mystery stampin’!!!
Here’s a closer look at each of today’s cards.
Stampin' Up! Double Diamond Gatefold Thank you card idea with Impressions Abloom Stamp set & Floral Impressions Designer Series Paper-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
Let’s start with the Floral Impressions card. I stayed true to the mystery stamping clues for this card and created a special thank you card. I love how this fun fold card showcases both sides of the patterned paper and stands nicely for display!
Stampin' Up! Double Diamond Gatefold Thank you card idea with Impressions Abloom Stamp set & Floral Impressions Designer Series Paper-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
I have been blessed with great friends and family who have helped me immensely through my latest surgery (and two previous). Your prayers are appreciated that this one does the trick. It’s a long healing process and I am hoping that I get good news when I visit the doctor today!

I like that this card allows you to add several sentiments and still have room for a personal message. You could easily replace one of the “white” diamonds with DSP or a stamped image/die cut if you didn’t want another sentiment. I did lots of fussy cutting on my card. When I was little I loved paper dolls and I find fussy cutting very relaxing. (And I’ve had lots of time laying around lately to fussy cut! LOL) I used leftover pieces of DSP to cut the flowers. I added a few Charming Shimmer Faceted Dots and this card was done!
Stampin' Up! Double Diamond Gatefold Thank you card idea with Impressions Abloom Stamp set & Floral Impressions Designer Series Paper-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
My second card features the Painterly Pears Suite Collection! Stampin' Up! Double Diamond Gatefold card with Perfectly Pears Bundle & Painterly Pears Designer Series Paper-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
The Painterly Pears Suite is another favorite suite of mine! I plan to use this collection for my Thanksgiving cards this year. I Love the sentiments in the stamp set and especially love how the dies cut out some images from the gorgeous DSP!  The only fussy cutting I did on this card was the one pink pear which I adhered on top to bring more color to my focal image.
Stampin' Up! Double Diamond Gatefold card with Perfectly Pears Bundle & Painterly Pears Designer Series Paper-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
I used the Stylish Shapes Dies to cut the DSP in a diamond shape for my layers. I didn’t even need to add the white layer on the inside of my card. The DSP did all the work for me for this card!
Stampin' Up! Double Diamond Gatefold card with Perfectly Pears Bundle & Painterly Pears Designer Series Paper-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
My third card today is a classic example of how most cards evolve as I create. More often than not I don’t end up with what I first envisioned. Does that happen to you too?
Stampin' Up! Peace on Earth & Modern Christmas Gate Fold card-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
Instead of diamond layers I ending up punching circles. I tried the diamonds but it hid the trees in the middle section which I wanted to see. Also, the 3 trees I cut from the DSP just looked lost. I added some gold trim between the circles for a bit more glam! I used the Peace on Earth Stamp Set for my sentiments. I heat embossed one in gold and stamped the other in black.
Stampin' Up! Peace on Earth & Modern Christmas Gate Fold card-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
I like how it turned out with the circles and plan to experiment with some shaped dies as well.  This really is a FUN fun fold card!

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

I would love for you to play along with my mystery stamping! Click on the PDF below and follow the clues. Then take a photo of your card and send an attachment to my email (j.stark@goeaston.net). I’d love to share your works of art on my Sunday Showcase!

Click HERE to download/print the Mystery Stampin’ PDF

Have a great day! Thanks for stopping by!
Just Stampin’
Jeanie
www.juststampin.com

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  • All orders will receive a handmade thank you card from me.
    (*You can choose to remove the sticky note inside and reuse the card.)
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Stampin' Up! Double Diamond Gatefold Thank you card idea with Impressions Abloom Stamp set & Floral Impressions Designer Series Paper-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
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Stampin' Up! Double Diamond Gatefold card with Perfectly Pears Bundle & Painterly Pears Designer Series Paper-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
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Stampin' Up! Peace on Earth & Modern Christmas Gate Fold card-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
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Pop Up Fun Fold Cards with Traditions of Christmas…Free PDF

~ Jeanie Stark ~ 1 Comment

Did you play along with my Mystery Monday Stampin’? If you followed the clues you would have created a Pop Up Box Card similar to these.
Mystery Solved!
Stampin' Up! Traditions of Christmas fun fold card ideas-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
Both of today’s cards showcase a new suite, Traditions of Christmas, from the September – December Mini Catalog (available starting tomorrow, September 3rd). This is my favorite new suite! Here’s a peek at the suite collection.

Stampin' Up! Traditions of Christmas Suite Collection-visit juststampin.com for handmade inspiration and ordering information-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
Traditions of Christmas Suite Collection

Take the guesswork out of your holiday crafting by using products designed to work together. The Traditions of Christmas Suite Collection has stamps, dies, ribbon, and embellishments in coordinating colors, images, and designs. The Christmas greetings and images are the perfect choice for cards and gift tags.

Suite collection includes one of each item listed below.

TRADITIONAL LABELS PHOTOPOLYMER STAMP SET (10% off)
– 15 photopolymer stamps (*Love these sentiments & fonts!)

CHRISTMAS GREENERY PHOTOPOLYMER STAMP SET (10% off)
– 12 photopolymer stamps
– Two-Step (*Makes adding color quick & easy!)

TRADITIONAL LABELS DIES (10% off)
– 7 dies (*Versatile to work with many different stamps!)

CHRISTMAS GREENERY DIES (10% off)
– 12 dies (* Cuts images out of the DSP too!!!)

TRADITIONAL WREATH 3D EMBOSSING FOLDER
– 6″ x 6-1/4″  (*Can’t wait to share an idea I have for this!!!!)

TRADITIONS OF CHRISTMAS 12″ X 12″  SPECIALTY DESIGNER SERIES PAPER
– 12 sheets: 2 each of 6 double-sided designs (*Gorgeous & Timeless!!!!)
– Includes gold foil
– Acid free
– Lignin free
Stampin' Up! Traditions of Christmas 12x12 Specialty Designer Series Paper-visit juststampin.com to order your product share, find inspiration, and more-Jeanie Stark StampinUp

REAL RED 1/2″  SHINY RIBBON (*Perfect for cards, tags, gifts & more!)

TRADITIONAL SPARKLING SEQUINS

I used most of the products from this suite on today’s cards.
Here’s a closer look at each card.
Stampin' Up! Traditional Labels & Traditions of Christmas fun fold card ideas-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
The floral image is cut from the designer series paper using the dies from the Christmas Greenery Bundle. I added Gold Striped Mesh Ribbon behind the image and adhered with Stampin’ Dimensionals. I used the Traditional Labels Bundle to stamp and die cut my sentiment. I stamped the greeting in VersaMark and heat embossed it with Gold Embossing Powder. I tucked in some more images cut from the DSP and added a couple of sparkling sequins.
Stampin' Up! Traditional Labels & Traditions of Christmas fun fold card ideas-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
I added a sentiment on back from Words For The Season (another new stamp set/bundle available starting Sept. 3rd.)
Stampin' Up! Words of the Season & Traditions of Christmas fun fold card ideas-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
This card is timeless and the sentiments are perfect for those friends who don’t celebrate Christmas.
Stampin' Up! Traditional Labels & Traditions of Christmas fun fold card ideas-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
My second card today is the same fun fold only horizontal instead of vertical. I created this card for a December birthday (I’m planning ahead!). It could also bean anniversary, get well, or thinking of you card.
Stampin' Up! Words For The Season & Traditions of Christmas fun fold card ideas-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
The floral image is cut from the designer series paper using the dies from the Christmas Greenery Bundle the same as my first card just a different floral pattern. (*So many of the reverse patterns from this DSP can be used year round!) I die cut some of the flower blooms from the side of the DSP and added them with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
SStampin' Up! Words For The Season & Traditions of Christmas fun fold card ideas-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
I die cut Happy with Gold Foil and stamped “birthday” in red and die cut it with a banner from Stylish Shapes. Are you wondering where I got the “Happy” die? It’s from another new product I am so excited about…Words For The Season Bundle! (*I used a sentiment from that set on my first card.) This bundle includes 9 word dies which I absolutely LOVE!!!
Words for the Season Bundle-visit juststampin.com for handmade inspriation , ordering information, and more-JEANIE STARK STAMPINUP
Create the perfect holiday greeting with the Words for the Season Bundle! This combination of festive sentiment stamps and versatile word dies lets you craft phrases for Christmas, New Year’s, Halloween, autumn, and more in a gorgeous script font. Mix, match, and layer for personalized cards, scrapbooks, and home decor.

I went a little rogue on this card. (*Remember- there’s no right or wrong way to do mystery stampin’!!!) Instead of adding a sentiment on the back of the card, I created a hidden message on the front. I cut my DSP 3 1/4″ x 8″ and scored it in half at 4″. I cut the white layer to 3 x 3 3/4 to stamp my message.
Stampin' Up! The Right Words & Traditions of Christmas fun fold card ideas-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
I added a simple flower from the DSP on my envelope to coordinate.
Stampin' Up! Words For The Season & Traditions of Christmas fun fold card ideas-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
Which style card do you prefer…vertical or horizontal? Leave a comment below and let me know!
Stampin' Up! Traditions of Christmas fun fold card ideas-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
I would love for you to play along with my mystery stamping! Click on the PDF below and follow the clues. Then take a photo of your card and send an attachment to my email (j.stark@goeaston.net). I’d love to share your works of art on my Sunday Showcase!

Click HERE to download/print the Mystery Stampin’ PDF

Prayers appreciated today as my I undergo my 3rd foot surgery!
(Hoping 3rd time’s the charm!!!!)

Have a great day! Thanks for stopping by!
Just Stampin’
Jeanie
www.juststampin.com
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 a PDF from my “Just Stampin’ Sketchbook” showcasing card designs that you can use with any stamp set. This is a great resource! (*You can collect new design tutorials each month!)
  • With an order of $75 (or more) I will send you the PDF and thank you card as well as a card kit or Stampin’ Up Product of my choosing – this varies monthly.

Stampin' Up! Traditional Labels & Traditions of Christmas fun fold card ideas-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
Supplies for Card #1:
Stamp Sets/Bundle: Traditional Labels Bundle, Words For The Season
Ink: VersaMark, Real Red
Paper: Real Red, & Basic White cardstock, Traditions of Christmas 12 x 12 Specialty Designer Series Paper, Gold Foil, Medium Basic White Envelope
Tools & Accessories: Christmas Greenery Dies, Gold WOW! Embossing Powder, Gold Striped Mesh Ribbon, Traditional Sparkling Sequins, Heat Tool, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine

Stampin' Up! Words For The Season & Traditions of Christmas fun fold card ideas-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
Supplies for Card #2:
Stamp Sets: The Right Words
Ink: Real Red
Paper: Thick Basic White & Basic White cardstock, Traditions of Christmas 12 x 12 Specialty Designer Series Paper, Gold Foil, Medium Basic White Envelope
Tools & Accessories: Words For The Season, Christmas Greenery, & Stylish Shapes Dies, Low Profile Sparkle Dots, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine

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Book Binding Twisted Easel Cards with Extraordinary Flora and Season of Green & Gold…Free PDF

~ Jeanie Stark ~ 1 Comment

Did you play along with my Mystery Monday Stampin’? If you followed the clues you would have created a book binding twisted easel fun fold card similar to these.
Mystery Solved!
Stampin' Up! Book Binding Twisted Easel fun fold cards with Extraordinary Flora and Golden Greenery for Mystery Stamping-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
I love this style card! It’s two fun folds in one! It may look complicated but it’s really quite simple to create! You can create a stepped up WOW card to surprise your friends & family with just a couple of score lines! As always, I will include the PDF below for you to follow the “clues” to create this card!

I have a lot of photos to share with you today!
Let’s take a closer look at each of my cards.
Stampin' Up! Extraordinary Flora fun fold birthday card idea-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
This card features the beautiful Extraordinary Flora Washi Tape and Dies. This product has been so popular it has sold out several times! If you have been waiting for this (and if you weren’t you should be!!!), I strongly suggest you click on the image below to be notified when it comes back in stock and grab it quick! (It sold out in just a few hours the last time it was back in stock!)
I have Good News…it is due to be back in stock this week! (And even better news….Stampin’ Up! is offering FREE SHIPPING for 3 days starting tomorrow!)
Stampin' Up! Extraordinary Flora Washi Tape-visit juststampin.com for handmade inspiration , tips, and more-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
The Extraordinary Flora Washi Tape is big, bright, and beautiful! It’s 3-1/4″ wide and features a gorgeous pattern of watercolor florals and botanical images. The design alternates from pink and purple variations of the same pattern for more versatility! It coordinates with the Extraordinary Floral Bundle.

Stampin' Up! Extraordinary Flora Bundle-visit juststampin.com for handmade inspiration and more-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
This bundle is full or love, happiness, and florals for stamping and cutting out floral and botanical images in two quick steps! Color the line-art style florals with your favorite coloring technique then cut out 16 floral and botanical images at once with the Extraordinary Flora Die. This single die cuts out the images from the Extraordinary Flora Stamp Set AND the Extraordinary Washi Tape for super quick crafting. Yea!!!
Stampin' Up! Extraordinary Floral Die-visit juststampin.com for inspiration and ordering information-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
I adhered the washi tape to a piece of 4 x 6 basic white cardstock then cut all the pieces out at once! Easy Peasy! I adhered them to my card using Mini Glue Dots to arrange them how I wanted. I popped up the image on the inside corner with Stampin’ Dimensionals for my twisted easel “stopper”.
Stampin' Up! Extraordinary Flora fun fold birthday card idea-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
Another highlight of this card is the Pressed Flowers Embossing Folder. This natural and organic design captures the delicate essence of pressed flowers, complete with their long, graceful stems. I am a big fan of embossing folders for adding texture and dimension to create a stunning backdrop on cards, invitations, envelopes, and more. I love to emboss my envelopes to coordinate.
Stampin' Up! Extraordinary Flora fun fold birthday card idea-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
Here’s a photo showing a view of the fun fold from the back of the card.
Stampin' Up! Extraordinary Flora fun fold birthday card idea-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
I created another card previously using the pink images from the Extraordinary Flora Washi Tape. I also shared some helpful tips!
You can view that card HERE.

I thought I would share a little “Christmas in July” for my next card.
Stampin' Up! Season of Green & Gold fun fold Christmas card idea-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
I used the Season of Green & Gold Specialty Designer Series Paper for this card. *This DSP is a Last Chance Product (AWSL) and it is on sale for $11.55.
I love the sophisticated style with gorgeous greenery and glistening gold foil patterns.

Stampin' Up! Season of Green & Gold 12" x 12"  Specialty Designer Series Paper-visit juststampin.com for inspiration, product share, and more-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
Season of Green & Gold 12″ x 12″  Specialty Designer Series Paper

This paper is perfect for holiday cards and gift tags, but the timeless designs work for year-round projects, too. I showcased both sides of one pattern by creating a folded window frame for my focal piece. I fussy cut the bell in the center from another piece of the DSP.
Stampin' Up! Season of Green & Gold fun fold Christmas card idea with origami frame-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
This card actually showcases 3 different fun folds…book binding, twisted easel, and an “origami” folded window frame.
Stampin' Up! Season of Green & Gold fun fold Christmas card idea-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
Here’s a quick (4 min.) video by Brenda Keenan showing how to create an origami window frame.

I really enjoy creating fun fold cards for my Mystery Monday Stampin’ Challenge! Do you have a favorite card from today? I’d love to hear from you. Leave a comment below!
Stampin' Up! Book Binding Twisted Easel fun fold cards with Extraordinary Flora and Golden Greenery for Mystery Stamping-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
I hope these cards inspire you to click on the PDF below and follow the clues. Then take a photo of your card and send an attachment to my email (j.stark@goeaston.net). I’d love to share your works of art on my blog!

Click HERE to download/print the Mystery Stampin’ PDF

FYI…I created another twisted easel fun fold card with a coordinating Gift Box! Here’s a little sneak peek.
Stampin' Up! Paper Pumpkin July 2025 Sweeter with You alternative fun fold card idea and 3D gift box-visit juststampin.com for handmade inspiration and ordering Information-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
Do you recognize the products I used?
Check back tomorrow for all the details!

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

www.juststampin.com
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 a PDF from my “Just Stampin’ Sketchbook” showcasing card designs that you can use with any stamp set. This is a great resource! (*You can collect new design tutorials each month!)
  • With an order of $75 (or more) I will send you the PDF and thank you card as well as a card kit or Stampin’ Up Product of my choosing – this varies monthly.

Stampin' Up! Extraordinary Flora fun fold birthday card idea-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
Product List for Card #1 (Click on image to SHOP my online store.)

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