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Hello Stamping Friends! How are you doing? I know this is a stressful time for everyone and I am so thankful for my stamping business! Some days I feel like my “creative therapy”, friends & family, are the only things keeping me sane! We have not been able to buy toilet paper in the last 7 weeks even though it has been on our pick up order every week! I finally found some to order online; however, it never arrived! Enough about that! Let’s get on with today’s project.

I have several friends with upcoming birthdays and I wanted to make them a special card. I love fun fold cards and couldn’t wait to try this new fun fold I learned from Ronda Wade. It’s called a Stand Up Card. You can see how it got it’s name.

Stampin' Up! Peaceful Moments Fun Fold Birthday card idea with Ornate Garden DSP - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

Here’s the details to make a Stand Up Card:

Measurements

  • Card Base (Mint Macaron): 4 1/4 x 11, scrap to cut scalloped circle from Layering Circle Dies
  • DSP Panels (from Ornate Garden): Cut 2 @ 7/8 x 4 3/8, cut 1 @ 2 1/8 x 4 3/8
  • Whisper White: 7/8 x 4 1/8 strip for the bottom, 4 x 4 1/4 for the back, scrap to stamp and cut with Stitched Shapes Die

Directions

  1. Score the card base at 4 1/2 (*This will be the only full score you make.)
  2. Flip the cardstock and place the longer side of the card base in the trimmer and line up the left side at the 2 inch mark. Score from the top of the card down to the 1″ mark.  Then score from 3 1/4″ mark to the bottom of the card.
  3. Line up the card along the 1″ mark in the trimmer. And repeat the same scores…Score from the top of the card down to the 1″ mark. Then score from the 3 1/4″ mark to the bottom of the card. *You will have 2- 1″ score lines at the top and 2- 1″ score lines at the bottom of the card.
  4. Put the 4 1/4 side in the trimmer and line up at 1″ on the left. Cut from the 1″ score line at the bottom to the full score line above.
  5. Line up the card at 1″ on the right side of the blade. Cut from the 1″ score line at the bottom to the full score line above.
  6. Next you need to score between the cut lines at 1″ from the score line at top of the card.  The easy way to do this is to line up the card base at 5 1/2″ on the trimmer. *The full score line will be at the 1″ mark. Then score between the cut lines.
  7. Fold and burnish along the full score line.  Your card should look like this.Stampin' Up! Stand Up Fun Fold card tutorial - Jeanie Stark StampinUp
  8. Then lift between the cut lines and fold the top score line back. The bottom scores will fold back and forward. Burnish all score lines with a bone folder.
  9. Adhere Designer Series Paper strips to the front of the card as shown.Stampin' Up! Ornate Garden Fun Fold card tutorial - Jeanie Stark StampinUp
  10. Stamp sentiment from Peaceful Moments on Whisper White strip with Early Espresso Ink and adhere to the bottom of the card. Stamp daisy from Daisy Lane in Soft Suede Ink, stamping off once. Stamp Happy Birthday in Early Espresso ink above the daisy and cut out with the Stitched Shapes Circle Die.
  11. Color the center of the daisy with Dark Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Blend and adhere to Layered Circle. Adhere to card with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  12. Stamp sentiment and daisy on Whisper White panel and adhere on the back.  Stampin' Up! Peaceful Moments Fun Fold Birthday card idea with Ornate Garden DSP - Jeanie Stark StampinUp
  13. Wrap Mint Macaron ribbon around the center panel and tie a bow.
  14. Decorate the envelope flap with 1/4 strip of Mint Macaron and 2 x 6 piece of DSP and trim to cut off excess. Stampin' Up! Peaceful Moments Fun Fold Birthday card idea with Ornate Garden DSP - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

I am loving the new Ornate Garden Specialty Designer Series Paper! I also love how the daisy prints coordinate so well with the Daisy Lane Stamp set and matching punches!

Today is my friend Jill’s birthday. (I’d love for you to leave a comment below and wish Jill a Happy Birthday!) I made another version of this fun fold card for her. She really loves bees and even has a bee tattoo. I think she will like this card!

Stampin' Up! Peaceful Moments and Honey Bee Fun Fold Birthday card idea with Golden Honey DSP - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

I had fun stamping the back of the card too! There’s still plenty of room to add a personal note.

Stampin' Up! Honey Bee Fun Fold Birthday card idea with Golden Honey DSP - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

The Honey Bee Stamp Set and Detailed Dies I used to create this card for Jill is retiring! Yesterday I shared my Retiring Special Offer….you can get my Honey Bee exclusive tutorials, a card kit, and a sample of 6 X 6 Golden Honey Specialty Designer Series Paper with the purchase of this bundle from my online store. If you’ve been thinking about getting this bundle, don’t wait any longer. Click HERE for more details.

Do you have a favorite today? Leave a comment below. I love hearing from you!

Have a great day! Stay safe! Stay well!!

Just Stampin’

Jeanie

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Just Stampin’ Rewards

I appreciate each and every order! Here are the things you can expect when you place an online order with me in April:

  • Handmade thank you card in the mail with any order.
  • FREE fun fold pocket card tutorial (featured HERE) with the Ornate Garden “Suite Product Share”.
  • 3 FREE exclusive card tutorials featuring the stamp/bundle of the month when you order $40 or more (before tax & shipping).  New tutorials every month! April tutorials feature the Ornate Garden Suite (Check it out HERE). *Remember to add the current host code when you check out. Current Host Code: 2AP6B4WM
  • Bonus– Free card kit to make one of the cards featured in the tutorial if you purchase the Ornate Styles Bundle or Ornate Thanks Bundle. If you purchase both the Ornate Styles Bundle and Ornate Thanks Bundle I will send you all three kits to create each of the cards featured in the tutorials!
  • Free Gift – Mini Notebook (featuring the Ornate Garden Specialty Designer Series Paper) with an order of $50 or more (before tax & shipping).
  • Stampin Up mini notebook featuring the Ornate Style stamp set and Ornate Garden Specialty Designer Series Paper - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

Click HERE to subscribe to Paper Pumpkin to receive the May 2020 Paper Pumpkin kit featuring 12 cards and the new In Colors!

Paper Pumpkin In Color Kit 2020 May

Coordinating Colors: Bumblebee, Just Jade, Magenta Madness, Misty Moonlight, Pumpkin Pie, and Purple Posy

More Birthday Cards

I love sharing happy mail! I received a few more cards this week for my birthday so I thought I would share them with you!

Stampin' Up! Flowering Blossoms birthday card idea - Jeanie Stark StampinUp
Card from Rosanne Mulhern
For inspiration and ordering Stampin' Up! products visit juststampin.com- Jeanie Stark StampinUp
Card from Susan Itell
Stampin Up Happy Birthday to You birthday card idea - Jeanie Stark StampinUp
Card from Carol Urner
Stampin Up Kerchief card kit birthday card idea - Jeanie Stark StampinUp
Card from Jane Rozes
Stampin Up Golden Honey birthday card idea - Jeanie Stark StampinUp
Card from Chris Robinson

These beautiful cards certainly brightened my day and inspired me! Stamping has certainly been my escape from the news and what is going on in the world today! I hope you get to enjoy some fresh air and stamping time too!

If you would like to receive a kit in the mail to help you get creative, click HERE to check out my Lily Impressions Card Kit to Go.

Stay safe! Stay well!

Just Stampin’

Jeanie

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March Host Code: FEE63DYU

There’s more to Sale-A-Brate!!! Stampin’ Up! added more items for the final days!

Sale-A-Bration 3rd Release

Click HERE to download the Sale-A-Bration 3rd Release flyer
*Important: The item numbers from the flyer must be used in order for the products to be redeemed as Sale-A-Bration items. These products have different item numbers in the catalog and don’t register as part of Sale-A-Bration.

Just Stampin’ Rewards

I appreciate each and every order!  Here are the things you can expect when you place an online order with me in March:

  • A drawing entry for the Little Ladybug Stamp set with any order in March.  *Winner announced April 1st.
  • Handmade thank you fun fold card in the mail with any order.
  • Honey Jar Sweet Treat (featured HERE) with an order of $40 or more (before tax & shipping).
  • 4 FREE exclusive card tutorials featuring the stamp of the month when you order $40 or more (before tax & shipping).  New tutorials every month! March tutorials feature the Honey Bee Stamp Set and Detailed Bee Dies. *Remember to add the current host code when you check out. March Host Code: FEE63DYU
  • Bonus– Free card kit to make one of the cards featured in the tutorial if you purchase the Stamp of the month (Honey Bee).
  • Free Sale-A-Bration item for every $50 ordered (January – March 31st). The countdown is on…Only 5 days left of Sale-A-Bration!!!!

Paper Pumpkin April 2020

Click HERE to Subscribe to Paper Pumpkin (by April 10th) to have this “fam-tastic” kit delivered to your door.

Mystery Blog Candy Winner

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Earlier this week I participated in the 10th Anniversary Pals Blog Hop! We promised to announce our mystery blog candy winners today!  Do you want to know what I’m giving away as my mystery blog candy surprise? One of the projects I shared for the Blog Hop was a Honey Bee Treat Holder made with the Mini Curvy Keepsakes Box Dies.

Stampin' Up! Honey Bee Mini Curvy Keepsake Box idea - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

The Mini Curvy Keepsakes Box Dies was a Holiday Favorite and is still available online.  I love to make little gifts to give to friends, my hairdresser, the ladies at the post office, and others who provide services throughout the month. I was thrilled when I found these adorable Lindt chocolate bees and ladybugs at Target.  They are the perfect compliment to the Honey Bee Stamp Set and Detailed Bee Dies (and the Little Ladybug Stamp Set and Coordinating Dies).

For inspiration using these candy bees and ladybugs with Stampin' Up! Honey Bee Bundle and Little Ladybug Stamp Set and Coordinating ladybug dies visit www.juststampin.com - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

Each month I feature a Stamp of the Month on my blog. This month I am featuring the Honey Bee Stamp Set and Detailed Bee Dies. When you shop with me I send you a handmade thank you card in the mail. This month’s thank you card is a fun fold pocket card I featured on my blog HERE. (Click HERE if you would like the tutorial.) In addition, I offer 3 (or more) FREE exclusive card tutorials featuring the stamp of the month when you order $40 or more. A Bonus each month is a Free card kit to make one of the cards featured in the tutorial if you purchase the Stamp of the month. Another special this month (because it’s my Stampin’ Anniversary and Birthday month) is a sweet Honey Bee jar I featured HERE. (There’s also a drawing entry for the Little Ladybug Stamp set with any order in March.) I appreciate each and every order and love to reward my customers! And I’m excited to share ALL OF THIS as my Mystery Blog Candy! The lucky winner will get….

Stampin' Up! Honey Bee Suite mystery blog candy - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

  • Handmade Honey Bee thank you pocket card and tutorial
  • 3 additional exclusive card tutorials featuring the Honey Bee Bundle
  • Honey Bee hive candy jar
  • Honey Bee card kit featured in the tutorial
  • Curvy Keepsake Honey Bee treat box
  • 12 6 x 6 sheets of the Golden Honey Specialty Designer Series Paper

I used the Random Number Generator to choose the winner and the Winner is…… Judy Burgee! Congratulations Judy! You need to email me your address in the next 24 hours and I will put your goodies in the mail and email you the exclusive tutorials!

I was thrilled that so many of you left comments!  Thank you so much! I do appreciate you taking the time to check out my projects and leave a message! I hope you subscribe to my blog so you don’t miss out when I post. *You’ll want to check back tomorrow to see my Little Ladybug treat holder for the Lindt chocolate ladybugs!

Have a great day!

Just Stampin’

Jeanie

Host Code Exclusive Offer! All orders placed through my online store are eligible for my FREE monthly gifts (card kits, tutorials, and more!). Please use the current host code.  *If your order is $150 or more, do not use this code as You become the hostess and get the Rewards! Click HERE to Shop. 

March Host Code: KN2QGGPD
Product List

Just Stampin’ Rewards

I appreciate each and every order!  Here are the things you can expect when you place an online order with me in March:

  • A drawing entry for the Little Ladybug Stamp set with any order in March.  *Winner announced April 1st.
  • Handmade thank you fun fold card in the mail with any order.
  • Honey Jar Sweet Treat (featured HERE) with an order of $40 or more.
  • 4 FREE exclusive card tutorials featuring the stamp of the month when you order $40 or more.  New tutorials every month! March tutorials feature the Honey Bee Stamp Set and Detailed Bee Dies. *Remember to add the current host code when you check out. March Host Code: KN2QGGPD
  • Bonus– Free card kit to make one of the cards featured in the tutorial if you purchase the Stamp of the month (Honey Bee).
  • Free Sale-A-Bration item for every $50 ordered (January – March 31st).

Save on Stampin' Up! products during Sale-A-Bration! Visit juststampin.com for inspiration and more information - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

Click on the image below to Download the 2nd release brochure!

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