A Vertizontal Fun Fold Pocket Card with Hobby Haven

January 4, 2026January 5, 2026 ~ Jeanie Stark ~ 2 Comments

Are you ready for a new Mystery Stampin’ Challenge this week? I hope so! Before I get to your first clue I want to share another version of the Vertizontal Fun Fold card. Here’s a look back at the Vertizontal Pocket Cards from a previous Mystery Stampin’ Challenge.

(*You can click on the images above to view the original posts.)
If you are wondering about the name of this fun fold, the “Vertizontal” Pocket Card (created by Robin Ambrecht) is a vertical square pocket card plus a horizontal layer. This pocket card design is perfect for giving gift cards (or cash) for any occasion.

One of the fun things about mystery stamping is there is no right or wrong way. It’s ok to “go rogue” and change it up a bit. I decided to create the Vertizontal Pocket Card using Designer Series Paper. The process works the same way and adds some 2-sided patterned fun!
Stampin' Up! Notes & Totes fun fold gift card holder with Hobby Haven Designer Series Paper-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
I used one of the patterns from the Hobby Haven Designer Series Paper.
Stampin' Up! Hobby Haven Designer Series Paper-visit juststampin.com for inspiration, ordering information, and more-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
Bring your favorite pastimes to life with the Hobby Haven 12″ x 12″ Specialty Designer Series Paper. Charming illustrations inspired by baking, sewing, reading, and other simple pleasures make this paper perfect for creating personalized cards and gift packaging. Two sheets of precut pieces and plenty of fussy cutting potential make it easy to add depth and detail to your handmade designs.

My daughter and so many of my friends are avid readers so this DSP card is perfect to enclose a Barnes & Noble gift card for a birthday or thank you card. *This would be a great card/gift for a teacher too!
Stampin' Up! Notes & Totes fun fold gift card holder with Hobby Haven Designer Series Paper-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
The “true story” and “relax & enjoy” sentiments are perfect for this “novel” DSP! Both are from the Notes & Totes Stamp Set. (*This is a fun bundle!!!)
Stampin' Up! Notes & Totes Bundle-visit juststampin.com for inspiration, ordering information, and more-Jeanie Stark StampinUp

Click HERE for the Vertizontal Pocket card PDF from Mystery Stampin’

I love how each of the 4 cards above use the same measurements and basic layout yet each one looks different. That is one of the many things I love about mystery stamping!!!

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. (*This week’s fun fold card is new to me and it is so much fun!!!) 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- 4 1/4 x 11, 2 @ 3/4 x 1
Designer Series Paper – 2 @ 1 3/4 x 4 (H),
extra for envelope (optional)
Basic White/Neutral Cardstock- 2 @ 1 1/4 x 4
Pieces for focal layer
Envelope
Ink
Stamps
Adhesive
Embellishments- ribbon, adhesive dots or gems/sequins (*optional)
Tools – Trimmer/Score Board, Bone Folder
*Optional – coloring tools, embossing folder, die cut/punch, Cut & Emboss Machine

Check back tomorrow for the rest of the clues! I can’t wait to see what we create together!

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

Stampin' Up! Notes & Totes fun fold gift card holder with Hobby Haven Designer Series Paper-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
Click on the images below to add the products to create this card to your shopping cart.

Notes & Totes Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [165239] $19.00	Hobby Haven 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper [167201] $16.50
Lost Lagoon 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [133679] $14.00	Basic Beige 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [164511] $14.00
Lost Lagoon Classic Stampin’ Pad [161678] $9.00	Soft Suede Classic Stampin’ Pad [147115] $8.00
Basic White Medium Envelopes [159236] $11.00	Labeled With Love Punch [163569] $25.00
Earthy Matte Dots [167213] $9.00	Stampin’ Seal [152813] $8.00
Stampin’ Dimensionals [104430] $4.25	Tear & Tape Adhesive [154031] $7.00
Paper Trimmer [152392] $28.00	Simply Scored [122334] $37.00

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 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. Orders of $75 (or more) qualify for the Product of the Month! For just $5 you can add-on the True Blue Florals Designer Series Paper. AWSL *New Product of the Month available Jan. 6th.

LAST CALL for Product Shares!
New Products are coming January 6th with a New Mini Catalog & Online Exclusives! Reserve Your Product Share NOW!
www.juststampin.com
Get a sample of the new Designer Series Papers, Ribbons, & embellishments with my Just Stampin’ Product Shares!
Click HERE for more details.

Tuesday, January 6: Bonus Days earning begins.
www.juststampin.com

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A Sneak Peek at Cute As A Bug

January 1, 2026January 1, 2026 ~ Jeanie Stark ~ Leave a comment

Happy New Year!
Yesterday I posted some of my favorite card designs from 2025. (If you missed that post, you can view it HERE.) Did you guess my most popular blog post last year was my fun fold calendar cards?

My 2025 calendar cards were created using the Thoughtful Journey 6×6 Designer Series Paper (still available for purchase in my online store). The kits sold out quickly; however, the tutorial is available for $3.

Here’s a new version for 2026 showcasing a sneak peek at the Cute As A Bug Suite Collection from the upcoming Stampin’ Up! January-April Mini Catalogue (available Jan. 6th).

Stamp Set: Dec. 2017 Paper Pumpkin
Ink: Old Olive
Paper: Cute As A Bug Designer Series Paper, Old Olive & Basic White Cardstock
Embellishments: Old Olive Specialty Rickrack Ribbon, Ladybug Garden Epoxy Shapes

Check out the Cute As A Bug Suite Collection (available Jan. 6th)

Stampin' Up! Cute As A Bug Suite Collection-visit juststampin.com for inspiration, ordering information, and more-Jeanie Stark StampinUp — **Cute As A Bug Suite Collection**

Get ready to bug out with this delightful Cute as a Bug Suite Collection! From the adorable garden bugs, picnic-worthy designs, ladybug embellishments, and more, these pieces work together to create nature-inspired projects that are sure to crawl their way into everyone’s heart. The dies can be used to cut some of the images from the stamp set and/or DSP.

Suite collection includes one of each item listed below.
SWEET BUGS PHOTOPOLYMER STAMP SET (10% off)
– 14 photopolymer stamps
– Suggested clear blocks (sold separately): b, c, d
– Two-Step

SWEET BUGS DIES (10% off)
– 22 dies
– Largest die: 2-7/8″ x 1-11/16″
– Use with a Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (sold separately)

CUTE AS A BUG 12″ X 12″ DESIGNER SERIES PAPER
– 12 sheets: 2 each of 6 double-sided designs
– Acid and lignin free (this product is photo-safe)

OLD OLIVE 3/8″ SPECIALTY RICKRACK
– Width: 3/8″
– Length: 10 yards

LADYBUG GARDEN EPOXY SHAPES
– 32 adhesive-backed ladybug shapes
– 8 x 7 mm
– 40 adhesive-backed clear dots in 2 sizes
– 3 mm, 5 mm

Here’s a closer look at the designer series paper.

Stampin' Up! Cute As A Bug Designer Series Paper-visit juststampin.com for inspiration, ordering information, and more-Jeanie Stark StampinUp — **Cute As A Bug Designer Series Paper**
Colors: Basic Black, Blackberry Bliss, Cajun Craze, Cloud Cover, Crushed Curry, Daffodil Delight, Mossy Meadow, Old Olive, Pecan Pie, Petal Pink, Poppy Parade, Pumpkin Pie, Very Vanilla

Your crafts will be buzzing with charm thanks to the Cute as a Bug 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper! With lovely ladybugs, fluttering friends, and picnic-perfect prints, this collection is sure to bug you in the best way. Whether you’re scrapbooking sunny memories or creating adorable handmade cards, these playful patterns will add a delightful, nature-loving touch.

The “Have A Great Day” sentiment I used is from the Dec. 2017 Paper Pumpkin stamp set. Paper Pumpkin has so many great sentiments!! I keep a copy of all the Paper Pumpkin stamp sets in a 3-ring binder. It is a great resource for when I’m looking for a special sentiment. You can view/print the PDF of the Paper Pumpkin stamps below.

Click HERE to view/print the Paper Pumpkin Stamp Set Directory (2013-2025)

Subscribe to Paper Pumpkin for a monthly, all-inclusive crafting kit that’s a fun surprise! Each kit includes a photopolymer stamp set, Classic Stampin’ Spot™, and step-by-step instructions to complete exclusive paper craft projects, including cards, tags, and gift packaging. It really is a great value! Click on the flyer below to see what’s included in the next 3 kits.

January – March Paper Pumpkin Flyer

Subscribe by January 10th to receive the Special Delivery Card Kit.

The Special Delivery Kit includes supplies to make 9 cards. You can make them per the directions or if you want each card to be different you can change it up! I love the challenge to see what else I can make and I usually create some fun fold cards using the contents. Join my Paper Pumpkin Players and let’s see what we can create together!
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FYI….
New Products are coming January 6th with a New Mini Catalog & Online Exclusives! Reserve Your Product Share NOW!

Get a sample of the new Designer Series Papers, Ribbons, & embellishments with my Just Stampin’ Product Shares!
Click HERE for more details.

Wishing you and yours a Happy Healthy New Year!
I can’t wait to see what we create together in 2026!
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 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. Orders of $75 (or more) qualify for the Product of the Month! For just $5 you can add-on the True Blue Florals Designer Series Paper. AWSL *New Product of the Month available Jan. 6th.

CLICK HERE TO SHOP STAMPIN’ UP !
CLICK HERE FOR PRODUCT OF THE MONTH DETAILS
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE ONLINE MINI CATALOG
CLICK HERE TO VIEW CURRENT ONLINE EXCLUSIVES
CLICK HERE to SHOP LAST CHANCE PRODUCTS*Updated!
Click HERE TO SHOP KITS COLLECTION
CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE TO PAPER PUMPKIN
CLICK HERE FOR INFORMATION ABOUT JOINING STAMPIN’ UP!
CLICK HERE TO JOIN MY STAMPIN’ UP! Team
CLICK HERE TO VIEW MY TUTORIALS

Coming Soon…
Tuesday, January 6: January-April 2026 Mini Catalog goes live.
Tuesday, January 6: January Online Exclusives are available to order.
(*Get a sample of the new Designer Series Papers, Ribbons, & embellishments with my
Just Stampin’ Product Shares! Click HERE for more details.)
Tuesday, January 6: Two new kits from the Kits Collection ready for purchase.
Tuesday, January 6: New Product of the Month revealed.
Tuesday, January 6: Bonus Days earning begins.

A Farewell to 2025 with a Showcase of Cards

December 31, 2025 ~ Jeanie Stark ~ 4 Comments

New Year’s Eve is always a day of reflection for me. As I reflect on this past year, I can’t help but feel an overwhelming sense of gratitude for this incredible crafting community. Whether you’ve ordered my card kits, purchased Stampin’ Up! products and/or product shares from me, played along with my Mystery Monday Challenges, joined my team, or simply shared your love of creativity, YOU are the reason I love what I do! Thank you for filling my year with so much joy and inspiration-it truly means the world to me!

As I look back at the past year I thought I’d share some of my favorite projects. *Click on the image to view the original post with all the details.

Do you have a favorite project from the past year?
Can you guess which project was the most popular?
I’d love to hear from you! Leave a comment below.

Wishing you and yours a Happy Healthy New Year!
I can’t wait to see what we create together in 2026!
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 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. Orders of $75 (or more) qualify for the Product of the Month! For just $5 you can add-on the True Blue Florals Designer Series Paper in December. AWSL

CLICK HERE TO SHOP STAMPIN’ UP !
CLICK HERE FOR PRODUCT OF THE MONTH DETAILS
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE ONLINE MINI CATALOG
CLICK HERE TO VIEW CURRENT ONLINE EXCLUSIVES
CLICK HERE to SHOP LAST CHANCE PRODUCTS*Updated!
Click HERE TO SHOP KITS COLLECTION *NEW Kits Added!
CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE TO PAPER PUMPKIN
CLICK HERE FOR INFORMATION ABOUT JOINING STAMPIN’ UP!
CLICK HERE TO JOIN MY STAMPIN’ UP! Team
CLICK HERE TO VIEW MY TUTORIALS

Things to Look Forward To:

Tuesday, January 6: January-April 2026 Mini Catalog goes live.
Tuesday, January 6: January Online Exclusives are available to order.
(*Get a sample of the new Designer Series Papers, Ribbons, & embellishments with my
Just Stampin’ Product Shares! Click HERE for more details.)
Tuesday, January 6: Two new kits from the Kits Collection ready for purchase.
Tuesday, January 6: New Product of the Month revealed.
Tuesday, January 6: Bonus Days earning begins.