Front Step Easel Cards with Waterside Retreat & More

April 21, 2026April 20, 2026 ~ Jeanie Stark ~ 1 Comment

Did you play along with my Mystery Monday Stampin’? If you followed the clues you would have created a Front Step Easel Card similar to this.
Mystery Solved!
Stampin' Up! Waterside Retreat Fun Fold Masculine Birthday card idea-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
Today’s card is a sneak peek of some new designer series paper coming out May 5th.

Drift into calm creativity with the Waterside Retreat 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper. Soft, painterly images and sun-faded hues evoke the laid-back days of a lakeside getaway. From life vests and oars to buoys and bicycles, each sheet of this beautifully designed paper captures a beloved element of lake life. The two cut-apart sheets offer the perfect opportunity to add scenic touches to your handmade cards, scrapbook pages, and more!

I created this card for a friend’s birthday today! I usually struggle with masculine cards; however, this DSP and fun fold design made it so simple!!! I used one of the “cut-apart” images on the bottom “step” of my card. Here’s a look at the side view of this card.
Stampin' Up! Waterside Retreat Fun Fold Masculine Birthday card idea-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
My friend, John, loves to go fishing and he has a dock just like this leading out to his boat. *The punched out image is from the retired Storybook Moments Specialty Designer Series Paper. We get together a couple of times a week to play Mahjong. I chose a sentiment from the retired Game On! Stamp Set for the inside. It was perfect for him!!!
Stampin' Up! Game On Stamp Set and Waterside Retreat Fun Fold Masculine Birthday card idea-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
Even this plaid DSP was perfect as these are the colors of his home office! I love it when everything comes together for a special personalized card! (This is why I love handmade cards!!!)
Stampin' Up! Waterside Retreat Fun Fold Masculine Birthday card idea-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
I only created one card this week because I have made this fun fold before. You can click on the images below to view the original post for each of the cards. You can use the same DSP pattern on this style card or choose two different patterns. It’s a great way to use left over pieces! The cards below have a slight variation in the measurement for the “step” in front. You can make them shorter or taller. There are endless possibilities! *There’s no right or wrong way to do Mystery Stampin’!!!

*This was one of my FAVORITE Designer Series Paper!!!

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 front step easel card. 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!
*Everyone who shares their card with me receives a Free PDF!!!!
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

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Have a great day! Thanks for stopping by!
(*I’m hosting Mahjong this afternoon and celebrating John’s birthday!!!)
Just Stampin’
Jeanie

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Happiest Of Birthdays Cling Stamp Set (English) [152539] ~~$19.00~~ Retired	Game On Cling Stamp Set (English) [152646] ~~$19.00~~ Retired
Gray Granite 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [146983] $14.00	Very Vanilla 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [166784] $14.00
Stampin’ Seal [152813] $8.00	Stampin’ Dimensionals [104430] $4.25
Gray Granite Classic Stampin’ Pad [147118] $9.00	Bone Folder [102300] $8.00
Paper Trimmer [152392] $28.00	Simply Scored [122334] $37.00

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A Special Fold Slimline Card for Andrew’s Birthday

April 24, 2022April 24, 2022 ~ Jeanie Stark ~ 6 Comments

My son’s birthday was a couple of weeks ago. We waited until he visited this weekend to celebrate a belated Easter and birthday together! I find it harder to buy for my son the older he gets! (I also find it hard to believe that I have a 35 year old son!!!! LOL) He lives in Rhode Island and even though our recent move made the drive easier and a bit closer; the tolls add up fast! So this year we decided to gift him with an E-ZPass (hoping he will come visit more often). I love to make my cards coordinate with the gift so I pulled out some retired Designer Series Paper (World of Good) for his card.
Stampin' Up! Happiest of Birthdays masculine slimline card with World Of Good Designer Series Paper - Jeanie Stark StampinUp
I love this simple layout for a masculine card! I created a slimline card with a pocket so I could fit the E-ZPass application inside. (You can do the application process online if you have the vehicle registration information but I wanted to enclose his “gift” inside the card.) *This slimline pocket card works great if you want to enclose a check, cash, or “coupon” inside. (We sometimes make our own coupon gifts, “Good For….”.) This card design makes it easy to change up the DSP for a feminine card, wedding card, etc.
Stampin' Up! Balloon Adventures slimline masculine card with inside pocket holder for cash or check - Jeanie Stark StampinUp
The inside sentiment is from one of my favorite retired stamp sets, Balloon Adventures. It was the perfect choice to go with this “travel” gift set. I like to change it up and add a little more interest by stamping on DSP when possible. I cut it out with the Stitched Rectangle Dies.
Here’s the details to make this card:

PROJECT MEASUREMENTS:

Card Base – Basic Black: 8 1/2 x 8 1/2 scored at 3 1/2 and 7
Designer Series Paper – Front of Card: 3 1/4 x 5 1/8, cut 2 @ 3 x 1 5/8
Designer Series Paper – Inside card: 1/2 x 8 1/2 (pocket), 3 x 4 1/2 (sentiment)
Designer Series Paper – Envelope: cut 3 @ 1 x 3 1/2

DIRECTIONS:

Fold and burnish card base. Staple inside pocket on ends. Cover staples with DSP strip.
Stamp sentiment on DSP. Adhere the 3 DSP pieces to front of card. *I added a special touch using Black Matte Dots to the map DSP to show the travel route from state to state.
Stamp sentiment on DSP, cut with Stitched Rectangle Die, adhere inside card.
Adhere DSP strips to the front of the envelope.

Stampin' Up! Celebrating You Slimline envelope and Love You Always Treat Box - Jeanie Stark StampinUp
I am so glad Stampin’ Up! has added slimline envelopes to the product line! The slimline envelopes come in packs of 15 (5 each of 3 colors: Soft Succulent, Smoky Slate, White). And the best part is you don’t have to pay extra postage to mail this size card!
Stampin' Up! Slimline envelopes - visit juststampin.com for inspiration and ordering information - Jeanie Stark StampinUp
We always packs treats when we take a road trip. I made my son’s favorite handmade treats, Chocolate Pretzel M&M’s. I know he will enjoy these on the drive back home.
Stampin' Up! Celebrating You Slimline envelope and treat box - Jeanie Stark StampinUp
*I’ve shared this quick & easy treat before. If you want the recipe Click HERE.
Do you have a favorite travel treat? I’d love to hear from you! Leave a comment below. Mine is orange tootsie pops! I only buy them when we travel!

I hope I inspired you to create this simple slimline card. Grab some DSP and give it a try!

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Have a great day!
Just Stampin’
Jeanie

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Product List (Click on the image to purchase from my online store.)

Happiest Of Birthdays Cling Stamp Set (English) [152539] $19.00	Celebrating You Cling Stamp Set (English) [158028] $24.00
Slimline Envelopes [157981] $10.00	Basic Black 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [121045] $8.75
Stitched Rectangles Dies [151820] $35.00	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $6.00
Matte Black Dots [154284] $7.00	Stampin’ Seal [152813] $8.00

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A Fun Fold Farewell to Retiring In Colors with a Kit To Go!

April 2, 2022April 2, 2022 ~ Jeanie Stark ~ 2 Comments

I couldn’t resist one last nod to the 2020-2022 retiring In Colors. I love these bold colors! I will miss Misty Moonlight and Bumblebee the most.

Stampin’ Up! 2020-2022 In Colors

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It’s been awhile since I created a card kit to go! (I have heard from many of you that you miss them.) Now that I am all moved in and settled (with my dream craft room), I am looking forward to offering my kits again! Here’s a look at some fun fold cards using the 5 retiring In Colors.
Stampin' Up! Fun Fold In Color All Occasion card ideas - Jeanie Stark StampinUp
There’s so many possibilities for adding the butterfly depending on whatever sentiment you use. I like the monochromatic look but you can mix and match if you want. You can also add stamped images (I used the Forever Blossoms stamp set on the Just Jade card) and/or color to the vellum (with blends, sponge daubers, or blending brushes).
Here’s a close up look at each card.
Stampin' Up! Fun Fold In Color All Occasion card ideas - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

I used the Brilliant Wings Dies to cut the butterflies and vellum. I love fun fold cards and created these so that you can use any stamp set you already have to add a sentiment. All you have to do it stamp and adhere! Everything you need to create is already cut, scored, and ready to assemble. Plus you can refer to the tutorials to create more on your own.

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Email me (j.stark@goeaston.net) with “In Color card kit” in the subject line. *Make sure you include your mailing address! Then send payment through PayPal. PLEASE follow these steps exactly! (I will not be sending you an invoice.) Go to paypal.com, sign in or register for an account, click “Send” and fill in my email address (j.stark@goeaston.net). Click “next”, then “Send to a Friend,” fill in the amount ($20), and Continue. If you do not use PayPal, you may send me a check.

I will mail the kit to you and email the tutorial when your kit ships.

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Product List (Click on the image to purchase from my online store.) *Several stamp sets showcased on today’s cards are retiring! In Color products are AWSL!

Brilliant Wings Dies [155523] $44.00	Happiest Of Birthdays Cling Stamp Set (English) [152539] $19.00 Retiring Soon	A Wish For Everything Cling Stamp Set [149320] $39.00 Retiring Soon	Tasteful Touches Cling Stamp Set (English) [152562] $23.00 Retiring Soon
Biggest Wish Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [155052] $17.00	Celebrating You Cling Stamp Set (English) [158028] $24.00	Forever Fern Cling Stamp Set (English) [152559] $24.00	In Color 2020–2022 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 CM) Designer Series Paper [155230] ~~$11.50~~ $6.90 Retiring Soon
2020–2022 In Color 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock Assortment [153074] $9.00 Retiring Soon	Cinnamon Cider 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [153078] $8.75 Retiring Soon	Just Jade 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [153079] $8.75 Retiring Soon	Bumblebee 8-1/2X11 Cardstock [153077] $8.75 Retiring Soon
Magenta Madness 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [153080] $8.75 Retiring Soon	Misty Moonlight 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [153081] $8.75 Retiring Soon	Basic White 8 1/2″ X 11″ Thick Cardstock [159229] $8.25	Basic White 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [159276] $9.75
Vellum 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [101856] $10.00	2020–2022 In Color Classic Stampin’ Pad Bundle [154957] $33.75 Retiring Soon	Cinnamon Cider Classic Stampin’ Pad [153114] $7.50 Retiring Soon	Just Jade Classic Stampin’ Pad [153115] $7.50 Retiring Soon
Bumblebee Classic Stampin’ Pad [153116] $7.50 Retiring Soon	Magenta Madness Classic Stampin’ Pad [153117] $7.50 Retiring Soon	Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin’ Pad [153118] $7.50 Retiring Soon	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $6.00
Blending Brushes [153611] $12.00	Magenta Madness 1/4″ (6.4 Mm) 2020–2022 In Color Ribbon [153623] $6.00 Retiring Soon	Cinnamon Cider 2020–2022 In Color Ribbon [152482] $6.00 Retiring Soon	Just Jade 1/4″ (6.4 Mm) 2020–2022 In Color Ribbon [153621] $6.00 Retiring Soon
Misty Moonlight 1/4″ (6.4 Mm) 2020–2022 In Color Ribbon [153624] $6.00 Retiring Soon	Bumblebee 1/4″ (6.4 Mm) 2020–2022 In Color Ribbon [153622] $6.00 Retiring Soon	1/4″ Bumblebee Gingham Trim [153658] ~~$7.00~~ $5.60 Retiring Soon	Flowers For Every Season Ribbon Combo Pack [153620] ~~$10.00~~ $8.00 Retiring Soon
Stampin’ Seal [152813] $8.00	Tear & Tape Adhesive [138995] $7.00	Mini Glue Dots [103683] $5.25