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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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*Note…The Stampin’ Blends are NOT retiring; however, they will only be available in Combo Packs in the new Annual Catalog in June.

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Click HERE to Shop the 2018-2020 Retiring In Colors

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

Honey Bee Lip Balm Box and Retiring Special Offer

Honey Bee has been one of my most used sets from the Mini Catalog. Here’s another fun project that is quick & easy to make!

Stampin' Up! Ornate Garden and Honey Bee Burt's Bees Balm Box idea - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

I love to give little gifts and this is something everyone can use. This little box is the perfect size for a Burt’s Bees Lip Balm. The floral print from the Ornate Garden Specialty Designer Series Paper matches the colors on the Replenishing lip balm. I love it when it works out like that!

Here’s the details:

  • Ornate Garden DSP – 4 1/4 x 4 1/4  Score at 3/4 and 3 1/2 on one side, score at 1, 1 3/4, 2 1/2, and 3 1/4 on other side.
  • Remove the 4 corner pieces.
  • Cut and notch the outer edges as shown below. *Don’t notch the middle.Stampin' Up! Ornate Garden and Honey Bee Burt's Bees Balm Box idea - Jeanie Stark StampinUp
  • Add adhesive to the 4 outer notched ends and fold the box together.
  • Stamp the sentiment on a piece of 1/2″ wide Whisper White and notch the end.
  • Stamp the flower and the bee on Whisper White with Memento Black ink. Color with Stampin’ Blends.
  • Cut out the bee with the Detailed Bee dies and add to a mini clothespin with Glue Dots.
  • Fussy cut the flower and adhere it and the sentiment with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • Put the lip balm inside and clip the clothespin on top.

You can see more projects I created with the Honey Bee Bundle HERE and HERE.
(*Make sure you read below to find out how you can get some of the retired bee DSP!)

I was hoping the Honey Bee Bundle would stick around a bit longer but it seems it’s going to be “buzzing” away. It is one of my favorite retiring sets!

Stampin' Up! Honey Bee Stamp Set and Detailed Bee Dies - for inspiration and ordering information visit juststampin.com - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

If you purchase the Honey Bee Bundle from my online store, I will include my Retiring Special Offer

In addition to my monthly Just Stampin’ Rewards (*See below), you will get the following Bonus Gifts:

  • 4 Exclusive card tutorials featuring the Honey Bee stamp set and Detailed Bee Dies
  • a card kit to make one of the cards featured in the exclusive tutorials
  • a 6 x 6 sample of the Golden Honey Specialty Designer Series PaperStampin' Up! Golden Honey Specialty Designer Series Paper - visit juststampin.com for inspiration and ordering information - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

I love the Honey Bee bundle and believe you will enjoy it just as much! The tutorials, card kit, and DSP will help you get started creating with your new bundle right away! I want to help you send more smiles to others during this difficult time. The sentiments in this set are perfect!!! If this set is on your wish list get it before it retires! You can click on the image in the product list below.

Check out all the retiring products HERE.

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

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! * See Rewards below). 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. 

Host Code: 2AP6B4WM
Product List (Click on the image to view in my online store.)

Paper Snips

$10.00

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 Shop Last-Chance Products *Some items are discounted! AWSL
*Note…The Stampin’ Blends are NOT retiring; however, they will only be available in Combo Packs in the new Annual Catalog. Even though some bundles are retiring, the stamp sets and dies may be carrying over. They will no longer be offered at the bundle discounted price in the new catalog.

Click to Shop Clearance Rack

Click HERE to Shop the 2018-2020 Retiring In Colors

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

Visit juststampin.com to subscribe to Paper Pumpkin and get creativity dropped off in your mailbox! Jeanie Stark StampinUp

Explosion Candle Box for Bee Hive Tea Lights

Today’s project features a quick & easy fun box.  I adapted an EOS lip balm box created by Sam Donald (Pootles.com) to fit the adorable Bee Hive Tea Lights I found on Etsy.

Stampin' Up! Honey Bee explosion box tea light gift idea - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

I chose to use the pretty floral prints from the Best Dressed, Bird Ballad, and Ornate Garden Designer Series Papers. I think flowers and bees just go together. I embellished each one a little different using the different punches (medium daisy, small bloom, leaf, and sprig). All three have a bee from the Honey Bee Bundle. Here’s a look at each one.

Stampin' Up! Bird Ballad Honey Bee explosion box tea light gift idea - Jeanie Stark StampinUpStampin' Up! Best Dressed Honey Bee explosion box tea light gift idea - Jeanie Stark StampinUpStampin' Up! Ornate Garden Honey Bee explosion box tea light gift idea - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

My favorite part is the surprise when you remove the lid.  The box just falls open showcasing the bee hive tea light candle inside.Stampin' Up! Bird Ballad Honey Bee explosion box tea light gift idea - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

Here’s the details to make the explosion box:

Measurements

  • Box: 6 x 6 scored at 2″ on all sides
  • Lid: 4 x 4 scored at 1″ on all sides
  • Insert: 1 7/8 x 5 1/2 scored at 1 7/8, 2 3/8, 4 1/4, 4 3/4
  • DSP: 1 7/8 square for top piece, (4) 1 3/4 squares for inside panels
  • Cardstock panels (inside): (4) 1 7/8 squares

Directions

  1. Fold and burnish box then cut off the 4 corners. Round the corners on all the remaining ends.
  2. Corner round the top 2 sides of each of the cardstock panels and DSP panels. Adhere to the inside of the box.
  3. Fold and burnish the lid. Cut and notch the corners as shown below. Add adhesive to the notched ends then fold the ends in to form the lid.  Stampin Up explosion box lid - visit juststampin.com for project directions and inspiration - Jeanie Stark StampinUp
  4. Use the Layering Circles to cut a scallop circle in the insert piece to hold the candle. Fold and burnish along the score lines. Add adhesive to the short end and fold to form the insert. Adhere to the inside of the box.

  5. Add DSP panel to the top of the box. Embellish with punched layers as desired to coordinate with DSP.  Add DSP strips or ribbon around the lid.
  6. Stamp the bee from the Honey Bee Stamp Set in Memento Black Ink and cut out with the Detailed Bee Dies. Color the stripes with the So Saffron Blends and adhere to the top of the lid with 2 Stampin’ Dimensionals layered together to give added height.

This would make a nice hostess or housewarming gift. Add it to a basket with some fresh bread and honey and you have a quick & easy gift for someone. It also makes a great little thinking of you gift for a friend. You can easily add a stamped sentiment on the inside lid of the box.  I stamped the sentiment from the Honey Bee Stamp Set on a 1 7/8″ Whisper White square. There’s even room to add a little message and sign. It’s a card and gift all in one!

Stampin' Up! Bird Ballad and Honey Bee explosion box tea light gift box idea - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

I really miss getting together with my friends! I plan to leave these little surprises in local mailboxes.  Hope it adds a smile to their face during this stressful time. Do you have a favorite? Leave me a comment below.

Stampin' Up! Honey Bee explosion box tea light gift idea - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

You can click HERE to order the Bee Hive Tea Lights from Etsy.

Make sure you check back tomorrow afternoon for the Stampin’ Up! Retirement List. Designer Series Papers, ribbons, stamps, etc. from the 2020 Jan. – June Mini Catalog and 2019 -2020 Annual Catalog will be retiring the end of May. Don’t wait if there is something you want as the retiring items will be available while supplies last.

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

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! * See Rewards below). 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. 

April Host Code: 2C2S6XZE

If you are placing an order from my online shop today, don’t forget to check out the Clearance Rack for some great deals! New items added…up to 60% off!

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

Leaf Punch

$16.00

Sprig Punch

$18.00

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. April Host Code: 2C2S6XZE
  • 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!

Visit juststampin.com to subscribe to Paper Pumpkin and get creativity dropped off in your mailbox! Jeanie Stark StampinUp