Thoughtful Journey Mini Slimline Birthday Card for Tic Tac Toe #290

April 9, 2026April 9, 2026 ~ Jeanie Stark ~ 3 Comments

Welcome to Tic Tac Toe Thursday! This week’s challenge board was created by my friend, Rosanne. It has some fun elements to pick from. www.tictactoechallenge.com
I used 6 of the elements and created Tic Tac Toe 3 ways: across the top, down the middle, and on the diagonal from top left to bottom right.

I created a mini slimline card for my son’s birthday this week.
Stampin' Up! Wetlands and With You In Mind Birthday slimline card idea-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
If you follow my blog you know I love to create birthday cards to coordinate with the gifts. My son got his present early this year (and with over 30″ of snow he appreciated it!!). This card is a subtle reminder of his “Canada Goose” coat. LOL

I used the retired Wetlands stamp set to stamp the goose on a piece of Thoughtful Journey Designer Series Paper. Then I cut out a circle using the Stylish Shapes Dies. I layered this on another circle cut from the Spotlight on Nature Dies and popped it up on the card the “hole” I cut out) with Stampin’ Dimensionals. This is a quick and easy technique to “spotlight” a focal image.
Stampin' Up! Wetlands and Thoughtful Journey Birthday slimline card idea-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
Card Supplies/Measurements:

Stamp Sets: Wetlands, With You In Mind
Card base (Misty Moonlight): 6 x 7 scored at 3 1/2 (for 3 1/2 x 6 card)
Designer Series Paper (Thoughtful Journey): 5 3/4 x 3 1/4
Basic White: 5 3/4 x 3 1/4 (inside)
Tools/Embellishments: Stylish Shapes Dies, Spotlight on Nature Dies, Adhesive-Backed Dragonflies & Birds

The mini slimline card fits in a standard (3 5/8 x 6 1/2) business envelope.
I stamped the front of the envelope to coordinate.
Stampin' Up! Wetlands and With You In Mind Birthday slimline card idea-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
You can view/shop the Stampin’ Up! supplies from my online store.
I hope you’ll head over to the Tic Tac Toe Challenge to see what the other Design Team Members created. Then Pick 3 (or more) and play along!

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

Product List (*Click on image to view/shop my online store.)

With You In Mind Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [169063] $20.00	Stylish Shapes Dies [159183] $30.00	Spotlight On Nature Dies [163580] $35.00
Thoughtful Journey 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [163303] $12.50	Misty Moonlight 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [153081] $14.00	Basic White 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [166780] $14.00
Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin’ Pad [153118] $9.00	Stampin’ Seal [152813] $8.00	Stampin’ Dimensionals [104430] $4.25
Bone Folder [102300] $8.00	Paper Trimmer [152392] $28.00	Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine [149653] $140.00

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Crossover Gate Fold Cards with Thoughtful Journey

February 24, 2026March 8, 2026 ~ Jeanie Stark ~ 2 Comments

Did you play along with my Mystery Monday Stampin’? If you followed the clues you would have created a Crossover Gate Fold Card similar to these.
Mystery Solved!
Stampin' Up! Crossover Gate Fold Cards using Thoughtful Journey Designer Series Paper-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
Both of today’s cards are intentional and will be going in the mail this week. I needed a retirement card for our friend and “former” accountant who retired this year. I also needed a thinking of you card for a friend who has been dealing with a lot lately. The Thoughtful Journey Designer Series Paper was a perfect choice with it’s gorgeous watercolor imagery for both masculine and feminine cards.
Stampin' Up! Thoughtful Journey Designer Series Paper-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
Let’s take a closer look at each of today’s cards.
Stampin' Up! Sunrise Sailing fun fold retirement card with Thoughtful Journey Designer Series Paper-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
You can see how this card got it’s name with the way the front panels “crossover” and open like a gate.

This card is quick & easy to create and proves you can still create a unique “WOW” card with a clean and simple design. I stamped my sentiment from Sunrise Sailing (Last Chance Product) right on the DSP and added a few die cut seagulls to the front. The DSP shines on it’s own! You have plenty of space for a message on the inside.
Stampin' Up! Notes & Totes fun fold retirement card-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
I added some DSP to the inside panels. These 2 1/2 x 4 pieces are optional and not in the measurements with the supplies. If this was a retirement card from a group you could easily use these side panels for extra signatures. The recipient of this card lives on the water and loves to take his boat out fishing most mornings. I still had some of the retired Gone Fishing DSP which coordinated with the colors so I added it to the sides. The sentiments from Notes & Totes is prefect for this retirement card.

I used the extra DSP from the 6 x6 piece to decorate the envelope flap to coordinate.
Stampin' Up! Sunrise Sailing fun fold retirement card with Thoughtful Journey Designer Series Paper-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
My second card shows a feminine version of this fun fold design.
Stampin' Up! Words of Beauty thinking of you card with Thoughtful Journey Designer Series Paper-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
I used the Words of Beauty Bundle to stamp & die cut my sentiment.
Stampin' Up! Words of Beauty Bundle-visit juststampin.com for handmade inspiration, ordering information, and more-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
Create beautiful personalized projects with the Words of Beauty Bundle. This perfectly paired stamp and die set features a variety of heartfelt messages for any occasion, making it easy to add inspiring and elegant phrases to cards, scrapbook pages, gifts, and more. Express love, offer support, or simply connect with others using this versatile collection.

I love making “Just because” cards! You can put any sentiment on the inside and make someone’s day! “You’ve been on my mind” is a sentiment you can send to everyone!!!
Stampin' Up! Words of Beauty thinking of you card with Thoughtful Journey Designer Series Paper & Thoughful Wishes Dies-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
For this card I added smaller pieces of DSP on the back of the panels that you see when the card is open. I also added flowers cut from the retired Thoughtful Wishes Dies. I love this simple sweet card & matching envelope.
Stampin' Up! thinking of you card with Words of Beauty and Thoughtful Journey Designer Series Paper-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
You can view/shop the list of products to create today’s cards below.

I would love for you to play along with my mystery stamping! Click on the link below and follow the clues. You will be amazed at how quick & easy it is to create! 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! Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

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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 the Fun Fold PDF’s from my Mystery Stampin’ cards. *You will receive that month’s PDF’s on the first of the following month.
With an order of $75 (or more) I will send you the PDF’s 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 New February Product of the Month, AWSL

Product List (*Click on image below to shop my online store.)

Notes & Totes Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [165239] $19.00	Sunrise Sailing Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [165491] ~~$20.00~~ LAST CHANCE $14	Words Of Beauty Bundle (English) [167090] $45.75
Thoughtful Journey 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [163303] $12.50	Misty Moonlight 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [153081] $14.00	Crumb Cake 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [120953] $14.00
Mossy Meadow 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [133676] $14.00	Petunia Pop 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [163801] $14.00	Basic White 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [166780] $14.00
Basic White Medium Envelopes [159236] $11.00	Secret Sea Classic Stampin’ Pad [165285] $9.00	Petunia Pop Classic Stampin Pad [163811] $9.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $6.00	Stampin’ Seal [152813] $8.00	Bone Folder [102300] $8.00
Paper Trimmer [152392] $28.00	Simply Scored [122334] $37.00	Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine [149653] $140.00

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Sunday Showcase…Double Flap Fun Fold Cards from Mystery Stampin’

October 12, 2025October 13, 2025 ~ Jeanie Stark ~ 2 Comments

Welcome to my Sunday Showcase where I share the fun fold cards from my stamping friends. These cards were made by following my Mystery Monday Stampin‘ clues. This double flap fun fold is one of my “go to” fun folds. It is quick & easy card with an unexpected opening!

Stampin' Up! Fun Fold Masculine Birthday card idea-visit juststampin.com for handmade inspiration and more-Jeanie Stark StampinUp — Created by Wendy Carter

Stampin' Up! North Pole Delivery Christmas Fun Fold Card idea-visit juststampin.com for handmade inspiration and more-Jeanie Stark StampinUp — Created by Karen Hallam

Stampin' Up! Double Flap Floral Fun Fold card idea-visit juststampin.com for handmade inspiration and more-Jeanie Stark StampinUp — Created by Ruth Mowry

Stampin' Up! Turtle-y Cute Fun Fold Birthday card idea-visit juststampin.com for handmade inspiration and more-Jeanie Stark StampinUp — Created by Nancy Farrell

Stampin' Up! Monster Bash fun fold halloween gift card holder idea-visit juststampin.com for handmade inspiration and more-Jeanie Stark StampinUp — Created by Rosanne Mulhern

I am so inspired by the amazing talent from these ladies and hope you are too!

Need more inspiration?
Here’s the card I created for the Tic Tac Toe Challenge this week. Click on the image to view the original post with more details.

Pictured below are some double flap fun fold cards I created for one of my card kits and few years ago. *Click on the image to view the original post with additional photos.

Here’s another card I created two years ago. *Click on the image for step by step photos to create this style card.

Click HERE to download/print the Mystery Stampin’ PDF

I hope you will give this fun fold a try. Click on the image below for more details on the double flap fun folds cards I created.

I would love to have you join me for this week’s Mystery Monday Stampin’! It’s really fun and easy. 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 Base– 5 1/2 x 8 1/2
Cardstock #2- 3 1/4 x 4 1/2 (layer)
Designer Series Paper– 3 (H) x 4 1/4 (L), 6 x 6, extra for envelope (*Optional)
Basic White/Neutral – 2 3/4 x 2 3/4, extra for cutting & stamping
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

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.

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