Thankful Garden Fun Fold Birthday Card for Tic Tac Toe Challenge #278

I love to make fun fold cards and the gate fold card is one of the easiest to create with just two score lines.
Stampin' Up! Thankful Garden fun fold birthday card idea-visit juststampin.com for more details-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
The inspiration for today’s card came from this week’s Tic Tac Toe Challenge board.
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I chose to go across the top row: Stencil, Birthday, Die Cut.

I haven’t used my stencils in awhile and I’ve been wanting to create with this hydrangea. I could not believe how simple it was to color this gorgeous flower using the Thankful Garden Decorative Masks! These masks are meant to be layered, meaning you can build beautiful bouquets with lots of varying texture and detail. I used my blending brushes to add layers of color for a quick & easy WOW! The masks are available separately or included with the Thankful Garden Bundle (*Save 10% when you purchase the bundle!)
Stampin' Up! Thankful Garden Bundle-visit juststampin.com for handmade inspiration, ordering information, and more-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
With the Thankful Garden Bundle, your paper crafts will always be in bloom! Die cut the large flower stamps to give your card a bright center piece or pair some greenery with smaller die cut flowers to create an eye-catching gift tag. Use the decorative masks to add texture paste for dimension or blend soft colors for extra depth. This bundle is perfect for expressing love and gratitude in a truly artistic way.

This bundle coordinates with one of my favorite designer series paper pack, Lovely Garden.

Stampin' Up! Lovely Garden 12x12 Designer Series Paper-visit juststampin.com for inspiration and ordering information-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
Product colors: Basic Black, Blueberry Bushel, Crushed Curry, Fresh Freesia, Garden Green, Melon Mambo

I had intended to use strips of DSP on the front of the card; however, I thought it distracted from the beautiful flower. I love how it turned out with the DSP and die cuts on the inside.
Stampin' Up! The Right Words & Lovely Garden fun fold birthday card idea-visit juststampin.com for more details-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
Here are the details to create today’s card:

Supplies:
Stamp Sets: Stampin’ Up! Thankful Garden Bundle, The Right Words
Ink: Stampin’ Up! Boho Blue, Blueberry Bushel, Garden GreenSoft Sea Foam, Momento Black
Paper: Blueberry Bushel, Boho Blue, Garden Green, & Basic White cardstock, Lovely Garden 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper
Tools & Accessories: Thankful Garden Decorative Masks & Dies, Blending Brushes, Textured Notes Dies, 2023-2025 In Color Flat Pearls, Eyelet 3D Embossing Folder, Garden Green Twine, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine

Measurements:
Card base: 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 scored along the long side @ 2 1/8 from each end
Cardstock (Boho Blue): 2 @ 1 7/8 x 2 1/8 embossed, 3 3/8 x 4 5/8
White Cardstock: 4 1/4 x 4 1/2 to stamp hydrangea, 2 3/4 x 4 1/4 (inside)
Garden Green: scraps to die cut leaves
Designer Series Paper (Lovely Garden): 2 @ 2 x 5 3/8, 2 1/4 x 6 (envelope)

Directions:

  1. Fold and burnish card base folding the ends into the center.
  2. Adhere DSP strips on the inside along the ends.
  3. Die Cut 2 Garden Green leaves with Thankful Garden Die. Adhere on the inside of card in the center section in opposite corners.
  4. Die cut white cardstock with Textured Notes Die. Stamp sentiment. Adhere inside card in the center.
  5. Adhere embossed layer to front of card across the middle.
  6. Stamp hydrangea on basic white with Momento Black ink. Place on grid paper and use a sticky note to hold it in place.
  7. Using Mask #1, line up the mask with the hydrangea and adhere the piece to the grid paper with a sticky note. Take a blending brush and rub it in the Boho Blue ink pad. Rub the brush on the scrap paper (grid paper) first to blend the ink and then, using a circular motion, rub the brush in the mask opening. Use a very light hand so that you just have a light blue color all over the flower.
  8. Remove Mask #1 but keep the stamped flower adhered with the sticky note in the same spot.
  9. Line up Mask #2 so that the mask opening is lined up with the flower. Adhere with a sticky note. Add more Boho Blue ink to the Blending Brush. Using a circular motion, rub the ink in the opening of the mask using just a bit more pressure.
  10. Remove Mask #2. Line up mask #3 and adhere with a sticky note.
  11. Add Blueberry Bushel Ink to the blending brush this time. Use a circular motion as before and add the darker highlights. Remove mask when happy with the results.
  12. Line up Masks #4 and #5 to color the leaves using Soft Sea Foam then Garden Green.
  13. Adhere flower to Boho Blue layer. Adhere to cardbase with Stampin’ Dimensionals. *Only add dimensionals along the left side.
  14. Embellish with dots. Add a twine bow with a Mini Glue Dot.
  15. Adhere DSP to envelope flap and trim to fit.

Stampin' Up! Thankful Garden fun fold birthday card idea-visit juststampin.com for more details-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
You can view/shop the list of supplies I used to create this card below.

I hope you will head over to the Tic Tac Toe Challenge to see what the rest of the design team created. We would love to have you share your design with us HERE.

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Jeanie

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  • 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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Sunday Showcase… Pop Up Bandstand Cards from Mystery Stampin’

I have been playing catch up the last couple of days after being on vacation last week. It was absolutely wonderful to visit with family and friends and check another lighthouse adventure off my bucket list. (If you missed my post about being an honorary lighthouse keeper, you can Click Here for photos of my overnight stay in a historic 1861 lighthouse.)

I have finished cutting, sorting, and packaging my Online Exclusives Product Shares and they will be going in the mail tomorrow along with my customer thank you cards and kits. (*If you placed an order with me in June I will be sending emails later today with this month’s PDF from my “Just Stampin’ Sketchbook” showcasing card designs that you can use with any stamp set. )

I have a feeling I wasn’t the only one on vacation last week as I didn’t get as many cards as usual from my Mystery Monday Stampin’. But that’s ok…I was on a creative roll with this fun fold design and made several I will share with you! First, let’s take a look at the gorgeous cards created by Karen and Rosanne…two of my very talented stamping friends!

Stampin' Up! Thankful Garden Bundle with Decorative masks used to create this bandstand pop up fun fold card-visit juststampin.com for inspiration and more handmade fun fold card ideas-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
Karen used the Thankful Garden Bundle with stamps, dies, and decorative masks. I love how the beautiful hydrangea pops against the DSP! You really get amazing color using the decorative masks and blending brushes! I love the sentiment and stamped images on the back of her card too!
Stampin' Up! Thankful Garden Bundle with Decorative masks used to create this bandstand pop up fun fold card-visit juststampin.com for inspiration and more handmade fun fold card ideas-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
Karen used more of the Lovely Garden Designer Series Paper on her envelope to coordinate with her card.
Stampin' Up! Thankful Garden Bundle with Decorative masks used to create this bandstand pop up fun fold card-visit juststampin.com for inspiration and more handmade fun fold card ideas-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
Rosanne created a beautiful birthday card using the Wildflower Birthday Specialty Designer Series Paper. I love the gold foil in this DSP!
Stampin' Up! Wildflower Birthday Specialty Designer Series Paper fun fold card idea-visit juststampin.com for more handmade fun fold card inspiration-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
This DSP comes with  2 sheets of ready-to-use die cuts. Rosanne used the cake and flower die cuts on the front of her card and added a cupcake with her sentiment on the back.
Stampin' Up! Wildflower Birthday Specialty Designer Series Paper fun fold card idea-visit juststampin.com for more handmade fun fold card inspiration-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
Thank you ladies for sharing your cards and your creativity! This may be my new favorite fun fold! I love how every card looks different, it can be used for any occasion, it displays wonderful, and best of all….it’s really easy to create! Once you make one, you’ll want to make more! And the lucky recipients of these cards will feel so special!

I love this fun fold so much it was one of the cards included in my kits to go last month. I used the Beautiful Butterflies Embossing Folder and Dies with the Thoughtful Journey Designer Series Paper for this version.
Stampin' Up! Beautiful Butterflies Band Stand fun fold card idea with Thoughtful Journey Designer Series Paper-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
Whenever I visit my sister we enjoy creating together. I brought her one of my kits to create this fun fold card and she loved this design too. Here’s a photo of her with her finished card.
Stampin' Up! Beautiful Butterflies Band Stand fun fold card idea with Thoughtful Journey Designer Series Paper-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
My card kits to go are precut and scored for you. You receive a PDF tutorial with step by step directions and photos.  You just need stamps, ink, and adhesive! It’s a great way to check out different products and try new folds.
Check back later this week to sign up for my next kit!
Just Stampin' Card Kit to go-visit juststampin.com for handmade inspiration and more-Jeanie Stark Independent Stampin' Up! demonstrator
Want more inspiration? Here’s another bandstand card I created using the Splendid Autumn 6×6 Designer Series paper, the NEW (amazing!!!!) Sunflower 3D Embossing Folder, and the You Are Remarkable Stamp Set.Stampin' Up! You Are remarkable sunflower fun fold bandstand card idea-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
I colored the flower with Stampin’ Markers and adhered it to the the window sheet. I added a tiny bee trinket embellishment beside the sentiment.

Are you ready to create this fun fold design? Which one will you make?
Click HERE to download/print the Mystery Stampin’ PDF and give this fun fold a try. You’ll also get the details on the other two cards I created below.
Stampin' Up! Pop Up bandstand fun fold card ideas with Mixed Florals, Mixed Labels, and Sunrise Sailing Bundle-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
Now that I’m back from vacation I’m ready for a new mystery (stamping, of course!). I hope you will join me this week for Mystery Monday Stampin’! It’s really fun and easy… just follow the clues to create! 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– 10 3/4 x 5 1/2
  • Designer Series Paper- (*Cut 2 coordinating pieces for portrait design)
    2 3/4″ wide x 4 3/4″tall, 2 3/4″ wide x 4″ tall, plus extra if decorating envelope
  • Coordinating Cardstock – 3 x 5, 2 @ 3 x 4 1/4
  • Basic White – 2 3/4 x 4, plus extra for stamping and cutting stamp images that you can die cut, punch, or cut out with scissors
  • Ink
  • Stamps
  • Adhesive
  • Embellishments (*optional)- ribbon, adhesive dots or gems/sequins
  • Envelope
  • *Optional – die cut and/or punch
  • Tools – Trimmer/Score Board, Bone Folder, Scissors, Cut & Emboss Machine (*optional)

Check back tomorrow for Mystery Monday Stampin’.  I’ll share the rest of the clues. It will be up to you to create and solve the mystery!!  I hope you will play along. I’d love to see and showcase your creativity!

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

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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.

Stampin' Up! Beautiful Butterflies Band Stand fun fold card idea with Thoughtful Journey Designer Series Paper-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
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11 Card Ideas Featuring My Favorite Suites & Suite Products

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There’s something sweet about a “Suite” Sale, especially when you can Buy One, Get One 50% off! With more than 25 different suites from the annual catalog and online exclusives, there’s something “suite” for everyone!
Here are some of my favorites!

Florals In Bloom Suite
Stampin' Up! FLorals in Bloom Suite Collcection-Buy One, Get One 50% off in June-visit juststampin.com for inspiration and more details-Jeanie Stark StampinUp

Suite collection includes one of each item listed below.

  • PRETTY FLORALS PHOTOPOLYMER STAMP SET (10% off)
  • PRETTY FLORALS DIES (10% off)
  • SWEET BLOOMS PHOTOPOLYMER STAMP SET (10% off)
  • SWEET BLOOMS DIES (10% off)
  • FLORALS IN BLOOM 12″ X 12″ DESIGNER SERIES PAPER
  • 2025–2027 IN COLOR FLAT PEARLS

You can stamp, then die cut a paper garden full of flowers! The Pretty Florals Bundle has stamps with different types of flowers and foliage and coordinating dies to cut it all out quickly. It’s never been easier to make cards and scrapbook pages bloom. I absolutely LOVE this designer series paper!!!

Here are two cards I created recently using products from this suite.
Stampin' Up! Pretty Florals Bundle card idea-Jeanie Stark StampinUpStampin' Up! Pretty Florals fun fold card for a friend-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
Stampin' Up! Pretty Florals fun fold card for a friend-Jeanie Stark StampinUp

The Celebratory Sips Suite
Stampin' Up! Celebratory Sips Suite Collection-visit juststampin.com for inspiration and ordering information-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
Suite collection includes one of each item listed below.

  • CHEERS & SIPS PHOTOPOLYMER STAMP SET (10% off)
  • CHEERS & SIPS DIES (10% off)
  • GLASS & GARDENS EMBOSSING FOLDERS
  • CELEBRATORY SIPS 12″ X 12″ DESIGNER SERIES PAPER
  • GOLD STRIPED 3/8″ MESH RIBBON
  • HOLOGRAPHIC RESIN DOTS

Cheers to the Celebratory Sips Suite Collection! The Cheers & Sips Bundle is a fun take on congratulations and celebration cards and paper projects. Use the stamps and dies together to create drink glasses in a sophisticated line-art style. Customize your drinks with the variety of garnishes and finish it off with the Cheers sentiment. Celebrations are always fun with a drink in hand! I can see making lots of these cards for my friends!

Stampin' Up! Cheers & Sips Celebration Fun Fold Card idea-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
Stampin' Up! Cheers & Sips Celebration Fun Fold Card idea-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
Stampin' Up! Chhers & Sips Fun Fold birthday card idea with Celebratory Sips Designer Series Paper-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
Stampin' Up! Cheers & Sips Fun Fold birthday card idea with Celebratory Sips Designer Series Paper-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
Stampin' Up! With You In Mind Fun Fold birthday card idea with Celebratory Sips Designer Series Paper-Jeanie Stark StampinUp

Floral Impressions Suite

Stampin' Up! Floral Impressions Suite Collection-visit juststampin.com for inspiration and ordering information-Jeanie Stark StampinUp

Suite collection includes one of each item listed below.

  • IMPRESSIONS ABLOOM PHOTOPOLYMER STAMP SET (10% off)
  • IMPRESSIONS ABLOOM DIES (10% off)
  • PRESSED FLOWERS EMBOSSING FOLDER
  • FLORAL IMPRESSIONS 12″ X 12″  DESIGNER SERIES PAPER
  • STRAWBERRY SLUSH & PRETTY IN PINK GEMS

Make a floral impression with the vibrant colors, pressed flower patterns, and lush greenery from this suite, inspired by the art of hand-pressed flowers!

Stampin' Up! Impressions Abloom Thank You card with the 2025-2027 In Colors-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
Stampin' Up! Impressions Abloom fun fold thank you card idea-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
Stampin' Up! Impressions Abloom fun fold thank you card idea-Jeanie Stark StampinUp

Beautiful Bokeh Suite (*Low Inventory)Stampin' Up! Beautiful Bokeh Suite Collcection-Buy One, Get One 50% off in June-visit juststampin.com for inspiration and more details-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
The Beautiful Bokeh Suite Collection includes:

  • BEAUTIFUL BUTTERFLIES PHOTOPOLYMER STAMP SET (10% off)
  • BEAUTIFUL BUTTERFLIES HYBRID EMBOSSING FOLDER (10% off)
  • BEAUTIFUL BOKEH 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 CM) DESIGNER SERIES PAPER
  • ITTY BITTY BOKEH MIX

Let the dappling light, fluttery butterfly wings, fun embellishments, and soft colors of the Beautiful Bokeh Suite Collection transform your paper crafts from ordinary to extraordinary! This suite is just what you need to create captivating gratitude, birthday, and all-occasion cards, scrapbook pages, gift tags, and more.

Stampin' Up! Beautiful Butterflies shaped fun fold card-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
Stampin' Up! Lovely Garden and Beautiful Butterflies Birthday fun fold card idea-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
Stampin' Up! note cards featuring the 2025-2027 In Colors and Blooming Phrases Stamp Set-Jeanie Stark StampinUp

Lovely Garden Suite
Stampin' Up! Lovely Garden Suite Collcection -Buy One, Get One 50% off in June-visit juststampin.com for inspiration and more details-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
The Lovely Garden Suite Collection includes:

  • THANKFUL GARDEN PHOTOPOLYMER STAMP SET (10% off)
  • THANKFUL GARDEN DIES (10% off)
  • THANKFUL GARDEN DECORATIVE MASKS (10% off)
  • LOVELY GARDEN 12″ X 12″ DESIGNER SERIES PAPER
  • FRESH FREESIA 1/8″ FAUX VELVET RIBBON
  • STARBURST SEQUINS

Let the Lovely Garden Suite Collection bring a variety of lovely floral detail to all your paper crafts. Turn the high-contrast flower or patterned paper into a card layer or scrapbook background and pair it with stamped and die-cut greenery. Create a unique floral feature using the decorative masks and stamped flowers. And don’t forget to finish off your crafts with some beautiful ribbon and embellishments! With a soft color palette and striking detail, this suite collection is perfect for springtime, shower, and all-occasion cards, tags, and more.

Stampin' Up! Gate fold thank you card idea with Lovely Garden and Bright Borders-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
I love the decorative masks included in the bundle/suite! They makes it so easy to create beautiful flowers like the one below!! I can’t wait to make they hydrangea next! Click on the image to view the original post.
Stampin' Up! Thanksful Garden Bundle fun fold thank you card idea for a friend-jeanie Stark StampinUp

You can mix and match products from any suite (stamp sets, dies, bundles, DSP, etc.) and take advantage of the Buy One, Get One 50% off!
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Have a great day! Thanks for stopping by!
Just Stampin’
Jeanie

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Shop My Favorite Suites… Buy One, Get One 50% off

Details:

  • All available suites and suite products from the 2025–2026 Annual Catalog and Online Exclusives are buy one, get one 50% off.
  • When you shop the sale, the 50% off discount will apply to the lower-priced item (for example, if you buy a suite collection and a stamp set from a suite, the suite would be full price, and the stamp set would be 50% off).
  • Suite collections are available if all items are in stock; if all items are not in stock, you can still shop the available suite products.
  • You don’t have to buy a suite and suite products all from the same suite collection for the discount to apply. You can buy any suite products from any suite.
  • The discount will appear in your cart once you’ve added two items within the sale parameters to your cart.
  • Products are available only while supplies last.

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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.

CLICK HERE TO SHOP STAMPIN’ UP!
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