Mystery Solved! Double Diamond Gate Fold Cards with Free PDF

Did you play along with my Mystery Monday Stampin’? If you followed the clues you would have created a Double Diamond Gate Fold card similar to these.
Mystery Solved!
Stampin' Up! Double Diamond Gatefold Card ideas with Floral Impressions, Painterly Pears, and Modern Christmas-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
I need to warn you…This fun fold is addicting!!!! I couldn’t stop making them! This card looks like it would be hard but it is actually quick & easy to create! The hardest part was deciding which (of the 7 cards I created) to share with you today! LOL I decided to choose 3 as each of these is a little different. (To be honest, one really can’t be called a “double diamond” as I went totally rogue!) *Remember- there’s no right or wrong way to do mystery stampin’!!!
Here’s a closer look at each of today’s cards.
Stampin' Up! Double Diamond Gatefold Thank you card idea with Impressions Abloom Stamp set & Floral Impressions Designer Series Paper-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
Let’s start with the Floral Impressions card. I stayed true to the mystery stamping clues for this card and created a special thank you card. I love how this fun fold card showcases both sides of the patterned paper and stands nicely for display!
Stampin' Up! Double Diamond Gatefold Thank you card idea with Impressions Abloom Stamp set & Floral Impressions Designer Series Paper-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
I have been blessed with great friends and family who have helped me immensely through my latest surgery (and two previous). Your prayers are appreciated that this one does the trick. It’s a long healing process and I am hoping that I get good news when I visit the doctor today!

I like that this card allows you to add several sentiments and still have room for a personal message. You could easily replace one of the “white” diamonds with DSP or a stamped image/die cut if you didn’t want another sentiment. I did lots of fussy cutting on my card. When I was little I loved paper dolls and I find fussy cutting very relaxing. (And I’ve had lots of time laying around lately to fussy cut! LOL) I used leftover pieces of DSP to cut the flowers. I added a few Charming Shimmer Faceted Dots and this card was done!
Stampin' Up! Double Diamond Gatefold Thank you card idea with Impressions Abloom Stamp set & Floral Impressions Designer Series Paper-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
My second card features the Painterly Pears Suite Collection! Stampin' Up! Double Diamond Gatefold card with Perfectly Pears Bundle & Painterly Pears Designer Series Paper-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
The Painterly Pears Suite is another favorite suite of mine! I plan to use this collection for my Thanksgiving cards this year. I Love the sentiments in the stamp set and especially love how the dies cut out some images from the gorgeous DSP!  The only fussy cutting I did on this card was the one pink pear which I adhered on top to bring more color to my focal image.
Stampin' Up! Double Diamond Gatefold card with Perfectly Pears Bundle & Painterly Pears Designer Series Paper-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
I used the Stylish Shapes Dies to cut the DSP in a diamond shape for my layers. I didn’t even need to add the white layer on the inside of my card. The DSP did all the work for me for this card!
Stampin' Up! Double Diamond Gatefold card with Perfectly Pears Bundle & Painterly Pears Designer Series Paper-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
My third card today is a classic example of how most cards evolve as I create. More often than not I don’t end up with what I first envisioned. Does that happen to you too?
Stampin' Up! Peace on Earth & Modern Christmas Gate Fold card-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
Instead of diamond layers I ending up punching circles. I tried the diamonds but it hid the trees in the middle section which I wanted to see. Also, the 3 trees I cut from the DSP just looked lost. I added some gold trim between the circles for a bit more glam! I used the Peace on Earth Stamp Set for my sentiments. I heat embossed one in gold and stamped the other in black.
Stampin' Up! Peace on Earth & Modern Christmas Gate Fold card-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
I like how it turned out with the circles and plan to experiment with some shaped dies as well.  This really is a FUN fun fold card!

Do you have a favorite card from today? I’d love to hear from you. Leave a comment below.

I would love for you to play along with my mystery stamping! Click on the PDF below and follow the clues. Then take a photo of your card and send an attachment to my email (j.stark@goeaston.net). I’d love to share your works of art on my Sunday Showcase!

Click HERE to download/print the Mystery Stampin’ PDF

Have a great day! Thanks for stopping by!
Just Stampin’
Jeanie
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Stampin' Up! Double Diamond Gatefold Thank you card idea with Impressions Abloom Stamp set & Floral Impressions Designer Series Paper-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
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Stampin' Up! Double Diamond Gatefold card with Perfectly Pears Bundle & Painterly Pears Designer Series Paper-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
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Stampin' Up! Peace on Earth & Modern Christmas Gate Fold card-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
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Two Quick & Easy Card Techniques with Two-Tone Cardstock!

You can make a stunning card quick & easy using Stampin’ Up! Two-Tone Cardstock and Black Ink!
Stampin' Up! Beautiful Gallery Fun Fold card idea with Two-Tone Cardstock-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
I love a monochromatic card. This simple fun fold showcases both the light and dark side of the two-tone cardstock.

The cardstock base measures 5 1/2″ x 12″ and is scored at 3″, 6 1/2″, and 10 1/2″.
Fold and burnish the score lines folding back and forth (mountain fold, valley fold, mountain fold). The image from Gallery Blooms is stamped in black ink and cut out with the coordinating die. I tied a bow and adhered it to the card with a Mini Glue Dot. The sentiment from Spotlight on Nature is cut out with a die from Unbounded Love and popped up with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

The two-tone cardstock has a white core which creates a unique look using the tearing technique.
Stampin' Up! Beautiful Gallery and Your Are Remarkable Fun Fold card idea with Two-Tone Cardstock-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
I folded the last score line in on the right side. I tore this piece along the edge to expose the white core (and beautiful texture) then adhered the piece to the inside of the card. The inside image is also from Gallery Blooms and the sentiment is from You Are Remarkable. It stands nicely for display.
Stampin' Up! Beautiful Gallery and You Are Reamrkable Fun Fold card idea with Two-Tone Cardstock-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
I added a panel on the inside for a handwritten message using one of the dies from Textured Notes.
Stampin' Up! Beautiful Gallery and Your Are Remarkable Fun Fold card idea with Two-Tone Cardstock-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
What do you think of the tearing technique? Have you tried it?

I really like to emboss two-tone cardstock. It’s quick & easy! I love how the embossing & sanding technique I used on the card below adds so much texture!
Stampin' Up! Wonderful Thoughts and Sunflower 3D Embossing Folder Thinking of You textured and blended Card Idea-jeanie Stark StampinUp
I used Calypso Coral Two-Tone Cardstock on the front of my card. I embossed it with the Sunflower 3D Embossing Folder then used my blending brush to add some Pecan Pie ink to the flower centers. After that I used a sanding block and gently rubbed over the front of the cardstock to expose the core. I don’t think my photo does this card justice as it really pops and is just bursting with texture!

There are so many different techniques you can do with two-tone cardstock. I am just getting started! I love to experiment and try new things. Do you have a favorite card/technique from today? I’d love to hear from you! Leave a comment below!

If you haven’t tried the two-tone cardstock, grab some today and save 20%!
I hope you are inspired to try the tearing technique and/or embossing & sanding.

Today is the last day to take advantage of the Two-Tone Cardstock Sale!
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The cardstock is available in all of Stampin’ Up’! exclusive colors…. plus a few assortment packs. You can purchase individual packs of your favorite colors or try one of the assorted packs.(I bought the assorted packs to get a feel for the paper and see which colors I may want full packs.) If you really like a certain pack of DSP, try the coordinating two-tone cardstock pack for even more creative possibilities. Each assorted pack coordinates with designer series paper from one of the suites. Save 20% Today! Just $9.60 (reg. $12.)

Here’s a look at assorted two-tone cardstock packs.
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Celebrate Together 12″ x 12″ Two-Tone Cardstock – 166653

Stampin' Up! Colors: Blackberry Bliss, Cloud Cover, Daffodil Delight, Fresh Freesia, Pool Party, Strawberry Slush-visit just stampin.com for handmade inspiration and ordering information-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
Colors: Blackberry Bliss, Cloud Cover, Daffodil Delight, Fresh Freesia, Pool Party, Strawberry Slush

Meant to Bee 12″ x 12″ Two-Tone Cardstock – 166626

Stampin' Up! Meant To be Two-Tone Cardstock-visit juststampin.com for handmade inspiration and ordering information-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
Colors: Bubble Bath, Old Olive, Petunia Pop, Pool Party

Memories in Bloom 12″ x 12″ Two-Tone Cardstock – 166715

Stampin' Up! Memories In Bloom Two-Tone Cardstock-visit juststampin.com for handmade inspiration and ordering information-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
Colors: Darling Duckling, Granny Apple Green, Petunia Pop, Secret Sea, Summer Splash, Timid Tiger

 Weekend Adventures 12″ x 12″ Two-Tone Cardstock – 167324

Stampin' Up! Weekend Adventures Two-Tone Cardstock-visit juststampin.com for handmade inspiration and ordering information-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
Colors: Basic Beige, Cajun Craze, Early Espresso, Misty Moonlight, Old Olive, Pecan Pie

 Turtle-y Sweet 12″ x 12″ Two-Tone Cardstock – 166712

Stampin' Up! Turtley Sweet Two-Tone Cardstock-visit juststampin.com for handmade inspiration and ordering information-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
Colors: Crushed Curry, Garden Green, Granny Apple Green, Petal Pink, Pool Party, Poppy Parade

Wildflower Celebrations 12″ x 12″ Two-Tone Cardstock – 166627

Stampin' Up! Wildflower Celebrations Two-Tone Cardstock-visit juststampin.com for handmade inspiration and ordering information-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
Colors: Blueberry Bushel, Old Olive, Peach Pie, Pretty in Pink, Pool Party, Soft Sea Foam

Everyday You & Me 12″ x 12″ (30.5 x 30.5 cm) Two-Tone Cardstock – 166631

Stampin' Up! Everyday You & me Two-Tone Cardstock-visit juststampin.com for handmade inspiration and ordering information-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
Colors: Gray Granite, Lost Lagoon, Old Olive, Pecan Pie, Pretty Peacock, Very Vanilla

Let me know if you have any questions or need help with a project!

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 Gallery and You Are Reamrkable Fun Fold card idea with Two-Tone Cardstock-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
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Stampin' Up! Wonderful Thoughts and Sunflower 3D Embossing Folder Thinking of You textured and blended Card Idea-jeanie Stark StampinUp
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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

www.juststampin.com
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.

Stampin' Up! Beautiful Butterflies Band Stand fun fold card idea with Thoughtful Journey Designer Series Paper-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
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Stampin' Up! You Are remarkable sunflower fun fold bandstand card idea-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
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