The focus of the August 2025 card class was all about fun folds. And today, I’m excited to share one of my favorites—the Painterly Pears fun fold card. I’ve named this design the “Side Cascade Accordion Fold.” There may be an “official” name out there, but I decided to call it what I see (LOL).
This unique fold really makes the Painterly Pears Designer Series Paper shine. It pairs beautifully with the Perfectly Pears Bundle. The layered panels give the card extra dimension and movement, while the side cascading design adds a touch of elegance and surprise when the card is opened.
Whether you’re looking to showcase gorgeous patterned paper or simply want to try something new, this fold is a fun way to elevate your cardmaking.
Below you’ll find video step-by-step instructions and the cutting measurements so you can create your own Side Cascade Accordion Fold card at home.
Cutting and Scoring Dimensions:
Old Olive Cardstock: 11″ x 4-1/4″ score at 2-1/2″, 3-3/4″, 6-3/4″ and 8-1/4″
Secret Sea Cardstock: 2 pieces @ 4″ x4″; 1 piece 2-1/2″ x 4″; 4-1/4″ x 1-1/2″ for die cut
Painterly Pears Designer Series Paper:
Pattern One 3-3/4″ x 3-3/4″ and 2-1/4″ x 3-3/4″
Pattern Two 3-3/4″ x 3-3/4″ and 6″ x 2-1/4″ for envelope flap (opt)
plus pieces to die cut – Pear, Stem with Leaves, Flowers
Scrap of Basic White to stamp/die cut sentiment
Have you tried fun folds in your cardmaking? I’d love to hear which ones are your favorites!
Thanks for stopping by and have fun being creative!
Today’s card is a double flap fun fold. It features the Cheers & Sips Stamp Set. The card also features the Celebratory Sips Designer Series Paper. Our June card class used the Celebratory Sips Suite for their projects. This double flap fold is a fantastic way to showcase the designer series paper. The design was inspired by fellow demonstrator, Connie Stewart. It’s a fun design that can be used horizontally, as seen below, or turned vertically. Watch the video to see how easy it is to create this fun card! card.
Cut Dimensions for a Double Flap Fun Fold:
Strawberry Slush Cardstock: 5 1/2″ x 4 1/4″ (card base); 3 3/4″ x 2 3/4″ (on 3 3/4″ side score at 1/2″); 4 1/4″ x 3 1/4″ (on 4 1/4″ side score at 1/2″)
Pretty in Pink Cardstock: 5 1/4″ x 4″ (layering panel)
Basic White Cardstock: 5″ x 3 3/4″ (inside layering panel); 2 3/4″ x 2 3/4″ (die cut)
Celebratory Sips Designer Series Paper: 3 1/2 x 3″ (2 pieces); 3″ x 2 1/2″ (2 Pieces); fussy cut desired small beverages for the card front
NOTE: If using a directional design pattern of Designer Series Paper, check direction before cutting. When using the All Around It Dies – count from the largest to the smallest, number 7 size die was used to cut the circle. The All Around It dies are on the Last Chance list. If unavailable, substitute with the Stylish Shapes circle dies or other shapes you may own.
Assembly Video
For more ideas on using the Celebratory Sips Product Suite, check out the Peach State Stampers tutorial with six project ideas. You can find the Peach State Stampers tutorials, here.
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November is here and it’s not too early to start thinking of Christmas cards. Last month’s card class theme, All About Christmas, celebrated the upcoming season. One of the cards from the class is a beautiful fun fold card featuring the Sentimental Wishes Bundle. Not only does this card feature the bundle but it also highlights the gorgeous Sentimental Christmas Designer Series Paper (DSP). See the stocking and bow on the card front, it’s die cut from the DSP. I am giving you fair warning – you’ll be cutting lots of pieces for layering! But it’s the multiple layers that make this fun fold even more special. So, my suggestion is to cut multiples of the layering panels for several cards at once. If your time is limited, you’ll have everything prepped to assemble at your leisure.
You’ll find an assembly video and the cutting dimensions below the card’s photo.
Assembly Video
Cut and Score Dimensions for the Sentimental Wishes Fun Fold Card
Shaded Spruce Cardstock:
card base – 11” x 5 1/2” score at 1 3/4”, 3 1/2”, 5 1/4” & 7”
folding panel – 6 1/2” x 3 1/8” score at 3 1/4”
Basic Beige Cardstock:
one piece – 3 3/4” x 5”
4 pieces – 1 3/8″ x 5 1/8″
2 pieces – 3″ x 2 7/8″
Sentimental Christmas Designer Series Paper
4 pieces pattern one – 1 1/4″ x 5″;
pattern two – 2 7/8″ x 2 3/4″;
stocking & bow to die cut
Reminder:
Class To Go Options are available. The theme for this month is “A Little More Christmas” (the deadline for ordering is November 11.) In December, the class is featuring the beautiful Marbled Elegance Suite Collection. You can find details on each of the class options in the CLASSES TO GO section.
My next post will feature another of the cards from the “All About Christmas” class so be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss out!
Presenting a double box fun fold card using products in the Season of Green & Gold Suite Collection. This is project four of Christmas in July 2024. The Season of Green & Gold Suite Collection is an Online Exclusive product from Stampin’ Up! Using the coordinating two stamp bundles in the suite along with the gorgeous Seasons of Green & Gold Designer Series Paper makes it easy to create a beautiful card. The double box fun fold card design is perfect, especially for special cards. The design allows recipients to easily stand the card for display. Even better, the card folds flat allowing it to be inserted into a basic envelope for mailing.
Adding a cardstock panel to the card back allows for additional sentiment and signing of the card.
Cut Dimensions for the Season of Green & Gold Double Box Fun Fold Card:
Season of Green & Gold Designer Series Paper: print for card base – 3 1/2″ x 3 3/4″; 1″ x 3 3/4″; 1/2″ x 3 3/4″ (cut 2 pieces); 3″ x 3 1/4″; 3″ x 1/2″
Season of Green & Gold Designer Series Paper: pieces for die cuts (bells, leaves)
Mossy Meadow Cardstock: piece one – 9 3/8″ x 4 1/4″ score at 3/8″; 1 3/8″; 2 7/8″ and 3 7/8″. piece two – 5 1/8″ x 3 1/2″ score at 3/8″ and 1 3/8″
Very Vanilla Cardstock: 4″ x 3/4″ (cut 2 pieces); 4″ x 1 1/4″; 4″ x 3 3/4″; 3 1/4″ x 3 1/2″; 3 1/4″ x 3/4″; 2 1/2″ x 1 1/2″ for sentiment; 5 1/4″ x 4″ back panel
Textured Metallic Specialty Paper: 4″ x 2 3/4″
Vellum – scraps for pine needles die cut
Assembly Video For Season of Green & Gold Double Box Fold Card
This is the last of Christmas in July 2024 but not the end of Christmas projects! Of course, I’ll add more holiday themed projects over the upcoming months. Look for lots of creative ideas using more Online Exclusives and annual catalog products.
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Check back on Wednesday, July 31 for a project idea from the July card class themed “Flowers & Blooms.”
It’s been a month since last posting! Where has time gone? Even though I haven’t taken the time to post, it doesn’t mean that I’ve not been crafting. Actually, I’ve been spending more time crafting than doing lots of other things. So today, I decided it was “computer time” and I’ve been busy outlining my posts for the next few weeks.
Now on to today’s card! It’s a book fold card featuring the Perennial Lavender Product Suite. The product suite features two stamp/die bundles – Perennial Postage and Painted Lavender. In addition, the suite features the Perennial Lavender Designer Series Paper and two different embellishments. For the February monthly card class, the cards all featured products from the suite. In addition, word sentiments from the Thoughtful Moments Hybrid Embossing Folder was incorporated on several of the projects. In the assembly video below, I also demonstrate how to use the hybrid embossing folder along with recreating the card.
Cut Dimensions for the Perennial Lavender Book Fold Card:
Starry Sky Cardstock: 4-1/4″ x 11″, score at 5-1/2″ & 6-3/4″; scrap piece for behind sentiment
Basic White Cardstock: (2 pcs) 4-1/8″ x 4-1/8″; 1-1/8″ x 4-1/8″
Perennial Lavender Designer Series Paper: 1″ x 4″; 4″ x 4″
Lost Lagoon and Highland Heather Cardstocks: scrap pieces for die cuts
For the Thoughtful Moments Hybrid Embossing Folder: Basic White Cardstock: 6″ x 6″
Assembly Video and Demonstration on using the Thoughtful Moments Hybrid Embossing Folder
The February class features four different cards using the Perennial Lavender Product Suite. The additional cards are scheduled to post over the next several weeks (I promise! the posts are already completed!!!). So, be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss out on the various cards designed using this gorgeous product suite.
Margaret’s Customer Loyalty Program:
Thank you for shopping with me. Be sure to track your orders on my Customer Loyalty form.
Download the form (Customer Loyalty Form) for program details and start tracking your orders. Just a reminder: for orders over $150 you’ll also receive rewards from Stampin’ Up! You can order by clicking this link: Margaret’s Online Store. (please confirm that it says you’re shopping with Margaret Knight) Again, thank you for placing your order with me. I truly appreciate your business.
Are you ready for another holiday card? This fun fold design features the Horse & Sleigh Bundle and the One Horse Open Sleigh Designer Series Paper to create a beauty card. The fun fold is what I call an accordion step card. Can you think of a better name?
When I first saw the Horse & Sleigh Bundle, I knew that I “had to have” it! The products are not found in the catalogs but are Online Exclusive Products. When visiting my online store, check out the Online Exclusive tab. With the designs in the One Horse Open Sleigh paper, there are numerous backgrounds that can be created. This is one of the cards from the September card class. If you’d like to order my future class kits, just send me an email and I’ll send you information on my upcoming classes.
Cut & Score:
Lost Lagoon Cardstock 5-1/2″ x 11″, score at 4-1/4″, 8-1/2″ and 9-3/4″ for card base
One Horse Open Sleigh Designer Series Paper: 5-1/8″ x 4-1/8″ for base panel and 5-1/8″ x 1-1/8″ for front fold panel
Thick Basic White Cardstock: 5-1/2″ x 2-3/4″ to stamp horse & carriage
Basic White Cardstock: 5-1/4″ x4″ for interior; scrap for sentiment
Assembly Video for the Horse & Sleigh Fun Fold Card
There will be some lucky recipients on my Christmas card list this year!
You can order the supplies needed to create this card in the Project Materials section at the bottom of this post.
Margaret’s Customer Loyalty Program:
Thank you for shopping with me. Be sure to track your orders on my Customer Loyalty form.
Download the form (Customer Loyalty Form) for program details and start tracking your orders. Just a reminder: for orders over $150 you’ll also receive rewards from Stampin’ Up! You can order by clicking this link: Margaret’s Online Store. (please confirm that it says you’re shopping with Margaret Knight) Again, thank you for placing your order with me. I truly appreciate your business.
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