There’s something timeless and elegant about Lily of the Valley, and this birthday card beautifully captures that charm. With layers of lush greenery, delicate floral images, and a soft color palette, this card is perfect for celebrating someone special on their birthday.
The design begins with a refreshing Coastal Cabana card base layered with Basic Beige cardstock and a coordinating Lily of the Valley Designer Series Paper pattern. The botanical print provides a lovely backdrop while allowing the focal elements to shine.
To create dimension and visual interest, a Coastal Cabana square is turned on the diagonal to form a diamond shape. This simple design element helps draw the eye toward the center of the card and provides a foundation for the layered foliage.
The Lily of the Valley Bundle takes center stage with stamped and die-cut leaves arranged in varying shades of green. Layering the foliage creates depth and mimics the natural growth of the plant. The delicate Lily of the Valley blooms were stamped, die cut, lightly colored and layered over the leaves, creating a graceful focal point that stands out beautifully against the patterned background.
A touch of natural linen thread tied into a bow softens the design and adds texture without overwhelming the card. The sentiment, “Happiest Birthday Wishes!”, is featured on a simple label and tucked into the floral arrangement. A few coordinating embellishments provide the perfect finishing touch and add a subtle sparkle.
I also stamped a coordinating Lily of the Valley image inside the card, creating a polished look that carries the design from the exterior to the interior.
Step-by-step instructions …
What I love most about this card is how versatile it is. While it makes a beautiful birthday card, simply changing the sentiment would make it suitable for a variety of occasions including thank you cards, thinking of you cards, or even sympathy cards.
Thank you for stopping by today. I hope this project inspires you to pull out your favorite floral stamps and create something beautiful. If you recreate this card, I’d love to see your version!
Happy stamping!
P.S.
The June Kit-To-Go Class is now available for ordering. Visit the Classes To Go tab at the top of the post for information.
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.
One last reminder…
Don’t miss out on the discount on a variety of products containing the 2025-2027 In Colors. You can see all the products available on this page.
The card class theme for last month features the Friends of the Ocean bundle, and today’s project is a fun fold card. The card features the colorful Friends of the Ocean Designer Series Paper and the Ocean Friends Bundle. Using the designer series paper as inspiration, I knew the coordinating ink colors would be perfect for creating the stamped background for the die-cut crab. The cute crab is die-cut from the designer series paper! I love it when dies coordinate with images in designer paper. You will find details on recreating this card below.
Assembly Video
Cutting Dimensions: (all dimensions are in inches)
Melon Mambo Cardstock: 8 1/2 x 5 1/2; score at 2 1/8 & 4 1/4.
Lemon Lime Twist Cardstock: 6 1/2 x 4 1/4; score at 3 1/4
Friends of the Ocean Designer Series Paper: (Pattern 1) 4 x 5 1/4; (Pattern 2) 1 7/8 x 5 1/4; plus die-cut a crab from the designer series paper
Basic White Cardstock: 3 x 4 (2 pieces)
Note: the embellishments used on the card have been discontinued. For matching embellishments, use Stampin’ Blends to color light-colored embellishments.
Would you like to join the monthly fun? Each month, card classes are offered in-person, as well as, “class to go.” If you’re in the Lake Oconee area in Georgia, register and join me for class. And, the “class to go” option is perfect if you reside outside the area. The kit includes all the cardstock, designer series paper, die cuts, and embellishments needed to recreate four projects. Additionally, envelopes for card projects are sent with the kit. You will need the stamp set, inks and adhesives to complete the projects (or substitute with a set already owned). For information on the upcoming classes, click here.
Today’s card inspiration features the beautiful Mixed Media Florals Suite. The suite is an Online Exclusive offered by Stampin’ Up! Products in the suite consist of two stamp bundles, Designer Series Paper (DSP), a 3-D embossing folder, and embellishments. The beautiful inspiration card below uses most of the products in the suite and is one of four cards from the February 2025 class featuring the Mixed Media Florals Product Suite.
Want to create this card? The assembly video, cut dimensions and product materials list are below to help you.
Cut Dimensions:
Petal Pink cardstock: 4 1/4″ x 11″ (score/fold at 5 1/2″ for card base)
Granny Apple Green cardstock: 4 1/8″ x 5 3/8″ (2 pieces – layering panels); 5″ x 4″ (die cut – place die on angle)
Basic White: 4″ x 5 1/4″ (2 pieces)
Basic White Thick: 3 1/2″ x 5 1/4″ (stamping/die cut)
On March 1, more cards from the class featuring the Mixed Media Florals Suite will be shared. The post will include not one but two cards! Be sure to subscribe so you are notified when it’s available.
Reminder:
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Today’s post features a hello greeting card using the Citrus Blooms Bundle and the Mediterranean Blooms Designer Series Paper from the 2024-2025 Annual Catalog from Stampin’ Up! This is one of the July card class projects from the “Flowers & Blooms” class. All cards contain flowers or flower blooms.
This card highlights the beautiful Mediterranean Blooms designer series paper. The oranges and orange blossoms from the designer paper have a coordinating die. I just love it when there’s a die to cut beautiful images!
Notice the layering panel highlighting the citrus and blooms. A double cut using the Citrus Blooms die creates a smaller panel. The technique to create the top layering panel is shown in the assembly video.
Assembly Video for Citrus Blooms Hello Card
Cut Dimensions:
Night of Navy Cardstock – 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″; score/fold at 4 1/4″ for card base; optional 1/4″ x 2″ strip for additional sentiment
Mediterranean Blooms Designer Series Paper: Navy Piece 5 1/4″ x 4″; stem of 3 oranges for die cut
Mossy Meadow Cardstock – scrap to die cut leaves
Basic White Cardstock – (2 pieces) 4″ x 5 1/4″
Reminders:
Class To Go Options are available. The theme for August is “WOW” cards. The cards are four different fun fold designs using different stamp bundles. The bundles are Changing Leaves, Iconic Imagery, Season of Green & Gold and Latte Love. Information can be found here.
Next week, I’ll share another of the Flowers & Bloom cards.
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