Stampin’ Up! Birthday Celebration for the Fun Fold Blog Hop

Welcome to the Fun Folds Blog Hop with Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrators!!

Hi, Stampers! Fun folds make every handmade card extra special, and today’s blog hop is FULL of great ideas! Whether you’re looking for a unique way to surprise someone or just want to try something new, you’re in for a treat. I’ve teamed up with very creative SU demonstrators to bring you a lineup of creative, must-try designs.

I love fun fold cards, but sometimes all that extra space can feel like too much! That’s why I’m obsessed with how easy it was to create this one using Stampin’ Up’s Wildflower Birthday designer paper and ephemera images. The Birthday Celebration stamp set and coordinating dies made finishing touches effortless—and suddenly, endless creativity felt totally manageable!

My Secrets!

Let’s start with the card base…

• Firstly, I used this Mixed Up Craft tutorial to create this 6×6 card. I love her cards but the instructions were not easy to follow, so I organized the measurements to make it easier for you (and me later).
• Card Base with Cardstock #1
  • Card Back: 6 x 5-1/2
  • Main Card Base: 8 x 5-1/2 and scored at 5, 7
  • Front of the Card Base: 6 x 2
  • Base Support (on bottom of the card base): 3 x 1, scored at 1/2″ on both sides
• Panel for front of the large Card Base:
  • Cardstock #2: 5-1/4 x 4-3/4
  • DSP: 5 x 4
• Pop-Up Panel:
  • Cardstock #1: 5-1/4 x 4-1/2 and scored at 1/4, 1-1/4, 4-1/4 on 5-1/4 side
  • Cardstock #2: 4-1/4 x 2-3/4
  • DSP: 4 x 2-1/2
• Front Bottom Panel:
  • Cardstock #1: 6 x 2
  • Cardstock #2: 5-3/4 x 1-3/4
  • DSP: 5-1/2 x 1-1/2
• Optional Panels:
  • Top of Pop-Up Panel: 4-1/4 x 3/4
  • Under the Pop-Up: 5-1/4 x 1-3/4
• Back of the Card (Stand):
  • Cardstock #1: 5-1/4 x 5-7/8, and scored at 2-5/8
  • Optional: DSP: 5-7/8 x 2-9/16 (2)

Now, the FUN Part!

• OK, I cut all of the papers and had a good time putting them all together. It’s pretty straight forward but the video on Sam’s blog post was very helpful.
• Then, all I really had to do was decorate it with the beautiful ephemera from the Wildflower Birthday designer paper and add the Birthday Celebration sentiments to add the message. So, I stamped the “Make a wish” with Blueberry Bushel ink for the pop-up panel. Then, I cut it out with the new Framed Scenes oval dies.
• After that, I cut out the “Happy Birthday” from the Wanted to Say dies, popping it up with foam adhesive that I also cut with the same die.
• Since some of the ephemera has gold highlights, I thought the Heart Sequins would be a nice touch to finish the front of the card.

Then, on the back…

• This area is “extra” since you can get the card to stand without the back easel stand, but I thought it would be more fun to add some details and a great place for a personal message.
• So, I cut and adhered the DSP to the two areas then stamped the “hooray” in Blueberry Bushel ink and cut it out with the oval Framed Scenes die.
• Ever had a crafty project turn into a cover-up mission? That’s exactly what happened when an ink smudge mysteriously appeared after I had already adhered everything to the card base. (WHY does this always happen when it’s too late to fix it easily?! 😂) So, I did what any creative would do—I added some extra flowers and leaves, and voilà! Now it looks totally intentional. The tiny ink smudge was truly a gift to make this card even better.
• Have you ever had to “decorate your way out” of a mistake? Tell me your best crafting cover-up stories in the comments!

Now, head to the Lineup below to see even more fun fold inspiration!

Check out the lineup below and hop along to see all the inspiration! Let me know which fun fold catches your eye—I’d love to hear what you’re excited to try next!

Lineup

1. Karen Finkle
2. Lisa Ann Bernard
3. Debbie Mageed <<You are HERE!
4. Su Mohr
5. Kathi Ondus
6. Mary Deatherage
7. Sue Jackson
8. Tara Carpenter
9. Beth McCullough
10. Maria Mench

I’m sharing my card with these challenges:

1. 613 Avenue Create
2. A Place To Start
3. Crafty Catz
4. Ellibelle’s Crafty Wednesday
5. Pammie’s Inky Pinkies Challenges
6. The Paper Funday
7. A Perfect Time to Craft
8. Try It On Tuesday

So, what do you think of my card today? I love hearing from you!

Please leave a comment if you have any questions or comments about my project today.

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If you enjoyed my project today, please be sure to…

• Firstly, visit my Gallery and Fun Fold Gallery for lots of ideas, and…
• Enter the Creative Creases Challenge HERE with any fun fold card!
• Then, complete this contact information to receive a birthday card from me!
• Also, follow me on Pinterest
• You can see My Secret Sale HERE
• Finally, you find out what’s new with SU HERE

My project supply list.

Want to place an order through me? Use the Demonstrator Locator to find me under “Debbie Mageed, Illinois” to place an order if you don’t already have a demonstrator. Your support is greatly appreciated!

Birthday Celebration Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [164592] $19.00	Birthday Celebration Bundle (English) [164599] $41.25	Wildflower Birthday 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper & Sticker Sheet (English) [166620] $21.00	Pretty In Pink 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [163793] $11.50
Blueberry Bushel Classic Stampin' Pad [147138] $9.00	Wanted To Say Dies [161594] $39.00	Framed Scenes Dies [165396] $19.00	Adhesive Backed Heart Sequins [164920] $8.50

Thanks for Scrolling to the End!

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