Craft Roulette Episode 292 – Encouragement Card

This week’s Craft Roulette challenge (Episode 292) was such a fun one! The parameters were:

• Project: Encouragement Card

• Colors: Sophisticated (I chose Pink, Black, and Grey)

• Element: House Pet

• Random: Thread or Twine

I love how these prompts work together to inspire creativity in unexpected ways. For my encouragement card, I used a heartwarming sentiment from the Label Me Grateful stamp set — perfect for lifting someone’s spirits. The sentiment is stamped on the smallest die from the Perennial Postage die set, which added just the right touch of detail.

To represent the House Pet element, I included a sweet dog image on the front of my card. It pairs beautifully with the soft pink tones and elegant greys for that sophisticated look.

A Simple Bookbinding Fun Fold

I decided to make a Bookbinding Card, one of my favorite simple fun folds. These are quick to create and work for any occasion!

Here are the measurements if you’d like to try one yourself:

• Start with a half sheet of cardstock measuring 4 1/4" x 11".

• Score at 4 1/4" and 5 1/2".

• Designer paper sizes: 1" x 4" and 3 3/4" x 3 3/4".

• The front panel is layered on a 4" x 4" piece of cardstock.

• You’ll also need a 4" x 4" piece for the inside (for your message).

After scoring, glue the 1 1/4" hinge section shut to create the “book binding” edge. Then attach your panels and embellish as desired. I tucked a bit of black twine under the sentiment to meet the “thread or twine” parameter and to add some subtle texture.

Final Thoughts

This card came together beautifully — a great reminder that encouragement cards don’t have to be complicated to be meaningful.

If you haven’t checked out Craft Roulette yet, you should! It airs every Friday evening at 6:10 PM Central Time on YouTube, and it’s such a fun way to stretch your creativity and think outside your crafty box.

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Supplies Used:

• Label Me Grateful Stamp Set

• Perennial Postage Dies

• Cardstock: Pretty In Pink, Basic Black, Basic White

• Designer Series Paper: Retired

• Black Twine

• Dog Image Stamp: Bella & Friends (Retired)

Card Type: Bookbinding Fold
Theme: Encouragement

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🎉 Birthday Card with Flip Flaps for My Granddaughter! 💖

I had so much fun creating a special birthday card for my granddaughter using Flip Flaps! If you haven’t tried these before, you’re missing out on one of the most fun and interactive additions to your crafting toolkit.

What Are Flip Flaps?

Flip Flaps are exactly what they sound like—flaps that flip to reveal extra photos, sentiments, or designs! They come with a self-adhesive strip, which means you can attach them anywhere on your card or scrapbook page.

Flip Flaps are:

• ✅ Photo safe – so your memories last for years to come.

• ✅ Protective – they help keep your photos and embellishments safe.

• ✅ Interactive – turning your project into a fun, layered experience!

They come 12 to a pack, and you can choose from 4 different sizes and orientations, depending on your design needs.

My Project Details ✂️

For this card, I used:

• Two 4" x 6" Flip Flaps

• One 4" x 4" Flip Flap

• A 5" x 7" card base (standard A7 size)

I attached the Flip Flaps to the top right side of my card using their built-in adhesive strip—so easy! Once they were in place, I was able to tuck in some sweet photos, birthday sentiments, and a few decorative papers to make it truly personal.

Why I Loved This Project 💕

This was such a fun and meaningful project to make! The interactive element made the card feel extra special, and it gave me room to include more photos and messages than a traditional flat card.

And since this was a special two-digit birthday for my granddaughter, I wanted to create something she could treasure and look back on for years to come.

If you’re looking for a way to add more joy, dimension, and interaction to your cards or scrapbook layouts, I highly recommend giving Flip Flaps a try!

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CASE-ing Tuesday #536 with the Branching Out Bundle 🌿

 Hi everyone!

I’m excited to share my latest projects for the CASE-ing Tuesday Sketch Challenge #536! If you’re not familiar, CASE-ing Tuesday is a fun Facebook challenge group that chooses a Stampin’ Up!® sample sketch every two weeks—complete with measurements—to inspire your creativity.

This week, I used the beautiful Branching Out Bundle to create two nature-inspired cards, both with slightly different takes on the sketch (I even flipped the design for my second one!).

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🍃 Card One – Nests of Winter & Birch Texture

For my first card, I started with a background layer from the Nests of Winter Designer Series Paper Pack, which I embossed using the Birch Embossing Folder for a subtle woodland texture.

The little bird was carefully cut from one of the DSP sheets—it adds such a sweet, natural touch!

I stamped the branch in Early Espresso, the fir tufts in Shaded Spruce, and added pinecones die-cut from Pecan Pie cardstock. The berries are in Real Red, and the pine tufts are Shaded Spruce for that rich, wintery depth.

This card feels cozy and festive—perfect for the upcoming holiday season!

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🌲 Card Two – Peaceful Greenery with a Twist

For my second card, I decided to invert the sketch for a fresh look. The background layer is embossed with the Peaceful Greenery Embossing Folder on Mossy Meadow cardstock, which gives such gorgeous texture and tone-on-tone elegance.

I used Mossy Meadow and Pecan Pie to stamp the images directly on the Basic Beige die-cut from the Branching Out Dies—a perfect neutral for highlighting stamped details.

The sentiment banner features two brand-new Online Exclusive products available starting November 4th:

• 🏷️ Banner Sayings Stamp Set

• 🎉 Three Banner Punch

Both are absolute must-haves! I can already tell these will become regulars in my craft lineup—you’ll be seeing them again soon.

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💌 Join the Fun!

If you haven’t joined the CASE-ing Tuesday Facebook group, I highly recommend it! The sketches are inspiring, the community is welcoming, and it’s a great way to stretch your creative muscles.

Thanks for stopping by today! I’d love to know—which card do you like best, the embossed Winterly Bird or the peaceful greenery version? Drop a comment below and let me know!

Until next time, happy stamping!
💚
Jean Addis

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Card Chaos Episode 18 – Mixed Media Challenge With Perfectly Pears

This week’s Card Chaos theme was Mixed Media — and let me tell you, that is totally not in my wheelhouse! Mixed Media combines two or more different materials into a single artwork, and while that usually feels a bit out of my comfort zone, I decided to jump in and give it a go.

I started with a Mossy Meadow layer embossed with the Peaceful Greenery folder for rich texture. On top of that, I added a grid design paper from the Painterly Pears pack. Using a leaf stencil and a Blender Brush with Mossy Meadow ink, I brought in even more depth and dimension.

For the sentiment, I punched a piece of Basic Beige cardstock with the Modern Oval Punch, then dipped the edges in VersaMark and heat embossed them with gold embossing powder for a touch of shine. The pear and flowers, also from Painterly Pears, were fussy cut and layered for extra interest. I finished it off with Linen Thread tied neatly at the top.

Even though Mixed Media isn’t something I usually do, I really like how this card turned out! Sometimes stepping outside your comfort zone brings surprising results.

🕖 Card Chaos airs Mondays at 7 PM Eastern on my YouTube channel. The challenge? Create a themed card in just 15 minutes! Mine took a little longer this time — but now I’m inspired to dabble in Mixed Media more often.

 

Craft Roulette Episode 290 – Bright Colors for a Happy Hello 🌼🐝

I’m excited to share my submission for Craft Roulette Episode 290! The wheel spun up some fun parameters this week, and I loved how this cheerful card came together.

Episode 290 Parameters:

• Project: Card for a Friend 💌

• Colors: Bright Colors (I chose Azure Afternoon, Daffodil Delight, and Granny Apple Green from the Brights Color Family)

• Element: Happy (my sentiment says “happy hello”)

• Random: Partial Image (the flowers on the blue paper are partial images)

This is one of my favorite easy card designs—it’s perfect for using up paper scraps!

My card base is a top-fold Daffodil Delight, and the 5-1/4" x 4" Basic White layer is embossed with the Gathering Leaves Embossing Folder for some lovely texture.

Each of the three DSP strips measures 4-1/2" x 1-1/2" and comes from the Brights 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper Pack. The bee and sentiment are from the Choose Happy Stamp Set, stamped in Tuxedo Black Memento Ink on a Stylish Shapes die-cut circle. I colored the bee with Dark Daffodil Delight and Azure Afternoon Stampin’ Blends.

The image is popped up with Stampin’ Dimensionals on an Azure Afternoon piece punched with the To The Point Label Punch. The Granny Apple Green leaves are die-cut using pieces from the Hugs Abloom and Abundant Joy Paper Pumpkin Add-On die sets.

This card will definitely brighten my friend’s day — and it was so fun to make!

If you haven’t watched Craft Roulette yet, I highly recommend it! It airs Friday evenings on YouTube at 6:10 p.m. Central Time. It’s a great way to stretch your creativity and step outside your crafty comfort zone.

✨ Thanks for stopping by — I hope this inspires you to make a bright, happy card for someone special today!

 

Card Chaos Episode 17 – Spooky Dutch Door Card Plus FREE Shipping Coming

Today’s card was created for Card Chaos, Episode 17, where the guideline was Spooky! I decided to make my last Halloween card of the year—and yes, it’s another Dutch Door Card (I just can’t get enough of this fun fold!). You can find the measurements on yesterday’s blog post if you’d like to give it a try.

All of the paper, tags, and punch-outs came from the Spooky Sweet Designer Series Paper Pack. I layered them onto a 4 1/4" x 3 1/2" piece of Basic Black, which I embossed with the Plaster Painting Embossing Folder for that perfectly eerie texture. The “Spooky” sentiment is from the Spooky Halloween stamp set, and I added two creepy spiders from a past Paper Pumpkin kit for just the right amount of Halloween creepiness.

To finish it off, I sprinkled on a few Shimmer Star Foam Stickers—they catch the light beautifully and add the perfect touch of sparkle. ✨

All of these products are still available in the Online Exclusives section of my Stampin’ Up! Online Store. While it’s a bit late to order for this Halloween, I highly recommend grabbing them now so you’ll be all set for next year’s spooky season.

🎃 Bonus Tip: Stampin’ Up! is offering FREE Shipping on orders of $75 or more (before tax and Stampin’ Rewards) for three days only—October 22, 23, and 24!

Don’t miss out on this great time to stock up on paper, ink, and all your crafting favorites!

 

Craft Roulette Episode 289 – Dutch Door Halloween Card 🎃

This week’s Craft Roulette Challenge (#289) was such a fun one! The parameters were:

• Project: Dutch Door

• Colors: Bird Feeder (I chose pink for petunias, yellow for finches, and a robin’s reddish-orange)

• Element: October (I went with a Halloween theme)

• Random: Polka Dots (brought back my trusty Swiss Dots Embossing Folder)

For my card, I started with a Petunia Pop card base (8 ½” x 11”), folded at 4 ¼” just like a standard A2 card. To create the Dutch Door Fold, I trimmed the front panel at 2 ¾” and cut up the fold to remove the top section.

On the lower flap, I added a house image from the Spooky Sweet Designer Series Paper Pack, layered on a Basic Blackpiece measuring 4 3/8” x 3 ½”. The cute die cuts and sentiment inside are all from the Spooky Sweet Bundle.

To finish it off, I stamped the adorable cat on the envelope in Petunia Pop—the perfect final touch!

This was such a fun card to make, and I loved how all the parameters came together.
If you haven’t watched Craft Roulette, tune in Friday evenings at 6:10pm Central on YouTube—it’s always a creative adventure, and you never know what the wheel will bring!