Spooky Sweet Panel Card For Card Chaos Episode 9

 

Panel Card for Card Chaos, Episode 9 🎃✨

I had so much fun playing along with Card Chaos, Episode 9! This creative (and slightly chaotic!) show was created by one of my Craft Roulette friends, Irene Smith, and this was my very first time participating.

Card Chaos airs Mondays on YouTube at 6pm Central Time. Irene sets the theme ahead of time, and then she and a guest take turns creating a card in just 15 minutes. This week’s guest was Vicki Ruta from the UK, and the theme was Fun Fold.

Since I wanted something quick to put together, I decided to make another Panel Card—and I actually finished right at the 15-minute mark (whew!).

For my card, I used paper from the Spooky Sweet 12" x 12" Designer Series Paper pack. The adorable Dracula and the back sentiment came from the Spellbinders 13 Days of Craftoween Box. To finish it off, I added a few Shimmer Star Foam Stickers. I definitely would have added more embellishments if time allowed, but I think it turned out super cute as is. 🦇⭐

What I love most about Card Chaos is the challenge—it really pushes you to craft under pressure, and I had a blast. There are also Card Chaos Facebook and Instagram groups where participants can share their creations, which makes it even more fun to see everyone’s take on the theme.

If you’d like to try making this Panel Card Fun Fold, here are the measurements:

• Card Base: 8 ½" x 5 ½", scored at 2" and 3 1/8" on both sides

• Middle Panel: 5 ¼" x 2"

• Side Panels: 5 ¼" x 1 ¾"

• Optional Accent Panels: 5 ¼" x ⅞" (to layer on the sides of the middle panel)

• Back Middle Panel (Basic White): 5 ¼" x 2" (perfect spot for your greetings)

You can also decorate the back of the card if you’d like to carry the design all the way around.

This challenge definitely stretched my creativity—and I can’t wait to play along again!

Branching Out Card For Craft Roulette Episode 281

Craft Roulette Episode 281 – My Project Share

This week’s Craft Roulette (Episode 281) parameters were:

• Project: 4" x 6" Card

• Colors: Coffee Aisle

• Element: From a Tree

• Random: Outside The Line

I started with a 4" x 6" Basic Beige base card. For the first layer, I used Blending Brushes with Basic White and Early Espresso ink over the Darling Duckling Embossing Folder in the Birch Wood design, giving it a warm, rustic background.

The next two layers feature the two largest dies from the new Branching Out Die Set. To bring in both the color and tree element parameters, I added a piece of Painterly Pears Designer Paper. The sentiment, also from the Branching Out Bundle, is offset slightly to one side, fulfilling the “Outside the Line” random parameter.

For extra detail, I tucked in pretty leaves from the Perfectly Pears Die Set and embellished the card with three yellow Low Profile Sparkle Dots. To finish, I added a dragonfly from the Adhesive Baked Dragonflies & Birds embellishment pack, giving the project a final touch of charm.

Craft Roulette is always such a fun challenge, and I love how the unique parameters inspire new ideas each week. Be sure to tune in every Friday at 6:10pm Central on YouTube and see what you can create!

 

Floral Charm Panel Card – A Fall-Inspired Fun Fold

Today, I’m sharing a Panel Card I created using the Floral Charm Designer Series Paper on a Timid Tiger card base. The rich orange and burgundy tones instantly reminded me of fall—warm, cozy, and full of seasonal charm.

To bring everything together, I paired the paper with the Charming Day Bundle for both the sentiment and floral die cuts. The sentiment itself was cut with the Stylish Shapes Die Set, adding that perfect finishing touch.

One of the things I love about this Panel Card is how versatile it is—it stands up beautifully for display, yet folds flat for easy mailing.

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

• Card Base: 8 ½" x 5 ½", scored at 2" and 3 1/8" on both sides

• Middle Panel: 5 ¼" x 2"

• Side Panels: 5 ¼" x 1 ¾"

• Optional Accent Panels: 5 ¼" x ⅞" (to add to the sides of the middle panel)

• Back Middle Panel (Basic White): 5 ¼" x 2" (perfect for writing your greetings)

You can also decorate the back of the card if you’d like to carry the design all the way around.

This fun fold is such an easy way to make a big statement. The bold fall colors, layered textures, and striking fold really make this card a standout piece. I hope you’ll give the Panel Card a try—it’s simple, fun, and so rewarding when you see it all come together!

 

Craft Roulette Episode 280 – Thinking of You Card

This week’s Craft Roulette challenge (Episode 280) had some fun parameters to work with:

• Project: Thinking of You

• Colors: Hometown (I chose blue, yellow, brown, and grey for the birds that remind me of home)

• Element: Cup or Glass (window has glass in it)

• Random: Add a doodle (I added a little doodle to each corner of the card!)

For my design, I used a small piece of the Nests of Winter Designer Series Paper—one of my all-time favorites! The colorful birds are so detailed, and many of them can even be fussy cut for extra versatility. The pretty bird scene was placed behind a window die to tie in the “glass” parameter.

For the background, I used one of the Textured Note Dies, which gave a lovely layered effect. I also added a sweet little cat die cut, though I’ll admit—I’m much more of a dog person! I’ll be on the lookout for the perfect dog die to add to my collection. How about you—team cat or team dog?

The finishing touch was the sentiment “Thinking of You,” which tied it all together beautifully.

Craft Roulette is such a fun challenge because it always pushes me to try new ideas with the supplies I already have. If you haven’t checked it out, the show airs live Friday evenings on YouTube at 6:10 p.m. Central.

 

Painterly Pears Band Stand Card

 Band Stand Card – My First Try!

This week, I tried something new—a Band Stand Card, and I’m hooked!
It’s my first time making one, and I followed a wonderful YouTube tutorial by Ronda Wade. This fun fold not only opens up into a delightful standing display, but it also folds flat to fit perfectly into a standard medium envelope—practical and pretty!

For my design, I chose Mossy Meadow for the base and panel strips, pairing it with the Painterly Pears Designer Series Paper for a fresh, vibrant look. I used the Perfectly Pears Dies to cut the pears and flowers directly from the DSP, along with the crosshatch detail and label on the front. The sentiments came from the matching Perfectly Pears Stamp Set, tying the whole theme together beautifully.

The focal images are mounted on a Window Sheet panel, which adds such a fun floating effect. For the finishing touch, I added three coordinating Low-Profile Sparkle Dots—just the right amount of shine!

I was pleasantly surprised at how simple this card was to create, despite its intricate look. If you’ve been wanting to try a new fun fold, I definitely recommend giving the Band Stand Card a go—it’s easier than it looks and such a wow factor for the recipient.

Have you tried this fold before? Let me know—I’d love to see your take on it!

Craft Roulette Episode 279 – Kid’s Card for My Granddaughter

This week’s Craft Roulette challenge was a fun one! Episode 279 gave us the following parameters:

• Project: Kid’s Card – Mine was made especially for my granddaughter.

• Colors: Theater – I went with rich Theater Curtain Red and deep Black Theater Seats.

• Element: Picture – My skunk is holding a little hand-drawn picture.

• Random: 1/2 & 1/2 – Perfect for a skunk, with half black and half white fur!

This card is another example of one that wouldn’t have come to life without the spin of the Craft Roulette wheel. I also gave it a Fun Fold twist—it’s just a little different than a standard A2 card.

Card Details:

• Base: Crumb Cake – 6 3/8" x 5 1/2", scored at 4 1/4"

• Layer: Basic White – 5 1/4" x 4", cut with the Pattern of Friendship Die to add a striped texture

• Accent Strip: Red – 5" x 1 3/4"

• Sentiment: “Hello” cut from the current Paper Pumpkin Add-On Die Set, Circle of Seasons, mounted on Basic Black punched with the Modern Oval Punch

• Focal Point: A skunk punch art piece from my stash of Card Candy made many years ago, now brought back to life!

To meet the “Picture” parameter, I added a tiny, hand-drawn image for the skunk to hold—it was such a charming little finishing touch.

Craft Roulette always sparks my creativity, and I love seeing where the random parameters take me each week.

📺 Join us live for Craft Roulette on Friday evenings at 6:10 PM Central Time on YouTube—you never know what the wheel will come up with next!

 

Mystery Stamping Fun Fold Card!

 🎨 Mystery Stamping Fun Fold Card!

Happy Thursday, friends!
I’m so excited to share the card I created during a super fun Mystery Stamping Zoom with my Stampin’ Up! team this past Monday night. These virtual events are always a blast—we’re given a supply list ahead of time, then follow a series of “clues” during the event to assemble our cards. The best part? Seeing how uniquely everyone interprets the clues!

Here’s the card I made:

🌸 Fun Fold Design – I absolutely love this layout! It’s such a fun twist on a traditional card, and I’ll definitely be making more of them in the future.

🌼 Products Used:

• Designer Series Paper: Floral Delight DSP – the colors and patterns are just so fresh and cheerful!

• Cardstock Base: Garden Green – a perfect match to pull it all together.

• Dies: The floral elements are from the Impressions Abloom Dies – aren’t they sweet?

• Sentiment: I used the Encircled With Love Stamp Set, cut with the Stylish Shapes Dies for a clean layered look.

• Embellishments: Two sparkly butterflies to finish it off with a little touch of magic! ✨🦋

Here’s a peek at the finished card:

If you’ve never tried a mystery stamping event before, I highly recommend it—it’s a great way to stretch your creativity and enjoy the camaraderie of stamping together, even virtually.

Thanks for stopping by! Let me know in the comments if you'd like a tutorial for this fun fold. 💬💕

Happy Stamping!
— Jean 💌