Bay Window Fun Fold Card — Sending Sunshine Instagram Hop

Welcome to this month’s Sending Sunshine Instagram Hop! Our hop is all about sharing positivity, encouragement, and a little handmade joy. Each month, creators come together with the simple goal of inspiring others to spread kindness—whether that means offering a smile to someone who needs one, complimenting a stranger, checking in with a loved one, lending a helping hand, or simply remembering to take care of yourself (because you are worth it).

If you’d like to join our monthly hop (held every 2nd Friday at 1 PM ET), just message @craftyengineer or @missmissamakes on Instagram. We’d love to have you!

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My Bay Window Fun Fold Card

For this month’s theme, I created a Bay Window Fun Fold Card, inspired by a fantastic tutorial from Mixed Up Craftson YouTube. This fold is such a great way to highlight larger scenes, so it was perfect for the stunning coastal imagery in the new Scenic Coast Suite coming in the upcoming Stampin’ Up! May–August Catalog (available May 5th).

This suite has completely stolen my heart—the soft shorelines, the peaceful skies, the pops of coastal color… I love everything about it. And with 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper, the Bay Window fold really lets you showcase more of those scenic views.

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A Peek at the Details

• Fun Fold: Bay Window Card
• Suite Used: Scenic Coast Suite (available May 5)
• Designer Series Paper: 6" x 6" coastal scenes
• Tutorial Followed: Mixed Up Crafts (YouTube)
• Theme: Sending Sunshine — sharing positivity and encouragement

This card came together with such joy, and I hope it inspires you to send a little sunshine to someone in your life today.

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Come Hop With Us!

To see what the rest of the creators made, head over to Instagram and browse through the hashtag for today’s hop. You can find me there at @jeanspaperjewels  I’d love for you to stop by and say hello!

Thanks so much for visiting, and I hope you leave here feeling inspired to brighten someone’s day. 🌞💛

 

Craft Roulette Episode 313 – Scenic Coast Collection Sneak Peek!

This week’s Craft Roulette challenge was extra exciting because my submission features a sneak peek of the brand-new Scenic Coast Collection—coming soon in the Stampin’ Up! May–August Catalog launching May 5th! I had so much fun combining the challenge parameters with these gorgeous new products.

🎨 The Parameters

🧱 Project: Bridge Card

I always enjoy making bridge cards—they’re such a fun interactive fold—so this was a treat. I’ve created several over the years and even filmed a YouTube tutorial, so this structure felt like home!

🥗 Colors: Salad

This parameter was a blast. I interpreted a few “salad-inspired” colors:

• Orange – for carrot salad
• Blue – for blueberries sprinkled in a salad
• Pink – for those beautiful pink radishes

The Scenic Coast Designer Series Paper made it easy to pull these colors together naturally.

🔤 Element: Starts with J

For my “J” element, I added a jetty on the bridge panel—perfect for the little sailboat drifting between the card’s layers. It adds such a charming coastal touch!

🔄 Random: Swipe(s)/Swiping

I used pink ink and gently swiped it around the edges of the sentiment panel on the back of the card. It adds soft color and ties in beautifully with the pink radish tones.

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🛠️ Card Measurements & Details

• Card Base: Blueberry Bushel – 4 ¼" x 8"
  • Scored at 1 ¼", 2 ½", 5 ½", and 6 ¾"
• Side Panels: Scenic Coast DSP – 1" x 4" (two pieces)
• Center Panel: Scenic Coast DSP – 2 ¾" x 4"
• Back Panel: Basic White – 2 ¾" x 4"
• Bridge Piece:
  • Blueberry Bushel – 5 ½" x 1 ¼"
  • Scenic Coast DSP – 5 ¼" x 1"

When folded flat, the card fits perfectly into a standard A2 envelope—always a win for interactive cards!

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🌅 Final Thoughts

I absolutely love how this card turned out. The Scenic Coast Collection is stunning, and combining it with the Craft Roulette parameters made this week’s project even more memorable. I can’t wait for everyone to get their hands on this suite when the new catalog launches!

If you’d like to watch the Craft Roulette fun in real time, the show airs Friday evenings at 6:10pm Central Time on YouTube. It’s always inspiring, creative, and full of surprises!

 

🎉 Mini Slimline Instagram Hop – My Interwoven Birthday Card

t’s time for this month’s Mini Slimline Instagram Hop, and I’m excited to share the cheerful birthday card I created! If you’re new to mini slimline cards, here’s the fun part: there isn’t just one “right” size. Some crafters fold a 6" x 6" piece of cardstock, others prefer 6" x 7"—but no matter how we get there, our finished creations always tuck perfectly into a 3.75" x 6.5" envelope. It’s such a playful, versatile size to work with!

For my card, I used a Thick Basic White card base, cut to 7" x 6", scored in half at 3 1/2". The star of the background is the Dots & Stripes Paper Pack, a prize I won in a challenge a few months back. I cut the patterned paper into 1/2" strips—four horizontal strips at 5" long and four vertical strips at 2 3/4" long—and then wove them together right on the card front for a fun, textured look.

The Cake Day Bundle was the perfect pairing for this bright, happy layout. I stamped the Yay! sentiment onto the 4th-largest Stylish Shapes circle, then layered it onto the 3rd-largest square from the same die set. To finish everything off, I added five Loose Gold Sequins, along with a touch of Wink of Stella brushed over the gold bursts for an extra festive sparkle.

What a fun card to make!

Now hop over to Instagram to check out the rest of the amazing mini slimline creations from our talented team. You’re sure to leave inspired!

 

Craft Roulette Episode 312 – Slimline Birthday Card Submission

I had such a great time creating my submission for Craft Roulette Episode 312! This week’s parameters inspired a cheerful Slimline Card, and it all came together beautifully.

For my base, I used Thick Basic White cardstock, cut to 7" x 8" and scored at 3 1/2" to form the slimline shape. The “Colors – Insect” parameter immediately made me think of the Cute As A Bug Designer Series Paper, which was absolutely perfect for this challenge. I fussy cut several adorable insects and leaves from the DSP to decorate the front of the card, adding lots of playful detail.

The “Element – April” prompt was easy to incorporate, since this card is headed to a dear friend with an April birthday! I used a sentiment from the Sweet Bugs Stamp Set, which fit the theme wonderfully.

For the “Random – In The Corner” requirement, I added lovely frilly die-cut corners to the bottom of the card, giving it a soft, delicate touch. I also embellished with the Ladybug Garden Epoxy Shapes, tucking them into the corners as well to highlight the prompt even more.

This card was such a joy to make—so whimsical, bright, and perfect for spring. Craft Roulette always challenges me to think outside the box, and Episode 312 was no exception.

If you haven’t watched yet, be sure to catch Craft Roulette on YouTube on Friday evenings at 6:10 PM Central Time. It’s a unique, creative, and inspiring paper-crafting show that sparks fresh ideas every single week!

 

Craft Roulette Episode 311 – Bookmark Card for International Women’s Day

For Craft Roulette Episode 311, I created a pretty Bookmark Card inspired by the gorgeous Brushed With Beauty Designer Series Paper. The color palette in this paper set the tone for my entire project, giving me the perfect mix of soft elegance and vibrant pops of color.

Since the project parameter was “Card With Tag,” I decided to make a Bookmark Card—a fun twist that adds a useful and interactive element to the design. I paired the paper with the Forever Floral Bundle for both the stamped images and the focal die cut on the front. To add texture, I embossed the side panel using the Stone & Vine Embossing Folder, which brought in a lovely bit of organic detail.

Craft Roulette Parameters

• Project: Card With Tag
  ✔️ My tag is a removable bookmark!
• Colors: Aquarium
  ✔️ Pink for Rosy Tetras
  ✔️ Green for Algae
  ✔️ Orange for Goldfish
  These unconventional “aquarium” colors came together beautifully with the Brushed With Beauty DSP.
• Element: March
  ✔️ I chose to honor International Women’s Day, celebrated in March, making this card even more meaningful.
• Random: Twist(s)
  ✔️ The twine tied around the ribbon on my bookmark is twisted for the perfect finishing touch.

Craft Roulette is a fantastic weekly card-making challenge hosted on YouTube every Friday at 6:10pm Central Time. It’s such a fun way to stretch your creativity, use what you already have, and end up with something truly unique. If you haven’t tried it yet, join us for an episode—you’ll be hooked!

 

Quilt-Inspired Card (Easy but Impressive!)

 

Have you ever made a card that looks super intricate, but is actually surprisingly simple? That’s exactly what this Quilt Card is! I was inspired by a beautiful quilt-style card design I saw on YouTube by Sharon Lim, and I tweaked the layout just a bit to make it my own.

The result is a dimensional, eye-catching card that really lets your paper do the work. If you love patterned paper, this is a fantastic way to showcase it!

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Products Used

• Brushed With Beauty Designer Series Paper
• Thanks & Beyond Paper Pumpkin Add-On Die Set
• Stone & Vine Embossing Folder

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Card Measurements & Assembly

1. Card Base
   Start with a 4 1/4" x 11" card base. Score and fold at 5 1/2".
2. Embossed Layer
   Cut a piece of cardstock to 4" x 4" and emboss it using any Embossing Folder. Adhere to the card front.
3. Middle Layer
   Add a 3" x 3" square (cardstock or designer paper) centered on the embossed layer.
4. Quilt Fold Pieces
   • Cut two pieces of Designer Series Paper to 3" x 3".
   • Fold each square diagonally to create triangles.
   • Adhere them onto the 3" x 3" layer, placing the folded edges together in the middle diaganolly  to form the quilt effect.
5. Center Square
   Add a 2" x 2" square to the center (I used one from the Stylish Shapes Die Set).
6. Final Folding Detail
   Fold down the top points of the left and right triangles to enhance the quilted look.
7. Decorate
   Add a sentiment or embellishments as desired—but honestly, you don’t need much! The folded paper design creates such a beautiful focal point all on its own.

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Final Thoughts

This card is a perfect example of how a simple technique can create a “wow” effect. It’s great for using up your favorite Designer Series Papers and works for so many occasions depending on your colors and sentiment.

If you’ve been hesitant to try quilt-style cards, this is a wonderful place to start—easy, fun, and so rewarding!

Happy crafting! ✂️💛

Boardwalk Fun For Craft Roulette Episode 310

Today's card features the happy, bright Beach Boardwalk paper along with the Boardwalk Fun Bundle. It is my submission for last Friday's Craft Roulette. It's a paper crafting challenge show on Youtube on Friday evening at 6:10 Central Time.  This was the show's 6th anniversary. If you like a good challenge check it out.

The parameters were:

Project - Tri Fold Card. My card has three folds. I followed my own design of folding a 12" x 4" piece of designer series paper at 1" to the front, 6" in the middle, and 11 1/4" in the back. I made a Youtube video showing the process. It's called Easy Paper Busting Card Design, and is shown below.

Colors - Vegetable Garden. I used Eggplant, Radish, and Purple Cabbage Colors.

Element - Nursery. My card represents a tree nursery.

Random - Star(s) or Starry. There are two star embellishments on the upper right hand side.

This was such an easy card to make. Because it's 4" X 12", you can make three out of one piece of 12" X 12" paper. It came out so festive, and fun.

Thanks for joining me today!