Forever Florals Flip Flap Card

Last Friday night I played along with Episode 306 of Craft Roulette on YouTube—and what a fun creative stretch it was! 🎡✨

If you’ve never watched Craft Roulette hosted by Mary Gunn, it airs every Friday evening at 6:10 PM Central Time. Mary spins the wheel to reveal four mystery parameters, and participants create a project based on whatever the wheel decides. It’s always surprising and definitely pushes you outside your comfort zone!

Episode 306 Parameters

Here’s what the wheel gave us:

Project: A7 Card (5" x 7")
I started with a 5" x 7" base but added a standard A2 card front layered on top. I love how the extra dimension gives the card more presence and interest.

Colors: Summer Desserts
I interpreted this as bright, refreshing sorbet shades—orange, pink, and green. They instantly make me think of citrus and fruity summer treats!

Element: Chalkboard
For this one, I heat embossed my sentiment in white on a black background to create that classic chalkboard look. The contrast really pops against the vibrant summer colors.

Random Element: Bottom Border
My bottom border includes a ribbon detail along with a punched border accent. It anchors the design beautifully and adds texture.

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This was actually one of the cards I created during the recent Stampin’ Up! Card Making Retreat. We used the Forever Florals Bundle, which will be released in the upcoming March Online Exclusives. It’s always exciting to work with products before they officially launch!

One of my favorite features of this card is the inside. I added two 3" x 3" Flip Flaps. These are typically used for memory keeping, but they work beautifully on cards. They add interactive space for extra messages, photos, or embellishments—such a fun surprise for the recipient!

This card was definitely different from my usual style, but that’s what I love about Craft Roulette. It encourages creativity, spontaneity, and thinking outside the box.

I hope you’ll join us for Craft Roulette sometime. You might be surprised at what you create when you let the wheel decide! 🎡💛

 

🎉 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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Mini Album Memories with My Fab Four Friends – A Stampin’ Up! Keepsake

 

There’s nothing quite like crafting with good friends, and I recently put together a sweet little mini album to capture some unforgettable moments from my Stampin’ Up! events with my beloved “Fab Four Friends.” I wanted to create something compact, meaningful, and full of character—and this project checked every box!

The Inspiration

After our latest gathering, I found myself with little bits of memorabilia—ticket stubs, photos, funny quotes, and even a few doodles we passed around during a demo (you know the ones!). Rather than tuck them away in a drawer, I decided to bring them to life in a mini album that reflects both our creativity and our friendship.

The Construction

I used Stampin’ Up!’s Flip Flap Memory Protectors in two sizes: 4" x 4" and 3" x 3". These protectors were the perfect size to hold small photos, handwritten notes, and mementos from our events.

The base of the album is made from a piece of Mixed Media Florals Designer Series Paper, cut to 10 1/2" x 4 3/4" and scored in the middle at 5 1/4". This floral print gave the album a bright, artsy vibe—just like our time together.

To give it structure, I created a spine from a coordinating piece cut at 5 1/4" x 1 1/2" and scored at 3/4". This gave just the right amount of room to nestle in the flaps and give the album a book-like feel.

The Personal Touches

I layered in memorabilia from our events—little things that make this album extra special: name tags, pieces of stamped cardstock, a mini color swatch from our last product showcase, and handwritten notes we exchanged. I even used grid paper cut down to fit for my journaling.

Why I Love It

This mini album is a tangible reminder of why I love Stampin’ Up!—it’s not just about the products (though those are amazing!), it’s about the people. The laughter, the shared creativity, the encouragement—it’s all here between these little pages.

If you haven’t tried making a mini album yet, I highly recommend it. It’s a beautiful way to preserve the joy of your crafting friendships—and it makes a great project for your next event!

Happy Stamping & Memory Making!

Let me know if you make a Flip Flap Mini Album —I’d love to share and see what you create too. 💕