Mini Slimline Christmas Door Card – Instagram Hop

Welcome to our Mini Slimline Instagram Hop! Each month, we'll be creating and sharing mini slimline cards. It's a fun opportunity to try a different card size and see all the creative ways everyone puts their own spin on it!

What exactly is a Mini Slimline card?

Well, there are a couple of ways to make them! Some of us like to start with a 6" x 6" piece of cardstock and fold it in half, while others use a 6" x 7" piece and fold it. Either way, we all make sure our cards fit into a 3.75" x 6.5" envelope. It's a really fun size to work with!

For my card, I created a Christmas door using woodgrain Designer Series Paper and a few simple details to bring it to life.

Creating My Christmas Door

My card base is a 6" x 6" piece of Two Tone Peaceful Pine Cardstock, scored and folded in half.

I used woodgrain Designer Series Paper to create the door, cutting it to 2 1/2" x 4 3/4". The four smaller panels measure 1 1/8" x 1 7/8". To give them a little dimension and make them stand out, I added two pieces of Early Espresso Cardstock measuring 3/4" x 1 3/4" to the back of each panel.

For the finishing touches, I added a Golden Glow 2026–2028 In Color Dot for the doorknob and a beautiful foiled Christmas sentiment using the Magical Christmas Hot Foil Dies.

A little piece of Washi Tape along the bottom adds another fun detail, and I finished everything off with a die-cut cat from my stash. I think the little cat makes this Christmas door extra special!

Join the Hop!

I hope this inspires you to give mini slimline cards a try. Be sure to hop over to Instagram and check out what the other creators have made. I can't wait for you to see all the different ideas using this fun card size!

Thanks for stopping by, and happy crafting!

Jean

Jean's Paper Jewels

 

A Mini Slimline Card for the Instagram Hop

Have you ever made a mini slimline card? If not, this is a really fun size to work with!

For our Mini Slimline Instagram Hop, we’re sharing cards in a couple of different sizes. Some of us like to take a 6" x 6" piece of cardstock and fold it in half, while others use a 6" x 7" piece and fold it in half. Either way, the finished card fits nicely into a 3 3/4" x 6 1/2" envelope.

For my card, I went with the 6" x 7" version.

Creating the Card

I started with a 6" x 7" piece of Two-Tone Black Cardstock, scoring and folding it in half at 3 1/2".

The first layer is the lovely Moonlit Flora Designer Series Paper, cut to 2 3/4" x 5 3/4". I love how the pretty floral pattern looks against the black cardstock!

For the focal point, I used the Flourish & Frames Hot Foil Dies to create the beautiful gold-foiled label. I added a little bit of gold cord behind the frame for some extra texture and sparkle.

The sweet little bee was heat embossed and colored with Light Golden Glow and Light Old Olive Stampin' Blends. I stamped her on a circle cut with a Stylish Shapes Die and tucked her into the center of the gold frame.

The front sentiment is from the Sweetly Sentimental Hot Foil Die Set. I love the extra shine that hot foiling adds to a card like this!

Finishing the Inside

I kept the inside coordinated with the front. A 2 3/4" x 5 3/4" piece of Basic White Cardstock gives plenty of room for a personal message.

The happy birthday sentiment is from the Classic Greetings Hot Foil Dies and uses the reverse image. To finish things off, I added a 3/4" x 5 3/4" strip of Moonlit Flora Designer Series Paper along the bottom.

I really enjoyed working with this fun card size. It's just a little different from a traditional card, but still gives you plenty of room to play with layers, patterned paper, embellishments, and lots of pretty details.

Join the Mini Slimline Instagram Hop!

Now it's your turn to hop along and see what the other creators have made! There are lots of fun mini slimline ideas waiting for you.

Come visit me on Instagram at @jeanspaperjewels and follow the hop to see all the beautiful creations!

Which mini slimline size would you try—the 6" x 6" version or the 6" x 7" version?

Happy Stamping,

Jean

Jean's Paper Jewels

 

A Little Dolly Sparkle on a Mini Slimline Card!

Who doesn’t love a little Dolly Parton sparkle? 💕✨

I had so much fun creating this card featuring our dear Dolly for the Mini Slimline Instagram Hop! If you’ve never made a mini slimline card before, this is such a fun size to work with.

So, What Exactly Is a Mini Slimline Card?

There are a couple of ways to create this size. Some of us like to take a piece of 6" x 6" cardstock and fold it in half, while others use a 6" x 7" piece of cardstock and fold it.

Either way, the finished cards fit beautifully into a 3.75" x 6.5" envelope. It’s a long, skinny card that gives you plenty of room to create without feeling like you need to fill a huge canvas. I think you’ll agree—it’s a really fun size!

Creating My Dolly Card

For my card, I used a digital image of Dolly created by Mary Gunn, the host of Craft Roulette. Mary creates her own artwork and makes images available to Channel Members. What a great perk!

I colored Dolly using Stampin' Blends, then added Crisp Cantaloupe Shimmer Brush to her outfit. Because, of course, Dolly has to sparkle! ✨

The card base is Thick Basic White Cardstock, which I covered with a pretty piece of paper from the Bloom Boutique Designer Series Paper.

For the sentiment, I used one from the Sweet Words & Labels Stamp Set. And to finish everything off, I added a few of the 2026–2028 In Color Butterflies. They were the perfect little finishing touch!

I just love how this card came together. The mini slimline format gives Dolly plenty of room to shine, and the shimmer makes her outfit feel especially appropriate for the queen of sparkle herself!

Come Join the Hop!

Now it’s time to see what everyone else created!

Hop on over to Instagram and visit me at @jeanspaperjewels to see my card and follow along with the Mini Slimline Instagram Hop. There are sure to be lots of creative ideas and inspiration waiting for you!

And remember… a little sparkle is always a good idea—especially when Dolly is involved! 💖✨

Happy Stamping,

Jean

Jean's Paper Jewels

 

Double Vision Card | Sending Sunshine Instagram Hop

There’s something special about sending a little sunshine to someone who could use it! ☀️ I created this Double Vision Card for the Sending Sunshine Instagram Hop, where our goal each month is to share positive and encouraging messages and inspire others to reach out.

Sometimes a simple smile, compliment, check-in, helping hand, or encouraging message can make someone’s day. And just as importantly, we hope to remind you to take care of yourself—you are worth it! 💛

Creating the Double Vision Card

For my card, I used the beautiful Sunflower Fields Designer Series Paper, which will be available in the new catalog beginning September 1st. I love how the pattern does all the work of creating a cheerful focal point!

The sentiment comes from another upcoming new product, Painted Pumpkins. I stamped it onto the smallest die from the Everyday Arches Dies.

The Double Vision technique is surprisingly easy!

1. Cut your Designer Series Paper into ½-inch strips.
2. Keep the strips in their original order so you can easily put the design back together.
3. Adhere the first strip directly to your card layer.
4. Raise every other strip to create the “double vision” effect.

I used Foam Adhesive Strips to pop up the alternating strips. They made this technique much easier than trying to add several individual Stampin’ Dimensionals to each strip.

I love how this simple technique gives Designer Series Paper a whole new look!

Whether you send a handmade card, make a phone call, offer a compliment, or simply check in with someone, I hope this project inspires you to send a little sunshine today. 🌻

Be sure to check out the other projects in the Sending Sunshine Instagram Hop for more positive messages and creative inspiration!

Supplies:
• Sunflower Fields Designer Series Paper — available September 1
• Painted Pumpkins — upcoming product
• Everyday Arches Dies
• Foam Adhesive Strips
• Cardstock and coordinating Stampin’ Up! supplies

Happy Stamping,

Jean

 

Mini Slimline Instagram Hop – Sunflower Black Ice Card

Welcome to this month's Mini Slimline Instagram Hop! The hop takes place on the first Wednesday of every month at 1:00 PM Eastern, and it's always filled with creative inspiration using the fun mini slimline card size. Be sure to hop over to Instagram and see what everyone has created! You can find me @jeanspaperjewels.

For my card this month, I wanted to showcase one of my favorite embossing techniques—the Black Ice Technique—using the gorgeous Sunflower Embossing Folder.

I started with a Crumb Cake card base measuring 6" x 7", scored and folded in half at 3½". The embossed sunflower panel measures 5¾" x 3¼" and is layered onto a Garden Green mat measuring 5⅞" x 3⅜".

To create the sunflower panel, I embossed the cardstock and worked on the de-bossed side, adding color with sponge daubers using Daffodil Delight, Crumb Cake, and Garden Green inks. Once I was happy with the coloring, I gently dragged a Memento Tuxedo Black Ink Pad across the surface. This colors only the raised areas, leaving the beautiful colored design underneath and creating the striking Black Ice effect. It's an easy technique that adds incredible depth and drama to an embossed image.

The greeting and coordinating label are from the Sweet Words & Labels Bundle, part of the adorable Silly Old Bear Mega Suite, available in the Online Exclusives section of my online store. A small piece of Linen Thread tucked behind the sentiment adds just the right finishing touch.

Inside the card, I added a Basic White panel measuring 5¾" x 3⅓" for a handwritten message. Along the bottom is a Garden Green strip measuring 5¾" x 1¼", embossed with the beautiful new Softly Woven Embossing Folder, which will be available beginning in September.

Card Measurements

• Card Base: Crumb Cake – 6" x 7", score at 3½"
• Garden Green Layer: 5⅞" x 3⅜"
• Embossed Sunflower Panel: 5¾" x 3¼"
• Inside Basic White Panel: 5¾" x 31/4"
• Inside Garden Green Strip: 5¾" x 1¼"

I also have a step-by-step instructional video on YouTube showing exactly how I created this card and the Black Ice technique. I hope you'll give it a try—it looks much more complicated than it really is!

After you've watched the video, be sure to hop over to Instagram and enjoy all of the beautiful Mini Slimline Card inspiration from this month's talented participants. I'd love to hear which design is your favorite!

Happy Stamping,

Jean's Paper Jewels

 

Christmas in July Milano Cookie Treat Holders | Easy Handmade Holiday Gift Idea

Happy Christmas in July!

Today's Christmas in July Instagram Hop is all about inspiring you to get a head start on your holiday papercrafting. As papercrafters, we love creating handmade cards, tags, gift boxes, treat holders, gift bags, wrapping paper, and scrapbook pages. Whether you celebrate Christmas in July or simply like to stay ahead of the busy holiday season, now is the perfect time to begin creating!

For today's project, I made these festive Milano Cookie Treat Holders. I was inspired by Brenda Quintana's design but changed them up to make them my own.

I used Peaceful Pine Cardstock for the base and added coordinating Gingham Gallery Designer Series Paper to the sides and top for a classic holiday look. The elegant tag was created using the beautiful Flourish and Frames Hot Foil Dies, adding a touch of luxurious shine. The sentiment comes from the retired Holly Jolly Stamp Set, stamped in Golden Glow Ink. To finish the tag, I added holly leaves and berries from the Spellbinders Make It Merry Florals set.

One little trick I used was covering the Milano cookie package labels with strips of Christmas Holly Washi Tape, giving the treats a polished, coordinated appearance.

These treat holders are quick to assemble and make wonderful gifts for neighbors, teachers, coworkers, party favors, or stocking stuffers. Best of all, this design isn't limited to Christmas! Simply change the papers, colors, and sentiment to create treat holders for birthdays, thank-you gifts, baby showers, weddings, or any special occasion.

Measurements

Base

• 7¼" × 3¼"
• Score on the long side at:
  • 1½"
  • 2⅝"
  • 4⅝"
  • 5¾"

Designer Series Paper

• Two pieces: 3" × ⅞" (side panels)
• One piece: 3" × 1¾" (top panel)

I found the individual Milano cookie packs in a box of ten at Walmart, but many of their other individually wrapped cookies fit this holder as well.

I hope this project inspires you to get an early start on your Christmas crafting—or adapt the design for any season, any reason! If you create one, I'd love to see it.

Happy crafting!

Jean

 

Sending Sunshine Instagram Hop | Floating Panel Fun Fold Card

Welcome to this month's Sending Sunshine Instagram Hop! Each month, our talented group of creators comes together to share projects filled with encouragement, kindness, and positivity.

Our hope is to inspire you to brighten someone's day. Whether it's offering a smile to someone who needs it, complimenting a stranger, checking in with a friend or family member, lending a helping hand, or simply taking a little extra care of yourself—you are worth it!

If you'd like to join our monthly hop, we'd love to have you! We hop on the second Friday of each month at 1:00 PM ET. Simply send a message to @craftyengineer or @missmissamakes on Instagram for all the details.

For my project, I created an easy and elegant Floating Panel Card, a fun fold that's sure to impress but is surprisingly simple to make.

I featured the July Product of the Month, the beautiful Begonia Belle Stamp Set, paired with Peaceful Pine Designer Series Paper from the 2026–2028 Gingham Gallery Pack. The floating panel was created using two dies from the Everyday Arches Dies, giving the card its unique dimensional look.

The flower is stamped in Calypso Coral, while the leaves and decorative dashes are stamped in Peaceful Pine. The sentiment is stamped in Golden Glow, and I finished the design with three coordinating 2026–2028 In Color Butterfliesfor just the right amount of sparkle and texture.

If you've ever wanted to try a Floating Panel Card, you're in luck! I'll be back next week with a YouTube tutorial showing you exactly how to make one step by step.

Now it's time to continue the inspiration! Head over to Instagram and check out all of the amazing projects from the other talented designers participating in this month's Sending Sunshine Hop. You can find me there @jeanspaperjewels. I hope my card inspires you to spread a little sunshine today!

Happy Stamping!

Jean

 

Mini Slimline Instagram Hop – Tent Topper Card

Welcome to this month's Mini Slimline Instagram Hop! Each month, our talented group creates and shares mini slimline cards to inspire you with fresh ideas using this fun card size.

So, what is a mini slimline card? There are several ways to make one! Some of us start with a 6" x 6" piece of cardstock folded in half, while others prefer a 6" x 7" piece folded in half. No matter which style you choose, they all fit beautifully into a 3.75" x 6.5" envelope. It's such a fun size to create with!

For today's hop, I created a Mini Slimline Tent Topper Card inspired by the September 2022 SheetLoad of Cards by Alicia of Call Me Crafty Al. I absolutely love how this design displays and stands beautifully for gifting or decorating.

My card features the gorgeous Bloom Boutique Designer Series Paper paired with the Boutique Blossoms Bundle for the floral focal point. I added a sweet sentiment and delicate butterflies from the All Aflutter Bundle, along with the Sweet Words & Labels Dies to create the tent topper shape. A few highlights with a White Gel Pen finish the design with just the right touch.

Card Measurements

• Thick Basic White Card Base: 8½" x 3¼"
• Score and fold at 4¼"
• Attach the die-cut label from the Sweet Words & Labels Dies toward the top of the folded card to create the tent topper, allowing the finished card to stand approximately 6" tall.

I love creating mini slimline cards because they offer a little more room for designing while still fitting into a standard mini slimline envelope. 

Be sure to hop through all of today's amazing creations for even more mini slimline inspiration! If you'd like to join us for a future monthly Mini Slimline Hop, send a message to @nauntie on Instagram for more information. We'd love to have you create along with us!

 

Sending Sunshine with My First 5" x 7" Impossible Card

 

It's time for another Sending Sunshine Instagram Hop, where we come together on the second Friday of each monthto spread kindness, encouragement, and positivity. Our hope is to inspire others to reach out with a smile, compliment a stranger, check in with a friend or family member, lend a helping hand, or simply remember to take care of themselves—because you are worth it.

For this month's hop, I created a 5" x 7" Impossible Card using the Beautiful Ordinary Life Designer Series Paper Pack, Floral Flight Accents, Array of Dots embellishments, and a sentiment from All Aflutter.

I followed a tutorial by Sam Calcott of Mixed Up Crafts for my very first Impossible Card. I have to admit, I was a little intimidated by the design at first, but once I got started, it wasn't nearly as complicated as I expected. In fact, it was so much fun to put together, and I love the unique way it folds and stands.

The cheerful papers and delicate accents came together perfectly to create a card that I hope brightens someone's day—exactly what the Sending Sunshine Hop is all about.

Be sure to pop over to Instagram and search #sendingsunshinehop2026 to see all of the fabulous projects from the talented participants. You're sure to find plenty of inspiration and encouragement along the way.

Interested in joining us for a future hop? We'd love to have you! Simply message @craftyengineer or @missmissamakes on Instagram for more information.

Thanks so much for stopping by today, and I hope you'll find a little way to spread some sunshine wherever you go!

Mini Slimline Z-Fold Card Featuring the Silly Old Bear Suite for an Instagram Hop

Mini Slimline Z-Fold Card for the Instagram Hop

Hello, crafty friends!

Today I'm sharing the Mini Slimline Z-Fold Card I created for a fun Instagram Hop. This fold is easy to make, stands beautifully on its own, and offers plenty of space to showcase your favorite designer papers.

For this project, I used the absolutely adorable Silly Old Bear Designer Series Paper along with the Sweet Words & Labels Bundle. The die cuts and the "Congratulations" sentiment were the perfect finishing touches for this sweet card design.

The Silly Old Bear products are part of a Mega Suite featured in the May 2026 Online Exclusives collection. These products are some of the cutest I've seen, and they bring back such wonderful feelings of nostalgia. The charming bear images and coordinating papers make creating special cards effortless.

Card Measurements

Card Base

• Hydrangea Hue Cardstock: 7" x 6"
• Score at 1 3/4" and 3 1/2"

Designer Series Paper

• Two front panels: 1 1/2" x 5 3/4"
• One inside panel: 3 1/4" x 5 3/4"
• One back writing panel: 3 1/4" x 5 3/4"

One of my favorite features of this design is the panel on the back where I can write a personal note. It keeps the front and inside of the card beautifully decorated while still leaving plenty of room for a heartfelt message.

The Z-fold design creates dimension and interest while remaining easy to fold and mail. When displayed, the card stands up nicely, making it perfect for celebrating special occasions.

Be sure to join me on Instagram @jeanspaperjewels to see this project and all of the amazing inspiration from the other talented participants in the Mini Slimline Card Hop. You'll find lots of creative ideas and unique interpretations of this fun card style.

Thank you for stopping by today. Happy crafting!

 

4th Annual Skin Cancer Awareness Instagram Hop

I’m honored to be participating in the 4th Annual Skin Cancer Awareness Instagram Hop. For my card, I created a peaceful waterside scene with a gentle reminder to protect ourselves from the sun.

I covered the front of an A2 Thick Basic White Card Base completely with the Pool Party seagull design paper from the Waterside Retreat Designer Series Paper Pack. The next layer is Misty Moonlight measuring 3 1/2" x 4 3/4", followed by a Basic White focal layer measuring 3 1/4" x 4 1/2".

To create the beachy scene, I lightly ink blended Pecan Pie along the bottom. The middle layer is Misty Moonlight, and the top layer is Pool Party with a touch of Lemon Lolly blended into the corner for the sun. I stamped the sea grass directly onto the panel using Old Olive ink. The stamped images and die cuts are all from the Relaxing Waterside Bundle.

I wanted to include a little reminder about sun protection, so I cut out a hat shape and hand drew the band and bow. The inside Basic White panel is also ink blended and stamped to coordinate with the front.

Now for the important part. Please let me remind you how important regular skin checks truly are. Unfortunately, several of us participating in this hop know the dangers of skin cancer all too well.

Melanoma is sneaky. Unlike other types of skin cancer, it can appear in less-exposed areas and may not look like a typical skin cancer. My melanoma was on my flank under my arm — not a place exposed to the sun. My intuition told me that the small irregular brown spot needed to be checked, and thankfully I listened. Because it was caught early, treatment was much easier.

Later routine skin checks revealed seven Basal Cell Carcinomas on my scalp that I never would have noticed on my own. Those regular appointments made all the difference. Please put skin checks on your calendar, even if you don’t currently notice anything concerning yourself.

On a lighter note, this hop also includes a wonderful giveaway from Pretty Pink Posh! If you’re on Instagram, please visit the participants on the hop list and leave a little love along the way. There is even a secret stop featuring a gift card giveaway!

Be sure to stop by my Instagram @jeanspaperjewels to see what everyone has created, and don’t forget to enter to win!

 

Sending Sunshine With Sunset Coast Bundle

The Sending Sunshine Instagram Hop is all about spreading kindness, encouragement, and a little paper positivity each month. For this month’s hop, I created a cheerful sunrise scene using the new Sunset Coast Bundle.

The rising sun shining over the water and the tiny sailboat creates such a peaceful and happy feeling. I paired it with the sentiment, “You brighten my day,” because sometimes a simple reminder can mean so much. This card is definitely headed out as happy mail!

Our goal with this hop is to share positive and encouraging messages with others. We hope to inspire you to reach out to those around you — maybe offer a smile to someone who could use one, compliment a stranger, check in with a friend or family member, lend a helping hand, or simply remember to take care of yourself because you are worth it.

If you would like to join us for this monthly hop, it takes place on the 2nd Friday of each month at 1 p.m. ET. Just send a message to @craftyengineer or @missmissamakes on Instagram for more information.

Now please hop on over to Instagram and see all the amazing inspiration the other creators shared this month! I know you’ll leave inspired to spread a little sunshine of your own.

And as always, if you could use some paper positivity in your mailbox, please let me know. I would absolutely love to send a handmade card your way. 💛

 

Mini Slimline Instagram Hop – A Fresh Take on Card Design

This month’s Mini Slimline Instagram Hop was such a joy to be part of! Each month, our group comes together to create and share mini slimline cards, and it’s always inspiring to see the variety of styles and ideas.

So, what exactly is a mini slimline card? There’s a little flexibility, which makes it even more fun! Some of us start with a 6" x 6" piece of cardstock and fold it in half, while others use a 6" x 7" piece. No matter the starting size, all of our finished cards fit perfectly into a 3.75" x 6.5" envelope. It’s a fantastic size to experiment with—just a bit different from standard cards, but still easy to work with.

For my card this month, I decided to switch things up by creating a shorter card front while still keeping the finished size at 6" x 3 1/2". I started with a 6" x 5 1/2" piece of Old Olive cardstock and scored it at 2". This allows the inside panel to peek out slightly, adding a unique design element.

I used patterned papers from the Waterside Retreat pack for a serene, nature-inspired look. The top layer measures 5 3/4" x 1 3/4". For the focal point, I cut one of the patterned panels using the next-to-largest die from the Nested Essentials set and then matted it with the largest die in Old Olive for a polished finish.

Inside the card, I added a 5 3/4" x 3 1/4" panel of Very Vanilla cardstock. To soften the look, I lightly blended Pool Party ink around the edges using a blender brush. It adds just the right touch of color without overpowering the design.

All of the stamping on this card comes from the May Paper Pumpkin “Lakeside Retreat” kit, which pairs beautifully with the papers I chose. To finish things off, I added two of the stone embellishments from the kit and attached an Anchor Trinket tied with Linen Thread for a subtle nautical accent.

This card came together easily and has such a peaceful, layered look—I really love how the shorter front adds a little something unexpected!

Be sure to hop over to my Instagram channel @jeanspaperjewels to see what the rest of the group created this month. There’s so much creativity to enjoy, and you might just find your next idea!

 

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. 🌞💛

 

🎉 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!

 

A Round Of Hellos Card For Sending Sunshine Instagram Hop

The theme for this month’s Sending Sunshine Instagram Hop was all about creating something bright and cheerful—and this card certainly fits the bill! I reached for some of my favorite sunny colors and simple stamping to create a card that is sure to bring a smile to the recipient.

The star of the background is the vibrant Daffodil Delight floral pattern from the Brights 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper Pack. The bold yellow florals immediately set a happy tone for the card and perfectly match the sunshine theme of the hop.

For the focal image, I used the Round Of Hellos Stamp Set. The flower is stamped in soft Lemon Lolly, while the stem is stamped in fresh Granny Apple Green. This simple color combination keeps the card light, bright, and cheerful.

If you look closely at the flower, you’ll notice a bit of sparkle. I brushed the petals with one of my absolute favorite finishing touches—Wink Of Stella. It adds just the right amount of shimmer and really brings the flower to life.

This quick and happy design is perfect for sending a little sunshine through the mail. Cards like this are a wonderful way to brighten someone’s day and let them know you’re thinking of them.

Be sure to hop on over to Instagram to see what the other talented participants created for the Sending Sunshine Hop. There are always so many inspiring ideas to discover!

Happy stamping! 🌼

 

Mini Slimline Z-Fold Card for an Instagram Hop

For my recent Instagram Hop, I created a fun and festive Mini Slimline Z-Fold Card—and I just love how much impact these little cards make!

Mini Slimline cards can be made in a variety of sizes. Most are created from a 6" x 6" card base folded in half to make a 6" x 3" card. Another common size is 6" x 3 1/4". For my project, I chose to make a Z-Fold style card.

Card Measurements:

• Card Stock: 3" x 12" White Willow Card Stock

• Score at: 3" and 6"

• Finished (closed) size: 6" x 3"

The Z-Fold adds a fun interactive element while still keeping that sleek mini slimline look.

Supplies I Used:

• Easter Basket Bundle

• Easter Joy Designer Series Paper

• Stylish Shapes Dies (for the square die cuts)

The patterned paper and layered square dies really help create dimension and visual interest on the narrow card front.

Envelope Options

Mini Slimline cards fit several envelope sizes. I used:

• 3 1/2" x 6 1/2" (#15 Coin Envelope)

• They also fit in 3 5/8" x 6 1/2" standard envelopes

I purchased my envelopes from Dollar Tree for just $1.25. Of course, you can always create your own custom envelope to perfectly match your card design!

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I hope you’ll give Mini Slimline cards a try. They may be small, but they truly pack a big punch for their size! I’ll be back soon with more Mini Slimline inspiration. 💛