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Neutral Noel | Welcome Noel Flex Fun Fold Card

August 9, 2026 FranklyStamping Comments 4 comments

This Flex Fun Fold Card was fun to create. I love how elegant it looks using the Neutral Noel Specialty Designer Series Paper which has rich gold foiling throughout. The beautiful gold foil design is elevated by the dark moody pecan pie and mossy meadow color pallet.

The fun fold is easy to put together and contains 3 layers of elements to make this card stand out on any mantle. As a bonus, the card easily folds flat to fit in a standard A2 envelope. Download my PDF below with all of the measurements and see my youtube video for visual instructions. These products will not be available for purchase from Stampin’ Up! until September 1 unless you are a demonstrator and get preorder options. I’d love to have you join my team and you can also become a discount shopper with zero obligations to sell or teach.

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The Product List will be updated on September 1 when these products are available for purchase in my online store. These items will be updated with links:

Neutral Noel Suite Collection 168469
Welcome Noel Stamp & Die Bundle 168465
Noel Tidings Stamp & Die Bundle 168458
Neutral Noel 12″x12″ Specialty Designer Series Paper 168448
Gold Adhesive-Backed Dots 168467

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July 2026 Hooray for Birthdays Paper Pumpkin Alternatives

July 26, 2026 FranklyStamping Comments 0 Comment

Creative joy, delivered to your door—now 25% OFF! Have you been on the fence about trying Paper Pumpkin? This is your sign! Many paper crafters like to get creative and work to see all the different options they can come up with by creating alternative projects to the kit. Occasionally we pull in additional products to help with creating the kit. I like to use basic white cardstock for many of my card bases and cut up the kit contents to make them go farther. In the January kit which made 9 cards, I created 20 projects!! I have linked the additional products I used for the first 6 July Hooray for Birthdays Paper Pumpkin below. In total I created 17 cards/projects!!!

Meet Stampin’ Up! Paper Pumpkin, the ultimate monthly crafting subscription kit. Every single month, a beautiful box arrives on your doorstep packed with everything you need to create handmade cards, gift tags, and seasonal paper crafts.

No massive craft room or hours of prep needed—everything is pre-cut, pre-scored, color-coordinated, and ready to assemble in about 30 minutes! New subscribers get an amazing 25% discount on their first month when choosing a monthly pay-as-you-go subscription through AUGUST 10!!

What’s inside your first box?

📝 Exclusive stamp sets & ink spots
✂️ Pre-cut paper elements & beautiful embellishments
📐 Adhesives & easy-to-follow visual instructions
🔓 Access to subscriber-only past kits and refills

Click the link to claim your Paper Pumpkin 25% introductory discount today! You can skip a month or cancel anytime, making it completely risk-free. Let’s get crafting! 🌸

I have listed all of the measurements and products to make the alternatives in the downloadable PDF below. If you want additional information, be sure to check out my youtube video below. Be sure to comment and let me know which card is your favorite.

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Swing Fun Fold Card | Christmas In July

July 24, 2026 FranklyStamping Comments 0 Comment

Why wait until December to unleash your holiday crafting magic? Today, we are beating the summer heat by diving straight into the festive spirit with a project that will completely blow your recipients away. Don’t you just love Christmas in July!!

We are creating a Swing Fun Fold Card using the absolutely fun quilt design Stampin’ Up! A Stitched Season Suite Collection©. If you love cards that move, twist, and deliver an instant “wow” factor, this layout is your new best friend.

Why This Card Will Stop the Scroll

Folds Perfectly Flat: No extra postage is required to mail this masterpiece.

Interactive Motion: The central panel swings and flips automatically when pulled. I’ve showed the folded card and the unfolded card and the card standing on display.

Faux-Stitched Textures: The suite dies add instant whimsy without extra bulk.

Double-Sided Drama: Perfect for showing off both sides of your holiday paper.

Featured Stampin’ Up! Elements

A Stitched Season Bundle: Clean holiday sentiments paired with intricate, stitch-edged geometric dies.

Coordinating Specialty DSP: Classic festive color palettes featuring rich greens and bold reds.

I’ve included many of the beautiful alternatives I’ve made using current Stampin’ Up! designer series papers and their coordinating stamp and dies bundles/suites.

If you like my swing fun fold card creations, download the free project sheet below. Please check out my youtube video below which will explain the cutting and scoring dimensions. The youtube shows how I created this fun fold card from start to finish along with several of the alternatives. Please leave a comment telling me which card is YOUR favorite!!

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In this alternative design, I have turned the design on the end and made it into a portrait versus landscape card. Amazing!!

NOTE: I think I inadvertently gave an incorrect measurement during my video:
card base is 7-1/2″ x 4.25″, score 3-1/4″ from both ends on the 7-1/2″ side
On 7-1/2′ side make a tick mark on both sides of the 7-1/2″ sides and at both ends at 1-5/8″ from the top and bottom (4 tick marks only on 7-1/2″ side
To make the swing mechanism: on the 4-1/4″ side align the trimmer blade 3/4″ from the left and right edges and cut from 1-5/8″ to the 3-1/4″ score line. I show this in the video but I think I said (4-1/4″) The score line is at 3-1/4″ on each end of the 7-1/2″ side. You will make 4 cuts/slits. Then you will cut from the 1st cut line over to your other cut line and that makes that rectangle cut open on 3 sides. It is still attached at the 3-1/4″ score line.
Please see the video where I cut the swing mechanism. THANKS

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Violet Dreams Suite Collection Triple Pop-Up Fun Fold Card

July 19, 2026 FranklyStamping Comments 0 Comment

Want to make a card that will make everyone stop in their tracks and say, ‘Wait… HOW?!’ A standard card is great, but a Triple Pop-Up Fun Fold Card brings a delightful, three-dimensional surprise to life the moment it’s opened. Today, we are combining this show-stopping interactive mechanism with the breathtaking, elegant layers of the brand-new Stampin’ Up! Violet Dreams Suite Collection.

The star of this show is the beautiful two-sided 12″x12″ designer series paper, Violet Dreams. This designer paper includes delicate florals, soft stripes, and polka dots. As an added bonus, this designer series paper pack includes coordinating punch out florals, blooms, leaves, and tags. These precut pieces bring to life any card, scrapbook page, or project.

Coordinating colors included in this designer series paper pack include Secret Sea, Fresh Freesia, Gorgeous Grape, Darling Duckling, Hydrangea Hue, and Peaceful Pine. I also think you could incorporate Highland Heather into the mix. Stampin’ Up! products and color pallets coordinate well with all of their stamps, dies, embossing folders, etc.

Other products I’d like to showcase that were used in making this card is the Framed Violets Photopolymer Stamp Set and the Framed Violets Dies – combined as the Framed Violets Bundle which always gets you 10% off if purchased as a bundle. The bundle includes beautiful violet floral stamps and the dies include a large scalloped oval die and a large oval to make your card focal point stand out. Of course if you are the “I need it all” person like I am, there is the Violet Dreams Suite Collection where you can get all of the goodies that coordinate the airy soft florals like the stamp/die bundle, embellishment, fresh freesia ribbon, and the designer series paper pack. As another added bonus in the suite is the beautiful shimmery glittery Shimmering Stripes cardstock.

I have listed all of the measurements and products to make the fun fold card in the downloadable PDF below. However, the PDF does not contain the specific instructions to make or assemble the 2 needed folding pop-up mechanisms to operate the mechanical pieces of the card. I have explained in depth in my youtube video how to create and assemble the mechanical pieces of the card. If you want additional information, be sure to check out my youtube video below. Be sure to comment and let me know which card is your favorite.

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Lakeside Retreat Paper Pumpkin Alternative Fun Fold Cards

April 29, 2026 FranklyStamping Comments 2 comments

Paper Pumpkin April 2026 Lakeside Retreat Alternative

April 2026 Paper Pumpkin Lakeside Retreat is a nature-inspired card-making kit designed primarily for masculine occasions like Father’s Day and birthdays. It features serene waterside imagery and an earthy color palette, allowing you to create nine handmade cards. When I started looking at this amazing kit, the ideas just kept coming, one right after another. I made the 3 original designed cards and then got started on making alternatives with all of the kit contents. I accidentally received 2 kits so I had plenty of ephemera and card bases and envelopes to play with. This masculine card kit had perfect card bases and ephemera that worked well with the fun fold templates.

I have listed all of the measurements to make the fun fold cards in the downloadable PDF below. If you want additional information, be sure to check out my youtube video below. Be sure to comment and let me know which card is your favorite.

I have included the basic supplies below that I used, however the new products coming in the May 5 Catalog are not able to be linked until the catalog goes live on May 5. The Waterside Retreat Suite Collection is a fantastic collection of products and coordinates well with this Lakeside Retreat kit. Be sure to check it out on May 5. Thanks for looking.

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Under the Moonlight: Flora-Inspired Cards Moonlit Flora – Fern & Flora Bundle

April 12, 2026 FranklyStamping Comments 0 Comment

Easy Template #1 makes cardmaking feel effortless, especially when paired with the upcoming Moonlit Flora Suite Collection. I used the Fern & Flora Bundle to add soft greenery and layered accents, and the coordinating Moonlit Flora Designer Series Paper brings in those dreamy ferns and flora that make every card feel special. This template is ideal for beginners and seasoned stampers alike—just a few cuts, a focal layer, and your favorite patterns from the suite. It’s amazing how quickly you can create something beautiful.

The star of this suite is the beautiful earthy color pallet: Berry Burst, Golden Glow, Mossy Meadow, Old Olive, Peaceful Pine, Pecan Pie, Secret Sea, and Soft Seafoam.

If you like my Fern & Flora cards, download the free project sheet below. Please check out my youtube video below, which shows how I created two of these cards using the basic easy template #1 from start to finish along with several alternatives. Please leave a comment telling me which card is YOUR favorite!!

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All catalog items debuting in the new catalog will not be available to purchase until May 5. I have listed the products that are currently available that I used in my Fern & Flora card projects.

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Lovely & Beautiful Fun Fold Bridge Card

March 5, 2026 FranklyStamping Comments 0 Comment

I started this fun fold bridge card with Petal Pink cardstock as the foundation. The soft blush tone instantly sets a romantic, feminine mood, and it pairs beautifully with the botanical artwork in the suite. The fold itself is simple but interactive—just enough movement to make the card feel special without being complicated.

To add texture, I embossed the front bridge panel using the Lazy Daisy 3D embossing folder. The raised floral pattern gives the card a soft, quilted look that complements the suite’s delicate illustrations.

The star of this project is the Lovely & Beautiful Suite Collection. I chose a mix of designer paper and stamped images to decorate each section of the fold. The floral artwork is detailed but airy, so it doesn’t overwhelm the soft color palette.

A few of the Beautifully Adorned Ephemera pieces were perfect for adding quick, elegant layers—especially the botanical accents. They layer beautifully to give the card a polished, dimensional look without extra effort.

If you like my fun bridge fold card creation, download the free project sheet below. Please check out my youtube video below, which shows how I created this fun fold card from start to finish along with several of the alternatives. Please leave a comment telling me which card is YOUR favorite!!

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Celebrate Spring Paper Pumpkin Alternatives

February 24, 2026 FranklyStamping Comments 0 Comment

February Paper Pumpkin Alternatives Get ready for the season with the Celebrate Spring February Paper Pumpkin Kit, a collection filled with delicate pastels and effortless elegance. If you enjoy creating beautiful, coordinated projects without the stress of complex assembly, this kit is the perfect fit for your crafting table. Curated by Stampin’ Up!, this February release celebrates the essence of spring through a palette of fresh colors and whimsical Easter-themed designs.

Every element—from the soft patterns to the charming accents—is meticulously designed to harmonize, providing a seamless and joyful crafting experience right out of the box.

💌 What’s Inside the Special Delivery Kit This Paper Pumpkin experience is all about sending love and connection through handmade cards. Here’s what you’ll find inside:

✨ Materials to make 9 cards — 3 each of 3 beautifully designed layouts

💙 3 coordinating envelope designs for journaling, gifting, and mailing

✂️ Precut paper pieces and Pink Baker’s Twine

🖊️ Iridescent Pink and Yellow Sequins

🌈 Coordinating colors: Balmy Blue, Crumb Cake, Lemon Lolly, Peach Pie, Pretty in Pink, Shy Shamrock (Classic Stampin’ Spot)

Each month’s kit has to be subscribed to by the 10th of the month. If you’d like to join me in the creativity of the Paper Pumpkin subscription, please join me by subscribing here: https://www.stampinup.com/products/paper-pumpkin-subscription/?demoid=2202347 There is an “add-on” die set that goes with the January -March paper pumpkin kits. You can only order this if you are a subscriber. https://www.stampinup.com/products/beautiful-blooms-dies?demoid=2202347 You can also order refill kits in the Stampin’ Up store, again – you have to be a current subscriber:

https://www.stampinup.com/products/celebrate-spring-paper-pumpkin-refill?demoid=2202347

Paper Pumpkin February 2026 February Paper Pumpkin Celebrate Spring Alternative Cards

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New January 2026 Product of the Month

January 13, 2026 FranklyStamping Comments 0 Comment

January 2026 Product of the Month Fabulous Sayings Photopolymer Stamp Set

The new January 2026 product of the month is now orderable. The Fabulous Sayings Photopolymer Stamp Set will allow you always to say the right thing and you’ll have the right words – stamp style – right at your fingertips. Whether you are creating a birthday card, a thank you card, a thinking of you card, or simply cheering on a friend, the right words are at hand. Grab your ink and stamp a sweet card for a friend.

To participate in the product of the month, you will need to create a Stampin’ Up account on the Stampin’ Up website.

After you have added $75 in products to your shopping cart, the option to add the Product of the Month will pop up and you can purchase it for $5. If you use stamp credits or rewards that reduce the product amount, you would have to make sure it did not dip below $75.

Product of the Month products will be available until they’re sold out. Once they’re sold out, they won’t be available for purchase again. If you didn’t qualify to purchase the Product of the Month during the month it was first offered and it’s still available in the following months, you can purchase that product once you reach the qualifying amount. So, if you didn’t qualify in January but you qualify in February, you can choose to buy the January Product of the Month, provided it’s still available for purchase and you meet the qualifying amount. If you buy the January Product of the Month but still want the February Product of the Month, you’ll need to qualify again.

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