If you love a card that makes people tilt their head and say, “Wait… how is that attached?” then you are going to love this week’s fun fold.

This floating cut-out design looks fancy, but it’s actually surprisingly simple. When the card is closed, you see a bold shape cut from the front. But when you open it, the focal image appears to float perfectly in that opening. It’s one of those quick, easy, wow cards that feels interactive without being complicated.
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In today’s video, I’m sharing how to make this floating cut-out fun fold plus three totally different handmade cards using Stampin’ Up!® products – sporty, sweet spring, and adorable bugs. Be sure to scroll all the way down to grab the free downloadable project sheet with the instructions for making this card.

If you’ve ever stared at your pile of patterned paper and thought, “I don’t even know where to start,” today’s post is for you.

This week’s Stamp with Me Tuesday is all about a super simple card sketch – the kind that lets your paper shine and makes cardmaking feel easy instead of overwhelming. And yes, there’s a free downloadable project sheet with all the measurements waiting for you below.

This layout is clean. It’s flexible. It’s quick, easy, wow. And I’m sharing four completely different handmade cards using the exact same sketch so you can see just how versatile it really is.

Be sure to click "Read More" for the video tutorial, all four card samples, and your free project sheet.

If you’ve ever looked at an embossed background and thought, “It’s pretty… but it needs something,” today’s technique is about to become your new favorite.

This dry embossing and brayer technique adds depth, contrast, and just enough drama to make your handmade cards look polished and intentional – without adding complicated steps. We’re layering light ink, texture from an embossing folder, and then rolling a darker ink over the raised areas to make that pattern pop.
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It’s simple. It’s bold. And it works with so many Stampin’ Up!® embossing folders and stamp sets.
Keep reading for the full tutorial video, four card samples, and grab the free downloadable project sheet with instructions so you can try it yourself.

There’s something so satisfying about a card that feels elegant but isn’t complicated.

This month’s February Online Card Class features the Lovely Arrangements bundle from Stampin’ Up!®, and we’re creating three handmade cards that focus on layering, soft neutrals, subtle texture, and smart die cutting. These are the kinds of designs that look polished – but are completely doable at your craft table.

If you love clean designs with a little depth and dimension, you’re going to enjoy these.
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Click Read More to watch the full class video and see close-up photos of each project.

This week’s fun fold is a great example of how a small change can make a card feel a little more special without making it complicated. It’s clean, simple, and has just enough of a twist to feel different from a standard card.
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This front-flap fun fold folds back to show off layered patterned paper in a really satisfying way. There’s no tricky scoring or math involved – just a straightforward structure that works beautifully with patterned paper (hello, February Product of the Month!) and adapts easily for thank you cards, birthdays, and just-because notes.

👉 Be sure to read all the way through to grab the FREE project sheet with measurements and to watch the step-by-step video tutorial.