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Easy Fun Fold Cards: 3 Pretty Papers & Video

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

If you love quick & easy cards that pack a big “wow,” you’re in the right place! Today I’m sharing a North Pole Delivery Fun Fold that’s not only adorable—but it also features my favorite paper-saving trick to help you stretch every sheet.

We’ll be crafting with a trio of gorgeous Designer Papers: North Pole Delivery, Hobby Haven, and the NEW Easter Joy… and trust me, you’re going to want them all by the time we’re done. Grab a cozy seat, hit play, and let’s create something magical together!

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  • Card Base = 11″ x 4 1/4″ Score & at 5 1/2″ then slide over and cut at 2 1/4″
  • Cut another 4 1/4″ x 2 1/4″ piece from left over card stock.
  • Inside / Designer paper = 4″ x 5 1/4″
  • Basic White: Cut 2 – 4″ x 2″ pieces to attach to mats
  • Frontc Flap / Designer paper = 4″ x 3″

Let’s take a closer look at each card … Here is our North Pole Delivery card that was featured in the video. It’s full of cheer and whimsy, this patterned paper set features dogs, bears, and more animals delivering holiday letters and packages in classic Christmas colors of reds and greens. Plus, you get two sheets of pre-cut images for easy accents!

I really love this easy fun fold and it works for any occasion … Here is the Hobby Haven! This is a fun designer paper to work with! It will bring your favorite pastimes to life … Charming illustrations inspired by baking, sewing, reading, and other simple pleasures!

My last feature “Easter Joy” …. SNEAK PEEK into the January / April Mini Catalog (Available January 6th, 2026). Hop into creativity with Easter Joy 12″ x 12″ Specialty Designer Series Paper! This delightful patterned paper brings the charm of spring to your handmade cards and paper crafting projects. Features playful bunnies, Easter eggs, blooming flowers, and festive baskets, all with a hint of metallic foil shine.

As you can see, this easy fun fold truly steals the show—it’s versatile, beginner-friendly, and works beautifully across every season and theme. From the whimsical holiday charm of North Pole Delivery, to the cozy, everyday delights found in Hobby Haven, and finally the fresh spring sparkle of the NEW Easter Joy Designer Paper, this fold lets each pattern shine in its own special way. One simple layout, endless possibilities!

If one (or all 😉) of these papers has caught your eye, now is the perfect time to add them to your craft stash and start creating cards that wow. Thank you so much for watching along with me—be sure to check the links below and let this fun fold inspire your next handmade creation.

Happy stamping! 💕✂️

Adorable Nutcracker Tags Made into Cards

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Well, well, well… we are officially in the thick of a snowstorm here in Wisconsin—
and honestly, it feels like the entire state is buried under a fluffy white blanket today! ❄️
It’s the perfect kind of day to stay inside, stay warm, and enjoy a little creativity.

Today also happens to be Small Business Saturday, and while I never want to shout “shop small” at anyone, I do love the gentle reminder that days like this are a wonderful opportunity to support the people behind the storefronts—whether they’re local shops in town or the online businesses you’ve grown to trust. It’s really about connection, community, and choosing to lift each other up.

Yesterday I shared the replay of my Facebook LIVE where I highlighted two amazing kits, the Adventure Awaits Card Kit and the Nutcracker Tag Kit. Today, with the snow swirling outside, it seems like the perfect moment to cozy in and give you a closer look at the cards I created— Those tags are adorable on their own, but transforming them into cards felt like giving them a whole new purpose. I’ll walk through how I layered them, how I chose coordinating cardstock, and why simple tweaks made them feel extra festive and giftable.

Snowy days like this remind me just how comforting it is to create something with your hands. There’s a certain warmth that comes from crafting— from the quiet moments trimming paper,
to the satisfaction of adding that last embellishment, to the joy of knowing someone will smile when they open your handmade card.

Let’s begin with our first tag / card ….

You’ll notice that I switch out banners and greetings to create a whole new feel. My background is the Garden Green Two Tone paper, and secured to a Basic White A2 Card base. I embossed it with the Peaceful Greenery Embossing Folder and used a sanding block to remove some of the color and pull the white out! I love the festive look!!

Next up ….

I had a lot of fun with this card!! I was playing with the Designer papers I had on hand … my card front was create using the Branching Out dies and the Traditions of Christmas Designer Paper. I matted this backdrop with Crumb Cake to match her boot & hat. That piece was cut slightly larger and then I used my 1″ Circle Punch to create the same look as the dies. The little presents around her feet … they come from the North Pole Delivery Specialty paper. I also die cut a piece of Vellum using the Spotlight on Nature dies.

My third tag into card is …

I began by trimming the Pool Party color off my Nutcracker … I wanted to pull the Real Red and Old Olive out of this one. You’ll see the Old Olive in his shoulder pads. I again use the Traditions of Christmas Designer paper and the Branching Out dies. This time I used a partial sheet of cardstock as my mat … I wanted to leave a little more red showing. I added a smaller circle cut from Vellum using the Spotlight on Nature Dies… I do this technique to highlight either the tag (as in our second card) or the greeting as in this card.

My last tag to card is ….

Here’s my Little Drummer Boy card! Not sure if you caught this, but on cards 2 and 3 – I did not use the banners, so I used them as my backdrop!! My cardfront is Basic White and die cut with the Textured Notes Dies. I used Pecan Pie as my cardbase – I thought it looked nice with his hair and highlighted the rest of the colors. The bakers twine used for tying up the tags, was used as an embellishment to showcase the tags. On this one is saved the “For You” greeting because the Drummer Boy asks … Shall I play for you?

I had so much fun making these special cards. Cards truly make the perfect gift. They’re personal. They’re thoughtful… And they’re filled with a little piece of you. I hope this inspires you to share your creativity with someone who could use a little lift.

Stay warm, stay safe, and enjoy the beauty of a good snow day… it’s Wisconsin, after all. Tell me where you’re from and how’s the weather by you!!

Straight from Santa’s Mailroom: A North Pole Delivery You’ll Adore!

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today it’s double the fun with at the North Pole🎄! I just can’t get enough of the North Pole Delivery Specialty Designer Series Paper! In today’s post, I’m sharing not one, but two adorable cards featuring this festive paper—and you can catch the full creative process in my Facebook LIVE replay (link below)!

This cheerful paper is the backdrop on this first card in garden green. You get two sheets of precut images in this designer paper packet, and this is where our adorable little helper who is busily mailing letters is from, as is the mailbox! Today’s card showcases these delightful images front and center, paired perfectly with the banner from the Stylish Shapes dies. The banner also highlights my greeting from the Words for the Season bundle.

My next card uses the Stylish Shapes Dies to not only highlight my greeting but to create a “gift”. The clean stitched edges of these dies add just the right touch of polish, and they make layering quick and easy. Each card came together in no time—but looks like you spent hours crafting! And the bow on top finishes off the card!

If you’re looking for inspiration to get started with your holiday cards, you’ll definitely want to watch the video below. You’ll see step-by-step how I pulled these designs together and how versatile the North Pole Delivery Specialty Paper really is. It’s perfect not only for cards but also for gift tags, scrapbook layouts, and holiday packaging projects.

Whether you’re making cards, decking out your scrapbook pages, or designing cute packaging for gifts, the North Pole Delivery Specialty Designer Paper is sure to add a touch of merry magic to everything you create. It’s the perfect way to send a little North Pole joy straight from your craft table!

Thank you for joining me today! Ready to bring a little North Pole magic into your craft room? 🎁 Scroll down to find links to all the products I used today—then grab your favorites and start creating your own merry deliveries! And don’t forget to join me for my next Facebook LIVE for more holiday inspiration and creative fun! 🎄✨

Special Delivery from the North Pole! You’ll LOVE What’s Inside!

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Yesterday I shared 2 cards created with the Hobby Haven Designer paper, so I thought I’d share the same concept of creating but with a sprinkle of Christmas magic ….

Send joyful tidings this holiday season with the North Pole Delivery Specialty Designer Series Paper! This adorable 12″ x 12″ (30.5 x 30.5 cm) paper pack is bursting with cheer and whimsy—filled with playful dogs, bears, and other festive friends busily delivering holiday letters and packages. With its classic Christmas palette of reds and greens, it’s impossible not to smile when you start creating with it!

One of my favorite features of this paper is the two sheets of precut images—ready-to-use accents that make crafting a breeze! I used a few of these darling images on today’s project, pairing them with the Spotlight on Nature dies. The different-sized circles were perfect for framing my chosen designs and sentiment, giving each element the attention it deserves. For the greetings, I reached for the Words for the Season stamp set—it’s packed with sentiments that fit beautifully with this cheerful paper collection.

To complete the design, I added a touch of texture using the So Swirly embossing folder, which created a fun, blustery background—just like a winter day at the North Pole! And I used the Old Olive Low Profile Sparkle Dots to bring a little magic and coordinating color into our design.

And of course, I couldn’t stop with the front of the card. The inside is decked out too, featuring one of those cute die-cut trucks and a sentiment highlighted with the Stylish Shapes dies.

Whether you’re making cards, decking out your scrapbook pages, or designing cute packaging for gifts, the North Pole Delivery Specialty Designer Paper is sure to add a touch of merry magic to everything you create. It’s the perfect way to send a little North Pole joy straight from your craft table!

Thank you for joining me today, I hope you feel inspired to try out this adorable paper pack, the layout or a combination of both. You’ll find the supplies you need listed below.