Fun Folds Blog Hop - May 2025 / Stamping With Melva

Fun Folds Blog Hop - May 2025

Thursday, 15 May 2025

Time for another Fun Folds Blog Hop. We are a group of Demonstrators from around the world that love to share what they love. I hope you enjoy and are inspired by the talents of the Demonstrators who participate!

One of the easiest fun folds is the Back Flip Card. It's my go to fold when I want a quick and easy fold. I used the Celebratory Sips Designer Series Paper and Cheers & Sips Stamp Set for todays card.

We're using the Celebratory Sips Suite in the upcoming Creativity Abounds Stamp Camp! Purchase the suite in my Online Store and you can join us - you'll make 26 projects including 13 Make and Takes that I will send you! Get the details here!

Instructions

Cut Blackberry Bliss cardstock 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" and score at 2 1/8" and 4 1/4". Fold and burnish on scoreline in mountain/valley configuration using Bone Folder to form card base.
Cut Designer Series Paper 2" x 5 3/8" and adhere to the left front flap
Punch out circle from Blackberry Bliss cardstock using 2 3/8" Circle Punch.
Cut out 2 glasses from Designer Series Paper using Paper Snips.
Adhere to the circle using Dimensionals.
Adhere circle to the front flap half on the flap and half off the flap using Dimensionals on the left side of the circle only.
Stamp sentiment on Basic White cardstock - Blackberry Bliss ink for "Cheers" and Strawberry Slush ink for "To You!"
Cut out using Paper Snips
Adhere to the front flap using Dimensionals
Cut Basic White cardstock 4" x 5 1/4"
Stamp strawberry in bottom right corner using Strawberry Slush ink
Adhere to the inside of the card
Adhere Strawberry Slush embellishments to the front of the card.

You can find all of the supplies for this card in my Online Store.

Check out my Youtube Video for tips and tricks to make this card. Don't forget to subscribe to my Stamping with Melva YouTube Channel!

Now it's time to be inspired by all of the Projects in our Blog Hop!

I hope you have been inspired!

Shopping with Me!!!

Use the following links a copy of the catalogue, you can download a PDF version from this link:

Stampin' Up! 2025-2026 Annual Catalogue

If you would like to receive a catalogue, please click below and fill out the form.

Click here to request a catalogue.

Changes to the Stampin' Rewards Program

The Stampin' Up! Rewards program changed! You now earn rewards on every $25 you spend and use them on future orders! You must have an Online Account and opt in to earn rewards! You can create an account here and you will be able to opt in on your first order after April 15th!

For all orders over $50 I will send you an 2025-2027 In Color tutorial full of projects featuring the new In Colors! I've collaborated with 11 other talent demonstrators from France and the UK on this tutorial. You're going to love the projects.

Monthly Card Club

I'm excited to be offering a Monthly Card Club either In Person or by mail. Each month I will select a stamp set or bundle to feature.

This month the club features the Sweet Jar Bundle - a new bundle in the 2025-2027 Stampin' Up! Annual Catalogue.

You will make 3 cards with envelopes and receive:

1/2 package 2025-2027 In Color Designer Series Paper
1 package 2025-2027 In Color Flat Pearls
Start Pack Misty Moonlight & White Ribbon

Cost is $57 In Person (or local pick up) and $63 mailed or you can get for free without the product above with a minimum $50 order!

You can join my club monthly. If you join for 6 consecutive months and get a swag bag valued at $25 from me as a gift.

The In Person classes will be held on the last Sunday of each month from 10am to 12noon or 1-3pm. Space will be limited to 4 people per class.

Stay tuned for sneak peeks

Your Creativity Awaits

The June Kit features the Pretty Florals Bundle

Do you love to craft and are you looking for a kit that ships directly to you each month with special perks each month? Then you will LOVE “YOUR CREATIVITY AWAITS”!

With “Your Creativity Awaits”, each month you will receive an exclusive make and take kit (6 designs) plus a PDF Tutorial. All for only $72 per month shipped directly to you or $65 local pick up.

After 6 consecutive months of membership, you will receive a thank you of $25 product credit (before shipping and taxes) to spend on whatever you choose!

Each month, the Design Team will choose one stamp set or bundle and design fun projects for you to create. The stamp set is included in your kit. If you don't already own the dies or punch, you may add it to your kit or use what you have.

Featured stamp set - Pretty Florals

6 Cards (all different designs) - designed by Your Creativity Awaits Team

Exclusive Project tutorials you can follow along with to create your cards

Extra product (value will depend on the price of the stamp set)

Cost

Shipped: $72 monthly

Porch Pick-up: $65 monthly

Add-ons for this month - Dies - add on $48

Your Creativity Awaits Kit Timelines

The upcoming kit information including supplies needed will be announced by the 15th of the previous month

Kits will be shipped and tutorials emailed out by the 4th Tuesday of the month (subject to unforeseen delays in the shipment of product from Stampin’ Up!)