Fun Fold/Fancy Fold Blog Hop - September 2025 / Stamping With Melva

Fun Fold/Fancy Fold Blog Hop - September 2025

Thursday, 18 September 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!

I made this beautiful easel card using the Branching Out Bundle from the Stampin' Up!® Sept to Dec Mini Catalogue. I love this bundle - it's perfect for almost any occasion!

Instructions

Cut Early Espresso cardstock 4 1/4" x 11" and score at 2 3/4" and 5 1/2". Fold on scorelines and burnish with Bone Folder in mountain/valley configuration.
Cut Designer Series Paper 2 1/2" x 4" and adhere to the first section of the card base.
Cut out rectangle using 3rd largest die from Early Espresso cardstock
Cut out rectangle using 4th largest die from Basic White cardstock
Stamp branch on Basic White rectangle using Early Espresso ink
Stamp pine cones on branches using Early Espresso ink stamped off
Stamp pine boughs using Old Olive ink
Adhere to Early Espresso rectangle using Dimensionals
Adhere to the bottom of the card base only using Dimensionals.
Adhere Streaked Dots
Cut 2 pieces of Linen Thread and it a bow
Adhere in the bottom corner of the rectangle
Cut Early Espresso cardstock 3/4" by 3 1/2"
Cut Basic White cardstock 1/2" x 3 1/4"
Stamp sentiment on Basic White cardstock using Early Espresso ink
Adhere to Early Espresso cardstock using Dimensionals.
Cut Basic White cardstock 4" x 5 1/4"
Adhere sentiment to Basic White cardstock about 1/2" from bottom using Dimensionals.

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 link for the Stampin' Up!® 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.

Stampin' Rewards Program

With the Stampin'® Up! Rewards program you 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 a Tutorial with lots of project for you to create.

Here's my project that is in the tutorial - another version of the One Sheet Z Fold using the Sunrise Sailing Bundle from Stampin' Up!®.

Creativity Abounds Stamp Camp

Come join us on Oct 24-25 for the next Stamp Camp featuring the Modern Christmas Suite - a new Stampin' Up!® Online Exclusive. Get all of the details and sign up here!

Check out my Bonus project you can learn to make during the Stamp Camp!

Monthly Card Club

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

This month the club features the Branching Out stamp set - a new Stampin' Up!® Online Exclusive.

You will make 3 cards with envelopes and receive:

1/2 package Designer Series Paper
1 package embellishments
Roll of 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!

Your Creativity Awaits

The October Kit features the Traditional Christmas Suite - from the Stampin' Up! Sept to Dec Mini Catalogue!

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 - Christmas Greenery

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 - Textured Notes 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!)