Monday Mystery Stamping – 7/13/26

Clue #1  Landscape card, gather your supplies: 

Card Direction:  Landscape/Horizontal  (Karla made hers vertical!)
NOTE: short side is the smaller measurement, long side is the larger measurement

BOTH SIDES OF YOUR DSP (Designer Series Paper) ….  WILL SHOW
Colored Card Stock:  
–  1 @ 4-1/4 x 5-1/2   Score at 4-3/4
Coordinating Colored Card Stock:  
–  1 @ 3-1/4 x 3-1/2
–  1 @ 1/4 x 4-1/4  (Optional)
Designer Series Paper
–  1 @ 4-1/4 TALL x 11 WIDE BOTH SIDES WILL SHOW AND PART AT AN ANGLE  Score at 5-1/2   (SAVE the 1” cut off edge…Optional) Mark at 1-1/4 from the fold along the top edge of the DSP. Put that mark near the top of your scorer and the bottom right corner narthex bottom of the scorer. Lightly score. Fold the top right corner down to the bottom of the DSP, forming a triangle.
–  1 @ 4 x 4 or 3-3/4 x 3-3/4 layered on a 4 x 4 (Optional)  Can be same or coordinate with above…or white/vanilla. For a very narrow piece, trim t.he top right corner diagonally and put it just under the triangle flap just created
White/Vanilla CS
–  1 @ 3 x 3-1/4
–  1 @ 3-3/4 x 3-3/4  (Optional) Layered with a 4 x 4
Embellishments    small to medium to large:  
–   for embellishments, use something that goes along with your DSP

There are so many ways to complete this card: extra DSP, extra writing panels, extra embellishments. Make the basic card and then add whatever you like!

First pictures are a basic layout along the lines of the instructions. Second set uses extra DSP.

I hope you like this tri-fold fun fold card! Please join us if you like to make a card without knowing what it is until you are done!!

Monday Mystery Coming on July 13th

Do you want to join in? I send out the supply list ahead of time. Included are the orientation of the card, the Designer Series Paper (DSP) sizes, and cardstock sizes. Then we meet together on Zoom at 7:30 CDT to cut, score and complete the card! Let me know if you would like to join in!

Monday Mystery Stamping – 6/15/26

Clue #1  Landscape card, gather your supplies: 

Card Direction:  Landscape/Horizontal   NOTE: short side is the smaller measurement, long side is the larger measurement

Colored Card Stock:
–  1 Base @ 4-1/4 x 9-1/2  Score as shown in the image. Dashed lines are score lines. Solid lines are cut lines.

–  1 @ approx. 3-1/2 circle, square, oval, other (label die), complimentary to the base or the same. I used a 2-1/2″ circle and feel it is a little small. I wouldn’t go over 3-1/2″ and it can be any shape or die cut. Clusters would be good, too.

Designer Series Paper (can be same design or different)
–  1 @ 3-1/2 Wide x 3-3/4 Tall
–  1 @ 1-3/4 Wide x 4 Tall or this could be an embossed piece of card stock, same color as the base or a complimentary color

White/Vanilla CS 
–  1 @ 3-3/4 x 8    Score on the long side at 4
–  1 @ approx. 2-3/4 circle OR square (label)  any shape you like                                                            

Embellishments    small to medium:  
–   for embellishments, use something that goes along with your DSP. 

Completed this way, the white piece on the right lifts up for your message. If you prefer, you could just layer the DSP on the front and add a writing panel on the back, 4 x 3-3/4.

I hope you like this fun fold card! Please join us if you like to make a card without knowing what it is until you are done!!

Monday Mystery Stamping – 5/11/26

I made 2 cards. One is using the new Floral Spray 3D Embossing Folder. This card is vertical, but can also be horizontal. The second card is using the Scenic Coast DSP. Your embossed panels must line up exactly. Same if you use DSP.

Clue #1  Vertical/Portrait OR Horizontal/Landscape card, gather your supplies: 

Card Stock card base
–  1 @ 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, scored at 4-1/4 OR 4-1/4 x 11, scored at 5-1/2
–  2 @ 4 x 5-1/4, same color if embossing (Hint: Use 3 of these panels to create 2 cards)

Designer Series Paper 
–  2 @ 3-3/4 x 5, Must match the scene or pattern you are using, if you are not embossing.

White/Vanilla CS 
–  1 @ 4 x 5-1/4, inside writing panel, if needed
–  1 @ front of card sentiment 

Embellishments    small optional
– for embellishments, use something that goes along with your DSP. Embellishments are not needed, especially with scenic DSP.

Cut one piece of the embossed panel or DSP into strips. For something a little different, I cut this embossed panel from the right at 1/2″, 3/4″, 1/2″, 3/4″, 1/2″ and that leaves a 1″ piece. For my piece of DSP, I cut 1/2″ strips. On the embossed panels, use the 3 1/2″ strips adhered with dimensionals directly over the same pattern on the underneath piece. For the second card, use the other 3 pieces and adhere them with dimensionals over the same pattern on the underneath panel. I embossed the flower and fussy cut it to add to the front of my card.

I hope you like this “double vision” card! Please join us if you like to make a card without knowing what it is until you are done!!

Monday Mystery Stamping – 3/30/26

Clue #1  Vertical/Portrait card, gather your supplies: 

Colored Card Stock card base
–  1 @ 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, scored at 4-1/4
–  1 @ 4 x 5-1/4, embossed, if you like

Designer Series Paper 
–  1 @ 6 x 6, I am using Thoughtful Journey Designer Series Paper. Both sides will be seen. Cut 3/4 off either the top or the bottom. Discard or use on another project. Rotate the large piece of DSP and cut 1-1/4 off the left side. This goes on hte front of the card. Score at 4 from the left on the remaining piece of DSP. (Or 3/4 from the right-hand side.)

Stamp your greeting (if any) on the writing panel. Fold the DSP and attach it to the back of the writing panel on the right-hand side. Attach this to the righthand inside of hte card base.

Attach the 1-1/4 DSP strip to the front of the embossed panel. Attach panel to frot of the card.

White/Vanilla CS 
–  1 @ 4 x 5-1/4, inside writing panel
–  2 @ front of card sentiment and optional inside sentiment, not on the writing panel

Embellishments    small to medium optional
– for embellishments, use something that goes along with your DSP. Embellishments are not needed, especially with scenic DSP. 4-1/4 x 5-1/2. Base.

I hope you like this tri-fold card! Please join us if you like to make a card without knowing what it is until you are done!!

Monday Mystery Stamping – 3/9/26

Clue #1  Vertical/Portrait card, gather your supplies: 

Colored Card Stock card base
–  1 @ 4-1/4 x 11, score at 4-1/2 and 10
–  1 @ 1-1/2 x 5-1/4 Easel base
–  1 @ 1-1/2 x 3-1/4 Cross piece. Can be this rectangle, a circle, oval, label die cut, or a pumpkin, cupcake, other die cut.

Complimentary Card Stock 
–  1 @ 1-1/4 x 5 Easel layer
–  1 @ 1-1/4 x 3 Cross piece layer

Designer Series Paper A 
–  1 @ 1 wide x 4-3/4 tall Easel layer
–  1 @ 1 tall x 2-3/4 wide Cross piece layer

Designer Series Paper B 
–  1 @ 4 wide x 5-1/4 tall This piece can be a 3rd DSP pattern.
–  1 @ 4 wide x 4-1/4 tall Front of card, bottom
–  1 @ 4 wide x 3/4 tall Front of card, top

White/Vanilla CS 
–  1 @ 4 x 5-1/4  OPTIONAL  (back of card writing panel)
– 1 @ 4 x 3 writing panel inside, if using a darker card base.
–  1 @ 1-1/4 x 4-1/4 tall Easel stopper, popped up on pop-dots, inside. Can be same color as card base or complimentary cardstock. It can have DSP on it or not.

Embellishments    small to medium 
– for embellishments, use something small to medium that goes along with your DSP

Here are a couple of my cards. The vertical easel piece can be 1-1/2 to 1-3/4 wide. It can be layered in 1/4″ increments or 1/8″ increments. Layers are optional.

Karla was not able to join us, but here is her card

I hope you like this easel-fun-fold card! Please join us if you like to make a card without knowing what it is until you are done!!

Monday Mystery Stamping – 1/19/26

Clue #1  Horizontal/Landscape card, Gather your supplies. (all measurements in inches)
Colored or White/Vanilla Card Stock card base:
– 1 @ 4 x 9-3/4. Z-Fold. See picture below for cutting (solid line) and scoring (dashed lines).
– 1 @ 4-1/4 x 5-1/2. Base.

DSP: 2 or 3 patterns
(A) – 1 @ 2-3/4 wide x 2-3/4 tall. Front.
(A) – 1 @ 9 wide x 3/4 tall. Cut into 3 pieces – 5, 2, and 2.
(B – C) – 1 or 2 pieces @ 2 wide x 2-3/4 tall. These can match or be different if using 2 pieces.
White/Vanilla Card Stock (CS):
–  1 or 2 @ 2 wide x 2-3/4 tall.

This card uses 3 pieces measuring 2 wide by 2-3/4 tall to the right of the 2-3/4 square on the front of the card. It is up to you hope many writing panels and how many DSP panels you want to use. You could use all DSP on the front and then add a 4 x 5-1/4 white/vanilla panel on the back for your written message.

Embellishments small – medium: 
– for embellishments, use something that goes along with your DSP. I suggest something no bigger than 2-3/4 x 2-3/4.

I hope you like this Z-fun-fold card! Please join us if you like to make a card without knowing what it is until you are done!!

Monday Mystery Stamping – 1/5/26

Clue #1  Vertical/Portrait card, Gather your supplies: (all measurements in inches)
Colored Card Stock card base
–   1 @ 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, score at 4-1/4
Colored Card Stock (either the same as base or complimentary)
–   1 @ 3-1/4 x 3-1/4 (mat for pinwheel)
DSP:
–   1 @ 6 x 6 small overall pattern, we will see both sides. Score at 1-1/2 on all 4 sides. Cut out all 4 corners. Fold each side in to the center and turn the right lower corner to the fold line. Burnish all folds. Tuck the 4th side under the first turned back corner.
White/Vanilla Card Stock (CS):
–  2 @ 4 x 5-1/4″ (one could be embossed, for the front of the card, the other goes inside if using dark card stock base)
–  1 strip or punched cardstock for the sentiment
–  optional 2-3/4 square for message inside the pinwheel. Oops, my picture is upside down!! HaHa!!

Karla couldn’t join us online because her Internet service was down, but here is her card! Karla glued her pinwheel down and added an embellishment in the center.

I hope you like this fun-fold card! Please join us if you like to make a card without knowing what it is until you are done!!

Monday Mystery Stamping – 12/8/25

Clue #1  Vertical/Portrait card, Gather your supplies: 
Colored Card Stock:
–   1 @ 5-1/2 x 10-3/4, score at 1-1/4, 5-1/2, 9-1/2
–   1 @ 3-3/4 square, cut diagonally into 2 triangles
–   1 @ 3-1/2 square, cut diagonally into 2 triangles
DSP A:
–  2 @ 3-3/4 wide x 5-1/4 tall, one goes on the front, one inside. Can be different DSPs.
DSP B:
–   1 @ 3-1/2 square, cut diagonally into 2 triangles
–   1 @ 3-1/4 square, cut diagonally into 2 triangles
DSP C:
–   4 @ 1 wide x 5-1/4 tall
White/Vanilla Card Stock (CS):
–  1 @ 4 x 5-1/4″
Embellishments:  
–   card front embellishment(s), use something that goes along with your DSP and theme. It should be at most 3 tall by 2-2-1/2 wide.

Score the base. Only 2 triangles, one of each size is needed for one card. Attach the DSP to the triangle leaving a border around the point. The largest triangle goes on the bottom flap. Adhere it close to the edge, the rectangle DSP will cover the edge. Attach the smaller triangle to the top flap.

One DSP goes on front and the other inside behind it. The writing panel goes on the left inside.

Cover both sides of the two flaps with the rectangle DSPs.

I hope you like this fun-fold card! Please join us if you like to make a card without knowing what it is until you are done!!

Monday Mystery Stamping – 11/10/25

Clue #1  Vertical/Portrait card, Gather your supplies: 
Colored Card Stock A card base: (these can be cut from one piece of cardstock measuring 10 x 7-1/4)
–   1 @ 5-1/2 x 7-1/4 wide, score at 1-1/2 and 3 on the 7-1/4 side
–   3 @ 1-1/2 x 7-1/4, with the 7-1/4 edge at the top, score at 1-1/2 and 3 on the 7-1/4 side (These can be a coordinating color to the base or the same)
DSP:
–   3 @ 1-1/4 tall x 4 wide. They can be random or cut from a 3-3/4 tall x 4 wide single piece
–   6 @ 1-1/4 tall x 1-1/4 wide squares. They can be 3 of 2 coordinating DSPs or one set of 3 can match the longer pieces.
White/Vanilla Card Stock (CS):
–  1 @ 5-1/4 x 4, writing panel for the back
Embellishments:  
–  card front embellishment(s), use something that goes along with your DSP and theme. A cluster or largish label-type die with a sentiment and smaller pieces.

I hope you like this easy fun-fold card! Please join us if you like to make a card without knowing what it is until you are done!!