Wild Bunch Product Of The Month

I had a big internal debate about whether I would share these cards.  On one hand they are sooooooo adorable, but on the other hand they feature the Wild Bunch Stamp Set which is June's Product of the Month and unfortunately it's sold out!  I'm soooo sad.  This was my favorite one yet and I played with every little critter!  In the end I decided I would share them because I know lots of you got this set earlier in the month with your orders.  If you didn't get it, look through your stash for a critter set that you could easily adapt these cards for.  

The card layouts are all identical.  The only thing changed was the cardstocks, inks and Stampin' Blends.  Otherwise I made them all exactly the same.  I started with a card base and trimmed the front off diagonally from the top left to the bottom right.  I embossed that with the Forever Plaid Embossing Folder.  The inside piece is another card that opens to the top.  I added the embossed piece to the front of that card.  For the penguins I used masking paper and stamped the center penguin.  Placed the masking paper penguin over that penguin and stamped two more penguins on the opposite side.  When you remove the masking paper you have a line of penguins that looks like one image. The penguins were the only ones I didn't fussy cut.  

I colored my penguins in Cloud Cover, Pool Party, Timid Tiger and Soft Seafoam Stampin' Blends.  My inks are Smoky Slate and Secret Sea

The koala is adorable!  How could he not be!? I love pairing him with shades of green.  He really stands out.  To color my koala I used Gray Granite, Basic Black and Bubble Bath Stampin' Blends.  My inks are Garden Green and Soft Sea Foam.

Who doesn't love the highland cow!?!  I think there might be a few of you who got this set especially for the highland cow.  I don't blame you he's adorable!  I paired him up with some soft pinks and browns.  Honestly, I can't get over this amazing color combo!  I colored him with Crumb Cake, Pecan Pie and Bubble Bath Stampin' Blends.  My inks are Pecan Pie and Barely Blush.

Finally, the snail.  Just as adorable!  I wanted bold and bright colors for him.  For my Stampin' Blends I used, Melon Mambo, Flirty Flamingo and Lemon Lime Twist.  I used Lemon Lime Twist and Melon Mambo Inks.  

Measurements

Base Color 

8 1/2" x 5 1/2" score long side at 4 1/4", trim the card front diagonally from the top left to bottom right

Penguin-Secret Sea

Koala-Soft Sea Foam

Cow-Barely Blush

Snail-Flirty Flamingo 

Inside card

5 3/4" x 4" score long side at 1/2"

Penguin-Cloud Cover

Koala-Gray Granite

Cow-Crumb Cake

Snail-Lemon Lime Twist

Diagonal Front piece 

5 1/4" x 4" cut in half diagonally

Penguin-Smoky Slate

Koala-Garden Green

Cow-Pecan Pie

Snail-Melon Mambo

Square layer

3" x 3"

Penguin-Cloud Cover

Koala-Gray Granite

Cow-Pecan Pie

Snail-Lemon Lime Twist

Basic White

5 1/4" x 4" (inside of card, adhered to 1/2" flap from 'Inside Card' above)

2 3/4" x 2 3/4"

3/4" x 3 1/2"

1/2" x 3"

Pieces to stamp/fussy cut animals

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Sweet Old Friends Twist and Pop Card

One of my very favorite, all time fun folds/movement cards are twist and pop cards.  I remember the first time I made a twist and pop card.  Mind blown!  It was like magic!  Since then, I'm still mesmerized every time I make one.  The Sweet Old Friends Bundle is perfect for this fun fold.  There's so many characters and fun dies, this is a great way to include them all.  I've made lots of these videos in the past, I'll like to one of mine from about 3 years ago.  It's a good video that breaks down how to make these cards step by step.  Check it out here. Once you have the layout and scoring done you can substitute any images in.     

All of my images are colored with Stampin' Blends.  For a full list of colors check out the supply list linked below.  I have three characters on the front and even more popped up inside the card.  For the background I ink blended it for a soft, vintage look.  I used Lemon Lime Twist and Secret Sea.  Use a light hand with both colors, you want a soft look not intense color.  

I ink blended the inside panels the same way.  I used the dies to die cut some of the extras in the dies like the leaves, honey pot and sign.  These are good accent pieces to add to fill out the card.  My greeting is from the Thoughtful Octopus Stamp Set.  I wanted a simple birthday greeting and this was perfect.  

Measurements

Cloud Cover

8 1/2" x 5 1/2" score long side at 4 1/4"

2 3/4" x 8" score long side at 2", 4", 6"

2 1/2" x 5 1/2" score long side at 2 3/4" and mark 1 1/2" from each corner

score short side at 1 1/4"

Soft Seafoam

4" x 5 1/4"

Leaves die cut from Sweet Old Friends Bundle

Lemon Lime Twist

Leaves die cut from Sweet Old Friends Bundle

Secret Sea, Golden Glow

Honey and honey pot die cut from Sweet Old Friends Bundle

Crumb Cake, Pecan Pie

Sign die cut from Sweet Old Friends Bundle

Artisan Sketched DSP

3/4" x 5"

Basic White

3 3/4" x 5"

1 7/8" x 2 5/8" four pieces
Pieces to stamp and die cut from Sweet Old Friends Bundle

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Balloon Festoon Bundle Class To Go Day 4-VIDEO

Welcome to another Class To Go!  This class will feature the fun Balloon Festoon Bundle.  You can earn this Class To Go FREE June 16-30, 2026 with a $50 minimum order in my Online Store. This class to go will feature four cards. Check below for all the details on earning this Class To Go. The featured embellishment this week are the Shimmering Dots.  Receive an entire package FREE when your order is over $150.  

At the time of typing this the Balloon Festoon Bundle is out of stock, but it's scheduled to be back soon!  Keep checking the Online Store this is one bundle you don't want to miss.  Before we get into this card I need to say, the video is a mess.  As with lots of things this video didn't go as planned.  The card in the video doesn't slide well-hold on I have an update, stay tuned! I thought and thought about rerecording this video but time wasn't on my side.  We are in the full midst of summer around here and I'm just not at home much.  I left it as is because things go wrong with card making, I'll be the first to say my stamping is messy.  There's lots of trial and error and I'm not going to pretend when I sit down to make a card it's perfect, it's not! For the update: After the video I looked closer at why the card wasn't sliding as it should-I didn't put enough adhesive on the tab that is connected to the sliding piece.  I added a couple glue dots and it slides like a dream now.  So, make sure that arm that is attached to the back slider piece is adhered well.  It was a simple fix!  I still stand by how adorable this card is.  Here is a link to a similar card with the same technique if you'd like to see how to properly adhere the arm. Check it out here. 

I love the colors on this card.  Just looking at it you know it's going to be a celebration!  The Barely Blush Balloon slides up and down, so fun!  Anytime there's a card that moves I'm down for it!  

Earning the Class To Go is easy-simply place an order in my Online Store!  

There's three options:

1. Earn the Class To Go Kit FREE with a $50 order. Includes all the supplies you'll need to complete the cards.  You will have to provide ink and stamps.  Kits will NOT come prestamped  If the featured bundle includes dies or punches you'll need those as well.  
2. Earn the Class To Go Kit FREE with a $100 order.  Includes everything from option 1 PLUS you'll get 5 FREE cards from my card basket sent FREE.
3. Earn the Class To Go Kit FREE with a $150 order.  Includes everything from option 2 PLUS you'll get a full embellishment in your kit!  

You can choose the option that best works for you!  Here's some additional fine print.

• I will not do any stamping or die cutting/punching from the featured set or bundle.  You will need the stamp set/bundle to complete your cards.  You can always substitute for products you already have. 
• My basket of cards is full of cards from past classes, cards featured on my blog and more!  Please note that the cards will be chosen randomly and may not coordinate with the featured stamp set/bundle. Envelopes will not be included for these five cards.
• Your order total must be at $50, $100 or $150 before tax and shipping and after rewards or Bonus Days coupons in one order (multiple orders cannot be combined).  
• Must be a resident of the USA to participate. The blog posts and videos will be available to everyone. 
• Each class will have designated dates to earn the class-check dates below.  Classes should ship the week following the cut off date of the class. You'll receive an email when they ship.

All the balloons have confetti stamped on them in their coordinating colors.  The tone on tone stamping gives them dimension but it doesn't distract from anything.  A simple slit in the card makes this slider almost invisible making the illusion even more impressive!  

Measurements

Pool Party

8 1/2" x 5 1/2" score long side at 4 1/4"

Tab punched with Keeping Tabs Punch

Basic White

5 1/4" x 4"

3 1/2" x 4 3/4"

Arch die cut from Everyday Arches Dies

1" x 3"

Crisp Cantaloupe, Coastal Cabana, Granny Apple Green, Barely Blush

Pieces to die cut balloons

Make sure to check out the video for all the tips and tricks for this card. While you're there make sure to subscribe to my YouTube Channel so you never miss a video. I have a full supply list linked below. You can shop for these products today!

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Get a full supply list here

 

Balloon Festoon Bundle Class To Go Day 3-VIDEO

Welcome to another Class To Go!  This class will feature the fun Balloon Festoon Bundle.  You can earn this Class To Go FREE June 16-30, 2026 with a $50 minimum order in my Online Store. This class to go will feature four cards. Check below for all the details on earning this Class To Go. The featured embellishment this week are the Shimmering Dots.  Receive an entire package FREE when your order is over $150.  

At the time of typing this the Balloon Festoon Bundle is out of stock, but it's scheduled to be back soon!  Keep checking the Online Store this is one bundle you don't want to miss. I LOVE today's card.  We are taking a traditional gatefold card and adding a balloon spin to it.  The base is Coastal Cabana and we did partial die cutting on the front flaps so that they have that iconic balloon shape.  If you've never done partial die cutting make sure you check out the video. It's a simple technique that really makes a difference.  You'll set up your die cutting machine as normal but you only place the top plate on the part you want die cut.  Anything not covered won't cut.  

Earning the Class To Go is easy-simply place an order in my Online Store!  

There's three options:

1. Earn the Class To Go Kit FREE with a $50 order. Includes all the supplies you'll need to complete the cards.  You will have to provide ink and stamps.  Kits will NOT come prestamped  If the featured bundle includes dies or punches you'll need those as well.  
2. Earn the Class To Go Kit FREE with a $100 order.  Includes everything from option 1 PLUS you'll get 5 FREE cards from my card basket sent FREE.
3. Earn the Class To Go Kit FREE with a $150 order.  Includes everything from option 2 PLUS you'll get a full embellishment in your kit!  

You can choose the option that best works for you!  Here's some additional fine print.

• I will not do any stamping or die cutting/punching from the featured set or bundle.  You will need the stamp set/bundle to complete your cards.  You can always substitute for products you already have. 
• My basket of cards is full of cards from past classes, cards featured on my blog and more!  Please note that the cards will be chosen randomly and may not coordinate with the featured stamp set/bundle. Envelopes will not be included for these five cards.
• Your order total must be at $50, $100 or $150 before tax and shipping and after rewards or Bonus Days coupons in one order (multiple orders cannot be combined).  
• Must be a resident of the USA to participate. The blog posts and videos will be available to everyone. 
• Each class will have designated dates to earn the class-check dates below.  Classes should ship the week following the cut off date of the class. You'll receive an email when they ship.

I die cut a full Granny Apple Green balloon to finish the front.  Lots of fun stamping on all the balloons bring this card to life!  The backgrounds stamps in this set-the stars, dots and confetti-are amazing!  They're some of my very favorites in the stamp set! 

Measurements

Coastal Cabana

8 1/2" x 5 1/2" score the long side at 2 1/8" on each side

Granny Apple Green

Piece to die cut balloon

Basic White

5 1/4" x 4"

2 3/4" x 1/2"

Piece to die cut balloon strings

Make sure to check out the video for all the tips and tricks for this card. While you're there make sure to subscribe to my YouTube Channel so you never miss a video. I have a full supply list linked below. You can shop for these products today!

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Thanks for looking, see you soon!!!

Get a full supply list here

 

Balloon Festoon Bundle Class To Go Day 2-VIDEO

Welcome to another Class To Go!  This class will feature the fun Balloon Festoon Bundle.  You can earn this Class To Go FREE June 16-30, 2026 with a $50 minimum order in my Online Store. This class to go will feature four cards. Check below for all the details on earning this Class To Go. The featured embellishment this week are the Shimmering Dots.  Receive an entire package FREE when your order is over $150.  

At the time of typing this the Balloon Festoon Bundle is out of stock, but it's scheduled to be back soon!  Keep checking the Online Store this is one bundle you don't want to miss. For today's card we're making a slide and lock card.  This is such a fun take on a gate fold card, I've seen this done LOTS of ways, today I'm sharing how I do it.  I love it!  

Earning the Class To Go is easy-simply place an order in my Online Store!  

There's three options:

1. Earn the Class To Go Kit FREE with a $50 order. Includes all the supplies you'll need to complete the cards.  You will have to provide ink and stamps.  Kits will NOT come prestamped  If the featured bundle includes dies or punches you'll need those as well.  
2. Earn the Class To Go Kit FREE with a $100 order.  Includes everything from option 1 PLUS you'll get 5 FREE cards from my card basket sent FREE.
3. Earn the Class To Go Kit FREE with a $150 order.  Includes everything from option 2 PLUS you'll get a full embellishment in your kit!  

You can choose the option that best works for you!  Here's some additional fine print.

• I will not do any stamping or die cutting/punching from the featured set or bundle.  You will need the stamp set/bundle to complete your cards.  You can always substitute for products you already have. 
• My basket of cards is full of cards from past classes, cards featured on my blog and more!  Please note that the cards will be chosen randomly and may not coordinate with the featured stamp set/bundle. Envelopes will not be included for these five cards.
• Your order total must be at $50, $100 or $150 before tax and shipping and after rewards or Bonus Days coupons in one order (multiple orders cannot be combined).  
• Must be a resident of the USA to participate. The blog posts and videos will be available to everyone. 
• Each class will have designated dates to earn the class-check dates below.  Classes should ship the week following the cut off date of the class. You'll receive an email when they ship.

The basic idea is that the center panel is like a floating belly band.  It slides up to unlock the card so you can open it.  There's two balloons sandwiched together to make a 'slit' for each of the card panels to slide into.  Once opened, I added another vertical card inside to make it even more fancy! Plus this gives us an opportunity to use even more of the adorable stamps.  The bold colors on this card really make it stand out. Think about using this layout for a graduation card in school colors.  Bridal shower card in the brides colors.  So many options.  I love the bright combo of the Strawberry Slush and Timid Tiger together.  

Measurements

Strawberry Slush

8 1/2" x 5 1/2" score long side at 2 1/8" from each end

10 1/2" x 4" score long side at 5 1/4"

Timid Tiger

2" x 2" score one side at 1" two pieces

Piece to cut two balloons

Scenic Coast DSP

5 1/4" x 1 7/8" two pieces

3/4" x 4"

Basic White

3/4" x 3 1/2"

Make sure to check out the video for all the tips and tricks for this card. While you're there make sure to subscribe to my YouTube Channel so you never miss a video. I have a full supply list linked below. You can shop for these products today!

Shop my Online Store. 

Thanks for looking, see you soon!!!

Get a full supply list here

 

Balloon Festoon Bundle Class To Go-Day 1-VIDEO

Welcome to another Class To Go!  This class will feature the fun Balloon Festoon Bundle.  You can earn this Class To Go FREE June 16-30, 2026 with a $50 minimum order in my Online Store. This class to go will feature four cards. Check below for all the details on earning this Class To Go. The featured embellishment this week are the Shimmering Dots.  Receive an entire package FREE when your order is over $150.  

At the time of typing this the Balloon Festoon Bundle is out of stock, but it's scheduled to be back this week!  Keep checking the Online Store this is one bundle you don't want to miss.  For our first card.  I wanted to add some gold embossing.  Heat embossing was one of the very first techniques I ever learned and it still amazes me now like it did then.  It's simple concept, pour powder over sticky ink and heat it.  The smooth raised texture is still amazing and just gorgeous!  Heat embossing will level up any card.  For this card I took the swoopy border stamp and stamped it on each of my balloon and heat embossed them in gold.  So pretty!  To match the embossing I used Gold Foil for the balloon strings.  

Earning the Class To Go is easy-simply place an order in my Online Store!  

There's three options:

1. Earn the Class To Go Kit FREE with a $50 order. Includes all the supplies you'll need to complete the cards.  You will have to provide ink and stamps.  Kits will NOT come prestamped  If the featured bundle includes dies or punches you'll need those as well.  
2. Earn the Class To Go Kit FREE with a $100 order.  Includes everything from option 1 PLUS you'll get 5 FREE cards from my card basket sent FREE.
3. Earn the Class To Go Kit FREE with a $150 order.  Includes everything from option 2 PLUS you'll get a full embellishment in your kit!  

You can choose the option that best works for you!  Here's some additional fine print.

• I will not do any stamping or die cutting/punching from the featured set or bundle.  You will need the stamp set/bundle to complete your cards.  You can always substitute for products you already have. 
• My basket of cards is full of cards from past classes, cards featured on my blog and more!  Please note that the cards will be chosen randomly and may not coordinate with the featured stamp set/bundle. Envelopes will not be included for these five cards.
• Your order total must be at $50, $100 or $150 before tax and shipping and after rewards or Bonus Days coupons in one order (multiple orders cannot be combined).  
• Must be a resident of the USA to participate. The blog posts and videos will be available to everyone. 
• Each class will have designated dates to earn the class-check dates below.  Classes should ship the week following the cut off date of the class. You'll receive an email when they ship.

We're using a couple of new colors, I just love these two together. Crisp Cantaloupe and Barely Blush! So pretty!

Measurements

Crisp Cantaloupe

8 1/2" x 5 1/2" score long side at 4 1/4"

Bloom Boutique DSP

4" x 5 1/4"

Blush Blossom

Piece to die cut balloons

Gold Foil

Piece to die cut balloon strings

Basic White

5 1/4" x 5/8"

Make sure to check out the video for all the tips and tricks for this card. While you're there make sure to subscribe to my YouTube Channel so you never miss a video. I have a full supply list linked below. You can shop for these products today!

Shop my Online Store. 

Thanks for looking, see you soon!!!

Get a full supply list here

 

June In Person Class

My June in person class was so fun! We made cards all featuring new products some with fun folds! I'm excited to share the cards from my class with you.  Supply lists and measurements are reserved for the attendees of my class. If you're in the Albuquerque area I'd love to see you at a class.  Contact me at stamperrdn@myctl.com for details on my next in person class I'd love to welcome you to a class in 2026.

First up we used the Thoughtful Octopus Set.  This card is soooo cute!  I paired it with the Scenic Coast DSP.  This fun fold is really simple to do.  Take a regular card base, 8 1/2" x 4 1/4" and cut the front in half and then along the score line.  Take that piece and adhere it horizontally onto your card base.  Really easy and fun!  

We used the coordinating stamps in the set to decorate the inside piece too. 

Next, we used the All Aflutter Bundle and the Beautiful Ordinary DSP for another fun fold.  This time the DSP opens to reveal the inside of the card.  The circles are done with punches.  This is another quick and fun card!  And the colors, sooo pretty!

The Balloon Festoon Bundle is soooo cute!  Check out my Class To Go featuring this bundle starting tomorrow!  I die cut two of the second largest balloon and added a 1/2" score line to the top of one of them to create the card.  The balloon card is mounted on some Bubble Bath cardstock for stability.  What a fun celebratory card! 

I'm loving the Velvet Meadow DSP!  This fun flip card is easier than it looks and the DSP does all the hard work!  We added a simple greeting with the Scalloped Blooms Bundle. 

Finally, the last card isn't a fun fold,but is sure is gorgeous and features amazing papers!  I used the dies from the Sunset Coast Dies for the rays, it's die cut from the Sunset Shimmer Vellum so it's stunning!  The white piece has so much amazing detail, it's the new Luxe White paper.  Finally, the leaves, die cut with the Sweet Words and Labels Dies, are die cut in In Color Pearlized Paper.  Everything has some shine or sparkle and it's stunning!  The greeting is from the Thoughtful Octopus Set.  

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