Perennial Lavender Pinched Paper Layout & Zig Zag Fold Cards

It’s the beginning of December and the kick off to a new Stampin’ Up! bonus program called Product of the Month (POM). The Dec POM is not in my hands yet (I ordered it yesterday), but the designs of my projects that I’m sharing today in my FREE Online Paper Crafting Class on YouTube were influenced by two of the POM projects I shared in my email that I sent out yesterday to those in my newsletter list which also includes all the details for how to get your hands on this exclusive product. Click here to read through that email. (Click here to subscribe to my newsletter list so you don’t miss out on the news.) Click here to join me on YouTube for this online class.•

So today I’m going to demonstrate how to make a couple different styles of cards: the Pinched Paper Layout and the Zig Zag Fold. I’m using a variety of Stampin’ Up!® products including the Perennial Lavender & Brushed with Beauty Papers, the Charming Day & Beautiful Butterflies Bundles, and Blends Markers.

Be sure to watch my instructional video by clicking here* for measurements, tips and directions (or you can just click on this image below if you are already here in my blog post and can view it), scroll through the photos that follow, check out the products list below, and then let me know if you have any questions.

*My video goes live at 11 AM Central Time. So if you click the link early, you’ll have to wait. But this gives you the chance to join me during the Live if you are able.

I hope you enjoyed what I shared in this video.

Below are photos of 3 of the cards I shared, a visual list of products (each linked to where you can find them in my online store), and measurements. I invite you to subscribe to my YouTube channel so you can get updates when I share and go live.

AND…click here to access and download a printable “measurements & supplies” sheet.

Basic Measurements for Pinched Paper Card…

• Colored Cardstock: 5-1/2” x 8-1/2”…2” Circle
• Neutral Cardstock: (2) 4-1/8” x 5-3/8”…1-7/8” Circle
• Designer Paper: 2-1/2” x 5-1/4”…(2) 1-3/4” x 5-1/4”…3/4” x 5-1/4”
• Cardstock for accent pieces

Basic Measurements for Zig Zag Fold Card…

• Basic White Thick Cardstock: 5-1/2” x 12”…2”x 3”…scraps for accent image and sentiments
• Designer Paper inside pattern: 3-3/4” x 5-1/4”
• Designer Paper middle pattern: (2) 3-3/4” x 5-1/4”
• Designer Paper front pattern: 3-3/4” x 3-5/8”
• Pretty Peacock Cardstock: 2-1/4”x 3-1/4”
• Vellum Cardstock: Scrap for die-cutting leaves

And here are my three cards.

This one shows the Pinched Paper Layout with the Brushed with Beauty Paper and the Beautiful Butterflies Bundle. The Beautiful Butterflies stamp set and die/embossing folder set JUST went on sale as they shifted to the Last Chance List yesterday. I recommend buying them separately instead of in a bundle.

This one shows the Pinched Paper Layout with the Perennial Lavender Paper and the Charming Day Bundle. The Charming Day stamp set and die set ALSO JUST went on sale as they shifted to the Last Chance List yesterday. I also recommend buying them separately instead of in a bundle.

And this last one shows the Zig Zag Fold with the Perennial Lavender Paper and the Charming Day Bundle.

I hope you enjoyed today’s creative projects and can see how you can apply these instructions to not only that Dec 2025 POM exclusive True Blue Florals Designer Paper, but also to many other beautiful papers, stamps and dies.

Introducing Stampin’ Up!’s…DEC 2025 PRODUCT OF THE MONTH
TRUE BLUE FLORALS 12″ x 12″ DESIGNER PAPER

Add this to your shopping cart for just $5 when you place a $75+ order during this month of December 2025! Click HERE to shop my online store and place your order online. Or contact me directly so I can help you place your order.

Details…

• Almost all order types qualify for this promotion with the following exceptions: Starter Kit orders and gift orders do NOT apply toward the qualifying amount.
• The option to add the Product of the Month comes after the qualifying amount has been met.
• The minimum qualifying amount to add the POM for $5 is $75 US dollars (before tax & shipping). You cannot qualify for the Product of the Month by making separate purchases that eventually amount to $75 or more.
• POM is available while supplies last. If you reach the qualifying amount, add the Product of the Month to your cart, and the Product of the Month sells out before you’re able to check out, you won’t be able to complete your checkout until you remove the product from your cart.
• Any applied/redeemed coupon codes, Stampin’ Rewards, or product credits will lower the order’s retail amount. 
• Product of the Month for December 2025 begins 12/2/25 at midnight (MT) and available while supplies last.
• The Product of the Month is limited to one month’s product per Stampin’ Up! account. 

My other ordering perks apply, too!

• A $50+ order will earn you the current month’s All Star Video Class Bundle (the link is emailed to you when I thank you for your order).
• And every $50 you spend earns you a Loyalty Reward Point. (10 in a year’s time = a free stamp set).

OH! And remember that if you are ordering online and have opted into the new Stampin’ Rewards program, you will earn 10% in rewards to use in future order! YAY!!!

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Main Products…

• EK Tools Cutter Bee Craft Scissors
• Precision tip bottle for glue
• Long-bladed scissors
• Metal Victor Ruler
• The Country Hive products
• Stamp-n-Storage products

Charming Day Bundle (English)

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Charming Day Cling Stamp Set (English)

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Charming Day Dies

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Beautiful Butterflies Bundle (English)

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Beautiful Butterflies Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

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Beautiful Butterflies Hybrid Embossing Folder

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Perennial Lavender 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

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Brushed With Beauty 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

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True Blue Florals 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

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Basic White 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Thick Cardstock

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Vellum 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Paper

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Calypso Coral 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

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Pretty Peacock 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

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Mossy Meadow 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

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Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin' Pad

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Pretty Peacock Classic Stampin’ Pad

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Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

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Mossy Meadow Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

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Highland Heather Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

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Lost Lagoon Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

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Iridescent Pearl Basic Jewels

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Stampin' Glass Mat Studio (Imperial)

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2" (5.1 Cm) Circle Punch

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1 7/8" (4.8 Cm) Circle Punch

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PRODUCT OF THE MONTH
Introducing Stampin’ Up!’s December 2025 POM: TRUE BLUE FLORALS 12″ x 12″ DESIGNER PAPER. Add this to your shopping cart for just $5 when you place a $75+ order during this month of December 2025! Click here for details. Click HERE to shop my online store and place your order online. Because the POM items are some of the best Stampin’ Up! has to offer and because there will be a limited quantity, they are likely to sell out quickly. Once they’re sold out, they’re gone for good! 

CYBER MONDAY PAPER PUMPKIN PREPAID SALE!
From December 1–9, Stampin’ Up!® is offering 25% OFF! on prepaid Paper Pumpkin subscriptions to celebrate Cyber Monday! From 8 AM* on 12/1/25 to 11:59 PM* on 12/9/25 you can click this link to purchase your discounted prepaids. Click here for details. And click here for my informative walk-through video.
Subscriptions start immediately with the December Watercolor in Bloom Kit. This cannot be skipped. (If you currently have a subscription and do not want to get more than one kit each month, you can purchase one of these prepaids. But you’ll want to cancel or skip your current subscription. My video explains the process.)
* mountain time

LAST CHANCE PRODUCTS
Every two months retiring products get added to the Last Chance Products List in the Online Store. Some are not discounted, but some are and can be up to 60% off. I encourage you to shop today to see what is leaving, because once an item from this section is sold out, it is gone for good. Items were added on December 2nd!

JANUARY-APRIL 2026 MINI CATALOG PRODUCTS ARE COMING!
Out next publication filled with fantastic products will kick off January 6. Request your copy here.

ONLINE EXCLUSIVES NEWS
So MANY fantastic products are only available in the Online Exclusives section of the Online Store! You won’t find Online Exclusives products in any catalog. New products release every two months. Click here to view the PDF of upcoming new products. The next set of products will debut January 6.

NEW KITS FROM THE KITS COLLECTION!
New kits are added to the Kits Collection at the start of each month. Visit the Kits Collection to see the most recent additions.

A PEEK AT DECEMBER’S PAPER PUMPKIN KIT
Watercolor in Bloom: Show your love and appreciation with rich watercolor hues and elegant botanical flourishes. Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs with 9 coordinating envelopes. The kit also includes pre-cut paper & vellum pieces, copper foil and copper sequins, and customizable sentiment stamps to personalize your card greetings. Coordinating Colors: Copper, Garden Green, Night of Navy (Classic Stampin’ Spot), Pretty Peacock, Secret Sea, Shaded Spruce. Click here for a flyer showing peeks of the October – December kits. And don’t miss the special add-on that coordinates with all three months: the Abundant Joy Dies (#167855) — made available September 11th and only while supplies last! If you are not a Paper Pumpkin subscriber, I invite you to give it a try. CLICK HERE to learn more about Paper Pumpkin kits of creativity. CLICK HERE to sign up by December 10th for this next kit. And if you want to save 25% be sure you purchase a 3, 6 or 12 month prepaid Paper Pumpkin subscription between Dec 1-9. Click here for my informative video about this Cyber Monday sale.

PAPER PUMPKIN CREATIVES TUTORIAL BUNDLES
Our Paper Pumpkin Creatives Design Team is excited to share that our November 2025 Wrapped In Cheer Bundle of Tutorials is now available. Visit HERE for more information. Visit HERE to get to my Tutorials/Classes for Sale page to purchase and to see others offered. (The next one featuring the Watercolor In Bloom kit will be available January 1st.)

ALL STAR VIDEO CLASS BUNDLES
Our All Star Design Team is excited to share that our December 2025 Hobby Haven Video Class Bundle is now available. Visit HERE for more information. Visit HERE to get to my Tutorials/Classes for Sale page to purchase and to see others offered. (The next one featuring the Lovely & Beautiful Suite will be available January 1st.)

PRODUCT CHANGES ARE HERE
The cling stamp line (red rubber stamp line) is being phased out. Stampin’ Up! will is transitioning into sleeker, slimmer packaging for stamps and dies. More details about these changes can be found here. And a video where I share tips/ideas for the new stamp & die packaging can be found here.

Stampin’ Up!® Products Available to Even More Crafters Throughout the World
Stampin’ Up! products are now available to “Non-Open Stampin’ Up! Countries.” Effective immediately, and under specific conditions, current Stampin’ Up! products can now be purchased by crafters in most countries where we do not currently conduct business. It’s so exciting that we can now make a positive difference in the lives of even more people around the world through creativity and connection.
You can find the full details and conditions here.