Front Step/Double Easel Fold Cards

In early February, several in my team gathered on Zoom for an online creative event. Lisa Marshall put together some sample cards sharing variations of a Front Step Fun Fold Card (also known as the Double Easel Fold Card). I walked the group through a series of verbal/written clues (mystery stamping) to see if they could create this same base fold using their own products they had on hand. And then I was supposed to share my finished samples that Lisa had created. But I forgot because everyone else was holding up and sharing theirs. I guess I was so excited to see what each participant made!

So today I’m going to show you Lisa’s fabulous creations and three other version of this fun fold card that I made. (I already shared them during today’s Live Online Paper Crafting Class on Youtube.) One is a variation of Lisa’s but using different papers and colors. I have several photos below of the this one including some photos I took while putting it together. Another one features parts and pieces of the Celebrate Spring Paper Pumpkin kit along with stamps and dies from the Springtime Scenes Bundle. And the third is created with the Homemade Sweetness Designer Paper and Filled With Sweetness Stamp Set and Dies.

Be sure to watch the recording of 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.

I hope you enjoyed all the projects & products that I shared in this video. Below are photos of all the ideas I shared and a visual list of products (each linked to where you can find them in my online store). I invite you to subscribe to my YouTube channel so you can get updates when I share and go live.

Click here to access and download the printable “measurements & supplies” sheet for the Homemade Sweetness card.

Measurements…

• Basic White Cardstock
  • 4-1/4” x 11” scored parallel to the short side at 5-1/2”
  • Scrap for die-cutting label
  • Scrap for stamping and die-cutting berries
• Night of Navy Cardstock
  • 4” x 10-1/4” scored parallel to the short side at 5-1/4” and 7-3/4”
• Homemade Sweetness Designer Paper (mini jam jars)
  • 3-3/4” x 5”
• Homemade Sweetness Designer Paper (blue/white gingham)
  • 2-1/4” x 3-3/4”
• Misty Moonlight Silver Edged Ribbon
  • About 18”

And here are photos of all the cards I shared…

HOMEMADE SWEETNESS card – the one I teach in the video from start to finish.

CELEBRATE SPRING card featuring the February 2026 Paper Pumpkin Kit and the new Springtime Scenes stamps and dies. I share a few tips in the video for how I put this together.

The other Celebrate Spring Paper Pumpkin alternates that I mentioned can be found in my 2/27/26 post.

PERENNIAL LAVENDER card featuring the Fragrant Layers stamps and dies – the card design was inspired by one of Lisa’s cards. I’ve also included some photos I took while putting it together.

Here are all the layers of paper and cardstock before I had at the start of it all

I put a layer of Adhesive Sheet across the back of the Pretty Peacock layer before die-cutting so the whole back side would be sticky.

The ribbon (though you can’t tell in this photo) is wrapped from the back to the front. The two ends are just stuck down in the front with adhesive. So there is no bow or knot. I then took an extra two inch piece, folded it, and added it under the end of the sentiment strip.

After stamping my sentiment, this is what I did to keep the two separate pieces of the label together

The inside.

The back panel.

And the finished card.

These last three cards were created by Lisa Marshall. Thank you Lisa!

I also shared in the video my finished wreath card that I started creating in last week’s Live (around the 55-1/2 minute mark). I’m not sure when the Stampin’ Positioner tool will be made available to all. But hopefully we won’t have to wait too long. There are so many advantages to owning it!

And lastly I just want to remind you that with the new collection of In Colors debuting soon, we are saying goodbye to the outgoing 2024-2026 In Colors: Pretty In Pink, Peach Pie, Shy Shamrock, Summer Splash, and Petunia Pop. My guess is that items in these colors will start to sell out soon.

Are you planning to create a card using today’s fun fold? I’d love to see your creativity! Please post your creations in my Stamp Your Art Out Group on Facebook and tag me so I see it. Thanks for joining me today!

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Products used with Homemade Sweetness card…

• EK Tools Cutter Bee Craft Scissors (similar to the black ones I used)
• Precision Tip Glue Bottle
• Ruler
• The Country Hive products

Homemade Sweetness Suite Collection (English)

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Filled With Sweetness Bundle (English)

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Filled With Sweetness Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

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Filled With Sweetness Dies

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Homemade Sweetness 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

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Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

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Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

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Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

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Misty Moonlight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

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Misty Moonlight & Silver Edged 1/2" (1.3 Cm) Ribbon

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Rhinestone Basic Jewels

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Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

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Paper Trimmer

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Bone Folder

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Take Your Pick

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Stampin' Seal

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Stampin' Dimensionals

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Multipurpose Liquid Glue

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Other Products used on other cards shown…

PRODUCT OF THE MONTH
Introducing Stampin’ Up!’s March 2026 Product of the Month: NOTES OF SPRING STAMP SET. Add this to your shopping cart for just $5 when you place a $75+ order during this month of March 2026! 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! 

(Heads up…The April POM will release April 1.)

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. The next set of products just debuted on March 3.

CATALOG NEWS
We currently have two active catalogs: the 2025-2026 Annual Catalog & the Jan-April 2026 Mini Catalog. The next one coming out will be the May-August 2026 Catalog. Click here to view the current catalogs and to request any current or future catalogs. Right now I’m taking requests for the May-August 2026 Catalog. These will mail out in April.

2026-2028 IN COLOR COLLECTION!
Introducing the new 2026-2028 In Color Collection by Stampin’ Up!® These colors debut May 5, 2026 in the new May-August 2026 Catalog. I shared them Live on YouTube in my color comparison Live video on Tuesday March 17th with a peek at them on Monday’s Box Opening. Click here for a few more details.

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 APRIL’S PAPER PUMPKIN KIT
Lakeside Retreat: Show your appreciation for the men who matter most in your life with the Lakeside Retreat Paper Pumpkin Kit. These masculine cards, inspired by calm waters and easy days, are perfect for birthdays, Father’s Day, and more. Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs with 9 coordinating envelopes. The kit also includes printed card bases, precut paper pieces, and pebble embellishments. Coordinating Colors: Balmy Blue, Misty Moonlight, Old Olive, Peaceful Pine, Pecan Pie, and Pool Party. This kit features a 2026–2028 In Color Ink Spot (Peaceful Pine) and coordinates with the new Waterside Retreat Suite Collection available May 5th (available early March 24th for demonstrators to preorder). Click here for a flyer showing peeks of the Aprl – June kits. And don’t miss the special add-on that coordinates with all three months: the Wonderful Scenes Dies (#168665) — made available March 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 April 10th for this next kit.

PAPER PUMPKIN PRICE INCREASE
Paper Pumpkin is increasing its subscription prices to accommodate rising manufacturing costs. The first kit at the new price of $29 per kit, the April Lakeside Retreat Kit, will bill on April 11. The price increase will go toward product value—which means will earn more Stampin’ Rewards when you purchase subscriptions, past kits, and refills.

PAPER PUMPKIN CREATIVES TUTORIAL BUNDLES
Our Paper Pumpkin Creatives Design Team is excited to share that our February 2026 Celebrate Spring 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 Fluttering Garden kit will be available April 1st.)

ALL STAR VIDEO CLASS BUNDLES
Our All Star Design Team is excited to share that our March 2026 Cute As a Bug 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 Homemade Sweetness Suite will be available April 1st.)

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 February 3rd!

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.