Birthday

Hot Air Balloon Fun Fold

Stampin Up Hot Air Balloon birthday fun fold card designed by demo Beth McCullough.  Shop 24/7 and see more fun fold and 3-D gift ideas at https://stampingmom.com/hot-air-balloon-fun-fold #stampingmom, #bethmccullough, #sharestampinup, #cute&simple4u, #stampinup, #bright&happy #happy #cardmaking #papercrafting

Welcome to the monthly Stampin’ Up! Demo Fun Fold Blog Hop!

Stampin Up Hot Air Balloon birthday fun fold card designed by demo Beth McCullough.  Shop 24/7 and see more fun fold and 3-D gift ideas at https://stampingmom.com/hot-air-balloon-fun-fold #stampingmom, #bethmccullough, #sharestampinup, #cute&simple4u, #stampinup, #bright&happy #happy #cardmaking #papercrafting

Measurements & Details

  • Hot Air Balloon Bundle
  • Lighter Than Air Designer Series Paper (DSP)
  • Azure Afternoon CS 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″ scored at 4-1/4″-cut from 1-1/2″ down to 4″ along the score line
  • Use the Azure Afternoon piece you just cut for the front of the card 2-1/2″ x 4-1/4″
  • Basic White CS 2-5/8″ x 4-3/8″ bigger layer for piece above
  • Basic White CS (2) 1-3/8″ x 4-1/8″
  • DSP (2) 1-1/4″ x 4″
  • Inside- Basic White 4-1/8″ x 5-3/8″
  • Lemon Lolly Solid Gems or Rainbow Adhesive Backed Dots

Video

Here’s the video showing how to make this easy fun fold card. Don’t miss the tip at the 18 min mark of the video where I show how to use the large balloon die cut and basket and use it with the smaller balloon.

Stampin Up Hot Air Balloon birthday fun fold card designed by demo Beth McCullough.  Shop 24/7 and see more fun fold and 3-D gift ideas at https://stampingmom.com/hot-air-balloon-fun-fold #stampingmom, #bethmccullough, #sharestampinup, #cute&simple4u, #stampinup, #bright&happy #happy #cardmaking #papercrafting

Please read all the way to the bottom if you’d like to hear what’s going on in my life. Steve and I have escaped the snow and cold in Iowa for a working vacation in the sunshine. I’ve been adding additional new pictures with every post.

Please check out all the other demos awesome fun fold cards below and don’t forget to read to the bottom of my post.

Lineup

  1. Karen Finkle
  2. Beth McCullough
  3. Rae Burnet
  4. Debbie Mageed
  5. Kathi Ondus
  6. Tara Carpenter
  7. Sue Jackson
  8. Mary Deatherage
  9. Lisa Ann Bernard
  10. Shirley Gentry

Join my Stamping Joy Team!

I would love to have you join our Joy Team! We are a group of joy filled stampers who buy Stampin’ Up at a discount. Whether you join to build a business or support your hobby, I think you’ll be happy on our team.  It’s a positive group of kind and caring gals.  We are also part of a large national team with lots of opportunities for prizes and other benefits. If you would like to have stamping friends all over the world and be part of this awesome community, I hope you’ll join us!  Sign up to be part of the Joy Team. You get to choose $155 in products for only $99!

Catalogs

If I am your demo or you would like me to be, please email me and let me know you want the new Fall Mini catalog sent to you. Beth@StampingMom.com If you purchase your supplies from someone else, please ask them for a catalog.

To page through the new catalogs, click on “Catalogs” on the black bar at the top of the post or click on the catalog covers on the right side of the blog.

Online Exclusives

Did you know Stampin’ Up has products available that you won’t find in any catalog? See what’s available on the Online Exclusives today here. New products are added often.

I always do product shares with each new catalog. Would you be interested in a share from the new Online Exclusives. Please email me at Beth@StampingMom.com and let me know.

Tutorial Bundles

Place a $35 or more order with me and get your choice of a card tutorial bundle free! I have dozens of tutorial bundles, choose your favorite here OR you can purchase this tutorial bundle for only $15 here.

Do you own a lot of Designer Series Paper? This card is perfect for using up that pretty paper to make beautiful cards-see picture below. Do you want to know the directions and measurements to make it? You can get this tutorial included in a bundle of 13 different Card Tutorials by ordering $35 or more from me or purchasing the $15 tutorial bundle. These are some of the best fun fold projects I’ve seen.

October 2024 Holiday Tutorial Bundle

Here's 13 Holiday Tutorials that you can use to make cards with whatever supplies you already own. The directions are both in inches and metric, made with current Stampin' Up products.  You will be able to download the tutorial bundle immediately after checkout. Please email me at Beth@StampingMom.com if you have any trouble downloading your tutorial bundle. I'll be happy to help you!

$15.00

 

Please email me at Beth@StampingMom.com if you have any questions for me. 🙂

If you live in the USA, I would love to be your demonstrator if you are not working with one already!  You can click on the supply list at the bottom of this post to order any of these items through my online store. 

New to Stampin’ Up?

 If you would like to receive a copy of the Annual Catalog or Fall Mini Catalog and you don’t have a demonstrator you already work with, please email me at Beth@StampingMom.com to request a copy. 

  • Subscribe to my YouTube channel here. 
  • Shop Online Exclusives here.
  • Visit my online store here.
  • Shop the Clearance Rack here.
  • Follow me on Pinterest here
  • Follow me on Facebook here. 
  • Follow me on Instagram here.
  • Join my Stamping Mom’s Joy Team and receive a discount on all Stampin Up products here
  • Paper Pumpkin here.


Product List
Hot Air Balloon Bundle (English)
$45.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
$128.00
Lighter Than Air 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper
$12.50
Azure Afternoon 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$10.00
Lemon Lolly 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$10.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$10.50
Highland Heather Classic Stampin' Pad
$9.00
Adhesive Backed Solid Gems
$8.00
Rainbow Adhesive Backed Dots
$9.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
$5.50
Mini Stampin' Dimensionals
$4.25
Mini Glue Dots
$5.75
Paper Trimmer
$26.00
Bone Folder
$7.00
Basic White Medium Envelopes
$8.50

Hot Air Balloon

Welcome to the Stampin’ Pretty Pals’ Blog Hop!

This month, the theme is Sale-A-Bration. We hope that you will be inspired by the creations the Pals are sharing with you! Then, you will find the lineup at the end of my post to help you “hop” along from Pal to Pal.

Stampin Up Hot Air Balloon large slimline birthday card designed by demo Beth McCullough.  Shop 24/7 and see more fun fold and 3-D gift ideas at https://stampingmom.com/ hot-air-balloon #stampingmom, #bethmccullough, #sharestampinup, #cute&simple4u, #stampinup, #bright&happy #happy #cardmaking #papercrafting

Up, Up and Away with the Hot Air Balloon Suite. This super fun large slimline card is made with this Suite and the SAB Softly Sophisticated 3D embossing folder. You can get this embossing folder and the coordinating Softly Sophisticated stamp set free with a $100 purchase during Sale-A-Bration.

Stampin Up Hot Air Balloon large slimline birthday card designed by demo Beth McCullough.  Shop 24/7 and see more fun fold and 3-D gift ideas at https://stampingmom.com/ hot-air-balloon #stampingmom, #bethmccullough, #sharestampinup, #cute&simple4u, #stampinup, #bright&happy #happy #cardmaking #papercrafting

This is a fun peek a boo card with the balloon hiding inside the card.

Measurements & Details

  • Balmy Blue Card Stock (CS) 8″ x 9″ scored at 4″ – cut off 2-1/2″ from bottom front of card
  • Inside of card- 3-3/4″ x 7-3/4″
  • Front of card- Azure Afternoon CS 3-3/4″ x 6-1/4″
  • This card fits in a #10 envelope- regular business envelope- normal postage

Video

Here’s a video showing how to make this card.

More inspiration awaits, so use the lineup below to visit the rest of the Design Team. Then, please mark your calendars for our next blog hop next month, when our theme will be “Love is in the Air” on February 14th.

Until then, have fun in your craft space.

Stampin’ Pretty Pals Blog Hop

  1. Mary Fish at Stampin’ Pretty!
  2. Su Mohr at Aromas And Art
  3. Karen Hallam at Karen’s Stamping Habit
  4. Deb Walker at Deb Stamps Life
  5. Tricia Chuba at ButterDish Designs
  6. Peggy Noe at Pretty Paper Cards
  7. Mary Hanson at Up North Stampin’
  8. Sue Jackson at Just Peachy Stamping
  9. Melissa Seplowitz at The Stamping Ninja
  10. Windy Ellard at Windy’s Wonderful Creations
  11. Pamela Sadler at Pamela Sadler
  12. Lisa Ann Bernard at Queen B Creations
  13. Debbie Crowley at expressively deb…
  14. Rae Burnet at Wild West Paper Arts
  15. Beth McCullough at Stamping Mom
  16. Debbie Mageed at Secrets to Stamping
  17. Stesha Bloodhart at Stampin’ Hoot!

Join my Stamping Joy Team!

I would love to have you join our Joy Team! We are a group of joy filled stampers who buy Stampin’ Up at a discount. Whether you join to build a business or support your hobby, I think you’ll be happy on our team.  It’s a positive group of kind and caring gals.  We are also part of a large national team with lots of opportunities for prizes and other benefits. If you would like to have stamping friends all over the world and be part of this awesome community, I hope you’ll join us!  Sign up to be part of the Joy Team. You get to choose $155 in products for only $99!

Catalogs

If I am your demo or you would like me to be, please email me and let me know you want the new Fall Mini catalog sent to you. Beth@StampingMom.com If you purchase your supplies from someone else, please ask them for a catalog.

To page through the new catalogs, click on “Catalogs” on the black bar at the top of the post or click on the catalog covers on the right side of the blog.

Online Exclusives

Did you know Stampin’ Up has products available that you won’t find in any catalog? See what’s available on the Online Exclusives today here. New products are added often.

I always do product shares with each new catalog. Would you be interested in a share from the new Online Exclusives. Please email me at Beth@StampingMom.com and let me know.

Tutorial Bundles

Place a $35 or more order with me and get your choice of a card tutorial bundle free! I have dozens of tutorial bundles, choose your favorite here OR you can purchase this tutorial bundle for only $15 here.

Do you own a lot of Designer Series Paper? This card is perfect for using up that pretty paper to make beautiful cards-see picture below. Do you want to know the directions and measurements to make it? You can get this tutorial included in a bundle of 13 different Card Tutorials by ordering $35 or more from me or purchasing the $15 tutorial bundle. These are some of the best fun fold projects I’ve seen.

October 2024 Holiday Tutorial Bundle

Here's 13 Holiday Tutorials that you can use to make cards with whatever supplies you already own. The directions are both in inches and metric, made with current Stampin' Up products.  You will be able to download the tutorial bundle immediately after checkout. Please email me at Beth@StampingMom.com if you have any trouble downloading your tutorial bundle. I'll be happy to help you!

$15.00

 

Please email me at Beth@StampingMom.com if you have any questions for me. 🙂

If you live in the USA, I would love to be your demonstrator if you are not working with one already!  You can click on the supply list at the bottom of this post to order any of these items through my online store. 

New to Stampin’ Up?

 If you would like to receive a copy of the Annual Catalog or Fall Mini Catalog and you don’t have a demonstrator you already work with, please email me at Beth@StampingMom.com to request a copy. 

  • Subscribe to my YouTube channel here. 
  • Shop Online Exclusives here.
  • Visit my online store here.
  • Shop the Clearance Rack here.
  • Follow me on Pinterest here
  • Follow me on Facebook here. 
  • Follow me on Instagram here.
  • Join my Stamping Mom’s Joy Team and receive a discount on all Stampin Up products here
  • Paper Pumpkin here.


Happy New Catalog Day!

Stampin Up Ice Cream Swirl large slim line card designed by demo Beth McCullough.  Shop 24/7 and see more fun fold and 3-D gift ideas at https://stampingmom.com/happy-new-catalog-day #stampingmom, #bethmccullough, #sharestampinup, #cute&simple4u, #stampinup, #bright&happy #happy #cardmaking #papercrafting

Did you think the Ice Cream Swirl was just another Stampin’ Up ice cream set? I’m here to convince you that it’s amazing and you need it!

Here’s my double dip Bubble Bath and Sweet Sorbet cone with a strawberry on top! It fits in a USA business #10 envelope.

Measurements & Details

  • 8″ x 9″ Sweet Sorbet CS scored at 4″
  • Dots & Spots Die- the video shows how to make the dots evenly spaced on this large background
  • Basic White CS 3-3/4″ x 8-3/4″
  • Bubble Bath ice cream with Sweet Sorbet and Clear Embossed lines
  • 2022-24 In Color Baker’s Twine- Sweet Sorbet
  • 2022-24 In Color Pearls- Sweet Sorbet
  • 2022-24 In Color Textured Specialty Paper- Sweet Sorbet & Parakeet Party
  • Crushed Curry CS-cone

Video

I had so much fun making six different cards with this set. I made single cones, double dips, ice cream sundaes and strawberry shakes. You can see all my cards, what supplies I used to make them and how to make shakes and sundaes with this set in my catalog launch video, part of the Crafty Collaborations celebration. This link takes you directly to my video. Make sure you check out the other presentations too!

I also did a live video last night showing how to make a different Ice Cream Swirl cone card and gave a sneak peek of some of the other Ice Cream Swirl cards here.

Click on the Ice Cream Swirl picture at the top and then click “Add all to cart” and you’ll have what you need to make this fun card.

Spring Mini Catalog and Sale-A-Bration begins today!

To page through the new catalogs, click on “Catalogs” on the black bar at the top of the post or click on the catalog covers on the right side of the blog. You will love the new products available starting today.

Nature’s Sweetness Online Stamp Camp

Purchase the Nature’s Sweetness Suite Collection from me using my host code (JPZZ9MB7)- you don’t need to purchase the Lovely & Sweet Bundle, but you need everything else from this Suite Collection) and you’ll receive the Creativity Abounds Nature’s Sweetness Online Stamp Camp Feb 10-11 free of charge. No worries if you aren’t available that weekend, everything will be recorded for you to access when you have time.  If you already own these products, you can choose anything you want totaling $78.75 or more. You’ll also get to choose one free Sale-A-Bration item.  If you purchase $100, you’ll get two free Sale-A-Bration items. If you purchase $150, you’ll get three SAB items and keep the Host Rewards for yourself-  don’t use my Host Code for this option.  Any order less than $150, you must use my Host Code to get your Free Stamp Camp. Your free Stamp Camp includes 13 card kits, 13 prerecorded videos and a bundle of 13 written tutorials showing how to make the card kit cards, 13 Live videos showing 13 additional cards, challenges and more!  Everything happens in a private Facebook Group that will stay on Facebook for as long as Facebook allows it.  The first 12 Stamp Camps we’ve done are still available to the participants.  We do three online stamp camps per year and most people who have participated once, do all of them because they are fun, informative, and it’s a really great deal!  You will love it! Email me with questions at Beth@StampingMom.com Click on the picture below and then in the upper right hand corner, click “Add all to cart”- it has everything you need for the Free Stamp Camp. Don’t forget to add my Host Code JPZZ9MB7. You can add other items to your cart.

Here’s what some of the previous participants said about Stamp Camp-

  • Janice D- Super deal! It is really fun…the best Stamp Camp I’ve ever done!
  • Linda M- I learn so much from this Stamp Camp! We are given great stamping tips and you get so many different styles of cards to make. Everything is recorded so you can participate whenever you have time. I sign up for every Stamp Camp!
  • Bev S- The Stamp Camps have been awesome! They’re well thought out and prepared for you by 13 extremely talented crafters willing to share. Ideas abound from all the projects shared during each presentation. All in all, you finish Stamp Camp with wonderful completed projects and a warehouse of ideas to springboard from. It’s well worth the investment!
  • Linda L- I attend every Stamp Camp and am thrilled with all the cards I create! The demos are fun and informative. I highly recommend you sign up!

Don’t miss out! I am cutting for the card kits on Friday, so if you want to be included, just email me at Beth@StampingMom.com and I’ll get your card kits done and in the mail on Monday. I sure hope you’ll be joining us!

Join my Stamping Joy Team!

I would love to have you join our Joy Team! We are a group of joy filled stampers who buy Stampin’ Up at a discount. Whether you join to build a business or support your hobby, I think you’ll be happy on our team.  It’s a positive group of kind and caring gals.  We are also part of a large national team with lots of opportunities for prizes and other benefits. If you would like to have stamping friends all over the world and be part of this awesome community, I hope you’ll join us!  Sign up to be part of the Joy Team. You get to choose $155 in products for only $99!

Catalogs

If I am your demo or you would like me to be, please email me and let me know you want the new Fall Mini catalog sent to you. Beth@StampingMom.com If you purchase your supplies from someone else, please ask them for a catalog.

To page through the new catalogs, click on “Catalogs” on the black bar at the top of the post or click on the catalog covers on the right side of the blog.

Online Exclusives

Did you know Stampin’ Up has products available that you won’t find in any catalog? See what’s available on the Online Exclusives today here. New products are added often.

I always do product shares with each new catalog. Would you be interested in a share from the new Online Exclusives. Please email me at Beth@StampingMom.com and let me know.

Tutorial Bundles

Place a $35 or more order with me and get your choice of a card tutorial bundle free! I have dozens of tutorial bundles, choose your favorite here OR you can purchase this tutorial bundle for only $15 here.

Do you own a lot of Designer Series Paper? This card is perfect for using up that pretty paper to make beautiful cards-see picture below. Do you want to know the directions and measurements to make it? You can get this tutorial included in a bundle of 13 different Card Tutorials by ordering $35 or more from me or purchasing the $15 tutorial bundle. These are some of the best fun fold projects I’ve seen.

October 2024 Holiday Tutorial Bundle

Here's 13 Holiday Tutorials that you can use to make cards with whatever supplies you already own. The directions are both in inches and metric, made with current Stampin' Up products.  You will be able to download the tutorial bundle immediately after checkout. Please email me at Beth@StampingMom.com if you have any trouble downloading your tutorial bundle. I'll be happy to help you!

$15.00

 

Please email me at Beth@StampingMom.com if you have any questions for me. 🙂

If you live in the USA, I would love to be your demonstrator if you are not working with one already!  You can click on the supply list at the bottom of this post to order any of these items through my online store. 

New to Stampin’ Up?

 If you would like to receive a copy of the Annual Catalog or Fall Mini Catalog and you don’t have a demonstrator you already work with, please email me at Beth@StampingMom.com to request a copy. 

  • Subscribe to my YouTube channel here. 
  • Shop Online Exclusives here.
  • Visit my online store here.
  • Shop the Clearance Rack here.
  • Follow me on Pinterest here
  • Follow me on Facebook here. 
  • Follow me on Instagram here.
  • Join my Stamping Mom’s Joy Team and receive a discount on all Stampin Up products here
  • Paper Pumpkin here.


Product List
Dots & Spots Die
$32.00
Stylish Shapes Dies
$30.00
Reach For The Stars Dies
$34.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
$128.00
2022–2024 In Color™ 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Textured Specialty Paper
$11.00
Sweet Sorbet 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$10.00
Bubble Bath 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$10.00
Crushed Curry 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$10.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$10.50
Versamark Pad
$9.50
Basics Embossing Powders
$18.00
Heat Tool (Us And Canada)
$31.00
Embossing Additions Tool Kit
$27.00
2022–2024 In Color Pearls
$7.00
2022–2024 In Color Baker's Twine Pack
$15.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
$5.50
Mini Stampin' Dimensionals
$4.25
Mini Glue Dots
$5.75
Paper Trimmer
$26.00
Bone Folder
$7.00