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Easy Christmas Fun Fold Card

Welcome to the Stampin’ Pretty Pals’ Blog Hop!

This month, the theme is Home for the Holidays. We really hope that you will be inspired by all the amazing 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.

Do you know there’s only 47 days until Christmas?! If you want to make some thoughtful, yet easy Christmas cards, I have just the card for you.

Measurements & Details

  • 5-1/2″ x 11″ scored at 1-1/4″, 4″, 6-3/4″ Shaded Spruce CS
  • (2) 1″ x 5-1/4″ Joy of Christmas DSP
  • 2-1/2″ x 5-1/4″ Joy of Christmas DSP-red
  • 2-1/2″ x 5-1/4″ Basic White CS
  • 4″ x 5-1/4″ Joy of Christmas DSP
  • Reach for the Stars dies- 2nd largest Circle die- Basic White CS
  • Stylish Shapes dies- 2nd largest Circle die- Shaded Spruce CS

Everything I used to make this card is currently available and you can see all the supplies and order from my online store at the bottom of this post.

Don’t forget to read all the way to the bottom, I usually have a personal story down there. Today’s is about making mini pies and our visit with our kids in Texas.

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 Winter Wonderland. Until then, have fun in your craft space.

Stampin’ Pretty Pals Blog Hop

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

Free International Stamp for demos and customers

I have only one remaining card kit for the Stamp Camp, so if you spend $75 in my online store, it can be yours. You need the entire Sweet Bugs Suite in order to complete the cards as shown.

Purchase the Cute As A Bug Suite from me and get card kits and stamp camp free. All you pay is a small postage fee to receive the free card kits. Please email me at Beth@StampingMom.com to reserve your card kit today. The embellishments are currently unavailable. You can substitute other items or wait until everything becomes available. Let me know so I can cut your 13 card kits for you. You will need everything in the suite to complete the card kits as shown. For more details and to order from my online store, order here.

Join my 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 $125 in products for only $99. You also get to be part of Stamping Joy Club free!

Join Stamping Joy Club!

Why join Stamping Joy Club? We have friends from USA, and all over the world. Join us and this will become something you look forward to every week! Everyone is welcome at Stamping Joy Club! Find out more details here.

In Joy Club, we make Samplers quarterly, like the one shown below.

St Patrick's Day Sampler made by Beth McCullough's Stamping Joy Team and Stamping Joy Club.  Email Beth@StampingMom.com and join the fun!

Join Stamping Joy Club or learn more here.

Catalogs

If you would like me to be your demo, please email me and let me know you want the 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 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.

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 $25 here.

If you love making fun fold cards, I have a deal for you!! The full tutorial bundle includes 12 different fun fold projects, each with detailed measurements, step-by-step directions and pictures. It’s an incredible value—and a wonderful resource for crafters of all levels.

February 2026 Tutorial Bundle

Here's 12 fun fold tutorials with great directions and pictures showing exactly how to make these awesome projects! You can also use  whatever supplies you already own to make these cards. 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!

$25.00

 

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 2025 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 Last Chance Products 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.


We were in Austin, Texas for a long weekend with our two oldest sons and their wives. This is the upstairs of Sean and Amy’s new house. Ryan and Bree flew down, and Steve and I drove to Texas. I love to drive and who wouldn’t want to spend 15 hours in the car each way?!

We spent the night in Waco and I had this delicious breakfast at Chip & Joanna Gaines’ Magnolia Table the next morning. The bacon was amazing! If you plan to visit Waco, email me at Beth@StampingMom.com. We’ve been to Waco on almost every Texas visit over the last three years and I have lots of advice for you, if you want it.

Spice Village is 60 clothing & decor boutiques under one roof. I always find super cute and reasonably priced items at Spice Village in Waco.

I usually make homemade pie crust, but for these mini pies I used Pillsbury and it worked out really well. I got 4 single crust mini pies from each sheet of pie crust and made pumpkin and leaf embellishments with the extra dough.

Amy wanted the mini pumpkin pie.

Steve and Sean wanted mini pecan pies.

Ryan, Bree and I chose mini coconut cream pies. This pie is made with my dear friend, Donna’s, homemade pudding recipe. Everyone was happy with their mini pies. Sean made brisket on his smoker/grill and it was delicious! We all loved Amy’s specialty loaded mashed potatoes. I also made our family favorite, Corn Casserole. It was fun to celebrate Thanksgiving with our kids in Texas. Amy’s table and the entire house was decorated beautifully.

We also had fun going to Wurstfest and doing the polka. You can see those pictures and Sean in his lederhosen  here.

Product List
Wishes All Around Bundle (English)
$54.00
Stylish Shapes Dies
$30.00
Reach For The Stars Dies
$34.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
$128.00
Joy Of Christmas 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper
$12.50
Shaded Spruce 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$10.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$10.50
Shaded Spruce Classic Stampin' Pad
$9.00
Rhinestone Basic Jewels
$6.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
$5.50
Stampin' Dimensionals
$4.25
Mini Glue Dots
$5.75
Paper Trimmer
$26.00

Bee My Valentine Voting Card

Stampin Up Bee My Valentine Suite thank you card designed by demo Beth McCullough.  Shop 24/7 and see more fun fold and 3-D gift ideas at https://stampingmom.com/bee-my-valentine-voting-card #stampingmom, #bethmccullough, #sharestampinup, #cute&simple4u, #stampinup, #bright&happy #happy #cardmaking #papercrafting

The Bee My Valentine Bundle will be in the upcoming Jan-Apr 2024 Mini Catalog and you’ll want to be sure and get it. It’s not just for Valentines or traditional black and yellow bees. I had fun making this sweet thank you card with Tahitian Tide, Flirty Flamingo, and Daffodil Delight, with sponged and splattered Pool Party in the background. With the Bee Builder Punch this project is ready in no time!

Here’s some other projects I’ve made with the Bee My Valentine Bundle:

Stampin Up Bee My Valentine Suite treat boxes designed by demo Beth McCullough.  Shop 24/7 and see more fun fold and 3-D gift ideas at https://stampingmom.com/bee-my-valentine #stampingmom, #bethmccullough, #sharestampinup, #cute&simple4u, #stampinup, #bright&happy #happy #cardmaking #papercrafting

Video-Here’s a video showing how to make the no glue box.

If you’d like to hear about our trip to Texas or see our son wearing lederhosen, please read all the way to the bottom of this post.

Stampin Up Bee My Valentine Suite thank you card designed by demo Beth McCullough.  Shop 24/7 and see more fun fold and 3-D gift ideas at https://stampingmom.com/bee-my-valentine-voting-card #stampingmom, #bethmccullough, #sharestampinup, #cute&simple4u, #stampinup, #bright&happy #happy #cardmaking #papercrafting

I’m participating in Kylie’s monthly International Blog Highlights contest and the top 10 vote winners get to participate in an International Blog Hop. Would you consider taking a moment and voting for my card? I’d really appreciate it! My card is #1 Thanks to you I made the top 10 last month! Thank you!!

How to do Voting?
Please click on the button below or click here and you can see the photos. Look for my card #1 and click on the little heart in the upper right hand corner by my photo. When it turns red, you’ve voted successfully. It’s that easy! You can vote for up to five, but it’s not required, you can also just vote for one. Thanks so much, I truly appreciate it!

Free International Stamp for demos and customers

I have only one remaining card kit for the Stamp Camp, so if you spend $75 in my online store, it can be yours. You need the entire Sweet Bugs Suite in order to complete the cards as shown.

Purchase the Cute As A Bug Suite from me and get card kits and stamp camp free. All you pay is a small postage fee to receive the free card kits. Please email me at Beth@StampingMom.com to reserve your card kit today. The embellishments are currently unavailable. You can substitute other items or wait until everything becomes available. Let me know so I can cut your 13 card kits for you. You will need everything in the suite to complete the card kits as shown. For more details and to order from my online store, order here.

Join my 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 $125 in products for only $99. You also get to be part of Stamping Joy Club free!

Join Stamping Joy Club!

Why join Stamping Joy Club? We have friends from USA, and all over the world. Join us and this will become something you look forward to every week! Everyone is welcome at Stamping Joy Club! Find out more details here.

In Joy Club, we make Samplers quarterly, like the one shown below.

St Patrick's Day Sampler made by Beth McCullough's Stamping Joy Team and Stamping Joy Club.  Email Beth@StampingMom.com and join the fun!

Join Stamping Joy Club or learn more here.

Catalogs

If you would like me to be your demo, please email me and let me know you want the 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 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.

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 $25 here.

If you love making fun fold cards, I have a deal for you!! The full tutorial bundle includes 12 different fun fold projects, each with detailed measurements, step-by-step directions and pictures. It’s an incredible value—and a wonderful resource for crafters of all levels.

February 2026 Tutorial Bundle

Here's 12 fun fold tutorials with great directions and pictures showing exactly how to make these awesome projects! You can also use  whatever supplies you already own to make these cards. 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!

$25.00

 

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 2025 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 Last Chance Products 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.


Steve and I were blessed to spend a very fun weekend in Texas hosted by our oldest son, Sean, and his sweet wife, Amy. On Saturday we drove to New Braunfels to attend Wurstfest. Wurstfest is a festival originally created to celebrate sausage in 1961 and has grown into an annual bash which draws thousands of visitors a day to the dedicated Wurstfest Festival Grounds. Many of the visitors come in traditional German attire as you can see in this picture. The guys wear lederhosen and typically a plaid shirt. Lederhosen are like short overalls made of leather. Sean never liked dressing up so I’m guessing that this shows just how much Sean loves his wife. Amy looks adorable! Sean, Amy and their friends go tubing on the river often during the summer at this same location in New Braunfels.

Steve and I drove to Texas on Wednesday and came back on Sunday. It takes us about 15 hours each way. We were very excited our son, Ryan, and his sweet wife, Bree, were able to fly down and spend the weekend. Here’s Steve and both our sons with their wives. On my Wednesday post, I’ll have more pictures and stories about our trip.

There were several different bands playing at three different venues while we were there. Steve and I danced the polka and the waltz a couple times, which was very fun. We even taught all four of the young adults to polka. What fun!

Magical Meadow Vase of Flowers

Stampin Up Magical Meadow Vase of Flowers card designed by demo Beth McCullough.  Shop 24/7 and see more fun fold and 3-D gift ideas at https://stampingmom.com/magical-meadow-vase-of-flowers #stampingmom, #bethmccullough, #sharestampinup, #cute&simple4u, #stampinup, #bright&happy #happy #cardmaking #papercrafting

I made this 5″ x 7″ card for a color challenge including the colors of Daffodil Delight, Calypso Coral, Lemon Lime Twist, Old Olive and Petal Pink. The vase die came from the Welcome Inn dies, an add on to the June 2023 Paper Pumpkin kit. The Calypso Coral layer is embossed with the Timeworn Type embossing folder. Gold Festive Pearls decorate the pot. I lightly sponged the background with Daffodil Delight and then stamped off twice before stamping the foliage around the edges. All the foliage is from the dies in the Winter Meadow Suite.

The Winter Meadow Suite is not just for Christmas and Winter cards although I’ve made a lot of those too. Here’s a few of my favorites:

Stampin Up Magical Meadow 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/magical-meadow-vase-of-flowers #stampingmom, #bethmccullough, #sharestampinup, #cute&simple4u, #stampinup, #bright&happy #happy #cardmaking #papercrafting
Stampin Up Magical Meadow 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/magical-meadow-vase-of-flowers #stampingmom, #bethmccullough, #sharestampinup, #cute&simple4u, #stampinup, #bright&happy #happy #cardmaking #papercrafting
Stampin Up Magical Meadow 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/magical-meadow-vase-of-flowers #stampingmom, #bethmccullough, #sharestampinup, #cute&simple4u, #stampinup, #bright&happy #happy #cardmaking #papercrafting

If you would like the written or video directions to make any of these cards, you can order the Winter Meadow Suite from me or place a a $97.50 order using my current host code and get all of these, plus written or video tutorials to make 26+ other cards from demos all over the world. Our Winter Meadow Stamp Camp was amazing and it’s not too late for you to join in on the fun! Email at Beth@StampingMom.com and we can discuss alternatives for the ribbon and embellishments that are not currently available or click on the picture below to order my suggestions with host code already attached.

Don’t forget to read all the way to the bottom of my post. I usually have a personal story there.

Thanks so much for voting for the card below and helping me get in the Top 10 in the voting contest for October! I so appreciate you!!

Please hop along to all the Top 10 Winners projects below

Free International Stamp for demos and customers

I have only one remaining card kit for the Stamp Camp, so if you spend $75 in my online store, it can be yours. You need the entire Sweet Bugs Suite in order to complete the cards as shown.

Purchase the Cute As A Bug Suite from me and get card kits and stamp camp free. All you pay is a small postage fee to receive the free card kits. Please email me at Beth@StampingMom.com to reserve your card kit today. The embellishments are currently unavailable. You can substitute other items or wait until everything becomes available. Let me know so I can cut your 13 card kits for you. You will need everything in the suite to complete the card kits as shown. For more details and to order from my online store, order here.

Join my 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 $125 in products for only $99. You also get to be part of Stamping Joy Club free!

Join Stamping Joy Club!

Why join Stamping Joy Club? We have friends from USA, and all over the world. Join us and this will become something you look forward to every week! Everyone is welcome at Stamping Joy Club! Find out more details here.

In Joy Club, we make Samplers quarterly, like the one shown below.

St Patrick's Day Sampler made by Beth McCullough's Stamping Joy Team and Stamping Joy Club.  Email Beth@StampingMom.com and join the fun!

Join Stamping Joy Club or learn more here.

Catalogs

If you would like me to be your demo, please email me and let me know you want the 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 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.

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 $25 here.

If you love making fun fold cards, I have a deal for you!! The full tutorial bundle includes 12 different fun fold projects, each with detailed measurements, step-by-step directions and pictures. It’s an incredible value—and a wonderful resource for crafters of all levels.

February 2026 Tutorial Bundle

Here's 12 fun fold tutorials with great directions and pictures showing exactly how to make these awesome projects! You can also use  whatever supplies you already own to make these cards. 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!

$25.00

 

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 2025 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 Last Chance Products 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.