Pretty Pleats Fun Fold Cards with Cute As A Bug

January 27, 2026January 27, 2026 ~ Jeanie Stark ~ Leave a comment

Did you play along with my Mystery Monday Stampin’? If you followed the clues you would have created a Pretty Pleats Fun Fold Card similar to these.
Mystery Solved!
Stampin' Up! Cute As A Bug Fun Fold card for friend or wedding-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
The fun fold part is on the inside of these cards. Here’s a couple of views from above showing the fun fold card when it is opened and closed.
Stampin Up! Sweet Bugs fun fold card for a friend-Jeanie Stark StampinUp

Both of today’s cards showcase the Cute As A Bug Designer Series Paper. Stampin' Up! Cute As A Bug Designer Series Paper-visit juststampin.com for inspiration, ordering information, and more-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
Your crafts will be buzzing with charm thanks to the Cute as a Bug 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper! With lovely ladybugs, fluttering friends, and picnic-perfect prints, this collection is sure to bug you in the best way. Whether you’re scrapbooking sunny memories or creating adorable handmade cards, these playful patterns will add a delightful, nature-loving touch.

Let’s take a closer look at each of today’s cards.
Stampin Up! Sweet Bugs fun fold card for a friend-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
I love that this Stampin’ Up! DSP has a “cut-apart sheet” that you can use to create a quick & easy card front. I also added an embossed strip (All In A Row Embossing Folder) on the side to coordinate with the embossed panel I used on the inside.
Stampin Up! Sweet Bugs fun fold card for a friend-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
I used several different stamp sets for the sentiments on this card: Sweet Bugs (on front of the card), Paper Tags (die cut with circle from Stitched Shapes Dies), and Beautiful Butterflies (inside panel). I love to mix and match sentiments to make each card personal!

I started with a 6×6 piece of DSP for the inside. Then I cut it to 4×6 and scored @ 1 1/2, 3, 4 1/2 (according to the clues). I used the 2 x 6 piece that was left to decorate the envelope flap to coordinate.
Stampin Up! Sweet Bugs fun fold card for a friend-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
It’s hard to see in the photo but I added a bee embellishment on the leaf by the sentiment.

For my second card I was inspired by a card design (From page 26 of the Spring Mini Catalog) for the front of my card..
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Here’s my version of this card.
Stampin Up! Sweet Bugs fun fold congratulation card-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
Anyone else start singing “Dance to the Music” (by Sly and the Family Stone) when you saw these dancing bugs? LOL

Who knew these bugs could make an adorable wedding card?!!!
Stampin Up! Sweet Bugs fun fold congratulation card with Wonderful THoughts and With You in Mind Stamp sets-Jeanie Stark
The sentiments used for this card are from Wonderful Thoughts and With You In Mind stamp sets. *You can view/shop the products used to create today’s cards below.

I added a 1/2″ strip of DSP across the front of my envelope to coordinate.
Stampin Up! Sweet Bugs fun fold congratulation card-Jeanie Stark
I would love for you to play along with my mystery stamping! Click on the link below and follow the clues. Then take a photo of your card and send an attachment to my email (j.stark@goeaston.net). I’ll share your works of art on my Sunday Showcase! Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

Click HERE for the Mystery Monday Clues

Have a great day! Thanks for stopping by!
Just Stampin’
Jeanie

Product List (*Click on image below to shop my online store.)

Cute As A Bug Suite Collection (English) [167007] $75.25	Sweet Bugs Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [166995] $20.00
Paper Tags Cling Stamp Set (English) [165454] $24.00	Beautiful Butterflies Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [164608] $24.00
Wonderful Thoughts Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [161899] $25.00	With You In Mind Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [164747] $20.00
Cute As A Bug 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [166994] $12.50	Basic White 8 1/2″ X 11″ Thick Cardstock [159229] $17.00
Basic White 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [159276] $13.00	Cloud Cover 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [165621] $14.00
Old Olive 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [100702] $14.00	Old Olive Classic Stampin’ Pad [147090] $9.00
Stylish Shapes Dies [159183] $30.00	1-3/4″ (4.4 Cm) Circle Punch [119850] $25.00
2″ (5.1 Cm) Circle Punch [133782] $25.00	2 1/4″ (5.7 Cm) Circle Punch [143720] $18.00
All In A Row Embossing Folder [166989] $9.50	Basic White Medium Envelopes [159236] $11.00
Old Olive 3/8″ (1 Cm) Specialty Rickrack [167006] $8.00	Bumblebee Trinkets [155568] $7.50
Stampin’ Seal [152813] $8.00	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $6.00
Mini Glue Dots [103683] $7.25	Stampin’ Dimensionals [104430] $4.25
Bone Folder [102300] $8.00	Paper Trimmer [152392] $28.00
Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine [149653] $140.00

My Just Stampin’ Rewards:
I appreciate each and every order! Here are the things you can expect when you place an online order with me:

Shop and earn 10% back in Stampin’ Rewards on orders of $20 or more. Use them on your next order or save them up to 1 year for something special!
All orders will receive a handmade thank you card from me.
(*You can choose to remove the sticky note inside and reuse the card.)
Bonus Days (Jan. 6 – Feb. 2)- Earn a $5 coupon for every $50 you spend.
There is no limit to the number of coupons you can earn!!
With a $50 order you will receive the Fun Fold PDF’s from my Mystery Stampin’ cards. *You will receive that month’s PDF’s on the first of the following month.
With an order of $75 (or more) I will send you the PDF’s and thank you card as well as a card kit or Stampin’ Up Product of my choosing – this varies monthly.
Orders of $75 (or more) qualify for the Product of the Month! For just $5 you can add-on the New January Product of the Month, Fabulous Sayings Stamp Set. AWSL

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January Product of the Month…Fabulous Sayings Stamp Set.
Available for just $5 when you place a $75+ order!
Stampin' Up! Fabulous Sayings Stamp set- get the January Product of the Month for just $5 with a qualifying order-Jeanie Stark StampinUP

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The new alignment tool is currently available for demonstrators to preorder. Then Feb 3 – Mar 2 this tool will be added as a free gift to all Starter Kit orders!!!
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Mystery Monday Stampin’

January 26, 2026January 26, 2026 ~ Jeanie Stark ~ 2 Comments

Let's create a handmade card together- visit www.juststampin.com for clues and all the details-Jeanie Stark Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

Welcome back for another Mystery Monday Stampin’! I hope you are ready for a fun creative challenge! This week’s card is one of my favorite fun folds. It is simple and has that pop of WOW you get with a fun fold card! One of the wonderful things I love about mystery stamping is you use what you have! This week the inside of our cards will look similar; however, the front of the card is totally up to you to design! Are you ready to choose your creative adventure and solve this week’s mystery? Grab your supplies, follow the clues, and see what your finished card looks like at the end — it’s always a fun surprise!

Yesterday I shared your first clue. If you missed that post (with the list of supplies), Click HERE for Clue #1

Now that you have your cardstock, designer series paper, and other supplies, it’s time to create! Simply follow the clues step by step to create a beautiful card. Feel free to add your own twist…there is no right or wrong way to do Mystery Monday Stampin’! Here are the rest of the clues:

*You will be creating a horizontal/landscape card this week!

CLUE #2
Score the 4 1/4 x 11 cardstock @ 5 1/2. Fold and burnish for card base.

CLUE #3
Score the 4 x 6 DSP along the 6″ side @ 1 1/2, 3, 4 1/2. Accordion fold the DSP on the score lines so you have a valley, mountain, valley.

CLUE #4
Adhere the two 2 1/2 x 4 cardstock pieces to each end of the card base on the inside of the card. Make sure there is an even border on the side, top, and bottom.

CLUE #5
Place adhesive on the back of the left end of the accordion folded DSP, and adhere it next to the left piece of cardstock leaving an even border on the side, top, and bottom. Repeat with the right side, making sure the borders are all even.

CLUE #6
Layer the 2 3/8 x 3 7/8 white/neutral pieces to the cardstock pieces on the inside. Emboss, stamp, and/or replace with DSP, etc. as desired.

CLUE #7
Decorate the front of the card. Add DSP/Stamp/Punch/Die Cut shape and/or focal image. Decorate/Layer/Embellish as desired.

CLUE #8
Does your card need anything else? Embellishments? Trim/Ribbon? Add that now.

CLUE #9
Decorate your envelope (stamp/emboss/add DSP) to coordinate with your card.

Have fun creating! I can’t wait to see what you create! Take a photo of your card and send as an attachment to my email (j.stark@goeaston.net). Feel free to reach out if you need help or have questions.

Check back tomorrow to see my mystery cards revealed.

What’s the weather like in your area? www.juststampin.com
How many cards do you need to make? I am currently working on my 7-9 and it looks like I’ll have several days to accomplish it. I doubt I’ll see mail or a snowplow for days! LOL

Have a great day! Thanks for stopping by!
Just Stampin’
Jeanie

My Just Stampin’ Rewards:
I appreciate each and every order! Here are the things you can expect when you place an online order with me:

Shop and earn 10% back in Stampin’ Rewards on orders of $20 or more. Use them on your next order or save them up to 1 year for something special!
All orders will receive a handmade thank you card from me.
(*You can choose to remove the sticky note inside and reuse the card.)
Bonus Days (Jan. 6 – Feb. 2)- Earn a $5 coupon for every $50 you spend.
There is no limit to the number of coupons you can earn!!
With a $50 order you will receive the Fun Fold PDF’s from my Mystery Stampin’ cards. *You will receive that month’s PDF’s on the first of the following month.
With an order of $75 (or more) I will send you the PDF’s and thank you card as well as a card kit or Stampin’ Up Product of my choosing – this varies monthly.
Orders of $75 (or more) qualify for the Product of the Month! For just $5 you can add-on the New January Product of the Month, Fabulous Sayings Stamp Set. AWSL

HAPPENING NOW…

January Product of the Month…Fabulous Sayings Stamp Set.
Available for just $5 when you place a $75+ order!
Stampin' Up! Fabulous Sayings Stamp set- get the January Product of the Month for just $5 with a qualifying order-Jeanie Stark StampinUP

Feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions!!! I’m here to help!

Sunday Showcase…Double Panel Flap Cards from Mystery Stampin’

January 25, 2026January 25, 2026 ~ Jeanie Stark ~ 5 Comments

Welcome to my Sunday Showcase where I share the fun fold cards from my stamping friends. These Double Panel Flap Cards were created by following my Mystery Monday Stampin‘ clues. This fun fold is two cards in one and it’s simple to create! This week’s showcase is filled with amazing inspiration!

Peaceful Garden Double Panel Flap fun fold valentine card-visit juststampin.com for handmade inspiration and more-Jeanie Stark StampinUp — Created by Nancy Farrell

Celebratory Sips Double Panel Flap fun fold valentine card-visit juststampin.com for handmade inspiration and more-Jeanie Stark StampinUp — Created by Ruth Mowry

Double Panel Flap fun fold birthday card-visit juststampin.com for handmade inspiration and more-Jeanie Stark StampinUp — Created by Rosanne Mulhern

Made with Love Double Panel Flap fun fold valentine card-visit juststampin.com for handmade inspiration and more-Jeanie Stark StampinUp — Created by Karen Hallam

Easter Joy Double Panel Flap fun fold Easter card-visit juststampin.com for handmade inspiration and more-Jeanie Stark StampinUp — Created by Shari Wicks

I love how these cards showcase the versatility of this design and how you can use what you have to create a beautiful card! Thank you so much to these talented ladies for sharing their creativity!!!

Are you ready to give this fun fold a try?

Click HERE for the Mystery Monday Stampin’ Clues

Click on the image below for more details on the Double Flap Panel Cards I created with the Lovely Blossoms Designer Series Paper.

I would love to have you join me for this week’s Mystery Monday Stampin’! It’s really fun and easy. I give you step by step clues to create a fun fold card. The best part is you USE WHAT YOU HAVE to create a handmade card! Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned stamper, this is a creative way to kick off your week with stamping fun. You do not need a specific stamp set or paper. You already have what you love, so use it! You will find the first clue (the supplies and measurements) for this week’s challenge below.

CLUE #1 -Gather your supplies to be ready to play Mystery Monday Stampin’

Cardstock #1 (base)– 4 1/4 x 11
Cardstock #2 – 2 @ 2 1/2 x 4
Basic White/Neutral Cardstock- 2 @ 2 3/8 x 3 7/8, scraps for sentiment and extra if needed for stamping/die cutting focal piece
Designer Series Paper – 4 x 6 (hortizontal), extra for envelope (optional)
Cardstock/DSP to decorate front of card
Envelope
Stamps
Ink
Adhesive
Embellishments/Ribbon of choice (optional)
Tools – Trimmer/Score Board, Bone Folder
*Optional – coloring tools, embossing folder, die cut/punch, Cut & Emboss Machine

Check back tomorrow for the rest of the clues!

Here’s the latest (and greatest) news from Stampin’ Up!….
NEW STAMPIN’ POSITIONER & GREAT JOIN OFFER COMING SOON!
What’s the Stampin’ Positioner? It’s our new stamping alignment tool that makes stamping easier and more accurate. It allows you to stamp precisely aligned images, create repeating patterns and Two-Step Stampin’ images easily, and make multiple projects in minutes.

Click HERE to download/view the Stampin’ Positioner Flyer

Have a great day! Thanks for stopping by!
Just Stampin’
Jeanie

My Just Stampin’ Rewards:
I appreciate each and every order! Here are the things you can expect when you place an online order with me:

Shop and earn 10% back in Stampin’ Rewards on orders of $20 or more. Use them on your next order or save them up to 1 year for something special!
All orders will receive a handmade thank you card from me.
(*You can choose to remove the sticky note inside and reuse the card.)
Bonus Days (Jan. 6 – Feb. 2)- Earn a $5 coupon for every $50 you spend.
There is no limit to the number of coupons you can earn!!
With a $50 order you will receive the Fun Fold PDF’s from my Mystery Stampin’ cards. *You will receive that month’s PDF’s on the first of the following month.
With an order of $75 (or more) I will send you the PDF’s and thank you card as well as a card kit or Stampin’ Up Product of my choosing – this varies monthly.
Orders of $75 (or more) qualify for the Product of the Month! For just $5 you can add-on the New January Product of the Month, Fabulous Sayings Stamp Set. AWSL