The Joy of Stampin' with Rachael

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

July Demo Swap- Z Folds

Here are the July Demo Swaps by the talented Stampin' Group!

July's Theme: Z Fold, Neutrals, DSP, Blank/Misc. Greeting and Watercolor

Above is my card, and you can get the instructions to this card when you click HERE.

Since these are Fun Folds be sure to watch my video short to see them open up!

By Marjeen Nation

Flowering Meadow Bundle

By Cheryl Holden

*POTM stamp set that is no longer available

By Cindy Hafner

Lily of the Valley Bundle

By Paula Skeen

On My Fright Bundle

Are you Stampin' UP! Independent Demonstrators? Would you like to join this swap?

We swap every other month via mail and in person (Utah).

Email if you would like to join

thejoyofstampinwithrachael@gmail.com

Happy Stampin' Everyone!!!

Friday, July 10, 2026

Fun Fold Friday- Easy 1, 2, 3 DSP Z Fold

Fun Fold Friday with an Easy 1, 2, 3, DSP Z Fold!

This card was designed for a Demo Swap Challenge and here is what it had to include:

✔Use Neutral Colors

✔Greeting is miscellaneous or blank

✔Have some Water Coloring

✔Use DSP (Designer Series Paper)

✔Have a Z Fold

Check out my video for helpful tips!

This card is called an Easy 1, 2, 3 because of the DSP measurements.

1" x 4"

2" x 4"
3" x 4"

The fun thing is that I used the DSP to Water Color on (see video)

This card design has a "book spine" feature, which helps create the Z Fold.

So the inside is just that 4" x 4" size.

Here is a top view so you can see the "book spine" and how to Z fold comes together!

You can use the products I used by shopping with the links below or use what you currently have and change up the DSP, stamp set, and colors!

Product List

All Aflutter Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[167564]

$20.00

Phrases & Frames Dies

[167586]

$34.00

Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin' Pad

[147111]

$9.00

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

[133676]

$14.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[166780]

$14.00

Beautiful Ordinary Life 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[167553]

$13.00

Linen Thread

[104199]

$5.00

Ladybug Garden Epoxy Shapes

[167005]

$8.00

Water Painters

[168253]

$13.00

All Aflutter Z Fold

Supplies:

· Stamp Sets: All Aflutter (167564)

· Cardstock and Paper: Mossy Meadow (133676); Basic White (166780); Beautiful Ordinary Life Designer Series Paper (DSP) (167553)

· Stamp Pads: Mossy Meadow (133645)

· Tools: Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653); Phrases & Frames (167586); Impressions Plate (167767); Water Painters (151298)

· Miscellaneous: Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430); Stampin’ Seal Adhesive (152813); Mini Glue Dots (103683); Multipurpose Glue (110755); Linen Thread (104199); Ladybug Garden Epoxy Shapes (167005)

Measurements:

· Mossy Meadow: 4 ¼” x 11” scored @ 5 ½”, 4 ¼”, 2 1/8”, 3 ¼” x 4 ¼”

· Basic White: 2” x 1 ¼”, 4” x 2”

· DSP: 1” x 4”, 2” x 4”, 3” x 4”

· Linen Thread: 6 inches

Instructions:

1. Measure, score, and cut your paper using measurements above.

2. Die cut with the smallest Phrases & Frames die and use the Impressions Plate to emboss.

3. Stamp with Mossy Meadow “friend” onto the die cut oval.

4. Use the fine tip Water Painter to watercolor the DSP leaves. Let DSP dry.

5. Assemble: Use Multipurpose Glue to create a “book spine” between the 5 ½” & 4 ¼” on the cardbase. Glue in the inside the Basic White 2” x 4” and the DSP 2” x 4”. Glue the 1” x 4” DSP to the outside of the card between the two score lines (the book spine). Glue the watercolored DSP to the Mossy Meadow and glue it to the cardbase between the edge and 2 1/8” score line. Use a Stampin’ Dimensional to attach the “friend” to the bottom right corner of the DSP leaves and have it hang over (just one Dimensional behind the “f” side of the oval).

6. Embellish with a bow made from Linen Thread and attach with a Mini Glue Dot. Add 3 clear epoxy shapes.

Happy Stampin' Everyone!!!