Stepping up your card ideas for the New at SU blog hop

Welcome to my take on the New at SU blog hop for September 2026.  The theme for the hop is Simple to Stepped Up card making.  I've used a very easy fun fold and added to it to step it up and added different elements too.  It's easy to make with just stamps, ink and paper or you can step it up with embellishments, layers and die cuts with a little stamping too!

The simplest version of the card created with Daffodil Delight DSP and Lemon Lime Twist stamping.  
 

You can simply step up this basic version with some more colours and embellishments.

Colours used for version 2 are Melon Mambo, Daffodil Delight, Lemon Lime Twist and Coastal Cabana.  I've added some dots for a little more detail. 

Version 3 which is stepped up with an additional folded piece, die cuts and dots to cover my stamping bloopers!  I used the Holly Jolly Branches and Welcome Noel dies to create my focal point. 

The measurements for the card are as follows

Metric

Base card   23 x 15cm  score at 14 cm

First flap    13 x 11cm  score at 11 cm

Second flap 10 x 5cm score at 8cm  

DSP

Base 14.5 x 13.5cm

First Flap  10.5 x 10.5cm

Second Flap if required 7.5 x 4.5 cm

Imperial 

Base card 9 x 6" score at 51/2"

First Flap 41\4 x 5" score at 41/4"

Second flap 4 x 2" score at 3/4" 

DSP Imperial

Base 51/4 x 53/4"

First flap 4 x 4"

Second Flag if required 3 x 13/4"

I've had lots of fun with this card and I think the possibilities are endless.  It is perfect for using lots of different off cuts of DSP, different stamps and lots of occasions.   I'd love to see what you make. 

Enjoy the blog hop

Hugs Zoe x

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