{"id":17572,"date":"2025-12-12T09:30:30","date_gmt":"2025-12-11T23:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/?p=17572"},"modified":"2025-12-12T09:30:33","modified_gmt":"2025-12-11T23:00:33","slug":"stampin-up-true-blue-florals-dsp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/stampin-up-true-blue-florals-dsp\/","title":{"rendered":"True Blue Florals Fun Fold Card Tutorial (Product of the Month)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you love cards that look \u201cwow\u201d but take hardly any time to make, today\u2019s project is for you. I used the <strong>Stampin Up True Blue Florals DSP<\/strong> (December\u2019s Product of the Month) to create a quick <strong>window fun fold card<\/strong> that\u2019s perfect for batch-making birthdays, thank yous, and everyday happy mail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This paper pack is all about crisp, classic colour with maximum impact. With <strong>Night of Navy<\/strong> and <strong>Balmy Blue<\/strong> doing all the heavy lifting, you get that timeless blue-and-white floral feel that works for so many occasions. The best part? Because the pattern is so strong, you can make a gorgeous card with very little stamping.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image17572_0408d5-d4 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image17572_0408d5-d4 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/True-Blue-Florals-1.jpg\" alt=\"Stampin Up True Blue Florals DSP\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-17570\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/True-Blue-Florals-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/True-Blue-Florals-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/True-Blue-Florals-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/True-Blue-Florals-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/True-Blue-Florals-1-560x560.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/True-Blue-Florals-1-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/True-Blue-Florals-1-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/True-Blue-Florals-1-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why this DSP is perfect for fast card making<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">True Blue Florals is <strong>directional<\/strong>, which makes it ideal for strips, panels, and statement layers. For this design, I chose a pattern that would look beautiful on the front, but also had a reverse side that would still shine when the card opens. When your paper does that much work, you can keep the rest of the card clean and simple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Product of the Month in Australia (how it works)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stampin\u2019 Up! have introduced a <strong>Product of the Month<\/strong> offer. In Australia, <strong>for every $125 you spend, you can add the Product of the Month for just $9<\/strong>. The offer repeats month after month \u2014 only the featured product changes. This month\u2019s featured product is the <strong>True Blue Florals DSP<\/strong>, and it\u2019s a brilliant one to grab because you\u2019ll get so many cards from a single pack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Stampin&#039; Up!:  December Product of the Month - True Blue Florals | Tri Fold Card\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/F4LOqAPV4FQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Card base and fun fold measurements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is a simple, sturdy fold that feels a bit \u201cfancy\u201d without extra fuss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Card base:<\/strong> 5&#8243; x 12&#8243; (12.7 cm x 30.5 cm)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Score at:<\/strong> 4&#8243; and 8&#8243; (10.2 cm and 20.3 cm)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That scoring creates three panels across the front, which makes it perfect for a <strong>peek-through window<\/strong> and layered focal point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The window and layered frame detail<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To create the focal point, I die cut a circle from the front panel (position it slightly above centre so it feels more designer). Then I cut a <strong>nested circle frame<\/strong> from <strong>Night of Navy cardstock<\/strong> to give the window a crisp border.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Behind that, I added the smaller circle shape from <strong>Basic White cardstock<\/strong>, with soft <strong>ink blending in Balmy Blue<\/strong> around the edge. This tiny step adds depth and ties the whole blue palette together beautifully.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image17572_54d3f4-2f .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image17572_54d3f4-2f size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/True-Blue-Florals-2.jpg\" alt=\"Stampin Up True Blue Florals DSP\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-17573\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/True-Blue-Florals-2.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/True-Blue-Florals-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/True-Blue-Florals-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/True-Blue-Florals-2-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/True-Blue-Florals-2-560x560.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/True-Blue-Florals-2-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/True-Blue-Florals-2-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/True-Blue-Florals-2-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Finishing touches: paper flowers, sparkle, and subtle bling<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To decorate the front, I <strong>fussy cut florals<\/strong> directly from the DSP. Don\u2019t overthink it \u2014 cut a mix of flowers and leafy pieces, then play with placement until it feels balanced. The key tip with this fold is to be careful with adhesive: avoid placing glue anywhere that will catch on the open circle area when the card closes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For sparkle, I added <strong>Wink of Stella<\/strong> over the florals (always do this last so you don\u2019t waste shimmer on anything that gets covered). Then I finished with a few small, flat embellishments so the card still fits nicely in an envelope.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image17572_49a657-0a .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image17572_49a657-0a size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/True-Blue-Florals-3.jpg\" alt=\"Stampin Up True Blue Florals DSP\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-17574\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/True-Blue-Florals-3.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/True-Blue-Florals-3-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/True-Blue-Florals-3-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/True-Blue-Florals-3-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/True-Blue-Florals-3-560x560.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/True-Blue-Florals-3-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/True-Blue-Florals-3-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/True-Blue-Florals-3-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Want the written instructions?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I\u2019ll have the step-by-step tutorial added to my <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/freebie-library-sign-up\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"13277\">Freebie Library<\/a><\/strong> (with 150+ PDF tutorials and growing). If you\u2019re ready to create with this gorgeous DSP, make sure you grab <strong>Stampin Up True Blue Florals<\/strong> <strong>DSP<\/strong> while it\u2019s available \u2014 it\u2019s the kind of paper that makes you look like you spent hours crafting, even when you didn\u2019t.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image17572_856011-2a .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image17572_856011-2a size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/584917208_10164830111218487_3943533718791097451_n-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-17577\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/584917208_10164830111218487_3943533718791097451_n-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/584917208_10164830111218487_3943533718791097451_n-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/584917208_10164830111218487_3943533718791097451_n-120x150.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/584917208_10164830111218487_3943533718791097451_n-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/584917208_10164830111218487_3943533718791097451_n-560x700.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/584917208_10164830111218487_3943533718791097451_n-600x750.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/584917208_10164830111218487_3943533718791097451_n.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cheers for now<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image17572_021bb8-c6 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image17572_021bb8-c6 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/alisa-tilsner-round-logo-transparent-e1623752213720.png\" alt=\"Alisa\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-11857\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Shop my <a href=\"http:\/\/www.stampinup.net\/esuite\/home\/alisatilsner\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ONLINE STORE<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/join-stampin-up-australia\/\">Join The Artful Stampers<\/a><a aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/join-stampin-up-australia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Team<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/join-stampin-up-australia\/\"> <\/a>&#8211; Happy Shoppers, <g class=\"gr_ gr_11 gr-alert gr_spell gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim ContextualSpelling ins-del multiReplace\" id=\"11\" data-gr-id=\"11\">Hobbiest<\/g>, Part Time and Full Time welcome!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/tutorial-and-card-making-membership\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"14602\">Creative Card Makers Club<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Watch me on <a aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/alisatilsner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">YouTube<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Socialise with me on <a aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/AlisaTilsnerIndependentStampinUpDemonstrator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FaceBook<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"mailto:alisacraig@westnet.com.au\">Email Me<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you love cards that look \u201cwow\u201d but take hardly any time to make, today\u2019s project is for you. I used the Stampin Up True Blue Florals DSP (December\u2019s Product of the Month) to create a quick window fun fold card that\u2019s perfect for batch-making birthdays, thank yous, and everyday happy mail. 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