Painterly Pears Card Box

Hi there, and welcome! Whether youโ€™re here for inspiration, ideas, or just a little creative escapeโ€”Iโ€™m so glad youโ€™ve stopped by.

On yesterdayโ€™s โ€˜Live with Micheleโ€™ I shared something a little differentโ€ฆa Card Box created with the Painterly Pears Suite Collection by Stampinโ€™ Up! ยฎ. This box was designed to perfectly hold all four of the Z-Fold cards weโ€™ve been making together over the past few weeks. Now, itโ€™s ready to be gifted as a setโ€”or you could fill it with other little treasures for a thoughtful handmade present.

Painterly Pears Card Box Printable Tutorial

Included in this tutorial are the measurements youโ€™ll needโ€”not only to make this box, but also to adjust it to any size you like. That way you can recreate it for different cards, gifts, or occasions.

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Painterly Pears Z-Fold Pop-Up Card

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On yesterdayโ€™s โ€˜Live with Micheleโ€™ I shared a card featuring the Painterly Pears Suite Collection by Stampinโ€™ Up! ยฎ. This project wraps up my little series exploring different Z-Fold card styles, and I hope youโ€™ve enjoyed them as much as I have!

Todayโ€™s card is a Z-Fold Pop-Up Card. It has a fun middle layer that gives you space to write a message to your recipient. Best of all, itโ€™s quick and simple to put together with only minimal stampingโ€”perfect for when you want a card that looks impressive but doesnโ€™t take hours to create.


Painterly Pears Pop-Up Z-Fold Card Printable Tutorial

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Mr Squiggle

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Whether you’re here for inspiration, ideas, or just a creative escapeโ€”I’m so happy you’ve stopped by.

This was so much fun!

In July, the Canberra National Museum opened its exhibition Mr Squiggle and His Friends. It celebrates the incredible life of Norman Hetheringtonโ€”the creative genius behind Mr Squiggle.

Norman was a lifelong artist and storyteller, turning his hand to everything from cartoons to commercial art. He entertained troops during WWII, designed costumes and stage sets, wrote scripts, and even acted.

Mr Squiggle first aired on ABC on 1 July 1959. Children from all over Australia sent in their โ€œsquiggles,โ€ and Mr Squiggle would turn them into clever drawings right before our eyes. The show ran for over 40 years, and my sisters and I absolutely adored him.

And yesโ€”Mr Squiggleโ€™s nose did actually draw! In the early days, it was a felt-tip pen. Later, he also used crayons and chalk. The magic happened thanks to Norman, who operated the puppet from above and skillfully drew with that famous pointy nose.

Mr Squiggle was just one of many wonderful puppets brought to life by Norman Hetherington

How I created my layout

For this double-page layout, I knew I wanted the colours to be just as happy and lively as the moments in my photos. The Stampin’ Up!ยฎCelebratory Sips Designer Series Paper was an instant โ€œyes!โ€ with its bright, vibrant palette and cheerful patternsโ€”it practically shouts celebration.

To add movement and texture, I grabbed my Stylish Shapes dies and cut a scattering of circles from Two-Tone Cardstock. Each one got a little crafty treatmentโ€”scrunched up for dimension, then lightly sanded to reveal some of the white core. I love how this little step adds so much personality to the page.

For the finishing touches, the Just a Note Bundle came out to play. Its sweet accents and shapes were perfect for anchoring my journaling spots and pulling the whole layout together without stealing the spotlight from the photos.

The end result? Bright, fun, and full of the same joyful energy I felt when those pictures were taken.

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Painterly Pears, Horizontal Quadruple Z Fold

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On Sunday, some friends and I got together on Zoom for a crafty play session with another Z-Fold card design. Taking inspiration from Susan Campfield, we created a Horizontal Quadruple Z-Fold. Since Iโ€™ve been using the Painterly Pears suite for my other Z-Fold cards, I decided to keep the theme going and feature it on this one as well.

How to make this card…

Tips:

  • Card bases- Cut 2 Card Bases and score. Use the second card base to cut the 4 strips at 2cm as required. This way you are sure of having 4 strips all scored the same.
  • Strips- Adhere the top and bottom first then adhere the 2 middle strips, spacing evenly.
  • Side Panels- Emboss with embossing folder. these will cover where the strips are attached to the card base.
 ColourImperial/LetterMetric/A4
Card BaseBasic Beige9 x 4ยผโ€, score at 1ยพโ€, 3 ยฝโ€24.9 x 10.5cm, score 5, 10cm
Strips- cut x 4Basic Beige9 x ยพโ€, score at 1ยพโ€, 3 ยฝโ€24.9 x 2cm, score 5, 10cm
Side panel Mat x 2Basic Beige1ยพ x 4ยผโ€5 x 10.5cm
Strips- cut x 4DSP3โ… x โ…โ€9.6 x 1.7cm
Side PanelDSP1โ… x 4โ…›โ€4.7 x 10.2cm
Back Panel MatPetal Pink5ยผ x 4โ€14.4 x 10cm
Back PanelBasic Beige5โ…› x 3โ…žโ€14.1 x 9.7cm
Back Panel StripDSP5โ…› x ยฝโ€14.1 x 1.3cm
Sentiment Circle- largePetal Pink3 x 3โ€8 x 8cm
Sentiment Circle- smallBasic Beige2ยฝ x 2ยฝโ€7 x 7cm

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    Painterly Pears Z-Fold Card Part 3

    Hi there, and welcome! Whether you’re here for inspiration, ideas, or just a creative escapeโ€”I’m so happy you’ve stopped by.

    This is the third installment in our Z-Fold Card series. On Fridayโ€™s Live with Michele, I created this card using the Painterly Pears Suite Collection by Stampinโ€™ Up! ยฎ.

    I first spotted this design on YouTube by Annette Green โ€” a Unique Z-Fold โ€” and adapted the measurements to suit standard envelopes for both US Letter and A4 sizes.

    What I love about this card is how unassuming it looks at first glance. But once you open it, the clever fold really showcases the stunning Designer Series Paper at its very best.

    Printable Tutorial

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    Painterly Pears Triple Z-Fold Card – Part 2

    Hi there, and welcome! Whether you’re here for inspiration, ideas, or just a creative escapeโ€”I’m so happy you’ve stopped by.

    On Fridayโ€™s โ€˜Live with Micheleโ€™, I created a Triple Z-Fold Card using the Painterly Pears Suite Collection by Stampinโ€™ Up!ยฎ

    Fruit-themed suites arenโ€™t usually my first pick, but Iโ€™m absolutely loving the rich colours in this one! In fact, on this card, the pears almost fade into the background, allowing the vibrant hues and floral elements to take centre stage.

    To continue exploring fun ways to use Z-Fold styles, Iโ€™ve taken it a step further and created a Triple Z-Fold Cardโ€”and I love how it turned out!

    TIP: Below is a cutting diagram showing how I created the Secret Sea card bases from one sheet of cardstock. It works for both A4 and Letter-sized cardstock.
    Each layer is scored into three sectionsโ€”Left, Middle, and Right. The Middle sections must all be the same width to ensure your card folds flat. The Left and Right sections can be any width you choose, depending on your design.

    Painterly Pears Triple Z-Fold Printable Tutorial

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    Let’s Craft Together Blog Hop- August

    Welcome to the Letโ€™s Craft Together Blog Hop!

    Weโ€™re a group of Australian Stampinโ€™ Up!ยฎ Demonstrators who have joined forces to share our passion for papercraft and inspire creativity in your craft space.

    Whether youโ€™re a seasoned stamper or just starting out, weโ€™re so glad youโ€™re hereโ€”and we hope youโ€™ll find fresh ideas and creative sparks to fuel your next project!

    What to Expect

    Each month, we explore a new creative theme or fun challenge, bringing you a variety of styles and techniques to try. Thereโ€™s always something new to learn and love!


    This monthโ€™s theme is:
    ๐ŸŽ‰ Masculine Birthday Cards ๐ŸŽ‰
    Hosted by the talented Monique, this challenge is all about celebrating the men in our lives with handcrafted cards that are bold, stylish, and thoughtful.

    Boho Vibes

    For this monthโ€™s challenge, I decided to create a Masculine Birthday Card using the Boho Vibes Suite Collection by Stampinโ€™ Up!ยฎ.

    I had fun playing with a layered designโ€”this card features two cards of different sizes, each opening in opposite directions and overlapping one another for a unique and interactive layout. The earthy tones and bold patterns from the Boho Vibes Suite made it perfect for a masculine look with plenty of style!

    The simple black and white sentiment comes from the Greetings for All Mix & Match Ephemera pack.

    The card was then finished of with a few white Matte Dots from the Neutral Matte Dots.

    Cutting Measurements…

     ColourImperial/LetterMetric/A4
    Card Base 1Secret Sea5ยฝ x 7โ€, score @ 2ยพโ€14.9 x 17cm, score at 6.5cm
    Card Front Left 1Secret Sea2ยฝ x 5ยผโ€6 x 14.4cm
    Card Insert Mat 1Cloud Cover4 x 5ยผโ€10 x 14.4cm
    Card Insert 1DSP3โ…ž x 5โ…›โ€9.7 x 14.1cm
    Card Base 2Cloud Cover6 x 4โ€, score at 3โ€16 x 10.5cm, score at 8cm
    Card Front 2DSP2ยพ x 3ยพโ€7.5 x 10cm
    Card Insert 2Basic White2ยพ x 3ยพโ€7.5 x 10cm
    Insert Strip 2DSPยฝ x 3ยพโ€1.4 x 10cm
    SentimentBasic Whiteยฝ x 2ยพโ€1.4 x 7.5cm

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    You may be starting here or have come from someone elseโ€™s blog โ€“ either way there is a list below to help you move around all the different blogs and get many amazing ideas.

    Follow the Hop here..

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    Painterly Pears Z-Fold Card

    Hi there, and welcome!
    Whether you’re here for inspiration, ideas, or simply a creative escapeโ€”I’m so glad you’ve stopped by.

    On yesterdayโ€™s Live with Michele, I shared a card created with the Painterly Pears Suite Collection by Stampinโ€™ Up! ยฎ. This is a truly stunning suite, with the Painterly Pears Designer Series Paper taking centre stage.

    Over the coming weeks, Iโ€™ll be exploring different styles of Z-Fold cards, and I plan to use the Painterly Pears Suite Collection in each one. By the end, weโ€™ll have a beautiful collection of coordinated projectsโ€”perfect to bundle up as a heartfelt gift!

    The Painterly Pears stamp set features beautifully textured images that give a lovely three-dimensional effect. By blending a couple of ink colours, the pears come to lifeโ€”so realistic, they almost look good enough to eat!

    Be sure to check back each week to follow along and see what fold style we try next. And Iโ€™d love to hear from youโ€”leave a comment and let me know your favourite card fold style!

    Painterly Pears Printable Tutorial

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    Extraordinary Flora

    Hi there, and welcome! Whether you’re here for inspiration, ideas, or just a creative escapeโ€”I’m so happy you’ve stopped by.

    On yesterdayโ€™s โ€˜Live with Micheleโ€™ I created this card using the Extraordinary Flora Bundle by Stampinโ€™ Up! ยฎ.

    Extraordinary Flora โ€“ White on White Elegance

    The Extraordinary Flora is a beautifully versatile bundle featuring a large stamp and die set. While the stamped images are small, the coordinating die cuts them all out in one single passโ€”making it a real time-saver! Back in-stock soon (available from 21 July), the coordinating Extraordinary Flora Washi Tape can also be used with the same die for even more creative possibilities.

    For this card, Iโ€™ve created a white-on-white design thatโ€™s full of interest and dimension thanks to the Damask Designs Embossing Folder. The subtle texture adds elegance while keeping the palette soft and clean.

    To bring in some gentle colour, I stamped the small floral images from the Extraordinary Flora stamp set and coloured them using Stampinโ€™ Up! Watercolour Pencils (both Packs 1 & 2). I then blended the colour using the Stampinโ€™ Blends Colour Lifterโ€”an alcohol-based toolโ€”which allowed me to safely use Memento Tuxedo Black Ink for stamping.

    Measurements Used…

    Cutting Measurements

     ColourImperial/LetterMetric/A4
    Card Base Tent FoldBasic White4 ยผ x 11โ€, score @ 5 ยฝโ€10.5 x 29.9cm, score at 14.9cm
    Card MatBasic White4 x 5ยผโ€10 x 14.4cm
    Card FrontBasic White3โ…ž x 5โ…›โ€9.7 x 14.1cm
    Everyday Arches DieBasic White3 x 4โ€8 x 10.5cm
    Extraordinary Flora Stamp/DieBasic White4ยผ x 5ยฝโ€10.5 x 14.9cm
    Card Insert MatBasic White4 x 5ยผโ€10 x 14.4cm
    Card Insert FrontBasic White3โ…ž x 5โ…›โ€9.7 x 14.1cm

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    ๐ŸŽจ Using Water-Based Tools

    Aqua Painters or Blender Pens
    โœ… Use StazOn Ink (solvent-based)
    ๐Ÿ‘‰ Wonโ€™t smudge when using water

    StazOn is waterproof, perfect for any colouring that involves water.


    โœ๏ธ Using Alcohol-Based Markers

    Stampinโ€™ Blends or other alcohol markers
    โœ… Use Memento Ink (water-based)
    ๐Ÿ‘‰ Prevents bleeding when blending

    Memento Ink is gentle with alcohol markers and keeps your stamped lines crisp.

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      If you’re in Australia and need help with your crafting needs and don’t have a Demonstrator, I’d love to assist you. Feel free to reach out to me at 0408868771 or michele@jutrisa.com. Cheers!

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