Katrina's Kreative Heart: pop up cards

January 12, 2026

Pop-Up Petals Made Easy: 3 Simple Cards with Big Impact

If you’ve ever wanted to try an interactive card but thought, “That looks complicated,” today’s projects are about to change your mind.

This week on Stampin’ Sundays, I featured the Pop-Up Petals Bundle and paired it with the Lovely Blossoms Designer Series Paper—and let me tell you, this combo is a win. These three cards prove you can create beautiful, eye-catching cards without complicated steps or hours at your craft table.

One card includes a fun pop-up surprise on the inside, while the other two keep things intentionally simple and clean. Perfect for beginners, busy stampers, or anyone who just wants pretty cards without the stress.

Why the Pop-Up Petals Bundle Is Worth a Look

The star of this bundle is the clever pop-up die. It creates the mechanism for you—no measuring, no guessing, no frustration. Once you see how it works, you’ll immediately start thinking about all the other stamp sets you could use it with.

Even better? The stamps themselves are soft, versatile, and ideal for everyday cards like thank-you, friendship, and encouragement.

Let the Paper Do the Work

I paired the bundle with the Lovely Blossoms Designer Series Paper, and this paper pack deserves a moment in the spotlight.

One of my favorite features is the built-in panel designs. With a few simple cuts, you get:

3" × 4" panels
2" × 2" accent squares
Coordinated patterns that layer effortlessly

That means less cutting, less decision-making, and more time actually enjoying the creative process.

Card #1: Thanks for Being There (Pop-Up Fun!)

This card looks clean and simple on the outside—but when you open it, surprise! A sweet floral pop-up greets you.

The pop-up die does all the hard work, creating a sturdy fold that pops up smoothly every time. Add a stamped vase and floral image, and you’ve got an interactive card that feels special without being complicated.

💡 Tip: Once you own this die, try it with other florals, animals, or even seasonal images. It’s far more versatile than it looks.

Card #2: You Get Me & I Appreciate That

This one is my easy-peasy queen card.

Designer Series Paper takes center stage here, layered over a simple cardstock mat. The sentiment is die-cut with a soft arch shape and popped up with dimensionals for just enough interest.

This layout is perfect when:

You’re short on time
You need multiples
You want something clean, modern, and heartfelt

Card #3: Grateful for Your Friendship

For this final card, I mixed two of the DSP panels together to create a layered background—proof that even the smallest pieces of paper can shine.

A stamped vase, simple floral coloring, and a sweet butterfly finish it off. Nothing fussy. Nothing overdone. Just a warm, thoughtful card that works for so many occasions.

Great for Beginners (and Busy Stampers!)

If you’re newer to stamping or feeling creatively tired, these projects are a great reminder that cards don’t have to be complicated to be beautiful.

Simple layouts
Minimal coloring
Smart dies that do the work for you

That’s a crafting win in my book.

Want the Full Tutorial?

I’ve put together a step-by-step PDF tutorial with measurements, supply lists, and instructions for all three cards.

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As always, I’d love to hear which card is your favorite—drop a comment, save this idea, or try one yourself and tag me. I can’t wait to see what you create!

Product List

Pop Up Petals Bundle (English) [168010] $46.75	Pop Up Petals Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [167041] $24.00	Pop Up Petals Dies [167043] $28.00	Lovely Blossoms 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [167168] $12.50
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [159229] $17.00	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [166780] $14.00	Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [120953] $14.00	Secret Sea 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [165624] $14.00
Secret Sea Classic Stampin' Pad [165285] $9.00	Petal Pink Classic Stampin' Pad [147108] $9.00	Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin' Pad [147052] $9.00	Darling Duckling Classic Stampin' Pad [165277] $9.00
Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad [147090] $9.00	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $8.00	Old Olive Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack [144597] $9.00	Flirty Flamingo Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack [147278] $9.00
Stylish Shapes Dies [159183] $30.00	Everyday Arches Dies [164629] $29.00	Pearls Of Beauty [167098] $8.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.25
Mini Glue Dots [103683] $7.25	Stampin' Seal [152813] $8.00

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January 12, 2017

Balloon Adventure Pop Up Card

Hey guys, long time no see! I completely missed my Tuesday post, oh what a day that was! You know those alarm clocks with dual alarms...yeah, those ones! Well, I accidentally turned on the wrong alarm Monday night and needless to say, Tuesday morning I over-slept! I turned on my husbands "I worked a double shift, got home at 8am and need to get up and back out the door for the next shift" alarm which is set to go off at noon instead of my alarm that is set to go off at 4am. No, I didn't sleep until noon, but I did not get up until 6:45am (I should have been pulling into the hospital parking lot at that hour!)So needless to say, I was all messed up all day. I think the lack of coffee and the high speed in which my day took off, totally threw me off my game. So, as a result, I never made my way to my blog. Hopefully, it is worth the wait as I created this card by casing the new Occasions catalog. I just love this catalog and I love this set. It makes birthday celebrations so fun!

Supplies:
Stamp Set: Balloon Adventures
Paper: Crushed Curry 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" scored and folded at 4 1/4"; Party Animal DSP cut 5 1/4" x 2 1/2"; Whisper White cut 3 3/4" square and another piece cut 8 1/4" x 5 1/4" scored and folded at 4 1/8" (this is for the inside pop up) Scraps of Tangerine Tango, Pacific Point and Emerald Envy.
Ink: Pacific Point; Crushed Curry; Tangerine Tango; Emerald Envy
Misc: Emerald Envy 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon, Balloon Pop-Up Thinlits; Big Shot; Stampin' Dimensionals; Fast Fuse

Directions:
Adhere the DSP to the center of the card base, stamp the sentiment onto the Whisper White 3 3/4" square with Pacific Point ink, add the party confetti image using Crushed Curry to the bottom of the piece and stamp the balloon and string using the Tangerine Tango. Using the Striped Balloon thinlit, run a scrap piece of Tangerine Tango through the Big Shot and adhere this piece over the stamped Balloon image. Wrap the card base with the Emerald Envy Taffeta Ribbon and adhere the Stamped piece with Stampin' Dimensionals.
For the inside, Take the folded Whisper White piece and open it up, align the Balloon pop up thinlit arrow up on the fold mark and run through the Big Shot. This will create the pop up. Now, stamp the balloons lining up the stamp to the die cut images. I did Emerald Envy, Tangerine Tango and Pacific Point. Then cut a polka dot and a stripped balloon from scraps of Emerald Envy and Pacific Point cardstock and adhere them to the corresponding balloon. Stamp the banner and sentiment with Tangerine Tango ink. Adhere this piece to the inside of the card and attach the 2 1/8" square DSP pieces to the bottom of each Whisper White panel as shown in the photo below.