Stamping with Hart: Easy Center Step Fold Card & Ordering Special!

I am celebrating catalog launch day with this Center Step Fold Card and an Ordering Special!

Would you like a free project sheet for today's Center Step Fold card? You can get the PDF here when you sign up for my email list. You can unsubscribe at any time. PDF TUTORIAL HERE

I am going to talk about the card and special first... if you want the details of all of today's releases (and there's a bunch of new goodies) I will include all of that information at the end of this blog post!

MY ORDERING SPECIAL INFORMATION:

I am running an ordering special from May 5 -15, 2026. When you spend $75 or more (before tax) with me in the online store and I’ll send you 3 “mystery” card kits, an exclusive video tutorial and PDF instruction sheet in mid-June 2026. The card kits will be mailed to you via USPS and I’m covering the cost of postage. The video link and PDF will be emailed when the cards are shipped. I will be using Peaceful Pine products and the Relaxing Waterside Bundle for the mystery cards.

If you have questions you can reach out to me: stampingwithhart@gmail.com.

My card kits include card bases, die cuts, and pre-cut DSP and an envelope per card. All you have to do is the stamping and assembly.

NOTE: Stampin’ Up! Is running a special promotion when you purchase the starter kit from May 5-31, 2026. If you purchase the starter kit you cannot participate in my ordering special. That is a separate promotion and I cannot combine promotions.

The starter kit offer is awesome! I am just making it clear I cannot count that toward my ordering special per Stampin’ Up! Policy. Promotions cannot be combined.

Products being used for today's card:

VELVET MEADOW SPECIALTY DESIGNER SERIES PAPER

VELVETEEN ASSORTMENT

PHRASES & FRAMES DIES

IMPRESSIONS PLATE

PARADISE GARDEN STAMP SET

RELAXING WATERSIDE STAMP SET

WHITE GEL PENS

BUBBLE BATH CARDSTOCK AND INK

BERRY BURST CARDSTOCK

PEACEFUL PINE INK

CENTER STEP FOLD TUTORIAL

CENTER FOLD CARD MEASUREMENTS:

Card Base: 5-½ x 11" (Bubble Bath or Berry Burst Cardstock)

Cut/Score:

Place card base length wise at 1” mark and then cut from 1 to 6-½”
Flip card and repeat on other side
Score at 1” to the cut line on each side
Score at 2” to the cut line on each side
Score at 6-½” to the cut line on each side
Score middle section 5-½” cut line to cut line (this is what pops up center)

Note: Gently bend score lines before using bone folder

(1) DSP Center Panel: 3-⅜ x 5-⅜” (Velvet Meadow DSP)
(4) DSP Strips: 7/8 x 4-⅜" (Velvet Meadow DSP)
(1) Phrases & Frames Die (Phrases & Frames Dies)

Cut outside frame in one color and then die cut again in Basic White for inside frame panel (I used Velveteen Assortment in Bubble Bath for outside frame)

Basic White Insert: 3-⅜ x 5-⅜”

INSTRUCTIONS:

From the 1” mark on the 11” side of your card base on your Paper Trimmer, cut from 1” to 6-½” on each side. You are cutting into the card base to make your center step.

Score at 1” on each side of the card base to the cut line. Score at 2” on each side to the cut line.

Score at 6-½” on each side to the cut line.

Then score at 5-½” in the center from cut line to cut line. (this is what creates that center pop).

Gently fold your score lines before creasing with your bone folder to smooth edges.

Glue center DSP panel and strips along either side.

Stamp sentiment on the insert for the frame die.

Add frame and insert to card front with dimensionals.

I used the Velveteen Assortment Specialty Paper
with the new Impressions Plate and Phrases & Frames Dies

Stamp Basic White insert and glue to the inside panel. Optional: Glue the other 2 DSP strips on the inside of the card for added fun!

Finish with 2026-2028 In Color Dots or desired embellishments.

The Velvet Meadow Suite is now available as are the Phrases & Frames Dies and new Impressions Plate that you use with the Impressions Dies. (Phrases & Frames are impressions dies).

Alright, now let's talk about all of today's new releases (May 5, 2026):

New Starter Kit Promotion From May 5 - 31, 2026:

Per Stampin' Up!:

When you join as a demonstrator between 5/5-31/2026, you’ll get the new 2026–2028 In Color Stampin’ Pads FREE along with your Starter Kit!

If you’d rather have different products instead of ink pads, Stampin' Up! has you covered there, too—you can add an extra $35 worth of products to your Starter Kit.

You'll also enjoy all the perks that come with being a demonstrator, like a 20–25% product discount, early access to the latest products and catalogs and so much more.

Want to check out the Starter Kit offer? Click here: https://www.stampinup.com/join?demoid=2212777

NEW May to August 2026 Stampin' Up! Catalog Kicks Off Today! See it HERE

New May 2026 Online Exclusives! See them HERE

New Kits Collection Releases

New Product of the Month - Spend $75 or more and qualify to purchase the Product of the Month for only $5.00 while supplies last.

Berry Botanical Vellum 12" x 12" (30.5 x 30.5 cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper

Add a fresh, artful touch to cards and paper crafts with Berry Botanical Vellum 12" x 12" (30.5 x 30.5 cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper. Hand-drawn patterns featuring polka dots, plaids, and berries make it easy to create custom designs with a playful, coordinated look.

There are two new Kits Collection Kits available in May as well!