This adorable card uses what I like to call a “Box-Top Fancy Fold” — four little panels that open up like the lid of a gift box. It’s such a fun layout because you can feature multiple images without the card feeling busy. 

I used the cute dinosaurs for today’s sample, but this fold works beautifully with any theme: florals, winter scenes, cupcakes, snowmen, even simple shapes or sentiments.

Each panel is embossed for added texture, and the stamped images are coloured with Stampin’ Blends — and if you’ve had your eye on adding a few new colours to your collection, many of the Blends are part of the Black Friday sale happening this week.

Whether you recreate this card exactly or swap in completely different images, this Box-Top Fancy Fold is a keeper!

This week kicks off a brand-new focus: paper-crafted gifts.

If you’ve been following my 12 Weeks of Christmas emails, you’ve already seen how easy (and fun!) it is to turn cardstock and DSP into thoughtful little presents.

Week 4 is all about pulling those ideas together so you can make gifts that feel handmade, heartfelt, and totally doable — even during the holiday rush.

Here are some ideas to get you started:

🎫 Gift Card Packaging
If you give gift cards (and who doesn’t at this time of year?), dress them up!
Easy ideas: belly-band wraps, pocket cards, pop-up holders, gift-card envelopes made with DSP.

🕯️ Small Gift Packaging

• Tea-light or candle holders
• Hot chocolate or cider pouches
• Notepad or post-it holders
• Little desk sets (pen, sticky notes, bookmark)
   

💌 "Giftable" Cards
Make a small bundle of cards tied with ribbon — a great gift for that person who loves sending mail but never has cards on hand.

🎀 Custom Boxes for Bath Bombs / Soaps / Mini Lotions
A great way to elevate something simple into something special.

📦 Repurpose Leftover DSP
If you have retired holiday paper… this is its moment.
Make a small box or sleeve and suddenly that $10 chocolate bar looks like a luxury gift.

Jenn’s tip:

I always keep a few pre-scored boxes and treat pouches on hand at this time of year — they’re a lifesaver when you suddenly need a quick thank-you or an unexpected little gift.

 Here’s this week’s card sketch challenge—plus a finished card to inspire you!

Click below to download the full project sheet, including:

• Measurements
• Supply list
• Step-by-step instructions
• Save it, print it, or craft along — then share what you make!