Creative Cardmaking Inspiration: One Layout, Endless Possibilities • Birdsnest Designs

I’m so excited to share my latest video with you! In this tutorial, I’m showing how to make a Diagonal Twist Easel Card in three completely different ways, using a mix of current and retired Stampin’ Up! supplies. We’ll create a cheerful thank you card with the Painterly Pears suite, a spooky Halloween card using the Spooky Sweet DSP, and a simple thinking-of-you card featuring the Prairie Grass stamp set.

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Let’s Cut to the measurements

Card Base: 4-1/4 x 11 scored at 4-1/4 and 5-1/2
Coordinating Cardstock: 4 x 4
Designer Series Paper: 3-3/4 x 3-3/4 and 1 x 4
Inside Panel (Basic White): 4 x 4

The Painterly Pears Suite bursts with freshness and cheer! The beautiful DSP provides a gorgeous backdrop for the sweet pear imagery and pops of Darling Duckling and Petal Pink.

Colours Used on Painterly Pear Project: Secret Sea | Petal Pink | Darling Duckling | Old Olive

Talk about playful Halloween vibes! With bright pops of green and purple and candy-corn accents, it’s spooky but sweet. I used the current Spooky Sweet Designer Series Paper with the Playful Ghosts stamp set for this project — now retired but still so much fun to play with.

Colours Used on Halloween Project: Petunia Pop | Basic Black | Granny Apple Green | Daffodil Delight

This peaceful card design shows just how versatile this fun fold can be. I paired soft nature tones with the serene imagery from the Prairie Grass stamp set to create a calming, supportive card that’s perfect for a friend in need. The ribbon detail and simple sentiment make it warm and heartfelt without being fussy.

Colours Used on Prairie Grass Project: Pretty Peacock| Wild Wheat | Basic Black | Basic White