Hi, Stamper. Welcome to the Stampin’ Pretty Pals’ Blog Hop and my sliding lock card! This month’s Stampin’ Pretty Pals Blog Hop is all about the Male Room theme—because the men in our lives deserve handmade cards too! Whether you’re creating for a dad, husband, son, grandson, brother, or friend, this hop is packed with ideas to help you craft something special. Today, the Pals are sharing male-themed card designs using Stampin’ Up! products, from bright and playful styles to classic looks and quick-and-easy layouts. If you’re looking for fresh inspiration (or just a good reason to dive into your craft room), you’re in the perfect place.

For my project, I was excited to use the Service Essentials Stamp Set from Stampin’ Up! It has been quite a while since Stampin’ Up! released a military-themed stamp set, so I was thrilled to add this one to my collection. To showcase it, I created a Sliding Lock Fun Fold Card, which is an interactive design that adds a little extra “wow” to your handmade cards.

I started with a Mossy Meadow card base, layered with Old Olive cardstock, and then added a piece of Nature’s Walk Designer Series Paper. The colors and pattern in this paper reminded me of camouflage fatigues, making it a perfect choice for a masculine or military-inspired card design.

The sliding lock mechanism is created using Mossy Meadow cardstock punched with a 2” Circle Punch. The circle is attached to the back of a rectangle die-cut piece created with the Textured Notes Dies. This sliding element holds the card closed and creates a fun interactive feature when the card is opened.

For the focal point, I took inspiration directly from a sample provided by Stampin’ Up! for the Service Essentials bundle. Using a design idea as inspiration and adapting it into your own project is known as CASEing (Copy And Share Everything). I loved the look of the original sample, and incorporating that focal point into my Sliding Lock Fun Fold Card worked perfectly.

Because the Nature’s Walk Designer Series Paper has warmer tones, I chose Very Vanilla cardstock instead of Basic White for my stamped elements. The inside of the card includes a Very Vanilla layer with a stamped sentiment and Real Red stars in the upper left and lower right corners using the Service Essentials stamp set, tying all the colors together.

If you enjoy fun fold cardmaking tutorials, you’ll love this project. Below you’ll find my step-by-step video tutorial showing exactly how to create this Sliding Lock Card using Stampin’ Up! products.

Sliding Lock Card Video Tutorial:

Thanks so much for stopping by today! Keep the inspiration going! I hope my project inspired you to create something special for the guys in your life. Be sure to continue along the hop for even more Male Room inspiration from the Stampin’ Pretty Pals. Next month will be Flowers in Bloom, so mark your calendars!

Stampin’ Pretty Pals Blog Hop

1. Su Mohr
2. Windy Ellard
3. Rae Burnet
4. Peggy Noe
5. Debbie Mageed
6. Stesha Bloodhart
7. Tricia Chuba
8. Sue Jackson
9. Beth McCullough
10. Lisa Ann Bernard <—— you are here

If you don’t already have a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator, I’d love to be your creative partner. When you shop with me, you support my small business and help me continue sharing free cardmaking tutorials and inspiration. I’m here to inspire your creativity and help you make stunning cards with confidence. Thank you for choosing Queen B Creations!

When you place an order of $50 or more (before tax and shipping) in my online store, you’ll receive the exclusive Monthly Video Tutorial Bundle from The Papercraft Collective! This bundle includes a PDF with a supply list, measurements, and cutting instructions for eight beautiful card projects, each with its own video tutorial. (You can also purchase the Monthly Video Tutorial Bundles separately in my Tutorial Shop.)

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Awesome Deals!

I’m excited to offer product shares for the new May to August Catalog along with the May 2026 Online Exclusives. Product shares are a great way to sample a variety of new designer series papers and coordinating products without purchasing full packs. They’re perfect if you love trying new designs, want to stretch your crafting budget, or enjoy having a little bit of everything to play with. Full details are included below, and I’d love for you to join me in exploring these beautiful new releases.

Did you miss out on one of my online cardmaking classes? My full classes include pre-cut cardstock and a selection of Stampin’ Up! supplies delivered right to your door so you can create along with me step by step. If you weren’t able to register for the full class, you can still enjoy the projects. The PDF tutorial with video links is available in my online store so you can follow the detailed instructions and watch the demonstrations anytime it’s convenient for you. It’s a simple way to keep learning new techniques and create beautiful cards at your own pace. Available on my website at www.QueenBCreations.net/store. Whether you’re new to Fun Folds or a seasoned pro, these classes are packed with ideas to keep your creativity flowing!

When you place an order of $50 or more (before tax and shipping) in my online store, you’ll receive the exclusive Filled With Sweetness Video Tutorial Bundle from The Papercraft Collective! This bundle includes a PDF with a supply list, measurements, and cutting instructions for seven beautiful card projects, each with its own video tutorial. (You can also purchase the Springtime Scenes Video Tutorial Bundle separately in my Tutorial Shop.)

As a bonus, I’ll also send you a coordinating card kit by mail, so you can craft right along with me during one of my YouTube Lives the following month. It’s my way of saying thank you and helping you make the most of your supplies!

You’ll also earn Royalty Rewards, my personal customer loyalty program, in addition to any Stampin’ Rewards you may qualify for through Stampin’ Up! I’m so grateful for your continued support.