‘Filled with Sweetness’ TRI-FOLD Card from the HOMEMADE SWEETNESS Suite Collection

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🍓 Tri-Fold Sweetness: A 4.5″ Square Card with a Wow Factor!

If you love cards that tell a story the moment they’re opened, this one is going to be a favorite! Today I’m sharing my “Filled with Sweetness” TRI-FOLD Card—inspired by the adorable Homemade Sweet Collection and the coordinating Filled with Sweetness Bundle.

This design is extra special because it combines die-cut precision, a clever masking technique, and a full acetate wrap to create the illusion of a jar filled with fruit preserves. It’s interactive, eye-catching, and folds down to fit perfectly in a 4.5″ square envelope!

🎥 Watch the Full Tutorial

Be sure to check out my YouTube video where I walk you through each step of this project—from die cutting to assembling that gorgeous acetate wrap and colorful jam jar topper.

✨ What Makes This Card So Special?

🍓 Jar Illusion Design – Looks like a jar of sweet preserves behind acetate
✂️ Die-Cut Base – Created using the Filled with Sweetness Bundle die
🎨 Masking Technique – Builds a full “jar” of layered berries
💎 Acetate Wrap – Front and back for a polished, professional finish
💌 Tri-Fold Interior – Opens to reveal layered panels and heartfelt sentiments

📏 Finished Size

4.5″ x 4.5″
Fits perfectly in a 4.5″ square envelope

✂️ Project Breakdown & Measurements

Die-Cut Pieces

Card Base: Die cut from Basic White cardstock using the Filled with Sweetness die
Back Panel: Additional die-cut piece from Basic White
Stamped DSP Layer: Die-cut from Homemade Sweetness 12″ x 12″ DSP

Acetate Cover

Window Sheet: 8″ x 5″
Wraps around the front and back of the card to create that “jar” effect

🎨 Ink & Coloring Details

StazOn Ink – Perfect for stamping directly on acetate
Secret Sea Ink – For outlines and sentiments
Strawberry Slush Ink – For stamping those juicy berries 🍓
Stampin’ Blends:
- Real Red – for vibrant berry shading
- Granny Apple Green – for fresh leaves

🧠 Technique Spotlight: Masking for Dimension

This card really shines thanks to the masking technique!

Stamp your berry image onto your DSP layer.
Cover the stamped image with a mask (paper or sticky note).
Stamp additional berries around it.
Repeat to “fill” the jar.
Remove masks—and just like that—you have a beautifully layered, full jar of preserves!

👉 This technique creates depth and gives the illusion that the jar is overflowing with sweetness.

🧩 Assembly Overview

Die cut your base and layers using the Filled with Sweetness die
Stamp and mask your berry-filled DSP panel
Color berries and leaves using Stampin’ Blends
Stamp jar image on a piece of 5″ x 8″ acetate using StazOn ink (for that crisp, permanent image)
Cut the acetate using the card “die”. Fold the acetate around the card front and back
Assemble your tri-fold panels inside with sentiments.
Cut JAM JAR TOPPER from patterned DSP for front and back (TIP: follow the tip for cutting like sides to match — front to back on VIDEO).

💡 Design Tips

Keep your acetate clean—handle edges to avoid fingerprints
Use Tear & Tape and GLUE DOTS for a strong hold on acetate
Let your StazOn ink dry completely before handling
Add embellishments from the collection — strawberry pieces or TINY BEEs .

💖 Why You’ll Love This Card

This project is the perfect blend of creative technique and polished presentation. It looks intricate—but thanks to the coordinating dies and simple masking, it comes together beautifully.

Whether you’re sending a birthday wish, a thank you, or just a little handmade happiness, this card is truly… filled with sweetness.

🛍️ Ready to Create Your Own?

Shop the Homemade Sweet Collection and start crafting your own tri-fold masterpiece today!

👉 Shop here: https://stampartconnection.stampinup.net/

If you try this design, I’d LOVE to see it! Tag your creations and let’s keep inspiring each other—one beautiful card at a time. 💕

PROJECT GALLERY

CARDS FIT IN CUSTOM 4.5″ SQUARE ENVELOPS USING THE HOMEMADE SWEETNESS DSP

BLUEBERRY PRESERVES WITH CHECKERED JAM JAR TOPPER

OPEN TRI-FOLD CARD TO REVEAL BERRIES STAMPED ON PATTERNED DSP WITH SECRET SEA INK USING THE MASKING TECHNIQUE. ALSO ADDED THE INSIDE LABEL WITH A HOMEMADE SENTIMENT! THE COORDINATING DSP SHOWS NICELY BEHIND THE ACETATE COVER.

OPEN FULLY WITH PENTY OF ROOM FOR SWEET SENTIMENTS AND EMBELLISH WITH STAMPED BLUEBERRIES COLORED WITH MISTY MOONLIGHT & GRANNY APPLE GREEN STAMPIN’ BLENDS.

FRONT TO BACK … SPECIAL FANCY FOLD THAT WILL BE CHERISHED.

OPEN TO REVEAL STRAWBERRY JAM! STRAWBERRIES STAMPED USING STRAWBERRY SLUSH INK ON PATTERNED DSP USING THE MASKING TECHNIQUE.

ADD THE STRAWBERRY EMBELLISHMENTS TO THE CARD.

DECORATE THE BACK OF THE CARD TO FINISH OFF THE THEME WITH BERRIES STAMPED FROM THE SET AND COLORED WITH REAL RED & MISTY MOONLIGHT STAMPIN’ BLENDS.

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