Peekaboo Forest Card Stampin' UP!

 

Playing Peekaboo with the Most Adorable Forest Friends!

Hello, my crafty friends! I'm absolutely giddy to share today's project with you – a card that made me smile from the moment I started creating it. The Peekaboo Forest stamp set and dies from Stampin' UP! have completely stolen my heart, and I think you're going to fall in love too!

You know that feeling when you open a new craft set and immediately envision all the magical possibilities? That's exactly what happened with these dies. The tree comes together so beautifully with those fluffy, dimensional branches, and here's the clever part – that same die pulls double duty as grass! Talk about getting the most bang for your buck!

Let me walk you through my forest adventure:

The Foundation:

• Card Base: Azure Afternoon (8½" × 5½", scored at 4¼") – this soft blue reminds me of a perfect spring sky
• Pattern Paper: 4⅛" × 5⅜" – I chose something that whispered "woodland magic"
• Focal Image Mat: Light Blue (3¾" × 5⅛") – the perfect frame for our peekaboo scene

Bringing the Forest to Life:

• Tree Trunk: Crumb Cake cardstock with matching ink – because real trees deserve that authentic, earthy feel
• Leaves & Grass: Old Olive – nature's most beautiful green
• The "Peekaboo" Element: A simple 1½" × 1¾" black piece that creates the magic window
• Inside Panel: 3¾" × 5" for that special inside surprise

 

The Magic Touch with Stampin' Blends:

Here's where the real fun began! I brought three little forest friends to life:

• Sweet Hedgehog: Light and Dark Crumb Cake with just a kiss of Flirty Flamingo on those tiny ears and cheeks
• Cuddly Bear: Light and Dark Copper Clay – so warm and huggable – with those same rosy pink accents
• Mischievous Raccoon: Light and Dark Gray Granite with adorable pink-touched features

Each little face seemed to have its own personality as I colored them. There's something so therapeutic about watching these characters come alive under your markers, don't you think?

The Result?

Pure joy on cardstock! This card turned out so much cuter than I even imagined, and I'm already plotting my next Peekaboo Forest creation. I have a feeling this stamp set is going to become a well-loved staple in my craft room.

What I love most is how this design works for so many occasions – birthdays, thinking of you notes, or just because someone needs a smile. The peekaboo element adds such a delightful surprise that I know will make the recipient's day.

Have you tried the Peekaboo Forest set yet? I'd love to hear about your woodland adventures! Drop me a comment and let's chat about your favorite Stampin' UP! discoveries.

Until next time, keep creating those moments of joy – one card at a time!

Crafting with love,
Beth ✨

P.S. Don't forget to share your creations with me on social media – nothing makes my day quite like seeing your beautiful work!