Hello crafty friends!
I’m so excited to share another project from the October 2025 Online Stamping Retreat — this one was taught by the wonderful Gina Hawley, and oh my goodness… it was so much fun!

This is a Squash Pop-Up Card, which is one of those origami-style interactive cards that folds flat for mailing but pops open in the most magical way when you lift the flap! ✨
I used the North Pole Delivery Suite from Stampin’ Up!, and it couldn’t have been a more perfect fit. I mean — festive mail, adorable pups, parcels, and all the cozy holiday feels? Yes please!

squash pop up card

This card design is all about surprise and delight — the squash fold gives you a 3D pop-up element that opens into a full shape when unfolded. It’s like a little Christmas explosion of joy (the good kind, not the glitter-all-over-your-floor kind 😅). To make it even more FUN – the golden retriever featured on the card front is actually adhered on a wobbler — it wobbles as you touch it – FUN!

For the decoration, I reached straight for the North Pole Delivery Specialty 12×12 Designer Series Paper — because not only are the prints gorgeous, but the die-cut elements make decorating so easy.
I layered up some of my favourite pieces: the sweet golden retriever in a winter hat (naturally 🐾), the postmark ephemera, and some gift and envelope motifs for that “special delivery” vibe. I love the soft background pattern paired with the bright Christmas reds and greens — it’s nostalgic but fresh.

a look at the squash pop up surprise

Inside, I stamped one of my favourite sentiments:
“Hoping this Christmas is the most magical yet.”
It just ties the whole card together beautifully!

a couple of close ups

This project is such a great reminder that you can make something wow-worthy without needing loads of extra tools — a few clever folds, a great suite, and a sprinkle of embellishments go a long way!

If you’ve been wanting to try interactive cards but felt intimidated, the Squash Pop-Up is the perfect place to start. It’s surprisingly easy once you get the hang of the folding sequence (and Gina explained it so clearly during the retreat!).

Join the Next Online Stamping Retreat ✂️

If you haven’t joined one of the Online Stamping Retreats yet, it’s the ultimate creative weekend! You’ll craft alongside Stampin’ Up! demonstrators from around the world, learn new techniques from the Lisa Curcio, Gina Hawley, Kylie & Bruno Bertucci, and walk away with so many fresh ideas and projects to try.
✨ Add yourself to the waitlist for the next retreat here

Don’t Miss This Month’s Joining Special 🎨

If this project made you want to grab your scissors and dive into Christmas crafting, now is the time to join Stampin’ Up!
This month only, you can get $235 worth of products for just $60! 🤩
That’s an incredible deal — and it means you could stock up on the North Pole Delivery Suite or any of the gorgeous supplies I used here.
💌 Learn more or join here

Thanks so much for stopping by and sharing a little creative magic with me!
I hope this card inspires you to send something handmade and full of joy this Christmas. 🎅🎁💚

Stay crafty,

There are two upcoming amazing events with The Stamping Lounge run by myself, Maheswari Rajaguru and Rochelle Laird-Smith. We will be running an online class using the brand new Stampin’ Up! Gingerbread Man Bundle and we also have our next Virtual Retreat quickly approaching that is open for registration now featuring the Stampin’ Up! Elegant Pine Snowflake Suite of products. Click the images or links to find out more and enrol OR sign up to The Stamping Lounge membership to get our monthly classes which are included in the membership.

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supply list for squash pop up card

Product List