Hey lovely crafty friends! 💕
I’m so excited to share another project from the October 2025 Online Stamping Retreat — this time, it’s the Standing Surprise Pop Up Card! This incredible design was taught by the talented Bruno Bertucci, and honestly… it’s one of those cards that makes you go “WOW” when it opens up!

I had the best time creating my own version of this interactive design using the Loveliest Tree Bundle and the Gathering Together Specialty Designer Series Paper — with a few older favourites mixed in too (the now-retired In the Grove and Grassy Grove bundles).

the standing surprise pop up card

One of my favourite things about this project was giving new life to products already in my stash. It’s so easy to get caught up in the excitement of brand-new releases (and let’s be real, Stampin’ Up! keeps making that very easy for us 😅), but there’s something really satisfying about pulling out older favourites and combining them with fresh, current products.

The Loveliest Tree Bundle paired perfectly with those older forest elements — like they were meant to be together. The detail on the trees, the little woodland animals, and the warm earthy tones all came together to create a gorgeous autumn scene.

I built the inside of my card to look like a cozy forest glade — complete with trees, acorns, and even a sweet little deer tucked amongst the leaves. The Gathering Together Specialty DSP added just the right rustic touch to tie everything together.

The Magic of the Pop-Up

Now let’s talk about that pop-up moment!
When you open this card, the inside stands up and reveals a stunning 3D scene that’s full of depth and dimension. It’s the kind of card that makes people ask, “Wait… how did you do that?!” — which is my favourite kind to give!

This project was the perfect reminder that interactive cards don’t have to be intimidating — especially when you learn from amazing teachers like Bruno and Kylie at the Online Stamping Retreats.

a close up look at the standing surprise pop up

It’s equal parts earthy and elegant, cozy and clever.
It’s the kind of design that really encourages you to play with your supplies, experiment with colour, and use what you already have. That’s something I think we could all do a little more of — shopping your stash and rediscovering your older favourites can spark so much creativity!

let’s take an overview look

You might be wondering also – where do I write? I did forget to photograph it bust I have added a blank white panel to the back of the card with plenty of room to leave a message.

Want to Learn Projects Like This? ✂️

This card was one of the incredible projects featured at the October 2025 Online Stamping Retreat. If you’ve never joined one before, I highly recommend it. The classes are packed with inspiration, full tutorials, and creative tips from some of the best Stampin’ Up! demonstrators around.
✨ You can join the waitlist for the next one here

Don’t Miss This Month’s Joining Special! 💌

If you’ve been thinking about joining Stampin’ Up!, this month’s offer is seriously amazing — get $235 worth of product for just $60! 🤩
You could even include the Loveliest Tree Bundle, Gathering Together Specialty Designer Series Paper, or any of the products I used in your Starter Kit. It’s the perfect time to stock up and start your creative journey with a deal that’s too good to pass up!
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Thanks so much for stopping by to check out my forest-inspired pop-up card! 🌳
I’d love to know — what’s your favourite way to mix older and newer Stampin’ Up! products? Drop a comment below.

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 standing surprise pop up card

Product List