Hey lovely crafty friends! 💕
I’m back today sharing another project I made during the October 2025 Online Stamping Retreat — this time a super fun and interactive Surprise Side Slide-Out Card! This one was taught by the brilliant Bruno Bertucci in his duo class with Kylie Bertucci, and I just had to show off my version featuring the oh-so-fabulous Celebratory Sips Suite from Stampin’ Up!

the surprise side slide out card

I absolutely love how bright, bold, and happy this suite is — it’s basically sunshine and good vibes in paper form! For my version, I wanted to create something that felt like summer in a glass, so I went all in with juicy citrus tones, watercolor textures, and those adorable cocktail stamps.

The “Cheers” sentiment was the perfect finishing touch — embossed in white on a dark navy background for a crisp pop against all those bright colours. I layered it over a mix of die-cut glasses, fruit slices, and greenery, and even tucked in a bit of gold ribbon for a touch of sparkle.

the surprise inside

Now, the magic really happens when you open it up — the side of the card slides out to reveal a second panel (and a hidden message!). I decorated the inside with more of those fun drink illustrations and added a bold “HI” with a cheerful ombré effect, paired with “Let’s Celebrate!” — because honestly, what’s more fun than cocktails and confetti?

The inside also has a space for a personal note, making it perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or just sending a happy hello.

another closer look

why i loved this project

This technique is one of those “wow” cards that’s surprisingly easy to make once you know the trick — and that’s what I adore about these retreats. You learn projects that look super fancy but are actually really doable (and totally addictive once you start making them!).

The Celebratory Sips Suite was the perfect choice for this — from the fun drink dies to the coordinating papers, it all came together so easily. I love when a suite does all the hard work for you!

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This project was part of the October 2025 Online Stamping Retreat, which was filled with amazing tutorials, live classes, and so many inspiring techniques taught by top Stampin’ Up! demonstrators.
If you want to join the next one (and trust me, you don’t want to miss it!), make sure you hop on the waitlist so you’ll be the first to know when registration opens!
👉 Online Stamping Retreat

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If you’ve been thinking about joining Stampin’ Up!, this month’s special is honestly too good to pass up! You can get $235 worth of product for just $60 — how amazing is that?!
You could even include the Celebratory Sips Suite and the products I used for this project in your Starter Kit. It’s the best way to start your creative journey and join a community full of inspiring crafters. 💖
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Thanks so much for stopping by and checking out my tropical twist on this fun interactive design!
I’d love to know — what would your celebratory sip of choice be? 🍓 Leave a comment below and let’s chat!

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 surprise side slide out card

Product List