Window Surprise Cards

Hello! Today I am sharing a simple window surprise card design. This tri-fold card works with any stamps!

Window Surprise Card Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

[All supplies are linked to multiple sources in the thumbnails at the end of this post. Multiple stores are also linked in the parentheses following the product name. Compensated affiliate links may be used at no cost to you.]

I have always enjoyed making tri-fold cards. After you make one, you will be addicted! In the video I show a few ways to go about assembling a design like this. Be sure to check it out!

My first example features the new and oh-so-perfect Pink and Main Sweet Bouquets Stamp Set (SSS | P&M). This set is SO fun to color! When the card is closed you can see a bit of the flower image through a Hero Arts Hearts Infinity die cut window and Pink and Main Bowtiful Stamp Set (SSS | P&M) sentiment.

Window Surprise Card Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

I also stamped on the front of a card with Pink and Main Pattern Maker Stamp Set (SSS | P&M) and Hero Arts Unicorn White Ink.

Window Surprise Card Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

When you open the card, there is a flower bouquet surprise and additional message…

Window Surprise Card Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

And when you open again, there is room for a personal message.

Window Surprise Card Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

Here is a second card with a similar design. I again used the Pink and Main Sweet Bouquets Stamp Set (SSS | P&M) and Hero Arts Hearts Infinity Dies. This time I added a sentiment from the Pink and Main Thanks to You Stamp Set (SSS | P&M). I also stamped a vertical greeting around the window with the unique Pink and Main Vertical Greetings Stamp Set (SSS | P&M).

Window Surprise Card Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

I can’t get over how cute that bouquet is…

Window Surprise Card Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

When you open the card you see the full image and another sentiment.

Window Surprise Card Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

And I have one more floral example! This time I used the Pink and Main Pretty Jars Stamp Set (SSS | P&M). I again added strips with the Pink and Main Pattern Maker Stamp Set (SSS | P&M).

Window Surprise Card Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

When you open the card, this is a large image surprise… that opens to reveal the personal message.

Window Surprise Card Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

My next card shows that you can use smaller images with this card design. It features the Pink and Main Crafty Stamp Set (SSS | P&M), along with a background created with the My Favorite Things Dot Stamp and Hero Arts Unicorn White Ink.

Window Surprise Card Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

I love all these fun crafty images that are revealed when you open the card!

Window Surprise Card Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

Once again, the tri-fold design gives a nice area for a personal message.

Window Surprise Card Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

My last card features a little scene I made with the Pink and Main Sketched Easter Stamp Set (SSS | P&M).

Window Surprise Card Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

You could do this card with a smaller window so you only see one critter. Then when you open it you see the rest. However, I went with a bit window.

And finally, when you open the whole card, there is room to write a message.

Window Surprise Card Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

I hope you will try this type of card!

BLOG HOP

Today I am thrilled to be a part of Pink and Main’s 5th Birthday Blog Hop. I adore Michelle, the owner. She is a kind soul with a warm heart. In fact, a portion of her profits each year will go to the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Love that!

The next stop on the hop is the blog of Jeannie of Inside Out Jeans. You can also start at the beginning of the hop at the Pink and Main Blog.

GIVEAWAY

How would you like to win a $50 gift certificate to Pink and Main? They are giving away FIVE! For your chance, leave a comment below and on the other blogs on the hop by 11:59pmEST on 3/24/19. (To leave a comment, head to blog, scroll down to the bottom of this post and click the green “leave a comment” button. The winner’s name will be announced on the Pink and Main Blog.)

SUPPLIES

Want to find the products I used? I have listed them below. (Compensated affiliate links used at no cost to you. Thank you for your support! Affiliate and product disclosure can be found here. All products were personally purchased except the products with asterisks which were received from the company with no expectation. As always, this post was NOT paid for or sponsored.) Click on the icons below each product picture to go to a favorite store.

Pink and Main Sweet Bouquets Stamp Set
[ SSS | PNK ]
Pink and Main Crafty Stamp Set
[ SSS | PNK ]
Pink and Main Bowtiful Stamp Set
[ SSS | PNK ]
Pink and Main Sketched Easter Stamp Set
[ SSS | PNK ]
Pink and Main Pretty Jars Stamp Set
[ SSS | PNK ]
Pink and Main Hello Friend Stamp Set
[ SSS | PNK ]
Pink and Main Thanks to You Stamp Set
[ SSS | PNK ]
Pink and Main Vertical Greetings…
[ SSS | PNK ]
Pink and Main Pattern Maker Stamp Set
[ SSS | PNK ]
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[ SSS | MFT ]
Hero Arts Hearts Infinity Dies
[ SSS | HA ]
Hero Arts Infinity Circle Dies
[ SSS | ELH | HA ]
Hero Arts Unicorn White Ink
[ SSS | ELH | HA ]
Gina K Amalgam Whisper Ink
[ SSS | GNK ]
Gina K Jet Black Amalgam Ink
[ SSS | GNK ]
VersaFine Onyx Black Ink
[ SSS | ELH ]
Gina K Black Onyx Cardstock
[ GNK ]
Lawn Fawn Mermaid Cardstock
[ SSS ]
Gina K Kraft Cardstock 100lb
[ GNK ]
Simon Says Stamp Fog Cardstock
[ SSS ]
Gina K Envelopes
[ SSS | GNK ]
Altenew Artist Markers
[ SSS | ALTN ]
MISTI Stamping Tool
[ SSS | ELH ]
Gina K Connect Glue
[ SSS | GNK ]
Stick It Adhesive Sheets
[ SSS | ELH ]
Scor-Pal Scoring Board
[ SSS | ELH ]
Teflon Bone Folder
[ SSS ]
Hero Arts Heat Gun
[ SSS | ELH | HA ]
Tim Holtz Tonic Glass Media Mat
[ SSS | ELH ]


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183 thoughts on “Window Surprise Cards”

  1. Nora Noll says:

    Once again you just blow me away!! These cards are darling!!

  2. Kathleen Dippner says:

    Love the window and tri-fold ideas! Such beautiful cards!

  3. What lovely cards! Another fun card design and video. Thanks for sharing this with us. You’re the best!

  4. Vickie says:

    Love these cards & all your tips! Thanks so much!

  5. Gorgeous! Wonderful surprise inside each card! I never do the insides! I need to start!

  6. Gorgeous set of cards!! I Love them all 🙂

  7. Deborah Anderson-Clarke says:

    Neat idea ! The window card gives the recipient an extra surprise when they open the card.

  8. Penny Klie says:

    Beautiful cards Jennifer. The tip on how to create a custom die is priceless… I have been stuck with that same situation many time and never thought of that… duh. That is why I love watching you… learn so much. Thanks so much so sharing your time and talent. Blessings!

  9. Sybermeow says:

    I watch your videos as I exercise on the treadmill & stationary bike on Mondays, Wednesday and Fridays and after exercise & a shower of course,. I then practice the techniques you demonstrated in your videos. I look forward to your future videos. TY.

  10. Michele W says:

    Lovely cards and a fantastic video full of clever tips and tricks! I especially liked the tip for making a thin frame when you only have one die. Amazing. Thanks for all the great inspiration!

  11. Pretty cards! Love the sweet image and the beautiful colors!

  12. Natasha Porras says:

    Love the bright colors you used!!

  13. Denise Bryant says:

    These are so pretty! Love the flowers! Sweet little critters too!

  14. Karen Page says:

    Great idea! I especially love the crafty card because there isn’t even a hint of what you will find inside peeking through the window 🙂 I also needed a reminder to use my white pigment ink more!!!

  15. Shawn Wenrich says:

    Wow, I’m truly inspired and the bright vivid colors you used so awesome! Love you!

  16. Kathy R says:

    I really enjoy watching your videos, and how to come up with ideas along the way. Great suggestions on how to align the images with the opening. I have a perfect stamp to try this technique. Adding it to my “to do” list. Thanks for sharing.

  17. Beverly Perdue says:

    Hi Jennifer, Love your cards and this tri-fold card idea. The flower images are so beautiful. I’m going to give this a try. Thanks for all your inspiration and for the great videos. I love watching them.

  18. Judy M says:

    Great cards. I am in a real slump, though. I think I’ll try this idea and see what happens 🙂

  19. Jan Elmore says:

    Yeah….hops are so dang much fun. We get to see so much talent in one place and new goodies too!

  20. Jean Marmo says:

    What darling cards! Perfect for this birthday celebration!

  21. Absolutely love these card creations! The window element highlights the beautiful image stamped; just brilliant! Thanks so much for sharing your ideas. As always, another great technique with awesome result!

  22. Annie Dill says:

    Very cute cards, Jennifer. I want to try this type for my grandchildren. Blessings to you!

  23. Cathy Morris says:

    Your cards are so clever & cute! I love when you added images on the inside where your personal message could go. The Pink & Main flowers are so pretty, especially the flower bouquets!

  24. Sue D says:

    So cute–love the tri-fold.

  25. Linda S. says:

    Beautiful cards, I really like the flower bouquet. Thanks for the tutorial for such a fun card design.

  26. Karen L. says:

    I adore these cards! I love that one technique can yield so many types of cards! Thank you, Jennifer.

  27. Becky P says:

    I love these cards. They are all beautiful! Thanks for sharing.

  28. Lisa A creations says:

    Beautiful cards! Loving this new release!

  29. Tamala Priebe says:

    Gorgeous cards!! I appreciate your videos soooo much. Love all your techniques and tips and tricks. Thank you for sharing your creativity and being such an inspiration.

  30. Robin Ridpath says:

    Love these cards and this style of card! I have never made a trifold, but it’s on my list now. I love the Pink & Main images you used, especially the flowers. Time to refill my coffee and get hopping 🙂

  31. Kathy B. says:

    Thank you for another super video! Love the tri-fold idea. As always, beautiful cards.

  32. Laura Greig says:

    wonderful cards~! Love this technique, thank you!

  33. Lisa Shireman says:

    I loved those bouquet stamps! Thanks for teaching us another cool technique for cardmaking!

  34. Marianne Davis says:

    These are beautiful!!! I particularly love the bouquet, the design and colors are fabulous ! Will surely brighten someone’s day

  35. chhaun says:

    I sure like the Pink & Main Sweet Bouquets!

  36. Tania says:

    That Pink & Main stamp set with the flower bouquet is gorgeous – so many things you can do it!

  37. Kel Berg says:

    great cards! love the bright colors!

  38. Darlene Gabriel says:

    Such a pretty set of cards. Once again you have taught me some new things in your video and given some wonderful tips that I will surely put to use often. I love how you show techniques for these “interactive/surprise” cards and how you make it so easy for us to follow and recreate on our own. Thank you for that.

  39. Teri S says:

    These are so lovely! I really enjoy the videos of projects that work with any stamps. Thank you so much for sharing your talents with the world. I’m on maternity leave and I’ve been playing your channel in the background for crafty inspiration. (Now to find some time to craft! LOL).

  40. JoanneH says:

    Ingenious tips, Jennifer!! Love the die cut one and the clear plastic one…Holy Moly!! The cards are so sweet and so colorfully happy! I am so inspired by you…Thanks for being YOU!!

  41. Noreen says:

    I like all the fun, differently shaped windows! And then you open the card and there’s more inside.

  42. Helen says:

    Thanks for sharing this delightful card idea and video tutorial…I always learn so much watching the actual creative process. Creating the tri-fold card gives an added dimension to design that I’ve seen with a simple fold…like this addition to the design. tfs

  43. kinglelie says:

    Love your tips and tricks. This time around I will remember your trick to making a frame when you don’t have the next nesting die.

  44. All your cards are amazing! You are so inspirational in so many ways!

  45. what a wonderful technique. I am excited to try it out. And so many adorable stamps.

  46. Candace says:

    Oh Man! I love these flowers behind a heart! So much color! and the heart is well, so heart felt! Thank you!

  47. Teresa Doyle says:

    Such great ideas and these stamps are all so sweet!

  48. Vikki H says:

    Your pointers and demo video are very helpful to expanding my techniques. Thank you for showing off so many beautiful PnM products and card designs.

  49. Becky H-Leas says:

    As always, phenomenal cards! I want to go straight home and to my craftroom. Thx for sharing Jennifer!

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