Sunshine Stamper

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Holiday Hedgehog Book-Fold Card | Craft Roulette Episode 293

There’s something magical about a challenge that pushes your creativity just a little, and this week’s Craft Roulette Episode 293 did exactly that! The wheel gave us four fun parameters:

✨ Book-Fold Card
✨ Sandwich Shop Colors
✨ Music
✨ Wrapping

At first glance, it’s a quirky mix… but once I started pulling together textures, tones, and this adorable little hedgehog image, everything clicked into place. Today I’m sharing a step-by-step look at how I created this cozy winter card with plaid patterns, warm neutrals, a golden frame, and a soft touch of ribbon-wrapped charm.

🍞 Using “Sandwich Shop Colors” Sunshine Style

When I think of a sandwich shop, I picture kraft paper bags, toasty bread tones, creamy deli whites, pops of red (hello ketchup), leafy greens, and classic checkered patterns.

For this card, I used:

• Deep green plaid (like a deli sandwich wrapper!)
• Kraft + beige elements
• Gold foil (toasted bread warmth)
• Red berries for subtle holiday accents
• Cream ribbon

It feels rustic, wintery, and warm, even with just a few colors.

🎵 Adding the Music Element

The focal panel features the cutest hedgehog surrounded by winter greenery, but the magic detail is subtle: the background is printed on faint sheet music. It’s soft, elegant, and fits the holiday theme perfectly without competing with the image.

Tip:
When using busy backgrounds, choose muted or low-contrast music sheets so the focal element still shines.

📘 Creating the Book-Fold Base

A book-fold card instantly adds charm!
To make it:

  1. Cut your cardstock to 4.25″ × 11″
  2. Score at 4.25″ and 3.25″
  3. Fold on both score lines
  4. Adhere the 1.25″ side panel shut

This creates a sturdy spine, just like a mini book and it’s the perfect spot for adding ribbon or decorative wrapping.

🎁 The Wrapping Parameter

For the random “wrapping” prompt, I tied soft ribbed ribbon around the spine of my book-fold.

It’s simple. Elegant. Cozy.

It gives the card a festive “gift-like” look and it ties the entire design together.

 Framing the Hedgehog

To elevate the focal panel, I used a gold postage-edge die-cut frame. The shine adds that holiday sparkle but still maintains a rustic, woodland feel when paired with the plaid background.

Layer your panel with foam tape for instant dimension.
Everything looks more magical with a little lift!

🦔 Finishing Touches

The “Happy Holidays” sentiment sits perfectly above the hedgehog’s head, framed by soft music lines.
I placed the gold frame over the plaid background, added the hedgehog panel inside, then finished everything off with the ribbon-wrapped spine.

It’s warm.
It’s sweet.
It’s festive.
It’s very Sunshine Stamper.

❤️ Save This Idea for Later

Pin it on Pinterest, share it with a crafty friend, or bookmark this page for your holiday inspiration folder. This little hedgehog is guaranteed to bring smiles!

 Try Craft Roulette Yourself!

If you haven’t played along with Craft Roulette before, it’s such a fun way to spark creativity. Every prompt challenges you in the best way and you’ll discover combinations you’d never think to try!

Let me know in the comments:
Which parameter from Episode 293 would YOU find most challenging?



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