July 4, 2026 United States 250th Anniversary Celebration The United States is celebrating its 250th anniversary of independence this year with nationwide events, historical commemorations, cultural programs, and public festivities. The United States Semi quincentennial, marks 250 years since the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. Today’s card is a Red – White & Blue beach themed card… Read More: Happy July 4th! »
Don’t know about where you are, but it sure is hot and humid here, perfect for the pool! Here is card using the Splash & Relax Bundle. Both the innertube and beach ball are two-step stamping. Colors include Petal Pink with Flirty Flamingo, Lemon Lolly with Daffodil Delight and Lost Lagoon (including stamped off) with Pretty Peacock. Have… Read More: Splash & Relax in this heat! »
Happy July 1st! There are a lot of new products available today! July On-Line Exclusives (download brochure below) – There are Halloween, Fall and Christmas products available New Stampin’ Up! Kits. Daisy Days an album kit and Gilded Gallery a card kit. New Product of the Month, Begonia Belle #168592. $5 with a $75 product order. Share joy,… Read More: New Stampin’ Up! Products »
Happy Sunday, hope you’re having a good weekend. Last Friday was my sister-in-law’s birthday and today I’m sharing her birthday card with you. The card is a three-section interlocking card featuring the Valley in Bloom Suite of products. Next, here is a side view of the interlocking sections. The frame holding the die cuts consists of two frames… Read More: Valley In Bloom Interlock Card »
Have you heard about Stampin’ Up! Craft Classes? Prices vary and after you’ve purchased the class, Stampin’ Up! sends you an email within 2–3 business days with a link to the exclusive Facebook group where they will host the class. With the Scenic Coast Craft Class, you create four completely unique cards. Explore the versatility of suites with… Read More: Scenic Coast Craft Class cards »
Happy Sunday, hope it’s warm and sunny where you are! Turn your craft table into a getaway with the Splash & Relax Bundle. Filled with designs that bring relaxed, beachy vibes—like flip-flops, visors, and seaside touches—it’s your ticket to carefree, feel-good crafting. Whether you’re making cards, scrapbook pages, or tags, this bundle makes relaxing and creating go hand… Read More: Splash & Relax Bundle »
Valley in Bloom Suite Collection is one of my favorites in the Stampin’ Up! May – August 2026 catalog. Today I’m sharing three cards made with products from the suite. The first card teams the Lilly of the Valley Dies with Hydrangea Hue card stock and a sheet of the Paper Medley Designer Series Paper. The tips of… Read More: Valley in Bloom Suite Cards »
This past Sunday I share a card made with a tear technique. Here are a few more samples. First up is a card using the Silly Old Bear Designer Series Paper, along with the Sweet Words & Labels Bundle and Sweet Old Friends Bundle. Here another set of cards using the Paper Medley and Delicate Dreams Specialty Designer… Read More: More “Tear” card samples »
Good morning. Hope you are having a good weekend. Today my Sunday Stampers meet and here are the cards we will be making. Featured products: Lilly of the Valley Bundle Valley in Bloom Designer Series Paper Scalloped Blooms Dies Luxe White Specialty Designer Series Paper Sweet Words & Labels Dies Homemade Sweetness Designer Series Paper Paper Medley Designer… Read More: June 2026 Sunday Stampers »
Have you seen the June Product of the Month – Wild Bunch Stamp Set? The product of the month is a new and exclusive released each month! It can be yours for just $5 with orders over $75 (after discounts and rewards). Only available while supplies last and they can sell out quickly! Limited to one per customer.… Read More: Wild Bunch card ideas »
Good morning! Today starts FREE Shipping for 3 days on product orders over $75, get your wish list out or order some staples like paper, dimensionals, glue, etc. Free shipping automatically applies to the shopper’s cart after the qualifying amount has been met, which is $75 (before tax). All orders must meet the qualifying amount to be eligible… Read More: FREE Shipping – June 11-13 »
Stampin’ Up! news for the month of June 2026! New June 2026 Product of the Month – Wild Bunch Stamp Set #167987 – $5 with $75+ product order Send smiles with the Wild Bunch Stamp Set! With hand-drawn animals like a koala, penguin, snail, and highland cow, plus versatile sentiments for birthdays, thank-you’s, or just because, this set… Read More: June 2nd Stampin’ Up! News »
Where has the time gone? Seems like just yesterday we were saying Happy New Year and now it’s June 1st! Today’s card is perfect for that 2″ x 6″ piece of designer series paper (patterned paper) you have laying around. Specifics about the card: Designer series paper cut to 2″ x 4″ and 2″ x 2″ Card stock… Read More: Simple card for June 1st ! »
Happy Saturday! I’ve just spent some time in the pool, it’s hard to believe the water is actually warmer than the current outside temperature! Sun was shining and I love my pool time. Today I have a new to me fun fold card for you. Not sure what to call it, but it’s a good display card. I’ve… Read More: Homemade Sweetness DSP »
If you know anything about me, you know I love Christmas. Here are two more cards using the Berry Botanical Vellum Specialty Designer Series Paper. This paper includes four sheets: two sheets of florals and two versatile designs that coordinate with the florals or stand alone. Use as backgrounds or cut out individual elements to use as accents.… Read More: Christmas Card ideas May 2026 »
Happy Birthday to my favorite nephew Jake! Here is the fun fold card featuring products from the Sunset Coast Product Suite made for Jake. The Scenic Coast Designer Series Paper which is 6″ x 6″ works perfectly for this card. Next, the back of the card has a 4″ x 5 1/4″ Basic White card stock piece, stamped… Read More: Happy Birthday Jake! »
Today I have a quick post for you. Wanted to share my oh no cards! Did this ever happen to you, designer series paper adhered upside down! Even professional card markers make happy accidents. Front view of the card. Vellum die cut was added to help shield the upside down images. Side view of the card. Thank… Read More: Ever make this mistake? »
Here are a couple more fun fold card ideas using the Berry Botanical Vellum Specialty Designer Series Paper as the card base. Specifics on the first card: Vellum Card base – 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″, scored at 2 1/8″ on both ends of the 8 1/2″ side for a basic gate fold card Additional card – 3… Read More: Berry Botanical Vellum ideas »
Good morning and Happy Sunday! Hope you weekend is going well. Here are the cards my Sunday Stampers group will be making today. Featured products: May 2026 Product of the Month – Berry Botanical Vellum Specialty DSP Silly Old Bear Suite – (On-Line Exclusive) Scenic Coast Suite Collection Phrases & Frames Impressions Dies Impression Plate Here’s the first… Read More: Sunday Stampers May 2026 »
Love the hand-drawn look? The Artisan Sketched Garden 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper brings a black-and-white illustrated style to your projects. With florals, stripes, dots, and more, these patterns create a timeless base for handmade cards, scrapbook pages, and mixed-media layers. It’s the perfect starting point for playing with color, texture, and your favorite coordinating craft elements.… Read More: Artisan Sketched Garden DSP »
Enhance your paper crafting and card making with the Berry Botanical Vellum 12″ x 12″ Specialty Designer Series Paper. This is the exclusive Product of the Month for May 2026! Only available until stocks run out—don’t wait to get yours! The product of the month is $5 with any $75 product order, one per person per month. This… Read More: Product of the Month – May »
Today thought I would share a couple of Checkboard Cards, seems these are all the rage on the internet of card makers! Creating these cards is a great way to use up some of those ½” wide scrap strips we all have! Here is how to create the card: Started with a 4¼” x 5½” piece of Basic… Read More: Checkerboard Card »
Shimmering vellum, layered stamps, and coastal-inspired accents work together to brighten milestone cards and scrapbook pages. Have you seen the new Scenic Coast Collection of Products? The Scenic Coast Specialty 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper features vivid colors and layered textures. This two-sided paper has coastal sunsets on one side and visually engaging, versatile patterns on the… Read More: Scenic Coast Collection »
Have you seen all the new products that went live yesterday? Did you place an order like I did? Today I thought I would share two cards featuring the Silly Old Bear Collection. This is a beloved collection of storybook friends, honey pots, and woodland charm for heartfelt cards and keepsakes filled with warmth and whimsy. This product… Read More: Silly Old Bear Collection »
Stampin’ Up! Starter Kit Offer – May 5 – 31, 2026 When you join as a demonstrator from May 5 – 31, 2026, you will receive our new 2026–2028 In Color Stampin’ Pads FREE along with their Starter Kit! If you would rather have different products instead of ink pads, we’ve got them covered there, too – you… Read More: New Starter Kit Offer »
Only a few more days before the new Stampin’ Up! May – August 2025 Catalog, along with new May 2026 Online Exclusives and Kits! Today, thought I would share the current Last Chance Items along with the January – April catalog products. Here are some cards for inspiration! Layers of Beauty Hobby Haven Paper: 12 Days of Crafting… Read More: Last Chance and Catalog Items »
Today, May 1st is my stamping anniversary! I’ve been a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator for 14 years today!!! To celebrate my 14 years with Stampin’ Up! I’m offering a personal ordering special from May 1 – May 31, 2026. Select me as your demonstrator and place an online product order of $50 USD or more and receive from me,… Read More: May ordering special from me! »
Hard to believe April is coming to an end! Today thought I would share a new card design, a Four Corner Flap Card. While I’ve seen a few people make the card, I came up with my own way to cut the basics needed for the card. What I did: Card stock base – 4¼” x 7″, scored… Read More: Four Corner Flap Card »
If you are ever looking for a quick easy craft to use as part of a handmade gift or to sell at a craft fair, today’s blog post is for you! First up is a covered composition notebook. Click here for a link to the one at Dollar Tree, or if you are like me, stock up when… Read More: How about a fancy note pad? »
Happy Saturday, today I’m on my way to Memphis for a visit to Graceland with a group of girlfriends! First up is a sunburst card. Cut Designer Series Paper to 2″ x 5″, then cut on the diagonal, left top to right bottom. Using a piece of Basic White or colored card stock cut to the desired size,… Read More: Cute as a Bug cards »