Happy Sunday! Sure, is a busy weekend for me. Yesterday I was a vendor at the Farkleberry Christmas Craft Show here in Cranberry Township, it was a fun time. Hard to believe that today is the last gathering for 2026 for my Sunday Stampers. We take December off due to holiday activities and everyone being busy. Here are… Read More: November Sunday Stamper Cards »
October 2026 Product of the Month – Shining Stars Dies, yours for $5 with a $75+ USD product order. Make your next masterpiece truly stellar with the Shining Stars Dies! These symmetrical star-shaped dies come in an assortment of sizes, perfect for handmade cards, scrapbooks, gift tags, home decor, and more. Whether you’re creating bold focal points or… Read More: Product of the month – Shining Stars Dies »
Happy Sunday! Today my Sunday Stampers are meeting and I’m sharing the cards we will be making. The first Sunday Stamper card features the Scalloped Christmas Bundle, along with the Timeless Christmas Designer Series Paper. Swirls of Magic Embossing Folder add a nice touch to the background. Inside view of the card. Add a gift card or cash… Read More: October Sunday Stamper Cards »
Thought I would share another card made with products from the Painted Patch Suite Collection from Stampin’ Up! The collection includes: Painted Patch 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper (Bubble Bath, Cajun Craze, Calypso Coral, Crushed Curry, Flirty Flamingo, Golden Glow, Petal Pink, Pool Party, Secret Sea, and Timid Tiger) Painted Pumpkins Bundle (stamps, dies & masks) Rustic… Read More: Painted Patch – part 2 »
Thought I would share a card made with products from the Painted Patch Suite Collection from Stampin’ Up! The collection includes: Painted Patch 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper (Bubble Bath, Cajun Craze, Calypso Coral, Crushed Curry, Flirty Flamingo, Golden Glow, Petal Pink, Pool Party, Secret Sea, and Timid Tiger) Painted Pumpkins Bundle (stamps, dies & masks) Rustic… Read More: Painted Patch Suite »
Today, October there is a new product of the month at Stampin’ Up! Item will be available October 6th! Shining Stars Dies (168600) Make your handmade projects the “star” of the show. With 23 dies of varying sizes, you can create cards, decor, treat packaging, and more. The crafting possibilities are out of this world! Product of the… Read More: October 2026 Product of the Month – Star Dies! »
Ever looking for an easy layout for your cards? Today using both same layout in horizontal and vertical positioning. Artisan Sketched Garden Pattern Designer Series Paper was used to create this cards. Love the hand-drawn look? The Artisan Sketched Garden 12″ x 12″ (30.5 x 30.5 cm) Designer Series Paper brings a black-and-white illustrated style to your projects.… Read More: Same layout horizontal & vertical »
Don’t want to scare you but, Christmas is just 3 months away! Have you started your shopping and cards? Here are some holiday card ideas to get you started. Today I have four card designs for you featuring the Creative Celebrations Mix & Match 6″ x 6″ Specialty Designer Series Paper. Add soft, festive charm to your holiday… Read More: Holiday card ideas, Christmas 3 month away! »
How about a new fun fold birthday card? First, how was your weekend, hope it was good, I sure had a good weekend! Saturday was my 50th High School class reunion. I attended North Hills High School in Pittsburgh PA. We had a great turn out at Sunny Jim’s! Here is the group photo we took! Now for… Read More: Maya’s Fun Fold Birthday Card! »
It’s Sunday morning and I thought I would share the card packets my Sunday Stampers will be receiving this month when they place an order. We are not meeting due to everyone being busy this month, but I still want to have packets for anyone placing an order. There are three cards, 2 fun folds and an easy… Read More: Get your Sunday Stamper Edition – Sept 2026 »
While looking at my new Christmas stamps this year, the Rejoice stamp set felt like a natural with the September 2026 Stampin’ Up! Product of the Month. Rejoice stamp set brings the perfect feel to your Christmas crafting. With nativity scene imagery, scripture-inspired sentiments, and faith-filled details, it gives cards and seasonal projects a peaceful, reverent touch. This… Read More: Rejoice Stamp Set with Luxe Foliage SDSP »
Have you ever made a Double Flap Envelope card? Earlier this month I made a birthday card for my godson Jason and thought this was a great design to make. The Painted Collage 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper was used (preview of upcoming paper later this year) is perfect for a more masculine card. Card features Classic… Read More: Double Flap Envelope Card – Birthday Edition »
Happy Sunday! Today I thought I would feature a card using the September 2026 Stampin’ Up! Product of the Month – Luxe Foliage Specialty Designer Series Paper. This pack features three leaf and floral designs accented with gold foil that catches the light beautifully against solid dark blue, sage green, and caramel brown backgrounds. Perfect for card making, scrapbooking,… Read More: Luxe Foliage Specialty Paper for FMS 753 »
Today, September 1st, there are a variety of new products available for purchase from Stampin’ Up! First up, the new September – December 2026 Catalog, along with the new On-Line Exclusives and 2 kits go live today! Download the brochures, click here. Next, there are some new Hot Foiling Products. New fall and holiday new hot foiling products… Read More: New Products – Now Available! »
Today, the last day of August is the end of the 15% off select designer series paper and card stock sale! Here are a few samples using some of the papers on sale. Gets yours today to enjoy the savings. Valley in Bloom 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper: Artisan Sketched Garden 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper:… Read More: Last Day Designer Series Paper and Cardstock sale! »
Happy Thursday! Today’s I’m sharing an easy card designer with you, perfect for using up your Designer Series Paper. Card specifics: Designer Series Paper – 4″ x 5¼”, cut into2 pieces with one about 1½” – 2″ tall Flip one of the sides over Adhere to card front Stamp greeting of your choice, add to card stock, using… Read More: Fun Simple card with Designer Paper »
Have you started making your Christmas cards for the 2026 season yet? Today to celebrate Christmas in August I’m sharing three cards made from products of the A Stitched Season Suite. Stitch together holiday memories with products inspired by nostalgic Christmas quilts. With quilting-inspired designs like stockings, presents, pine trees, holly, and festive patterns, this coordinated set of… Read More: Woo Hoo! Christmas in August 2026 »
Boy has the last four days flown by! I was on PTO Thursday and Friday, those two days were for appointments and errands, enjoyed the pool as much as I could and did find some time to craft. Today’s post features three cards using the August 2026 Stampin’ Up! Product of the Month – Glow of Harvest 12″… Read More: Glow of Harvest Product of Month »
Today starts earning double Stampin’ Rewards (2x Rewards) for 3 days only, August 19 and ending August 21. That means 20% instead of the standard 10%! All orders qualify once the Stampin’ Rewards threshold of $20 USD Since 2x rewards starts, thought I would feature a 3 Panel Card with a downloadable project sheet. The card features the… Read More: 3 Panel Card – August Product of the Month »
Earn double Stampin’ Rewards (2x Rewards) for 3 days only. August 19 – 21, 2026 That means 20% instead of the standard 10% Get your list out and doing some shopping. Check out tomorrow’s post for a 3 Panel Card including project sheet you can download. Thank you for taking the time to stop by today. Follow me… Read More: Aug 19-21 — Earn Double Stampin’ Rewards »
Happy Sunday! Today my Sunday Stampers are meeting and here are the cards we will be making. Featured products: Simply Leaves Bundle (On-line Exclusive) Seasonal Cheer Mini Embossing Folders 2026-2028 In-Color Gingham Gallery Designer Series Paper Stampin’ Hot Foil System Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (to use with Stampin’ Hot Foil System) Classic Greetings Hot Foil Dies The… Read More: August 2026 Sunday Stampers »
Stampin’ Up! shares a creative challenge each month. This month a sketch was the starting point and they reached for the Scenic Coast Specialty Designer Series Paper. I’ve used the Artisan Sketched Garden 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper and the Spotlight on Nature Dies for my card. While sometime the paper helps you choose a layout, when… Read More: Try a Creative Challenge »
Are you looking for the perfect card stock or Designer Series Paper for your next project? Stampin’ Up! has you covered! Through August 31st enjoy 15% off select Designer Series Paper and card stock. Stock up on your favorites or explore new colors and patterns during this sale. Here are some cards using the papers on sale. Thank you… Read More: Select DSP & Cardstock Sale »
Happy August 1st! Here is the Unites States we are lucky enough to have the Silly Old Bear Suite Collection of products as a current On-line Exclusive. With the suite you can bring storybook nostalgia to your crafting. Use the stamps and dies to create whimsical scenes. Combine images with the coordinating map-inspired embossing folder and patterned paper… Read More: Silly Old Bear Collection »
Happy Friday! While going through the cards I’ve made over the last few months, I came across these three cards using the Valley in Bloom Suite. Thought I’d share them with you today. On a side note, hard to believe it’s the last day of July. Sure, seems like the summer is going to fast! Similarities on all… Read More: Valley in Bloom Suite »
This past weekend I participated in a online craft retreat and thought I would share some of the cards I made. The team suggests using what you have to make the cards and I’ve used some of my favorite designer series papers for mine. First up, the front, inside and back of fun fold card. Artisan Sketched Designer… Read More: Weekend Retreat cards »
Happy Monday, hope you had a good weekend. Sometimes is fun to just let the designer series paper do the work. Today’s cards use Homemade Sweetness Designer Series Paper and a pair of scissors. While I did not purchase the Filled with Sweetness bundle, I did get the paper and have had fun creating with it! First up… Read More: Homemade Sweetness DSP »
Merry Christmas in July 2026! If you know anything about me, you know I love Christmas. Today I’m sharing three cards and one box with two. The first card is one of the Pretty Poinsettia Craft Class projects, with my twist. Real Red, Peaceful Pine and Coast Cabana Two-Tone card stock makes the images pop. Pretty Poinsettia Craft… Read More: Merry Christmas in July! »
Happy Friday! Thought I would share a few cards made from the Silly Old Bear Suite Collection. The cards below are made with a combination of card stock and two-tone card stock. Two-tone card stock gives a nice, embossed image when teamed with regular and 3D Embossing Folders. Suite Collection contains: Silly Old Bear Designer Series Paper 12″… Read More: Silly Old Bear Collection »
Give your projects a luxurious glow-up using the Stampin’ Hot Foil System & Craft Class! This system uses heat, pressure, special dies, and foil rolls to transfer metallic designs right into your cardstock or other material, adding elegance and brilliant shine. The Stampin’ Hot Foil System was tested and intended for use with the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss… Read More: Hot Foil Botanical Glow card »