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 »
The July product of the month is the Begonia Belle Stamp Set. Product of the month is $5 with a $75 product purchase (after any discounts). Two begonia images can be stamped together to build a flower with depth or used on their own to create different perspectives. The bud stamp is sized to rest loosely over the… Read More: Begonia Belle Stamp Set »
Introducing one of the hottest items in crafting—the new Stampin’ Hot Foil System. The metallic magic starts with Stampin’ Hot Foil Rolls, specially-made Hot Foil dies, and the Stampin’ Hot Foil System that works with our Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (sold separately). The heat of the platform transfers the foil using hot foil dies designed specifically for this… Read More: Stampin’ Hot Foil System »
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 »