Did you spot the card sketches on page 22 in the new Annual Catalog? Stampin’ Up! has a Creative Challenge this month and they are putting the sketches to the test! Below are TWO sketches from the new catalog and Stampin Up! is calling them THIS or THAT. Which sketch inspires you the most? The THAT sketch inspired… Read More: #CreativeChallengeSU »

Happy Saturday,  welcome to the weekend! Looking for a fun card to add to a gift? How about one using the Round We Go Bundle, new larger sized So Swirly Embossing Folder (6″ x 8½”) and Country Woods Designer Series Paper. Card Specifics: Thick Basic White card base Front covered in embossed designer series paper Strip of designer… Read More: Round We Go Bundle »

Today I’m featuring the Labeled with Love Bundle. This bundle is unique in that there is a die bundle (3 dies same shape) or a punch bundle. Both bundles have the same stamp set, just one with dies and the other with a punch. Until June 30th, you can get the bundle with dies at an additional 10%… Read More: Labeled with Love Bundle »

Happy Sunday, it’s Sunday Stamper Day and Watercolor Techniques are featured for two of the cards we will be making Featured Products this Month: Seaside Wishes Bundle – stamp set & hybrid embossing folder with dies Spotlight on Nature Stamp Set – stamp set and dies Thoughtful Journey 6” x 6” Designer Series Paper First card features a… Read More: Jun24 Sunday Stamper Cards »

Happy Saturday, hope you’re having a good weekend. Here’s a fun card featuring the Full of Life 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper. Look at all the colors in the paper: Balmy Blue, Berry Burst, Blueberry Bushel, Coastal Cabana, Crushed Curry, Daffodil Delight, Granny Apple Green, Lemon Lime Twist, Melon Mambo, Petunia Pop, Pretty in Pink, Pumpkin Pie,… Read More: Simply Said Birthday »

Everyone loves a good deal. Today I want to make you aware of a sale starting Wednesday, June 5th with Stampin’ Up! From June 5th – 30th – Stampin’ Up! is offering an additional 10% off all stamp and die bundles! Plus, save 10% on the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine and the Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine.… Read More: Bonus Bundle Sale June 5 – 30 »

Happy Saturday, any special plans? I have a manicure & pedicure this morning, my monthly selfcare enjoyment. Today I have a water-colored card for you featuring the Inspirational Sketches Stamp Set. The stamp set has wonderful images to watercolor, just pick your favorite! I’ve decided on the mushroom stamp and used a variety of colors, let your imagination… Read More: Inspirational Sketches »

So, while a card with a rosette on it most likely needs hand delivered, the pinwheel looking die and 2024-2026 In-Color Glimmer paper sure makes a great card to mail! Summer Splash ink was used for the greeting, but any in-color would look good.   Thank you for taking the time to stop by today, hope these projects… Read More: Round We Go Bundle part 2 »

Wow, it’s been a busy two days, first with company on Tuesday, going back to work after seven days off Wednesday and an event last night. Funny how you need a vacation from a vacation and don’t get me started on the emails! Today’s card features the Round We Go Bundle. When I first saw this in the… Read More: Round We Go Bundle »

Hope you all had a wonderful holiday weekend. Our weekend is still going strong as we are getting together with some out-of-town friends, we haven’t seen for three years today! Today’s card features the swiping technique. With this technique you gently swiped ink pads over the raised embossed images to add color. Specifics of the card: Thick Basic… Read More: Layered Florals Colored Card »

Today in the United States it’s Memorial Day. Memorial Day is an American holiday observed the last Monday of May. It holds deep significance as a day of remembrance for fallen service members of the U.S. military. It is a day to pause and reflect as a nation. There are many local observances held to honor soldiers who… Read More: A day to remember . . . »

Hope you are having a good weekend. Today’s card uses a 5½” x 8½” piece of embossed card stock for the card base. How did I do that you ask? Well, Stampin’ Up! has a couple embossing folders that measure 6″ x 8½”. My card features the So Swirly Embossing Folder and there also is the Dotted Circles… Read More: So Swirly Embossed Card »

Happy Friday, I’m on my third day of vacation, enjoying daily time in the pool, crafting and making some great meals on my Blackstone Griddle. Early this month, my favorite and wonderful niece Maya graduated from Virginia Tech and today’s I’m sharing her card with you. It’s a fun fold, tied with Pretty Peacock & Gold ribbon. Main… Read More: Congratulations to Maya! »

This past Sunday one of the cards my Sunday Stampers made used the Mediterranean Suite of products. Today I thought I would share two more ideas based on cards from the catalog. First card features Pumpkin Pie and Peach Pie card stock, 3/4″ strips of designer series paper, stamped image and a greeting. Large image was stamped using… Read More: Mediterranean Blooms Suite »

Have a wish list from the new catalog? Need to stock up on crafting essentials? Then, get ready for a spectacular limited time offer so you can shop and save on your qualifying order! Shop on May 21st and get all the products you love while saving on shipping costs! Orders of $75 or more before tax and… Read More: Free Shipping Tuesday May 21st »

Happy Sunday, my Sunday Stampers will be meeting! We will be using Shimmery Embossing Paste of a couple of the cards. Featured Products this Month: Designer Tags Dies – (Online Exclusive) Country Woods 12” x 12” Designer Series Paper Shimmery White Embossing Paste & Palette Knives Mediterranean Blooms 12” x 12” Designer Series Paper Citrus Blooms Bundle Take… Read More: May Sunday Stamper Cards »

How about something fun and different. At the Dollar Tree the other day, I saw these Post It Notes and noticed how they matched the new In-Colors of Pretty in Pink and Shy Shamrock, so I just had to buy them. There were also some small pens and thought they would be perfect together. Here’s the Shy Shamrock version… Read More: Post It Note holder »

Happy Wednesday, hope you are having a good week. Today I’m featuring products from the Take to the Sky Suite. Great for the traveler or someone who is a pilot! Suite includes: Adventurous Sky Bundle (stamp set and dies) Take to the Sky 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper Industrial Trinkets Card base is Smoky Slate card stock… Read More: Take to the Sky Card »

During the demonstrator preorder period I mainly ordered all the new In-Color items and a few other products. While I wait for new order to arrive, I thought I’d share a card made with two of the Online Exclusives. Card is made with the following products: Pets & More Photopolymer Reversible Stamp Set Filled with Fun Bundle (wagon)… Read More: Wagon of Pets Filled with Fun! »

Happy Tuesday! Have a fun watercolor technique based on a sample from Stampin’ Up! for you to try. Here is what I did: 1/2 sheet of Fluid 100 Watercolor paper, with 3 strips of masking paper 3/4″ wide added to create four sections. Water painters used to add Summer Splash and Coastal Cabana ink for a watercolor wash,… Read More: Watercolor Idea to try . . . »

Today I wanted to introduce you to the new “Mix & Match” items, products that work together to make your crafting experience easy. Start with the card base of your choice and customize with the ephemera of your choice. Ephemera package choices include individual packs of words, images, flowers, label & layer items. There is even the Simply… Read More: Mix & Match Items! »

Yesterday the new catalog went live on the Stampin’ Up! website. Today I thought I would introduce you to each of the new 2024-2026 In Colors. The colors are bright and cheerful, perfect for all projects. At the bottom of the post is a Color Coach you can download. The Color Coach provides color combinations for all Stampin’… Read More: Introducing 2024-26 In Colors »

Exciting News! Between May 1–31 2024, anyone who becomes a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator will receive four 2024–2026 In Color products in their Starter Kit for FREE! That’s a $82 value! New demonstrators will receive the following products in their Starter Kit at no additional cost: 2024–2026 In Color Classic Stampin’ Pad Bundle 2024–2026 In Color Assorted 8-1/2″ x… Read More: May 2024 Starter Kit Special »

Today’s the day, the new Stampin’ Up! Catalog is live! Click on the image above to go directly to my online store to check out all the new products! Here’s a look at the new 2024-2026 In-Colors, all so bright and lively!   Download the new Color Coach that includes the new In-Colors and Basic Beige! 2024 Stampin’… Read More: 2024-2025 Annual Catalog! »

Hope you all had a good weekend; I enjoyed a four-day weekend! Have another fun fold card for you today. While I’ve used the retiring 2022-2024 In-Colors for the first card any designer series paper and coordinating colors would work wonderfully. Start with a card base 4¼” x 5½”, add strips ¾” x 5¼” of designer paper added… Read More: Rock & Roll Fun Fold Card »

Happy Saturday! Today I have another sneak peek for you from the new catalog going live May 1st! Featured product is the Layers of Beauty Bundle, item 163519 – $56.50. This bundle includes the Layers of Beauty stamp set, dies and masks. This new bundle is roses and has a die that can cut out the larger flower… Read More: Layers of Beauty Sneak Peek »

Hey, it’s a Fun Fold Friday with a Double Flap Fun Fold Card. Here are measurements for the card: Card Stock Base – 4¼” x 5½” Mat layer card stock – 4″ x 5¼” Designer Series Paper – 3¾” x 5″ Card on the left side – card stock 4¼” x 3¾” – scored at 2¾” on the… Read More: Double Flap Fun Fold Card »

Reminder, only have one week left to take up to 60% of the Last Chance Product list, along with Clearance Rack Update, while supplies last. Here are some of my favorite cards using these products:     Thank you for taking the time to stop by today, hope these projects have inspired you to try paper crafting. When… Read More: One week left Last Chance List . . . »

Looking to use up some of your designer series paper? Then today’s card is for you. I’m featuring the Delightfully Eclectic Designer Series Paper along with the Super Cool Stamp Photopolymer Stamp Set. Card specifics: Night of Navy card stock base – 4¼” x 5½” Designer Series Paper – 5¼” x 12″, scored at 2″ – 4″ –… Read More: Diamond Gate Fold Card »