Today I thought I’d share a couple more cards made with the Simply Sparkling Bundle, one of the On-Line Exclusive products on the Stampin’ Up! website. Online Exclusives include bundles, designer series paper, embossing folders and card kits just to name a few items. First card is a fun fold with images stamped, colored with Stampin’ Blend Markers… Read More: Simply Sparkling Bundle »

Looking for a monthly craft kit, subscribe to Paper Pumpkin for a monthly, all-inclusive crafting kit that’s a fun surprise! Each Paper Pumpkin kit includes: Photopolymer stamp set Classic Stampin’ Spot Step by step instructions to complete exclusive paper craft projects, including cards, tags, and gift packaging. Here is a sneak peek of the January – March 2024… Read More: Jan24-Mar24 Paper Pumpkin »

Merry Christmas! I’ll be spending time this morning on a zoom call opening presents with my brother and his family in New Jersey (we started this before it was “cool” to do it). Then, off to my cousins for family Christmas time! Today I thought I would share five of my favorite cards this holiday season. Click on… Read More: Merry Christmas 2023! »

Happy Saturday, hard to believe Christmas is two days away! Today I have a sneak peek of two different designer series papers from the January-February 2024 Sale-a-Bration brochure, First is the Flight & Airy 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper (item# 162977) for a Double Z-Fold Card. Card stock measurements: Main card base 4¼” x 11″, scored at… Read More: Sneak Peek #4 – SAB DSP »

Looking for an idea for a last-minute gift or even a gift to have “just in case”, then today’s post is for you. We all know you have some cards ready to go, well now you have a folder to make perfect to use for four cards. Measurements for the folder: Designer Series Paper – 9″ long x… Read More: Quick Easy Last Minute Gift! »

Happy Saturday! Today’s Sneak Peek includes two products for a Double Z Fold Card. Trusty Tool Bundle from the 2024 January-April Mini Catalog Trusty Toolbox 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper (Jan24-Feb24 Sale-a-Bration) Some of the dies in the bundle coordinates with images in the designer series paper and other are easy to cut out with Paper Snips.… Read More: Sneak Peek #3 Trusty Tools »

Today I have a fun fold card for that’s new to me, a Front Panel Stepper Card. Fellow Canadian demonstrator Tina Zinck has a video showing how to make the card and I gave it a try. The card is easy to make. Card Specifics: Card base – 5½” x 8½” Along the 8½” side, score both ends… Read More: Front Panel Stepper Fun Fold »

December 14th – One day only—get free shipping on all qualifying orders of $75 or more. Have something on your wish list? Thinking about stocking up on crafting essentials? Got the urge to splurge? Shop on December 14th and get all the products you love while saving on shipping costs! This incredible deal only lasts for 24 hours,… Read More: Free Shipping Qualifying Orders – Dec. 14th »

Sneak Peek Saturday #2 Today I’m featuring two products from the new January – April 2024 Mini Catalog. Planted Paradise Photopolymer Reversible Stamp Set – item 162925 – $22 Mini Alphabet Dies – item 162934 – $31 Today’s card features the colors Orchid Oasis, Tahitian Tide, Parakeet Party, Basic Gray and highlight of Garden Green. Most of the… Read More: Planted Paradise Sneak Peek »

Sneak Peek Saturday – #1 For the month of December, I’ll be sharing cards or projects made with products debuting in the new January – April 2024 Mini Catalog or January / February Sale-a-Bration brochure. First up is a card made with the Doggone Friendly Stamp, item 162729, for $20.00. When I first saw this stamp, I knew… Read More: Doggone Friendly Sneak Peek »

Happy Wednesday, today I’m featuring a card similar to one Stampin’ Up! showed, but with my spin on it. The card uses the Simply Sparkling Photopolymer Stamp set. While I’ve used the cherry image on my card, any of the fruit images would work. I’ve created my own background, using Bubble Bath, Parakeet Party and Tahitian Tide ink.… Read More: Simply Sparking Stamp Set »

Happy Monday, hope you had a good weekend, do any holiday shopping? I’ve made a few purchases, including some for myself! Today I have some cards for you featuring the Trucking Along Bundle teamed up with a sheet of paper from the Merry Bold & Bright Designer Series Paper. Card Specifics: Lemon Lime Twist or Blueberry Bushel card… Read More: Trucking Along Bundle »

To all my local followers, I wanted to let you know next weekend I’ll be participating in my second craft fair. Location: Community Presbyterian Church of Ben Avon (CPCBA) 7501 Church Ave, Pittsburgh PA 15202 Date & Time: Saturday, December 2nd – 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Sunday, December 3rd – 11:30 am – 2:00 pm Hope to… Read More: Craft Fair – December 2-3 »

Happy Christmas in November! Today I have some of my favorite projects for you that can be made with any designer series paper and for any occasion! These make the perfect accessory when giving a gift card! At the bottom of the post is a downloadable project sheet with a few additional photo’s. First up is my favorite… Read More: Nov23 Christmas Projects »

Hope you had a nice Thanksgiving; we had a wonderful meal eating by the light of our Christmas decorations! When the new On-Line Exclusives dropped earlier this month, I fell in love with the Simply Sparkling Bundle which includes the Simply Sparkling Stamp Set and the Simply Sparkling Dies. There’s something about the sound of a can opening:… Read More: Simply Sparkling Bundle »

Today the Last Chance Sale starts with Stampin’ Up! One of the stamp sets retiring is Cheer to the Season. My Sunday Stampers used the stamp set this month to make a Christmas card. I’m using the set today for an anniversary and birthday card. This is a Distinktive stamp set; it has a special texture that gives… Read More: Last Chance Starts Today! »

The September–December 2023 Mini Catalog is retiring soon! It’s bittersweet to say goodbye to a Stampin’ Up! catalog, but we’re looking forward to all the new products on their way—and we hope you are, too! From November 21, 2023 – January 3, 2024, you can stock up on your favorite seasonal products and save up to 60% on… Read More: Last Chance Products – Nov. 21 »

Happy Saturday?  So, are you getting ready for Thanksgiving? I’ll be doing some food shopping today so I can get as much done early as possible! Already have my turkey. How about you? Today I have a fun card for you featuring the Garden Walk 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Papers, one of my favorites from the September-December… Read More: Garden Walk DSP card »

Send a wish to all your loved ones with the December Paper Pumpkin Kit! It comes with nine card fronts, three each of three designs, and nine coordinating envelopes. It has paper pieces detailed with gold foil, embellishments, an all-occasion stamp set, and an acetate box where you can store your finished cards! December 2023 Paper Pumpkin You… Read More: December Paper Pumpkin »

Create more by spending less during the Seasonal Sale! Between November 14-16, you can get select products from the 2023–2024 Annual Catalog up to 20% off. Have your eye on something from our new color collection? Don’t miss your opportunity to shop the colors you’ve been craving during this phenomenal sale! 10% off ribbons and trims. 15% off inks, including… Read More: Seasonal Sale Nov. 14-16 »

Hello there, hope you are having a good weekend, I sure am! Today my Sunday Stampers will be gathering and here are the cards they will be making. First, I’m featuring the Cheers to the Season stamp set, along with the More Dazzle Specialty Paper along with some designer paper.  The boughs are from the Cheerful Daisy Dies… Read More: November Sunday Stampers »

Happy Saturday! Hope your weekend is off to a good start. It’s a wonderful day for us Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator’s, it’s Onstage 2023 At Home Day! If you registered, as I did, you may have received a box of cool stuff, including a puzzle. We also get to attend an online event from 11am – 5pm EST. There… Read More: 2024 Sneak Peek »

Today I wanted to share with you the Stampin’ Up! New Arrivals / Online Exclusive products. Now you already know I’ve ordered the Meandering Meadow items, but what did I order this week?  Any guesses? You will find out next week once I receive my order and make a card! Thank you for taking the time to stop… Read More: New Arrivals Online Exclusives »

Today I’m featuring strip of A Walk in the Forest 12′ x 12″ Designer Series Paper. Purchasing this paper can help Stampin’ Up! make a difference. With each purchase of A Walk in the Forest Designer Series Paper, Stampin’ Up! will donate $3 to support organizations dedicated to support those in need. Here is what the paper looks… Read More: Christmas Tree card »

Today I thought I would share a couple cards made with two of the new Online Exclusives available Tuesday, November 7th. I’m thinking the both the bundle & designer paper in the Meandering Meadow Suite Collection will be extremely popular. The paper is beautiful, I actually saw the original watercolor painting and they were gorgeous. Product details: Garden… Read More: Meandering Meadow Sneak Peek »

Happy Sunday, hopefully you remembered to change your clocks back an hour, we did. Today I’m sharing a Stamped One Sheet Wonder Card with you.  The card starts with a piece of Very Vanilla card stock that is stamped with images from the Autumn Leaves Photopolymer Stamp Set. Autumn Leaves is a Two-Step set which allows you to… Read More: Autumn One Sheet Wonder »

Hard to believe it’s November 1st!  Remember, if you’re in a time zone or location that “falls back” one hour, this coming weekend is it! Don’t know about you, but I would rather have the hour of daylight in the evening vs. morning. Today’s card features the Light the Sky stamp set, part of the Light the Sky… Read More: Glimmer Paper Sneak Peek »

Happy Halloween! So, what’s your favorite Halloween treat? When I was little it was Clark Bars, now it’s Milky Ways!   Thank you for taking the time to stop by today, hope these projects have inspired you to try paper crafting. When you decide to place an order for Stampin’ Up! products, I would appreciate your business. Follow… Read More: Happy Halloween! »

Stampin’ Up! wants to celebrate our 35th anniversary in style! Tomorrow is the last day to join our fun crafting community as a new demonstrator and choose one of the options below. 35% OFF the cost of their Starter Kit 35% MORE product with their Starter Kit! Option 1: Get 35% OFF the normal cost of a Stampin’ Up!… Read More: Join Stampin’ Up! Oct. 3-31! »

On the 25th I shared a Designer Series Paper Pocket card with gift card holder, today I’m featuring the design as a birthday card. With one sheet of designer series paper you can get two cards since they start with a piece 5¼” x 12″. Featured Products: Zany Zoo Bundle (stamp set & dies) Zoo Crew 12″ x… Read More: Zoo Crew DSP Pocket Card »