Today’s card is based on one from the 2025-2026 Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalog. The card features the new In-Colors Cloud Cover & Secret Sea. Pieces of the Cloud Cover Linen Ribbon has color added from a Secret Sea ink pad using a Sponge Dauber. For the banner I used an Un inked Stampin’ Spot inked up with Cloud… Read More: Cloud Cover & Secret Sea »
The new pool, deck and landscaping is finally complete and it’s a Happy Day! Best part about the pool is when we were filling up the pool with water it was warm and sunny so as of today the water temperature is 80 degrees! It sure was enjoyable Friday evening! Today’s card features the Notes & Totes Bundle… Read More: Oh, Happy Day Tote! »
Today’s card uses the Beautiful Gallery 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper for the focal image for a Torn Edge card. Details on the card: Mossy Meadow card stock base 2 piece of card stock – Basic Beige & Mossy Meadow both 4″ wide x 3″ long Holding both piece of card stock together, tear the paper at… Read More: Beautiful Gallery Torn Edge »
Hope you week is doing well. Today I have a fun card for you using circles for dimension and the Thankful Garden Bundle. Bundle consists of a stamp set, masks and coordinating dies. Details on how I made the card: Crumb Cake card stock base Exposed Brick 3-D Embossing Folder using Two-Tone card stock Use an emery board… Read More: Lovely Garden Card »
Today I thought I would share a card made with the Party Dies Bundle. Here are some details on the bundle: Includes the Party Alphabet and Party Banners Dies Party Alphabet Dies: 36 dies, largest die 2-15/16″ x 1-11/16″ Party Banner Dies: 20 dies, largest die 7″ x 5-3/8″ Use both sets with a Stampin’ Cut & Emboss… Read More: Party Alphabet & Banner Dies »
Starting today June 3, all available suites and individual suite products from the 2025–2026 Annual Catalog and Online Exclusives are buy one, get one 50% off! What does that mean? Buy an entire suite or any product from a suite and receive 50% off the 2nd item. Next, here is an example – you buy 4 different suite… Read More: Suite Sale starts today! »
Thought I would share two cards with you today featuring the Everyday Arches Dies. The dies are part of the Everyday Day Arches bundle but also make a great stand-alone item to add to your collection. Features of the card: Both card bases are Thick Basic White card stock Designer series paper covers the entire front of the… Read More: Everyday Arches Cards »
Happy Birthday to my nephew Jake! Jake’s birthday was actually May 23rd, this year my brother and his family are visiting so I waited to give him his card during the visit. Below is Jake’s card featuring the Turtle-y Cute Suite Collection of products. Facts about the card: Actual size is 4¼” x 6¼” to accommodate the cut… Read More: Jake’s Turtle-y Cute Bday card »
Happy Friday-Eve! Today I have two simple cards for you using the Trusty Tools stamp set. Stampin’ Up! also has a coordinating set of dies, which I’m not using today. Stamp and die cut the highlighted image would also make a great card. The card base and stamped images are both Crumb Cake using the same image as… Read More: Trusty Tools 2 ways »
Starting June 3, all available suites and suite products from the 2025–2026 Annual Catalog and Online Exclusives are buy one, get one 50% off! If you’ve had your eye on a new suite from the annual catalog or you really like the look of a stamp set from an Online Exclusives suite, you don’t have to choose—you can… Read More: Suite Sale starts June 3 »
Do you know I was a scrapbooker before a card maker? Years ago, I was attending a Bon Jovi three-day travel event and wanted to document my journey, so I started making scrapbooks. With scrapbooking you can include pictures, ephemera, and mementos to document and look back on your memories. Stampin’ Up! has branched out this past year… Read More: New Virtual Album Retreat »
Happy Sunday! Any special plans for the weekend? Today I’m meeting a group of friends to have lunch with Julie who is visiting from out of town, will be a fun time. Today I’m sharing an easel card with you using the Celebratory Sips Product collection from the Online Exclusive section of my Stampin’ Up! online store. Information… Read More: Celebratory Sips Suite »
Ever have trouble coming up with a card layout or design? Happens to me at times, so where do I look for inspiration? The Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalog! It’s a great resource for inspiration or to even copy the design. Today’s card was inspired by the catalog suggestions for the Gallery Blooms Bundle. Specifics of the card: Basic… Read More: Gallery Blooms Bundle »
Happy Sunday! Today my Sunday Stampers meet and here are the cards we will be making. Featured Products: Beautiful Gallery Suite Collection Beautiful Motifs Bundle Gallery Blooms Bundle Damask Designs Embossing Folder Pressed Flower Motifs Basic Beige 3/8” Classic Ribbon Beautiful Gallery 6” x 6” Designer Series Paper Floral In Blooms 12” x 12” Designer Series Paper 2025-2027… Read More: May25 Sunday Stamper Cards »
Any special plans for the weekend? I’ll be cleaning and preparing for a family gathering at the end of the month. My brother and his family will be here and I’m having the extended family over, I can’t wait!!! Today’s card is a smash up of products my Sunday Stampers will be using tomorrow. So what products are… Read More: Preview Sunday Stamper cards »
Today I have a Gate Fold Fun Fold card for you and will show you that both 12″ x 12″ or 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper will work to create the card! Basics for the Gate Fold Fun Fold: Designer Series Paper 4″ x 12″, scored at 2″ – 4″ – 8″ – 10″ Mountain fold, Valley… Read More: Gate Fold Fun Fold Card! »
If you know anything about me, you know I love purses and totes! My collection is extensive, and I love to switch them up when going out. How many purses and totes do you have? My collection is around 50! Notes & Totes Bundle Bundle includes a stamp set with sentiments in magazine headline style and sentiments in… Read More: Notes & Totes Bundle »
Today’s card features the Mosaic Tile technique. The concept is simple: cut apart a stamped panel and put it back together with small gaps. You do this in with squares, rectangles, or even in a brick pattern. How to make the card below: Start with a 3¾” x 5″ piece of Very Vanilla card stock and stamp your… Read More: Mosaic Technique Card »
Earlier this week I posted cards made with new 2025-2026 Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalog products. Today are the details on one of my favorites, perfect for both young & old. Card features products from the Turtle-Y Cute Suite Collection: Turtle-Y Awesome Bundle – 16 stamps and 19 dies! Turtle Textures Embossing Folder – available week of May 26th… Read More: Turtle-Y Cute Collection »
Stampin’ Up! is having their BIGGEST Starter Kit Special available only for a limited time! Between May 6–31, sign up to be a demonstrator and pack your Starter Kit with $165 worth of products for only $99. That’s an extra $66 in products to kickstart your business! Crafting is even more fun with community, and there’s never been… Read More: Stampin’ Up! Starter Kit Special May 6 – 31, 2025 »
New Stampin’ Up! products available today, May 6th! Products include: 20205-2026 Annual Catalog, On-Line Exclusives and 2 New Kits Here are some cards using the new products. Click on any image to link to my online store. Notes & Totes Bundle, stamp set and dies. Next, Turtle-Y Awesome Suite Collection. Collection includes Turtle-Y Awesome stamp and die bundle, Turtle-Y… Read More: New products available today! »
On this rainy and gloomy weather Sunday, thought I’d share a cheerful card made with the Ice Cream Swirl Dies and the Full of Life 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper. A piece of the paper was added to the card front, then the ice cream cone added and greeting stamped. Change up the greeting for your desired… Read More: Cheerful card & New SU Feature »
Stampin’ Up! is excited to celebrate National Scrapbooking Day with the crafting community around the world! For 2 days only (May 2–3) – 2x rewards on all purchases! What better way to celebrate one of our favorite crafting holidays? And the best part? This offer applies to ALL products, not just scrapbooking items! (excludes existing Paper Pumpkin subscriptions). All… Read More: 2x Rewards and Lovely Garden! »
With the new 2025-2026 Annual Catalog, kits and On-line Exclusives going live one week from today, May 6th – thought I’d give you a sneak peek of a new bundle! The new bundle I’m featuring is the Notes & Totes Bundle; a stamp set with coordinating dies. There are 12 stamps and 17 dies that can combine in… Read More: Sneak Peek Notes & Totes »
Welcome to the weekend! Any special plans? We’ve opened our Blackstone Griddle, so I look forward to making some bacon and eggs, steaks and smash burgers! Today I have an easy card to make. I’ve used die cut circles in different sizes, added them randomly to a coordinating color card stock mat, then card base. Any shape or… Read More: Woven Textures Designer Paper »
How a Fun Fold card today featuring the Hydrangea stamp from the Thankful Garden Bundle. Colors featured include Garden Green and Melon Mambo. Same color used for all the coloring using blending brushes. Adding different layers of the same color gives you different shades and looks good. Specifics about the card: Card base is 5½” x 8½”, scored… Read More: Lovely Garden Suite Fun Fold »
Happy Tuesday! Get those shopping lists ready! Stampin’ Up! is offering FREE SHIPPING, April 23-25, 2025, on product orders over $75 in the United States. With the price of card stock increasing with the new Annual Catalog in May, now is a good time to stock up! I will be! Make sure to opt in for Stampin’ Rewards… Read More: FREE Shipping – April 23-25! »
Have you checked out the On-Line Exclusives? Today I’m featuring the Happy Hibiscus Stamp Set and two step stamping. Specifics about the card: Summer Splash and Pool Party are the main 2 colors Stamp outline then filler images Run Basic White stamped card stock through Stampin’ Cut & Emboss with your favorite embossing folder Thank you for taking… Read More: Happy Hibiscus Bundle »
Happy Easter! Sharing a beautiful shades of purple card featuring some products from the Lovely Garden Suite of products. Thank you for taking the time to stop by today, hopefully these projects have inspired you to try paper crafting. When you place an order for Stampin’ Up! products, I would appreciate your business. Follow me on Instagram @thomas_karen_309… Read More: Happy Easter! »
Happy Saturday! Thought I would share an easy to make card featuring the Lovely Garden Designer Series Paper. In-Color (2024-2026) Stampin’ Blend Markers were used to randomly color the leaves. What colors would you use? Mat colored paper with Basic Black and use one of the colors for the card base. Next, die cut leaves from the Thankful… Read More: Color designer series paper »