Category Archives: SU Make a Card

Today I decided to play with the Friendly Gnome Photopolymer Stamp set and the Gnomes Dies (carry over item from the July-December 2022 Mini Catalog.  Inventory on the dies is low. Not all cards we make need to take hours or have lots of coloring. For my first card I’ve let’s dies do most of the work for… Read More: Gnomes »

Simple to Advanced Cards – for any crafter! Each card starts with three pieces of designer paper 1 3/8″ x 3¼” For the beginners card, I’ve added a matted greeting adhered with Stampin’ Dimesionals. Card is stamps, ink, paper and a simple die cut, perfect for the Mini Cut & Emboss Machine. The second card has a 3D… Read More: Beginning to Advanced Cards – part 2 »

Today I thought I would feature the Favored Flowers 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper, a level 1 Sale-a-bration selection. This is the paper other papers dream of being! The Favored Flowers 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper is an extraordinary find. Lush, full florals in rich colors on one side of each sheet. Basic geometric patterns in… Read More: Favored Flowers DSP »

Arthur Wesley Dow said, “Great art should come from the harmony of two lines.” You’ll certainly find harmony in the lines of the Decorative Borders Stamp Set! This set includes flowers, leaves, and lines that you can use as borders, corners, and more. Stamp them in black to make a bold statement, then add color with your favorite… Read More: Decorative Borders Stamp Set »

Need whimsical, cute images for your next project? It’s “owl” good—you’ll find it in the Adorable Owls Stamp Set. Whether you use one owl or create a parliament by stamping them in a group, you’re sure to enjoy these darling little creatures. The Adorable Owls Stamp Set is a Level 1 Sale-a-Bration selection, free with a qualified $50… Read More: Adorable Owls »

Today, January 20th is my birthday. I have two “birthday buddies” Cindy, a friend from high school and one of my high school friend Linda, her daughter Erin, all born on the same day just different years! Do you know anyone with a birthday today? Thought I would share a card for each of them. First up is the… Read More: to my birthday buddies »

Today I thought I would share a couple cards made for a sketch challenge as part of the online retreat I participated in this past weekend. Featured Products: Lucky Clover Bundle Fancy Flora 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper Sending Support Cling Stamp Set (Sale-a-Bration Level 1 selection) First card features the Lucky Clover Bundle. The Lucky Clover… Read More: Same sketch for both cards »

Make cloudy days a little brighter with the Sunshine & Smiles Paper Pumpkin Kit! This kit includes nine sweet and sunny cards—three each of three designs. If someone you know is weathering a storm, this kit is just what you’ll need to create cards that are sure to brighten their day! AND for the first time ever, we’ve… Read More: Sunshine & Smiles – Feb23 Paper Pumpkin »

Happy Sunday, today I’m sharing the cards my Sunday Stampers will be making. They will be using one of the new bundles from the Mini Catalog along with some of the Sale-a-Bration products. Featured Products this Month: Beautifully Happy Distinktive 2-Step Stamp Set – #160804 (SAB – Level 2) Dainty Flowers 12” x 12” Designer Paper – #160834… Read More: Jan23 Sunday Stamper Cards »

The 2023 Sale-a-Bration Dainty Flowers 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper (item 160834, free with a $50 product purchase) is perfect for this project. Colors in the paper include Old Olive, Crushed Curry, Rich Razzleberry, Starry Sky, Fresh Freesia or Blushing Bride. Today I’m sharing four cards along with a one-page cardstock holder that makes a perfect gift!… Read More: Dainty Flowers Designer Paper »

Who thought that a stamp set with cards could make such a cool card? Today I’m sharing an alternative idea using the Thanks a Bunch Sale-a-Bration Photopolymer Stamp set. To get started I stamped the largest carrot 5 times using Coastal Cabana with the ends touching. Next, fill in the spaces with other images in different shades of… Read More: Thanks a Bunch part 2 »

Today I thought I would feature a card made with the Thanks A Bunch Photopolymer Stamp Set, a level 1 Sale-A-Bration selection. You’ll “carrot” a lot about all the things you can do with the Thanks a Bunch Stamp Set. This Two-Step Stampin’ set makes it easy to build a vegetable garden scene. With more than half a… Read More: Thanks A Bunch Stamp Set »

Today kicks off both the new January – April 2023 Mini Catalog and January – February 2023 Sale-a-Bration Promotion. The new Mini Catalog includes 31 bundles – 26 with dies and 5 with punches. One of my favorite bundles is the Sweet Citrus Bundle. This bundle includes a Hybrid Embossing folder that gives the fruit great texture. Other… Read More: Sale-a-Bration and new Mini Catalog »

Today’s card mixes annual catalog products with new designer paper for a fun fold flap card. This is the second card challenge for my online retreat, and it was a fun challenge! Card specifics: Card base is 5½” x 8½”, scored at 4¼” Cut the card base down to 5½” x 7¼”, cut the leftover 1¼” strip to… Read More: Some old and new . . . »

Happy New Year! How about a fun and sparkly card to usher in the new year!   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 me on Instagram @cqueen309… Read More: Happy New Year! »

Happy Thursday, hard to believe 2022 is almost over, where did the time go? Today I’m featuring a card made with the Ringed with Nature Bundle. The bundle includes the Ringed with Nature Stamp Set and the Tree Rings Hybrid Embossing Folder (embossing folder and 16 dies) These perfectly coordinated stamp set, embossing folder, and dies have everything… Read More: Thinking of You »

Hope you are having a wonderful holiday season. I asked Santa for a telescope, and he delivered, can’t wait to start using it. Today I thought I would share with you a card made for the first challenge of an Online Winter Retreat I’m participating in. Any supplies on hand can be used for the card. The Designer… Read More: Challenge Card #1 »

Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday Season! Hope you have a wonderful holiday season! Check out my current shopping rewards. Shop here for any of your Stampin’ Up! crafting needs.

Happy Friday, only two sleeps until Christmas! Knowing that freezing cold weather was coming, I’ve created a fun and cheerful card for today.  When I wake up the outside temperature could be in the single digits, with below zero wind chills! Today’s fun fold card includes a sneak peek of the Friendly Gnome Photopolymer Stamp Set (#166714) from… Read More: Friendly Gnomes »

Seal your love this season with the Key to My Heart Paper Pumpkin Kit! This month’s kit represents the tradition of locking a padlock on a bridge to symbolize unbreakable love. It comes with everything you need to make 9 darling love-themed cards—3 each of 3 designs. So, no matter who your dance partner or dinner date is,… Read More: Key to My Heart Paper Pumpkin »

Today I’m sharing a set of five cards made using the Tea Boutique Cards and Envelopes along with the Tea Boutique 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper. While there is a bundle that teams with the cards and paper, pull out one of each card design, look through your stamps and it’s easy to create a great set… Read More: Tea Boutique Cards & Envelopes »

Tomorrow, December 15, 2022, Stampin’ Up! is offering FREE shipping on product orders subtotaling minimum of $75 USD. This incredible deal lasts for 24 hours only, so start your shopping list now! This is a great time to stock up on crafting supplies like adhesive and cardstock. Only have a 24-hour window to take advantage of this fantastic… Read More: Free Shipping – Dec. 15th, details below »

Today’s card was made for a special friend of mine for a reason. Last week a bird flew into their house and I just had to make him a Christmas card with a bird. Moral of the story, keep an eye on the garland hanging outside your front door! The Sweet Songbirds Bundle includes the Sweet Songbirds Stamp… Read More: Sweet Songbird Bundle »

Happy Sunday! Hard to believe Christmas is in 2 weeks! Today I’m featuring the Splendid Day 12″ x 12″ (30.5 x 30.5 cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper. This is a beautiful way to add a touch of elegant imagery to your paper crafting. You can use it as a background on scrapbook pages or card fronts or cut… Read More: Splendid Day Specialty Designer Paper »

How’s your week going?  Getting ready for the holidays? Hard to believe Christmas is just a few weeks away! Today I thought I would share three cards made from three pieces of designer series paper Measurements/Supplies: 3 pieces of coordinating designer series paper – 3¾” x 5″ stack the papers together left side, measure 1¼” down from the… Read More: One layout = 3 cards »

Today I’m sharing a card made with some “leftovers”, you know – those pieces just sitting on your desk. This past weekend I was doing a little “cleaning” in my craft room in preparation for the new January-April 2023 Mini Catalog and decided to make a card with a few of the pieces I had. Card basics: Parts… Read More: Who likes leftovers? »

Today I had fun looking at the retiring products and made a whimsical Christmas card featuring the Trees for Sale Photopolymer Stamp Set. The set offers amazing versatility with just a simple switch of colors—make your lot more traditional with a nature-inspired color combination, such as greens and browns, or mix it up with playful colors for a… Read More: Trees for Sale, retiring soon! »

Today I thought I would share a fun fold card using the Penguin Place Photopolymer Stamp Set and Penguin Builder Punch – two of the items on the Last Chance List. Card basics: Card stock base – 4¼” x 8½”, scored at 4¼” with a diagonal cut on the front of the card Inside card is 3″ x 7″,… Read More: Penguin Place Fun Fold Card »

The July–December 2022 Mini Catalog will be retiring January 4, 2023. Today starts the Last Chance Product sale. Stock up on your favorite products before they’re gone for good! Save up to 60% on essential craft supplies.  After all, this selection of Last Chance Products is only available while supplies last. Points of Information: Ordering starts December 1,… Read More: Last Chance Starts Today! »