Category Archives: SU Make a Card

When the Stampin’ Up! May – August 2026 catalog goes live May 5th, five new 2026 – 2028 In-Colors will be available, while the 2024 – 2026 In-Colors go away. Today I’m sharing a card made with each of the new 2026 – 2028 In-Colors along with the upcoming Scalloped Blooms Bundle, Bloom Boutique Specialty Designer Series Paper,… Read More: 2026-2028 In-Colors »

For 3 days only (April 15–17) we’re offering 2x rewards on all purchases! Earn double rewards (2x rewards) for three days only, starting April 15, 2026. This offer applies to ALL products (excluding existing Paper Pumpkin subscriptions). All orders qualify once the rewards threshold of $20 USD. To participate, you must have a Stampin’ Up! account and be… Read More: April 15-17 = 2x Rewards! »

Sometimes you just need to let the designer series paper and dies do the work, today’s card does that. Cute as a Bug is the perfect suite to create this card. All the “bugs” are die cut from the paper using the coordinating dies. If dies still show as unavailable, they should be any day now. Petal card… Read More: Cute Bugs and a Fun Fold »

Today I have a sneak peek for you featuring the new Bloom Boutique Suite Collection from the upcoming Stampin’ Up! May – August 2026 catalog. Some people would call this a mega suite as there are two bundles included. Products in the collection: Bloom Boutique Suite Collection, #167657 – $135.50 Scalloped Blooms Bundle, #167647 – $53.00 Boutique Blossoms… Read More: Sunday Sneak Peek »

Happy April 1st and new Product of the Month! Give your card fronts and crafts a dainty touch with the Eyelet Blooms Die. Create delicate backgrounds with a hand-stitched look or layer pieces for a classic finish that works for any occasion. It’s eyelet magic for every card. The Eyelet Blooms Die is the exclusive Product of the… Read More: April Product of the Month »

Happy April 1st! Today’s card is perfect for using up some of your designer series paper scraps. Here’s what to do: Cut a bunch of paper strips anywhere from 1″ – 2″ wide and 5″ long Then use your trimmer to cut on the diagonal (top left to bottom right) Add to a piece of card stock or… Read More: Let’s use those paper scraps! »

Easter Joy Specialty Patterned Paper is not just for Easter. Spring into stamping with the Notes of Spring Stamp Set! Features adorable springtime animals like a deer, bunny, and duck, plus some delicate river plants.  Set includes a few all-occasion sentiments to complete your handmade cards for birthdays, thank-you, and more. The Notes of Spring Stamp Set is… Read More: Fun card using Easter Joy Specialty Designer Paper »

Frame your favorite memories and adventures with the Capturing Smiles Bundle. Travel photography-inspired stamps and snapshot-style scenes—including a cityscape, beach, and campsite—this set will evoke some serious travel nostalgia. Add a personal touch to cards and scrapbook pages with playful sentiments that complement your photos and make every memory picture perfect. Ready to say cheese and relive those… Read More: Capturing Smiles Bundle »

Currently one of my favorite designer series papers is the Delicate Dreams 12″ x 12″ Specialty Designer Series Paper. While currently out of stock, it’s due back in a few weeks. I’d suggest signing up for email notification when back so you can order some! How about a couple cards made while attending a scrapbook & craft weekend… Read More: Delicate Dreams Specialty DSP »

Happy Saturday, how about four cards featuring the Brushed with Beauty 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper. Share words of faith and encouragement with the Prayers & Promises Stamp Set. It features messages of sympathy, love, and support to help you create comforting cards for those who need them most. First card features a simple layout with a… Read More: Brushed with Beauty Suite »

Happy Sunday! Today my Sunday Stampers are meeting and I’m sharing their cards with you today. Featured products: Cutest Crew Bundle Forever Florals Bundle Delicate Dreams Specialty Designer Series Paper Delicate Designs Specialty Designer Series Paper Sweet Bug Bundle Cut as a Bug Designer Series Paper Ladybug Picnic 3D Embossing Folder First up is a card featuring the… Read More: March Sunday Stampers »

One of my favorite new bundles, Cutest Crew. The Cutest Crew Bundle brings together a cheerful cast of cats, dogs, and birds, ready to add charm to your handmade cards and paper crafts. Pair sweet sentiments with adorable line art critters to create playful scenes that brighten someone’s day. This bundle is all about sweet vibes, happy designs,… Read More: Dogs, Cats, Birds, oh my! »

Today I’m featuring cards using the Lovely & Beautiful Suite Collection. Featured Products include: Beautifully Celebrated Bundle (stamps and dies) Simply Beautiful Bundle (stamps and dies) Lovely & Beautiful Specialty 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper (due back in stock end of April) Beautifully Adorned Ephemera Pack (these are a nice thick vellum) The first card features the… Read More: Lovely & Beautiful Suite »

Today I’m featuring a few more cards using the Cute as a Bug Suite of products, which I’ll be using for one of my Sunday Stamper cards this month. Next Sunday those cards will be posted. Here are some additional ideas for cards using mainly the Cute as a Bug Designer Series Paper and Sweet Bugs Bundle (stamps… Read More: Cute as a Bug – part 2 »

Looking for a simple card to use up some designer series paper? Then today’s card is for you! Today’s card features the Hobby Haven Designer Series Paper and the Banner Sayings Punch Bundle. With the Hobby Haven 12″ x 12″ Specialty Designer Series Paper, you can bring your favorite pastimes to life. Charming illustrations inspired by baking, sewing,… Read More: Hobby Haven layered card »

Have you seen the Easter Joy Specialty 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper? This delightful patterned paper brings the charm of spring to your handmade cards and paper crafting projects. Features playful bunnies, Easter eggs, blooming flowers, and festive baskets, all with a hint of metallic foil shine. Paper Details: 12 – 12″ x 12″ sheets: 2 each… Read More: Easter Joy Specialty DSP »

Today Stampin’ Up! released a bunch of new On-Line Exclusive products and some new kits. Two of my favorites are the Forever Floral Bundle (stamps and dies) and the Delicate Dreams 12″ x 12″ Specialty Designer Series Paper (due back in stock in April). Don’t forget to sign up to be notified when the paper is back in… Read More: New On-line Exclusives! »

Welcome to March! After such a nice day here yesterday (over 60 degrees) it’s not expected to be over 37 degrees today! Today I’m featuring the Cute as a Bug Suite Collection of products. Create charming projects with picnic patterns and friendly bugs in a warm, garden-inspired color palette. Products include: Cute as a Bug 12″ x 12″… Read More: Cute as a Bug Suite – part 1 »

Happy Friday! Today I start my three-day weekend going to a local Scrapbook/Craft Event. I’m even going to stay at the hotel so I can enjoy the events with the ladies and the indoor pool! Yesterday a special group of us ladies got together for a Galentine’s Day! We had a lot of fun, and I took a… Read More: Galentine Day Card ! »

The Painted Illusions Designer Series Paper is the exclusive Product of the Month for February 2026! New exclusive products are released each month. With orders over $75 (after discounts and rewards) the product is $5.  There is a limit of one per customer. Colors in the paper include Darling Duckling, Flirty Flamingo, Granny Apple Green, Lost Lagoon, Misty… Read More: Feb26 Product of the Month »

Good morning & Happy Sunday!  Today my Sunday Stampers are meeting and I’m sharing their cards with you. Featured products: Pop-Up Petals Bundle (stamps and dies) Banner Sayings Bundle (stamps and punch) Words of Beauty Bundle (stamps and dies) Simply Beautiful Bundle (stamps and dies) Easter Joy 12” x 12” Specialty Designer Series Paper Lovely & Beautiful 12″… Read More: Feb26 Sunday Stampers »

Today I have three Z-Fold cards for you featuring products from the Turtle-y Cute Suite Collection of products. All of the cards are for a birthday for the kid at any age! First up is a Z-Fold card with a 2¼” strip used. There is relaxing turtle on the back, just waiting for you to write a note… Read More: Turtle-y Cute Suite Collection »

Happy Friday! Today here’s a quick card idea using the Square Snippets 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper. With all the patterns in this paper there are so many possibilities! Here’s a look at the paper.     Cut the 3″ x 3″ squares apart with a trimmer. Next, die cut the squares with a die from the… Read More: Square Snippets Designer Paper »

What is a book binding card you ask? Well, let me tell you. Specifics about the card: Card stock base 4 ¼” x 11″, scored at 4 ¼” and 5 ½” Mat for card front layer Designer Series Paper layer Greeting and decorations of your choice For the cards being shared today, the new Square Snippets Designer Series Paper… Read More: Book Binding Cards »

Did you get the January 2026 Product of the Month?  If so, here are a couple ideas for cards, if not think about it. Product of the Month is a new promotion Stampin’ Up! rolled out. Spend $75 USD in products in one order and for $5 you can purchase the product of the month. For January, product… Read More: Product of the Month – Jan26 »

For the second weekend in a row, weather here has been a challenge.  Last weekend was 14″ of snow and now this weekend starting temperatures this morning of -12 degrees. Thought the perfect stamp set to break out was the Happy Place. Stamp set is teamed with the 2024-2026 In-Color card stock and inks. For each card “Happy”… Read More: Hope for warmer weather! »

Today I thought I would share the cards that inspired two of my Sunday Stampers cards. First up, the Fun Fold Easel card featuring the Hobby Haven Designer Series Paper. Color combination is Pecan Pie with Coastal Cabana and Basic Beige. This view of the card shows the easel part decorated. The punch outs from the Hobby Haven… Read More: Inspiration – Sunday Stampers »

Today is my favorite day of the year, my birthday! I’m think about what my husband will be getting me for dinner tonight, I’m thinking pizza, a favorite of mine! Along with my birthday, it’s my good friend Cindy, along with Erin, the daughter of another good friend of mine Linda.  Apparently, a lot of special people were… Read More: Happy Birthday ! ! ! »

Happy Sunday, sharing the cards my Sunday Stampers will be making today! Featured products: Reason to Celebrate Stamp Set – #166905 – $20 (new mini catalog) Prayers & Promises Stamp Set – #167014 – $20 (new mini catalog) Celebrate Together Two-Tone Cardstock – #166653 – $12 Mixed Up Patterns 12” x 12” Designer Series Paper – #166992 –… Read More: Sunday Stampers Jan. 2026 »