Category Archives: SU Make a Card

Hope you had a nice 4th of July weekend, while I hoped to spend more time crafting, with temperature 90+ degrees, I spent a minimum of 6 hours per day in the pool, each day starting by 11am. I’d be in for about 2 hours, then in the house for a little bit before going back in the… Read More: Just Jade Jar of Flowers »

Happy July 4th!  Any special plans today?  We will keeping an eye on our dog Nitro today/tonight, he really does not like fireworks and with no official celebrations we figure there will be lots of home displays and he really does not like the loud noises, we even have a prescription sedative to help keep him calm we… Read More: Happy July 4th! »

Stampin’ Up! has brought bring back Bonus Days – For every $50 USD you spend between July 1st and August 3rd 2020 (before shipping and tax), you earn a $5 USD Bonus Days coupon code that can be redeemed August 4 -31, 2020, just in time for the new Fall/Winter Mini Catalog.     Now is a good… Read More: Bonus Days are here !!! »

Looking for some fun crafting each month? Then Paper Pumpkin may just be for you. With a Paper Pumpkin subscription you receive an “Orange Pumpkin” box each month with a fun new craft. Some months are cards, other are projects like goodie bags, treat holders, always something fun. Each month your kit includes a stamp set and all the… Read More: Summer Nights Paper Pumpkin & Add-on »

Happy July, today starts Bonus Days at Stampin’ Up!  For every $50 USD you spend between July 1st and August 3rd 2020 (before shipping and tax), you earn a $5 USD Bonus Days coupon code that can be redeemed 4–31 August 2020.  You need to have a valid email address with Stampin’ Up! to receive the coupon code,… Read More: Background = 1″ strips of DSP & Bonus Days! »

If you are a Hallmark Movie Fan you know what today, Monday June 29th is – it’s the first day of Christmas movies as part of Christmas in July! Starting at 5pm EST on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries are Christmas movies, starting with The Mistletoe Inn for Christmas in July. So today’s card features one of the holiday… Read More: Are you a Hallmark Movie Fan? »

The month of June has two celebrations, my favorite (and only) niece Maya graduates from Scotch Plains Fanwood High School in New Jersey and my sister-in-law Diane has a birthday. Today I’m sharing with you the cards I sent to them. First up is the graduation card for Maya, featuring the Celebrate Sunflower Bundle teamed up with the… Read More: June Celebrations! »

How about some fun and cheerful cards for kids of any age from 1 to 100! Today I’m show casing the stamp set “Zany Zebras” – Adorable zebras and brush script greetings come together in the Zany Zebras Stamp Set. It’s all you need for birthday cards and more! There are 11 cling stamps in the set. My first… Read More: Zany Zebras ! ! ! »

Today I have a fun card for you I put together after staring at some 2″ squares of designer series paper from the Flowers for Every Season pack. Here’s what I did: Cut the 2″ squares in half, to 1″ x 2″ strips Adhere strips of designer paper to a 4¼” x 5½” piece of coordinating card stock… Read More: Perfect card for quilt lovers! »

Ever hear of or see a Box Card – well that’s what I have for you today, it’s card with a box attached. I’ve seen other people create this project and their card was 5.5″ tall, mine is 4.25″ tall and the card portion is 4.25″x 5″ and made from a piece of 4.25″ x 12″ x 12″… Read More: Ever hear of a Box Card combo? »

Today I’m featuring two more cards made with the Forever Fern Stamp set using a technique I’m calling simply the “Water Technique”. Here are the first two cards I’ve made using this technique, one is in Night of Navy with Bermuda Bay and the other is Granny Apple Green, both are matted on Gold Foil with Gold Foil… Read More: “Water” Technique with Forever Fern »

This past weekend when my Sunday Stampers met we used products from the Forever Greenery Suite to make two of our cards, the Forever Fern Bundle was very popular with the ladies. The images, which are “distinktive” are so detailed and beautiful, teamed up with the coordinating dies – it’s a must have! Below I thought I would… Read More: Forever Greenery Suite »

Celebrate the magic of summer nights with the Summer Nights Paper Pumpkin Kit! In this exclusive fun-filled kit, you’ll unbox enough supplies to create nine postcard-style cards, coordinating envelopes, and die-cut tealight bags. What’s even more spectacular about July’s kit is the add-on you can purchase along with it! The Summer Nights Add-On includes 24 card bases and… Read More: Summer Nights by Paper Pumpkin »

Happy Sunday, hope you are doing well. Today is an exciting day,  some of my Sunday Stampers are getting together this morning with me to make some cards. It’s been 3 months since we where last together and it’s nice knowing we will be together again.  Some ladies are still choosing not to attend and that’s fine as… Read More: June 2020 Sunday Stampers »

Happy Wednesday, hope your week is going well. Today I have two cards to share with you featuring products from the Playful Pets Suite which features both cats & dogs!  The Pampered Pets Bundle features the Pampered Pets Stamp Sets, 11 cling stamps that are whimsical cats and dogs along with the Pets Dies, 5 – two dogs… Read More: Dogs & cats, oh my! »

Today I thought I would share with you some of the Stampin’ Up! video’s featuring some of the new products in the 2020-2021 Annual Catalog. 2020 – 2021 Annual Catalog:   New Seal & Seal+ Adhesive:   Artistry Blooms Suite:   Peony Garden Suite:   World of Good Suite:   Thank you for taking the time to stop… Read More: Stampin’ Up! Video’s »

Let me introduce you to the new 2020-2022 In-Colors. Cinnamon Cider: Just Jade: Bumblebee: Magenta Madness: Misty Moonlight: These colors come in the following coordinating products: 8½” x 11″ Card stock packages (individual & variety) 12″ x 12″ Variety card stock package Classic Stampin’ Ink Stamp Pad Classic Stampin’ Ink Refill Designer Series Paper Combo Pack 2020-2022 In-Color… Read More: Welcome to the 2020 – 2022 In-Colors »

Today is the day!  The new Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalog is live! The launch of a new catalog is always exciting, but what it ever better is amazing promotions!  Between June 3 – 30, 2020 all orders over $250 USD earn an additional $25 in Stampin’ Rewards. Orders over $150 start to earn a % of total purchase (before… Read More: It’s Here ! »

While looking for an idea for my niece’s graduation card this past weekend, I came across a card made with designer series paper that includes an attached gift card holder. Now the gift card holder could hold cash, business card or anything that fits in the opening. For the card I created I’ve used the Ornate Garden Suite… Read More: Need a card and gift card holder? then I have… »

This week it’s been hot & humid, perfect for my first pool time of the year and for making cards using the Timeless Tropical Stamp set and coordinating In the Tropics Dies. I’ve paired these products with the Tropical Oasis Designer Series Paper to make a pocket folder and three cards, including a shutter card. Below is a… Read More: Hot & Humid = Timeless Tropical »

Today in the United States is Memorial Day.  Memorial Day commemorates the men and women who died while in the military service of their country, particularly those who died in battle or as a result of wounds sustained in battle. The purpose of Memorial Day is to memorialize the veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.… Read More: Red, White & Blue »

In reviewing all my stamp sets while removing the “retiring” sets to their new home, a box under the bed, I came across Abstract Impressions Photopolymer Stamp Set and the coordinating Springtime Impression Dies.  When this stamp set came out I used it quite a bit, any color combinations works and it’s fun to stamp with, so I… Read More: Retiring Favorite »

How many of you have 1″ strips of designer paper laying around? Come on, I know you do and even if you don’t you can always cut some.  Today are two simple card layouts using 1″ strips of designer paper. I started with 1″ x 6″ strips, adhered them to scraps of card stock and cut the final… Read More: What can you do with 1″ scraps? »

Over the weekend I looked through some of my older cards and came across a fun fold card and thought I would use some of the retiring Birthday Bonanza Designer Series Paper to make a few cards using the design. While today’s card may be more kid themed, remember we are all kids at heart! Here’s a front… Read More: Birthday Fun Fold Card »

One of my favorite stamp sets “Witty-Cisms” from the 2020 Mini Catalog is retiring.  This stamp set helps you celebrate all occasions with a witty quip. This is a one-stop rubber stamp set that includes a range of reasons to celebrate birthday, baby, graduation and retirement. The Witty-Cisms stamp set includes playful greetings and silly puns.  Open line-art… Read More: Witty-Cisms, one of my favorite stamp sets »

This exclusive Sara-inspired Paper Pumpkin kit is here to help you #sharesunshine. It includes supplies for eight handmade cards and is specially designed to help you create a box full of cheer. Once you’ve made all the cards, use any leftover pieces to decorate the box. Fill it with yellow goodies, add the included adhesive label, address it… Read More: June 2020 Paper Pumpkin »

Happy Anniversary to Mike & Diane! Thought I would share with you today the card I sent to my brother & sister-in-law to celebrate their anniversary.  The card features the photopolymer stamp sets Beautiful Friendship for the images and retiring Beautiful Bouquet for the sentiment. The names of the stamps sets are perfect for an anniversary card. I’ve… Read More: Happy Anniversary! »