Hope you are having a good weekend. Today’s card uses a 5½” x 8½” piece of embossed card stock for the card base. How did I do that you ask? Well, Stampin’ Up! has a couple embossing folders that measure 6″ x 8½”. My card features the So Swirly Embossing Folder and there also is the Dotted Circles… Read More: So Swirly Embossed Card »
Happy Friday, I’m on my third day of vacation, enjoying daily time in the pool, crafting and making some great meals on my Blackstone Griddle. Early this month, my favorite and wonderful niece Maya graduated from Virginia Tech and today’s I’m sharing her card with you. It’s a fun fold, tied with Pretty Peacock & Gold ribbon. Main… Read More: Congratulations to Maya! »
This past Sunday one of the cards my Sunday Stampers made used the Mediterranean Suite of products. Today I thought I would share two more ideas based on cards from the catalog. First card features Pumpkin Pie and Peach Pie card stock, 3/4″ strips of designer series paper, stamped image and a greeting. Large image was stamped using… Read More: Mediterranean Blooms Suite »
Have a wish list from the new catalog? Need to stock up on crafting essentials? Then, get ready for a spectacular limited time offer so you can shop and save on your qualifying order! Shop on May 21st and get all the products you love while saving on shipping costs! Orders of $75 or more before tax and… Read More: Free Shipping Tuesday May 21st »
Happy Sunday, my Sunday Stampers will be meeting! We will be using Shimmery Embossing Paste of a couple of the cards. Featured Products this Month: Designer Tags Dies – (Online Exclusive) Country Woods 12” x 12” Designer Series Paper Shimmery White Embossing Paste & Palette Knives Mediterranean Blooms 12” x 12” Designer Series Paper Citrus Blooms Bundle Take… Read More: May Sunday Stamper Cards »
How about something fun and different. At the Dollar Tree the other day, I saw these Post It Notes and noticed how they matched the new In-Colors of Pretty in Pink and Shy Shamrock, so I just had to buy them. There were also some small pens and thought they would be perfect together. Here’s the Shy Shamrock version… Read More: Post It Note holder »
Happy Wednesday, hope you are having a good week. Today I’m featuring products from the Take to the Sky Suite. Great for the traveler or someone who is a pilot! Suite includes: Adventurous Sky Bundle (stamp set and dies) Take to the Sky 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper Industrial Trinkets Card base is Smoky Slate card stock… Read More: Take to the Sky Card »
During the demonstrator preorder period I mainly ordered all the new In-Color items and a few other products. While I wait for new order to arrive, I thought I’d share a card made with two of the Online Exclusives. Card is made with the following products: Pets & More Photopolymer Reversible Stamp Set Filled with Fun Bundle (wagon)… Read More: Wagon of Pets Filled with Fun! »
Happy Tuesday! Have a fun watercolor technique based on a sample from Stampin’ Up! for you to try. Here is what I did: 1/2 sheet of Fluid 100 Watercolor paper, with 3 strips of masking paper 3/4″ wide added to create four sections. Water painters used to add Summer Splash and Coastal Cabana ink for a watercolor wash,… Read More: Watercolor Idea to try . . . »
Today I wanted to introduce you to the new “Mix & Match” items, products that work together to make your crafting experience easy. Start with the card base of your choice and customize with the ephemera of your choice. Ephemera package choices include individual packs of words, images, flowers, label & layer items. There is even the Simply… Read More: Mix & Match Items! »
Yesterday the new catalog went live on the Stampin’ Up! website. Today I thought I would introduce you to each of the new 2024-2026 In Colors. The colors are bright and cheerful, perfect for all projects. At the bottom of the post is a Color Coach you can download. The Color Coach provides color combinations for all Stampin’… Read More: Introducing 2024-26 In Colors »
Exciting News! Between May 1–31 2024, anyone who becomes a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator will receive four 2024–2026 In Color products in their Starter Kit for FREE! That’s a $82 value! New demonstrators will receive the following products in their Starter Kit at no additional cost: 2024–2026 In Color Classic Stampin’ Pad Bundle 2024–2026 In Color Assorted 8-1/2″ x… Read More: May 2024 Starter Kit Special »
Today’s the day, the new Stampin’ Up! Catalog is live! Click on the image above to go directly to my online store to check out all the new products! Here’s a look at the new 2024-2026 In-Colors, all so bright and lively! Download the new Color Coach that includes the new In-Colors and Basic Beige! 2024 Stampin’… Read More: 2024-2025 Annual Catalog! »
Hope you all had a good weekend; I enjoyed a four-day weekend! Have another fun fold card for you today. While I’ve used the retiring 2022-2024 In-Colors for the first card any designer series paper and coordinating colors would work wonderfully. Start with a card base 4¼” x 5½”, add strips ¾” x 5¼” of designer paper added… Read More: Rock & Roll Fun Fold Card »
Happy Saturday! Today I have another sneak peek for you from the new catalog going live May 1st! Featured product is the Layers of Beauty Bundle, item 163519 – $56.50. This bundle includes the Layers of Beauty stamp set, dies and masks. This new bundle is roses and has a die that can cut out the larger flower… Read More: Layers of Beauty Sneak Peek »
Hey, it’s a Fun Fold Friday with a Double Flap Fun Fold Card. Here are measurements for the card: Card Stock Base – 4¼” x 5½” Mat layer card stock – 4″ x 5¼” Designer Series Paper – 3¾” x 5″ Card on the left side – card stock 4¼” x 3¾” – scored at 2¾” on the… Read More: Double Flap Fun Fold Card »
Reminder, only have one week left to take up to 60% of the Last Chance Product list, along with Clearance Rack Update, while supplies last. Here are some of my favorite cards using these products: Thank you for taking the time to stop by today, hope these projects have inspired you to try paper crafting. When… Read More: One week left Last Chance List . . . »
Looking to use up some of your designer series paper? Then today’s card is for you. I’m featuring the Delightfully Eclectic Designer Series Paper along with the Super Cool Stamp Photopolymer Stamp Set. Card specifics: Night of Navy card stock base – 4¼” x 5½” Designer Series Paper – 5¼” x 12″, scored at 2″ – 4″ –… Read More: Diamond Gate Fold Card »
Happy Sneak Peek Saturday! While I’m enjoying an online crafting event, I thought I would share a card made with some products available May 1, 2024 in the new Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalog. Upcoming Products Include: Seaside Wishes Bundle – #163498 – $53.00 (stamp set, hybrid embossing folder and dies) Summer Splash card stock – #163797 – $11.50… Read More: Seaside Wishes Bundle – Sneak Peek »
Do you keep packages of die cuts, or other bits and pieces to use on future projects? Well, today’s card featuring the Garden Meadow Bundle and Meandering Meadows 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper and uses up my bits and pieces from this bundle. Specifics about the card: Blueberry Bushel card base Card front covered completely with designer… Read More: Garden Meadow Bundle »
Who doesn’t like an ice cream cone? Whether it’s chocolate, vanilla, swirl or any favor, with the Ice Cream Swirl Bundle make the cone of your choice! Get everything you need to create your own ice cream-shaped card that opens from the bottom. This bundle has it all: the ice cream, the toppings, sweet sentiments, and a cone… Read More: Ice Cream Swirl Bundle »
How’s your weekend going? So far so good with mine. Today my Sunday Stampers are meeting and here are the cards the ladies will be making. Featured Products this Month: Filled with Happiness Photopolymer Stamp Set – (retiring) Modern Oval Punch (not currently available, not retiring) Perennial Lavender Designer Series Paper – (not retiring) Filled with Fun Bundle… Read More: April Sunday Stampers »
Delightfully Eclectic 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper – where you purchase this paper or received it during Sale-a-bration as one of your selections, I have two card idea’s for you today. You can never have too much patterned paper. With Delightfully Eclectic, you’ll always have plenty on hand. This extra-generous stack of paper has designs you can… Read More: Delightfully Eclectic DSP »
Today I’m featuring the Hello Ladybug Photopolymer Stamp Set and Ladybug Builder Punch, both items retire at the end of the month. The punch is now 40% off and $13.20. While I’ve teamed the stamp set with some of the retiring In-Colors, Sweet Sorbet, Tahitian Tide and Parakeet Party, any three-color combination works! I’m thinking monochromatic blues or… Read More: Hello Ladybug! »
Today the Last Chance Product Sale Starts. There are some really good deals, with savings up to 60%. There are 72 products with 50% – 60% savings from the annual catalog. This includes stamp sets, dies, punches, designer series paper and other items. Download the excel files below and filter to see the savings. Download: 2023 – 2024… Read More: Last Change Sale Starts Today! »
Today I’m featuring the Sweet Citrus Hybrid Embossing Folder. The 3D embossing folder features detailed citrus fruit in a modern design style alongside neutral botanical leaves. Use a die on regular cardstock for a simple look, or use directly on the embossed image for a professional piece of paper crafting. One folder and 7 dies are included. Folder… Read More: Sweet Citrus Hybrid Folder »
Happy Friday! Any special plans for the weekend? I’ll be working on my projects for the April Sunday Stampers gathering. Today I’m featuring the Sweet Songbirds Photopolymer Stamp Set and Songbird Builder Punch. For my card, I’ve used a Mossy Meadow card stock base and added designer paper to cover the front panel. I’ve even used it on… Read More: Songbird Stamp Set & Punch »
Today I’m featuring the Earthen Elegance Suite. The suite includes the Earthen Elegance Bundle and designer series paper along with the Natural 1/4″ (6.4 mm) Wavy Trim. Naturally a Z Fold card is perfect for featuring this pattern of the Earthen Elegance 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper. Here’s the back of the card and envelope. When using… Read More: Earthen Elegance Suite »
Happy April 1st! This month I’ll be featuring some of the retiring Stampin’ Up! Stamp Sets, Die and Bundles. As a reminder, the Last Chance Sale starts Tuesday, April 9th! First up is the Zoo Crew Suite, featuring the Zany Zoo Bundle and Zoo Crew 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper. First up are two Z Fun Fold… Read More: Zoo Crew Suite Collection »
For those of you celebrating today, I wanted to wish you a Happy Easter! 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 @thomas_karen_309 and… Read More: Happy Easter! »