Happy Thanksgiving! Hopefully you are getting to spend time with family or friends this year. Thanksgiving Day is national holiday in the United States celebrating the harvest and other blessings of the past year. The holiday is particularly rich in legend and symbolism. Most people stay with tradition for their meal which includes turkey, bread stuffing, potatoes, cranberries,… Read More: Happy Thanksgiving »
The July–December 2022 Mini Catalog will be retiring soon! It’s always bittersweet to see a classic Stampin’ Up! catalog take a trip to retirement. But I am looking forward to all the new products on their way and hope you are, too! Stock up on your favorite products before they’re gone for good! Save up to 60% on… Read More: Starting Dec 1st – Last Chance Products »
On November 12th while attending the demonstrator event Onstage Local in Pittsburgh (like a one-day convention) we received a few new stamp sets and today I’m sharing a few cards made with them. We received three stamp sets and I’m using two of them today. Hand-Drawn Dots Stamp (cling mount background) – #160508 – $19.00 Beautifully Happy Photopolymer… Read More: Sneak Peek – new stamp sets »
On Sunday one of the cards my Sunday Stampers made was a pocket card. I really enjoyed making these cards and thought I would share three additional cards I created. These are great for Christmas, birthdays, graduations or any occasion! These cards are perfect for using up some of your designer series paper! Card 1 features the Boughs… Read More: Additional Pocket cards . . . »
Create more by spending less during the Seasonal Sale! Between now and November 18, 2022, select products from the 2022–2023 Annual Catalog will be on sale with the following discounts: 10% off all punches 15% of all stamps (Host stamp sets are not included in this sale) 20% off all dies 20% off all embossing folders 20% off all… Read More: Seasonal Sale reminder »
My second post for the day, in case you are not on my mailing list. Stampin’ Up! is having it’s Seasonal Sale November 15 – 18, 2022. Select products from the 2022–2023 Annual Catalog will be on sale for four days only! Here is the list of product discounts, start your list today! 10% off all punches 15%… Read More: Seasonal Sale coming Nov. 15-18, 2022 »
Yesterday at Onstage was so much fun, and today I’m gathering with my Sunday Stampers for three wonderful cards. First up is a pocket card featuring products from the new Fitting Florets Collection of Products. Fitting Florets Bundle (stamp set & dies) – will also be in the new Jan-June 2023 Mini Catalog Framed & Festive Cling Stamp… Read More: November Sunday Stamper Projects »
Happy Saturday! Today I’m at Stampin’ Up! Onstage here is Pittsburgh, it’s the first live event since 2019 for all demonstrator’s and I’m really excited to be going! I’m just so glad Pittsburgh was one of the cities in US this one day event is being held in. We will get to see the new January – June… Read More: Onstage Swap Card »
Looking for a quick and easy gift? Today’s post is for you! I’ve made four cards using the same layout, putting them in a Kraft Gift Box with envelopes, tying with some Gold Ribbon anding a gift tag and one gift done. Think of all the gifts you can make. Card specifics: Thick Basic White Card Base Mat… Read More: Season of Chic – Easy Layout for Gift »
Today I wanted to show you the Fond of Autumn bundle is not just for fall, First up I thought I would share a fall card due to the colors used on the images. For the mat I used the die that cuts out an image on opposite corners and add the focal image in the center. Additional… Read More: Fond of Autumn – variation »
Thought I would share a few more cards featuring the Fitting Florets Collection. Brochure of all the items in the collection is at the end of today’s post. First up is a card featuring Polished Pink and Soft Succulent die cuts on a Blushing Bride card base with designer series paper mat. The flowers on the card are… Read More: Fitting Florets Collection – part 2 »
Happy Saturday! Any interesting plans? My day starts with a haircut, manicure and pedicure then ends with a Night at the Races Charity Event. Today I’m featuring cards made with the Trees for Sale Photopolymer Stamp Set. This set offers amazing versatility with just a simple switch of colors—make your lot more traditional with a nature-inspired color combination,… Read More: Trees for Sale, not just for Christmas »
Introducing the Fitting Florets Collection Add just the right touch of elegance to any occasion, including Christmas and seasonal celebrations, with the sweet Fitting Florets Collection. From color schemes to sentiments and embellishments to dies, these unique products blend together so that your cards and crafts fit whatever occasion you might need. Send birthday wishes, express your gratitude,… Read More: Fitting Florets Collection »
Happy Halloween! I’m looking forward to seeing all the cute little kids out tonight trick or treating. I have special bags for a few of the neighbor kids and pretzel packages for the rest! What are you giving out tonight? Hope you enjoy today’s card! I’m using the following products to create the card: Alphabest Bundle – for… Read More: Happy Halloween! »
Happy Saturday! How is the weather where you are? It’s beautiful here – sunny and low 60’s! Today I have a fun card for you featuring the Art Gallery Stamp set and the Basic Border Dies. I’ve started with a standard card base (5½” x 8½”, scored at 4¼”) of Thick Basic White card stock. Using one of… Read More: Art Gallery Stamp Set »
Happy Thursday, today I’m featuring three cards made with the Ringed with Nature Bundle. When stamping with Photopolymer stamps it helps to use a Stampin’ Pierce Mat under your card stock. The mat helps gives you get even pressure and ink coverage with detailed or background stamps. My first card features a Balmy Blue circle with Crumb Cake… Read More: Ringed with Nature Bundle »
Merry Christmas in October 2022 Today I’m sharing with you a set of projects for Christmas, including cards, tags and gift card holders. Featured Products: Celebrate with Tags Bundle Boughs of Holly 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper Painted Christmas 12” x 12” Designer Series Paper Festive Foils 12” x 12” Specialty Paper Christmas to Remember Stamp Set… Read More: Christmas in October 2022 »
So last Sunday I die cut a bunch of “crackers” for my Sunday Stampers to put together and fill with candy, today I thought I would share what I did with all the diamond die cuts from the cracker die. Create fun treat packaging with the Cracker & Treat Box Dies. The set of dies includes the box,… Read More: Cracker Card »
Happy Friday Eve! It’s a cold day here today (low 30’s) but they say we will hit 70 this weekend! Bring on the weekend! Today I’m sharing with you my version of Mystery Card Stamping from the online retreat I participated in. I’m featuring the Lovely Linen 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper and the Framed Florets Photopolymer… Read More: Mystery Card »
Just a quick post to let you know the clearance rack has been updated. Here are a few projects from prior posts made with some of the products. Blackberry Beauty 12″ x 12″ Specialty Designer Series Paper: Sweet Stockings 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper. Finally, Whimsy & Wonder 12″ x 12″ Specialty Designer Series Paper. Thank you… Read More: Clearance Rack Updated! »
Happy Tuesday, hope you had a nice weekend and that your week is off to a good start. Over the weekend I participated in a Creative Retreat and one of the challenges was to make a Black & White card – let’s just say this was harder than I thought. I really wanted to add a pop of… Read More: Black & White cards »
When autumn rolls around, do you start thinking about cozy Christmas crafting projects? This November, Paper Pumpkin delivers this and more with its one-of-a-kind, holiday-themed crafting experience. This festive kit includes 12 fun, sparkly gift tags and (as always!) an exclusive stamp set—plus everything you need for a successful holiday crafting experience. Need unique Christmas packaging to round… Read More: From the North Pole »
Happy Sunday, hope you are having a good weekend. Today my Sunday Stampers will be meeting with the theme of Christmas. We will be making a Z-Fold card, tags and a gift card holder. Featured Products this Month: Celebrate with Tags Bundle (cling mount stamps and dies) Simply Elegant Trim Leaves of Holly Bundle (photopolymer stamps and dies)… Read More: October Sunday Stampers »
Tomorrow my Sunday Stampers will be using the Celebrate with Tags Bundle to create tags and a gift card/money holder. Today I thought I would share a project that uses both the tag & holder together. Here is what is included in the Celebrate with Tags Bundle, item #159867 – $55.75 USD I’ve started with a standard 5½”… Read More: Celebrate with Tags »
Today I’m using a stamp set with coordinating dies from the annual catalog to create a Christmas card for you. Mountain Air Stamp Set is reversible stamps you can use to create a striking outdoor scene. One side features a silhouette, and the other side is a detailed image. With this set, you can add any greeting to… Read More: Mountain Air »
Today I want to tell you about the October 2022 join Stampin’ Up! offer along with the Fitting Florets Collection introduced during World Card Making Day. This collection of new products, available to demonstrators now and to everyone from November 1, 2022 – January 4, 2023. October is a fabulous time to join Stampin’ Up! New team members… Read More: Fitting Florets & Join Stampin’ Up! Offer »
So far, we have had three challenges for my online card retreat. Today I’m sharing the Pocket Card Challenge. This has been my favorite so far and I’ve made four of them. I’m only sharing the Halloween card with you today. I’ve teamed the Spooky Treats Paper Pumpkin Kit stamp set with the Celebrate Everything 12″ x 12″… Read More: Spooky Treats Halloween »
Happy Saturday, hope your weekend is starting out good. We went to BJ’s warehouse this morning, came home, did some chores, and now we are sitting back relaxing enjoying the sunny day! Today I have two cards I’ve made for an online card retreat challenge, a slim line card. Even though I printed the measurements for some strange… Read More: Slim Line card challenge »
Today I’m sharing cards made with products from the Texture Chic Suite. The Season of Chic Bundle includes the Season of Chic 17-piece photopolymer stamp set and 19-piece Chic Dies. Put these dies and stamps together to create a texture extravaganza! It’s a fun flurry of seasonal images you can layer to make all-season cards and other projects.… Read More: Texture Chic Suite »
Get ready for the latest addition to the Kits Collection by Stampin’ Up! Available October 4, 2022 The Birthday Card Organizer Kit has everything you need to plan ahead and never forget another birthday again! Item # 161056 – $25 USD Kit details: Kit includes one 8″ x 10″ monthly planner with space to record birthdays each month… Read More: New Birthday Card Organizer Kit »