Happy Memorial Day!  Hope you take time today to reflect on the meaning of the day. In the United States it’s a day for remembering personnel who have died while serving in active military service.  People do this by flying flags, wearing red, white and blue, hold parades, wreath laying and services.   I’ve put together a card… Read More: Remembering . . . »

Hope you are enjoying the holiday weekend! Today’s card was fun to color using the Blessings of Home Stamp set, part of the Blessings of Home Bundle. The card is a Basic Gray card base 4¼” x 5½”, with a 4″ x 11″ piece of Heart & Home Designer Series Paper, scored at 5½” and adhered to the… Read More: Blessings of Home »

With all the excitement of the new annual catalog, we just might forget about the January – June 2022 Mini Catalog. Today I’m featuring two cards featuring products from the New Horizon Collection from that catalog. Products in the collection used for cards: On the Horizon Bundle On the Horizon Cling Mount Stamp Set Horizon Dies New Horizon… Read More: New Horizon Collection »

The January–June 2022 Mini Catalog will be retiring soon! It’s always bittersweet to see a classic Stampin’ Up! catalog take a trip to retirement. But, we’re looking forward to all the new products on their way—and we hope you are, too! Stock up on your favorite products before they’re gone for good! Save up to 50% on essential… Read More: Jan-Jun 2022 Last Chance List »

Today I’m sharing with you the card I’ve made for my nephew Jake for his birthday!  The Brewed for You Bundle is perfect for him! Featured products: Brewed for You Bundle Stylish Shapes Dies Vellum Card stock 2022-2024 In-Color 6″ x 6″ Designer Paper, unfortunately this paper is unavailable right now. The Tea Boutique 6″ x 6″ Designer… Read More: Brewed for You! »

Last Sunday my stampers used the Wild & Sweet Cling Mount Stamp set for one of the cards. While my card featured the Panda from the stamp set, today I have the koala and raccoon for you. First up is “Kenny” koala, it’s fun to name the images! The mat for the image is done using the new… Read More: Wild & Sweet Stamp Set »

Today I have a few more samples for you of cards made with blowing bubbles for the background and my first fun fold vertical pop-out card. Featured stamp sets: Good Feelings (Annual Catalog) In the Moment (Annual Catalog) Happy & Heartfelt (January – June 2022 Mini Catalog) First up is a bubble card starting with Blushing Bride re-inker,… Read More: Additional samples »

Happy Sunday!  Today I’m sharing with you the cards my Sunday Stampers will be making, using new Annual Catalog stamp sets! First up is a card using “bubbles” to create the background on Shimmery White card stock.  This should be fun to make and any color of reinker can be used! Stamp set is the new Good Feelings… Read More: May 2022 Sunday Stamper Cards »

Here are two more cards featuring the Tea Boutique 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper. Both cards use Garden Green card stock card bases. First up is a gate fold card with a “Jar of Flowers” for the focal image. I’ve added some vellum card stock bough punch pieces and the grid die cut from the Chic Dies… Read More: Like flowers? check out these cards . . . »

One of my favorite designer series papers in the new annual catalog is the Tea Boutique 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper.  While I did not buy the coordinating bundle Cup of Tea, the beautiful paper can be used for numerous projects. The paper has a designer mix of watercolor and hand-drawn imagery that would be at home… Read More: Tea Boutique Designer Series Paper »

Happy Tuesday, hope you are doing well. It’s a beautiful sunny day here. Today I have two cards that I’ve water colored the images, stamping the images using different ink for different looks.  Both cards use Shimmery White card stock, if desired you can use watercolor paper, Basic White may pill and is not suggested. First: the image… Read More: Watercolor “without” lines »

Today the new 2022-2023 Annual Catalog goes live, what an exciting day! There are so many wonderful new products in the catalog, not to mention the new 2022-2024 In-Colors! Here is a card I’ve made using the new Sun Prints Suite Collection, item 158805 – $76.75. The card uses designer series paper as the base. Here is a… Read More: 2022-2023 Annual Catalog Live today! »

Tuesday the Stampin’ Up!’s 2022 Annual Catalog will be live and ready for your order. How exciting is that? If you’ve received your 2022 Annual Catalog, then I know you’ve been studying the pages and making your wish list. I want to remind you of all the products that will go away at the end of Monday, May… Read More: Promotions ending tomorrow May 2nd »

Today I have three more cards for you featuring the Waves of the Ocean 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper, which is available until May 2nd. Designer Series Paper is great for backgrounds when you want to mass produce cards for any occasion. I’ve made three birthday cards to show you. First is a card using the Friends… Read More: Waves of the Ocean DSP »

Good morning and Happy Friday!  Today I’m sharing the cards from the 3rd challenge of the online creativity retreat I’m participating in.  The challenge was a one sheet wonder, were they provided how to cut a 6″ x 6″ piece of designer paper and make 5 cards. I’ve used Waves of the Ocean 12″ x 12″ Designer Series… Read More: One Sheet Wonder with DSP »

It’s been a while since I’ve posted, so I thought I would explain. First, I was on vacation, Friday – Monday with big plans for crafting and blog writing then the weather decided to be in the mid 80’s and sunny – well, I just had to spend time outside.  Then about Sunday afternoon with all the grass… Read More: Hello Ladybug »

For the second challenge card for my online creativity retreat the challenge was no Basic White or Very Vanilla card stock. At first, I had no idea what to do, then all of a sudden inspiration hit! Here is what makes up the card: Daisy Garden Background Stamp Crumb Cake Card Stock Base Crumb Cake Ink Vellum Card… Read More: No Basic White or Very Vanilla »

Today, April 21st is the day to stock up on supplies or get those last chance items you want! Anyone that places an order today that qualifies for free shipping will receive from me a package of embellishments from the new Annual Catalog that starts May 3rd. Please use Current Shopping code: E4DNNP3J, shopping link, click here. Thank… Read More: Free Shipping Day! »

Create magic with the NEW 2022–2024 In Colors with this Paper Pumpkin kit! With vivid pops of green and red and a range of blues, these colors are perfect for fun festivities. Send your best wishes or happy moments with the large bold lettering and gorgeous gold foil details. Plus, you can also send gift cards with the… Read More: Celebrating In Color & Golden Voucher! »

Time for you to stock up and save on your favorite Stampin’ Up! products! What’s the big occasion? On April 21st only, we are offering FREE shipping on orders subtotaling $75 USD or more. This incredible deal lasts for 24 hours only!  This is a great time to stock up on your paper crafting basics, last chance and… Read More: Free Shipping – April 21, 2022 »

Happy Monday, hope you had a good weekend. It was so nice to see family on Easter, something I’ve missed the last couple years. I’m participating in an online creativity retreat, we were challenged to make a card with using shades of the same color and I picked blue. Color choices: Night of Navy (mat) Pacific Point (mat… Read More: Good Feelings – Sneak Peek »

It’s a beautiful warm and sunny day here in Western Pennsylvania and it made me dream of the beach. Thought I would pull out the Paradise Palm Bundle from the January – June 2022 catalog and make a couple cards. About the bundle: A relaxing island getaway is always within reach when you craft with this Paradise Palms… Read More: Paradise Palm Bundle »

Happy Monday, hope everyone had a good weekend.  Today I’m sharing the cards my Sunday Stampers created yesterday.  There was a theme to this month’s cards – use up my stash of designer series paper. Featured Products: Daffodil Daydream Bundle – #157795 Happy & Heartfelt Stamp Set – #158006 – $24.00 First up is a card made with… Read More: April Sunday Stampers Cards »

Today features the All Things Fabulous Stamp Set and Fabulous Floral Dies for a Double Panel Card. Stamp extravagantly beautiful floral fantasies with the All Things Fabulous Stamp Set. To create blossoms with Two-Step Stampin’, stamp the largest image in the lightest color of ink. Then stamp the detailed images in progressively darker colors. I’ve used the same… Read More: All Things Fabulous »

Today features the retiring stamp set – Queen Anne’s Lace. Celebrate, support, and thank your loved ones with a handcrafted card made using the elegant Queen Anne’s Lace Stamp Set. Queen Anne’s Lace is loved around the world and features prominently in late summer wildflower bouquets. To create depth and dimension with your flower image using Two-Step Stampin’,… Read More: Queen Anne’s Lace »

Today, features the Art in Bloom Bundle includes the Art in Bloom Stamp Set and the Bloom Hybrid Embossing Folder. Build your own flower garden with the Art in Bloom Stamp Set. Stamp the delicate floral images on card fronts to create your own handmade cards. Stamp the line art images first, then stamp with the solid washed… Read More: Art in Bloom Bundle »

Today I’m featuring a collage card using the retiring Tasteful Touches Stamp set and 2020-2022 In-Colors. Retiring 2020-2022 In-Colors: Magenta Madness Misty Moonlight Bumblebee Just Jade Cinnamon Cider To make the card I started by stamping the three largest images three times each. Next, added one image with Cinnamon Cider then stamped the final image numerous times, including… Read More: Retiring 2020-2022 In-Colors »

When the new annual catalog goes live May 3, 2022, bundles from retiring annual catalog retire or move to separate product pricing.  One of the bundles is Artistically Inked, you can still purchase the stamp set and dies separate, but not as a bundle with the 10% discount. Featured Products: Artistically Inked Bundle Expressions in Ink 12″ x… Read More: Artistically Inked Bundle »

Today is the last day of the Savings are in Bloom! Promotion. Details: The Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine will be available for purchase at a 20% discount. A number of select stamp-and-die bundles compatible with the Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine will also be available for purchase at a 20% discount off the full retail… Read More: Savings are in Bloom ends today »