Last week I shared a few cards using the Hydrangea Haven Bundle and today I have a few additional samples. Additional products used: Forever Gold Laser Cut Specialty Paper Buffalo Check Background Stamp Champagne Rhinestones Blue Adhesive Backed Gems Just love Seaside Spray, I sure will miss this color. How about the Buffalo Check background stamp to create… Read More: Hydrangea Card Samples »

With the new annual catalog starting May 4th, with the exception of the In Good Taste 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper, all designer series paper retires and I wanted to provide some card samples using these papers for the base of cards. For my first card I’m using the retiring Well Suited 12″ x 12″ Designer Series… Read More: Designer Paper Cards »

Today I thought I would share with you a simple design showing both a “simple” and “stepped up” version of the same designer series paper, which I’m featuring Fine Art Floral Designer Series Paper from the Fine Art Floral Suite of Products in the January – June 2021 Mini Catalog. Card basics: 2¾” x 4″ Designer Series Paper… Read More: Simple & Stepped Up »

Paper Pumpkin is our One-Stop Box™ of creative fun for crafters of all skill levels! Each month, subscribers receive a thoughtfully-themed, seasonally-appropriate kit with all the pre-cut elements needed to create a fabulous paper project—from unique cards and gift tags to treat boxes and more. So, what makes the April Paper Pumpkin kit So Cool? This vivid, summer-inspired… Read More: So Cool . . . »

If you love great deals, our Last-Chance Products Sale is the perfect time to shop. You’ll get deep discounts on your favorite products from the 2020–2021 Annual Catalog—and as an extra bonus—you’ll get a peek at the list of items carrying over to the other catalogs. Many items will sell out fast, so don’t delay—make sure to share… Read More: Last Chance Products – Annual Catalog »

Today I’m sharing two additional cards made using the same Fun Fold as Sunday Butterfly card but this time I’m using the Hydrangea Havin Bundle and coordinating products. Hard to believe the card base starts as one piece of card stock 8½” x 9″ which you score then cut to create the two pieces needed to complete the… Read More: Hydrangea Fun Folds »

Today my Sunday Stampers will be getting together to make some projects and I thought I would share those with you. Featured Products this Month: Hydrangea Haven Bundle – #156251 – $52.00 Hydrangea Hill Mercury Glass Designer Paper – #154574 – $11.50 Gorgeous Grape 3/8” Ribbon – #154572 – $7.00 Pastel Pearls – #154571 – $6.50 Hydrangea Hill… Read More: March 2021 Sunday Stamper Cards »

Happy Saturday, hope you are having a good weekend. Today I thought I would share a card were I used the Gilding Leafing to create the border for the matting and to fill into the “empty” space on the focal image. Here is how I created the focal image: Add card stock to an adhesive sheet cut to… Read More: Gilded Leafing for Grout »

Time for you to stock up and save on your favorite Stampin’ Up! products! What’s the big occasion? On March 17th only, Stampin’ Up! is offering FREE shipping on orders subtotaling $50 USD or more, before tax. This incredible deal lasts for 24 hours only! Here is more detailed information: All order types qualify for this promotion (workshop,… Read More: Coming March 17th – Free Shipping for Qualified Orders! »

With the new Annual Catalog starting in May there will be a new set of In-Colors, so today I thought I would feature each of those cards teamed up with a stamp set I’ve not used for a while. 2019-2021 In-Colors: Terracotta Tile Pretty Peacock Rococo Rose Seaside Spray Purple Posy Terracotta Tile along with the Good Morning… Read More: Soon to be retiring In-Colors »

While looking through cards on Pinterest for some fun fold idea’s I came across this design and thought I would share with you today.  Best part of the fun fold is that it fits into a standard medium envelope. Basics of the “new to me” Fun Fold: Card base 4¼” x 11″, scored at 5½” and 8¾” and… Read More: New to me Fun Fold »

Don’t know about you but I’m sure looking forward to warmer weather and opening the backyard pool on Memorial Day weekend! Today I thought I would share a few cards made with products from the Sand & Sea Suite. Sand & Sea Suite include: Friends are Like Seashells Bundle Seaside Shells Sticker Sheets Sand & Sea Designer Series… Read More: Warmer days ahead . . . »

Earlier in the week I shared a card with you using a Clear Block for the background, today I have another card for you including a tip at the end for fussy cutting out a greeting. Card specifics: Rococo Rose card base stamped around the edges with flower image Rococo Rose card stock mat Shimmery White card stock,… Read More: Pretty Perennials Bundle »

Today, March 2nd I would like to introduce you to the Butterfly Bouquet which includes an early-release product from the 2021 Annual Catalog in addition to exclusive products. It includes a 10% discount on the stamp set and dies when purchased with the Butterfly Brilliance Bundle or the Butterfly Brilliance Collection. Products included in this release include: Butterfly… Read More: Introducing Butterfly Bouquet »

Today’s card was inspired by the view out my front door last week.  We has some beautiful sunsets, that started with a Poppy Parade like color and changed into Blushing Bride, followed by Daffodil Delight and ending in Balmy Blue. Card how to: Clear Block F colored from ink pads directly Spritz block with water and stamp on… Read More: Blocks for Backgrounds »

Sale-A-Bration is one of Stampin’ Up’s!  biggest promotions of the year and it’s hard to believe the winter version is coming to an end tomorrow, February 28th.  There are some great products to add for free to your order for every $50 spent before tax/shipping. Now is a good time to stock up on some of the items… Read More: Almost the end of Sale-a-Bration »

This past Sunday we used the Enjoy the Moment stamp set and today I’m sharing three other samples of cards. So what’s the difference between the two cards below? One card uses Basic White and the other uses Very Vanilla card stock. Here are the basics: Card base stamped randomly with images in the same color – Terracotta… Read More: Enjoy the Moment »

Have you ever thought of using designer series paper for your card base? Sale-a-bration free $50 Choices for your card bases Flowers & Field 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper Paper Blooms 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper The first card starts with a base 5½” x 8½”, scored at 4¼”. The inside piece is 4″ x 11″… Read More: Looking for ideas for your designer paper? »

Today I’m sharing with you the cards I will me making with my Sunday Stampers. Featured Products this Month: Enjoy the Moment Stamp Set – #154452 – $23.00 Friends Are Like Seashell Bundle – #156205 – $54.00 Seashells 3D Embossing Folder – #154309 – $9.00 Opal Rounds – #154289 – $7.50 Pearlescent Specialty Paper – #154291 – $4.00… Read More: February Sunday Stamper Cards »

Not to sure about you, but I’m ready for spring! Today I thought I would share cards made with the Pretty Perennials Bundle, the $1,000,00 stamp set inspired by Million Sales Achiever Dena Rekow,  using  bright and cheerful colors. Here is the first, I just love how you can use any colors with this stamp set for great… Read More: Ready for Spring? »

So what is a product medley? Everything you need in one package to create, just add adhesive! Here’s what is in the Boho Indigo Product Medley: 11-piece photopolymer stamp set 48 sheets of 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper, 8 each of 6 double-sided designs Very Vanilla 6″ x 6″ dry embossed sheets, 2 each of 3 designs… Read More: Expanding Fun Fold »

Three cheers for mountain air, a sky filled with sunshine, and finding joy in life’s journey! Adventure awaits inside this month’s majestic, mountain-themed kit. With enough elements and embellishments to create eight cards and coordinating envelopes, the Here’s to You Paper Pumpkin Kit is the perfect pick for celebrating life’s little moments and mountain-high milestones! What makes March’s… Read More: March Paper Pumpkin »

Happy Valentines Day!  Any special plans?  I’ll be making us a lobster tail & steak dinner with a side of glazed carrots, a side dish I remember from summer vacations at the jersey shore. Today I am sharing a card with you made with the Kangaroo & Company Bundle which I’ve teamed it with the Scripty 3D Embossing… Read More: Happy Valentine’s Day! »

How about a fun fold card? The design for this card is new to me, it has a peek-a-boo middle. Measurements for the card: Card stock base 5½” x 8½”, scored at 4¼” Designer Series Paper 4″ x 5¼” added to the front Using your trimmer, cut on the front 1½” in from both side from the edge… Read More: How about a fun fold card? »

Interested in making 19 cards from one stamp set? Looking for free designer series paper to use to make the cards? If the answer is yes, then today’s post is for you. One of the bundles in the January – June 2021 Mini Catalog is “Many Messages”- a large stamp with 23 images, 19 of which are greetings… Read More: Quick and easy card idea’s »

Ready for the Super Bowl tonight? Who are you rooting for? No large gathering tonight, my husband and I will be watch together enjoying some snacks for our dinner during the game. Today I have cute and simple card using the Sale-a-Bration set “Darling Donkeys”.  The basic layout for the card can be used with a variety of… Read More: Darling Donkey meets Just Jade »

Happy Saturday, hope you had a good week.  Hard to believe Sale-a-Bration will be over at the end of month. Today I’m featuring three cards using designer series paper for the base from the Berry Blessing Bundle, one of the free $100 selections with purchase of over $100 (before tax/shipping). The Berry Blessing Bundle coordinates nicely with the… Read More: Berry Delightful DSP cards »

How about some samples using the new Hey Birthday Chick Stamp Set from the January – June 2021 Mini Catalog and Birthday Chick Dies.  If you have the stamp set, you’ll need the dies – or save 10% and get the bundle. For my first card I’ve used one of the Stampin’ Up! samples with a few adjustments.… Read More: Hey Birthday Chick Samples »

Today thought I would share with you a couple samples using the Hey Chick Stamp Set with the new coordinating Chick Dies.  The corn stocks and corn ears of corn are just so cute! Here are the specifics for the first card: Terra Cotta Tile card stock base Basic Black card stock mat Basic White card stock, created… Read More: Hey Chick Bundle ideas »

HEY CHICK & HEY BIRTHDAY CHICK BUNDLES During Sale-A-Bration 2017, Stampin’ Up! was blown away by how much you loved the Hey Chick Stamp Set. Starting today, Stampin’ Up! decided to bring it back—along with coordinating dies and a completely new bundle created in the same style. These two bundles are only available for a limited time, from… Read More: Hey Chick & Hey Birthday Chick Bundles! »