Card Making Ideas
Bright & Beautiful Balloons DSP NOT Retiring – Hooray!
Let's talk about the Bright & Beautiful suite in the 2023-2024 Annual Catalog (that's the one retiring on 4/30). It's unusual for Stampin' Up!, but in this case the fun Bright & Beautiful DSP is NOT RETIRING! Hooray! This designer series paper (DSP) is so...
Unbounded Beauty DSP Sneak Peek and New In Colors
Back with another sneak peek from OnStage 2024 - the gorgeous Unbounded Beauty Designer Series Paper (DSP)! And not only that, this paper uses some of my favorite new 2024-2026 In Colors - Petunia Pop, Summer Splash and Pretty in Pink! So much to share today! First,...
Inked and Tiled with a Striking Color Combo
The Inked and Tiled stamp set from Stampin' Up! has been a favorite of mine throughout the 2023-2024 Annual Catalog year. I am so sad that it will be retiring as of April 30th. But that just means I need to play with it a lot this next month! The Inked and Tiled stamp...
Black & White Magnolia Mood Makes a Perfect Pairing
The Magnolia Mood bundle, found only in the Online Exclusive section of the Stampin' Up! online store, is a fabulous new floral combination with which you can create magnolias so beautiful you can almost smell them. Stamp, then die cut a single flower or a bouquet to...
Retiring Lists for the Annual and Jan-Apr Mini Catalogs
Every time a Stampin' Up! catalog ends, retiring lists for each catalog are published so we all know what products will no longer be available (and ultimately grabbing them while we still can!). Come April 30th, we have both the 2023-2024 Annual Catalog and the...
Sneak Peeks with Spotlight on Nature and New In Colors
At Stampin' Up!'s annual OnStage convention, demonstrators from all over the world got together to learn and share! The highlight is always receiving the new catalog which is launching on May 1st. And just as exciting is the opportunity to play with new products! This...
Fun Fold for March Stampers Dozen Blog Hop
This is my ALL-TIME FAVORITE fun fold, the one I turn to whenever I want to quickly step up a card. When better to share it than for the March Stamper's Dozen Blog Hop with a fun fold theme! I do feel like I'm cheating, though, because it's so very simple. But I am a...
Dry Embossing Vellum for Stunning Results
Dry Embossing Vellum is a technique often overlooked when creating cards. With Stampin' Up!'s lovely selection of embossing folders, using this technique is truly fun and easy. Dry embossing is a paper crafting technique used to create raised designs or patterns on...
Painted Lavender Bundle for Bright Spring Card
Using an unusual color palette allows the Painted Lavender bundle from Stampin' Up! to really scream "Spring!" In the mini catalog, the Perennial Lavender suite uses shades of purple to fabulous effect. However, that doesn't mean you can't use other colors! By using...
Bee Mine Fun Fold Not Just for Valentines Day
Stampin' Up! Bee Mine suite is definitely NOT just for Valentines Day! After all the Valentines that I made, I found myself with extra sheets of this very fun designer series paper (DSP). So, it's time to use it! This Z-style Fun Fold design is one that I have seen a...
Just Kiddin’ for Adorable Cards for Kids
The Just Kiddin' suite captures the essence of childhood whimsy and fun, offering a range of coordinating products designed to spark creativity and ignite the imagination. From adorable children playing to cheerful patterns, this suite is perfect for creating projects...
Easter Card with Everyday Details and Sale-a-bration Super Stars!
With Sale-a-Bration ending tomorrow 2/29 and Easter around the corner, I had to make sure I squeezed in another card using some of those products that will be disappearing. This card features the Easter sentiment from Heartfelt Hellos and the Flight & Airy DSP....
Special Day Card with Dots Dots Dots and Gems
Dots and gems always make me happy! And as far as gems go, I tend to use 3 per card as I hoard them while still applying the rule of thumb to have odd #s of design elements on your project. But this time I used 7 (gasp!!)! And I felt justified because I earned them...
Softly Sophisticated Embossing Folder Adds FANCY to Any Card
We still have 13 days left in Sale-a-Bration! The ultra-versatile background of this card features the Softly Sophisticated embossing folder, available FREE in the $100 level bundle. Just look how it takes this very simple card up to FANCY! Check out the tutorial...
Sale-a-Bration Fun for Stampers Dozen Blog Hop
I've been having So. Much. Fun. with the Sale-a-Bration (SAB) 2024 selections! With the theme of this month's Blog Hop being Sale-a-Bration, I decided to cram in as many projects as possible so you can see the amazing variety and versatility available. I personally am...
Sweet Watercolor Melon for a Delish Card
Stampin' Up!'s new Watercolor Melon Sale-a-Bration stamp set is a delicious way to create a sweet card! And you can earn it for FREE with a $50 purchase, making it an even sweeter deal. This photopolymer stamp set makes lining up the 2-step stamps super easy. I just...
Seeing Red with Adorable Ladybug Card
Not all red cards are about Valentines Day this week! Hello Ladybug is a Stampin' Up! stamp set and coordinating punch that scream RED (at least to me!) And, it actually makes a perfect Valentines Day card should you want it to, especially when sending greetings to...
Very Special Fun-Fold Card with Stunning Flight & Airy Designer Series Paper (DSP)
Fun-fold cards just make anything extra-special! Your recipients can tell the extra effort you make to send your greeting. They don't need to know just how easy they can be! When I was playing with the fabulous Stampin' Up! Sale-a-Bration Flight & Airy DSP, I knew...
Softly Sophisticated for Any Occasion
In Stampin' Up!'s Sale-a-Bration 2024 catalog, the Softly Sophisticated bundle is my favorite offering! It requires a $100 purchase to earn it for free, but it will be money well spent. The versatility of both the stamp set and the embossing folder will have you...
More Trucking Along – Endless Adorable Possibilities!
Back with another Trucking Along card! I'm busy playing with this bundle in preparation for my Trucking Along Bundle Class to be held on February 21st at 7 PM. This is a Zoom class, with card kits mailed in advance as well as a pdf tutorial and class recording made...
Kids’ Classroom Valentines Kit – 25 Valentines for $25
Check out this all-inclusive Classroom Valentines Kit! One of my favorite things to do with my boys when they were in elementary school was help them make their Valentines for the classroom mailboxes. I had varying degrees of participation (one would only write his...
Trucking Along – Join the Bundle Class for February
Stampin' Up!'s Trucking Along stamp set & punch bundle is perfect for making cards for just about any occasion. Thus, it is the bundle I have chosen for my February Bundle class to be held via Zoom on Wednesday, February 21st at 7 PM. My Zoom Bundle classes are...
Rock & Roll Birthday Card
Stampin' Up! has a new Rock & Roll Suite! If you've been looking for tools to make masculine cards, and/or have a music lover in your midst, you are going to love this suite. There's the Rock Star bundle, which includes stamps and coordinating dies along with some...
Season of Chic for Snowy Stampers Dozen Blog Hop
I'm back with a card for the Stampers Dozen Blog Hop for January! This month's theme is snow. I thought I had exhausted all of my winter stamping with my hundreds of holiday cards, but I guess there was still some left in the tank 🙂 For this card, I used a bunch of...
Beautiful Notes of Nature Collage Card for Birthdays
Stampin' Up!'s new Notes of Nature bundle beautifully captures the essence of the great outdoors, allowing you to bring a touch of nature into your creations. The design of the stamps lend them perfectly to the collage technique, which is one of my favorites and super...
Hello Perennial Lavender for an Easy Card Layout
Stampin' Up!'s new Perennial Lavender Designer Series Paper (DSP) is simply a hoard-fest waiting to happen! When the paper is so pretty that you can't bear to use it, a simple card design like this one is the answer. Just a 1 1/2" x 5 1/2" strip is all you need and...
Bee Mine for Valentine’s Day
The Bee Mine suite from Stampin' Up! is perfect for Valentine's Day and every day! This delightful collection is a celebration of all things buzzing, featuring whimsical bee-themed designs and vibrant colors that are sure to inspire your next crafting adventure. The...
Square Pillow Box with Most Adored DSP
Stampin' Up!'s new Square Pillow Box is a crafting marvel that brings joy to both creators and recipients. This simple yet versatile packaging solution is a blank canvas waiting to be transformed into a personalized work of art. The pre-scored design makes assembly a...
Trucking Along for the New Year!
Stampin' Up!'s Trucking Along bundle is one of the biggest hits of 2023! The adorable stamp set and coordinating punch are right on-trend with a homey/country feel. The variety of sentiments as well as images with which the truck can be "loaded" are great for so many...
Let’s Eat Cake with Heartfelt Hexagons
Stampin' Up!'s Heartfelt Hexagons bundle is a versatile stamps-and-punch set which will be a happy addition to your collection! The stamp set includes wishes for birthdays, sympathy cards, weddings and everyday. You'll also appreciate the trendier fonts that are used...
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