Creative Fun Fold Card: Gallery Blooms Peonies with Beautiful Gallery Designer Paper Fun Fold Design

Hello My Stampin’ Friends! Today’s card features new products that will be available when the catalog goes live on 6 May 2025. WOOT WOOT – I am so excited for you see all the gorgeous stamp sets in the new catalog. This handmade greeting card features a stunning arrangement of three orange peonies from the Gallery Blooms Bundle. The flowers are beautifully colored with Calypso Coral and Peach Pie Stampin’… Read More »

DOUBLE REWARDS ALERT: Earn 2× Points on All Purchases May 2-3 Only!

Hello my Stampin’ Friends! We’re so excited to celebrate National Scrapbooking Day with the crafting community around the world! For 2 days only (May 2–3) we’re offering 2x rewards on all purchases! What better way to celebrate one of our favorite crafting holidays? And the best part? This offer applies to ALL products, not just scrapbooking items! Start making that wish list now, because this is going to be an… Read More »

Elegant Lavender Mother’s Day Card: Creating with Stampin’ Up!’s Perennial Designer Series Paper

Hello my Stampin’ Friends Today’s card is for my daughter, Stephanie, who loves purple and butterflies. 💜🦋 I’m thrilled that the Spotlight on Nature Stamp Set and Dies, along with the Perennial Lavender Designer Series Paper, are all carrying over to the new catalog. WOOT WOOT! 🎉🥳 This card showcases a beautiful floral design featuring the rich hues of Highland Heather, Fresh Freesia and Shaded Spruce. The card’s background layer… Read More »

Masculine Monday: Elegant Winter Scene: Creating Masculine Cards with Stampin’ Up!’s Beautiful Gallery DSP

Hello my Stampin’ Friends Today’s card was easy to make, which is fortunate because I struggle with two types of cards: masculine and sympathy cards. I used one of the moody landscapes from the Beautiful Gallery 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper (DSP). This DSP is an eclectic collection featuring dramatic designs and artistic details. In addition to the moody landscapes, it also includes lovely floral sketches. This handmade card… Read More »

Soft Spring Elegance: Creating Watercolor Floral Cards with Stampin’ Up!’s Golden Blooms

Today is the last day for FREE SHIPPING! Check out the details here. Or you can shop my online store now. Hello my Stampin’ Friends Today’s card features the Heirloom Arrangements Kit, and I have to tell you, it is simply gorgeous. Instead of making the cards according to the instructions, I decided to create an alternate design. I will be making at least one set of cards following the… Read More »

Elegant White-on-White Sympathy Card: Creating Texture with Stampin’ Up!’s Magnolia Mood Bundle

Hello my Stampin’ Friends! Creating this sympathy card was especially difficult. As we often say, sympathy cards are the hardest to make – but this one was truly challenging because I lost my dear best friend, Jane, last week. This card is for her husband. Today’s card is an elegant all-white sympathy card with multiple layers of dimensional elements. The card features intricate die-cut flowers and leaves (from the retired… Read More »

Free Shipping and Paper Pumpkin Sale!

Starts tomorrow! FREE SHIPPING – so get your list ready. For me, I’m stocking up on cardstock (20% increase in May) and maybe something pretty. If you need cardstock, buy it during FREE SHIPPING because that shipping costs really add up! Paper Pumpkin Sale Big savings start tomorrow! From April 23–24 Paper Pumpkin subscribers can save up to 75% OFF on refills, past kits, and add-ons! BONUS! They can also… Read More »

Elegant Appreciation Card: Creating Embossed Floral Beauty with Stampin’ Up!’s Fresh Blooms

Hello my Stampin’ Friends The detailed floral pieces and kind sentiments in the Memorable Blooms Stamp Set are perfect for Thank You, springtime, and all-occasion cards, scrapbooks, and paper crafts. Turn the florals or your favorite sentiment into a stamped card background. Or make the Thanks So Much or You Are Awesome sentiments into the card focal point. With flowers and floral details that can be easily watercolored, this is… Read More »

Stunning 3D Cross Pop-Up Card Featuring Stampin’ Up!’s Splendid Autumn Designer Series Paper

Hello my Stampin’ Friends I finally decided to jump in and create the latest fun fold card. I followed another demonstrator’s directions, but when completed, the card wouldn’t fit in the envelope. I must have misread the instructions. I’ll try again and post when I do. I cut the base card from Azure Afternoon Cardstock to 7 1/2″ x 4 1/4″, then scored it at 1 1/2″, 3″, 4 1/2″,… Read More »

Exciting News: Earn 10% Back with Stampin’ Up!’s New Rewards Program

Hello my Stampin’ Friends! Exciting News About a New Way to Earn Rewards! Starting April 15, 2025, Stampin’ Up! is discontinuing the use of host codes. But don’t worry — this is actually great news for you! They’re introducing a simplified, more rewarding system that gives you 10% back in rewards on every order of $20 or more — automatically! Here’s what this means for you: If you have any… Read More »