Category Archives: Dies

Autumn Wishes Card with Detailed Background Layer

Hello my Stampin’ Friends! Well, it’s back to just the two of us! Our friend returned to Washington State after spending two weeks with us. We loved every minute of his visit, but there’s something special about reclaiming our quiet routine again Today’s card features the Amber Autumn Bundle in a gorgeous palette of warm colors—Timid Tiger, Old Olive, Daffodil Delight, and Pecan Pie. I absolutely love the intricate detail… Read More »

DIY Floral Card Making: Beautiful Thinking of You Card

Hello my Stampin’ Friends! Today is a beautiful day in our area, and it has inspired me to create a lovely card featuring the warm fall colors of Cajun Craze, Old Olive, and Pecan Pie. Instructions: Layer the largest roses first, then add the leaves and smaller flowers around them to create a full bouquet look. Use Stampin’ Dimensionals behind the large image to add dimension and make them pop… Read More »

Watercolor Pears Friend Card Tutorial: Easy Mixed Media Cardmaking

Hello my Stampin’ Friends! BIG NEWS is coming October 1st from Stampin’ Up! Stay tuned to this blog for all the exciting details! There’s something as delightful as biting into a juicy pear – and that’s creating with our Perfectly Pears Stamp Set! This versatile collection features everything you need: whole and sliced pears, blossoms, stems, leaves, and delicate flowers, plus heartfelt sentiments that pair beautifully together. Whether you’re making… Read More »

Handmade with Love: Why Personal Birthday Cards Make All the Difference

In an age of instant everything, receiving something tangible that I made by hand feels special and rare. It breaks through the noise of countless digital messages. That’s why I make personal (and not necessarily Stampin’ Up! images) for my immediate family. Sydney is my granddaughter and she is very special to me. I printed this digital image (non-SU) directly from my computer for the main focal point. The patterned… Read More »

Autumn Gratitude: A Pumpkin-Perfect Thank You Card

Hello my Stampin’ Friends You can create stunning autumn projects with the Beautiful Pumpkins Bundle, featuring coordinating stamps and dies for creating dimensional pumpkins, leaves, and greenery. This versatile Two-Step Stampin’ set lets you layer multiple images for rich texture and depth, while the Distinktive stamp technology adds photo-realistic detail in a single step. Perfect for cards, scrapbook pages, and seasonal décor that captures the beauty of fall! This gorgeous… Read More »

DIY Thanksgiving Cards: Expressing Heartfelt Gratitude Through Paper Crafting

Hello my Stampin’ Friends! In this season of giving, you can create beautiful fall-themed cards, tags, and handmade gifts using the Gathering Moments Bundle. This versatile collection features harvest-inspired images paired with heartfelt sentiments—perfect for sharing gratitude and joy with your loved ones. While working with this stamp set bundle, inspiration struck for another fall card. I find myself gravitating toward the simple, elegant look these stamps naturally produce. Card… Read More »

DIY Greeting Cards: How to Create Dimensional Floral Designs

Hello my Stampin’ Friends! I actually started with a completely different card today – something autumn-themed that just wasn’t working for me. You know how that goes, right? Sometimes a project just fights you every step of the way. So I scrapped that idea and made this one instead. It was such a gorgeous day outside, and I was feeling all warm and happy. This sweet little design just felt… Read More »

How to Make a Handmade Birthday Card with Distressed Wood Background

Hello my Stampin’ Friends! We finally got some much-needed rain in our area! Are you in the path of this large front that’s moving through? I’m so glad this DSP carried over! The Country Woods 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper (DSP) lets you create rustic yet sophisticated paper crafts that work for any occasion. These beautiful wood designs are incredibly versatile – you can dress them up for elegant… Read More »

DIY Thank You Card Tutorial: Creating Dimensional Floral Cards with Paper Layering

Hello my Stampin’ Friends! Transition your florals from summer to fall with the Charming Day Bundle. These hand-drawn rose and anemone designs feature open line art perfect for coloring. The set includes versatile sentiments for birthday cards, thank-you notes, and more! Instructions and card measurements below signature. These three panels showcase elegant fun fold card with variations of the same layered arch design. The left features a “Thanks for Being… Read More »

Friends Are Flowers in the Garden of Life Card

Hello my Stampin’ Friends Show the remarkable people in your life how much they mean to you with the You Are Remarkable Stamp Set. This elegant floral design pairs beautifully with any of the included friendship sentiments, which complement the flower’s tall shape and fit perfectly on vertical cards or scrapbook layouts. This stunning friendship card showcases the perfect blend of elegant design and heartfelt sentiment. The centerpiece features a… Read More »