Category Archives: Embossing Folders

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 »

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 »

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 »

Create a Cheerful “You Are Awesome” Card with Stampin’ Up!’s Floral Accents

Hello my Stampin’ Friends! The detailed floral pieces and kind sentiments in the Memorable Blooms Bundle 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’s focal point. With flowers and floral details that can be easily watercolored, this is a… Read More »

Watercolor Ombre Background with Stampin’ Up!’s You Are Remarkable Card

Hello my Stampin’ Friends! Are you ready for the weekend? I certainly am because it’s going to be a glorious weekend in our area and we will be doing some gardening. Spring is here! 🌸 Let special people know they matter with Stampin’ Up!’s You Are Remarkable Stamp Set. The elegant floral design pairs perfectly with friendship sentiments that fit vertically alongside the tall blooms on cards or scrapbook pages.… Read More »

Nautical “Ahoy!” Card: Creating Maritime Magic with Stampin’ Up!’s Sailboat Dies

Hi my Stampin’ Friends I always favor sailing-themed stamp sets because my husband and I used to sail when we lived in California. When we left California for Arkansas, we sold our 38-ft Choy Lee and bought a 30-ft sailboat in Arkansas when we lived at Lost Bridge Village on Beaver Lake. But it wasn’t the same, and I gave it up. My husband continued to try sailing for a… Read More »

Elegant Friendship Card Featuring Stampin’ Up!’s Gallery Blooms Bundle

Good Afternoon my Stampin’ Friends! Here’s a little peek at some NEW products heading our way in May. It’s always exciting to receive packages with new products inside! The creative process gets a fresh burst of inspiration as we discover new items to fall in love with. I cannot list these new items in the Supply List until the catalog goes live in May. But the stamp set bundle is… Read More »

DIY: Create Elegant Rose Gardens with Stampin’ Up!’s Stippled Roses Stamp Set and Dies

Hello my Stampin’ Friends! Add romantic, garden-inspired touches to your cards, scrapbooks, and gift tags with the Stippled Roses Stamp Set. The elegant stippled design of roses, buds, and branches brings beautiful detail to your paper crafts. Color the velvety petals with Stampin’ Up! Stampin’ Blends in pink or red, or stamp leaves in your favorite ink and fill with complementary colors. The rich stippled texture helps you create stunning… Read More »

Elegant Highland Heather Tulips: A Spring-Inspired Friendship Gate Fold Card

Hello my Stampin’ Friends This charming gate fold card showcases the Mixed Florals Bundle with a beautiful arrangement of hand-colored Highland Heather tulips and delicate Lemon Lolly flowers against a textured white background with subtle Highland Heather striping. The floral centerpiece is framed by coordinating patterned paper featuring botanical designs on a natural kraft background. The card base perfectly complements the tulips, while the sentiment “THANK YOU FOR YOUR FRIENDSHIP”… Read More »

Charming Easter Bunny Card: Vintage-Inspired Spring Greetings with Layered Texture

This charming Easter card features a watercolor-style illustration of a brown bunny wearing a green bow tie, standing amid spring greenery and flowers. The artwork is framed in an ornate green border with a textured cream background that resembles brick or stone. “Easter Greetings” is elegantly displayed at the top of the image. The card uses a layered design with multiple dimensions, combining green, cream, and soft blue plaid patterns.… Read More »