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About TL's Bright Spot

I love to be creative - in the garden, crafting, and in leadership roles. There is something wonderful that happens when we design something new and share it with others. It's fun and makes everyone happy.

Stampin’ Up! Sunflower 3D Anniversary Card

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Good morning! It’s Saturday and a crisp 55 degrees here in coastal NJ. Not the right time of year for these temps, but I’ll take it! I needed an anniversary card and since that fabulous Sunflower 3D embossing folder was still on my desk – I used it 😀 This could so easily be a wedding card, but this is a couple celebrating 30 years of marriage and well, they needed something special.

Stampin' Up! Sunflower 3D Anniversary card front

The card base is Thick Basic White to create this slimline card. After running a piece of Basic White through the Sunflower 3D embossing folder, I layered a piece of Smoky Slate to the back and adhered it to the card front. I took the Sweetly Scripted stamp set and stamped a 1/2″ strip with the sentiment in Smoky Slate. I ran my Stampin Seal along the back of the strip and attached Silver 1/8″ Trim, weaving it back and forth. I added lots of dimensionals and attached it to the card front. The last step was adding two Adhesive-Backed Metallic Gems. I absolutely love this!

Stampin' Up! Sunflower 3D Anniversary card inside

For the inside… I used the same Sweetly Scripted stamp set and Smoky Slate ink to stamp the congratulations sentiment to a Basic White insert. And that was it… it’s simple and quite elegant.

Card cuts will be listed below to make this simple, elegant card. Stampin’ Up! has some great deals going right now. CLICK HERE TO VIEW ALL! or click the various images below.

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Card cuts for this card:

  • Thick Basic White 7 x 8 1/2 scored at 3 1/2
  • Smoky Slate 3 1/4 x 8
  • Basic White 7 7/8 x 3 1/8 (embossed); 1/2 x 5 1/2 (sentiment strip); 3 1/4 x 8 1/4 (inside)

Thanks for stopping by. May you have a beautiful day.

Make someone happy sending them a handmade card filled with love ❤️

New products from the Sep-Dec 2025 Mini Catalog and from the soon to be released Sep ONLINE EXCLUSIVES have arrived on my doorstep. Looking for inspiration? Visit this blog post tomorrow!

 

Product List

Sunflower 3 D Embossing Folder [ 166145 ]
$12.00
Sweetly Scripted Cling Stamp Set (English) [ 163600 ]
$24.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [ 159229 ]
$17.00
Gold & Silver 1/8" (3.2 Mm) Trim Combo Pack [ 161633 ]
$9.00
Adhesive Backed Metallic Gems [ 163780 ]
$9.00
Smoky Slate 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 131202 ]
$14.00
Smoky Slate Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147113 ]
$9.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166780 ]
$14.00
Basic White Medium Envelopes [ 159236 ]
$11.00
Bone Folder [ 102300 ]
$8.00
Stampin' Dimensionals [ 104430 ]
$4.25
Paper Trimmer [ 152392 ]
$28.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [ 149653 ]
$140.00
Linen Thread [ 104199 ]
$5.00
Versamark Pad [ 102283 ]
$9.50
Heat Tool (Us And Canada) [ 129053 ]
$32.00
Embossing Additions Tool Kit [ 159971 ]
$27.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue [ 110755 ]
$6.00
Mini Glue Dots [ 103683 ]
$7.25
Stampin' Seal [ 152813 ]
$8.00
Take Your Pick [ 144107 ]
$12.00
Add All to Cart

Stampin’ Up! Sunflower Embossing Folder – Off-set Gatefold Sympathy Card

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Good morning – it’s Friday and I have two cards for you this morning using the debossed side of paper run through this fabulous Sunflower 3D embossing folder. And, it’s an off-set gatefold card. In a traditional gatefold card, both closing sides are the same width; this off-set means one side (the right side in this case) is more narrow. Let’s take a peek…

Stampin' Up! Sunflower 3D offset gatefold card front
Stampin' Up! Offset gatefold Sunflower 3D card front

The card on the left is made with a Bubble Bath card base, embossed Basic White card stock, and Bubble Bath ink. The card on the right is made with Fresh Freesia card stock and a layer of embossed Fresh Freesia sprinkled with WOW! Metallic Embossing Powder in silver and heat set with the heat tool. It gives this card a real element of elegance. The sentiment on each card is from the Everday Greetings stamp set die cut with the Tailor Made Tags Dies. White Basic Twine was run through the hole in the tag and tied into a bow. The tag was adhered with dimensionals to the larger side of the card front.

Stampin' Up! Sunflower 3D Bubble Bath card inside
Stampin' Up! Sunflower 3D Fresh Freesia card inside

For the inside of the card… I had started with a 4 x 5 1/4 Basic White panel to emboss with the Sunflower Embossing folder. After inking the debossed side, I trimmed it down and there was a narrow remaining piece – which I adhered to the Basic White insert. I also stamped the sentiment: Bubble Bath for the first card and Fresh Freesia for the second. These were adherred and the cards were complete.

Stampin' Up Sunflower 3D card & evelope in Bubble Bath
Stampin' Up! Sunfloer 3D Sympathy card & envelope in Fresh Freesia

For the envelope… I took another strip of Basic White, ran it through the Sunflower 3D embossing folder, inked the debossed side: again, Bubble Bath ink for the first card and Fresh Freesia for the second card. For the second card I again sprinkled it with WOW! Metallic embossing powder in silver and heat set it. Each was adhered to a Basic White envelope and trimmed to fit. Card cuts are listed below.

Just a word about inking an embossed panel… if you saw yesterday’s post, it indicated a 45 degree angle when running the ink pad along the embossed piece. For these cards, the angle was more like a 20 degree angle and I liked it much better. Practice, right?!

Card cuts:

  • Card bass 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 scored on long side @ 1 1/4 & 5 1/2
  • Embossed layer 4 x 5 1/4 trimmed to 2 7/8 x 5 14, 1 x 5 1/4, remainder used for inside
  • Basic White for inside 4 x 5 1/4
  • Envelope flap 2 1/4 x 6, adhered & trimmed to fit

Stampin’ Up! has some fabulous updates: 2025-2027 IN COLOR SALE; LAST CHANCE PRODUCTS LIST UPDATED; and 3 new kits available. CLICK HERE TO VIEW ALL!

Stampin' Up! 2025-2027 IN COLOR SALE
Stampin' Up! LAST CHANCE PRODUCTS
Stampin' Up! Kits Collection

Thanks for stopping by. May you have a beautiful day.

Make someone happy sending them a handmade card filled with love ❤️

 

Product List

Sunflower 3 D Embossing Folder [ 166145 ]
$12.00
Everyday Greetings Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [ 165084 ]
$21.00
Tailor Made Tags Dies [ 155563 ]
$22.00
Baker's Twine Essentials Pack [ 155475 ]
$11.00
Metallics Wow! Embossing Powder [ 165678 ]
$21.00
Bubble Bath 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 161718 ]
$14.00
Bubble Bath Classic Stampin' Pad [ 161664 ]
$9.00
Fresh Freesia 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 155613 ]
$14.00
Fresh Freesia Classic Stampin' Pad [ 155611 ]
$9.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166780 ]
$14.00
Basic White Medium Envelopes [ 159236 ]
$11.00
Bone Folder [ 102300 ]
$8.00
Stampin' Dimensionals [ 104430 ]
$4.25
Paper Trimmer [ 152392 ]
$28.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [ 149653 ]
$140.00
Linen Thread [ 104199 ]
$5.00
Versamark Pad [ 102283 ]
$9.50
Heat Tool (Us And Canada) [ 129053 ]
$32.00
Embossing Additions Tool Kit [ 159971 ]
$27.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue [ 110755 ]
$6.00
Mini Glue Dots [ 103683 ]
$7.25
Stampin' Seal [ 152813 ]
$8.00
Take Your Pick [ 144107 ]
$12.00
Add All to Cart

Stampin’ Up! Sunflower Embossing for the Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop

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Good Thursday and welcome to this fabulous hop! We have a challenge today – embossing – which could be dry embossing or heat embossing. I’ve chosen to do the dry embossing with the Sunflower 3D embossing folder from the ONLINE EXCLUSIVES. I’m also using some of the colors that are currently on sale – the 2025-2027 IN COLORS. Both may be found here

Stampin' Up! Happy Inkin' Thursday Blog Hop
Stampin' Up! blog challenge

Stampin' Up! Sunflower 3D EF, colored, card front

I did a fun thing after embossing the Basic White panel.. I used a Darling Duckling ink pad to lightly and at an angle, brush against the embossed panel. There are a couple of ‘keys’ to doing this… 1) lightly 2) angle. Lightly is self explanatory. The angle should be at about 45 degrees. After ‘coloring’ the embossed panel I cut strips 3/4 x 3 1/2, added Foam Adhesive Lightly is self explanatory. The angle should be at about 45 degrees. After ‘coloring’ the embossed panel I cut strips 3/4 x 3 1/2, added Foam Adhesive to the back of the strips 1/2 x 3 1/4 & attached them to a Timid Tiger piece 3 5/8 x 3 1/4. I added a length of Faux Linen Ribbon in Timid Tiger to the Cloud Cover card base 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 scored at 4 1/4 on the long side. I added a Timid Tiger strip 5/8 x 3 1/4 below the embossed. I stamped the sentiment (from Coneflower Celebrations stamp set) in Cloud Cover ink on Basic White then die cut it with Mixed Labels Dies, put dimensionals on the back, added Low Profile Dots in Darling Duckling.

Stampin' Up! Sunflower 3D, colored, inside card

On the inside… another strip of the same Sunflower 3 D Embossing folder 5/8 x 3 1/2. I also stamped the sentiment in Cloud Cover ink from the same Coneflower Celebrations stamp set. This Basic White panel was added to a Timid Tiger piece 3 3/4 x 5 which was attached to the Cloud Cover card base.

Stampin' Up! Sunflower 3D EF, colored, card & envelope

For the envelope… more of the embossed and colored Sunflower 3D embossed panel was attached to the flap & trimmed to fit. DONE! I love this kind of card – could be for a ‘job well done’ to a birthday card! Hope you like it. Remember, these colors are part of the 2025-2027 In Color Sale!!!

Time to see what others have created today… click on the next button or click on a name to take you to another participant. Be sure to see what each person has created.

Stampin' Up! Hop button

Amy Koenders

Mary Deatherage

Karen Ksenzakovic

Tara Carpenter

Terry Lynn Bright

Nicole Bloxom

See items listed below to make this card. Thanks for stopping by. May you have a beautiful day!

Make someone happy sending them a handmade card made with love. ❤️

Product List
Sunflower 3 D Embossing Folder [ 166145 ]
[166145]
$12.00
Darling Duckling Classic Stampin' Pad [ 165277 ]
[165277]
$9.00
Coneflower Celebration Bundle (English) [ 165251 ]
[165251]
$53.00
Mixed Labels Dies [ 164652 ]
[164652]
$21.00
Cloud Cover 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 165621 ]
[165621]
$14.00
Cloud Cover Classic Stampin' Ink Refill [ 165279 ]
[165279]
$5.50
Uninked Stampin' Spots [ 141822 ]
[141822]
$10.00
Timid Tiger 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 165626 ]
[165626]
$14.00
Timid Tiger 3/8" (1 Cm) Faux Linen Ribbon [ 165275 ]
[165275]
$8.00
Low Profile Sparkle Dots [ 166157 ]
[166157]
$9.50
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166780 ]
[166780]
$14.00
Basic White Medium Envelopes [ 159236 ]
[159236]
$11.00
Bone Folder [ 102300 ]
[102300]
$8.00
Stampin' Dimensionals [ 104430 ]
[104430]
$4.25
Paper Trimmer [ 152392 ]
[152392]
$28.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [ 149653 ]
[149653]
$140.00
Linen Thread [ 104199 ]
[104199]
$5.00
Versamark Pad [ 102283 ]
[102283]
$9.50
Heat Tool (Us And Canada) [ 129053 ]
[129053]
$32.00
Embossing Additions Tool Kit [ 159971 ]
[159971]
$27.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue [ 110755 ]
[110755]
$6.00
Mini Glue Dots [ 103683 ]
[103683]
$7.25
Stampin' Seal [ 152813 ]
[152813]
$8.00
Take Your Pick [ 144107 ]
[144107]
$12.00
Add All to Cart

Stampin’ Up! NEW NEW NEW

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SO MUCH happening today in the Stampin’ Up! world… the IN COLOR SALE begins today, LAST CHANCE PRODUCT REFRESH and three new Kits available. See all those below and place your order with me… for a $50 purchase you will receive the tutorial of the month & other benefits.

Stampin’ Up! 2025-2027 In Color SALE here

Stampin’ Up! refresh of LAST CHANCE PRODUCTS

Stampin' Up! KITS COLLECTION

THREE NEW KITS AVAILABLE IN THE KITS COLLECTION

Stampin' Up! Harvest Home Garland Kit
Stampin' Up!

Harvest Home Garland Kit $22.00 166228

Gather your friends and create beautiful DIY home decor with the Harvest Home Garland Kit. Layer die-cut leaves—including hints of copper foil—for a rich, nature-inspired look. It’s perfect for group crafting or a cozy solo session with your favorite show—and you’ll have a one-of-a-kind piece you made yourself!

Stampin' Up! Brighten Your Day Kit

BRIGHTEN YOUR DAY KIT $17.00 166460

Create easy to assemble, nature-inspired cards with the Brighten Your Day Card Kit. The delicate, organic overlays and soft pastel colors pair beautifully with friendship and encouragement sentiments.

Stampin' Up! Bunch of Thanks Kit

BUNCH OF THANKS KIT (ENGLISH) SALE $19.55 $23.00 166212

$19.55 $23.00

Shop now before items are sold out!

Thanks for stopping by!

May you have a beautiful day! ❤️

Stampin’ Up! Side Flap Tuck Fun Fold

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Hello crafters! I’ve a new fun fold for you today that I found on the Internet and had to give it a try. It has different names but this is what I’m calling it. 😀

Stampin' Up! Side Flap Tuck fun fold card front

I used Balmy Blue for my card base, embossing one of the pieces and another for the tucked in flap. The Berry Burst color comes from the Celebration Express Memories & More Pack and the sentiment from Greetings For All Mix & Match Ephmera Pack. The stamped flower, stem &N leaves is from the Impressions Abloom stamp set, And the embossing is Glass Garden Embossing Folder (this contains two embossing folders!) The stamped flower is fist stamped off Balmy Blue ink, then the second step is full strength Balmy Blue. The flower center is Lemon Lolly – again a two-step stamp using the same stamped-off procedure as for the flower. The stem & leaf are Soft Sea Foam, following the same two-step for the leaf. Additional pieces were used from the Celebration Expressions Memories & More Card Pack for the strip on the inside of the card, the strip on the inside of the flap and the envelope flap. Card cuts will be listed below.

Stampin' Up! Side Flap Tuck card & envelope

Step by step…

  • Balmy Blue card base 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 scored @ 4 1/4. Remove 2 1/8 x 5 1/2 from front and trim down to 1 3/4 x 5 1/8 (emboss this panel)
  • Add lBerry burst layer to embossed panel 1 7/8 x 5 1/4 – set aside
  • Cut another panel of Balmy Blue 1 1/4 x 3 1/4 and score on long side at 1/2 (this panel can be wider, depending on how you plan your inside, but the 1/2 score remains the same. Burnish.
  • Add this to the card base approximately 5/8″ from bottom of card back with the fold even with edge (again, depending on the plan for the inside of the card, this placement can be higher but should not be lower)
  • Add Berry Burst layer to inside of card base 4 x 5 1/4
  • Add decorative layer to back side of flap 1 1/2 x 2 3/4 (remember that if the flap is wider, this layer should also be 1/4″ wider)
  • Add Basic White panel for stamping 3 3/4 x 5
  • On this card I added a decorative strip behind the flap approximately 5/8 x 4
  • Stamp the inside: Here I used the Impressions Abloom stamp set
  • Add embossed + layer to left side of front panel with dimensionals… placement is important in order to tuck the flap in between dimensionals: dimensionals should be near bottom of panels to be attached, at top & at least 1/2″ from where flap tucks in.
  • Tuck in flap & add sentiment to tucked in flap. This sentiment is on dimensionals and is from the Greetings For All Mix & Match Ephmera Pack.
Stampin' Up! Side Tuck Flap Fun Fold card & envelope

For the envelope… Using the Celebration Expressions Memories & More Card Pack, I chose a coordinating piece to add to the envelope flap & trimmed it to fit. Done.. and ready to send to someone special. This card is going to a fellow teammate who needs a pick me up :O) I’m hoping she will love it.

Thanks so much for stopping by. May you have a beautiful day!

Make someone happy sending them a handmade card made with love.

 

Product List

Celebration Expressions Memories & More Card Pack [ 165307 ]
$10.00
Greetings For All Mix & Match Ephemera Pack (English) [ 164862 ]
$7.00
Balmy Blue 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 146982 ]
$14.00
Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147105 ]
$9.00
Soft Sea Foam Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147102 ]
$9.00
Lemon Lolly Classic Stampin' Pad [ 161666 ]
$9.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166780 ]
$14.00
Basic White Medium Envelopes [ 159236 ]
$11.00
Bone Folder [ 102300 ]
$8.00
Stampin' Dimensionals [ 104430 ]
$4.25
Paper Trimmer [ 152392 ]
$28.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [ 149653 ]
$140.00
Linen Thread [ 104199 ]
$5.00
Versamark Pad [ 102283 ]
$9.50
Heat Tool (Us And Canada) [ 129053 ]
$32.00
Embossing Additions Tool Kit [ 159971 ]
$27.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue [ 110755 ]
$6.00
Mini Glue Dots [ 103683 ]
$7.25
Stampin' Seal [ 152813 ]
$8.00
Take Your Pick [ 144107 ]
$12.00
Add All to Cart

Stampin’ Up! IN COLOR SALE

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Starting August 5, select products that feature the new 2025–2027 In Colors™ are 15% off! This is a great opportunity to purchase new In Color products at a discount, so grab products you love—like ink, two-tone cardstock, and Designer Series Paper—and get everything you need to create projects that showcase Stampin’ Up!’s amazing color coordination!

Promotion Details:

  • Sales Period: August 5–31
  • Ordering Deadline: August 31, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. (MT)
  • Sale includes select inks, cardstock, Designer Series Paper, embellishments, and other products that include these new In Colors. Only products featured on the 2025–2027 In Colors page are included in this promotion.
  • Products are available only while supplies last.

You can find the 2025-2027 In Color sale items that will be on sale beginning August 5 right here

Stampin’ Up! Memories & More for the Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop

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Good morning, good morning. It’s Thursday and time for another Happy Inkin’ Thursday blog hop. We have a sketch challenge today and I’ve chosen to work with Celebrating Expressions Memories & More Card Pack and the very versatile Greetings from All Mix & Match Ephemera Pack. I’ve made two cards from these Stamp[in’ Up! items – hope you enjoy!

Stampin' Up! Celebrations Memories & More card front

This card has bold bright colors and I appreciate it’s friendly appearance. It makes me want to know whaat’s inside 😀 I used the Textured Notes Dies tom cut the panels from the card pack- the largest die for the largest image, then the 3rd & 4th largest for the two layered together. For the sentiment panel, the smallest die. The sentiment is from the Greetings for All Mix & Match Ephmera Pack and is on dimensionals. Three Shimmer Faceted Dots in Berry Burst bring your eye to the sentiment – and they are from the Floral Charm Suite of products.

Stampin' Up! Celebration Expressions Memories & More card pack, card inside

For the inside, another panel of the Celebration Expressions Memories & More card pack adhered to the card base. Then I used the 3rd largest die in the Textured Notes Dies for the Basic White panel and the very narrowist die for the Berry Burst background strip. Again, a sdentiment from the Greetings For All Mix & Match Ephmera Pack.

Stampin' Up! Celebration Expressions card & envelope

For the envelope, another panel of the Celebration Expressions Memories & More card pack adhered to the flap & trimmed to fit. Bam – DONE!

Card #2 is a baby birthday card – could be masculine or feminine and uses the same Celebration Expressions Memories & More card pack. I turned the card to make it a portrait card but still follows the sketch challenge.

Stampin' Up! Celebration Expressions card 2 card front

Here I used my paper trimmer for cutting the card panels: front is 3 x 4, 3 1/4 x 4 1/4 (Lemon Lime Twist), and 4 x 5 1/4. The card base is 4 1/4 x 11 scored at 5 1/2 (Balmy Blue. I added a Bordered Ribbon in Petunia Pop and the Rainbow Adhesive-Backed Dots. Panels are again from the Celebration Expressions Mix & Match card pack and the sentiment is from the Greetings for All Ephmera pack.

Stampin' Up! Celebration Expressions card 2 inside

For the inside… Basic White 4 x 5 1/4, then a Celebration Expressions Mix & Match card layer, followed by the sentiment from Greeting for All Ephmera pack. And on my desk is the cute cupcake with a candle – from an ONLINE EXCLUSIVE Birthday Celebrations.

Stampin' Up! Celebration Expressions baby card & envelope

For the envelope, another panel of the Celebrations Expressions Mix & Match card pack adhered to the flap. I then used a Basic Border Die to give it some charm and scallop edges.

So, here are the two card & envelopes – both using the same sketch but turned 90 degrees and a few more additions. Would love to know if you have a favorite. To purchase these products, see the info below the list of those participating in today’s hop.

Be sure to follow the links to see what fun creations were made by those participating in today’s hop. Enjoy!

Amy Koenders

Mary Deatherage

Karen Ksenzakovic

Tara Carpenter

Terry Lynn Bright

Nicole Bloxom

Thanks for stopping by. May you have a beautiful day.

Make someone happy sending them a handmade card filled with love. ❤️

Product List

Celebration Expressions Memories & More Card Pack [ 165307 ]

[165307]
$10.00

Greetings For All Mix & Match Ephemera Pack (English) [ 164862 ]

[164862]
$7.00

Textured Notes Dies [ 165555 ]

[165555]
$31.00

Charming Shimmer Faceted Dots [ 166139 ]

[166139]
$8.50

Petunia Pop 3/8" (1 Cm) Bordered Ribbon [ 163785 ]

[163785]
$7.50

Rainbow Adhesive Backed Dots [ 162758 ]

[162758]
$9.00

Berry Burst 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 144243 ]

[144243]
$14.00

Balmy Blue 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 146982 ]

[146982]
$14.00

Lemon Lime Twist 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 144245 ]

[144245]
$14.00

Small Blending Brushes [ 160518 ]

[160518]
$14.00

Sponge Daubers [ 133773 ]

[133773]
$7.50

Baker's Twine Essentials Pack [ 155475 ]

[155475]
$11.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [ 132708 ]

[132708]
$8.00

Journaling Pens [ 145480 ]

[145480]
$6.00

Natural Tones Linen Thread [ 164071 ]

[164071]
$9.00

Uninked Stampin' Spots [ 141822 ]

[141822]
$10.00

Linen Thread [ 104199 ]

[104199]
$5.00

Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush [ 141897 ]

[141897]
$9.00

Metallics Wow! Embossing Powder [ 165678 ]

[165678]
$21.00

Versamark Pad [ 102283 ]

[102283]
$9.50

Heat Tool (Us And Canada) [ 129053 ]

[129053]
$32.00

Embossing Additions Tool Kit [ 159971 ]

[159971]
$27.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166780 ]

[166780]
$14.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [ 159229 ]

[159229]
$17.00

Basic White Medium Envelopes [ 159236 ]

[159236]
$11.00

Paper Trimmer [ 152392 ]

[152392]
$28.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [ 149653 ]

[149653]
$140.00

Stampin' Dimensionals [ 104430 ]

[104430]
$4.25

Multipurpose Liquid Glue [ 110755 ]

[110755]
$6.00

Mini Glue Dots [ 103683 ]

[103683]
$7.25

Stampin' Seal [ 152813 ]

[152813]
$8.00

Bone Folder [ 102300 ]

[102300]
$8.00

Take Your Pick [ 144107 ]

[144107]
$12.00

Basic

[165213]
$53.00

Add All to Cart

Stampin’ Up! Prairie Grass & Blending Brushes

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Hello Monday! It’s hot here again in NJ – up to 93 today with very high humidity – not a day for being outside much. Guess I’ll just have to play in my stamp room – after doing chores of course 😀

Stampin' Up! Prairie Grass card front

Prairie Grass is a fairly new stamp set for me and I am loving the grasses and the fonts for the sentiments. It’s an ONLINE EXCLUSIVE stamp set. I got out my Blending Brushes and a couple of inks and went to work… Misty Moonlight and a hint of Secret Sea for the sky then Lemon Lime Twist for the lower portion. I stamped the grasses in Secret Sea. I used my color wheel to bring in a contrasting color – Melon Mambo ink for the sentiment – and yes, it comes from the Prairie Grass stamp set. I die cut it with Spotlight On Nature Dies, put it on dimensionals and added it to the card front. I used the Low Profile Sparkle Dots in Secret Sea for a bit of glam. These come from the Perfectly Pear suite of products. This front panel was added to Melon Mambo then adhered to the Secret Sea card base.

Stampin' Up! Prairie Grass card inside

For the inside… I again used the Lemon Lime Twist and a Blending Brush to add color to the bottom of the Basic White. I then stamped one of the grasses in Secret Sea ink. I adhered two triangles in corners for a background border, bringing in the color from the front of the card. I gives a very modern look.

Stampin' Up! Prairie Grass card & envelope

For the envelope… I again added Lemon Lime Twist with my Blending Brush to the front, then stamped full strength the tallest grass, then stamped twice more without reinking – with Secret Sea ink. On the flap I added Misty Moonlight and a bit of Secret Sea with a Blending Brush.

See how to order these products below.

Cards cuts are as follows:

  • Card base – Secret Sea 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 scored at 4 1/4
  • Layer Melon Mambo 4 1/8 x 5 3/8 (front), 2 x 2 cut on diagonal (inside)
  • Basic White 4 x 5 12/4 (front, 3 3/4 x 5 (inside), 2″ scrap for circle die cut

Get your FREE card tutorial using Stampin’ UP Charming Days Bundle this month with a $50 purchase at my online store.

Paper Pumpkin for August

Stampin' Up! August 2025 Paper Pumpkin

Kit Name:  Farmhouse Florals

This kit includes:

  • Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs with 9 coordinating envelopes
  • Precut paper pieces and linen thread
  • Sentiment stamps for the outside and inside of the cards
  • Coordinating colors: Calypso Coral, Darling Duckling, Gray Granite, Lost Lagoon,
  • Pecan Pie, Secret Sea (Classic Stampin’ Spot)
  • Subscribe by August 10 to get this awesome kit!

For more information and to sign up for the monthly or to check out the prepaid subscription options, click here… Paper Pumpkin is now all in one place! And here’s the add-on for June/ July and August that coordinates with the Paper Pumpkin kits for these months.

Circle of Season Dies

Stampin Up! Paper Pumpkin Circle of Season Dies

Thanks for stopping by. May you have a beautiful day. Make someone happy sending them a handmade card filled with love. ❤️

 Product List

Prairie Grass Cling Stamp Set (English) [ 166168 ]
$26.00
Spotlight On Nature Bundle [ 163581 ]
$52.00
Low Profile Sparkle Dots [ 166157 ]
$9.50
Secret Sea 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 165624 ]
$14.00
Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147051 ]
$9.00
Melon Mambo 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 115320 ]
$14.00
Secret Sea Classic Stampin' Pad [ 165285 ]
$9.00
Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147145 ]
$9.00
Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin' Pad [ 153118 ]
$9.00
Small Blending Brushes [ 160518 ]
$14.00
Sponge Daubers [ 133773 ]
$7.50
Baker's Twine Essentials Pack [ 155475 ]
$11.00
Journaling Pens [ 145480 ]
$6.00
Natural Tones Linen Thread [ 164071 ]
$9.00
Uninked Stampin' Spots [ 141822 ]
$10.00
Linen Thread [ 104199 ]
$5.00
Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush [ 141897 ]
$9.00
Metallics Wow! Embossing Powder [ 165678 ]
$21.00
Versamark Pad [ 102283 ]
$9.50
Heat Tool (Us And Canada) [ 129053 ]
$32.00
Embossing Additions Tool Kit [ 159971 ]
$27.00
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [ 132708 ]
$8.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166780 ]
$14.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [ 159229 ]
$17.00
Basic White Medium Envelopes [ 159236 ]
$11.00
Paper Trimmer [ 152392 ]
$28.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [ 149653 ]
$140.00
Stampin' Dimensionals [ 104430 ]
$4.25
Multipurpose Liquid Glue [ 110755 ]
$6.00
Mini Glue Dots [ 103683 ]
$7.25
Stampin' Seal [ 152813 ]
$8.00
Bone Folder [ 102300 ]
$8.00
Take Your Pick [ 144107 ]
$12.00
Basic
$53.00
Add All to Cart

 

Stampin’ Up! Sneaky Peek: Book fold with Peace on Earth Bundle

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Today’s card highlights the Peace on Earth bundle, which includes an embossing folder. This is part of a suite that will be available in the 2025 Sep-Dec Mini Catalog. This embossing folder makes a stunning leaf imprint with a center area open for a sentiment panel. I made a similar card a while back and my card class students wanted to give it a try. We made one of each – the original card in blues and this in Shaded Spruce. Here is the link to the original card.

Stampin' Up! Sympathy book fold Peace On Earth card front
Stampin' Up! Book Fold Peace on Earth card front

The card base is 4 1/4 x 11 scored at 4 1/2 & 5 1/2. Burnish the score lines well – fold the card in half (that’s the 5 1/2 score), then fold the 4 1/2 score forward. Add glue to that 1″ area and close the card base. This makes it a book fold! Now decorate… I ran a Basic White panel (4 1/8 x 4 3/8) through the Peaceful Garden embossing folder and adhered it to the card front. I cut a piece of Nests of Winter DSP 7/8 x 4 1/8 and adhered that to the 1″ area. With my Cut & emboss machine, I die cut the banner and leaf image from Shaded Spruce, and the dove from Basic White. I used a sponge dauber and Cloud Cover ink to add color around the feathers of the dove, then added an eye with just a dot of the Journaling pen. I set the dove aside. For the sentiment banner, Inused an embossing buddy to remove any finger marks, stamped the sentiment in VersaMark ink and sprinkled it with Wow! Polished Silver embossing powder & heat set with my heat tool. I added this to the card front with dimensionals, then added the dove with dimensionals. With dabs of liquid glue, I added the leaf die cut to the Nests of Winter DSP. I made a tiny bow from Bakers Twine – and the card front was complete!

Stampin' Up! Peace on Earth card inside
Stampin' Up! Book fold top view

For the inside – a Basic White panel 4 1/8 x 4 3/8 stamped in Shaded Spruce ink using the Jolly Holly stamp set – a July ONLINE EXCLUSIVE. Note the photo of the top view of the book fold.

Stampin' Up! Book fold Peace on Earth card & envelope

For the envelope – more of the Nests of Winter DSP adhered to the flap & trimmed to fit. An ‘olive branch’ is stamped on the envelope front from the Jolly Holly stamp set (the same July ONLINE EXCLUSIVE)- in Shaded Spruce ink.

Now… let’s talk about the September-December 2025 Mini Catalog 😀 As a demonstrator, we have the opportunity to view the new catalog early, before it’s released to customers. If you would like that opportunity I encourage you to consider becoming a demonstrator on my team. We have lots of fun, team workshops, team demonstrations and shared team info. At least 20% off every order & other benefits as well. Join my team here!

Thanks for stopping by. May you have a beautiful day!

Make someone happy sending them a handmade card filled with love. ❤️

Product List

Shaded Spruce 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 146981 ]
$14.00
Shaded Spruce Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147088 ]
$9.00
Jolly Holly Bundle (English) [ 166120 ]
$54.00
Baker's Twine Essentials Pack [ 155475 ]
$11.00
Cloud Cover Classic Stampin' Ink Refill [ 165279 ]
$5.50
Sponge Daubers [ 133773 ]
$7.50
Journaling Pens [ 145480 ]
$6.00
Natural Tones Linen Thread [ 164071 ]
$9.00
Small Blending Brushes [ 160518 ]
$14.00
Uninked Stampin' Spots [ 141822 ]
$10.00
Linen Thread [ 104199 ]
$5.00
Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush [ 141897 ]
$9.00
Metallics Wow! Embossing Powder [ 165678 ]
$21.00
Versamark Pad [ 102283 ]
$9.50
Heat Tool (Us And Canada) [ 129053 ]
$32.00
Embossing Additions Tool Kit [ 159971 ]
$27.00
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [ 132708 ]
$8.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166780 ]
$14.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [ 159229 ]
$17.00
Basic White Medium Envelopes [ 159236 ]
$11.00
Paper Trimmer [ 152392 ]
$28.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [ 149653 ]
$140.00
Stampin' Dimensionals [ 104430 ]
$4.25
Multipurpose Liquid Glue [ 110755 ]
$6.00
Mini Glue Dots [ 103683 ]
$7.25
Stampin' Seal [ 152813 ]
$8.00
Bone Folder [ 102300 ]
$8.00
Take Your Pick [ 144107 ]
$12.00
Basic
$53.00
Add All to Cart

Stampin’ Up! Sweeter With You Paper Pumpkin Alternates 2, 3

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Hello stampin’ friends – today is Saturday and I am again sharing Paper Pumpkin alternatives with you. And I guess one of the things I want you to consider is that these projects/ alternatives can be applied to other Stampin’ Up products – NOT JUST Paper Pumpkin!

Stampin' Up! July 2025 PP Alternative 2
Stampin' Up! July PP Alt 2, inside

This card uses one of the card bases in the kit & is very similar to what the kit suggests. I used Strawberry Slush ink for the sentiment and added Strawberry Slush & Pretty In Pink Gems on the card front. On the inside, I stamped the strawberries in Poppy Parade (a coordinating color recommended by the kit) and Granny Apple Green ink for the top on a Basic White panel and adhered it to Strawberry Slush.

Stampin' Up! July 2025 PP Alternate 3
Stampin' Up! July 2025

This card uses an original card base & another which I cut up and is a fun fold. It’s a tucked in offset gatefold. The additional supplies for this card are the red & White Bakers Twine, Poppy Parade and Daffodil Delight inks. In addition, I used more of the strawberry card front to cover the flap of a medium envelope. And look at the last photo to see how the offset gatefold tucks in.

Stampin' Up! July 2025 PP Alternate 3 card front
Stampin' Up!

Hopefully you can see how it fold in, slipping it under the circle.

See here to view the post about Alternate 1 of the July 2025 Paper Pumpkin

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 Product List

Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147094 ]
$9.00
Poppy Parade Classic Stampin' Pad [ 119782 ] (Retired)
Poppy Parade Classic Stampin’ Pad
[119782]
$5.95
Granny Apple Green Stampin' Pad [ 147095 ]
$9.00
Strawberry Slush Classic Stampin' Pad [ 165286 ]
$9.00
Strawberry Slush 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 165625 ]
$14.00
Strawberry Slush & Pretty In Pink Gems [ 165615 ]
$8.50
Real Red & White Baker's Twine [ 164051 ]
$5.00
Natural Tones Linen Thread [ 164071 ]
$9.00
Small Blending Brushes [ 160518 ]
$14.00
Uninked Stampin' Spots [ 141822 ]
$10.00
Sponge Daubers [ 133773 ]
$7.50
Linen Thread [ 104199 ]
$5.00
Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush [ 141897 ]
$9.00
Metallics Wow! Embossing Powder [ 165678 ]
$21.00
Versamark Pad [ 102283 ]
$9.50
Heat Tool (Us And Canada) [ 129053 ]
$32.00
Embossing Additions Tool Kit [ 159971 ]
$27.00
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [ 132708 ]
$8.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166780 ]
$14.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [ 159229 ]
$17.00
Basic White Medium Envelopes [ 159236 ]
$11.00
Paper Trimmer [ 152392 ]
$28.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [ 149653 ]
$140.00
Stampin' Dimensionals [ 104430 ]
$4.25
Multipurpose Liquid Glue [ 110755 ]
$6.00
Mini Glue Dots [ 103683 ]
$7.25
Stampin' Seal [ 152813 ]
$8.00
Bone Folder [ 102300 ]
$8.00
Take Your Pick [ 144107 ]
$12.00
Basic
$53.00
Add All to Cart