Stampin’ Up! Brushed with Beauty for the Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop

Welcome to the weekly Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop. We have a sketch challenge today and if you have come from Tara or just hopped right in here – glad you stopped by! You will get some fun ideas today so let’s begin…

Stampin' Up! Brushed with Beauty for sketch challenge

I began with Very Vanilla A2 size card. The floral pattern of the Brushed with Beauty is 2 x 4 and I adhered a thin strip (!/2 x 4) of another pattern from this package of DSP to the left side of the floral piece and adhered it to the card base – a 1/4″ edge on three sides. I then cut a piece of Crumb Cake 1 1/4 x 5 1/2 and stamped it with this fun pattern using the Beautifully Celebrated stamp set and Crumb Cake ink. I then adhered a strip of Mossy Meadow 1/2 x 5 1/2 to create the same edge as the upper panel & adhered it in place. I die cut the leaf from Mossy Meadow and set it aside while I made the sCake ink on a Very Vanilla strip 1/2 x 3 3/4. The leaf was added to the back of the stripn with liquid glue, then the strip added to the card front with dimensionals. As a final touch – three Pressed Flower Motifs were attached to bring it all together. These embellishments are an ONLINE EXCLUSIVE item from the Beautiful Gallery Suite.

Stampin' Up! Brushed with Beauty card inside

For the inside… Crumb Cake ink and items in the Beautifully Celebrated stamp set were stamped on the Very Vanilla insert (4 x 5 1/4)

Stampin' Up! Brushed with Beauty card & envelope

For the envelope… more of the Brushed with. Beauty DSP was attached to the flap & trimmed to fit. On the envelope front, the same leaf as on the inside of the card was stamped on the front – also in Crumb Cake ink. And there you have it – finis!

Now… time to see what others have created for today’s hop. Remember to check below on how to order from me, get those Bonus Days coupons, see the Product of the month and MORE! Make sure you visit Nicole – next on the list!

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Amy Koenders

Mary Deatherage

Karen Ksenzakovic

Tara Carpenter

Terry Lynn Bright

Nicole Bloxom

First – BONUS DAYS…BONUS DAYS BONUS DAYS! Because do you know what’s a great deal? Getting rewarded for all the crafting supplies you’re already going to buy! When you shop between January 6 and February 2 and spend $50 USD | $60 CAD, you will earn a $5 USD | $6 CAD coupon! Make sure you save all your coupons because you can redeem them (and we mean ALL of them) between February 3 and 28. During the earning period, a shopping-cart notification will appear when an order qualifies for a Bonus Days coupon—an online store feature on both the demonstrator and customer websites.

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PRODUCT OF THE MONTH – only $5 with a $75 order (before shipping & taxes)

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FABULOUS SAYINGS PHOTOPOLYMER STAMP SET (ENGLISH)

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The Fabulous Sayings Stamp Set is the exclusive Product of the Month for January 2026! Only available until stocks run out—don’t wait to get yours!

This is a Two-Step Stampin’ set; it allows you to layer two or more images to create one final image with extra texture and dimension in the colors you want.

Jan-Apr 2026 Mini Catalog – click the image below to view the catalog

Stampin' Up! Jan-Apr 2026 Mini Catalogue

ONLINE EXCLUSIVES Several new stamp sets, dies, Designer Series Papers, embellishments and ribbons are available online that are not in any SU! Catalog. SHOP WITH ME HERE

KITS COLLECTION

Stampin’ Up released 3 new kits this month. 
  • Adopt A Pet Kit DETAILS 
    – Makes 4 projects: 1 each of 4 designs 
    – Largest box size: 4-3/8″ x 3-1/2″ x 4-1/2″
    – Colors: Basic Gray, Cajun Craze, Coastal Cabana, Crushed Curry, Secret Sea, Strawberry Slush
    – Sentiments printed in English, French, and German
  • Butterfly Garden Kit DETAILS
    – Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs
    – Folded card size: 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ (14 x 10.8 cm)
    – Colors: Crushed Curry, Flirty Flamingo, Garden Green, Misty Moonlight, Pretty Peacock, Timid Tiger
    – Also available in French
  • Lots To Love Kit Details
  • – Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs
    – Folded card size: 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ (14 x 10.8 cm)
    – Colors: Basic Beige, Darling Duckling, Fresh Freesia, Pretty Peacock, Strawberry Slush, Timid Tiger
    – Sentiments printed in English, French, and German

When shopping with me -.With a $50 order or more, receive my MONTHLY TUTORIAL – For January, that tutorial is all about the Lovely Arrangements bundle and Lovely Blossoms DSP – all part of the January ONLINE EXCLUSIVE Lovely Blossoms Suite Collection.

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

Stampin’ Up! New Covered in Flowers Accents Cards

Good, good morning. It was rainy here Saturday and I was able to play in my craft room. I had such fun playing with a new ONLINE EXCLUSIVE product released Jan 6. It’s called Covered in Flowers Accents. They are a laser cut sheet of flowers and leaves, cut from something other than paper, yet very thin and not as fragile as paper. They are stunningly gorgeous. Here are my four cards.

Stampin' Up! Covered in Flowers Accents, card 1
Stampin' Up! Covered in Flowers Accents, card 2

Stampin' Up! Covered in Flowers, card 3
Stampin' Up! Covered in Flowers Accents, card 4

You can see that I stuck with a certain color theme for all four cards, Timid Tiger and Cloud Cover. I used the same embellishments on each card, varying the color per the need: 2025-2027 In Color Flat Pearls, again in Timid tiger and Cloud Cover. On the first card I used Secret Sea. On the very last card I chose to use a Blending Brush to color the floral accent: Timid Tiger & Pumpkin Pie, the Granny Apple Green & Garden Green.

The sentiments on the card fronts : card 1 is from Fragrant Flowers stamp set, stamped in Secret Sea & punched out with the Three Banner Punch; card 3 sentiment is from Prayers & Promises stamped in Cloud Cover & die cut with Beautifully Celebrated Dies the inked the edges with Cloud Cover; card 4 front sentiment is from Banner Sayings stamp set in Cloud Cover ink and punched with the coordinating Three Banner Punch.

And here are each of the cards on the inside.

Stampin' Up! Covered in Flowers Accents card 1 inside
Stampin' Up! Prayers and Promises, card 2 inside

Stampin' Up! Prayers & Promises sentiment card 3
Stampin' Up! Prayers & Promises inside card 4

On each of the cards inside, I used a Blending Brush prior to stamping the sentiment. On the first card I used the punched out ‘frame’ as the template from the flower on the front and stamped the sentiment in Secret Sea ink using the Fragrant Layers stamp set. For the remaining three cards I stamped in Cloud Cover ink using various sentiments from Prayers & Promises stamp set.

Other products used to make these cards: Stripes Embossing Folder on card 1 and the Stone & Vine Embossing Folder on card 2. On card 3 I added Nature Walk 12×12 DSP to the full card front. All the cards use 2025-2027 In Color 6×6 DSP: card 1 – (3) panels cut 1 x 3 & layered to Timid Tiger 3 1/8 x 3 1/4; card 2 – 1 x 3 & 2 x 3 layered on Timid Tiger1 3/8 x 4 32/8 & 2 3/8 x 3 3/8; card 3 – 1 x 4 & 1/2 x 4; card 4 – 1/2 x 4 & 1 1/4 x 4. Each of the Basic White layers are 3 3/4 x 5. On card 4 there is an additional layer 3 7/8 x 5 1/8. Card bases are either 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 scored at 4 1/4 or 4 1/4 x 11 scored at 5 1/2, making all card fronts 4 1/4 x 5 1/2. The inside layer is Basic White 4 x 5 1/4.

And here are the coordinating envelopes with the cards.

Thes products to make these cards may be found in the links below. Feel free to contact me if you have a question! Stampin’ Up! has all kinds of items for the card crafter and a scrapbooker. The new Jan-Apr 2026 Mini Catalog is full of wonderful ideas. See the catalog by clicking the catalog image below.

Stampin' Up! Jan - Apr 2026 Mini Catalog

When you’re shopping with me, notice there is a Product of the Month (POM) for January that may be added to your cart for $5 when your purchase is $75 or more (before shipping & taxes)

Stampin' Up! January Product of the Month

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FABULOUS SAYINGS PHOTOPOLYMER STAMP SET (ENGLISH)

$5.00

SHOP WITH ME HERE – whether it be for ONLINE EXCLUSIVES, the Jan-Apr Mini Catalog, the Annual Catalog or discontinued products. During this time frame of Jan 6-12, 2026, I am offering DOUBLE DAISY PATCH REWARDS as a customer Thank You! In other words, for every $25 order (before shipping & taxes), you will receive double the rewards. :O) In addition, when your order is $50 & above, you will also receive the monthly tutorial with lots of fabulous ideas. For January, that tutorial is all about the Lovely Arrangements bundle and Lovely Blossoms DSP – all part of the January ONLINE EXCLUSIVE Lovely Blossoms Suite Collection.

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

Stampin’ Up! NEW PRODUCTS AVAILABLE

Welcome to my first post of 2026! The year did NOT start out well – my computer screen failed & had to be replaced… it took a bit as it had to be ordered, installed, secured – all that. Now I’m back in business!! With Tues being Jan 6, all kinds of things happened with Stampin’ Up! products: new kits announced, a new product of the month with a $75 order (before tax & shipping), AND the Jan-Apr, 2026 Catalog went live – WOOHOO! and new online exclusives announced too. PLUS Bonus DAYS are here as well. Let’s check out some of these new items.

Kits:

Stampin' Up! Jan. 2026 new kits
Stampin' Up! Adopt a Pet Kit

Adopt a Pet Kit – $15.00 167256

For the pet lover in your life, the Adopt a Pet Kit is a total tail-wagger. Build adorable homes, craft playful pets, and fill out your own certificate of adoption for a creative experience that’s full of heart. This kit is paws-itively perfect for celebrating every furry friend.

DETAILS
– Makes 4 projects: 1 each of 4 designs
– Largest box size: 4-3/8″ x 3-1/2″ x 4-1/2″
– Colors: Basic Gray, Cajun Craze, Coastal Cabana, Crushed Curry, Secret Sea, Strawberry Slush
– Sentiments printed in English, French, and German

Kit includes one of each item listed below.
– Step-by-step instructions
– 4 boxes to construct

Stampin' Up! Butterfly Garden Kit

Butterfly Garden Kit $24.00 167266

Create uplifting cards filled with messages of hope and support using the Butterfly Garden Kit. Featuring hand-illustrated butterflies and heartfelt sentiments, it’s perfect for sending encouragement to friends and loved ones. The kit includes everything you need to craft meaningful cards that truly brighten someone’s day.

DETAILS
– Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs
– Folded card size: 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ (14 x 10.8 cm)
– Colors: Crushed Curry, Flirty Flamingo, Garden Green, Misty Moonlight, Pretty Peacock, Timid Tiger
– Also available in French

Kit includes one of each item listed below.
– Butterfly Garden Photopolymer Stamp Set
– Clear stamp block
– Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin’ Spot
– Step-by-step instructions
– 9 printed envelopes
– 9 card bases
– Precut paper pieces
– White dot embellishments
– Adhesive

Stampin' Up! Lots to Love Kit

Lots to love Kit $15.00 167263

Design thoughtful cards without the fuss! The Lots to Love Kit has everything you need to craft sweet handmade cards enhanced with colorful accents and fun botanical touches. Each kit comes with printed card bases and envelopes, laser-cut card fronts, precut paper pieces and sentiments, and dot embellishments. Whether you’re saying thanks or just saying hello, this kit lets you create meaningful cards with ease.

DETAILS
– Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs
– Folded card size: 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ (14 x 10.8 cm)
– Colors: Basic Beige, Darling Duckling, Fresh Freesia, Pretty Peacock, Strawberry Slush, Timid Tiger
– Sentiments printed in English, French, and German

Kit includes one of each item listed below.
– Step-by-step instructions
– 9 printed envelopes
– 9 printed card bases
– 9 laser-cut card fronts
– Precut paper pieces and sentiments
– Darling Duckling dot embellishments
– Adhesive

BONUS DAYS BONUS DAYS! Because do you know what’s a great deal? Getting rewarded for all the crafting supplies you’re already going to buy! When you shop between January 6 and February 2 and spend $50 USD | $60 CAD, you will earn a $5 USD | $6 CAD coupon! Make sure you save all your coupons because you can redeem them (and we mean ALL of them) between February 3 and 28. During the earning period, a shopping-cart notification will appear when an order qualifies for a Bonus Days coupon—an online store feature on both the demonstrator and customer websites.

PRODUCT OF THE MONTH – only $5 with a $75 order (before shipping & taxes)

167972

FABULOUS SAYINGS PHOTOPOLYMER STAMP SET (ENGLISH)

$5.00

The Fabulous Sayings Stamp Set is the exclusive Product of the Month for January 2026! Only available until stocks run out—don’t wait to get yours!

This is a Two-Step Stampin’ set; it allows you to layer two or more images to create one final image with extra texture and dimension in the colors you want.

Jan-Apr 2026 Mini Catalog – click the image below to view the catalog

ONLINE EXCLUSIVES Several new stamp sets, dies, Designer Series Papers, embellishments and ribbons are available online that are not in any SU! Catalog. SHOP WITH ME HERE

During this time frame of Jan 6-12, 2026, I am offering DOUBLE DAISY PATCH REWARDS as a customer Thank You! In other words, for every $25 order (before shipping & taxes), you will receive double the rewards. :O) In addition, when your order is $50 & above, you will also receive thew monthly tutorial with lots of fabulous ideas. For January, that tutorial is all about the Lovely Arrangements bundle and Lovely Blossoms DSP – all part of the January ONLINE EXCLUSIVE Lovely Blossoms Suite Collection.

OK – did I mention all the new stuff? Let me know if you have questions… Happy New Year & welcome to 2026! Thanks for stopping by. Share with your ❤️

Stampin’ Up! Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop

Welcome to the week before Christmas – and this fun blog hop with the Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop! We have a sketch challenge today… I’ve chosen to use the Simply Beautiful bundle & other products in the Lovely & Beautiful Suite in the Jan-Apr 2026 Mini Catalog.

Stampin' Up! Simply Beautiful Bundle card front

I began with a Fresh Freesia card base and added two layers of the Lovely & Beautiful Special DSP, off-setting them for the challenge and attached them with dimensionals. I then pulled out Petal Pink to die cut the two flower pieces and Gold Foil for the stems & leaves. I used a sponge dauber & Calypso Coral ink to add dimension to the flower centers. Using the Beautifully Celebrated Dies, I also die cut the sweet label under the flower from Basic White and used the same sponge dauber to sponge the edges. I stamped the sentiment in Petal Pink ink and fussy cut along the bottom. This was attached with dimesnionals. Final touch… the awesome Pearlized Faceted Circles. Let me explain the flower layers a bit more… I added the two petal layers with a single cut in half mini dimensional, but it didn’t quite ‘sit’ the way I wanted, so I rolled a glue dot and attached that to one of the petals and it did the trick. The gold foil stamen is added with a glue dot.

Stampin' Up! Simply Beautiful card inside

For the inside… The leaf is stamped with Memento ink – my ink pad is way juicy and the image is quite strong 😦 But I colored the leaf with Stampin’ Blends in Old Olive. I added the Basic White panel to another piece of the Lovely & Beautiful SDSP and attached them to the inside of the card.

Stampin' Up! Simply Beautiful card & envelope

For the envelope… another stamped image in Memento ink Simply Beautiful stamp set & colored with Stampin’ Blends Petal Pink & Old Olive. The flap has the same Fresh Freesia Lovely & Beautiful SDSP trimmed to fit. For information about shopping with me or joining my team, see below.

Now it’s time to follow my hop buddies… click the next button or click on a name – you’re going to want to see what everyone has created. Enjoy the hop!

Amy Koenders

Mary Deatherage

Karen Ksenzakovic

Tara Carpenter

Terry Lynn Brightyou are here!

Nicole Bloxom

When shopping through me & Stampin’ Up! you will earn 10% of your retail amount on all orders of $20 or greater – that’s deal #1! You will also be earning Daisy Patch Rewards from me – one Daisy Patch reward for each $25 of your order through my online store – that’s deal #2! When you have a total of 16 Daisy Patch Rewards – you will be able to select a $40 gift from me – that’s deal #3! 😀 When your order is $50 or greater, you will receive the monthly tutorial – and for December it’s the Pop-Up Petals tutorial – deal #4! See below for more fantastic deals.

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TRUE BLUE FLORALS 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 CM) DESIGNER SERIES PAPER

$5.00

If you love exclusive products, you’re going to love Product of the Month, a promotion centered around a special product release every month. The Product of the Month items are specially designed to be some of the best items Stampin’ Up! has to offer that aren’t available in any of our catalogs or our Online Exclusives. Every month we’ll release a new item that is only available for purchase once per account. These items will be limited quantity and are likely to sell out quickly—once they’re sold out, they’re gone for good! The True Blue Florals 12″ x 12″ (30.5 x 30.5 cm) Designer Series Paper is the exclusive Product of the Month for December 2025! Only available until supplies run out—don’t wait to get yours! This product can be unlocked for just $5 with a single order over $75 (after discounts and rewards).

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