Welcome to this fabulous weekly hop. We have a theme challenge today and I’ve created a sympathy card.

For the card front, I stamped this gorgeous tree using the Loveliest Tree stamp set, Basic Gray ink and Basic White cut 3 1/2 x 4 3/4. After stamping, I used a Blending Brush to gently add color all around the edges of the card. I added this panel to Basic Gray cut 3 3/4 x 5, put dimensionals on the back and attached it to a Thick Basic White card base, 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 scored at 4 1/4, creating a top fold card. For this sentiment, I stamped using Basic Gray ink and the Loveliest Tree stamp set on a scrap of Basic White, then die cut it with Tailor Made Tags Dies. I used Bakers Twine Essential Pack to thread through the hole and frayed the ends. I put dimensionalson this tage and added it to the card front.

For the inside of the card, I used Basic Gray ink, but also used the Comforting Thoughts stamp set for the sentiment and the small leaf image from Loveliest Tree stamp set – stamped on a Basic White panel 3 1/2 x 4 3/4, adhered to Basic Gray 3 3/4 x 5, then popped into the inside of the card.

For the envelope… I stamped this sweet leaf image from Loveliest Tree in Basic Gray ink both on the flap and on the front of the envelope. Simple, elegant, peaceful.

Want to purchase this set from me – or something more? See below how to do that. For now – visit tthe others participating in the hop – theme challenge – outdoors.. Click on the icons or on a name to visit the remaining participants.

Amy Koenders

Mary Deatherage

Karen Ksenzakovic

Tara Carpenter

Terry Lynn Bright

OK – info on ordering from me…. first of all – no more HOST CODE is needed – YAY! Instead for every order of $20 + Stampin’ Up! has it’s own rewards. And for every $50 order from me in my ONLINE STORE you will earn Daisy Patch Points – one Daisy for every $50 purchase from me. Save those Daisy Patch Points up to 8 points and you’ll be able to order a free gift from me valued to $40. And for that $50 purchase from me, you’ll also receive the monthly tutorial – and for May it features the Gallery Blooms bundle.

Now, here’s the deal… I’ve had a knee replacement recently and staples will be removed May 20 – so between now (May 12) and May 20, 2025 at end of day, I’m offering double Daisy Patch Points for every purchase of $50+.Check out my Daisy Patch Rewards Program.

Visit my ONLINE STORE HERE to place that order!

As you probably already know, the 2025-2026 Annual Catalog is now LIVE to customers AND there were two new kits unveiled in the Kits Collection, PLUS more ONLINE EXCLUSIVES released! Stampin’ Up! is ROCKIN’ IT. And here’s another thing – the JOINING PROMOTION. Become a demonstrator (would love to have you on my team!)

Starter Kit Special is NOW AVAILABLE!

Have you heard? From May 6–31, new demonstrators get $165 USD | $220 CAD worth of products in their Starter Kit for just $99 USD | $135 CAD. (That’s $66 USD | $85 CAD in extra products—our biggest Starter Kit Special yet!) As a bonus, new demonstrators also score FREE shipping on their Kit, FREE business supplies, and a FREE Paper Pumpkin kit! Become a demonstrator and enjoy all the perks that come with that, like a 20–25% product discount, exclusive early access to products, the opportunity to earn a modest supplemental income, the chance to attend incredible training and crafting events, and so much more! 

Become a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator between May 6–31 and choose $165 worth of products for only $99! (And did we mention your Starter Kit comes with FREE shipping, FREE business supplies, AND a bonus, FREE Paper Pumpkin kit?) Click HERE to join with me & create your Starter Kit! What’s to lose – 20% discount/ 20% commission on all orders.

THANKS FOR STOPPING BY – MAY YOU HAVE A BEAUTIFUL DAY!

Welcome to Amy’s Inkin’ Krew Blog Hop. Today’s challenge is ‘for the boys/ men’ and I’ve created a sailing card. This is a favorite hobby for my hubby & several of his buddies – me too. Having said that – there are LOTS of women who sail so don’t discount them for competition!!!

I started with a Secret Sea card base 4 1/4 x 11 scored at 5 1/2 with the fold to the left. The Sunrise Sailing bundle includes a hybrid embossing folder, which means it embosses but can also die cut certain images with coordinating dies – and that’s what I did, I used a Basic White panel about 6×6 (the embossing folder is large), added the sailboat die cutting side up in the proper place on the embossing folder, and ran it through my die cutting/ embossing machine. And what happens? A gorgeously embossed background and a die cut sailboat. :O) With Balmy Blue ink and a Blending Brush, I gently highlighted the clouds and the bottom of the boat. I switched inks to first Misty Moonlight then Secret Sea to highlight the water with a Blending Brush. I stamped the sails of the boat with Real Red ink – still using the Sunrise Sailing stamp set. There are bird dies in this Sunrise Sailing Dies, so I cut 3 birds from Basic Black card stock, added the two to the front covering the embossed birds, and reserved the other bird for the inside of the card. I cut down the embossed Basic White panel to 4 x 5 and adhered it to a Balmy Blue 4 1/8 x 5 1/8. I added the sailboat over the opening with dimensionals. These were added to the Secret Sea card base with dimensionals. I stamped the sentiment in Secret Sea ink on a Basic White scrap, fussy cut it and added it to the card front with glue. Of course it was from the Sunrise Sailing stamp set! Final touch – 2025-2027 In Color Flat Pearls.

For the inside… I had a leftover piece of the water that had been highlighted with Misty Moonlight & Secret Sea and adhered that to a 4 x 5. I adhered the remaining bird from the die cut birds- Sunrise Sailing Dies of course – as though it was ‘fishing’ for it’s lunch. This I added to a Balmy Blue panel 4 1/8 x 5 1/8, then to the inside of the card.

For the envelope… I embossed a piece of Misty Moonlight card stock 2 1/4 x 6 with the So Swirly embossing folder (more water image), adhered it to the flap & trimmed to fit. For the front, I stamped this water image in Misty Moonlight ink then the birds in Secret Sea – these come from the Sunrise Sailing Bundle . WooHoo! Love this set – so versatile, easy to use, and fabulous.

Want to purchase this set from me – or something more? See below how to do that. For now – visit tthe others participating in the hop – “for the men/ boys”. Click on the icons or on a name to visit the remaining participants.

1. Christie King
2. Akiko Sudano
3. Terry Lynn Bright–you are here!
4. Tara Carpenter
5. Karen Ksenzakovic
6. Ann Louise Fodgaard
7. Mary Deatherage
8. Karen Finkle
9. Amy Koenders

OK – info on ordering from me…. first of all – no more HOST CODE is needed – YAY! Instead for every order of $20 + Stampin’ Up! has it’s own rewards. And for every $30 order from me in my ONLINE STORE you will earn Darling Daisy Points – one Darling Daisy for every $30 purchase from me. Save those Darling Daisy Points up to 15points and you’ll be able to order a free gift from me valued to $40. And for that $30 purchase from me, you’ll also receive the monthly tutorial – and for May it features the Gallery Blooms bundle.

Now, here’s the deal… I’ve had a knee replacement recently and staples will be removed May 20 – so between now (May 12) and May 20 at end of day, I’m offering double Darling Daisy Points for every purchase of $30+.

Visit my ONLINE STORE HERE to place that order!

As you probably already know, the 2025-2026 Annual Catalog is now LIVE to customers AND there were two new kits unveiled in the Kits Collection, PLUS more ONLINE EXCLUSIVES released! Stampin’ Up! is ROCKIN’ IT. And here’s another thing – the JOINING PROMOTION. Become a demonstrator (would love to have you on my team!)

Starter Kit Special is NOW AVAILABLE!

Have you heard? From May 6–31, new demonstrators get $165 USD | $220 CAD worth of products in their Starter Kit for just $99 USD | $135 CAD. (That’s $66 USD | $85 CAD in extra products—our biggest Starter Kit Special yet!) As a bonus, new demonstrators also score FREE shipping on their Kit, FREE business supplies, and a FREE Paper Pumpkin kit! Become a demonstrator and enjoy all the perks that come with that, like a 20–25% product discount, exclusive early access to products, the opportunity to earn a modest supplemental income, the chance to attend incredible training and crafting events, and so much more! 

Become a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator between May 6–31 and choose $165 worth of products for only $99! (And did we mention your Starter Kit comes with FREE shipping, FREE business supplies, AND a bonus, FREE Paper Pumpkin kit?) Click HERE to join with me & create your Starter Kit! What’s to lose – 20% discount/ 20% commission on all orders.

Happy Thursday and welcome to this special hop. We have a sketch challenge today and I’ve used the Country Woods DSP & the Textured Notes stamp set to create it.

I began with a Thick Basic White card base standard A2 size. Using the Textured Notes stamp set, I stamped these awesome leaves: the smaller ones in Crushed Curry and the larger ones in Memento ink. For the first card I cut he Country Woods DSP 1 1/4 x 5 1/2 and attached that to a panel of Basic Gray 1 1/2 x 5 12, put dimensionals on the back and added it to the card, centering the panel. My last step was to add Iridescent Floral Gems.

The sentiment is stamped in VersaMark ink using the Textured Notes stamp set, sprinkled with white WOW embossing powder & heat set it with the heat gun. I popped it up with dimensionals.

For the inside… on a Basic White panel 4 x 5 1/4, I stamped the smaller leaves from the Textured Notes stamp set in Crushed Curry ink and stamped again without reinking. I did that on the top left of the panel and the bottom right, then adhered it to the inside of the card. This card seems like a masculine card to me & I love the versatility of it.

For the envelope front I stamped the smaller leaves from the Textured Notes stamp set in Crushed Curry ink and continued stamping without reinking – inked the stamp and did the same on the flap. then followed the same process on the flap.

On the second card I used the very same process but the card base is Smoky Slate and the DSP is just a teeny bit wider – maybe 1 3/8 x 5 1/2 and the attached paper is Crushed Curry 1 1/2 x 5 1/2. Everything else is the same. :o) The sentiment is stamped in VersaMark ink using the Textured Notes stamp set, sprinkled with white WOW embossing powder & heat set it with the heat gun. I popped it up with dimensionals.

I prefer the first card – what is your preference?

Now, on with the hop – click on the next button to take you to the fabulous
Amy or click on a name to visit another team member.

Amy Koenders

Akiko Sudano

Karen Ksenzakovic

Tara Carpenter

Terry Lynn Bright – you are here!

As you probably already know, the 2025-2026 Annual Catalog is now LIVE to customers AND there were two new kits unveiled in the Kits Collection, PLUS more ONLINE EXCLUSIVES released! Stampin’ Up! is ROCKIN’ IT. And here’s another thing – the JOINING PROMOTION. Become a demonstrator (would love to have you on my team!)

Starter Kit Special is NOW AVAILABLE!

Have you heard? From May 6–31, new demonstrators get $165 USD | $220 CAD worth of products in their Starter Kit for just $99 USD | $135 CAD. (That’s $66 USD | $85 CAD in extra products—our biggest Starter Kit Special yet!) As a bonus, new demonstrators also score FREE shipping on their Kit, FREE business supplies, and a FREE Paper Pumpkin kit! Become a demonstrator and enjoy all the perks that come with that, like a 20–25% product discount, exclusive early access to products, the opportunity to earn a modest supplemental income, the chance to attend incredible training and crafting events, and so much more! 

If you do not have a catalog, click the image below to see the new In Colors and all the wonderful products.

Get Notified When Products Are Back in Stock!

One request we hear often is, “Can I get notified when an unavailable item comes back in stock?” We are excited to announce that in the next week or so, you will be able to do just that! 

If a product is currently unavailable, a box will appear above the product detail where you can request an email notification when/if the product returns. This feature will be available to demonstrators, customers, and guests. If you are logged in as a demonstrator or customer, your email address will automatically populate, with the option to edit it if needed. Guests will need to enter their email address manually. 

After your preferred email address is entered, check the box to agree to receive the notification email, then click Notify Me. You will then receive a confirmation email that includes the item number and name of the product you signed up to be notified about. If you change your mind, you can click the unsubscribe button in the confirmation email and it will unsubscribe you only from that specific product notification.

When/if the product becomes available, you will receive a single email notifying you it’s back in stock. The email will include the item number, name, and an image of the product. If the product sells out again, you will need to sign up again to be notified when/if it returns. Perfect, right?!

The Latest on Cloud Cover Ink

The clouds have parted, and we have more to share about our new In Color, Cloud Cover. In the March 18 Weekly Update, we announced we wouldn’t release the Cloud Cover Classic Stampin’ Pad (165284) and Classic Stampin’ Ink Refill (165279) with our 2025–2026 Annual Catalog preorder. This was due to unforeseen quality issues—the ink color was shifting beyond our quality parameters.  Since our initial announcement, we’ve been hard at work researching the matter. Here’s what we know: 

• A chemical reaction between our Cloud Cover ink formula and the chemical makeup of the firm foam used in our Classic Stampin’ Pads has been determined to be the cause of the color shift.  
• Such a reaction is rare, but the chemistry can play tricks, even after development and our rigorous quality testing.  
• Because this was an unforeseen issue, we are unable to predict when the shift in color will occur. In one batch of pads, the color accuracy met quality standards. In another, the shift is too significant to pass our tests. Because we pride ourselves on offering beautiful coordinating colors, this inconsistency simply won’t do. Therefore, we will not release Cloud Cover Classic Stampin’ Pads to customers.  

Classic Stampin’ Pad aside, there IS a Cloud Cover ink option for customers—Stampin’ Spots!

• Classic Stampin’ Spot Small Assortment 1 (166716) – this includes Real Red, Petal Pink, Garden Green, Cloud Cover & Early Espresso

OR

• Classic Stampin’ Ink Refill (165279)
• Uninked Stampin’ Spots (141822)

Questions? Please reach out to me.

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

Welcome to this fantastic Thursday Hop! We have a color challenge today for the hop… hope you enjoy what you see today.

Oh what a fun, bright, feminine card… and I absolutely love this Florals in Bloom DSP! Here’s what I did… I cut a panel of the DSP 2 3/4 x 4, then cut on the short side @ 1 1/2, trimming that to create two panels 1 3/4 x 1 1/2 & 1 3/4 x 2 1/2. That leaves a 1″ strip which I cut @ 2 1/2, leaving a 1 1/2 pice. I adhered these directly to the Summer Splash 3 x 4 1/4, then to Darling Duckling 3 1/4 x 4 1/2. I wrapped a Strawberry Slush Twine around two times & tied a bow. This twine is from a Bakers Twine 3 color pack. Over this I added the sentiment on dimensionals from Greetings for All Ephemera Pack. I embossed a Basic White piece 4 x 5 1/4 using the Birchwood 3D embossing folder and adhered it to the Thick Basicb White card base (8b 1/2 x 5 1/2 scored at 4 1/4. I attached the front panel with dimensionals and bingo, the front was complete.

For the inside… On another Basic White panel cut 4 x 5 1/4, I stamped the outline of the flowers in full strength Strawberry Slush, then stamped the fill in flowers in stamped off once Strawberry Slush. I stamped the stem/ leaves stamp in Granny Apple Green. And the sentiment – from the Greetings for All Ephemera Pack. Adhere the panel to the inside of the card. OH… the stamped flowers are from Pretty Florals stamp set – notice how it matches the DSP!!! These items are part of a suite of products available May 6.

For the envelope… more of the Florals in Bloom DSP on the flap, adhered & trimmed to fit. And yep – that same sweet flower on the envelope front from Pretty Florals. This also comes with dies!!!

Want to get these??? Join with me May 6 to place an order from the new 2025-2026 Annual Catalog AND the new ONLINE EXCLUSIVES. Clicking here to go to my store.

Take a gander at what others on the hop are sharing today… click on the next button to visit Amy or click on a name. Happy hopping!

Amy Koenders

Akiko Sudano

Karen Ksenzakovic

Tara Carpenter

Terry Lynn Bright

Remember – double rewards from Stampin’ Up! May 2-3 when placing orders those days!!! The global crafting community will be celebrating National Scrapbooking Day on May 3 —and we’re joining in the fun by offering you 2x Stampin’ Rewards for 2 days! Opt in if you have not done so already…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! (Non-commissionable items and existing Paper Pumpkin subscriptions are excluded.)

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Hello folks – this is my 2nd post for the day and here it is the day before May Day – May 1 – and I’m excited to share this fun fold. It’s made with retiring Country Lace DSP to create the fault line technique :O)

Begin with a Crumb Cake card base 4 1/4 x 11 scored @ 5 1/2 & @ 6 1/2. Burnish the 5 1/2 then burnish the 6 1/2 bringing it forward. Adhere that 1″ area to the card back so just the right side flips up. Add Basic White 7/8 x 4 1/4 to the 1″ area then add Country Lace DSP 3/4 x 4 1/4 over the Basic White.

Holding two layers of Country Lace together (both cut 3 x 4 7/16) & slowly tear at an angle – short side to short side – creating this fun edge. Now separate these pieces and add to a Basic White panel 4 7/16 x 4 1/4, leaving space as shown. Add to the Crumb Cake card front. (If you have seen the falut line technique in videos, I have done this just a bit differently – in that I added the Basic White panel to fit the book binder front) Stamp the sentiment in Crumb Cake ink using the Blooming Phrases stamp set – an ONLINE EXCLUSIVE and available May 6! Because this is a photopolymer stamp, I curved it to fit the curve of the DSP :O) I added three Adhesive-Backed Metallic Gems.

For the inside of the card, I stamped the word happy, taping off some of the elements of that stamp before inking with Crumb Cake ink. Then I stamped the word ‘birthday’, also in Crumb Cake ink. These also come from the Blooming Phrases stamp set. Next I stamped the balloons in Memento ink – these come from Spring Corners stamp set, currently available in the ONLINE store. I colored these with Stampin’ Blends: Balmy Blue, Summer splash & Pool Party then added Wink of Stella for a bit of sparkle.

For the envelope, more of the retiring Country Lace DSP adhered to the flap & trimmed to fit. I colored the balloons in the same manner using the same Stampin’ Blends: Pool Party, Balmy Blue & Summer Splash – and yes, Wink of Stella.

I love the contrast of the balloon colors with the very soft colors of the DSP – they really stand out nicely.

Remember – double rewards from Stampin’ Up! May 2-3 when placing orders those days!!! The global crafting community will be celebrating National Scrapbooking Day on May 3 —and we’re joining in the fun by offering you 2x Stampin’ Rewards for 2 days! Opt in if you have not done so already…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! (Non-commissionable items and existing Paper Pumpkin subscriptions are excluded.)

Shop with me by Clicking here to go to my store.

2 fun! Celebrate National Scrapbooking Day with 2x Rewards for 2 Days!

Have you heard? The global crafting community will be celebrating National Scrapbooking Day on May 3 —and we’re joining in the fun by offering you 2x Stampin’ Rewards for 2 days! Opt in if you haven’t done so yet!
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! (Non-commissionable items and existing Paper Pumpkin subscriptions are excluded.)

• Earn double rewards (2x rewards) for two days only, from May 2–3!
• This offer applies to ALL products (excluding non-commissionable products and existing Paper Pumpkin subscriptions).
• All orders qualify once the rewards threshold of $20 USD | $25 CAD is met.
• To participate, customers must have a Stampin’ Up! account and be opted in to Stampin’ Rewards.

Thjis includes LAST CHANCE PRODUCTS, items in the Jan-Apr 2025 Mini Catalog, the 2024-2025 Annual Catalog – scrapbooking supplies too!

Shop with me by clicking here. For purchases of $50+ from me, you will receive the May Tutorial bundle in your in-box. Make sure my name is listed as your demonstrator when you check out :O)