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Stampin’ Up! Highlighting Country Cottage DSP for the Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop

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Good morning, good morning & happy Thursday! We have cooler temps these days on the Jersey Shore and the treews are beginning to turn, some a yellow, some a gorgeous tinge of red and some orange. This time of year always fascinates me. Our hummingbirds have left for the season too – just prior to the Nor’easter that blew through. What’s going on in your part of the world?

On with the hop! Thanks for stopping in. The sketch below indicates Oct 1, but it really is for Oct 8!

I began with a Crumb Cake card base and a Country Cottage DSP cut 4 x 4 1/2 layered on Secret Sea 4 x 5. I wrapped around the white Baker’s Twine (from the Essential pack) & tied a bow, securing this in place with a glue dot. I added the Secret Sea & DSP layer with dimensionals and attached it to the card base. I then added three Natural Mat Dots in Secret Sea.

For the inside… I stamped this beautiful wreath from Cottage Kindness stamp set in Crumb Cake ink (and YES _ this has a coordinating die!!!) The sweet bow is also from Cottage Kindness stamp set & is stamped in Secret Sea ink. The Basic White panel is 4 x 4 1/2 and the Secret Sea layer is 4 x 5 1/4. The Cottage Kindness bundle are part of the November ONLINE EXCLUSIVES that will be available Nov 3. Gorgeous set! Gorgeous Suite of products!

For the envelope… more of the Country Cottage 12 x 12 DSP on the flap & trimmed to fit. I needed a masculine kind of card and this works so well! I stamped the sentiment ‘for you’ on the envelope front in Secret Sea ink and it too is from the Cottage Kindness set. Below is an image of the suite.

There’s more info below in how to be able to order early and get discounts & be part of a very fun group of folks – such as JOIN MY TEAM. See below the list of name for all that info.

Now – on with the hop… click on a name or click the ‘next’ button – don’t miss a single entry!

Amy Koenders

Mary Deatherage

Karen Ksenzakovic

Tara Carpenter

Terry Lynn Bright – you are here 😀

Charlene Tackvic

There’s a new joining promotion from Stampin’ Up!

Join as a demonstrator in October for $100 USD | $135 CAD, they’ll get $50 USD | $70 CAD in Stampin’ Rewards along with a $125 USD | $170 CAD coupon code! Let me explain… When you join Stampin’ Up! – anytime– you’ll pay $100 plus tax to get signed up… Then – Stampin’ UP will send you a coupon code for $125 – which you can use toward whatever you want to purchase. There’s no limit and whatever is over and above the $125 will count towards your sales…AND you’ll get your discount on that amount as well Does that sound like a good deal or what???

When you join during this special offer (6 – 31 Oct) – you will ALSO get an EXTRA $50 in Stampin’ Rewards deposited immediately in your Stampin’ Up! account!! You can spend THOSE anytime within the first three months after you sign-up. Even better, right? if this is your first-time as a demonstrator – you’re ALSO going to receive a surprise Welcome Box right from Stampin’ UP!

JOIN MY TEAM HERE

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The new PRODUCT OF THE MONTH (better known as POTM) is a 23 package set of STAR DIES – they are incredible… your order must be $75 prior to shipping & taxes & this item can be added to your order for just $5 – while supplies last!

So… order from me here to get your stars – in alignment of course 😀

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

Stampin’ Up! Step card w/ Scenic Coast 6 x 6 DSP

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Scenic Coast DSP is shiny on the lower half of the paper. It has stunning sunset/ sunrise type scenes over water and the colors are muted yet bright. That doesn’t make sense, right – but it’s true.. Let’s take a peek at this pretty card.

Stampin' Up! Step card front w/ Scenic Coast 6x6 DSP

Can you see the steps on the card front? They start narrow at the top & get wider each ‘step’. And using the Scenic Coast 6×6 DSP makes it easy to follow that pattern for the inside of the card. See the photo on the left below for that, then see the photo below on the right with the steps folded back – and the scene continues. You need at least 2 pieces of the DSP to make this work.

The Sunset Coast bundle works so well together with this DSP. I cut the sailboat and the seagulls from a scrap of the DSP with the Sunset Coast Dies, reversing the paper to create the red sailboat on the card front. The sentiment on the front & inside is stamped in Secret Sea ink using the Sunset Coast stamp set. I used Sunset Sparkle Sequins for embellishment. The card base is Balmy Blue 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 scored at 2 1/8 & 4 1/4.

Stampin' Up Step card w/ Scenic Coast, scene continues

Stampin' Up! Step card w/ Scenic Coast 6x6, folded back

This is what the card looks like from the top / down.

Stampin' Up! Step card, from the top

And here is my template with the proper measurements.

Stampin' Up! Step card measurements, front
Stampin' Up! Step card measurements, inside

For the envelope, I used a scrap of the Scenic Coast 6×6 that shared similar colors. The small sailboats on the front are stamped in Secret Sea, Crushed Curry & Strawberry Slush – coordinating colors listed on the paper pack, and from the Sunset Coast stamp set.

Stampin' Up! Step card w/ Scenic Coast 6x6, card & envelope

Below is a list of the products to make this card. You will notice that there is a Scenic Coast Suite of Products included. Remember there is a paper sale through August 31 & last chance products too.

Stampin' Up! DSP & paper Sale
Stampin' Up!~Last Chance Products

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

Product List
Sunset Coast Bundle (English) [ 167781 ]
[167781]
$55.75
Scenic Coast 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper [ 167773 ]
[167773]
$17.00
Sunset Sparkle Sequins [ 167785 ]
[167785]
$8.50
Scenic Coast Suite Collection (English) [ 167786 ]
[167786]
$91.25
Secret Sea Classic Stampin' Pad [ 165285 ]
[165285]
$11.00
Strawberry Slush Classic Stampin' Pad [ 165286 ]
[165286]
$11.00
Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147087 ]
[147087]
$9.00
Balmy Blue 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 146982 ]
[146982]
$14.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166780 ]
[166780]
$14.00
Basic White Medium Envelopes [ 159236 ]
[159236]
$15.00
Take Your Pick [ 144107 ]
[144107]
$12.00
Paper Trimmer [ 152392 ]
[152392]
$28.00
Paper Snips [ 103579 ]
[103579]
$12.00
Stampin' Dimensionals [ 104430 ]
[104430]
$4.25
Multipurpose Liquid Glue [ 110755 ]
[110755]
$6.00
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [ 132708 ]
[132708]
$8.00
Stampin' Positioner [ 167768 ]
[167768]
$49.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [ 149653 ]
[149653]
$140.00
Mini Glue Dots [ 103683 ]
[103683]
$7.25
White Gel Pens [ 166642 ]
[166642]
$9.00
Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush [ 141897 ]
[141897]
$10.00
Metallics Wow! Embossing Powder [ 165678 ]
[165678]
$21.00
Basics Wow! Embossing Powder [ 165679 ]
[165679]
$21.00
Heat Tool (Us And Canada) [ 129053 ]
[129053]
$32.00
Embossing Additions Tool Kit [ 159971 ]
[159971]
$27.00
Small Blending Brushes [ 160518 ]
[160518]
$15.00
Add All to Cart

Stampin’ Up! Color Challenge for Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop

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Hello – and WELCOME to our Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop! I hope you’ll make the effort to visit those participating in the hop today – you’ll see some fun & awesome creations. We have a color challenge today and I’m highlighting mostly Petal Pink & Old Olive.

Stampin' Up! Happy Inkin' Thursday Blog Hop
Stampin' Up! Color Challenge
Stampin' Up! Petals of Beauty card front

This card begins with a Petal Pink card base & overlay of Basic White run through the Beautiful Pattern embossing folder.. Next are two strips of the Brushed with Beauty DSP adhered directly to the BW panel. Next a Basic White die cut of several leaves adhered. Leaves were stamped with Old Olive ink & die cut. A single large flower was stamped in Petal Pink ink: outline stamp in full strength and filler in stamped off once Petal Pink. I added the leaves to this piece and attached dimensionals & added these to the front of the card. I also die cut the large flower outline and stamped the center with Early Espresso ink, then attached it just in the center of the die cut – to the flower. Final touches: a double Linen Thread bow and three Pearls of Beauty.

Stampin' Up! Petals of Beauty card inside

For the inside of the card… on a Basic White panel, I stamped the floral outline stamp with cajun Craze ink and the filler in stamped off Petal Pink ink. The center was again stamped with Early Espresso ink. This panel was added to the inside of the card.

Stampin' Up! Petals of Beauty card & envelope

Finally, the envelope… another strip of the Brushed with Beauty DSP was added to the flap – and this card is ready to send. I love the layers of this card – and the femininity too. This card can easily be a sympathy or sending love or thinking of you or birthday – it versatile.

Now – want to purchase the items to make this card? See below for how to do that. When your order is $50 & over, I will send a special tutorial of the month… for April the Delicate Whispers suite of products is showcased. PLUS – you earn points in my Daisy Patch Rewards toward a free product. See my REWARDS PAGE for more details.

Please visit those participating in today’s hop. Click the link below.

Stampin' Up! Blog. hop button

Amy Koenders

Mary Deatherage

Karen Ksenzakovic

Tara Carpenter

Terry Lynn Bright

Nicole Bloxom

Stampin’ Up! has all kinds of updates: new IN Colors coming May 5, new catalog coming May 5, new stamps, dies and goodies. click here to learn more.

Thanks for stopping by. May you have a beautiful day. Send a card made with ❤️

Product List

Petals Of Beauty Bundle (English) [ 167096 ]

[167096]
$49.50

Beautiful Pattern 3 D Embossing Folder [ 167097 ]

[167097]
$10.50

Pearls Of Beauty [ 167098 ]

[167098]
$8.00

Brushed With Beauty 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [ 167082 ]

[167082]
$12.50

Linen Thread [ 104199 ]

[104199]
$5.00

Petal Pink 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 146985 ]

[146985]
$14.00

Petal Pink Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147108 ]

[147108]
$9.00

Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147101 ]

[147101]
$9.00

Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147090 ]

[147090]
$9.00

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

[166780]
$14.00

Basic White 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Thick Cardstock [ 166782 ]

[166782]
$26.00

Basic White Medium Envelopes [ 159236 ]

[159236]
$11.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [ 149653 ]

[149653]
$140.00

Paper Trimmer [ 152392 ]

[152392]
$28.00

Stampin' Dimensionals [ 104430 ]

[104430]
$4.25

Multipurpose Liquid Glue [ 110755 ]

[110755]
$6.00

Mini Glue Dots [ 103683 ]

[103683]
$7.25

Paper Snips [ 103579 ]

[103579]
$12.00

Take Your Pick [ 144107 ]

[144107]
$12.00

Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush [ 141897 ]

[141897]
$10.00

Add All to Cart

Stampin’ Up! Mixed Florals with Lazy Daisy Embossing Folder

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Good Monday! I’ve a pretty daisy card for you that just shouts spring. I’ve been working in my craft room for a while now, purging, cleaning up, reorganizing. It’s coming together but isn’t quite ‘there’ yet. So, back to this card… it uses the new March ONLINE EXCLUSIVE Lazy Daisy 3D embossing folder. Let’s take a peek.

Stampin' Up! Mixed Florals card front

This card has lots of layers 👍 Absolutely love this floral image. I stamped it in Memento ink then added color with Stampin’ Blends: Daffodil Delight & Shy Shamrock, then used my fine tip Basick Black Marker to add lines to the flower petals and dots under the flower center. If your marker tip is of the newer variety and doesn’t have that fine tip, you can use a Journaling Pen. I die cut this image with Branching Out Dies then cut out another from Pool Party card stock & layered them together. I ran a panel of Basic White 3 3/4 x 5 through the new Lazy Daisy 3D embossing folder. I cut a piece of Floral & Gingham Vellum SDSP using the checkered pattern – 4 x 5 1/4 and layered this to a Pool Party same size. I added these to the Thick Basic White card base (4 1/4 x 11 scored @ 5 1/2). The Branching out pieces were attached to the card front with dimensionals. Final step… three Shades of Green Hexagons were added to the card front.

Stampin' Up! Mixed Florals card inside

For the inside… I kept this quite simple… only the sentiment stamped in Memento Black ink – and this sentiment is from You Are Remarkable stamp set.

Again using a stamp from the Mixed Florals stamp set & Memento Black ink, I added this sweet floral image to the envelope front and colored the flowers with Stampin’ Blends Light Daffodil Delight.

Let’s discuss for a minute what’s coming soon… changes to that Memento ink pad. It’s going to be new & different & fabulous – no need to have a certain black ink pad for certain processes. This new pad will do it all! No Stazon or cleaner… just this new ink pad. Cannot WAIT!!! This is coming in the new catalog that will be available soon (May 4 to be exact!) – along with lots of other goodies… five new In Colors in all new magnetic ink pads that will be so easy to open – you’re going to love them. In lieu of one new catalog that runs for a full year, Stampin’ Up! will be releasing three catalogs per year beginning with the May-August 2026 Catalog. I’m excited about this change. This new catalog is fewer pages but lots of new products & ideas & I can’t wait to share them with you.

For now… if you want to order items to make the above card, see the products below to do that.

Thanks for stopping by. May you have a beautiful day. Send a card with lots of ❤️

Product List
Mixed Florals Bundle [ 164642 ]
[164642]
$56.50
Floral & Gingham Vellum 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper [ 164713 ]
[164713]
$10.00
Lazy Daisy 3 D Embossing Folder [ 167196 ]
[167196]
$11.00
Branching Out Dies [ 165775 ]
[165775]
$29.00
Shades Of Green Hexagons [ 165233 ]
[165233]
$8.00
Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 122924 ]
[122924]
$14.00
Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack [ 144603 ] (Retired)
Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack
[144603]
$9.00
Shy Shamrock Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [ 163825 ]
[163825]
$11.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166780 ]
[166780]
$14.00
Basic White 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Thick Cardstock [ 166782 ]
[166782]
$26.00
Basic White Medium Envelopes [ 159236 ]
[159236]
$11.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [ 149653 ]
[149653]
$140.00
Paper Trimmer [ 152392 ]
[152392]
$28.00
Stampin' Dimensionals [ 104430 ]
[104430]
$4.25
Multipurpose Liquid Glue [ 110755 ]
[110755]
$6.00
Mini Glue Dots [ 103683 ]
[103683]
$7.25
Paper Snips [ 103579 ]
[103579]
$12.00
Take Your Pick [ 144107 ]
[144107]
$12.00
Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush [ 141897 ]
[141897]
$10.00
Add All to Cart

Stampin’ Up! Sketch Challenge for the Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop

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Good morning… it’s Thursday and you KNOW what that means – the wonderful Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop. We have some very talented folks on this team & it amazes me what folks create. I hope you appreciate all the talent you see on our hops. It is so funny, I was a week ahead of myself & made something for that… so I re-grouped!

Yesterday I received a Stampin’ Up! package with items from the Jan-April 2026 Mini Catalog, along with my catalog! YAY! So, in re-grouping and with the new items, I created something, well, different for me. My hubby really likes it – so hopefully you will too.

Stampin' Up! Happy Inkin' Thursday Blog Hop
Stampin' Up! Nature's Symphony card front

The items on this card are all from the Nature’s Walk Suite Collection in the new January – April 2026 Mini Catalog. First off, I cannot believe we are quickly moving into 2026!!! How did that happen? Secondly – this suite is full of gorgeous Designer Series Paper (2!), embellishments, a bundle & ribbon. I used all but the ribbon for this card. Check the texture on the paper behind the leaf die cut. That’s called Natural Hues Textured Specialty Paper. And the die cut leaf is from one of the Nature Walk DSP; the panel at the bottom is from the same sheet. The odd-shaped cuts in the paper – a die from the Nature’s Symphony Dies. More texture! And the piece with the holes – another die. And of course, it was cut from the same piece of DSP!

I used additional products to make this card… the Textured Notes Dies (third from largest), Very Vanilla card stock & Secret Sea ink.

Stampin' Up! Nature's Symphony, inside card

For the inside of the card… Another strip of the Nature Walk DSP across the bottom of a 4 x 5 1/4 panel of Very Vanilla; the leaf is actually a portion of the leaf from the leaf on the card front :O) The sentiment is from Nature’s Symphony stamp set – stamped in Secret Sea ink. There’s another stamp on there too, on the paper under the leaf, it’s just really hard to see, but it comes from this stamp set as well.

Stampin' Up! Nature's Symphony card & envelope

Card & envelope… I left this in the ‘large’ size so you can see the texture on the larger panel of Specialty Paper. I will definitely be playing more with this set! You can see more photos below of the products in this suite – the Nature Walk Suite Collection – out in the January- April 2026 Mini Catalog.

Take a ‘walk’ through the folks participating in today’s hop by clicking the link below or clicking on a name. Enjoy!

Stampin' Up! Hop button

Amy Koenders

Mary Deatherage

Karen Ksenzakovic

Akiko Sudano

Tara Carpenter

Terry Lynn Bright

Nicole Bloxom

Here are photos of this suite of products, plus the front of the catalog. You can see I tabbed it already so I can find what I’m looking for more easily.

Stampin' Up! Jan-April 2026 MINI Catalog
Stampin' Up! Nature's Symphony stamp set & dies
Stampin' Up! Nature Walk DSP, side A

Nature Walk 12 x 12 DSP: coordinating colors in this pretty paper – side A: Cloud Cover, Night of Navy, Old Olive, Pecan Pie, Pretty Peacock & Secret Sea.

Stampin' Up! Nature Walk 12x12 DSP, side B

Side B of Nature Walk 12 x 12 DSP

Stampin' Up! Natural Hues 12 x 12 Textured Specialty Paper

On the left: Natural Hues 12 x 12 Textured Specialty Paper in Cream, Tan & Gold. On the right are the Faux Bronze Pentagons embellishments and the Secret Sea 3/8″ Bordered Open Weave Ribbon.

Other Stampin’ Up! News:

From November 25 to December 1, get up to 40% off select products. 40% OFF

 25% OFF

 15% OFF

​Select Cardstock

​Start making that list NOW and remember to shop with me here

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

Stampin’ Up! Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop Color Challenge

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Welcome to our blog hop – it’s Thursday! We have a color challenge today that absolutely stumped me at first. But once I pulled out this bundle of Inspiring Imperfections and coordinating products, it all fell in place.

Stampin' Up! Happy Inkin' Thursday Blog Hop
Stampin' Up! Blog Hop Color Challenge
Stampin' Up! Inspiring Imperfections card front

The card base is Crumb Cake cut to 4 1/4 x 11 & scored at 5 1/2. Lost Lagoon is part of the layer on dimensionals and is cut 3 7/8 x 5 1/8 (please cut 2 & save one for the inside of the card. The Basic Beige piece is 3 3/4 x 5 and run through the Joined Together 3D embossing folder, which is part of the Kintsugi Inspirations suite of products in the 2025-2026 Annual Catalog on pages 58-60. I added this panel to the Lost Lagoon and set them aside.

I stamped this gorgeous vase from the Inspiring Imperfections stamp set in Lost Lagoon ink on Basic White scrap, then used Stampin’ Blends in Peach Pie & Mossy Meadow to add additional color. Next I die cut the ‘break’ in Secret Sea and the flower s from Basic White. The flowers I colored with Peach Pie Stampin’ Blends. Once the Vase was in place on the card front (on dimensionals I might add), I attached the ‘break’ and the flowers with dabs of liquid glue. The final touch was to add Wink of Stella to the small flowers and to the flowers & colored leaves on the vase. The final touch was the Flower Accents in the center of each of the flowers.

Stampin' Up! Inspiring Imperfections card inside

For the inside … remember the saved Lost Lagoon panel? Attach it to the inside of the card to frame the Basic White stamped panel. 😀. This panel is stamped with another of the vases in the Inspiring Imperfections stamp set and has another of the die cut ‘breaks’ form the coordinating dies in the bundle. And yep – die cut from Secret Sea.

Stampin' Up! Inspiring Imperfections card & envelope

For the envelope, Crumb Cake 2 1/4 x 6 run through the same Joined Together 3D embossing Folder and attached to the flap & trimmed to fit. On the envelope front, this sweet flower stamped in Peach Pie ink. I love it – & hope you approve.

See the product list below to purchase from my ONLINE store. Now – be sure to see what others have created for the hop by clicking the ‘next’ button to take you to Amy, or click on a name to visit someone else. Happy hopping!

Stampin' Up! Blog Hop link

Amy Koenders

Mary Deatherage

Karen Ksenzakovic

Tara Carpenter

Terry Lynn Bright

ONLY DAYS LEFT FOR THIS SALE!!! Starting June 3, all available suites and suite products from the 2025–2026 Annual Catalog and Online Exclusives are buy one, get one 50% off! If you’ve had your eye on a new suite from the annual catalog or you really like the look of a stamp set from an Online Exclusives suite, you don’t have to choose—you can get both!

Sales Period: June 3–30, 2025

Ordering Deadlines

Phone: June 30, 2025, at 6:59 p.m. (MT)

Online: June 30, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. (MT)

  • All available suites and suite products from the 2025–2026 Annual Catalog and Online Exclusives are buy one, get one 50% off.
  • When you shop the sale, the 50% off discount will apply to the lower-priced item (for example, if you buy a suite collection and a stamp set from a suite, the suite would be full price, and the stamp set would be 50% off).
  • Suite collections are available if all items are in stock; if all items are not in stock, you can still shop the available suite products.
  • You don’t have to buy a suite and suite products all from the same suite collection for the discount to apply. You can buy any suite products from any suite.
  • The discount will appear in your cart once you’ve added two items within the sale parameters to your cart.
  • Products are available only while supplies last.
  • See and shop all qualifying suites in the online store.

SHOP LAST CHANCE PRODUCTS HERE… NEW ITEMS ADDED TO THE LIST… MAKE CERTAIN MY NAME IS LISTED AS YOUR DEMONSTRATOR WHEN YOU CHEVCK OUT! :O) REMEMBER…Browse the selection of Last Chance paper crafting products. Additional items are added every other month. These products are available only while supplies last so be sure to buy them before they are discontinued! Discounts vary and are subject to change.

VIRTUAL ALBUM RETREAT!!!

Stampin' Up! Virtual Album Retreat

Who: Crafters who love to scrapbook!

When: July 16–18, 2025, 2:00–10:30 p.m. (MT)

Where: Private Facebook Group

Registration: There is no registration for this event! By purchasing the Month by Month Album Retreat 2025 kit, you’ll get access to an exclusive Facebook group where the live event will stream.

Price of Month by Month Album Retreat 2025 kit: $250

Language of Event: This event will be presented in English only.

After the Event: You can access the recorded event videos on the Virtual Album Retreat Facebook group page.

CONTACT ME FOR INFORMATION RE: ADDITIONAL SUPPLY LIST

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. MAKE SOMEONE HAPPY SENDING THEM A HANDMADE CARD FILLED WITH LOVE. ❤️

Product List
Kintsugi Inspirations Suite Collection (English) [ 165172 ]
[165172]
$77.25
Inspiring Imperfections Bundle (English) [ 165167 ]
[165167]
$42.25
Joined Together 3 D Embossing Folder [ 165170 ]
[165170]
$10.00
Flower Accents [ 165171 ]
[165171]
$8.50
Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147116 ]
[147116]
$9.00
Lost Lagoon 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 133679 ]
[133679]
$14.00
Basic Beige 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 164511 ]
[164511]
$14.00
Lost Lagoon Classic Stampin' Pad [ 161678 ]
[161678]
$9.00
Peach Pie Classic Stampin Pad [ 163810 ]
[163810]
$9.00
Peach Pie Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [ 163827 ]
[163827]
$11.00
Mossy Meadow Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [ 148547 ] (Retired)
Mossy Meadow Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack
[148547]
$9.00
Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush [ 141897 ]
[141897]
$9.00
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [ 132708 ]
[132708]
$8.00
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
Stampin' Seal [ 152813 ]
[152813]
$8.00
Bone Folder [ 102300 ]
[102300]
$8.00
Take Your Pick [ 144107 ]
[144107]
$12.00
Add All to Cart

Stampin’ Up! Perfectly Pear Fun fold

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Whew – we are having a m-a-j-o-r heat wave here in NJ, USA. Thank goodness for air conditioning, which we did NOT have when I was growing up in Indiana. But then, the Internet nor cell phones were a thing then either. Sigh. I digress… my card today uses the stunning Painterly Pears 12×12 DSP (available Jul 1 in my online store) and a few other products. Let’s take a look –

Stampin' Up! Perfectly Pears fun fold card front

That fun hexagon uses the Meant to Bee Dies.

Stampin' Up! Perfectly Pears fun fold card inside

Basic directions to make this fun fold.

  • Card base is 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 scored at 4 1/4 then the front section folded back on itself in half. NOTE: while you could score at 2 1/8 and 4 1/4, I prefer more precise edges (sometimes it’s off a smidge), and that’s why I simply fold it back on itself. Card base is Secret Sea.
  • Layered panels – card stock: 2 x 5 3/8 (cut 2) 4 1/8 x 5 3/8. I used Misty Moonlight.
  • DSP layers – 1 7/8 x 5 1/4 (cut 2 in coordinating patterns), 2 1/4 x 5 1/4
  • Basic White layer – 2 1/4 x 5 1/4

For the sentiment panel, using the Meant to Be Dies, I die cut three hexagons: Secret Sea, Misty Moonlight and Painterly Pears DSP. What’s fun about these dies is they die cut not only the hexagon, but a fun edge and it’s that edge that I used for the Misty Moonlight piece. The pear is stamped in Lemon Lime Twist ink and the leaves in Old Olive – both using the Perfectly Pears stamp set. I die cut them with the Perfectly Pears Dies, attached dimentionals to the pear and added it to the hexagon, then added the stem /leaves with a bit of liquid glue and a dimensional behind the right leaf. The sweet ‘hello’ comes from the Perfectly Pears stamp set and it is stampedin Mossy Meadow ink and die cut with a die from the Perfectly Pears Dies. It was added with dimensionals behind on the right & a dab of glue on the left. I added three Low Profile Dots from the Painterly Pears Suite Collection, then attached the hexagon just to the left front panel.

Stampin' Up! Perfectly Pears fun fold card & envelope

For the envelope, more Painterly Pears 12×12 DSP on the flap & trimmed to fit. The pear is again stamped in Lemon Lime Twist ink and the leaf/stemn in Old Olive ink using appropriate stamps in the Perfectly Pears stamp set. What a friendly, fun looking card and perfect for several occasions. I love the versatility.

Below is a list of products that can be purchased now. Remember the Painterly Pears Suite Collection will be available Jul 1!

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


Product List

Meant To Bee Dies [ 166582 ]
[166582]
$35.00
Meant To Bee Bundle (English) [ 167243 ]
[167243]
$49.50
Secret Sea 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 165624 ]
[165624]
$14.00
Misty Moonlight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 153081 ]
[153081]
$14.00
Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147145 ]
[147145]
$9.00
Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147090 ]
[147090]
$9.00
Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147111 ]
[147111]
$9.00
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [ 132708 ]
[132708]
$8.00
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
Stampin' Seal [ 152813 ]
[152813]
$8.00
Bone Folder [ 102300 ]
[102300]
$8.00
Take Your Pick [ 144107 ]
[144107]
$12.00
Add All to Cart

Stampin’ Up! Explosion Cards

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Explosion cards are just that – meant to WOW when opening them. I’ve two of them for you today 0ne is a 4 1/4 square card and the other is a standard A2 card with a finished size of 5 1/2 x 4 1/4. There are advantages to both sizes… both have the same size inside explosion 😀

card one – made with Full of Life 6×6 DSP, Spotlight On Nature Dies, Stitched Shapes Dies, You Are Remarkable stamp set, Beautiful Motifs stamp, Tinsel Gems , Lemon Lime Twist card base, Lemon Lime Twist, Shaded Spruce & Memento inks. Card base is 4 1/4 x 8 1/2 scored at 4 1/4

Stampin' Up! Full of Life Explosion Card front
Stampin' Up! Full of Life Explosion card inside

card two – made with Beautiful Bokeh 6×6 DSP, Spring Corners stamp set, Layered Thoughts stamp, Stitched Shapes Dies, Low Profile Dots, Stampin’ Blends Soft Sea Foam, Lost Lagoon & Pretty Peacock, Petal Pink card base with an overlay of Daffodil Delight, Petal Pink & Memento inks. Card base is 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 scored at 4 1/4

Stampin' Up! Beautiful Bokeh 6x6 Explosion card front
Stampin' Up! Beautiful Bokeh 6x6 Explosion card inside

Basic directions…

  • With the side you wish to have showing most, fold a 6×6 piece of DSP in half, open & turn 90 degrees and fold in half again. Burnish well & open
  • Turn this piece over and fold in half in a diagonal fashion only once. Burnish and open. This creates the fold across the middle
  • The white panels on this are made with the largest of the Stitched Squares Dies, stamped and attached with adhesive of choice
  • Be sure to do all stamping, coloring, decorating before attaching to card base

To attach to card base…

  • Mark the center point both at the bottom of the card base and close to the center fold of the base
  • With ‘explosion’ piece completely closed, line up points on the diagonal with center points on card base and adhere to bottom half of card base. Make certain the card base will open and close easily.
  • Add adhesive to remaining portion of closed ‘explosion’ and close card front. Bingo –

NOTE: Decorate card front before attaching the ‘explosion’ piece.

Thanks for stopping by. I hope you give this explosion card a try – super easy and gives a real wow! to a card. May you have a beautiful day!

Products to make these two cards are listed below. Be sure my name is listed as your demonstrator so you get credit (from me) for purchases. 😀


Product List

Full Of Life 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [ 163357 ]
[163357]
$12.50
Lemon Lime Twist 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 144245 ]
[144245]
$14.00
Spotlight On Nature Dies [ 163580 ]
[163580]
$35.00
Stitched Shapes Dies [ 152323 ]
[152323]
$30.00
You Are Remarkable Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [ 165445 ]
[165445]
$20.00
Beautiful Motifs Bundle (English) [ 165206 ]
[165206]
$45.75
Tinsel Gems Four Pack [ 161623 ]
[161623]
$8.00
Shaded Spruce 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 146981 ]
[146981]
$14.00
Shaded Spruce Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147088 ]
[147088]
$9.00
Spring Corners Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [ 164738 ]
[164738]
$20.00
Spring Corners Bundle (English) [ 164743 ]
[164743]
$46.75
Beautiful Bokeh 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [ 164607 ]
[164607]
$12.50
Layered Thoughts Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [ 165346 ]
[165346]
$20.00
Low Profile Dots [ 164658 ]
[164658]
$7.50
Soft Sea Foam Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [ 154902 ]
[154902]
$11.00
Lost Lagoon Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [ 161680 ]
[161680]
$11.00
Pretty Peacock Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [ 149560 ] (Retired)
Pretty Peacock Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack
[149560]
$9.00
Petal Pink 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 146985 ]
[146985]
$14.00
Petal Pink Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147108 ]
[147108]
$9.00
Daffodil Delight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 119683 ]
[119683]
$14.00
Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147094 ]
[147094]
$9.00
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [ 132708 ]
[132708]
$8.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166780 ]
[166780]
$14.00
Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush [ 141897 ]
[141897]
$9.00
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
Stampin' Seal [ 152813 ]
[152813]
$8.00
Bone Folder [ 102300 ]
[102300]
$8.00
Take Your Pick [ 144107 ]
[144107]
$12.00
Add All to Cart

Stampin’ Up! 25-27 In Color Cards

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Good Monday morning. How was your weekend.? I’m making progress after knee replacement: can’t drive yet as it’s the right knee, so chauffeuring is the mode of transportation for a while yet. I’ve set up a table on our main floor for card making and was finally able to work at the table for more than 15 minutes! In shifts of time, I’ve made these four cards – all with the 25-27 In Color 6×6 DSP pack Timid Tiger and Darling Duckling. For the sentiments I used the new The Right Words stamp set and cut them out with Nested Essential Dies or the Everyday Details Dies. I added White Bakers Twine from the Twine Essentials Pack and on some, 25-27 In color Flat Pearls. Let’s look.

Stampin' Up! Timid Tiger card front.1
Stampin' Up! Darling Duckling card.1

These two cards are the same except the panels widths were switched, making the largest panel to the right as opposed to the left.

Stampin' Up! Timid Tiger card.2
Stampin' Up! Darling Duckling card.2

Here I did the same, reversed the largest panel and used another of the fun papers in the 25-27 In Color 6×6 DSP pack with the same colors Timid Tiger and Darling Duckling.

I kept the inside very simple – no stamping, just a strip of the DSP either on the side or at the bottom of the Basic White panel.

Stampin' Up! Timid Tiger card inside
Stampin' Up! Darling Duckling card inside

Just this little strip dresses up the inside :O) One of the nice aspects of using a layout like this is one full 6×6 will make one card, using the extra pieces for the inside of the card and the envelope flap.

Stampin' Up! Timid Tiger card & envelope.2
Stampin' Up! Timid Tiger card & envelope.1
Stampin' Up! Darling Duckling Card & envelope.1

Card cuts…

  • Begin by cutting a panel 3 1/4 x 4 3/4, then trimming that to: 3/4 x 4 3/4, 1 x 4 3/4 and 1 1/2 by 4 3/4. (this will leave a 2 3/4 x 6 strip for covering the flap and adding a strip to the inside of the card)
  • Adhere panels, reversing sides of the DSP as desired to a Basic White cut 3 9/16 x 4 7/8
  • Wrap with Bakers Twine 3 times and tie a bow
  • Stamp sentiment in Cloud Cover ink on Basic White scraps and die cut, adding to the panel with dimensionals.
  • Add finished panel to card front with dimensionals: 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 scored at 4 1/4, or 4 1/4 x 11 scored at 5 1/2
  • Add embellishments
  • Add 2 1/4 x 6 strip to envelope flap, trim to fit. This will leave about 1/2″ for card inside
  • Add cut down strip to inside of card

Now you have a small stack of cards for various occasions – and this can be done with the other colors in this pack as well, making certain some can be used for masculine cards.

Want to purchase the products to make these cards? Check the items below as they will take you directly to my shop. Product List

Inspiring Imperfections Bundle (English)

[165167]

The Right Words Cling Stamp Set (English)

[165316]

Kintsugi Inspirations 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper

[165159]

Flower Accents

[165171]

Misty Moonlight 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

[153081]

Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin’ Pad

[153118]

Basic White 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

[166780]

Basic White Medium Envelopes

[159236]

Early Espresso Classic Stampin’ Pad

[147114]

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

Stampin’ Dimensionals

[104430]

Adhesive Backed Textured Dots

[163338]

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

Stampin’ Seal

[152813]

Bone Folder

[102300]

Take Your Pick

[144107]

Thanks for stopping by today! Remember what a difference you make to others when sending a homemade card made with love.

Stampin’ Up! Everyday Details Bundle In White

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It’s rainy here today and should get to 51 degrees – spring IS in the air… I’m a latecomer to getting the Everyday Details bundle but I couldn’t resist the dies a moment longer. They arrived in the mail yesterday and I made this pretty card.

Stampin' Up! Everyday Detail Bundle in White

I paired the stamp set with the Basics 3D Embossing Folder and several Stampin Blends to color the stamped image. What do you think? Here’s how to replicate.

  • * Run the top half of the Thick Basic White card base through the Basic 3D Embossing folder (Crosshatch)
  • * Stamp the image from the Everyday Details stamp set on Basic White card stock in Memento ink
    • Color with Stampin Blends: Petal Pink, Flirty Flamingo, Melon Mambo, Granny Apple Green, Light Shaded Spruce and Blueberry Bushel
  • * Die cut with the largest of the rectangle dies in Everyday Details Dies. This creates two cuts… the outer one that I adhered directly to the card front and the stamped panel as well. I did have to trim edges of the outer one to the size you see.
  • * Adhere the stamped image with dimensionals inside the outer ‘frame’
  • * add Brushed Basics Butterflies for a final touch

The inside..

Stampin' Up! Garden Meadow sentiment

For the inside of the card I used a stamp from Garden Meadow stamp set in Melon Mambo ink on the Basic White panel. This was adhered to the inside of the card.

Stampin' Up! Everyday Details Bundle card & envelope

On the envelope… run the flap through the same Basics 3D embossing folder (Crosshatch) and stamp the cute grass and flower image in Granny Apple Green ink on the front. This image is from the Garden Meadow stamp set – and the card and envelope are ready to send. This card is specifically for a woman whose hubby has some health issues and she’s struggling to keep up with all the responsibilities. I should make a dozen of these and send to various folks. It seems lots of individuals are having a hard time these days :O(

If you would to purchase these products…

Click here to see the Jan-April 2024 Mini catalog (page 28) to order Everyday Details Bundle

Click here to view the ONLINE EXCLUSIVES (Basic 3D Embossing Folders, set of 3)

Click here for the 2023-2024 Annual Catalog for the Brushed Basics Butterflies

You will be shopping with me when you click that ‘here’ place – so remember, I have generous bonuses when shopping with me. Use my current HOST CODE G4G2CPRB to help me get the Stampin’ Up! giftie to you when making a qualified order of $50 or more before shipping & taxes. If your purchase is over $150, do NOT use the host code as SU! has rewards of it’s own. You STILL receive the FREE ITEM FROM ME. :O) And with that purchase of at least $50 (before shipping & taxes), you will also receive a BONUS fabulous array of “ideas of the month” with card cuts & all the information to make the designs. (The month of March features the Painted Lavender suite of products in the Jan-Apr 2024 Mini Catalog)

I hope you like todays card. I would love to hear from you. Make this day special by sending someone a handmade card filled with with love. Blessings!