Stampin’ Up! Butterfly Hot Foils Fun Fold with Valley in Blooms DSP for the Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop

Posted on July 9, 2026 by TL's Bright Spot

Welcome welcome. Oh it is so energizing to try new products and new fun folds, etc. etc. I think we have a treat for you today.

Stampin' Up! Butterfly Flight Fun Fold card front, folded

Stampin' Up! Butterfly Flight Hot Foil fun fold, another view

Let’s look more closely at this card with some other photos.

Stampin' Up! Butterfly Flight Hot Foil fun fold, flat

Stampin' Up! Butterfly Hot Foil fun fold, flat, other side

What’s neat about this fun fold is the way it opens and flips or flaps one way or the other while the center remains intact. It’s hard to describe, but it can close either way & it fits in a standard A2 envelope.

How to make this card… and it might help to do a template first! This is called a flip-flap card.

Card base is 6 3/4 x 5 1/2. Mark all four sides lightly with a pencil at the 1 1/4″ mark.
With the long side at top, score at 2 3/4 & 4″ both above & below the 1 1/4″ mark
With the long side at top and the right edge at the 1 1/4 mark on the right side of the paper trimmer, cut from 1 1/4″ to 4 1/4″ (or the pencil mark). Follow this with long side at top for the opposite side.
With short side at top & the right edge of paper at the 1 14″ mark on the right side of the trimmer, cut from 1 1/4″ to 2 3/4″. Flip paper over & with short side at top, do same on opposite end.
You have now connected the cuts, leaving the center held at top & bottom between the scored areas of 2 3/4″ & 4″ 😀
Burnish the scores as mountain & valley.
Now you may decorate! Be sure to erase your pencil lines prior to adding your DSP pieces 😁 Long panels on both right & left are 1 1/8 x 5 3/8 (cut 2 for front & 2 for back. Add these with adhesive of choice. Short sections at top & bottom are the same dimensions: 1 3/8 x 1 1/8, 1 1/8 x orate.1 1/8 & 1 3/8 x 1 1/8. Cut 4 of each for both front & back. Adhere appropriately. The center section is 4 1/8 x 2 7/8 (cut 2 – one for front & one for back). Adhere & decorate.
You can see I used the Valley In Bloom 12×12 DSP & the Lily of the Valley stamp set for the one sentiment (to one of the nicest people I know) stamped in Garden Green ink. The colored butterflies were done using the Hot Foil machine on Willow White paper then colored after the foil process with Stamp[in’ Blends: Blackberry Bliss & Pool Party. The small foil dies were die cut from Gold Foil using the Butterfly Flight Dies. The happy birthday sentiment was made with the hot foil system using White Will & of course the gold foil for the system & heated then die cut – Classic Greetings Hot Foil Dies. All butterflies were added with dimensionals.

For the envelope…only the flap was decorated – using a pattern from the Valley In Bloom 12×12 DSP.

Stampin' Up! Butterfly Flight Hot Foil fun fold card & envelope

The Stampin’ Up! Hot Foil System will be available for customer purchase on 7/10/2026 and you may order it from me (of course!). See my information below the list of names to learn how to do that!

Now… time to see what others on the hop have created for this birthday them challenge. See the list below, click on the next button or click on a name. Enjoy.

info about the hot foil system

– Included in the Stampin’ Hot Foil System & Craft Class:

– Metallic Magic Craft Class ($30 value—limited time only!)
– Stampin’ Hot Foil platform
– Stampin’ Hot Foil Shim & Spacer
– Stampin’ Hot Foil Magnetic Pick-Up Tool
– Silicone platform station
– Silicone cooling pad
– Power cord
– Instructions on how to use the system

– Hot Foil results are best with either White Willow or Two-Tone Cardstock. Smoother card stocks like the Two-Tone Cardstock and White Willow will achieve the best results when using the system, but you can use the regular card stocks too.

– The Hot Foil System, foil rolls and new hot foil dies and bundles will be available Friday, 10 July 2026 in the online Stampin’ Up! store.

– A FREE Hot Foil Online Class from Stampin’ Up! is included with your hot foil system purchase (a $30 value!), do not add the class separately to your cart (you’ll be charged for it if you

do!). You’ll automatically get a link to it after you purchase the Stampin’ Hot Foil System.

– The Stampin’ Hot Foil system is $160. Dies & foil are sold separately.

– Stampin’ Up! has let us know that if the Stampin’ Hot Foil system goes on backorder, it may take longer than normal to restock. So if you would like to order the system, order sooner rather than later!

– IMPORTANT NOTE: Cutting dies are not designed to be used with hot foiling. You cannot die cut using foiling dies. Doing so risks damaging the dies and the system.

For now – think about it – get excited – and – you can order it from me here

AND… while I had ended the double Daisy Rewards – I’m re-instituting that – so double your fun. DOUBLE REWARDS + for orders $50 & up, the monthly tutorial.

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

Stampin’ Up! Pretty Poinsettia for the Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop

Posted on July 2, 2026 by TL's Bright Spot

Welcome to the Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop! We have a sketch challenge today & I’m using a new item in the JULY ONLINE EXCLUSIVES called Pretty Poinsettia. It’s wonderful & works for this sketch, at least I think so. Let’s have a look…

Stampin' Up! Happy Inkin' Thursday Blog hop

Stampin' Up! Pretty Poinsettia card front

I’ve turned the sketch so it’s vertical with Barely Blush card base, Peaceful Pine layer & Smoky Slate on that. I die cut three sets of the same size poinsettias from Pretty Poinsettia Dies & attached with dimensionals. Slipped under the flowers are leaves stamped from Pretty Poinsettia stamp set & die cut with the coordinating dies… on Basic White and on Peaceful Pine – all stamped in Peaceful Pine ink and added with liquid glue. The flower centers are embellishment – 2026-2028 In Color Dots in Golden Glow then Petal Pink by the sentiment.The sentiment is stamped using the Pretty Poinsettia stamp set in Peaceful Pine ink and attached with mini dimensionals on the ends only.

And here’s the bundle…

168147

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For the inside of the card – super simple – a single stamped poinsettia in Barely Blush using the Pretty Poinsettia stamp set, another stamp for the flower center in Golden Glow and the sentiment in Smoky Slate – all using the Pretty Poinsettia stamp set

Stampin' Up! Pretty Poinsettia card inside

And the envelope… that same poinsettia stamped in Barely Blush with a Golden Glow center – all from Pretty Poinsettia stamp set.

Stampin' Up! Pretty Poinsettia card & envelope

LOTS going on in the Stampin’ Up! world… new kits available, new online exclusives (this is one of them!), new joining promotion, and double daisy rewards from me! Please see below for all that info.

Want to see more inspiration fom this fabulous Krew? Click the next button or click on a name to see all the new creations.

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and we have a new monthly tutorial opportunity as well. When shopping with me & your order is over $50, you receive a monthly tutorial. This month of July that tutorial is Fern & Flora bundle – a gorgeous suite of products! The suite is currently unavailable, but the bundle (the stamp set & dies) is available! Shop with me now to get double points for the next 7 days – through July 5.

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ntroducing the Welcome Box

As part of the new join process, we’re introducing an elevated onboarding experience. All first-time demonstrators (beginning July 1, 2026) will receive a surprise Welcome Box—a gesture of appreciation and a warm welcome into the global Stampin’ Up! creative community.

What’s Inside the Welcome Box

A handwritten welcome letter from Sara
Stampin’ Up!-branded swag:
- Pen
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- Pop-up waste basket
An exclusive card kit including:
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Barely Blush 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

[167689]

$14.00

Peaceful Pine 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

[167691]

$14.00

Smoky Slate 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

[131202]

$14.00

Smoky Slate Classic Stampin’ Pad

[147113]

$9.00

Peaceful Pine Classic Stampin Pad

[167679]

$14.00

Barely Blush Classic Stampin Pad

[167678]

$14.00

2026–2028 In Color™ Dots

[167546]

$9.00

Basic White 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Thick Cardstock

[166782]

$26.00

Basic White Medium Envelopes

[159236]

$15.00

Basic White 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

[166780]

$14.00

Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush

[141897]

$10.00

Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$140.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$28.00

Stampin’ Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.25

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$6.00

Mini Glue Dots

[103683]

$7.25

Paper Snips

[103579]

$12.00

Take Your Pick

[144107]

$12.00

Metallics Wow! Embossing Powder

[165678]

$21.00

Small Blending Brushes

[160518]

$15.00

Heat Tool (Us And Canada)

[129053]

$32.00

Embossing Additions Tool Kit

[159971]

$27.00

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Stampin’ Up! Waterside Retreat DSP for the Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop

Posted on June 25, 2026 by TL's Bright Spot

Welcome to Thursday and this fun Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop! You’ll see some creative stuff today I’m sure. We have a color challenge and it’s perfect for the Waterside Retreat DSP – all the colors in the challenge are used 😀.

The cards front image was cut out directly from the patterned paper and added to a background of Pecan Pie. Another pattern in the Waterside Retreat DSP was added to the Pool Party card base., then the picture image pieces were attached with dimensionals. I cut out a single oar from another piece of the Waterside Retreat & attached it with liquid glue and a small dimensional on the oar ends. I added the Loose Anchor Trinket with glue dots after adding a length of Linen Thread & tying it in a knot – all with glue dots. Then I cut three lengths of of card stock 1/2 x 2 1/4 (Basic White, Pool Party & Pecan Pie), created pointy ends layered then together with dabs of glue then slipped them under one end of the trinket attaching with a dab of glue. Oh – and the sentiment… from the Relaxing Waterside stamp set stamped in Pecan Pie ink.

Stampin' Up! Waterside Retreat DSP Masculine card

This is just a perfect masculine card for many occasions… could be birthday, retirement, promotion – just lots of opportunities. There are so many parts of this card that I like: the added trinket, the three (3) banners, the oar, the SCENE! It’s peaceful, calm, nothing demanding about it. It ‘rests’ easily. This DSP – Waterside Retreat – is just so special – it can be masculine or it could be feminine. While I called this a masculine card in a ‘tag’, it doesn’t have to be. This could be anyone who appreciates fishing, being on the water for any reason, relaxing, watching birds & the life of a place like this – a camp maybe..

Stampin' Up! Waterside Retreat inside card

For the inside … a Basic White panel attached to Pecan Pie and added to the inside of the card base. Then a life vest fussy cut with paper snips added with liquid glue.

Stampin' Up! Waterside Retreat DSP card & envelope

The envelope … more of the Waterside Retreat DSP on the flap trimmed to fit. For the front seagulls were stamped in stamped off once Gray Granite ink.

Now – remember you can purchase all the products to make this car by viewing the information below – yes, scroll on down past the names.

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There is a new Product of the Month available to order now for $5 when you place an order of $75+ and it will be available while supplies last!! The Product of the Month for June is the Wild Bunch Stamp Set!

Send smiles with the Wild Bunch Stamp Set! With hand-drawn animals like a koala, penguin, snail, and highland cow, plus versatile sentiments for birthdays, thank-yous, or just because, this set can help brighten anyone’s day. Add hearts, party hats, presents, or scribbled patterns to make each card or scrapbook page even more fun.

The Wild Bunch Stamp Set is the exclusive Product of the Month for June 2026! Only available until stocks run out—don’t wait to get yours! ORDER FROM ME HERE

Here are the details:14 photopolymer stamps

Suggested clear blocks (sold separately): b, c

Also available in French

Every month Stampin’ Up! will 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!

When ordering from me, you get Daisy Patch Rewards for every order. (See my REWARDS PAGE for details) and with those points comes an opportunity for a FREE STAMP SET or items valued up to $40. You will also receive the monthly online tutorial – which this month uses this fabulous Lily of the Valley suite of products.

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Product List

Waterside Retreat 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[167920]

$13.00

Relaxing Waterside Bundle (English)

[167928]

$46.75

Loose Anchor Trinkets

[167931]

$9.00

Linen Thread

[104199]

$5.00

Pool Party 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

[122924]

$14.00

Pecan Pie 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

[161717]

$14.00

Pecan Pie Classic Stampin’ Pad

[161665]

$11.00

Basic White 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Thick Cardstock

[166782]

$26.00

Basic White Medium Envelopes

[159236]

$15.00

Basic White 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

[166780]

$14.00

Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush

[141897]

$10.00

Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$140.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$28.00

Stampin’ Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.25

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$6.00

Mini Glue Dots

[103683]

$7.25

Paper Snips

[103579]

$12.00

Take Your Pick

[144107]

$12.00

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Stampin’ Up! Artisan Sketched Garden DSP for the Happy Inkin’ Thursday blog Hop

Posted on June 18, 2026 by TL's Bright Spot

Welcome to Thursday & our fabulous hop! We have a sketch challenge today & I played with the Artisan Sketched Garden DSP to create this beautiful card – that & the Shimmer Brushes to color the flowers.

And here’s my card. I took a piece of the Artisan Sketched Garden DSP – it’s an all black & white images pack that I love!- and cut it to 4 1/4 x 4 1/2. Then I set about coloring it with the Shimmer Brushes… Crisp Cantaloupe, Golden Glow and finally Hydrangea Hue. I added this to a Crisp cantaloupe card base 4 1/4 x 11, scored at 5 1/2. I took the backside of this same paper and cut two strips 1/4″ wide and added these top & bottom. I stamped thre sentiment using the Words & Wishes stamp set in Memento ink on a Basic White strip, added a piece of Crisp Cantaloupe to the bottom, and angled the one end, attached dimensionals to the back & set it aside to make a double bow from Black Baker’s Twine (it comes in a pack of 5 different colors). This was attached to the back of the sentiment panel with a glue dot, then the strip was added to the card front. Final touch – three 2026-2028 In Color Dots in Crisp Cantaloupe.

For the inside of the card I stamped another sentiment from Words & Wishes stamp set in Memento ink on the Basic White 4 x 5 1/4 panel, then added another strip of the Artisan Sketched Garden DSP. To finish this off, I cut out a vase from another one of the papers in this fabulous pack & colored it: Cloud Cover for the water and Shimmer Brush in Crisp Cantaloupe for the flowers – then attached as though the polka dot strip were a table.

Stampin' Up! Artisan Sketched Garden inside card

Stampin' Up! Artisan Sketched Garden card & envelope

For the envelope – same coloring on the same pattern of flowers from the Artisan Sketched Garden DSP was added to the flap & trimmed to fit. And another sentiment from the same Words & Wishes stamp set was stamped in the lower left front of the envelope. Done & ready to send to someone fabulous!

Before you see what everyone else has created, remember to see below how to order these products from me, see what I offer in the way of benefits when ordering and consider joining my team – that information is below as well.

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June Product Of The Month – Available Now With Orders of $75+ While Supplies Last

The Wild Bunch Stamp Set is the exclusive Product of the Month for June 2026! Only available until stocks run out—don’t wait to get yours! ORDER FROM ME HERE

Here are the details:

14 photopolymer stamps
Suggested clear blocks (sold separately): b, c
Also available in French

These classes are a great way for you to craft with the latest products. During the virtual classes, you will:

Make unique projects using detailed instructions as you craft along with our Stampin’ Up! product experts.
Learn exciting tips and techniques to further your crafting experience.
Be inspired to continue crafting long after the class is over!

Class: Scenic Coast Craft Class (171476)

Class Price: $30 USD | $41 CAD (Suite not included)

Class Purpose: Explore the versatility of suites with four different paper crafting styles: shabby chic, artful, traditional and modern

Product: Scenic Coast Suite Collection (167786)

Who: Demonstrators and customers

Available for Purchase: June 2

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Where: An exclusive Facebook group

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Product List

Artisan Sketched Garden 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[167752]

$13.00

Words & Wishes Bundle (English)

[167897]

$56.50

Crisp Cantaloupe 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

[167693]

$14.00

2026–2028 In Color™ Dots

[167546]

$9.00

Baker’s Twine Essentials Pack

[155475]

$11.00

Crisp Cantaloupe Shimmer Brush

[167661]

$10.00

Golden Glow Shimmer Brush

[167662]

$10.00

Hydrangea Hue Shimmer Brush

[167663]

$10.00

Cloud Cover Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

[165287]

$12.00

Basic White Medium Envelopes

[159236]

$15.00

Basic White 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

[166780]

$14.00

Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush

[141897]

$10.00

Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$140.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$28.00

Stampin’ Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.25

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$6.00

Mini Glue Dots

[103683]

$7.25

Paper Snips

[103579]

$12.00

Take Your Pick

[144107]

$12.00

Add All to Cart

Stampin’ Up! Violets Fun Fold for the Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop

Posted on June 11, 2026 by TL's Bright Spot

Welcome, welcome. We have a wonderful floral challenge for us today & I’ve chosen a new, soon to be released July ONLINE Exclusive to use in this shutter card. The Framed Violets bundle is part of the Violet Dreams Suite of products: Adhesive-Backed Blooms, 1/4″ Satin Ribbon in Fresh Freesia, Violet Dreams 12×12 DSP & the Framed Violets bundle already mentioned.

Stampin' Up! Framed Violets Shutter fold card front

When looking at this card, notice the stamped sentiment on Basic White, then notice below the stamped sentiment on Hydrangea Hue – that’s all part of the slider mechanism. It is so cool in person!

Stampin' Up! Framed Violets shutter fun fold inside card

And here’s a top/ down view…

Stampin' Up! Framed Violets Shutter fun fold top/ down view

How to make this card… notice there are two colors used on this card, a light color (Hydrangea Hue) & a Basic White and there are two panels of the Hydrangea Hue.

Front Panel: Color 1 – 4 14 x 8 1/4 scored at 5 1/2. The smaller section is what creates the shuttle or ‘slider’ of the card. Cover the larger section with DSP cut 4 x 5 1/4. Use a 2″ hole punch to create the opening on the front side. Center Panel: this is Secret Sea – 4 1/4 x 8 1/2 scored at 4 1/4. Add a 4 x 4 DSP to each side. With the fold to the left, place so this panel is flush with the right edge of the card front; hold in place, trace the 2″ circle, then punch the 2″ circle where marked. Close this Secret Sea piece & trace the circle to the right side of the Secret Sea (see the floral pattern in the open card), punch the 2″ circle again using the tracing to line up.. There should now be three circles: front and both sides of the Secret Sea inside panel. Adhere the backside of the left section of this folded panel to the inside of the front panel, matching edges so they are even. DO NOT TRY TO LINE UP WITH THE FOLD! Back Panel: The color of this panel should match that of the card front. In my case – Hydrangea Hue: 4 1/4 x 5 3/4 score at 5 1/2. Cut a Basic White piece about 3 1/4 x 3 1/4 and adhere close to the score line and that becomes the stamped sentiment we see with the card closed. Do not adhere just yet :O) First, burnish the score line well, fold it inwards and add adhesive along the 1/4″ fold. With the folded edge in, add to the center panel even with the right edge of that panel. It will look like the photo at left, below. Now add the Basic White piece so it fits behind the opening and can be stamped. (yes, mine is a circle cut with the Stitched Shapes Dies). Now add adhesive along that score line as shown in photo at right and close card. This keeps the card from being floppy.

Stampin' Up! template image of shuttle card

Now you may do your stamping sentiments. With the card closed, stamp on the Basic White panel – that’s what shows when the card is closed. For my car rd I stamped in Gorgeous Grape ink and used the sentiment from the Framed Violets stamp set. Open the card and stamp on the ‘slider’ portion. Again, Gorgeous Grape ink and the sentiment is from Framed Violets stamp set.

Now it’s time to decorate the various layers: To create the ‘frame’ around the circle I used a 2 3/8 circle punch and a 2″ circle punch and adhered it to the front & one on the right inside circle as well. card front: I used the Framed Violets Dies to die cut the violets from Basic White then colored the violets using Stampin’ Blends in Highland Heather. I used the tiniest of the Rhinestone Basic Jewels for the flower centers. The leaves arew die cut using the Framed Violets Dies and Peaceful Pine. I added the flowers & leaves with dabs of glue then added the bow with a glue dot: 1/4″ Satin Ribbon in Fresh Freesia (part of the suite). The additional gems are Adhesive-Backed Blooms that add that final touch of sparkle. Love these!

And below is the card & envelope – this sweet, sweet violet from the Framed Violets stamp set stamped in Memento ink then colored with Highland Heather & Peaceful Pine Stampin’ Blends. The same pattern of DSP from Violet Dreams 12×12 was added to flap & trimmed to fit. This becomes such a beautiful gift to a birthday gal – all by itself. Love!!

Stampin' Up! Framed Violets Shutter fun fold card & envelope

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Click on the next button to see what others have created for today’s hop!

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Stampin’ Up! Sneak Peek of Summer Happiness, July ONLINE Exclusive for the Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop

Posted on June 4, 2026 by TL's Bright Spot

Welcome to Thursday and this fun hop! We have a sketch challenge today & I chose to work a brand new July ONLINE EXCLUSIVE bundle. It’s called Summer Happiness. 😀

Stampin' Up! Summer Happiness card front

I began by stamping these fun summer images and using a different ink for each one: Timid Tiger, Daffodil Delight and Strawberry Slush. They are so absolutely typical summer! Then I took the Perennial Postage Dies to die cut the immediate background for each: under the drink is Summer Slush, under the sun is Daffodil Delight, and under the flip flops is Timid Tiger. Using the next larger die in Perennial Postage, I die cut three rectangles from Basic White. I adhered each of these layers together with dimensionals and set them aside to make the background for these cute images. The card base is Thick Basic White (11 x 4 1/4 scored @ 5 1/2) with a layer of Crisp cantaloupe (4 x 5 1/4). I used the largest die in Perennial Postage Dies to die cut the panel from 2026-2028 In Color Painted Patterns DSP. Each of these layers were added with liquid glue. Before placing my rectangles, I stamped the sentiment in Strawberry Sluch ink on a Basic White piece & adhered a narrow strip of Strawberry Slush to the back. I put dimensionals on the back and centered it on the bottom of the card. I then added the three rectangles, placing the center item first then the other two. These were attached with liquid adhesive. Final touch – a few embellishment in Strawberry Slush.

Stampin' Up! Summer Happiness card inside

For the inside… Another panel of Crisp Cantaloupe was added (4 x 5 1/4) then the Basic White panel (3 3/4 x 5). I stamped the sunglasses in Strawberry Slush ink and the card itself was complete!

Stampin' Up! Summer Happiness card & envelope

For the envelope… I added the same Crisp Cantaloupe color of Painted Patterns DSP to the flap & trimmed to fit. I then stamped the sentiment on the front from Summer Happiness stamp set in Timid Tiger. Such a fun, light-hearted card!

Below is the bundle used for today’s card. Aren’t these fun images & dies coordinate! I could have done this same challenge using the daisy stamp and three images of that – wouldn’t that be cute!

Stampin' Up! Summer Happiness bundle, July ONLINE EXCLUSIVE

Ok – on with the hop… Check out what everyone has created for this challenge – click on the next button or click on a name. And please note – more information from me below the list of names 👍

If you are a demonstrator, you have access for a pre-order of the bundle used for today’s card. If you are interested in becoming a demonstrator, I would love to talk about that with you OR you can

JOIN MY TEAM HERE

Shopping with me is easy too… click the same link as above. And know that when your purchase is $50 or more there are benefits of a monthly tutorial and Daisy Patch rewards. 🌺

2026–2028 In Color™ Painted Patterns 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[167755]

$19.00

Summer Splash 8 1/2″ X 11 Cardstock

[163797]

$14.00

Summer Splash Classic Stampin Pad

[163809]

$9.00

Daffodil Delight 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

[119683]

$14.00

Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin’ Pad

[147094]

$11.00

Timid Tiger 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

[165626]

$14.00

Timid Tiger Classic Stampin’ Pad

[165278]

$11.00

Crisp Cantaloupe 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

[167693]

$14.00

Basic White Medium Envelopes

[159236]

$15.00

Basic White 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

[166780]

$14.00

Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush

[141897]

$10.00

Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$140.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$28.00

Stampin’ Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.25

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$6.00

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[103683]

$7.25

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[103579]

$12.00

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Stampin’ Up! Bloom Boutique SDSP & Scalloped Blooms Bundle for the Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop

Posted on May 28, 2026 by TL's Bright Spot

Welcome! It’s Thursday & time for our Happy Inkin’ hop 😀. There are some talented folks in the group so be sure to check out what they have created. We have a color challenge today & I made two very different cards; both use the Bloom Boutique SDSP & the Scalloped Blooms Bundle.

Below are the two cards I created for this color challenge. I would really like to know if you have a favorite!

For the card on the left I used the Scalloped Blooms Dies to die cut flowers & centers from various papers in the Bloom Boutique Specialized Designer Series Paper (SDSP). I added them to the created card front: Crisp Cantaloupe card base (4 1/4 x 11 scored at 5 1/2) with a layer of Basic White (4 1/8 x 5 3/8) & Bloom Boutique SDSP (4 x 5 1/4) that were added to the card base with dimensionals. I die cut leaves from Peaceful Pine & slipped them around the flowers. In the smallest flower I added a single 2026-2028 In Color Dot in Golden Glow. The sentiment is stamped with VersaMark ink & sprinkled with Metallic WOW! embossing powder in Gold & heat set. I then die cut it with a die from Scalloped Blooms Dies. I snipped thin strips from each of the 2036-2028 In Color 3/8″ Bordered Ribbon & slipped them through the hole in the die cut, then tied a Linen Thread Bow to secure them in place. The sentiment was added to the front with dimensionals.

For the card on the right I cut strips from various papers in the Bloom Boutique SDSP: 1 x 4 3/4, 3/4 x 4 3/4 & 1 1/2 x 4 3/4. These were added to a Peaceful Pine laiyer 3 1/2 x 4 7/8. This was added to the Barely Blush card base (8 1/2 x 5 12 scored at 4 1/4). I wrapped a Barely Blush 3/8″ Bordered Ribbon around and secured it in back. I took the remaining bits of ribbon from the first card & tied each one in a kinot on the Barely Blush ribbon. I stamped the sentiment in Peaceful Pine ink from Scalloped Blooms satmp set on a Basic White scrap then die cut it with a Scalloped Blooms Die. I added dimensionals to the back & sdecured it in place. Final touch… five 2026-2028 In Color Dots in Peaceful Pine.

Stampin' Up! Bloom Boutique floral card front

Stampin' Up! Bloom Boutique Varied Papers Birthday card front

For the insides of these two cards… the card on the left has stripes added with the various In Color Shimmer Brushes found on page 77 in the May-August 2026 Catalog. Once these dried I stamped the sentiment from scalloped Blooms in Black ink. The card on the right has a simple 1/2″ x 4 strip of the Bloom Boutique SDSP at the bottom. The sentiment is stamped in Peaceful Pine ink and is from Scalloped Blooms stamp set.

Stampin' Up! Scalloped Blooms hugs card inside

Stampin' Up! Bloom Boutique Birthday card inside

Envelopes… Each envelope has a 2 1/4 x 6 strip of the Bloom Boutique SDSP added to the flap & trimmed to fit. And that’s it! So… what’s your favorite card? I’d love to know!

Stampin' Up! Scalloped Blooms Bundle hugs card

Stampin' Up! Bloom Boutique SDSP Birthday card

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Bloom Boutique Suite Collection (English)

[167657]

$135.50

Scalloped Blooms Bundle (English)

[167647]

$53.00

Bloom Boutique 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper

[167637]

$17.00

Crisp Cantaloupe 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

[167693]

$14.00

Barely Blush 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

[167689]

$14.00

Peaceful Pine 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

[167691]

$14.00

2026–2028 In Color™ Dots

[167546]

$9.00

Barely Blush 3/8″ (1 Cm) Bordered Ribbon

[167550]

$9.00

Crisp Cantaloupe 3/8″ (1 Cm) Bordered Ribbon

[167552]

$9.00

Golden Glow 3/8″ (1 Cm) Bordered Ribbon

[167548]

$9.00

Hydrangea Hue 3/8″ (1 Cm) Bordered Ribbon

[167549]

$9.00

Peaceful Pine 3/8″ (1 Cm) Bordered Ribbon

[167551]

$9.00

Peaceful Pine Shimmer Brush

[167665]

$10.00

Hydrangea Hue Shimmer Brush

[167663]

$10.00

Golden Glow Shimmer Brush

[167662]

$10.00

Crisp Cantaloupe Shimmer Brush

[167661]

$10.00

Barely Blush Shimmer Brush

[167664]

$10.00

Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush

[141897]

$10.00

Basic White Medium Envelopes

[159236]

$15.00

Basic White 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

[166780]

$14.00

Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$140.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$28.00

Stampin’ Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.25

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$6.00

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[103683]

$7.25

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[103579]

$12.00

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Stampin’ Up! Waterside Retreat Father’s Day card for the Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop

Posted on May 21, 2026 by TL's Bright Spot

It’s Thursday & time for another Blog Hop from this fabulous Krew! We have a sketch challenge today that is so versatile and can be used for lots of cards – birthdays, sympathy, you name it. I chose this Waterside Retreat DSP as this card is for a fisherman for Father’s Day. I think this fits well!

Stampin' Up! Waterside Retreat sketch challenge

Here’s what I did to create this card… I first cut a panel of the Waterside Retreat DSP 3 3/4 x 5 1/2 & added a slip margin of Azure Afternoon card stock to the one side. I set this aside and cut a 1 x 5 1/2 piece of the same DSP (it’s the reverse side of the fish images) and added it to the 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 Azure Afternoon card base (yep, scored at 4 1/4. I then added the set aside panel. These were all added with liquid glue. I stamped the sentiment in Azure Afternoon ink using the Relaxing Waterside stamp set, on the Azure Afternoon 5/8 x 2 1/2″ strip. I attached this to a Crisp Cantaloupe 3/4 x 2 1/2 strip & slipped a large Linen Thread bow between dimensionals & attached it with a glue dot to the strip. The strip was added to the card front with dimensionals as mentioned. Final touch – 2026-2028 In Color Dots in Crisp Cantaloupe.

For the inside… A 4 x 5 1/4 piece of Basic White with a strip of the Waterside Retreat DSP 3/4 x 5 1/4 was then stamped with na sentiment from the Relaxing Waterside stamp set in Azure Afternoon ink. This was added to the inside of the card.

Stampin' Up! Waterside Retreat card & envelope

For the envelope… a 2 1/4 x 6″ strip of the Waterside Retreat was added to the flapn & trimmed to fit. On the front a simple grass stamped in Old Olive ink three times without re-inking in between. This gives a sense of dimension to the image. Love the simplicity!

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Waterside Retreat Suite Collection (English)

[167932]

$68.75

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[161719]

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Azure Afternoon Classic Stampin' Pad

[161663]

$11.00

Crisp Cantaloupe 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[167693]

$14.00

Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad

[147090]

$9.00

2026–2028 In Color™ Dots

[167546]

$9.00

Linen Thread

[104199]

$5.00

Basic White Medium Envelopes

[159236]

$11.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[166780]

$14.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$140.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$28.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.25

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$6.00

Mini Glue Dots

[103683]

$7.25

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[103579]

$12.00

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[144107]

$12.00

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[141897]

$10.00

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Stampin’ Up! Waterside Retreat Suite for the Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop

Posted on May 14, 2026 by TL's Bright Spot

Hello Thursday – time for another amazing hop of the Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop! We have a theme challenge today and I had trouble making a decision as to what suite or bundle or DSP exactly to use – so many from which to choose! But the Waterside Retreat Suite won 😀

A friend of mine is retiring soon and this card is perfect for him. I think it fits our theme perfgectly.

Stampin' Up! Waterside Retreat Card front

Gray Granite 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 scored @ 4 1/4; Pool Party two tone 4 x 5 1/4 embossed w/ So Swirly; Gray Granite again 4 3/8 x 3 7/8; & layer of DSP 4 1/4 x 3 3/4 attached with dimensionals. Fussy cut the life jacket & oars aa& add with dimensionals + liquid adhesive. The sentiment is stamped in Pecan Pie using the Relaxing Waterside stamp set. I wrapped a length of Baker’s Twine around twice & looped through the Loose Anchor Trinket. It’s attached with a dimentional on the left end and liquid glue on the right. The anchor trinkent has a single glue dot to keep it secure on the card

Stampin' Up! Waterside Retreat card inside

For the inside… a layer of Pool Party 4 x 5 1/4 adhered to the inside of the card. On the Basic White I used Crumb Cake & a Blending Brush to add color to the lower portion (like sand). On the top portion is a mix of Balmy Blue & Pool Party & a Blending Brush resembling sky. I stamped the chair in Pecan Pie ink then using Light Pecan Pie to add more shading. The sentiment is also in Pecan Pie; the birds are in Gray Granite. Each stamp is from the Relaxed Waterside stamp set.

On the envelope… more seagulls stamped in Gray Granite and on the flap another of the aterside Retreat DSP 2 1/4 x 6 & trimmed to fit.

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[167932]

$68.75

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[146983]

$14.00

Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[122924]

$14.00

Pecan Pie Classic Stampin' Pad

[161665]

$11.00

Pecan Pie Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

[161674]

$12.00

Gray Granite Classic Stampin' Pad

[147118]

$9.00

Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad

[147116]

$9.00

Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad

[147105]

$9.00

Small Blending Brushes

[160518]

$15.00

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[159229]

$17.00

Basic White Medium Envelopes

[159236]

$11.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[166780]

$14.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$140.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$28.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.25

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$6.00

Mini Glue Dots

[103683]

$7.25

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[103579]

$12.00

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[144107]

$12.00

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[141897]

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Stampin’ Up! Scenic Coast Suite in a Fun Fold for Amy’s Inkin’ Krew Blog Hop

Posted on May 12, 2026 by TL's Bright Spot

Oh yes – ’tis almost time for sailing season! For some it’s already here… and I’m all ‘a flutter’ over this new bundle & it’s coordinating Scenic Coast SDSP & the Sunset Sparkle Sequins. ❤️ The theme for this hop is to make something for the ‘men/ boys’ in our lives. This card relates to that as we sold our sailboat last year & it was tough. But we have such fond memories of our sailing days that it’s ok. 👍

Stampin' Up! Scenic coast Suite fun fold card front

Stampin' Up! Scenic Coast Suite fun fold card inside

On the inside I added the second panel of the Scenic Coast DSP to the inside on the right of the card. Next to it is a Basic White stamped panel 2 3/4 x 5 1/4. The sentiment is from the Sunset Coast stamp set & I used Night of Navy ink.

Final touch on the inside was this fabulous die cut that looks like netting, and I added it with dabs of liquid glue to the left portion of the card. – And done! The card looks like this from the top.

Stampin' Up! Scenic Coast Suite fun fold, from the top

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