Stampin’ Up! NEW KITS & ONLINE EXCLUSIVES AVAILABLE

Good day stamping buddies. Yesterday, November 4, Stampin’ Up! did a big release of new ONLINE EXCLUSIVES that you (& I) are going to love. The Brushed with Beauty Suite is one I purchased when it became available to demonstrators – and I just c an’t quite playing with it. The Designer Series Paper is just soooo very pretty and the stamp bundle, well, they are wonderful too. I’ll post some links to cards I’ve made with this suite of products – to give some inspiration. Try here, here and here. Stampin’ Up! is offering a virtual craft class November 20, 2025, with this suite of products and it’s open to customers!!! I think you won’t want to miss this class. The code for the class is 170074 and it’s a very reasonable $30 US. That does not include the suite of products (this is the number for that…167100), just the class. You can place your order through my ONLINE SHOP HERE.

There’s another bundle that I have enjoyed that was released as part of the Nov 4 ONLINE EXCLUSIVES – Swirled Designs. I have not created as many cards with it, but it too is worth pointing out. Check out my card here.

During the night last night I received another package of a couple of new release products & other items – the Friendly Foliage Bundle and the Creative Haven Bundle. Naturally, I haven’t played with either one yet since they arrived during the night 🥴. You’ll just have to wait with baited breath for those. See all the ONLINE EXCLUSIVE PRODUCTS HERE

Stampin’ Up! also released a couple of new kits in their kit collection yesterday… check out those kits here & place your order

Everyday Beauty Kit – 166808 – $25.00 US

DETAILS
– Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs
– Folded card size: 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ (14 x 10.8 cm)
– Colors: Basic Beige, gold, Gray Granite, Lost Lagoon, Night of Navy, Petal Pink
– Also available in French

Kit includes one of each item listed below.
– Everyday Beauty Photopolymer Stamp Set
– Clear stamp block
– Night of Navy Classic Stampin’ Spot
– Step-by-step instructions
– 9 printed envelopes
– Faux wax seal stickers
– Metallic thread
– Adhesive

Adventure Awaits Kit – 167235 – $14.00 US

DETAILS
– Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs
– Folded card size: 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ (14 x 10.8 cm)
– Colors: Basic Black, Coastal Cabana, Crushed Curry, Garden Green, Granny Apple Green, Pecan Pie, Petal Pink, Poppy Parade, Pretty Peacock, Timid Tiger
– Sentiments printed in English, French, and German

Kit includes one of each item listed below.
– Step-by-step instructions
– 9 printed envelopes
– Vellum
– Adhesive

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

Stampin’ Up! Sneak Peek of Swirled Designs for the Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop

Welcome to the Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop! You may have come from the fabulous Tara or just hopped in right here… However you got here, welcome! We have a sketch challenge this week and I have chosen to work with a NEW November ONLINE EXC;LUSIVE soon to be released November 4 bundle… called Swirled Designs. The dies are delicate so I encourage you to adhere an Adhesive Sheet to whatever paper you want to use to adhere these detailed dies. They are gorgeous but as I said – delicate.

I began by stamping the small star images from the Swirled Designs stamp set with VersMark ink over most of the Lost Lagoon panel, then sprinkling it with WOW! Metallic Embossing Powder in Polished Silver. I heat set it with my SU! heat tool. I then used the 2 3/8″ circle punch to punch a circle from Basic White, stamped it with Lost Lagoon stamped off once. What that means… ink the stamp, stamp off once then stamp on the circle – do that each time to create the dotted image on the circle. Adhere the stamped circle to the embossed star background with dimensionals. Cut a piece of Silver Foil 3 7/8 x 5 1/8, back it with an Adhesive Sheet. Die cut the single large star & several of the small stars plus the larger floral image from this in the center of the Silver Foil paper using the coordinating Swirled Designs Dies. Attach stars as shown – large star in the center of the circle and remaining small stars to the the embossed Lost Lagoon panel to reflect the challenge. Adhere the embossed panel to the Silver Foil & add to the Pretty Peacock card base with adhesive.

Stampin' Up! Swirled Designs inside card

For the inside… adhere the Silver Foil die cut floral image to a Basic White panel (3 3/4 x 5) then attach to a panel of Lost lagoon (3 7/8 x 5 1/8) then to the inside of the card. Done!

Stampin' Up! Swirled Designs card & envelope

For the envelope… stamp the dots from the Swirled Designs stamp set in stamped off Lost Lagoon in k. (ink, stamp off on scrap, then stamp on envelope flap). Stamp the flower design from the Swirled Designs stamp set on the front of the envelope with full strength Lost Lagoon ink. This card is ready to send. No sentiment makes this card great for all occasions… just add your message – it could be Christmas, birthday, silver anniversary,New Years – you name it . And, it could be masculine or feminine 😀 This is really non-generic – and I love that! As I mentioned earlier, this bundle will be released November 4 as an ONLINE EXCLUSIVE. And to remind hyou – as a Demonstrator I have the privilege of preordering items before they become available to the general public. 👍 That’s just a hint to become a Demonstrator!!! See below for moreinformation.

Now it’s time to visit those participating in today’s blog hop… click the next button to visit Nicole or click on a name to take you elsewhere. Whichever you do, do not miss a single creation on this hop.

Amy Koenders

Mary Deatherage

Karen Ksenzakovic

Akiko Sudano

Tara Carpenter

Terry Lynn Bright

Nicole Bloxom

FREE SHIPPING for orders $75 & up is happening NOW … what’s on your list to order? I don’t have a l-o-n-g list but I do have a list. It’s the perfect time to order those heavy items that add bulk, also adhesives & bundles – so yeah, just about everything! Here are all the details about the Free Shipping.

Stampin' Up! Free Shipping

Sales Period: October 22–24

Ordering Deadlines

  • Phone: October 24 at 6:59 p.m. (MT)
  • Online: October 24 at 11:59 p.m. (MT)
  • All order types qualify for this promotion.
  • Free shipping is for three days only. Orders must be opened and closed from October 22–24.
  • Free shipping automatically applies to your cart after the qualifying amount has been met, which is $75 USD | $100 CAD (before tax).
  • Coupon codes and Stampin’ Rewards will lower your order’s retail amount. Orders must meet the qualifying amount to be eligible for free shipping.
  • The additional cost for expedited shipping is not covered by this promotion.
  • Prepaid 3-, 6-, and 12-month Paper Pumpkin subscriptions and month-to-month subscriptions do not qualify for free shipping. Refills, past kits and add-ons do qualify toward free shipping, but you must be a subscriber to purchase. Subscriptions billed and shipped this month will be charged for the normal amount ($27.00 USD | $36.75 CAD shipping included) + tax.

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And did you know… when you are a demonstrator, you ALSO participate in these great deals – on top of your discount.. it’s likie double your pleasure, double your fun! 😀 👍 And right now, Stampin’ Up! has a JOINING PROMOTION that is the best ever…

Stampin' Up! Starter Kit

From October 1 to 31, anyone who purchases the Starter Kit can choose between two amazing offers.  In addition to FREE shippingFREE business supplies, and a FREE Paper Pumpkin kit, you can either get $125 worth of products for just $35, an amazing first time ever offer, OR $189 worth of products for just $99

What are some of the benefits of becoming a demonstrator?

  • Crafting is even more fun with community
  • Become a demonstrator and enjoy all the perks that come with that:

1) a 20–25% product discount

2) exclusive early access to the latest releases online and in catalogs

3) the opportunity to earn a modest supplemental income

4) the chance to attend incredible training and crafting events

5) Scrapbooking has never been better in Stampin’ Up! history. Have you seen all the new scrapbook products Stampin’ Up! has? It’s amazing…

6) There’s never an obligation to sell, you can join to enjoy the discount for yourself.

It’s also fun to learn new skills, develop new crafting techniques & share your passion for crafting. If you’re like me, it’s really fun to meet new people & connect with fellow crafters. How can I help & support you – lots of ways… through connection, team meetings, our team facebook page, updates. Feel free to connect with me – ask questions – get excited.

JOIN WITH ME HERE

Card Cuts:

Card base: Pretty Peacock 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 scored at 4 1/4

Layer: Silver Foil – 3 7/8 x 5 1/8 (die cut foil pieces from center)

Layer: Lost Lagoon (cut 2) 3 3/4 x 5

Basic White: 3 3/4 x 5

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

Stampin' Up! Swirled Designs November ONLINE EXCLUSIVE

Swirled Designs November ONLINE EXCLUSIVE –

Available Nov 4 to customers

 

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Stampin’ Up! Sneak Peek Brushed with Beauty products in an Accordion Fold

Good morning – it’s Saturday & cool in this part of New Jersey – 40 degrees! Blanket time and possibly time to bring in firewood for a fire tonight. We’ll see. I have two cards for you today, using products from the November ONLINE EXCLUSIVE release. As a Demonstrator, I am privileged to be able to preorder products before they become available to the public. This is a beautiful suite of two bundles, DSP & Vellum, embellishments and an embossing folder. For today’s cards I did not use the embossing folder. I have two cards to share; one in landscape & one in portrait.

Stampin' Up! Brushed w/ Beauty landscape accordion fold
Stampin' Up! Brushed w/ Beauty portrait accordion fold

Aren’t these papers stunning – Brushed with Beauty DSP. Love, love. On the landscape card are die cuts in vellum, using the Petals of Beauty Dies. The sentiment & banner die cut use items from the two bundles: Petals of Beauty and Words of Beauty. The bow is Old Olive Linen Thread – a September ONLINE EXCLUSIVE that comes in a two pack – Early Espresso is the other color of Linen Thread in the duo pack. The portrait card again shows die cuts, this time in card stock. I love this flower with the delicate edge! I stamped the flower image twice in Basic Beige ink, layered them then added the delicate die cut in Basic White. A single Pearls of Beauty embellishment is in the flower center. The ribbon is Braided Trim from the Floral Charm Suite (July ONLINE EXCLUSIVES) And here’s the inside of each.

Stampin' Up! Brushed w/ Beauty accordion fold portrait card inside

In the landscape card above I added a Branching Out die cut, the smallest, and no stamping. (It is available in the September to December 2025 Mini Catalog) The inside looks a bit plain, so I’m going to add something for sure. On the portrait card, I stamped the two step floral image on Basic White, using Petal Pink & Calypso Coral inks, then die cut it with the Petals of Beauty Dies. This comes from the Petals of Beauty stamp set & coordinating dies in the suite of products. The leaf image is die cut from Mossy Meadow. I did add the Pearls of Beauty embellishment to the flower center. It’s fairly flat & doesn’t add a lot of bulk. The sentiment is stamped in Mossy Meadow ink & comes from Words of Beauty stamp set – part of the suite of products. Below is a top down view of each of the cards.

Stampin' Up! Accordion fun fold top down view, landscape card
Stampin' Up! Accordion card top-down view Portrait card

Time for instructions in how to make this fun fold accordion design.

Basic Directions for this Accordion Fun Fold:

  • cut the card base 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 and score @ 5 1/2
  • cut the DSP 4 x 12 & score @ 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, & 9
  • adhere one end of the DSP to the inside of the card base with equal borders on three sides
  • adhere opposite end in the same fashion
  • for the front…
    • cut a card stock panel in a coordinating color 4 1/8 x 5 3/8
      • cut a DSP layer 4 x 5 1/4 & adhere to coordinating card stock
        • attach these two with dimensionals to the card front
        • decorate as desired
Stampin' Up! Brushed with Beauty Suite November ONLINE release

Brushed with Beauty Suite – November ONLINE EXCLUSIVE

Stampin' Up! Promotion

If you are interested in becoming a Demonstrator, NOW IS THE PERFECT TIME! Stampin’ Up! has an exclusive offer/ promotion during the month of October. From October 1 to 31, anyone who purchases the Starter Kit can choose between two amazing offers.  In addition to FREE shippingFREE business supplies, and a FREE Paper Pumpkin kit, you can either get $125 worth of products for just $35, an amazing first time ever offer, OR $189 worth of products for just $99

What are some of the benefit of becoming a Demo:

  • Crafting is even more fun with community
  • Become a demonstrator and enjoy all the perks that come with that:

1) a 20–25% product discount

2) exclusive early access to the latest releases online and in catalogs

3) the opportunity to earn a modest supplemental income

4) the chance to attend incredible training and crafting events

5) Scrapbooking has never been better in Stampin’ Up! history. Have you seen all the new scrapbook products Stampin’ Up! has? It’s amazing…

6) There’s never an obligation to sell, you can join to enjoy the discount for yourself.

It’s also fun to learn new skills, develop new crafting techniques & share your passion for crafting. If you’re like me, it’s really fun to meet new people & connect with fellow crafters. How can I help & support you – lots of ways… through connection, team meetings, our team facebook page, updates. Feel free to connect with me – ask questions – get excited.

JOIN WITH ME HERE

Are you a scrapbooker? Take a look at our new Scrapbooking Workshop Kits now available from the January 2025 Scrapbooking Brochure.

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

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Stampin’ Up! Charming Day Multi Panel Fun Fold

Hello, hello – It’s Saturday and an absolutely gorgeous day. I’m hoping to get some yard work done – yay! So… my cards for today are a fun fold and use the Charming Day bundle and it’s coordinating Designer Series Paper – Floral Charm 12×12. I really like how they turned out – hope you do as well. I’m going to share both cards and in the info at the bottom of the post I’ll list the different colors & embellishments, Stampin’ Blends – like that. The directions are exactly the same for both.

Card 1. Card 2

The card base is 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 scored at 2 1/8, 4 1/4 and 6 3/8. This creates four panels all the same width. Burnish these score lines mountain, valley, mountain. Decorate each panel with a card stock layer then a DSP layer: cs layer1 7/8 x 5 1/4 (cut 4); DSP layer1 3/4 x 5 1/8 (cut 4). When cutting the designer series paper, I make certain it’s a flow of the design that creates a picture. Set this aside and work on the front section.

The front… this card stock is cut 6 x 4 & scored at 3, creating two even sections. Burnish score line. Decorate both with a coordinating DSP layer 2 3/4 x 3 3/4. The left section is the side with the added layers of decoration while the right is used for your written message. The section on the right, add a Basic White piece cut 2 5/8 x 3 5/8. Let’s work on further decorating these two sections.

  • Stamp the large floral image using the Charming Day stamp set with Memento ink, stamping two images. Also stamp the small leaf image two times.
  • Color w/ Stampin’ Blends:
    • Card 1 – Blackberry Bliss & Fresh Freesia for the flowers; Light Crumb Cake & SU 300 on the leaves. I used these colors to coordinate with the background DSP. I added Wink of Stella to the flowers, die cut the image and set aside. Color one of the small leaf images using the same colors, die cut & set aside.
  • Stamp the small flower w/ leaves from the Charming Day stamp set – stamping twice in Memento ink.
  • For card 1 – color the flower in Fresh Freesia Stampin’ Blends, and the leaves in Light Crumb cake & SU! 300. Add Wink of Stella to the flower. Die cut & set aside.
  • Card 2 – large floral image: Bubble Bath for the flowers, Light Old Olive and Light Pretty Peacock for the leaves. TIP: for the leaf color combination I colored one leaf with both colors before moving on to the next leaf. This way the inks were still wet and blended really well. Add Wink of Stella to the flowers, die cut & set aside. Color the 2nd small leaf image using the same comb & same combination of Light Old olive & Light Pretty Peacock, die cut & set aside. Remember the tip of coloring one leaf at a time!
  • Card 2 – small floral image: color flower with Bubble Bath & leaves in same combination of Light Old Olive & Light Pretty Peacock – and remember the tip… add Wink of Stella to the flower, die cut & set aside.

Attach front panels to each card:

  • With the larger card base folded on itself, add the front section. I used my grid paper to make certain the finished card was no wider than 4 1/4″, so it would fit in the standard A2 envelope. Adhere one side down, then the other side.
  • Add extras… Card 1 – I used Everyday Arches Dies to cut a Basic White piece to make the flowers stand out and adhered. The large floral bouqwuet was attached w/ dimensionals and the small leaf spray was added with liquid glue. I stamped the sentiment from Charming Day stamp set in Blackberry Bliss ink, then added two Purple Fine Shimmer Gems. For the other side of this card, I added the small single flower w/ leaves w/ liquid glue.
  • Card 2 was done in the very same fashion – except that I used Textured Notes Dies for the Basic White panel, Berry Burst ink for the sentiment and Charming Shimmer Faceted Dots for added embellishment.
Stampin' Up! Charming Day Multi Panel Fun Fold right side view card 1
Stampin' Up! Charming Day Multi Panel Fun Fold right side view card 2

Envelope… Coordinating DSP on flaps were added & trimmed to fit. On the front O stamped that sweet small flower and colored each as described above for the individual card. Creating two cards at once was really easy & fun as well. Same layout just different colors.

Stampin' Up! Charming Day Multi Panel Fun Fold card 1 & envelope
Stampin' Up! Charming Day Multi Panel Fun Fold card 2 & enveloppe

Stampin' Up! Multi Panel Fun Fold from top

This is what the card looks like from the top. It stand beautifully for display.

Questions about how to make this card? Connect with me… but I think you will find this a pretty easy card to make. This design/ layout would make a great masculine card – in other DSP patterns & different bundle of course. It would also make a fabulous Christmas card.

Ok – so what’s next… how about purchasing SU! products – need to do that? Stampin’ Up! has kits available for purchase, ONLINE EXCLUSIVES, a Sep-Dec 2025 Mini Catalog full of SU! products – and of course the 2025-2026 Annual Catalog. If you’re looking for a demonstrator – I would be happy to support your crafty needs. Shop with me here.

When shopping with me, I like to thank my customers with a tutorial of the month and Daisy Patch points when the order is $50 or above (before tax & shipping). And being a demonstrator also has it’s benefits: team work, support, pre-ordering new items, at least 20% off every order, plus attending workshops & conventions! Join with me here!

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

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Stampin’ Up! Peace on Earth Bundle with Winter Meadow DSP, a Fun Fold

Hello Tuesday! What does this day have in store for you? For me, it’s the start of new programs and it gets busy. In the Stampin’ Up! world, there is always something new coming out, keeping the creating environment challenging and interesting. The card I have for you today is a fun fold and so super easy. It also uses the Winter Meadow 12×12 DSP which is a carry-over from last year. It’s beautiful. I paired it with a new bundle from the Sep-Dec 2025 Mini Catalog called Peace on Earth.

Stampin' Up! Peace on Earth w/ Winter Meadow DSP card front

The card base is Blueberry Bushel – not a color I use very often, but it looks awesome with this DSP. The card is 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 scored @ 1 1/4 & 4 1/4. The first score folds back in a mountain fold, while the 4 14 is a valley fold.

Stampin' Up! Peace On Earth Fun Fold

Each DSP is adhered to a Basic White piece before attaching it to the card base. The decorative pieces on the very front use the Peace on Earth Dies to die cut the banners, the dove, the glimmery stars and the Garden Green leaves. The sentiment is stamped in Misty Moonlight ink. I used a sponge dauber & Whisper White to add some white to various leaves. The stars were die cut from Peaceful Garden Glimmer Paper. The stamped Basic White banner was added to the Blueberry Bushel banner with dimensionals. The other items were attached with dabs of liquid glue.

Stampin' Up! Peace On Earth Bundle w/ Winter Meadow DSP card inside

For the inside, more DSP adhered to Basic White then to the card base. On the right side, the Basic White panel was attached then the sentiment – so it would be ‘hidden’ by the front banner. About the sentiment – a die cut from Basic White using the Christmas Words Collage dies & embossing folder. Once cut, I used the Misty Moonlight ink pad to wipe over the sentiment. It’s a bit darker than I wanted but I still like it. The blue glimmery stars are die cut with the same Peace on Earth dies and again use one of the glimmer papers in the Peaceful Garden Glimmer Paper pack.

Stampin' Up! Peace On Earth fun fold card & envelope

For the envelope, another piece of the Winter Meadow 12×12 DSP attached to the flap & trimmed to fit. On the front… a tree from the Frosted Forest stamp set (an ONLINE EXCLUSIVE) in stamped off Misty Moonlight. Card cuts are listed below.

Want to purchase these items? For every order of $50 & above from Sep. 3 to Sep 10, I will send not only the monthly tutorial (for September (it’s the Amber Autumn bundle!), but a package of the Hues of Blue Flowers. Get double daisy patch rewards too. Daisy Patch rewards is my way of thanking my customers for shopping with me. For every single order of $50 or more before shipping & tax, and every full increment of $50 order (before shipping & tax), earn double the daisy patch rewards during this week Sep 3 – Sep 10, 2025. Those rewards add up, and when you have 8 daisy patch rewards you’ll receive $40 worth of Stampin’ Up! product from me. Got it? good!

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

Card Cuts:

Blueberry Bushel: 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 score @ 1 1/4, 4 1/4, 2 1/4 x 4 (banner)

Basic White layers: 4 1/8 x 5 3/8 (inside), 1 1/8 x 5 3/8, 2 7/8 x 5 3/8 (2), 2 x 5 1/2 (banner & dove)

Winter Meadow DSP: 1 x 5 1/4, 2 3/4 x 5 1/4 (2), 2 1/4 x 6 (flap)

Peaceful Garden Glimmer Paper: 1 1/4 x 1 (2 colors)

Garden Green: 1 x 3

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Stampin’ Up! Prairie Grass and Thoughtful Journey

Good Tuesday, Sep 2 and 55 degrees here at the shore in NJ – not typical weather for this early in the month. When the kids return to school it is usually hot as blazes. But not this year… My card today is more than just thinking of you; it’s recognizing that life is not always easy. I used the Prairie Grass stamp set from the ONLINE EXCLUSIVES – it’s available to customers now. It’s become a favorite for things peaceful, restful, reassuring.

Stampin' Up! Thoughtful Journey, & Prairie Grass

I cut 1″ strips of Thoughtful Journey 6×6 DSP (1 x 5 3/8) and added them to a Basic White background. Next I stamped the sentiment in Mossy Meadow ink using the Prairie Grass stamp set. I took a length of Mossy Meadow & Gold trim, wrapped it around and tied a knot, securing it with a glue dot. I then added three Low Profile Sparkle Dtos under the sentiment. Finally, I added a single Adhesive-Backed Dragonfly. This completed front panel was added to a Mossy Meadow card base.

For the inside of the card, I stamped this grassy image four times across the bottom with Mossy Meadow ink. And yes, the stamp comes from Prairie Grass stamp set. I added three more of the Adhesive-Backed Dragonflies as they are very flat and so appropriate for this grassy scene. I adhered the Basic White panel to the inside of the card and voila – this card is ready to send.

Stampin' Up! Prairie Grass and Thoughtful Journey card & envelope

For the envelope… yet another panel of the Thoughtful Journey 6×6 was adhered to the flap & trimmed to fit. Again on the front, I stamped the same grassy image in Mossy Meadow ink from Prairie Grass stamp set to carry out the theme. This card will be sent today to a friend of mine who lives near the beach and diagnosed with ALS. Such an awful disease….

Tomorrow, Wednesday Sep 3, the Sep-Dec 2025 Mini Catalog will be open to ordering by customers – AND – there are some fabulous new ONLINE EXCLUSIVE products that can be ordered as well. If you do not have a demonstrator, I’d love to help you find your creative side. Click the image below to take you to my shop for purchases.

Stampin' Up! Sep-Dec 2025 Mini Catalog

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

 

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Stampin’ Up! Charming Day for the Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop

It’s Thursday and time for the Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog hop! We have a color challenge today and I’ve chosen the Charming Day bundle, an ONLINE EXCLUSIVE. I’ve used a lot of colors on this card and I think I’ve pulled it off. Hope you like it too.

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Stampin' Up! blog color challenge
Stampin' Up! Charming Day card front, color challenge

I began by coloring a piece of Basic White card stock with Blending Brushes: Strawberry Slush, Garden Green & Old Olive, Darling Duckling and Fresh Freesia. I then stamped this beautiful bouquet from the Charming Day bundle in Memento ink directly on the colored paper. Using Stampin’ Blends I enhanced some of the colors in the flowers & leaves: Strawberry Slush, Fresh Freesia and Old Olive. I added Wink of Stella to the flowers for a bit of sparkle, then die cut the image using the Charming Day Dies. I set this aside and die cut the small leaf image using another of the Charming Day Dies and set this aside to work on the background of this floral creation. I wanted texture, so pulled out the Glass Garden EF and embossed a Basic White panel. On page 45 in the upcoming Sep-Dec 2025 Mini Catalog is a package of TWO Tone cardstock called Keeping Traditions. I pulled out the Pool Party, cut it to about 3 1/4 x 4 then tore it to reveal the white inner. I adhered these torn pieces to the embossed panel, then added the stamped & colored floral piece with dimensionals. I adhered this to Strawberry Slush just slightly larger and attached both to a Pool Party card base. I stamped the sweet sentiment from the Charming Day stamp set in memento ink and die cut it with the Stitched Shapes Dies. I placed the die cut leaves and adhered with liquid glue adding the sentiment die cut with a dimensional over top. Final touch for the card front – 2 things… first the 2025-2027 In Color Flat Pearls in Strawberry Slush, then a double Linen Thread bow adhered with a glue dot.

Stampin' Up! Charming Day inside card

For the inside… I colored a Basic White panel with Strawberry Slush in kind of a heart shape, then Stamped the sentiment from Charming Day stamp set in Memento ink over top of it. I die cut the flower image from that very first panel of Blending Brush colored paper – Strawberry Slush. I love how this flower ahs variations in the shading, just as a natural flower would. Before attaching it I used the Blending Brush with Old Olive ink still on it and added a bit of background for the flower, then attached the flower in place. This panel was added to Strawberry Slush then attached to the inside of the card.

Stampin' Up! Charming Day card & envelope color challenge

For the envelope… I used the same Glass Garden embossing folder to add texture to the envelope flap. I then stamped the small floral image from Charming Day stamp set in Memento ink on the front – and done!

To continue the hop and visit Nicole, click on the ‘next’ button – or click on a name to take you to another participant. Either way – don’t miss anyone and enjoy the hop!

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Amy Koenders

Mary Deatherage

Karen Ksenzakovic

Akiko Sudano

Tara Carpenter

Terry Lynn Bright

Nicole Bloxom

There is always something new in the Stampin’ Up! world and that keeps us doing and creating. I love that challenge & inspiration. For the latest news about new packaging and a view of an upcoming November ONLINE EXCLUSIVE, visit my post about that here

The 2025-2027 iIn Color Sale continues through the end of August – see all the products by clicking the image below.

Remember there are LAST CHANCE PRODUCTS available – an amazing list of items. Check that by clicking the LAST CHANCE image below.

Customers will be able to order from the Sep-Dec 2025 Mini Catalog Wednesday Sep 4. If you do not have a demonstrator and need a catalog or have questions, please reach out to me. I’m happy to help!

Stampin' Up! Sep-Dec 2025 Mini Catalog

Card cuts for today’s project:

  • Pool Party card base – 4 1/4 x 11 scored at 5 1/2
  • Strawberry Slush – (2) 4 1/8 x 5 3/8
  • Basic White – (2) 4 x 5 1/4; another for color blending w/ Blending Brushes + scrap for sentiment

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

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

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Stampin’ Up! NEW ONLINE EXCLUSIVES Items Available NOW

In the ONLINE store, two new kits are being showcased.

Stampin' Up! Kits Collection

Birthday Fancy Kit – $25 -166211

Stampin' Up! Birthday Fancy Kit

DETAILS
– Makes 12 cards: 4 each of 3 designs
– Folded card size: 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ (14 x 10.8 cm)
– Colors: Darling Duckling, Fresh Freesia, gold, Lost Lagoon, Petal Pink, Strawberry Slush
– Also available in French

Kit includes one of each item listed below.
– Birthday Fancy Photopolymer Stamp Set
– Clear stamp block
– Lost Lagoon Classic Stampin’ Spot
– Step-by-step instructions
– 12 printed envelopes
– Gold foil accents
– Adhesive

SWEET & SPOOKY KIT – $21 – 166229

Stampin' Up! Sweet & Spooky Kit

Make Halloween gifting extra special with the Sweet & Spooky Kit! This kit makes 15 treat boxes (5 each of 3 playful designs) featuring cute ghosts, bats, pumpkins, and more in a fun palette of black, pink, orange, and iridescent. With matching tags and ribbon included, these sweet boxes are perfect for party favors, classroom treats, or spooky surprises.

DETAILS
– Makes 15 treat boxes: 5 each of 3 designs
– Colors: Basic Black, Bubble Bath, Fresh Freesia, iridescent, Pumpkin Pie

Kit includes one of each item listed below.
– Step-by-step instructions
– Printed and iridescent-foil precut pieces
– Paper clips
– Pressed wood picks
– Baker’s twine
– Adhesive-backed holographic stars
– Adhesive

Some of the July ONLINE EXCLUSIVES

The Perfectly Pear bundle is part of a suite of products that are fabulous – pictured on the left is the bundle. On the right is the Sunflower 3D Embossing folder – another of the July ONLINE EXCLUSIVES available as of today – July 1. And on the right – yep Jolly Holly bundle getting you ready for Christmas. You won’t find these products in any catalog, they’ll only be listed in the online store.  They’re also only available while supplies last, so order early for the best selection! The Online Exclusive product releases will continue throughout the year so there will be new products to shop from, in addition to new catalogs!

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Stampin’ Up! Perfectly Pear Fun fold

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!

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Stampin’ Up! Grow with Love Card

Online Exclusives are just that – items not in any of the Stampin’ Up! Catalogs. This Grow with Love bundle is perfect for cards for no specific reason. I like sending cards just for fun and it makes the receiver feel special.

Stampin' Up! Grow with Love  Card front

The card base is a standard A2 size in Shaded Spruce. I layered an embossed Basic White panel 4 x 5 1/4. The embossing folder is another ONLINE EXCLUSIVE called Plaster Painting 3D embossing folder. It has lots of texture. The next layer is Shaded Spruce 2 3/8 x 4 3/8 with Regals 6×6 cut 2 1/4 x 4 1/4 adhered directly to the card front. The center Basic White panel is 2 1/4 x 3 3/4 stamped in Shaded Spruce ink with another of the stamps in Grow With Love, then die cut with the appropriate Grow With Love Dies. I really like the corner edges! Again, this was adhered directly to the card front, centering. The mint leaves were stamped again and die cut and attached with dimensionals over the stamped image. I tied a double Linen Thread and attached it with a glue dot. Lastly, Adhesive-Backed Dots were added for contrast.

Stampin' Up! Grow with Love card inside

For the inside… another stamp in the Grow with Love is Thyme – and it’s stamped here in Shaded Spruce on the Basic White 4 x 5 1/4 panel.

Stampin' Up! Grow With Love card & envelope

The envelope… more of the Regals 6×6 DSP in Shaded Spruce added to the flap & trimmed to fit (2 1/4 x 6) and on the front another image – this time it’s Rosemary :O). I messed up when stamping the image so did it again on a scrap, die cut it and adhered with liquid glue. When die cutting the image, it cuts off the name of the plant, so I fussy cut that with my paper snips and added it.

Fun, easy card, could be masculine if one is needed. It shows appreciation and care for another human being – which the world always needs.

You may this Grow With Love bundle in my store – look around at all the possibilities, kits, last chance products and more . When shopping with me and your purchase is $50 or more, you will receive a SU! item valued up to $10 and the current months fabulous tutorial – for April, it’s Memorable Blooms. And use my HOST CODE until April 12.

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