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Stampin’ Up! Brighten Your Day Kit

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Our Internet is quite spotty & intermittent today so not sure if this will publish appropriately. I’ve been trying all morning.

This is such a beautiful kit and I had promised to share photos of my completed cards a few days ago. I had a difficult reaction to a vaccine that really set me back for two straight days. Thanks goodness that is behind me!

Each card in this kit has a laser-cut delicate design – so three designs for nine cards, make sense? I made one each of the ‘prescribed’ card designs and here they are

Stampin' Up! Brighten Ypour Day Kit original
Stampin' Up! Brighten Your Day, original in Fresh Freesia

These first three cards are the original ‘plan’ of the kit and they show Fresh Freesia, Basic Beige and Balmy Blue. These next two images are of the birds with a card base of Balmy Blue on the left and Lost Lagoon on the right, both using what had been the original base as part of a layer for the card front.

With the remaining cards bases, I trimmed each down to 41/8 x 5 3/8, thereby making a card front panel and an inside panel with each supplied card base. Here are my completed cards – nothing fancy or over the top done, just incorporated an additional card base.

Below left has a card base of Balmy Blue with the original card base as a layer for the laser-cut image. Below right uses Lost Lagoon as the card base

These two cards show card bases in Highland Heather for the left card and Fresh freesia for the right card, again using the original card base as a front layer.

I took a LOT more pictures but they just didn’t turn out that well so I have not included them – bummer!

OK – so this is one of the fabulous kits Stampin’ Up! is offering. There is always something going on… remember there are changes coming to the packaging for both photopolymer stamps and dies. Also, rubber stamps are being discontinued. Both of these will take effect at the end of each catalog. What that means is at the end of both the Sep-Dec 2025 catalog and the 2025-2026 Annual Catalog, no more rubber stamps. For full disclosure, check this post. It will give you measurements of the new packaging and you’ll see a glimpse of a new bundle available in the ONLINE EXCLUSIVES for November. There is also a video you can access.

Other items of interest… the In Color Sale ends Aug 31 and here it is the 22nd. Click the link in the image below to shop those products!

If you do not have a demonstrator and need the Sep-Dec 2025 Mini Catalog – please give me a shout-out. I’m here to help you have fun in this crafting world! And if you see LOTS of items on your wish list, consider joining my team, become apart of the Stampin’ Up! party, craft with others, learn new techniques, receive at least 20% off each order, attend a convention or two, or three 😀, get catalogs early to play with new products, JOIN HERE with me.

Thanks for stopping by today. Make this a beautiful day for others – send a card made with ❤️!

Product List
Brighten Your Day Kit [ 166460 ]
[166460]
$17.00
Basic Beige 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 164511 ]
[164511]
$14.00
Pecan Pie 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 161717 ]
[161717]
$14.00
Balmy Blue 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 146982 ]
[146982]
$14.00
Lost Lagoon 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 133679 ]
[133679]
$14.00
Fresh Freesia 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 155613 ]
[155613]
$14.00
Highland Heather 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 146986 ]
[146986]
$14.00
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
Add All to Cart

Stampin’ Up! NEWS FLASH!

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Stampin’ Up! is making some changes and they are coming SOON! I don’t want you to be left out or too surprised – so here’s the scoop…

Cling Stamps (Red Rubber)

Stampin’ Up! has decided to discontinue their cling stamp line due to challenges in sourcing the necessary raw materials. While they currently have access to enough raw materials to continue production for the time being, the supply has become increasingly inconsistent, and certain key raw materials are no longer being manufactured. They’re choosing to make this change now to ensure a smoother, more strategic transition—with minimal disruption. They will continue to offer a wide range of photopolymer stamps to support various artistic styles and techniques.

Here are some specifics about the transition from cling stamps to photopolymer:

Stampin' Up! C ling Stamp info

Stampin’ Write Markers – Discontinuing and Available While Supplies Last Starting Tomorrow, 20 Aug 2025!

Stampin’ Up! has also decided to discontinue Stampin’ Write Markers. With the growing popularity of Stampin’ Blends, they’ve seen a steady decline in sales of Stampin’ Write Markers. One of the primary techniques unique to Stampin’ Write Markers is coloring directly on cling stamps—a technique that will become less relevant as we transition away from cling stamps.

Here are a few details about the Stampin’ Write Markers:

Stampin' Up! Marker info

New And Improved Stamp And Die Packaging

As part of Stampin’ Up!’s transition away from cling stamps, Stampin’ Up! is excited to introduce updated packaging for stamps and dies! Because photopolymer stamps are thinner, they’re able to offer sleeker, slimmer packaging that saves space. Both stamps and dies will now come in the same size and style of packaging, making it easier than ever to store bundles and coordinating products together (WooHoo!). The new packaging is similar to their current die packaging—durable, clear plastic envelopes—but with an exciting improvement: Die packaging will now feature printed artwork for quick and easy identification! Stamp packaging will continue to display artwork as well.

Stampin' Up! Packaging info

Packaging Details

– New packaging measures 5-5/8″ x 9″ (14.3 x 22.9 cm).
– Stamps and dies will now come in the same size and style of packaging, making it easy to store bundles and coordinating products together.
– Packaging is clear with an insert that displays stamp or die artwork for quick and easy identification—yes, both stamp and die packaging will now show artwork!
– Larger packaging dimensions allow us to showcase more stamp artwork at 100% on the insert.
– Sleek, slim design will help you and your customers store more in less space.
– Envelope closure includes a tuck-in flap for quick and easy opening and closing.
– Packaging is sized to fit a variety of organization systems.

Here are a few photos of the new packaging AND a Nov. Online Exclusive.

Stampin' Up! New packaging & Nov. Online exclusive
Stampin' Up! Nov. Online Exclusive
Stampin' Up! side view of new packaging
Stampin' Up! back of new packaging

And here’s a video to hear it first hand from Stampin’ Up! headquarters 😀

I use Stampin’ Write Markers a lot – and if you want to get yours before they sell out, see below!

 

Product List

2024–2026 In Color™ Stampin' Write Markers [ 163829 ]
$17.50
2025–2027 In Color™ Stampin' Write Markers [ 165292 ]
$17.50
Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker [ 162481 ]
$3.50
Brights Stampin' Write Markers [ 161696 ]
$35.00
Neutrals Stampin' Write Markers [ 161697 ]
$35.00
Regals Stampin' Write Markers [ 161699 ]
$35.00
Subtles Stampin' Write Markers [ 161698 ]
$35.00
Stampin' Write Markers Collection [ 163136 ]
$126.00
Add All to Cart

This is all exciting stuff happening in the Stampin’ Up! world of crafting. This new packaging will be available in the November ONLINE EXCLUSIVES – and yes, you will be able to purchase these packaging materials in sets of 10 when they become available. Again – woohoo!

Remember too that the 2025-2027 In Color Sale is going on now. Click the image below to take you to this sale.

Stampin' Up! In Color Sale

Sale Dates: August 5–31

Ordering Deadline: August 31, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. (MT)

  • Sale includes select inks, cardstock, Designer Series Paper, embellishments, and other products that include these new In Colors.
  • Only products featured on the 2025–2027 In Colors page are included in this promotion.
  • Products are available only while supplies last.

If you have questions about any of this, please reach out to me – I’m here to help. And if you don’t have a demonstrator, I would love to connect with you.

Stampin’ Up! Perfectly Pears plus Branching Out Dies

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Good Sunday morning! I’ve a sweet Perfectly Pears card for you today and I paired it with a new die set from the Sep-Dec 2025 Mini Catalog called Branching Out Dies. It has a stamp set as well, but I’m not using that today.

Stampin' Up! Perfectly Pears card front

This new die is shown here in the Basic Beige – as a background for the pears. The leaves of thew pears cover the top of the die cut, but it’s the same as the bottom. There are at least 6 of these layering dies in the set, plus some other fun dies as well. It’s wonderful. How to make this card…

The card base is Mossy Meadow with a layer of Darling Duckling then a layer of Painterly Pears DSP. Next I die cut the Basic Beige with the Branching Out dies and added it. With another piece of the Painterly Pears DSP and the Perfectly Pears Dies, I die cut the two pears and the stem/ leaves. Using another die in the Perfectly Pears Dies and Lemon Lime Twist, I die cut the open weave image. I adhered the stem/ leaves to each pear, then attached them to the card front: the darker pear is adhered directly and the lighter pear is on dimensionals. I slipped the open weave die cut under the pears and attached with dabs of liquid glue. The leaves of the darker pear do have dimensionals. Once everything was innplace, I stamped the sentiment in Mossy Meadow ink. It comes from the Perfectly Pears stamp set. Final touch – three Low Profile Sparkle Dots in Old Olive and a double Linen Thread bow added with a glue dot.

Stampin' Up! Perfectly Pears inside card

For the inside…on a panel of Basic White… the pear comes from the Perfectly Pears stamp set… inked first in Darling Duckling then Lemon Lime Twist added with a sponge dauber and stamped on the panel. The stem’ leaves are also from this stamp set and are inked with Old Olive and Early Espresso Markers. This was attached to aDarling Duckling panel then added to the inside of the card.

Stampin' Up! Perfectly Pearas card & envelope

For the envelope… The same Painterly Pears DSP was added to the flap & trimmed to fit. The pear was stamped using the same method as above – using the Perfectly Pears stamps, Darling Duckling and Lemon Lime Twist inks for the pear and Old Olive and Early Espresso markers for the stem’ leaves. This is such a fabulous suite of products!

OK – more Stampin’ Up! info… The 2025-2027 In Color Sale is still on until the end of August. Click the image below to view this product sale.

Stampin' Up! In Color Sale

Last Chance Products are just that – last chance 😀 and available while supplies last. Click that image below to take you to this list.

Stampin' Up! Last Chance Products

Kits and more kits… Stampin’ Up! continues to provide some of the best kits ever… There are kits for decorative items for your home as well as card kits. See those kits by clicking the image below. See that Brighten You Day Kit in the image? It is stunning! I’ll have photos of completed cards from that kit tomorrow.

Stampin' Up! Kits Collection

The Painterly Pears Suite was a July release in the Online Exclusives. It’s in my product list below. The new Sep-Dec 2025 Mini Catalogs are in the mail. If you do not have a demonstrator and need a catalog, please let me know… happy to send one to you!

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

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

 

Product List

Painterly Pears Suite Collection (English) [ 166159 ]
$73.75
Mossy Meadow 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 133676 ]
$14.00
Darling Duckling 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 165622 ]
$14.00
Darling Duckling Classic Stampin' Pad [ 165277 ]
$9.00
Lemon Lime Twist 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 144245 ]
$14.00
Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147145 ]
$9.00
Basic Beige 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 164511 ]
$14.00
Linen Thread [ 104199 ]
$5.00
Stampin' Write Markers Collection [ 163136 ]
$126.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166780 ]
$14.00
Basic White Medium Envelopes [ 159236 ]
$11.00
Bone Folder [ 102300 ]
$8.00
Stampin' Dimensionals [ 104430 ]
$4.25
Paper Trimmer [ 152392 ]
$28.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [ 149653 ]
$140.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue [ 110755 ]
$6.00
Mini Glue Dots [ 103683 ]
$7.25
Stampin' Seal [ 152813 ]
$8.00
Take Your Pick [ 144107 ]
$12.00
Add All to Cart

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Stampin’ Up! Sweeter With You Paper Pumpkin Alternates 2, 3

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Hello stampin’ friends – today is Saturday and I am again sharing Paper Pumpkin alternatives with you. And I guess one of the things I want you to consider is that these projects/ alternatives can be applied to other Stampin’ Up products – NOT JUST Paper Pumpkin!

Stampin' Up! July 2025 PP Alternative 2
Stampin' Up! July PP Alt 2, inside

This card uses one of the card bases in the kit & is very similar to what the kit suggests. I used Strawberry Slush ink for the sentiment and added Strawberry Slush & Pretty In Pink Gems on the card front. On the inside, I stamped the strawberries in Poppy Parade (a coordinating color recommended by the kit) and Granny Apple Green ink for the top on a Basic White panel and adhered it to Strawberry Slush.

Stampin' Up! July 2025 PP Alternate 3
Stampin' Up! July 2025

This card uses an original card base & another which I cut up and is a fun fold. It’s a tucked in offset gatefold. The additional supplies for this card are the red & White Bakers Twine, Poppy Parade and Daffodil Delight inks. In addition, I used more of the strawberry card front to cover the flap of a medium envelope. And look at the last photo to see how the offset gatefold tucks in.

Stampin' Up! July 2025 PP Alternate 3 card front
Stampin' Up!

Hopefully you can see how it fold in, slipping it under the circle.

See here to view the post about Alternate 1 of the July 2025 Paper Pumpkin

Click here to view all Stampin’ Up products and shop with me!

 Product List

Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147094 ]
$9.00
Poppy Parade Classic Stampin' Pad [ 119782 ] (Retired)
Poppy Parade Classic Stampin’ Pad
[119782]
$5.95
Granny Apple Green Stampin' Pad [ 147095 ]
$9.00
Strawberry Slush Classic Stampin' Pad [ 165286 ]
$9.00
Strawberry Slush 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 165625 ]
$14.00
Strawberry Slush & Pretty In Pink Gems [ 165615 ]
$8.50
Real Red & White Baker's Twine [ 164051 ]
$5.00
Natural Tones Linen Thread [ 164071 ]
$9.00
Small Blending Brushes [ 160518 ]
$14.00
Uninked Stampin' Spots [ 141822 ]
$10.00
Sponge Daubers [ 133773 ]
$7.50
Linen Thread [ 104199 ]
$5.00
Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush [ 141897 ]
$9.00
Metallics Wow! Embossing Powder [ 165678 ]
$21.00
Versamark Pad [ 102283 ]
$9.50
Heat Tool (Us And Canada) [ 129053 ]
$32.00
Embossing Additions Tool Kit [ 159971 ]
$27.00
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [ 132708 ]
$8.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166780 ]
$14.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [ 159229 ]
$17.00
Basic White Medium Envelopes [ 159236 ]
$11.00
Paper Trimmer [ 152392 ]
$28.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [ 149653 ]
$140.00
Stampin' Dimensionals [ 104430 ]
$4.25
Multipurpose Liquid Glue [ 110755 ]
$6.00
Mini Glue Dots [ 103683 ]
$7.25
Stampin' Seal [ 152813 ]
$8.00
Bone Folder [ 102300 ]
$8.00
Take Your Pick [ 144107 ]
$12.00
Basic
$53.00
Add All to Cart

Stampin’ Up! Sweeter With You Paper Pumpkin Alternate 1

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Good morning! Paper Pumpkin is a monthly box of refreshing goodies, mostly to make cards but sometimes to make gift bags or boxes. Today I am using the Sweeter Than You July PP and creating a fun fold. Here is what comes in your kit for July 2025

Stampin' Up! July 2025 Paper Pumpkin

DETAILS
– Makes 8 cards: 2 each of 4 designs
– Colors: Daffodil Delight, Garden Green, Granny Apple Green, Pool Party, Strawberry Slush, Timid Tiger

Refill includes one of each item listed below.
– 8 printed card bases: 2 each of 4 designs
– Folded card size: 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ (14 x 10.8 cm)
– 8 printed envelopes
– Precut paper and vellum pieces
– Adhesive

There’s a stamp set in the original kit, just not in the refill! And here’s my first Alternate card.

Stampin' Up! July PP 2025 Fun Fold Alternate
Stampin' Up! July 2025 PP Alternate card inside

I used the card base differently, scoring it at 2 3/4 & 5 1/2 and folding it as shown. I added a Basic White panel behind the vellum & added a Twine double bow, Wink of Stella to flower centers. On the inside, I cut a Garden Green then stamped a Basic White using stamps from the stamp set, Garden Green ink (supplied in the kit) and Daffodil Delight ink from my own stash for the stamped flowers. Everything else is part of the kit.

August Paper Pumpkin info…

Stampin' Up! August 2025 PP

Kit Name:  Farmhouse Florals

This kit includes:

  • Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs with 9 coordinating envelopes
  • Precut paper pieces and linen thread
  • Sentiment stamps for the outside and inside of the cards
  • Coordinating colors: Calypso Coral, Darling Duckling, Gray Granite, Lost Lagoon,
  • Pecan Pie, Secret Sea (Classic Stampin’ Spot)
  • Subscribe by August 10 to get this awesome kit!

For more information and to sign up for the monthly or to check out the prepaid subscription options, click here… Paper Pumpkin is now all in one place! And here’s the add-on for June/ July and August that coordinates with the Paper Pumpkin kits for these months.

Circle of Season Dies

Stampin’ Up! Diagonal DSP Just a Note

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Good morning Friends… NJ has had a couple of days respite from the heat – a drop of 30 degrees to the 70’s! These are welcome temperatures! Today’s card is made with the new In Colors Secret Sea and Cloud Cover – and could be duplicated using all the new In Colors.

Stampin' Up! 2025-2027 DSP Diagonal card front

I began with the 2025-2027 In Color 6×6 DSP cut 3 1/2 x 4 3/4 and cut it on the diagonal, then turned the pieces 90 degrees holding them together, to cut on the other diagonal. (NOTE: This works with DSP that has a reverse side that is coordinating in color/ pattern, not conflicting. So choose carefully 😀) After cutting the DSP, decide which sections should be primary showing the pattern desired. Here I chose the left and right panels to be dominant and simply turned the other two panels to the reverse side. These were adhered to Basic White cut 4 x 5 1/4, dimensionals added to the back and attached to a Cloud Cover card base 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 scored at 4 1/4. On the front I added a length of 3/8″ Faux Linen Ribbon with Stampin’ Seal. Using the Mixed Labels Dies, I cut two labels, the larger in Secret Sea, the smaller in Basic White. I stamped the sentiment using the Mixed Labels stamp set in Secret Sea ink. I layered the two together with adhesive, popped dimensionals across the back on top & bottom and adhered it over the ribbon. The final touch was adding several 2025-2027 In Color Flat Pearls in Cloud Cover.

Stampin' Up! DSP Diagonal card inside

For the inside… simple… a 1/2 x 4 strip of the same 25-27 In Color DSP as used on the card front, and attached to the side of a Basic White 4 x 5 1/4 panel

Stampin' Up! DSP Diagonal card & envelope

For the envelope, more of the 25-27 In Color DSP on the flap trimmed to fit. On the front, using Cloud Cover ink and an image in the Mixed Labels stamp set, I stamped twice on the lower left corner. This gives a completed look and could even be used as a masculine card, despite the flowers.

See below for ways to purchase the products to make this card.

Stampin' Up! Suite Sale

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
Mixed Labels Bundle (English) [ 164653 ]
[164653]
$39.50
Mixed Media Florals Suite Collection (English) [ 164659 ]
[164659]
$128.00
2025–2027 In Color™ 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [ 165300 ]
[165300]
$12.50
Cloud Cover 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 165621 ]
[165621]
$14.00
Cloud Cover 3/8" (1 Cm) Faux Linen Ribbon [ 165271 ]
[165271]
$8.00
2025–2027 In Color™ Flat Pearls [ 165192 ]
[165192]
$8.50
Cloud Cover Classic Stampin' Ink Refill [ 165279 ]
[165279]
$5.50
Uninked Stampin' Spots [ 141822 ]
[141822]
$10.00
Secret Sea Classic Stampin' Pad [ 165285 ]
[165285]
$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! Faith Collection card

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Our family is gathering for a celebratory weekend in a magical place called Mohonk Mountain House. There is a covering of snow that is just beautiful. And it is c-o-l-d. All kinds of activities are offered: ice skating and archery, hiking (guided or unguided), a pool & sauna. As I said, it’s magical.

My card for today is one I made for a minister friend of ours, age 94. He has made such a positive impact on others, a really good man. The card base is Thick Basic White 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 scored at 4 1/4. I added a layer embossed with the Timber 3D embossing folder, 4 x 5 1/4 and set these aside.

On a Basic White panel I stamped the cross image with fronds in Garden Green ink using the Faith Collection stamp set. Then with the Faith Collection Dies and Country Woods 12×12 DSP, die cut the cross and adhered it to a plain cross then attached both with dimensionals. I stamped the sentiment from the Faith Collection stamp set in Highland heather ink and added two Tinsel Gems Three Pack in Fresh Freesia.

I adhered this panel to a Garden Green piece, then Highland Heather as well. I wrapped these with Natural Tones Linen Thread & tied a bow, adhering in place with a glue dot. I added dimensionals to the back and attached to the card base. :O)

Stampin' Up! Faith Collection card front

For the inside… I pulled another stamp set called Courage & Faith and stamped the sentiment in Memento ink on a Basic White panel, then each of the leafy stamps too. I colored the leaves with Shy Shamrock Stampin’ Blends, adhered the panel to the inside and the card was complete.

To purchase the supplies to make this card, please use this link to take you to my Stampin’ Up! store – look around a bit: Online Exclusives, Kits Collections, 2024-2025 Annual Catalog – like that. And when you shop with me right now, Stampin’ Up! is in the ending stages of Sale-a-bration (Jan-Feb), but when you order prior to Feb 28, you will receive an opportunity to receive FREE items from Stampin’ Up! via the Sale-a-Bration offerings.

Sale-a-bration ends soon – Feb 28, 2025 and there are some FAB products you receive FREE with qualified purchases.

For purchases of $60 (level 1) – these items are FREE – click here

For purchases of $120 (level 2) – these items are FREE – click here

To view the ONLINE EXCLUSIVES, CLICK HERE. To see the items in the Jan-Apr 2025 Mini Catalog – click here And if you do not have a demonstrator and need either of these catalogs, let me know! For all those coloring tools, the basics of card stock and embossing/ die cut machines, more stamps & dies, watercolor pencils, click this link for the 2024-2025 Annual Catalog. Remember that when purchasing from me, to use my current host code…and make certain my name is listed as your demonstrator :O)

LAST CHANCE PRODUCTS – CLICK HERE!

Use my CURRENT HOST CODE WTGKS9DH

When you shop with me and your purchase is $50 or more – you will receive a free giftie valued up to $10 that is a Stampin’ Up! item. You will also receive the monthly tutorial – February is the Delightful Wishes Bundle and it has some really clever ideas!

If you’ve been thinking about becoming a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator, then there’s no better time than right now during Sale-A-Bration! When you join by February 28, 2025, you can choose between two fabulous offers:

Option 1: Get $125 worth of product PLUS a choice of two Stampin’ Write Marker Assortment packs AND the Handmade Designs Cling Stamp Set (an exclusive stamp set designed to work with the markers). That’s a $216 value for just $99! I strongly recommend Option 1

Option 2: Get $125 worth of product PLUS an additional $30 worth of product when you join Stampin’ Up! That’s a $155 value for just $99!

If you’d like to join the team, we’d love to have you!  Once you join, you’ll get at least a 20% discount on all of your Stampin’ Up! purchases and you can preorder from the upcoming catalogs!

Stampin’ Up! and our particular team welcome all types of Demonstrators – those only purchasing to get the discount for themselves

– those who want to run a business and…

– those anywhere in between!  Let’s stamp and have fun doing it!

Demonstrators get lots of perks including at least a 20% discount on all orders that you place as a Demonstrator, invitations to Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator events and preordering from upcoming catalogs and promotions. And if joining this Jan-Feb makes sense to you, you will have the opportunity to view the new catalog early and preorder as well. Opportunity knocks! Click the image below to join with me now.

Stampin' Up! Joining Promotion

Thanks for visiting with me today. I’ll try to post a picture or two tomorrow. May you have a beautiful day!

Stampin’ Up! Seasonal Sale NOW

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Whee – it’s here! From today, Nov 13, 2024 – Nov 15, 2024, a magical Stampin’ Up! SEASONAL SALE!

Stampin' Up! Seasonal Sale

From the 2024–2025 Annual Catalog:

  • 10% off ink, including pads, refills, markers, and Stampin’ Blends. Ink pad bundles and third-party ink pads are NOT included. 
  • 10% off cardstock. Close To My Heart cardstock is NOT included.
  • 20% total off all stamp and die bundles and stamp and punch bundles. (Stamp bundles are normally 10% off. With this sale you get an additional 10% off.)
  • 20% off all Designer Series Paper.
  • Products are available while supplies last.
  • Discounts are automatically applied when sale items are added to any order, including Starter Kits.

Sales Period: November 13–15

Ordering Deadlines

  • Phone: November 15, 2024, at 6:59 p.m. (MT)
  • Online: November 15, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. (MT)

I’m jumping in with DOUBLE REWARDS POINTS… I appreciate your business and welcome any questions regarding sales or creating or joining my team. Make sure when shopping with me, that you see my name at the top as your demonstrator. That way I can send you a Stampin’ Up! giftie and you can earn rewards – with a $50 order or more. You also receive the monthly tutorial for that particular month – for November, it is the Peaceful Season bundle. Make certain when you check out that my name is listed as your demonstrator :O) Shop with me here! Joining my team will afford you the opportunity to view & play with products before being sold to the public. Join with me here for more fun. Need more information? Let me help.

HOST CODE NOVEMBER 7-16 CUH6ZRGF

Thanks for stopping by – may you have a beautiful day!