Happiness Abounds

As with every new catalog, there are lots of different designer series paper collections to choose from and this might be my favorite from the upcoming catalog - Hues of Happiness... On one side there are flower patterns and on the other, there are very colorful watercolors patterns that showcase lots of Stampin' Up!'s fun colors.

I used two pieces of the same 12" x 12" sheet for the backgrounds on these cards and stamped images using the Happiness Abounds stamp set which coordinates with this designer series paper.  The accents are from the new Glossy Dots assortment.

Supplies:

Happiness Abounds

Gorgeous Grape, Granny Apple Green ink

Fresh Freesia, Basic White, Coastal Cabana card stock

Hues of Happiness dsp

Scalloped Contours dies

Glossy dots assortment

Country Home

For this card, I have used the retired Country Home stamp set and paired it with the Heart and Home designer series paper that is in the Mini catalog. 

I used Stampin' Blends for the images and cut them out using a paper snips. They are popped up with Stampin' Dimensionals on top of several layers of card stock and designer series paper.

Supplies:

Country Home

Memento Black ink

Stampin' Blends

Crumb Cake, Basic White, Balmy Blue, Misty Moonlight card stock

Heart and Home dsp

Abstract Beauty dsp

Bottled Birthday

Here is the first sneak peek I have to share with products from the new Idea Book and Catalog. This card uses a couple of the new In Colors along with a new stamp set and designer series paper package.

The stamp set is called Bottled Happiness and it comes alone or in a bundle with a punch that will cut out the other bottle shape that is in the set. In the background I added several layers using some new In Color card stock - Orchid Oasis and Starry Sky - and the Perfectly Penciled designer series paper.

Supplies:

Itty Bitty Birthday, Bottled Happiness

Orchid Oasis, Starry Sky, Old Olive ink

Basic White, Crumb Cake, Orchid Oasis, Starry Sky card stock

Perfectly Penciled dsp

Scalloped Contours dies

Crumb Cake ribbon

Baker's twine

April Stamp Club Projects

In April, our projects used lots of retiring items along with a few that will carry over as we transition to the new Idea Book and Catalog in a week.

Our first card uses the Picture This dies, the Hive 3D folder and Celebrate Sunflowers stamp set. There are some Brushed Brass Butterflies added along with retired Bumblebee ribbon.

Next, we have a card made using the Simply Elegant specialty designer series paper, Heart and Home Doilies, Scalloped Contours dies and the retiring In Symmetry stamp set.

Finally, our 12" x 12" scrapbook layout uses some Pansy Petal designer series paper along with coordinating card stock colors, including Bumblebee which is a retiring In Color.

We would love to have you join us anytime! Contact me for more details.

Kindness Card Kit

Stampin' Up! has released another card kit that has some fun shapes and a tin to keep the cards in.  The kits are a great way to sit down and put together projects quickly and they make awesome gifts!

Kit includes:

• 8 small coaster cards, 2 each of 4 designs
• 8 envelopes
• Carrying tin
• Finished card size: 3" x 3" (7.6 x 7.6 cm)

Coordinating colors: Basic Gray, Bermuda Bay, Daffodil Delight, Flirty Flamingo, Pale Papaya, Pool Party, Soft Sea Foam

Make the world a brighter place with the Kindness Cards Kit. This heartfelt kit focuses on touching, thoughtful messages of kindness. It includes everything you need to create eight coaster cards—plus a cute travel-sized tin to hold it all. Each card is a story of kindness you can create and share. Also available in French.

Kit includes:
• 8 small coaster cards, 2 each of 4 designs
• 8 envelopes
• Carrying tin
• Finished card size: 3" x 3" (7.6 x 7.6 cm)
• Coordinating colors: Basic Gray, Bermuda Bay, Daffodil Delight, Flirty Flamingo, Pale Papaya, Pool Party, Soft Sea Foam

Please note that items available vary by market based on shipping constraints and product availability.

Kits Collection by Stampin’ Up! kits are perfect for new crafters, busy crafters, or crafters who want quick and easy projects. All-inclusive project kits have everything you need in one box! Give as a gift or try them yourself. Kits are based on availability. Order today!

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One more graduation card to share with you using the Slim Sayings stamp set. This sentiment layers perfectly using the Layering Circles framelits and I have used Basic White and Misty Moonlight for the layers of card stock.

The designer series paper and glimmer paper are both retired - Ever Eden designer series paper and 6" x 6" Glimmer paper from Sale-a-bration in 2021. 

Supplies:

Slim Sayings

Evening Evergreen ink

Soft Succulent, Misty Moonlight, Basic White card stock

6" x 6" Glimmer paper (SAB 2021)

Ever Eden dsp

Layering Circles dies

Say it all with the Slim Sayings Stamp Set—these sentiments are designed to be slim, but they're undoubtedly big at heart! This stamp set is brimming with fun, playful sentiments for almost any occasion, from birthdays and congrats to graduation and more. Pair these slim sentiments with a tall, slim card—oriented either vertically or horizontally—for a fresh take on your greeting cards! Also available in French.

* 6 cling stamps
* Suggested clear blocks (sold separately): c, d, e

Cling stamps from Stampin’ Up!
* Are premium rubber stamps.
* Have deeply etched images for excellent detail.
* Are precut so you don’t have to trim them.
* Cling to clear blocks without slipping.
* Are repositionable—temporarily mount on clear blocks to stamp, then remove to store.
* Save space—one set of blocks (sold separately) works for all your cling and photopolymer stamps.
* Have images on the spine of the case for easy storage and quick reference.

Ask your demonstrator about coordinating products.

Blessings of Home

Here is another card using the Blessings of Home bundle, I have added lots of layers, patterns and textures and left it sentiment free for the time being. 

In the background I used Soft Sea Foam ink on the same color card stock to create a subtle background, then I added a couple different patterns of designer series paper before attaching a piece of Basic Gray card stock that was embossed with the Stripes and Splatters embossing folder.

The image is colored in with Stampin' Blends and I added some Brushed Brass Butterflies and White Frayed ribbon for more texture.

Supplies:

Blessings of Home

Memento Black and Soft Sea Foam ink

Stampin' Blends

Soft Sea Foam, Basic Gray, Basic White card stock

Brushed Brass Butterflies

5/8" White Frayed ribbon

Harvest Meadow dsp

Heart and Home dsp

Flowers of home dies

Make your crafting as cozy as your home with the Heart & Home 12" x 12" (30.5 x 30.5 cm) Designer Series Paper. It includes a variety of patterns that grace homes: florals, brick, wood. Use them to create backgrounds or layers on a project. Or cut out individual images to use them as accents on a tag or card. However you use this paper, it's perfect for scrapbooking, card making, and more.

* 12 sheets: 2 each of 6 double-sided designs
* 12" x 12" (30.5 x 30.5 cm)
* Acid free
* Lignin free

Product colors: Basic Gray, Cinnamon Cider, Fresh Freesia, Garden Green, Misty Moonlight, Pale Papaya

Adorn your crafting projects with floral images that speak right to the heart with the Blessings of Home Bundle, which includes the Blessings of Home Stamp Set and the Flowers of Home Dies. The stamp set features all-occasion sentiments that are sure the brighten anyone's day. Combine the stamps and dies for precise cutouts of dainty floral images you can use in so many ways: combine them, layer them, and so much more! Also available in French.

BLESSINGS OF HOME CLING STAMP SET
Let someone special know you're thinking of them with the Blessings of Home Stamp Set. With floral bouquets that resemble a pencil sketch and uplifting, all-occasion sentiments, this set is a unique find. Personalize the delicate wildflower bouquets using the Stampin' Up! coloring technique of your choice. The larger bouquet serves as a stunning focal point, while the smaller bouquet is perfect for layering.
* 7 cling stamps
* Suggested clear blocks (sold separately): c, e, h

FLOWERS OF HOME DIES
Get perfect cutouts of dainty florals and herbed borders with these Flowers of Home Dies. Detailed die-cut pieces can be used individually or combined for a unique look. Purchase this set today and see how these delicate florals add both beauty and dimension to your handmade greeting cards and other papercrafts.
* 11 dies
* Largest die: 4-1/2" x 3" (11.4 x 7.6 cm)
* Use with a Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
* Compatible with the Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine

Our coordinated craft bundles save you time and money! Buy the bundle and save 10% off the price of buying the stamp and tool separately. Plus, bundles will help you quickly cut out stamped images for a single project or create multiples of the same project with ease.

Old-Fashioned

I have not made a lot of cards using the Whiskey Business stamp set yet, but I put together a couple of these one day using the retiring In Color Cinnamon Cider along with Early Espresso.

I stamped the image with Early Espresso ink and then used Pool Party and Cinnamon Cider Stampin' Blends to color it in. The images in the background are also stamped with Cinnamon Cider ink.

Supplies:

Whiskey Business

Early Espresso, Cinnamon Cider ink

Stampin' Blends - Pool Party and Cinnamon Cider

Cinnamon Cider, Early Espresso, Very Vanilla card stock

retired designer series paper

Whiskey Business Stamp Set

Celebrate birthdays, Father's Day & more with the punny sentiments in the Whiskey Business Stamp Set. Layer images with a greeting to create the project. This stamp set is also available in French.

* 9 cling stamps
* Suggested clear blocks (sold separately): b, d, e

Cling Stamps from Stampin’ Up!
* Are premium rubber stamps.
* Have deeply etched images for excellent detail.
* Are precut so you don’t have to trim them.
* Cling to clear blocks without slipping.
* Are repositionable—temporarily mount on clear blocks to stamp, then remove to store.
* Save space—one set of blocks (sold separately) works for all your cling and photopolymer stamps.
* Have images on the spine of the case for easy storage and quick reference.

Live Life

I needed a little reminder that spring is coming after our big snow event last week! It will definitely be nice to see green grass, flowers and crops growing again.

For the background and the cloud, I used patterns from the Sunshine and Rainbows designer series paper collection from Sale-a-bration. The other die cuts and stamping were done using the Flowering Rain Boots bundle and I added some Silver and Clear Epoxy Droplets for accents.

Supplies:

Flowering Rain Boots

Gorgeous Grape, Polished Pink, Pear Pizzazz ink

Basic White, Polished Pink, Highland Heather card stock

Sunshine and Rainbows dsp (SAB 2022)

Rain Boots dies

Silver and Clear Epoxy Droplets

Cloud punch

Create unique handmade projects to brighten anyone's day using the Flowering Rain Boots Bundle, which includes the Flowering Rain Boots Stamp Set and the Rain Boots Dies. It's perfect to create a garden scene or to include garden tools in your papercrafing projects. You'll love the endless possibilities!

FLOWERING RAIN BOOTS PHOTOPOLYMER STAMP SET
Whether it rains or shines outside, you'll love using the Flowering Rain Boots Stamp Set in your handmade projects. Perfect for cardmaking, it includes heartfelt sentiments and realistic imagery that are perfect for building a card-front scene. And the garden tools and flower images will send all of the green thumbs out there over the moon! The possibilities are endless with this set: stamp daisies repeatedly to create a border; mask off tulips to add a single cluster to the watering can; stamp boots, pot, and watering in any of the flowers—it's up to you! This set is also great for watercoloring. You can create colorful projects on rainy days and make the shiny days even brighter.
* 11 photopolymer stamps
* Suggested clear blocks (sold separately): b, c, d, e

RAIN BOOTS DIES
For all the garden lovers out there: Create unique projects using the Rain Boots Dies. Pair these dies with a Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine for quick and easy embellishments for all your papercrafting projects. Whether you're cutting out individual garden tools for cards and scrapbooking or using the trellis and flower die cuts to set a scene, this die set will surely make your projects unique and bring a touch of whimsy to someone's day!
* 9 dies
* Largest die: 7/8" x 5" (2.2 x 12.7 cm)
* Use with a Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
* Compatible with the Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine

Flowering Tulips

The Flowering Tulips bundle has so many fun possibilities!  You can find some great inspiration here and, in the video below.

You can find the entire suite here.

The Flowering Tulips Bundle includes the Flowering Tulips Stamp Set and the Tulips Dies. Use the stamp set and dies together to create detailed tulips or use the dies on their own for a minimalist tulip design. Also available in French.

FLOWERING TULIPS PHOTOPOLYMER STAMP SET
Build sentimental bouquets with the Flowering Tulips Stamp Set! Use the variety of budding tulips to create your perfect bouquet to send to someone special, then use your favorite coloring technique to make it shine! Pair the modern sentiments included with your budding tulips for all-occasion card-making projects.
* 18 photopolymer stamps
* Suggested clear blocks (sold separately): a, b, c, g, h

TULIPS DIES
The Tulips Dies are a must have for any floral enthusiast. Not only can you create layered tulip fields, but you can also create three types of layered tulip blossoms, perfect for creating your own tulip bouquet! Simply die cut the coordinating dies with contrasting cardstock colors, and then fold the pieces together to make beautiful tulip blossoms. These dies are sized perfectly for the front of a card.
* 17 dies
* Largest die: 6" x 1" (15.2 x 2.5 cm)
* Use with a Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
* Compatible with the Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine

Our coordinated craft bundles save you time and money! Buy the bundle and save 10% off the price of buying the stamp and tool separately. Plus, bundles will help you quickly cut out stamped images for a single project or create multiples of the same project with ease.

May Paper Pumpkin

Check out the new In Colors in the May Paper Pumpkin kit! 

Create magic with the NEW 2022–2024 In Colors with this Paper Pumpkin kit! With vivid pops of green and red and a range of blues, these colors are perfect for fun festivities. Send your best wishes or happy moments with the large bold lettering and gorgeous gold foil details. Plus, you can also send gift cards with the included coordinating gift card holders!

As an added bonus, every May Paper Pumpkin subscriber will get the chance to win a GOLDEN Voucher worth $25 USD | $34 CAD in Stampin’ Up! products! The winners will find their Golden Voucher in their May 2022 Paper Pumpkin box. This is the perfect time to snag coordinating In Color products from the 2022–2023 Annual Catalog that will go live on the 3rd of May in the online store!

Click here to learn more about the kit that could be the next package to be delivered to your door: https://www.paperpumpkin.com/en-us/sign-up/?demoid=2004157

Better Days Ahead

Sometimes it is fun to add to the card base by stamping images and then tying them in to the focal layer.  That is what I did with this card using the splatters in the Color and Contour stamp set. I chose Balmy Blue and Pool Party inks and used the same stamp image for both.

The flower image is stamped with Evening Evergreen and filled in with Fresh Freesia while the sentiment is stamped with Gorgeous Grape ink.

Supplies:

Color and Contour

Evening Evergreen, Fresh Freesia, Balmy Blue, Pool Party. Gorgeous Grape ink

Basic White, Highland Heather, Balmy Blue card stock

In love with color? Get creatively colorful with the Color & Contour Stamp Set! The open-line floral art and abstract filler stamps allows for a range of coloring techniques. Try freehand watercoloring for a modern look, or use ink and sponge daubers on the filler stamps to create an ombre floral effect! Also available in French.

* 13 photopolymer stamps
* Suggested clear blocks (sold separately): b, c, d, e

Photopolymer stamps from Stampin’ Up!
* Are clear stamps that make image placement easy.
* Have just enough give to create a perfectly stamped image every time.
* Cling to clear blocks without slipping.
* Are repositionable—temporarily mount on clear blocks to stamp, then remove to store.
* Save space—one set of blocks (sold separately) works for all your cling and photopolymer stamps.
* Have images on the spine of the case for easy storage and quick reference.

This is a Two-Step Stampin’ set; it allows you to layer two or more images to create one final image with extra texture and dimension in the colors you want.

Harvest Congratulations

This card contains lots of layers but is quite simple and easy to put together - especially if you are using scraps and leftover die cuts!

The base of the card is Cinnamon Cider card stock and I have added an embossed layer using the Star-Crossed folder. Next, I used two different patterns from the Harvest Meadow designer series paper collection and finally a couple die cuts and ribbon. The sentiment is from the Happy and Heartfelt stamp set. 

Supplies:

Happy and Heartfelt

Soft Suede ink

Cinnamon Cider, Smoky Slate, Soft Suede, Basic White card stock

Harvest Meadow dsp

Harvest dies

Star Crossed folder

Stitched Rectangles dies

3/8" Fine art ribbon

You can say it all with the Happy & Heartfelt Stamp Set. Need to say congrats? We got you. Want to make a Mother's Day card? No problem. Trying to say thanks? We got it. Want to say . . . something we haven't listed yet? You guessed it—this stamp set has that, too. All in an elegant, script-style font you're sure to love. Use these messages on cards, tags, and other projects. Also available in French.

* 15 cling stamps
* Suggested clear blocks (sold separately): a, b, c

Cling stamps from Stampin’ Up!
* Are premium rubber stamps.
* Have deeply etched images for excellent detail.
* Are precut so you don’t have to trim them.
* Cling to clear blocks without slipping.
* Are repositionable—temporarily mount on clear blocks to stamp, then remove to store.
* Save space—one set of blocks (sold separately) works for all your cling and photopolymer stamps.
* Have images on the spine of the case for easy storage and quick reference.

Happiness is Homemade

Don't forget to check out the retiring items before they disappear! I know that some of the items are no longer available, including the set I have used on the card below.

All the images and die cuts that go together in the What's Cookin' bundle are so fun to play with - I know I will use them in the future when creating scrapbook pages for my daughter and love using them on cards as well.

There are a couple of designer series paper patterns in the background - one is from the Sweet Symmetry collection and the other is from You're A Peach.  

Supplies:

What's Cookin' Bundle

Misty Moonlight, Crumb Cake ink

Soft Suede, Crumb Cake, Basic White, Balmy Blue card stock

Everyday Label punch

Sweet Symmetry dsp

You're A Peach dsp

Wonderful Birthday

Usually when I play around with the Elegantly Said stamp set, I focus on the larger swirling images that to me look similar to Norwegian Rosemaling, but for this card I focused on the flower image and used the others in the background.

I used Night of Navy for all my stamped images and used the Layering Circles dies for my focal layers and the Tasteful Labels dies for my sentiment layer. There are a few retired rhinestones used for accents as well.

Supplies:

Elegantly Said

Night of Navy ink

Night of Navy, Crumb Cake, Basic White card stock

Tasteful Labels dies

Layering Circles dies

Retired self-adhesive rhinestones

It's elegance personified with the beautiful patterns and images in the L’éloquence simple Suite Collection. Use these products anytime you need a touch of sophistication. The metallics make this collection a perfect choice for weddings, anniversaries, and more. The intricate designs are an excellent choice for all-season splendor. This suite collection is also available in English.

The L’éloquence simple Suite Collection includes
* Avec éloquence Stamp Set (10% off)
* Simply Elegant Specialty Designer Series Paper
* Simply Elegant Trim
* Elegant Tag Punch (10% off)

Product colors: Basic Black, Basic Gray, copper, gold, silver, Very Vanilla, Whisper White