It's Your Day

Beginning tomorrow, you will be able to order some online exclusive products from Stampin' Up! I have used a few of the products on this card including some designer series paper, stamp set, dies 

and embellishments. 

The designer series paper will bring back to retired colors - Pretty Peacock and Lost Lagoon. I happened to have a piece of Pretty Peacock left and used it for the die cut in the background.

The Loose Frosted Dots can be attached easily with Glue Dots.

The sentiment die cut was made using the Queen Bee dies and the flower and leaves were created with the Irresistible Blooms bundle.

Supplies:

Irresistible Blooms

Flirty Flamingo, Soft Sea Foam, Mossy Meadow, Soft Suede ink

Smoky Slate, Crumb Cake, Basic White, Pretty Peacock card stock

Queen Bee Dies

Irresistible Blooms dies

Loose frosted dots

Adhesive Sheets

Hello Irresistible dsp

Oh Happy Day

Isn't this little turtle cute? There are several other adorable images in the Sunshine and Smiles stamp set as you can see below 

the supply list. 

The turtle image is colored with Stampin' Blend markers, and I used circle punches for the image and the sentiment. The designer series paper is retired, but I thought it went well with the card and I added some Irridescent Pastel Gems as accents.

Supplies:

Sunshine and Smiles

Memento Black ink

Stampin' Blends

Very Vanilla, Old Olive, Crumb Cake card stock

Retired dsp

Circle punches

Irridescent pastel gems

Create adorable handmade projects all year long with the Playing in the Rain Stamp Set. This set includes playful animal and nature designs that you can use as a focal point or to embellish your cards. Pair the images with the cute sentiments from this set or with your favorite greeting for more versatility! Perfect for coloring, use the coloring tool and technique of your choice to bring color to all your projects—especially on gray days! Let your friends know that no matter the weather, you appreciate and think about them! Also available in French.

* 10 cling stamps
* Suggested clear blocks (sold separately): b, 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.

Sunshine and Smiles

I wanted to share the February Paper Pumpkin video and information with you even though it is no longer orderable. (You can sign up for the March kit though and it will have a bonus freebie as part of Paper Pumpkin's 10th Anniversary celebration).

The February kit coordinates with the Rain or Shine Suite and also has an add on option of the Sunshine and Smiles dies.

This kit includes:

• Everything you need to create 9 radiant cards—3 each of 3 designs—and 9 coordinating envelopes.
• A sweet springtime photopolymer stamp set.
• A Mango Melody Stampin’ Spot
• A fun peek-through window scene on each card!
• Cute precut critters and labels, fun raindrop embellishments, and more! 

Finished card size: 5-1/2" x 4-1/4" (14 x 10.8 cm)

Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Balmy Blue, Cajun Craze, Coastal Cabana, Daffodil Delight, Flirty Flamingo, Mango Melody, Old Olive, Shaded Spruce

Don’t forget! This kit perfectly coordinates with the Rain or Shine Suite Collection (item number: 160556).

ADD-ON

Sunshine & Smiles Dies (Available for purchase starting 11 January, while supplies last)

Item number: 162486

$6.00 USD / $8.25 CAD

This add-on includes:

• One coordinating frog-shaped die: 1-1/8" x 7/8" (2.9 x 2.2 cm)
• One coordinating flower bouquet die: 1-1/8" x 7/8" (2.9 x 2.2 cm)

Thanks a Bunch

This is a card I added to my stamp a stack collection for the month using the Sale-a-bration stamp set called Thanks a Bunch. 

The carrots and tops are randomly stamped with Pumpkin Pie and Garden Green ink. The carrots on the sentiment layer are stamped off on scrap paper first so they do not overtake the sentiment. The die cut for the sentiment was made with the Something Fancy dies.

Supplies:

Thanks a Bunch (SAB 2023)

Early Espresso, Pumpkin Pie, Garden Green ink

Highland Heather, Very Vanilla card stock

Something Fancy dies

You'll "carrot" a lot about all the things you can do with the Thanks a Bunch Stamp Set. This Two-Step Stampin' set makes it easy to build a vegetable garden scene. With more than half a dozen greetings to choose from, you can create friendship- and spring-themed cards for a variety of occasions. Harvest these playful images and greetings for yourself! Also available in French.

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.

* 19 photopolymer stamps
* Suggested clear blocks (sold separately): a, b, c, h

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.

Bee Birthday

The Queen Bee bundle has a lot of possibilities to mix and match die cuts, stamped images and sentiments. I added some Daffodil Delight card stock embossed with the Hive 3E folder in the background of this card to start things off.

The bee is stamped on a die cut made with the Layering Circles dies and I added Irridescent Pearls to the wings and on the Daffodil Delight layer.

The sentiment was stamped, and hand cut, and the honeycombs were die cut using the Queen Bee dies (I should have used the adhesive sheets on these before I cut them out).

Supplies:

Queen Bee bundle

Memento Black ink

Real Red Stampin' Write Marker

Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla, Daffodil Delight, Basic Black card stock

Irridescent pearls

Layering Circles dies

Hive 3D folder

he Queen Bee Bundle includes the Queen Bee Stamp Set and the Queen Bee Dies. Also available in French.

Make the most gorgeous and unique bee-themed projects with the Queen Bee Bundle! With this bundle, you get both detailed realism AND whimsical fantasy styles. This bundle is perfect for birthdays or celebrating a hardworking queen bee in your life.

QUEEN BEE CLING STAMP SET
Make cards for all the queen bees in your life with the Queen Bee Stamp Set! This stamp set has detailed bee images with a fun and unique pattern on the wings. This stamp set is so fun, it works for all ages! Pair the images with soft pastels for a baby or youth project or add some sass with bold regal tones.
* 12 cling stamps
* Suggested clear blocks (sold separately): a, d, g, h

QUEEN BEE DIES
“Bee” your own worker bee and efficiently cut out these bee and floral shapes with ease! The Queen Bee Dies are the perfect way to add touches of dimension to any project. Try cutting acetate with the large wings die to mimic real wings!
* 15 dies
* Largest die: 4-1/4" x 1-1/2" (10.8 x 3.8 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.

February Stamp Club projects

Lots and lots of dies and designer series paper were used in the creation of our February Stamp Club projects. Most of the products used were either in the Sale-a-bration catalog or the Mini Catalog.

The first card uses the Around the Bend and Sentimental Park dies along with a couple different patterns of the Fancy Flora designer series paper. The sentiment is from the Framed Florets stamp set.

The next card showcases the Share a Milkshake bundle and also uses a die cut made with the Designer Tags dies. The designer series paper in the background is from the Dandy Designs collection (SAB 2023) and there are 2022-2024 In Color Decorative Matte Dots added as sprinkles on the ice cream. 

In the layout, we used several patterns of the Favored Flowers designer series paper (SAB 2023) and coordinating card stock and ink colors. The stamp set used in the background is called Two Tone Flora and the die cuts were made using the Something Fancy and Decorative Tags dies.

We always welcome new members or visitors and I also have a Virtual Stamp Club. Contact me for more information.

Irresistible Blooms

Beginning March 1st, Stampin' Up! will be offering some online exclusive products. As demonstrators, we had an opportunity to preorder a few of those items (we have not been able to see all the exclusive items yet) so I spent a little time working with some of them recently.

The Irresistible Blooms bundle contains the die set and stamp set that I used on this card.  There is also coordinating designer series paper and the Loose Frosted dots that coordinate and I have used the dots as accents on this card. The designer series paper patterns bring back two retired colors - Pretty Peacock and Lost Lagoon. The sentiment die cut was made using the Something Fancy dies. 

I recommend using Adhesive sheets when you die cut the piece I have used in the background, it makes it much easier to adhere to the card base. 

Supplies:

Irresistible Blooms

Early Espresso, Daffodil Delight, Flirty Flamingo, Soft Sea Foam, Petal Pink ink

Pretty Peacock, Soft Sea Foam, Basic White card stock

Irresistible Blooms dies

Something Fancy dies

Loose Frosted dots

Linen thread

Adhesive Sheets

Thanks a Bunch

There is still time to earn your FREE Sale-a-bration products until February 28th! The stamp set used on this card is one you can earn FREE with a $50 order, and it is called Thanks a Bunch.

I randomly stamped the small bunches of carrots in the background and on scrap paper, I stamped three larger carrots and tops and cut them out using my paper snips. The tag is created using the Designer Tags dies and the So Saffron layer in the back is embossed with the Painted 3D embossing folder.

Supplies:

Thanks a Bunch (SAB 2023)

Pumpkin Pie, Early Espresso, Garden Green ink

So Saffron, Crumb Cake, Basic White card stock

Linen thread

Painted 3D embossing folder

Designer Tags dies

You'll "carrot" a lot about all the things you can do with the Thanks a Bunch Stamp Set. This Two-Step Stampin' set makes it easy to build a vegetable garden scene. With more than half a dozen greetings to choose from, you can create friendship- and spring-themed cards for a variety of occasions. Harvest these playful images and greetings for yourself! Also available in French.

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.

* 19 photopolymer stamps
* Suggested clear blocks (sold separately): a, b, c, h

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.

Create beautifully detailed and designed tags for any occasion with the Designer Tag Dies. Whether you’re looking for a one-and-done deal or you like to lay on the layers, this versatile die set has something for you. Stamp a sentiment and pair with a gorgeous rose cutout or a delicate butterfly. Or add dimension by layering the stitched tag die over a solid tag die, and don’t be afraid to get creative with colors and textures! Whatever the occasion, this tag die set is a go-to in any crafter’s collection!

* 9 dies
* Largest die: 2-5/8" x 3-7/8" (6.7 x 9.8 cm)
* Use with a Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine
* Compatible with the Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine

Dies help you create unique die-cut shapes and paper cutouts with just a quick run through your Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine. Detailed dies include ejection holes so you can remove the paper easily.

Owl Birthday

This card has a couple elements that you can earn for FREE. The stamp set called Adorable Owls is a free item you can earn until February 28th with a $50 product purchase. The designer series paper is a hostess item you can earn by hosting a workshop or placing an order that would earn you hostess benefits ($150 or more in products).

The owl was stamped with Memento Black ink and colored in with Stampin' Blends before being punched out using the 2" circle punch. There are a few Polished Dots added for accents on the designer series paper.

Supplies:

Adorable Owls (SAB 2023)

Memento Black ink

Stampin' Blends

Basic White, Crumb Cake card stock

Design a Daydream dsp

Polished Dots

2" circle punch

Need whimsical, cute images for your next project? It's "owl" good—you'll find it in the Adorable Owls Stamp Set. Whether you use one owl or create a parliament by stamping them in a group, you're sure to enjoy these darling little creatures. Try the masking technique to create depth if you want to create clusters of owls. Use them alone or pair them with the greetings in the set to create cards for a variety of occasions. The line art makes the images perfect for your favorite coloring technique. Also available in French.

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

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.

You’ll have a color and design to match any project with the Design a Daydream 12" x 12" (30.5 x 30.5 cm) Designer Series Paper. The soft, beautiful color combinations and varying patterns work together to create a veritable papercrafting dream. The large sheets are ideal for scrapbooking or you can cut individual sheets down to the perfect size for card making, gift tags, and so much more!

* 48 sheets of patterned paper: 4 each of 12 double-sided designs
* 12" x 12" (30.5 x 30.5 cm)
* Acid free
* Lignin free

Product colors: Blackberry Bliss, Daffodil Delight, Mint Macaron, Old Olive, Petal Pink, Pool Party

This papercrafting staple is great scrapbook paper, card making paper, and more! Ask your demonstrator about coordinating products.

This is a host product that is only available with Stampin' Rewards. Earning rewards is easy and fun! Just place an order that meets the Stampin’ Rewards qualifications: You can shop for yourself and others (fun!) or host a party (so much fun!). To learn more, click the Host a Party link at the bottom of the page.

Ride On

This is another card idea that came from playing around with the Ready to Ride Suite of products. These products can be seen in the pictures and description below or right here.

I used two different patterns from the designer series paper called Ready to Ride in the background. There are lots of great designs, some of which have raised embossing like the black and gray one on this card. The stamping was done with Memento Black ink, and I used a retired punch for the sentiment.

Supplies:

Legendary Ride

Memento Black ink

Very Vanilla, Crumb Cake card stock

Ready to Ride dsp

Any biker and rider knows it's important to have the right gear before you hit the road. You'll get that in the Ready to Ride Suite Collection. It starts with the coordinating stamp set and dies filled with bike images and versatile greetings. You'll find loads of complementary images in the Designer Series Paper. An embossing folder and set of embellishments round off the collection, giving you everything you need for perfectly coordinated projects. Also available in French.

The Ready to Ride Suite Collection includes:

LEGENDARY RIDE STAMP SET (10% off)
* 9 cling stamps
* Suggested clear blocks (sold separately): b, c, e, h

LEGENDARY RIDE DIES (10% off)
* 15 dies
* Largest die: 3-7/8" x 1-7/8" (9.8 x 4.8 cm)
* Use with a Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
* Compatible with the Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine

READY TO RIDE 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 CM) DESIGNER SERIES PAPER
* 12 sheets of patterned paper: 2 each of 6 double-sided designs
* 12" x 12" (30.5 x 30.5 cm)
* Acid free
* Lignin free

METAL PLATE 3D EMBOSSING FOLDER
* 1 folder
* 4-1/2" x 6-1/4" (11.4 x 15.9 cm)
* Use with a Stampin' Cut & Emboss machine

ADHESIVE-BACKED STUDS
* 150 adhesive-backed pieces in three shapes: bar, circle, diamond
* 4 mm, 6 mm, 7 mm
* Black, brushed silver

Product colors: Basic Black, Basic Gray, black foil, Pumpkin Pie, Soft Suede, Very Vanilla

Add ink, cardstock, and adhesive to complete your projects.

Life is Sweeter

Happy Valentine's Day! and 25th anniversary to my husband and I, not sure where the years have gone!! The Share a Milkshake bundle is a fun one to use for Valentine's Day cards and I have a couple different designs to share with you today.

Each of them uses pieces of the Dandy Designs designer series paper from Sale-a-bration in the background and I chose my ink colors from the colors in the designs. 

One tip - when using the die cuts that have very little card stock left after being cut, it is a good idea to add adhesive sheets to the back of them before you cut. The die cut in the top picture is a good example of that.

The die cuts on each card are created with the Share a Milkshake dies, Beautiful Shapes dies and Something Fancy dies. 

Supplies:

Share A Milkshake Bundle

Coastal Cabana, Soft Suede, Fresh Freesia, Real Red, 

Bermuda Bay ink

Granny Apple Green, Coastal Cabana, Basic White, So Saffron, Crumb Cake card stock

Dandy Designs Dsp (SAB 2023)

Beautiful Shapes dies

Something Fancy dies

Soft Sea Foam ribbon

2022-2024 In Color Matte Decorative Dots

Painted 3D embossing folder

Adhesive Sheets

The Share a Milkshake Bundle includes the Share a Milkshake Stamp Set and the Share a Milkshake Dies.

Nothing is more classic than a scoop of ice cream shared between friends. Make your paper crafts and cards extra sweet with this stamp set and die bundle. Create layered looks using the dies, then add details with the coordinating stamps. Celebrate those special occasions or simply share your love of frozen treats with this delicious bundle!

SHARE A MILKSHAKE PHOTOPOLYMER STAMP SET
Sip a super sweet treat with the Share a Milkshake stamp set! Nothing says “I love you” like a tall glass of ice cream blended to perfection, whipped cream, sprinkles, and an iconic cherry on top. You’ll find it’s easy to layer and create unique frozen delights with Two-Step stamps that are made to be mixed and matched. Looking to learn a new technique? Use masking paper to line up, layer, and stamp with no mess and lots of dimension. Whether you’re celebrating your special sweetheart or just sharing the sweetness of life, you can only go right with this delectable stamp set!
* 16 photopolymer stamps
* Suggested clear blocks (sold separately): a, b, c, d

SHARE A MILKSHAKE DIES
Sprinkle your cards with love using the Share a Milkshake Dies. Scoop that sweet treat into a tall glass, a classic bowl, or a waffle cone and don’t forget your whipped cream and cherry on top! Add a spoon for some dimensional dipping or a straw for some sweet sipping. Don’t be afraid to get creative with your color combinations and textures! You can use one scoop or two, but we promise that your paper crafts and cards will be “waffle-y” cute!
* 12 dies
* Largest die: 2-5/8" x 2-7/16" (6.7 x 6.2 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.

Wreath of Blooms

The new kit release from Stampin' Up! looks like so much fun to put together! You can see the details about the kit in the video and information below.

This month’s kit includes: 

• One 8" (20.3 cm) diameter chipboard wreath.
• Precut paper pieces that can be rolled and shaped into three-dimensional blossoms.
• Multicolored brads to keep everything together.
• Thick twine to hang your wreath.
• Enough adhesive* to complete the project.
• Coordinating colors: Cajun Craze, Calypso Coral, Crumb Cake, Garden Green, Night of Navy, Pear Pizzazz, Petal Pink, So Saffron, white.

*Please note that you will need a hot glue gun for this project, which is not included in the kit.

Just for You

To put this card together, there was a bit of prep work to be done die cutting a few different elements. I used the Something Fancy dies for the sentiment and the Around the Bend dies for the flowers and overlay, both of which are in the Mini Catalog.

The designer series paper is the Sale-a-bration collection that you can earn FREE with a $50 purchase, called Dainty Flowers. The stamp set I used is called Celebrating You and it has sentiments for many different occasions.

Supplies:

Celebrating You

Gorgeous Grape ink

Gorgeous Grape, Pool Party, Basic White card stock

Around the Bend dies

Something Fancy dies

Dainty Flowers dsp (SAB 2023)

AROUND THE BEND DIES
There's an easy way to make your handmade cards even more amazing: use the Around the Bend Dies to cut the edge of a card front into a delightful border. Give your cards wavy, curvy borders. Combine dies to create curvy borders with peekthrough designs. This set also includes standalone dies so you can cut accent pieces: flowers, hearts, leaves. These dies are a must-have for any crafter!
* 13 dies
* Largest die: 5-5/8" x 2-1/16" (14.3 x 5.2 cm)
* Use with a 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.

We know that sometimes it's hard to find the words to say what you feel. That's why we created the Celebrating You Stamp Set. It has all the words you need, from life's milestones to holidays to thinking of you. Need to make a card welcoming a new baby? We have the words for that. Do you want to congratulate someone for their accomplishment? We can help you with that, too. Not only do we have the words, we have them in an assortment of elegant fonts. Combine them with your favorite image stamps to create cards for so many occasions. Also available in French.

* 16 cling stamps
* Suggested clear blocks (sold separately): c, g, h

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.