Mauve Thank you

Today's card showcases a couple of the new colors that will be available starting May 2nd - Moody Mauve, a new In Color, and Bubble Bath, a new addition to the Subtles collection.

The die cuts were created with the Countryside Corners bundle and the stamping was done with the coordinating Countryside Corners stamp set.

The Countryside Blooms embossing folder created the embossed effect on the Moody Mauve card stock and it was sponged with Moody Mauve ink using a Blending Brush to bring out the embossing.

In the corners, there are some 2023-2025 In Color Dots for accents.

Supplies:

Countryside Corners

Moody Mauve ink

Basic White, Bubble Bath, Moody Mauve card stock

Countryside Blooms folder

Countryside Corners dies

2023-2025 In Color Dots

Blending Brush

Daisy Birthday

This card is another sneak peek preview of products that will be available in the Idea Book and Catalog beginning May 2nd. Despite the weather we have been having that would not make you think so, that is just around the corner.

The flowers and sentiment are created with the Cheerful Daisies Bundle and the designer series paper in the background is from the coordinating Fresh as a Daisy designer series paper collection. 

The Night of Navy card stock was embossed with the Countryside Blooms folder and the layer behind the flowers was die cut using the Radiating Stitched dies (an online exclusive product).

Supplies:

Cheerful Daisies

Bubble Bath, Moody Mauve, Azure Afternoon, Boho Blue, Old Olive, Crushed Curry ink

Basic White, Night of Navy, Balmy Blue card stock

Radiating Stitches Dies

Cheerful Daisies Dies

Countryside Blossoms folder

Fresh as a Daisy dsp

The Radiating Stitches Dies are a fun take on stitched edges! The die set comes with three different borders to add intricate details to all your crafting layers for any occasion! You can use these dies at the base of your card or make them a part of your centerpiece. It also comes with two circle dies and one heart die, all with the same stitches pattern. Easily highlight different aspects of your projects and add one of your favorite sentiments to tie it all together. The options are endless with these dies!

* 6 dies
* Largest die: 3-7/8" x 5-1/4" (9.8 x 13.3 cm)
* Use with a 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.

Sentimental Park Graduation

Graduation is just around the corner so I have started to make a few different designs knowing we will be invited to quite a few parties. This card uses several patterns of the Dandy Designs designer series paper from Sale-a-bration this spring.

The sentiment and little design on the left side were made with the Sentimental Park stamp set and I added a piece of Fresh Freesia made with the Starburst Circle punch and some Elegant Faceted Gems for accents.

Supplies:

Sentimental Park

Basic Gray, Petal Pink ink

Petal Pink, Fresh Freesia, Basic White card stock

Dandy Designs (SAB 2023)

Starburst Circle Punch

Elegant Faceted Gems

If you are looking for value and versatility in your paper crafting, look no further than the Sentimental Park Stamp Set! Mix and match 16 separate sentiments for maximum card making options. Year-round sentiments include new baby, graduation, anniversary, birthday, love, and so much more! Pair the sentiments with the included floral images or with images from other stamp sets in your collection—the flexibility is unparalleled! There’s even a stamp with a weave pattern you can use with our Stamparatus and the hinge-step technique to create a lovely, stamped ribbon effect or border. 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.

* 23 photopolymer stamps
* Suggested clear blocks (sold separately): a, b, c, g

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.

Beautiful Beginnings

The Timeworn Type embossing folder seemed like a good choice to pair with the Dry Brushed Metallic paper in the background of this card. The embossing is fairly subtle and does not overrun the background.

On top of that, I added a flower stamped with the Cottage Rose stamp set and die cut using the coordinating dies along with a sentiment layer that was die cut using the Beautiful Shapes dies.

The sentiment come from the Something Fancy stamp set, and I also added a few Iridescent Pearls for accents.

Supplies:

Something Fancy, Cottage Rose

Gray Granite, Soft Suede ink

Basic Gray, Gray Granite, Very Vanilla card stock

Cottage Rose dies

Dry Brushed Metallic paper

Beautiful Shapes dies

Iridescent Pearls

Timeworn Type folder

Add metallic shimmer to your paper crafting projects with Dry Brushed Metallic 12" x 12" (30.5 x 30.5 cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper. This mixed metallic paper combines metallic ink and foil with textural dry brush designs for a unique finish. You’ll love how it looks on your cards and scrapbook pages!

* 4 sheets: 2 each of 2 designs
* One design includes Petal Pink foil, Soft Succulent foil, and Soft Succulent metallic ink
* The other design includes Petal Pink foil, rose gold foil, and Cajun Craze metallic ink
* 12" x 12" (30.5 x 30.5 cm)

Product colors: Cajun Craze, Petal Pink, rose gold, Soft Succulent

The basic shapes included in the Beautiful Shapes Dies can be used to cut out circles, hexagons, parallelograms, and triangles. Create card front layers from cardstock or pattern paper. Dies can also be used to create die-cut paper embellishments. Create repeating patterns with the hexagons, triangles, and parallelograms. These essential shapes will pair with any stamp set and style. You’ll use them over and over again!

* 14 dies
* Largest die: 2-1/2" x 2-1/2" (6.4 x 6.4 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.

Elegant Sympathy

This card uses several retired items but you could use the same layout with lots of different current products as well. 

The large design is from the Elegantly Said stamp set and the sentiment is from a Sale-a-bration 2022 stamp set called Special Moments. 

The designer series paper in the background is from the In Good Tastes collection and I used Orchid Oasis and Soft Succulent ink on the card.

Supplies:

Elegantly Said, Special Moments (SAB 2022)

Basic Gray, Basic White, Orchid Oasis card stock

Soft Succulent, Orchid Oasis ink

In Good Tastes dsp

Special Person

The Hello Irresistible designer series paper is one of the Online Exclusive products that was recently added to the website. I just love the colors and patterns in the paper and have used three different patterns on this card.

In the background there is a piece of Flirty Flamingo cardstock die cut using the Scalloped Contours dies and the sentiment layer is die cut using the Stitched Triangles dies. There are a few Iridescent Pearls added as accents.

Supplies:

Framed Florets

Pretty Peacock ink

Crumb Cake, Basic White, Flirty Flamingo, Soft Succulent card stock

Hello Irresistible dsp

Stitched Triangles dies

Scalloped Contour dies

Iridescent pearls 

Make irresistible paper crafting projects with the Hello, Irresistible 6" x 6" (15.2 x 15.2 cm) Designer Series Paper. From elegant botanical and floral designs to beautiful color washes, this paper was hand drawn digitally to give it a natural, artistic flair that will complement any project. Cut out some of the designs and use them on card fronts or use the paper as background for all-occasion projects—the choice is yours!

* 48 sheets of patterned paper: 4 each of 12 double-sided designs
* 6" x 6" (15.2 x 15.2 cm)
* Acid free
* Lignin free

Product colors: Daffodil Delight, Flirty Flamingo, Lost Lagoon, Petal Pink, Pretty Peacock, Soft Sea Foam

April Stamp Club Projects

This month we used a lot of the Enjoy the Journey designer series paper for our projects (right now you can get this paper for $9.60, while supplies last!) 

Our layout was very simple, just focusing on the patterns and colors of the designer series paper...

The first card also uses two of the patterns from this paper collection along with some 2022-2024 In Color Glimmer paper, the Radiating Stitches dies and Layering Circles dies.

Our last card focuses on the Radiating Stitches dies, Basics 3D folder and the Something Fancy stamp set. We also used the 2022 - 2024 In Color Glimmer paper on this card as well as the retired Stitched Nested Labels dies.

We always enjoy guests or new members in our stamp club! Contact me for more information.

The Radiating Stitches Dies are a fun take on stitched edges! The die set comes with three different borders to add intricate details to all your crafting layers for any occasion! You can use these dies at the base of your card or make them a part of your centerpiece. It also comes with two circle dies and one heart die, all with the same stitches pattern. Easily highlight different aspects of your projects and add one of your favorite sentiments to tie it all together. The options are endless with these dies!

* 6 dies
* Largest die: 3-7/8" x 5-1/4" (9.8 x 13.3 cm)
* Use with a 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.

From sunsets to sunrises, verdant forests to towering mountains, and every adventure in between, you’re sure to find the perfect backdrop or accent piece with the Enjoy the Journey 12" x 12" (30.5 x 30.5 cm) Designer Series Paper. We’ve crafted this paper to work as a foundation for your cards, scrapbooks, or keepsakes so that you can layer with stamps, sentiments, dies, embellishments, and more! And don’t forget to use the versatile patterns on the backs of the bolder designs. If you’ve got an adventure, then we’ve got a paper to match!

* 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

Product colors: Coastal Cabana, Garden Green, Highland Heather, Mango Melody, Melon Mambo, Polished Pink, Pumpkin Pie, Starry Sky

Brushed Metallic Dragonfly

I love the textures in the Dry Bushed Metallic paper and have been looking for more ways to use it on projects. The package contains two different colored designs using the colors Cajun Craze, Petal Pink, rose gold, and Soft Succulent. For this card, I chose the design with Cajun Craze, Petal Pink and rose gold.

The stamp sets I used were Dragonfly Garden and Happiness Abounds and the die cut is made with the Something Fancy dies.

Supplies:

Dragonfly Garden

Soft Suede ink

Crumb Cake, Basic White card stock

Something Fancy dies

Dry Brushed Metallic Paper 

Add metallic shimmer to your paper crafting projects with Dry Brushed Metallic 12" x 12" (30.5 x 30.5 cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper. This mixed metallic paper combines metallic ink and foil with textural dry brush designs for a unique finish. You’ll love how it looks on your cards and scrapbook pages!

* 4 sheets: 2 each of 2 designs
* One design includes Petal Pink foil, Soft Succulent foil, and Soft Succulent metallic ink
* The other design includes Petal Pink foil, rose gold foil, and Cajun Craze metallic ink
* 12" x 12" (30.5 x 30.5 cm)

Product colors: Cajun Craze, Petal Pink, rose gold, Soft Succulent

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

Amazing Parents

Just announced...FREE shipping on Wednesday only...!

The Happy Labels stamp set has some great sentiments and can be used for lots of different occasions. I decided to make a few cards for expectant parents paring this stamp set with some of the retiring designer series paper.

The card on the left has designer series paper from the Awash in Beauty collection, this product is no longer available for purchase. The one on the right has the Textured Chic specialty paper, I think this collection is one of my favorites as it has so many colors and fun patterns mixed with gold accents.

The sentiment layers were punched out with the Banners Pick a Label Punch.

Supplies:

Happy Labels

Soft Suede ink

Basic White, Smoky Slate, Crumb Cake, Pale Papaya card stock

Banners Pick a Label punch

Textured Chic specialty paper

Awash in Beauty dsp

BANNERS PICK A PUNCH

The Banners Pick a Punch is six punches in one! Punch banners in two designs, three widths, any length. It’s convenient, versatile, and available exclusively from Stampin’ Up! Ask your demonstrator about coordinating products.

* Punch 1/2", 3/4", 1" (1.3 cm, 1.9 cm, 2.5 cm) widths, any length.

Punches are a quick and easy way to add die-cut shapes that add interest and depth to your projects. And punches are a great way to cut out stamped images—many of our stamp sets have coordinating punches. Our punches are high quality, affordable, and easy to use.

Send happy vibes with the Happy Labels Stamp Set! Celebrate any occasion all year long with this trendy sentiment-only stamp set. Its greetings vary in length and height and are perfect for showing love and support, celebrating parenting, or simply saying hello. Pick the message you want to share and use it as focal point on your cards, then pair with the images of your choice! Also available in French.

* 12 photopolymer stamps
* Suggested clear blocks (sold separately): 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.

Forever Friends

Stampin' Up! just came out with another awesome card kit called Forever Friends. You can see the unboxing video below as well as the details and some more pictures.

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FOREVER FRIENDS KIT

$21.00 USD 

This kit includes: 

• Enough supplies to create 8 cards—4 each of 2 designs
• 8 coordinating envelopes
• One Forever Friends photopolymer stamp set
• One Night of Navy Ink Spot
• Printed card bases, printed foil envelopes, foil die cuts, adhesive, twine, and a clear block
• Finished card size: 5-1/4" x 4-1/4" (13.3 x 10.8 cm)
• Coordinating colors: Calypso Coral, Daffodil Delight, Night of Navy, Old Olive, Petal Pink

Wreath of Blooms Wall Hanging

The Wreath of Blooms kit is so much fun (and easy) to put together, I decided to make an alternative project with it. I started with a wooden piece that I purchased from Michael's that has twine attached to the back for hanging.

Then, I put together two Wreath of Blooms kits and laid them out on the wood piece where I decided they looked best. 

I chose a piece with a saying on it from the Today is the Day Memories and More Pack (which is on the Clearance Rack right now) and cut out a 5 1/4" x 7 1/4" piece of Petal Pink and a 5 1/2" x 7 1/2" of Pale Papaya card stock and layered them.

The pieces of the wreath kit are added to the wood with a glue gun and the card stock and Memories and More pieces are added with Tear and Tape adhesive.

Supplies:

Today is the Day Memories and More Pack

Wreath of Blooms Kit

Pale Papaya, Petal Pink card stock

Wooden Plaque

Glue Gun

Create a handmade decor piece for your home using the Wreath of Blooms Kit! This kit is a unique project that allows you to try out several new crafting techniques. Each kit comes with an 8" (20.3 cm) diameter chipboard wreath that you can completely customize. Roll and shape the included precut paper pieces to make three-dimensional flowers. Pin it all together with the brads and decorate the wreath however you want using different adhesives. This kit includes all the paper pieces you need to create a beautiful wreath full of paper blossoms and greenery. (Please note that you will need a hot glue gun for this project, which is not included in the kit.) Whether you make the wreath for yourself or a gift for a friend, you’ll love seeing this paper project proudly on display.

Kit includes:
* Designed projects
* Step-by-step instructions
* Precut pieces (No prep work! Get right to crafting)
* 1 chipboard wreath: 8" diameter (20.3 cm)
* Multicolored brads to keep everything together
* Enough adhesive to complete projects
* Thick twine

Product colors: Cajun Craze, Calypso Coral, Crumb Cake, Garden Green, Night of Navy, Pear Pizzazz, Petal Pink, So Saffron, white

Kits by Stampin’ Up! 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 while supplies last. Order today!

Do you want to craft but are short on time? Or you're just starting out and need a little help with coordination? Don't fret! Use the Today Is the Day Memories & More Card Pack. It includes 54 double-sided printed cards you can use for quick scrapbooks, card fronts, and more. The card pack also includes 4 sheets of stickers to embellish your projects. Just adhere a card to your scrapbook page or slip it into a pocket page, then add a sticker or other embellishment. And that's not all you can do with this card pack—you can also use it to make quick and easy cards. Simply adhere a card to the front of a card base, and that's it! There's an eclectic mix of cards, some with journaling prompts, some with inspirational thoughts, and some with patterns. One product, two uses, so many options for quick creativity!

* 54 cards: 2 each of 27 designs
* 3" x 4" (7.6 x 10.2 cm) and 4" x 6" (10.2 x 15.2 cm)
* 4 sticker sheets: 1 each of 4 designs
* Acid free
* Lignin free
* Available in English only

Product colors: Basic Black, Calypso Coral, Daffodil Delight, Garden Green, Gray Granite, Mint Macaron, Pale Papaya

Brightest Birthday

I did a little bit of mixing and matching of products on this birthday card. From the Fresh as a Daisy Suite Collection, I used the Cheerful Daisies stamp set and Cheerful Daisies Dies along with the Fresh as a Daisy designer series paper; all of which are new catalog products.

From the Countryside Inn Collection, I chose the Countryside Corners stamp set and Countryside Corners dies, 

which are also new products.

The sentiment is punched out using the Happy Labels Pick a Punch and I also incorporated some new colors into the card - Boho Blue, Moody Mauve, Azure Afternoon and Bubble Bath.

Supplies:

Countryside Corners, Cheerful Daisies

Bubble Bath, Moody Mauve, Boho Blue, Night of Navy, Old Olive, Crushed Curry, Azure Afternoon ink

Boho Blue, Basic White, Moody Mauve card stock

Fresh as a Daisy dsp

Countryside Corners Dies

Cheerful Daisies Dies

Happy Labels Pick a Punch

Get Our Celebration On

Over the next few weeks, I am going to try to share some samples of cards made with products that will be in the new catalog beginning May 2nd. The new catalog time always falls into the same time as seed potato shipping so it makes it a little harder to find the time to create fun projects, but I will do my best!

This card uses the Beautiful Balloon bundle which consists of a stamp set and dies. The stamp set has several options for two step stamping and with the help of the dies, there are so many possibilities for this bundle! 

I used a couple of the new (and returning) inks as well - Boho Blue, Pebbled Path and Lemon Lime Twist, along with Real Red, Night of Navy, Gorgeous Grape and Granny Apple Green.

Supplies:

Beautiful Balloons

Real Red, Boho Blue, Night of Navy, Lemon Lime Twist, Granny Apple Green, Gorgeous Grape, Pebbled Path ink

Real Red, Basic White card stock

Beautiful Balloons dies

Cup of Thanks

I did a bit of layering on this card using some stamped card stock along with die cuts created using the Radiation Stitches dies (available online only). 

The card base is Granny Apple Green, and I used the same ink color to add teacups to the Basic White layer, to add the leaves to the Merry Merlot layer and also for the sentiment. The sentiment layer was die cut using the Stitched Nested Labels.

Supplies:

Cup of Tea

Granny Apple Green ink

Granny Apple Green, Basic White, Merry Merlot, Night of Navy card stock

Radiating Stitched dies

Stitched Nested Labels

Create the perfect paper cup of tea with the Cup of Tea Stamp Set, designed for tea lovers. Start by stamping a teacup, then stamp a slice of lemon and a teabag, and finish off with a sentiment that says what you want to say. You can say thank you. Remind someone that it’s time to get together. Or that you miss them. Not in the mood for tea? You can use the botanical images and sentiments for other projects, too. 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.

* 20 photopolymer stamps
* Suggested clear blocks (sold separately): a, b, d, g

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.

Ask your demonstrator about coordinating products.

The Radiating Stitches Dies are a fun take on stitched edges! The die set comes with three different borders to add intricate details to all your crafting layers for any occasion! You can use these dies at the base of your card or make them a part of your centerpiece. It also comes with two circle dies and one heart die, all with the same stitches pattern. Easily highlight different aspects of your projects and add one of your favorite sentiments to tie it all together. The options are endless with these dies!

* 6 dies
* Largest die: 3-7/8" x 5-1/4" (9.8 x 13.3 cm)
* Use with a 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.