Monday, September 30, 2024

Thoughtful Thank You

This card is straightforward to assemble, yet the designer series paper patterns give it an attractive appearance.


Both patterns of designer series paper are from the Thoughtful Journey collection and one piece is mounted on Petunia Pop card stock. 
The sentiment is from the Everyday Greetings stamp set and is stamped on a die cut from the Wild Ferns dies.


Supplies:
Everyday Greetings
Mossy Meadow ink
Basic White, Petunia Pop card stock
Thoughtful Journey dsp
Wild Ferns Dies


Make all-occasion cards, notes, tags, and more with the Everyday Greetings Stamp Set. This sentiment-only set features greetings for almost any occasion! Celebrate birthdays, milestones, and achievements and send words of love and support through heartfelt paper crafts. You can even use sentiments together to build a phrase or make an inside greeting card. Just pair with the images and embellishments of your choice to complete your projects!

* 19 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.
* Have images on the spine of the case for easy storage and quick reference.

Wow all your card and paper craft recipients with the watercolored wonders of the Thoughtful Journey 6" x 6" (15.2 x 15.2 cm) Designer Series Paper! These dreamy, ethereal designs are perfect for cards, gift tags, and other paper crafts like boxes and banners. Use the natural, free-flowing flower and field scenes as stunning focal points or turn the more abstract designs into gorgeous layers. Each sheet will bring eye-catching imagery and beautiful detail to your creations.

* 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: Blackberry Bliss, Boho Blue, Cajun Craze, Calypso Coral, Lost Lagoon, Misty Moonlight, Mossy Meadow, Peach Pie, Petunia Pop, Pool Party, Pretty Peacock, Wild Wheat


Friday, September 27, 2024

Nature's Sympathy

I put together a few cards using combinations of Nature's Sweetness specialty designer series paper, 2023 - 2025 In Color designer series paper and the Changing Leaves Hybrid embossing folder.


The die cuts were made with the retired Thoughtful Expressions dies and the sentiment is from the Heartfelt Hexagon stamp set. 


Supplies:
Heartfelt Hexagon
Pecan Pie ink
Pecan Pie, Crumb Cake, Basic White, Wild Wheat card stock
Thoughtful Expressions dies
Changing Leaves hybrid embossing folder
Nature's Sweetness specialty designer series paper
2023 - 2025 In Color designer series paper

The earthy colors and designs in the Nature’s Sweetness 12" x 12" (30.5 x 30.5 cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper will bring out your inner naturalist! It has sketched images of plants, re-creations of pages from vintage almanacs and field journals, and basic designs for all-occasion crafting. Some designs include gold foil for added richness.

* 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: gold, Pebbled Path, Pecan Pie

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

Double the creative possibilities with the Changing Leaves Hybrid Embossing Folder! The dies snap into the embossing folder; add your paper, run it through the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, and out come die-cut, embossed accents! You can also use the embossing folder without the dies for embossing large pieces or use the dies alone to cut out solid, flat leaves and labels.

* 1 embossing folder
* Embossing folder size: 6" x 6-1/4" (15.2 x 15.9 cm)
* 8 dies
* Largest die: 5-1/2" x 4-1/2" (14 x 11.4 cm)
* Use with a Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine

Our hybrid embossing folders create ornate die-cut pieces with rich texture in one simple pass through the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine. The dies fit inside special ridges in the embossing folder for easy, one-step cutouts with dimension. Use the dies and embossing folder together or separately for a variety of looks and styles.

Stamp a sentiment, then frame it with a pretty border. The Heartfelt Hexagon Stamp Set has images for stamping labels, tags, and focal points. The sentiments are great for many life events and occasions, from birthdays and weddings to support and sympathy. The fonts and designs are timeless so they look beautiful on any project. Also available in French.

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

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.


Thursday, September 26, 2024

World Card Making Day

Make sure to mark your calendar for World Card Making Day on October 5th! Stampin' Up! will have a free virtual crafting event and you won't want to miss it! 


When: October 5, 2024, from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. (MT)
Where: Online
Price of Event: Free
Registration Dates: September 3–October 4, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. (MT)

  • You must register for this event in order to receive a link to view it. Also, those who register will receive a gift after the event ends. 


During this event, you’re invited to craft along with us as we show you how to create five simple cards. If you’d like to craft together, you’ll want to order the following supplies:

  • Calming Creek Cards & Envelopes (item 163753)
  • Fully Flowering Mix & Match Ephemera Pack (item 163762)
  • Saying Something Mix & Match Ephemera Pack (item 163761)
  • Something for Everything Mix & Match Ephemera Pack (item 163763)
  • Multipurpose Liquid Glue (item 110755), or any other adhesive
  • Paper Snips Scissors (item 103579), or any other scissors

We’ll also use these supplies to show you how to make a few additional projects. Although we won’t make these additional projects together during the event, you can create them later and keep the fun going after World Card Making Day ends. If you want to make these cards after the event, order/gather these items in addition to the items listed previously:

  • Basic White Note Cards & Envelopes (item 159232)
  • Simply Said Stamp Set (item 163756)
  • Clear Block D (item 118485)
  • Stampin’ Dimensionals™ (item 104430)
  • Tuxedo Black Memento™ Ink Pad (item 132708)

Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Clearance Rack Refresh


There are lots of great new items added to the Clearance Rack with great discounts!


Tuesday, September 24, 2024

Scrapbooking



Have you checked out the CTMH Products on the Stampin' Up! website lately? There are lots of great scrapbooking products available including albums, kits, Two Tone card stock, page protectors, and lots more. You can find all these great products here.

Here are a couple of the items available...

12 sheets, 2 each of 6 double-sided patterns in Peach, Honey Butter, Pine, Artichoke, Glacier, and Periwinkle; 12" x 12"
12 sheets, 2 each of 6 double-sided designs, and 1 coordinating sticker sheet; 12" x 12" (30.5 x 30.5 cm) plus 1/2" (1.3 cm) zip strip.

Monday, September 23, 2024

September Stamp Club Projects

As is usually the case, we used lots of different designer series paper on our projects for September. There are pieces from the Regal Winter, 2023 - 2025 In Color, Country Woods, and Mediterranean Blooms collections used.


The layout uses the Mediterranean Blooms designer series paper collection along with coordinating card stock colors and die cute made using the Greetings of the Season dies.


On our first card, we used both the Regal Winter collection and Country Woods designer series paper, pairing them with the Wildflower Designs stamp set. The image is colored in with Stampin' Write Markers.


Lastly, we used the 2023-2025 In Color designer series paper in coordination with the Forever Plaid 3d embossing folder and Deckled Circles dies. The stamp set is called Caring Leaves, and the sentiment is stamped on a die cut make with the 
Happy Little Things dies.


I hope you enjoyed these projects, if you are interested in joining us or trying out our club, contact me here for more details.

Create an array of elegant flowers with the Wildflower Designs Stamp Set! This set has multiple wildflower stamps, including a detailed agapanthus. Each image can stand beautifully on its own as your focal point, or you can stamp it multiple times for a fun background image. You can stamp these images in a single color or get creative with different coloring techniques. Also available in French.

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

Ask your demonstrator about coordinating products.
Create rustic yet sophisticated paper crafts with the Country Woods 12" x 12" (30.5 x 30.5 cm) Designer Series Paper! The wood designs in this paper are great for all crafting occasions. You can dress it up into something elegant, or dress it down for something shabby and chic. The eye-popping colors matched with the wood designs give a “there’s no place like home” feeling.

* 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: Basic Beige, Basic Gray, Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Gray Granite, Misty Moonlight, Pecan Pie, Petal Pink, Pool Party, Smoky Slate, Wild Wheat

This paper crafting staple is great scrapbook paper, card making paper, and more! Ask your demonstrator about coordinating products.
Express words of friendship and gratitude with the Caring Leaves Stamp Set. This fall-inspired set includes leaf images and greetings that can be used together or individually. Choose your favorite coloring tool and technique, then stamp the leaf images as desired on a card front to complete your project.

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.

This is a Distinktive stamp set; it has a special texture that gives added depth and dimension in a single step, creating photo-realistic images.

* 6 photopolymer stamps
* Suggested clear blocks (sold separately): c

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

Friday, September 20, 2024

Simply the Best

This is a super simple card using the two step stamping technique and the Caring Leaves stamp set.



The image is stamped with Pecan Pie and Cherry Cobbler ink on Crumb Cake card stock and there are a few Faux Glass Dots used as accents. The card base is Copper Clay card stock, and I added the leaf image on the inside of the card as well.



Supplies:
Caring Leaves
Cherry Cobbler, Pecan Pie ink
Copper Clay, Crumb Cake card stock
Faux Glass Dots

Express words of friendship and gratitude with the Caring Leaves Stamp Set. This fall-inspired set includes leaf images and greetings that can be used together or individually. Choose your favorite coloring tool and technique, then stamp the leaf images as desired on a card front to complete your project.

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.

This is a Distinktive stamp set; it has a special texture that gives added depth and dimension in a single step, creating photo-realistic images.

* 6 photopolymer stamps
* Suggested clear blocks (sold separately): c

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.

Thursday, September 19, 2024

Relaxing Birthday

I have had a lot of fun playing with the Rest Relax Enjoy stamp set and have also used my paper snips quite a bit cutting out the bottles and dispenser tops.


There are two designer series paper collections used for this one including the Neutrals and Thoughtful Journey collections. I also used the Dashing Designs embossing folder on a piece of Bubble Bath card stock and the sentiment layer is a leftover piece from a Paper Pumpkin kit.


Supplies:
Simply Said, Rest Relax Enjoy
Pebbled Path, Memento Black, Old Olive ink
Basic White, Bubble Bath, Soft Sea Foam, Pebbled Path card stock
Neutrals dsp
Thoughtful Journey dsp
Dashing Designs embossing folder


Add a little self-care to your paper crafts with the Rest Relax Enjoy Stamp Set! The line art in this set is designed to work with a variety of coloring tools and techniques. You can turn any of the bottle images into a lotion pump, serum bottle, or a candle with the variety of matching lids. Make things even more decorative with the sprig or flower stamps. Finish things off with a self-care sentiment!

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

Wednesday, September 18, 2024

Paper Pumpkin Sale





Santa Claus is comin’ to town a bit early this year—and he’s brought a holiday Paper Pumpkin sale! Starting September 11, 2024, at 12:01 a.m. (MT) until October 10, 2024, at 11:50 p.m. (MT), anyone who signs up for our monthly Paper Pumpkin subscription as a new subscriber will receive 40% off their first kit. That’s right, 40% OFF! You can go here to sign up!

Tuesday, September 17, 2024

FREE SHIPPING

Tomorrow, September 18th only you can receive FREE SHIPPING on orders of $75 or more when you shop here.


This sale begins at 12:00 MT and ends at 11:59 MT September 18th.

With Sympathy

Shades of blue and neutral colors make up this sympathy card using the Unbounded Love stamp set. 


There is a piece of Neutrals designer series paper in the background as well as a small piece of Nature's Sweetness specialty designer series paper. The Boho Blue card stock has been embossed with the Distressed Tile 3d folder and the sentiment is stamped on a die cut made with the All That dies.


Supplies:
Unbounded Love
Boho Blue ink
Boho Blue, Night of Navy, Crumb Cake card stock
All That dies
Nature's Sweetness specialty dsp
Neutrals dsp
Distressed Tile 3d embossing folder

Few things in life flow as freely as your love and creativity. With the Unbounded Love Stamp Set, you can use both to brighten someone’s day. Use your creativity to mix and match the sincere sentiments, just right for any occasion. Use your creativity to show that your love knows no bounds. No matter how you combine the greetings, you’ll create a beautiful feeling on your cards and gift tags. Show encouragement, support, celebration, sympathy, and appreciation any time. When words are hard to find, you’ll find yourself turning to this set time and time again. Also available in French and Spanish.

Inspired by Million Sales Achiever Debbie Moczek.

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

Monday, September 16, 2024

Everyday Details

Hot weather has delayed our potato harvest so I will be able to post a few more cards for you in the days to come. If all of the sudden the posts stop for a couple weeks, that means we have begun potato harvest and once that is complete, soybean harvest.


This card uses two different designer series paper collections - Nests of Winter and Regal Distressed Patterns. The image is from the Everyday Details stamp set and is stamped with Memento Black ink and then colored with Stampin' Blends. The sentiment is from the Best Family Ever set and is stamped with Pebbled Path ink on the same color of card stock.


Supplies:
Best Family Ever, Everyday Details
Memento Black, Pebbled Path ink
Stampin' Blends
Crumb Cake, Pebbled Path card stock
Nests of Winter dsp
Regal Distressed Patterns dsp


It’s the simple things that matter, and the Everyday Details Stamp Set is the perfect way to show it! This set has beautiful, hand-illustrated line art in unique images. The line art allows you to use multiple coloring techniques throughout the year. The images and sentiments in this set are perfect for crafting with dainty details and botanical themes.

* 7 cling stamps
* Suggested clear blocks (sold separately): a, b, c, d, e, 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.
The Regal Distressed Patterns 12" x 12" (30.5 x 30.5 cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper is a must-have for your paper crafting projects! The intentionally distressed designs are accented with gold foil for a luxurious look. Cut it with dies or punches for small accents or go big and cover an entire card front.

* 6 sheets of patterned paper: 2 each of 3 single-sided designs
* 12" x 12" (30.5 x 30.5 cm)
* Acid free
* Lignin free

Product colors: Basic Beige, Cherry Cobbler, Pretty Peacock

Friday, September 13, 2024

Card Keeper Kit

The new Card Keeper Kit has some beautiful card designs but also a box to hold your cards in one place, so they are easy to keep track of! More details including a video are below and you can


Step up your handmade card collection with our Card Keeper Kit! This kit comes with everything you need to make 10 beautiful all-occasion cards. With a variety of sentiments, you can create an assortment of cards fit for birthdays, saying thanks, and more. And don’t miss the coordinating card container! This cute storage option is the perfect solution for keeping these all-occasion cards organized and ready to go. The printed sentiments are available in Dutch, English, French, and German.

Kit includes:
* Predesigned projects
* Step-by-step instructions
* Precut pieces (No prep work! Get right to crafting)
* Makes 10 cards: 5 each of 2 designs, and 1 card container (includes lid)
* Folded card size: 5-1/2" x 4-1/4" (14 x 10.8 cm)
* Card container size: Approx. 8-1/4" x 6-1/4" x 6" (21 x 15.9 x 15.2 cm)
* 10 preprinted envelopes
* Enough adhesive to complete projects
* A 9-1/8" x 6-3/4" x 1-7/8" (23.2 x 17.2 x 4.8 cm) printed designer box for storage or crafting on the go

Featured colors: Crushed Curry, Flirty Flamingo, Mossy Meadow, Night of Navy, Old Olive, Pool Party

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!

Thursday, September 12, 2024

Leaf Fall

The Leaf Fall 3D embossing folder is a delightful tool for creating background textures, and it pairs beautifully with Old Olive card stock to enhance the backdrop of this card.


The layered die cuts have been created using the Thoughtful Expressions dies, and the sentiment originates from the Layering Leaves stamp set. Additionally, a piece of Country Lace designer series paper has been placed behind the sentiment.


Supplies:
Layering Leaves
Blackberry Bliss ink
Misty Moonlight, Old Olive, Blackberry Bliss, Basic White card stock
Country Lace dsp
Thoughtful Expressions dies
Leaf Fall 3d embossing folder

The Country Lace 12" x 12" (30.5 x 30.5 cm) Designer Series Paper is timeless! The lighter colors and hand-drawn patterns work for a variety of crafting occasions throughout the year. The details in this paper are intricate and eye-catching. You can use it for card fronts, pair it with a set of dies, or try a new stamp set with it. You can’t go wrong!

* 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: Basic Beige, Misty Moonlight, Petal Pink, Smoky Slate

This paper crafting staple is great scrapbook paper, card making paper, and more! Ask your demonstrator about coordinating products.
The Layering Leaves Stamp Set has everything you need to send heartfelt thoughts to a friend! For all your paper crafting occasions, you can create naturescapes with a simple message to show how much you care. Winter or spring, the Two-Step stamped leaves allow you to add unique texture by layering the images. The sentiments also look great when cut with punches or dies. This set is refreshing, just like the great outdoors. Get yours today! 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.

Inspired by Million Sales Achiever Rachel Tessman.

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

Ask your demonstrator about coordinating products.

Wednesday, September 11, 2024

The Future Mrs.

I get quite a few orders for bridal shower cards and sometimes I feel like I need more options for the sentiments so for this card I printed the sentiment on card stock and then added stamped images from the Spotlight on Nature stamp set.


After stamping with Memento Black ink, I used some Stampin' Blends to color in those images. The stamped piece is matted with Misty Moonlight card stock and the Country Woods designer series paper layer is matted with Early Espresso card stock. There are a few Tinsel Gems Four Pack embellishments to complete the card.


Supplies:
Spotlight on Nature
Memento Black ink
Crumb Cake, Basic White, Misty Moonlight, 
Early Espresso card stock
Stampin' Blends
Tinsel Gems Four Pack
Country Woods dsp

Create rustic yet sophisticated paper crafts with the Country Woods 12" x 12" (30.5 x 30.5 cm) Designer Series Paper! The wood designs in this paper are great for all crafting occasions. You can dress it up into something elegant, or dress it down for something shabby and chic. The eye-popping colors matched with the wood designs give a “there’s no place like home” feeling.

* 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: Basic Beige, Basic Gray, Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Gray Granite, Misty Moonlight, Pecan Pie, Petal Pink, Pool Party, Smoky Slate, Wild Wheat

This paper crafting staple is great scrapbook paper, card making paper, and more! Ask your demonstrator about coordinating products.
The Spotlight on Nature Stamp Set is the perfect way to add soft details to your all-occasion cards, gift tags, and other creations. Make the butterfly, flower, or sprig of leaves the centerpiece of your craft or keep your cards simple by using the Thanks or Dear Friend sentiments and filler detail stamps. You can even use your favorite watercoloring technique to bring extra life to these delicate designs.

* 7 cling stamps
* Suggested clear blocks (sold separately): c, 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.

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I am a mom, wife, farmer and Stampin' Up! demonstrator from North Dakota. I love to stamp and scrapbook and share ideas with others so I thought I would try out a blog. Hope you enjoy it!