Lasting Joy

This card could be used for several different occasions - weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, etc. since the sentiment is not very specific. The sentiment is from the Lasting Joy stamp set and I stamped it on a die cut made with the Nested Essentials dies.

In the background I have a piece of Coastal Cabana card stock embossed with one of the Basics 3D embossing folders, a piece of retired Perfectly Penciled designer series paper and some linen thread wrapped around it.

Supplies:

Lasting Joy

Crumb Cake ink

Crumb Cake, Coastal Cabana card stock

retired Perfectly Penciled dsp

Linen Thread

Basics 3D embossing folders

Nested Essentials dies

The Lasting Joy Stamp Set makes it easy to add a little thoughtfulness to everything you do. This set includes sentiments that convey kindness and compassion, all in a graceful, handwritten font. Need to reach out to someone? This is the set for you. You’ll get a number of phrases, some for specific occasions such as birthdays, while others are generic enough to be used any time. Choose a sentiment for your project, then add the small, delicate flowers. Also available in French.

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

You’ll have the perfect die-cut pieces for every season and every reason with the Nested Essentials Dies. These basic shapes give you so many creative options! Stamp your greeting, then cut it out using a corresponding die and add it to your next handmade card for a layered look that’s sure to get attention. You’ll add more than dies to your paper crafting stash with this set—you’ll also add value through versatility!

* 12 dies
* Largest die: 2-13/16" x 4-7/8" (7.1 x 12.4 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.

Add texture to your cards with the Basics 3D Embossing Folders. The three embossing folders in this pack have basic designs that complement any project. Choose from flowers, hobnail-glass dots, and crosshatch designs. Use a whole embossed piece of cardstock as a card background or cut small pieces to use as accents. Whether you’re just starting out with embossing or you’re already an embossing pro, you need these embossing folders!

* 3 folders
* 4-1/2" x 6-1/4" (11.4 x 15.9 cm) each
* Use with a Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine

It’s easy to make a great impression! Just place flat cardstock in this embossing folder, run it through a Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, and out comes cardstock with a bold textured design.

Metal Plate Birthday

I have been using quite a few of my masculine birthday cards lately so I needed to put together a few more options. This card is one of them that I came up with recently.

The background is a piece of Perfectly Penciled designer series paper with a piece of Silver Foil that has been embossed with the Metal Plate 3D embossing folder on top. The popped-up die cuts are made with the All That dies and Tahitian Tide and Crumb Cake card stock. For the sentiment, I chose a stamp from the Artistically Inked stamp set.

Supplies:

Artistically Inked

Starry Sky ink

Basic White, Tahitian Tide, Crumb Cake card stock

Silver Foil 

Perfectly Penciled dsp

Metal Plate 3D folder

Make labels, circles, and banners with the versatile shapes in the All That Dies. These shapes are perfect for so many projects: cards, scrapbook pages, tags, and more. You can also use these dies to create a traditional argyle pattern. You'll love how these shapes look on your creations.

* 10 dies
* Largest die: 2-1/2" x 1-1/2" (6.4 x 3.8 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.

Re-create the look of a diamond metal plate with the Metal Plate 3D Embossing Folder. This bold pattern instantly evokes an urban feel that looks great on several kinds of paper crafting projects. Embossing folders make a deep impression. Use them to create accent pieces, backgrounds, and more.

* 1 folder
* 4-1/2" x 6-1/4" (11.4 x 15.9 cm)
* Use with a Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

It’s easy to make a great impression! Just place flat cardstock in this embossing folder, run it through a Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, and out comes cardstock with a bold textured design.

Junior Year

We are down to one at home these days as the boys headed to college last week. Maddie started her junior year on Wednesday and as usual I had a sign for her first day picture...

I covered a wooden arrow with some Perfectly Penciled designer series paper and colored in the white flowers with various Stampin' Blends markers. Then, I added some die cut flowers made with the 2022-2024 In Color Glimmer paper and the Hippo dies.

The final touches were some Basic Rhinestones and letters made with the retired Large Alphabet dies on Basic White card stock.

Supplies:

Basic White card stock

Perfectly Pencilled dsp

Stampin' Blends

Hippo Dies

Basic Rhinestones

2022-2024 In Color Glimmer Paper

Large Alphabet dies

Sometimes a simple black-and-white print is the touch of elegance a paper project needs, and the Perfectly Penciled 12" x 12" (30.5 x 30.5 cm) Designer Series Paper is just that—simply elegant! With hand-drawn florals and graphic patterns, this set has gorgeous neutral patterns for every occasion. And if you love the patterns but still want some color, the outline designs are perfect for trying your hand at coloring! Whether it be watercolor paints, alcohol markers, or blending inks, simply gather your favorite coloring tools and get to work.

* 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: Black, white

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

Hues of Happiness

I put together several different designer series papers for this card along with the Happiness Abounds stamp set. In the background, I have a piece of Perfectly Penciled designer series paper and over the top of that is a piece of 2022-2024 In Color Ombre Glimmer paper that has a scalloped circle die cut from it using the All That Dies.

The flower layers and leaves are cut out using a paper snips from a piece of Hues of Happiness designer series paper and popped up with Stampin' Dimensionals. There are a few Brushed Brass Butterflies and  some Daffodil Delight ribbon to complete the card.

Supplies:

Happiness Abounds

Memento Black ink

Basic White card stock

Perfectly Penciled dsp

Hues of Happiness dsp

Daffodil Delight ribbon

Brushed Brass Butterflies

2022-2024 In Color Ombre Glimmer paper

All That dies

Create elegant handmade cards and make someone's day using the Happiness Abounds Stamp Set. The set features all-occasion sentiments to celebrate those you love with greetings in various sizes as well as line-art floral images perfect for coloring. Build an elegant floral bouquet stamped on Designer Series Paper or use your favorite coloring tool to add the color you want. You can also create simple designs with a solitary blossom and use those as accent pieces on your papercrafting projects. Pair with coordinating products for even more creative possibilities. Whether you go for simple or more sophisticated projects, it will sure make someone happy! Also available in French.

* 15 photopolymer stamps
* Suggested clear blocks (sold separately): b, c, 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.
* Have images on the spine of the case for easy storage and quick reference.

Ask your demonstrator about coordinating products.

Turn your next paper crafting project into a colorful artistic masterpiece using the Hues of Happiness 12" x 12" (30.5 x 30.5 cm) Designer Series Paper. This canvas-looking paper features illustrated and painted flowers on one side with all-purpose patterns on the other side. Designed to represent the Stampin' Up! color spectrum, the repeating patterns can be used as focal images or as accent pieces on your card bases and scrapbook layouts. Or create elegant backgrounds with the color gradient patterned sheets.

* 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, Daffodil Delight, Flirty Flamingo, Fresh Freesia, Gorgeous Grape, Granny Apple Green, Mango Melody, Melon Mambo, Mossy Meadow, Night of Navy, Pool Party

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

Thinking of You

I am loving the Bottled Happiness bundle and today I have another sample to share with you combining it with a couple of fun new papers.

I used a strip of Perfectly Penciled designer series paper and a strip of 2022-2024 In Color Glimmer Paper in the background of the card and also added some new Rustic Metallic Adhesive Backed Dots for accents. The bottle is stamped with Balmy Blue and Starry Sky.

Supplies:

Bottled Happiness

Balmy Blue, Starry Sky ink

Early Espresso, Basic White, Crumb Cake card stock

Tasteful Labels dies

Rustic Metallic Adhesive Backed Dots

In Color 2022-2024 Glimmer Paper

Perfectly Penciled dsp

Vintage Bottle Punch

Create vintage-inspired projects with the Bottled Happiness Bundle, which includes the Bottled Happiness Stamp Set and the Vintage Bottle Punch. Also available in French.

BOTTLED HAPPINESS PHOTOPOLYMER STAMP SET
Create unique handmade cards with a vintage feel using the Bottled Happiness Stamp Set. The set includes vintage bottles and floral imagery as well as heartfelt sentiments, perfect for showing a special someone you care or to wish a loved one congratulations! Make sure to use the thoughtful design details in your projects for more versatility—the cork fits both jars, and the floral pieces can be used coming out of the bottle or as a background piece.
* 13 photopolymer stamps
* Suggested clear blocks (sold separately): b, d

VINTAGE BOTTLE PUNCH
Add a vintage touch to your papercrafting projects using the Vintage Bottle Punch. The punch cuts out a vintage bottle that can be used in different ways. Use it on its own as a tag and send a message in a bottle to a special someone, or use it on a handmade card to add volume to your cardmaking projects!
* 1 punch
* Punched image: 2-1/4" x 1" (5.7 x 2.5 cm)

May Stamp Club Projects

This month we are using lots and lots of new catalog items in our monthly stamp club. Three different designer series paper collections, a specialty paper, dies, a punch, new stamp sets and dies...

The first card uses the Bottled Happiness stamp set along with the Vintage Bottle punch, In Color 2022-2024 designer series paper and 2022-2024 In Color Glimmer paper.

Next, we have the He's All That stamp set and All That dies along with the Perfectly Penciled designer series paper. There is also a piece of Old Olive card stock embossed with the Stripes and Splatters folder.

Finally, the layout uses the hostess designer series paper collection called Design A Daydream - it has 48 sheets of 12" x 12" double sided paper and awesome color combinations!

If you would like to join us sometime, just contact me to learn more!

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