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.