Wonderful Birthday

Happy Valentine's Day! and Happy Anniversary to my husband and I (26 years) as well. 

I don't have a Valentine's Day card to show you today, but I have a colorful birthday card made suing the Hooray for Surprises 

stamp set.

I used Berry Burst and Bubble Bath ink along with Pebbled Path and Bubble Bath card stock. The sentiment is die cut and layered using the Deckled Circles dies and there are some Petal Pink and Pretty Peacock Foiled Gems added as well.

Supplies:

Hooray for Surprises

Berry Burst, Bubble Bath ink

Pebbled Path, Bubble Bath and Basic White card stock

Deckled Circles dies

Petal Pink and Pretty Peacock Foiled Gems

Send lots of love and wishes with cards you make using the Hooray for Surprises Stamp Set. The playful images are perfect for birthdays, love, and just because. Stamp “Pull” or “Open here” on the front of the card to invite your recipient to open it for a surprise, such as a fun image or a heartfelt message! Also available in French.

* 16 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.

Ask your demonstrator about coordinating products.

Every crafter needs some basic tools, and this is one of them! The Deckled Circle Dies quickly cut basic shapes with a twist—a deckled* edge! What can you do with something so basic? For starters, you can cut several sizes in different colors and layer them to create a big colorful circle. Cut different sizes and scatter them on your card for a fun background. Cut in rainbow colors, then cut the circle in half for two rainbows. The list goes on and on and on. If you have a die-cutting machine, you’ll want these dies! (And if you don’t have a die-cutting machine, this is your reason to get one!)

* Not sure what "deckled" is? Picture the edge of handmade paper. It’s untrimmed and irregular. That’s a deckle edge. The deckle edge on these dies mimics the irregular, uncut edge of handmade paper.

* 14 dies
* Largest die: 5-3/4" (14.6 cm) diameter
* 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.

Deepest Sympathy

I have said before how much I like to mix and match designer series paper collections, it is one of my favorite things to do on cards. This card uses both the Let's Go Fishing collection and the Fresh as a Daisy collection.

After layering and matting all the designer series paper, I added my sentiment from Something Fancy that was stamped with Pebbled Path ink and popped it up with Stampin' Dimensionals.

Supplies:

Something Fancy

Pebbled Path ink

Pebbled Path, Crumb Cake, Wild Wheat, Very Vanilla

Fresh as a Daisy dsp

Let's Go Fishing dsp

Say everything you want to say with the Something Fancy Stamp Set. This stamp set has all the sentiments you never knew you needed! From classic well wishes to snarky celebratory statements, the Something Fancy Stamp Set says it all in a beautiful modern font combo. Also available in French.

* 10 cling stamps
* Suggested clear blocks (sold separately): c, d, g

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.

The Let’s Go Fishing Designer Series Paper is the "reel" deal for crafters who love to fish and people who need a fishing-themed card! This paper is filled with images of fish, nets, fishing lures, and planks. Create cards for the anglers in your life or add this paper to your holiday scrapbook pages. This paper also has basic designs that you can use any time, on any project.

* 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: Boho Blue, Calypso Coral, Misty Moonlight, Mossy Meadow, Pebbled Path, Pecan Pie, Petal Pink, Very Vanilla, Wild Wheat

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

Daisies make any day feel brighter. That's why we're excited about the Fresh As a Daisy 12" x 12" (30.5 x 30.5 cm) Designer Series Paper. It's loaded with happy flowers—you can't help but feel the cheer! One side of each sheet is abloom with daisies; the other side has a subtle wash design that complements any project. Plus, one sheet includes multiple individual pieces that you can cut out and use on card fronts, so creating cards is quick and easy. What will you do with this 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

Product colors: Azure Afternoon, Boho Blue, Bubble Bath, Cajun Craze, Copper Clay, Early Espresso, Garden Green, Lemon Lolly, Moody Mauve, Pebbled Path, Pretty Peacock, Wild Wheat

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

Happy Housplants

The Happy Houseplants kit is absolutely adorable! You can see the kit in the video and pictures below.

Calling all plant lovers! The Happy Houseplants Kit is an adorable home decor crafting kit! This kit comes with four 6" x 6" (15.2 x 15.2 cm) white frames and precut paper pieces for you to curl and assemble inside the frame. You’ll end up with four coordinated houseplant decor pieces. They can stand by themselves, or you can hang them on your wall. Either way, your houseguests will be amazed that you created it yourself!

Kit includes:
* Predesigned projects
* Step-by-step instructions
* Precut pieces (No prep work! Get right to crafting)
* 4 white frames
* Frame size: 7-1/8" x 7-1/8" x 7/16" (18.1 x 18.1 x 1.1 cm)
* Enough adhesive to complete projects
* A 7-3/4" x 7-1/2" x 3" (19.7 x 19 x 7.6 cm) printed designer box for storage or crafting on the go

Product colors: Calypso Coral, Garden Green, Granny Apple Green, Lemon Lime Twist, Pecan Pie

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!

Poetic Anniversary

For this anniversary card, I put together a couple different collections of designer series paper and an embossing folder that you can earn FREE during Sale-a-braiton.

The designer series paper collections are Poetic Expressions and Perennial Lavender, and the embossing folder is called Softly Sophisticated which you can earn along with a stamp set FREE with a $100 product purchase until the end of the month.

My sentiment is from a retired stamp set and is stamped with Orchid Oasis ink.

Supplies:

Orchid Oasis ink

Basic White, Orchid Oasis, Lost Lagoon card stock

Poetic Expressions dsp

Perennial Lavender dsp

Softly Sophisticated folder (SAB 2024)

Time for a Celebration

I wanted to use some of the Adhesive Backed Glitter Sequins I had from the Holiday Mini catalog on a birthday card and decided to use the Beautiful Balloons stamp set to do that.

I used Granny Apple Green, Parakeet Party, Pool Party and Pacific Point ink to make the balloons and sentiment, the strings on the balloons are Memento Black. 

The sentiment is die cut using the retired Picture This dies.

Supplies:

Beautiful Balloons

Pacific Point, Pool Party, Granny Apple Green, Memento Black, Parakeet Party ink

Basic White, Granny Apple Green card stock

Picture This dies (retired)

Adhesive Backed Glitter Sequins (retired)

It's time to celebrate with the Beautiful Balloons Stamp Set! Perfect for card making and gift packaging, this stamp set has just what you need to create festive projects that celebrate every achievement and milestone—big or small! The set features balloons, confetti, and paper garland imagery along with celebratory sentiments ideal for birthday, graduation, and retirement cards. Mix and match the stamps to create a variety of designs. Stamp the paper garland multiple times in different colors and directions to add dimension to your backgrounds. And most of sentiments fit within one or more balloons. Sounds like it's time for a celebration! Also available in French.

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

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.

Countryside Hello

I have not used the Countryside Inn designer series paper in awhile and I thought I would put together a few cards using some of it. I paired it with an embossed piece of Balmy Blue card stock (the embossing folder is the retired Argyle folder).

The sentiment is from the Free Sale-a-bration set called Heartfelt Hellos and I stamped it with Night of Navy ink.

Supplies:

Heartfelt Hellos (SAB 2024)

Night of Navy ink

Basic White, Mint Macaron, Balmy Blue card stock

Argyle folder

Countryside Inn dsp

Get inspired with the charming blue-and-white countryside designs in the Countryside Inn 12" x 12" (30.5 x 30.5 cm) Designer Series Paper. Inspired by fine china and wallpaper patterns, this paper includes gorgeous florals, woodland animals, nature, and ceramic designs. Use it on all-occasion cards and other paper crafting projects to add a perfect pastoral touch. Make blue and white the new trend on your projects!

* 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: Balmy Blue, Boho Blue, Misty Moonlight, Night of Navy

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

With the Heartfelt Hellos Stamp Set, you can create cards for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Easter, Valentine’s Day, and all the days in between! You can use the sentiments for specific holidays or whenever you want to let someone know you’re thinking of them. Pair these sentiments with your favorite image stamps to create paper crafts for any occasion. Also available in French.

These images can be cut out using the coordinating Heartfelt Hexagon Punch (item 162888, sold separately).

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

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.

January Stamp Club Projects

I am finally getting around to sharing the January Stamp Club projects with you! It seems like even though I should have more time to get things done in the winter, I really don't!

We started with a baby card created using the Bee My Valentine Collection and the Cradled with Love (SAB 2024) stamp set.

Next, we used the Lifetime of Love stamp set, Forever Love designer series paper and the Stylish Shapes dies to create a wedding card. I just love the color combinations in this designer series paper collection!

Finally, our layout showcases the Poetic Expressions designer series paper and coordinating card stock colors.

We welcome new members or guests to both our virtual and in person stamp clubs, contact me for more information!