Christmas Cards

 I sure do love the colors in this Traditions of  Christmas Designer Series Paper! I like traditional Christmas colors with a bit of the unexpected, and that's just what this paper delivers. The Secret Sea with Real Red just makes my heart sing:)

Four in One Technique

 This is a fun technique that allows you to make four cards at once. I call it the "Four in One Technique." Yeah, very clever name right? lol  To make it, start off with a 10″ x 7-1/2″ sheet of cardstock that you score down the middle horizontally and vertically. Then you stamp around the edges In a controlled/random pattern. Think collage-ish style as you select stamps. Fellow demo, Mary Mary Nabe used the textured notes stamp set when she did this technique. Those turned out beautifully, but I needed Christmas cards so looked through my stash both current and retired and selected four stamps from different sets. I used the ink colors found in the Designer Paper. After you've stamped around the edges of each quadrant, you trim right on the score lines which gives you four card layers. You adhere these layers to card bases then add a greeting. And voila, you have a pretty card. To jazz mine up a bit, I REALLY decorated the inside, and the envelope flap as well.

inside of card has DSP too

Stamp Sets: Christmas Greenery and Several retired sets

Ink Pads: Secret Sea, Real Red, Old Olive, Pool Party

• Secret Sea card base: 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2,″ score at 4-1/4″ on long side, fold in half.

• Designer Paper (red dotted print) 4-1/8" x 5-3/8"

• Basic White for stamping:10″ x 7-1/2″

  • score in half on the long side @ 5" then on short side @ 3-3/4"

  • stamp, then cut on score lines (5″ x 3-3/4″) to make four cards

• Basic White 2" x 3-1/4" Story Label punch

• Real Red 2" x 3-1/4" cut with Lasting Label punch

• Basic White inside: 5-1/4″ x 4″

• Designer Paper for inside; 3-3/4" x 5"

• Designer Paper for envelope flaps

Tent Card

 

I learned how to make this tent card from Fellow Demo, Robyn Pike and just had to case it! What a pretty fun fold which is also easy to make. The panel with the DSP is simply affixed to the card base with Stampin' Dimensionals. I just made sure to line it up with the card base so that the height was the standard 5-1/2".

Tent Card

• Basic Beige Card Base: 4-1/4" x 8-1/2" score @ 4-1/4
• Mossy Meadow Panel: 4" x 4" embossed with Damask Designs Embossing Folder
• Mossy Meadow Panel: 3-1/4" x 4-3/4"
• DSP: 3" x 4-1/2" 
• Basic Beige scrap: stamp greeting in Mossy Meadow and diecut
• Basic White Inside Panel: 4" x 4" stamp sentiment in Mossy Meadow, Flower in Basic Beige
• Basic White Envelope: stamp sentiment in Mossy Meadow, Flower in Basic Beige
• Basic Beige 3/8" Classic Ribbon: tie in double bow, affix to card front with glue dots
• Add Pressed Flower Motifs to card front

Products Used:

Beautiful Gallery Designer Paper https://www.stampinup.com/products/beautiful-gallery-6-x-6-15-2-x-15-2-cm-designer-series-paper?demoid=2109078

Gallery Blooms Bundle https://www.stampinup.com/products/gallery-blooms-bundle?demoid=2109078

Pressed Flower Motifs https://www.stampinup.com/products/pressed-flower-motifs?demoid=2109078

Damask Designs Embossing Folder https://www.stampinup.com/products/damask-designs-embossing-folder?demoid=2109078

Basic Beige Classic Ribbon https://www.stampinup.com/products/basic-beige-3-8-1-cm-classic-ribbon?demoid=2109078

Stationery Gift Set

 

This project has been a labor of love and I've had bunches of fun creating it! To make this stationery gift set, I followed a video tutorial by May May Made It. I used two product groups to create mine so that the images and colors would coordinate. The mini slimline cards are new to me and they are kinda cool y'all! I made mine a bit larger than May May did hers. I cut the cards 6-1/2" x 6-1/4" then scored at 3-1/4" which makes a 3-1/4" x 6-1/4" card. Needless to say, Stampin' Up! doesn't sell an envelope for that size card, but you can find them on Amazon.

My Bible Study Christmas Party we always have a Chinese Gift Exchange and this will be my gift this year. There are many different things you can include in the pockets of the tote. I chose a few different things than May May included in hers, and that's the cool thing... there are so many possibilities!

In my Stationery Tote I chose to include the following:

• Two different Post It Pad booklets
• Postage
• Bookmarks
• A calendar
• A collection of stamped sentiments with Tear and Tape on the back for easy attachment to the small slimline cards
• Six slimline cards and envelopes
• Eight A2 cards and envelopes
• A mini legal pad cover with pen and pocket
• Perpetual Birthday Calendar

Envelopes for Mini Slimline Cards https://www.amazon.com/Amazon-Basics-Security-Self-Seal-Envelope/dp/B06X6B39G3/ref=sr_1_1?s=office-products&sr=1-1

May May's video tutorial of her Stationery Tote   https://youtu.be/WgH3pIaOgTI

Stampin Up! Products I used in my Stationery Tote: 

Beautiful Gallery Designer Paper https://www.stampinup.com/products/beautiful-gallery-6-x-6-15-2-x-15-2-cm-designer-series-paper?demoid=2109078

Gallery Blooms Bundle https://www.stampinup.com/products/gallery-blooms-bundle?demoid=2109078

Beautiful Motifs Dies https://www.stampinup.com/products/beautiful-motifs-dies?demoid=2109078

Pressed Flower Motifs https://www.stampinup.com/products/pressed-flower-motifs?demoid=2109078

Damask Designs Embossing Folder https://www.stampinup.com/products/damask-designs-embossing-folder?demoid=2109078

Basic Beige Classic Ribbon https://www.stampinup.com/products/basic-beige-3-8-1-cm-classic-ribbon?demoid=2109078

Woven Textures Designer Paper https://www.stampinup.com/products/woven-textures-12-x-12-30-5-x-30-5-cm-designer-series-paper?demoid=2109078

More Photos

Pockets have magnetic closures, this one holds postage as well as some greetings and sentiments with Tear and Tape on the back making it easy for the recipient to customize the mini slim line cards.

This pocket holds two mini post note pads

This center section has a compartment for a mini legal pad

Mini Legal Pad Folio

Inside legal pad folio

Folio has a pocket 

Folio Back... cause ya gotta decorate the back too!

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Autumn Wishes

This is last week's post and video.  I'm not feeling too well right now, but I will get better. There are two versions of this card with different ribbon and sizes. I was changing the measurements until I got it how I wanted it, and of course when making something new, there were mistakes to correct. 

PDF Tutorial 

Breast Cancer Month

 My video posts have been off schedule lately and since October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I wanted to let you know why.

I have been undergoing treatment for breast cancer. I had surgery and will begin radiation treatments soon. have been good about getting yearly mammograms and that was never so important than this year. I got that call, suspicious spots were found. I thought they were probably calcification again, but called for an appointment to the Breast Heath Center at a large hospital nearby. I was given an appointment the next week. The oncologist wanted to do a biopsy that week. Then the diagnosis came. I had breast cancer. Surgery was scheduled for the following week. Praise God we caught it early and the surgeon was able to remove it all. I'm in the midst of having tests done to prepare for radiation treatments. I may be a few days off on posting, as this week, (instead of my usual Monday, it's Saturday) but I will keep trying to maintain a schedule:) It's good for me to stay busy and stamping is FUN!

Because breast cancer has touched far too many lives, including mine. I am now a breast cancer survivor, and I am carrying that gratitude into four actions:

1. Reminding everyone I know to get their yearly mammograms
2. Using The Stampin' Up! Love and Courage stamp set, which was designed to uplift and comfort those affected by breast cancer. Every purchase includes a $3 donation from Stampin’ Up! toward global breast cancer support efforts. 
3. Developing a program at my church to make Chemo Bags for those undergoing treatment. These pink canvas tote bags will include several items to comfort recipients such as a pink, soft cuddly throw, body lotion for sensitive skin, a soft head cap, a book of devotionals by Lysa TerKeurst, aluminum-free clean deodorant, organic anti-nausea lozenges, lip ointment, pink tumbler for drinks etc.
4. Letting people know of fundraising for cancer research. My experience has been so much better than that of people I know who went through it 20 years ago. I am so blessed and very thankful.

As I am going through treatment, friends and family have lifted me up. A sweet friend gave me a chemo bag,. Friends brought meals to us after my surgery. So soooo many people lifted me up in their prayers! That support has meant the world to me!

Because of this experience, I know how much every single dollar that has been given to cancer research matters! Besides the vital research that has helped countless women survive, donations also help provide:

• Treatment and support for patients when insurance or money falls short
• Resources and programs that bring comfort, dignity, and hope
• Community and outreach so no one feels alone in this fight

I've done some research to determine the best charitable organizations. I specifically looked at transparency and accountability, financial efficiency, community engagement, and the amount of money raised. Two of the top organizations who raise money for breast cancer research are The Breast Cancer Research Foundation and The American Cancer Society. The Breast Cancer Research Foundation is the largest private funder of breast cancer research worldwide they announced a record-breaking investment of $74.75 million for breast cancer research in 2025-2026.

Falling Into Autumn

 Spring has always been my favorite season by far. I'm a huge flower person, add to that all the rebirth in spring just makes my heart sing. However there is something kind of soothing about fall as well. Cooler weather after summer's brutal heat is so soothing. The birds are active this time of year too. My favorite song bird, the Mocking Bird, is busy singing up a storm. I've recently learned that they are very territorial, and sing to mark their feeding grounds in the fall. My dog and I love to sit on the deck and listen to all the birds singing.

This card captures the essence of fall perfectly. I've stamped the acorn image from Amber Autumn in Memento Black ink, then colored with Stampin' Blends.  I then used Stylish Shapes Dies to cut out the image. 

Next, I applied Real Red, Cajun Craze, Pumpkin Pie and Mossy Meadow inks with Blending Brushes in "splotches" of color on a Basic Beige panel. Next, I diecut the colored panel with the large leafy die. 

I diecut the Early Espresso card base with a rectangle from Stylish Shapes to creat a frame. Then I embossed the framed card base with the Timber Embossing Folder. I adhered the diecut leafy panel to a plain Basic Beige panel, and adhered those to the inside of the card base frame.

I mounted the stamped acorn image to a circle cut from the Stylish Shapes dies and attached it to the card front using Stampin' Dimensionals. To finish it all off, I added Streaked Dots and Wink of Stella.

 

New Packaging: Stamp & Die Organizers

 

The shift begins with November 2025 Online Exclusives. Sometimes change can be hard, but as we use something new we often find that we love it! Take the new colors Secret Sea and Cloud Cover for example. When we first saw them online, several of us in my Demonstrator group were skeptical of these colors thinking they were two more shades of gray. Then they came in the mail and wowee! We found how gorgeous and versatile they were!! Secret Sea especially, it's not just a darker shade of Night of Navy. It has a different tone altogether and it is supremely beautiful!!! When we first learned aobut the new stamp and die organizers, I decided to embrace the change and quickly converted alllll of my stamps to this new system, and I am totally loving it! The amount of space my stamps and dies now take up is so significant making my craft room flow so much better and feel happier.  Catch the vision—  First, take a look at the post about my Mini Craft Room Makeover here: https://scmagnolia.blogspot.com/2025/09/craft-room-mini-make-over.html Look at all this beautiful low profile space!! I want to highlight the benefits of moving in this storage direction! Here are a few of them: The profile is slim (5-5/8" x 9") and takes up less space. With printed artwork on the front (for dies, too!), you can flip through and quickly find what you’re looking for. It’s now easier to store coordinating stamps and dies together.

Happy Fall Y'all!!

 

Stamps	Amber Autumn Bundle
Paper	Autumn Toile Designer Paper, Gray Granite, Early Espresso, Basic White, Pecan Pie, Mossy Meadow, Textured Metallic Paper
Ink	Early Espresso, Pumpkin Pie
Embellishments	Streaked Dots, Irregular Weave 3/8" Trim, Linen Thread
Tools	Stampin' Blends, Amber Autumn Dies

I have two fall/Thanksgiving Day cards for you today featuring the Autumn Amber Bundle, the beautiful Autumn Toile Designer Paper and two new embellishments. In the descriptions below, just click on the blue linked text and you will be directed to my online store for more information. 

Let me tell you about two new embellishments. The Streaked Dots, look like Tiger's Eye which I've always loved. Tiger's eye is a gemstone that is usually a rock. It is mainly used for jewelry-making and decorations.

Tiger's Eye Stones

Streaked Dots Stampin' Up!

 Irregular Weave 3/8" Trim  is such a unique ribbon. The texture really adds a great character to you creations!

Amber Autumn Bundle

Autumn Toile Designer Paper

Ribbon Wranglers

 

To keep your ribbon from unwinding and making a mess, make these Ribbon Wranglers! A simple fix with a strip of cardstock and you will have no more messy ribbon spools! I've done this to all of my ribbon and they are now wrangled into submission! PDF directions

All you need are:

• glue
• Thick Basic White cardstock
• scissors
• Hole Punch Assortment

Cutting Thick Basic White Cardstock

• Regular Size Ribbon Spools: cut cardstock 1/2” x 5-1/2”
• Wide Ribbon Spools: 1/2” x 8-1/2”
• Thread Spools: 1/2” x 2-1/4” mark it in the center

Hole Punch Assortment  https://www.stampinup.com/products/hole-punch-assortment?demoid=2109078

1. Insert cardstock into hole on ribbon spool, leave about one inch sticking out on the other side.

2. Fold cardstock around the spool, creating crease marks along the edges of the spool. Allow some overlap, then trim off excess.

3. With a pencil, mark the center of the cardstock the width of the spool.

4. Use punch out a slit where pencil line is.

5. Even up crease lines and crease well.

6. Reinsert cardstock strip into ribbon spool and glue where the ends overlap.

7. With the end of the ribbon on your right, insert ribbon into the slit shaped hole towards your left. Pull tight. Slide ribbon gizmo away from the ribbon end to shorten length of ribbon hanging out.

Thread Spool:

• For a spool you make it a little differently. You just create a little cap that you can place on the end and twist this to tighten it up.

• With a new spool, there is just the tiniest bit of spool to work with. It's easier to get a spool that is almost gone to make them for newer spools that already have so much thread on them.

1. Cut cardstock to 1/2” x 2-1/4” and mark it in the center. Using the 1/8" hole punch to create the hole.

2. Wrap the cap around tightly and glue. Hold for a few seconds to allow glue to dry.

3. Take the little cap off. Thread the Linen Thread or Baker's Twine through the center of the cap, around the end then down the through the hole you punched.

4. Place the cap back on the spool and twist it until .

5. If there is a lot of thread, you might want to hand twist it. As you twist, it kind of locks into place.

Kits SALE

 

Starting October 6, all kits in the Kits Collection will be on sale for up to 30% off. Our kits come with everything you need for a fun and creative experience. From season’s greetings to birthday wishes to home decor, you can find almost any kind of kit to fit your needs in our Kits Collection. And with up to 30% off, now’s the perfect time to look at the wide variety of available kits and add one (or two!) to your carts. This three-day sale ends October 8, so you'll want to act fast before your favorites are gone! 

Pretty Pinks!

 This card wasn't hard, and it took a while to make but it turned out so pretty. I got the idea from fellow Demo, Joanne James. I love looking at other's color combos. In this case, I wouldn't have thought to use gray in the background, and yet it is gorgeous. I'm still thinking about whether or not I want to add some gems or resin dots... maybe some sequins. I just got a  box of new Stampin' Up! goodies to play with and now my attention is divided! lol   

• Pretty Florals Dies
• Sweet Blooms Bundle
• Florals in Bloom Designer Paper
• Exposed Brick Embossing Folder
• Smoky Slate Cardstock
• Basic White Cardstock
• Granny Apple Green Cardstock
• Lemon Lime Twist Cardstock
• Lovely In Pink Cardstock
• Bubble Bath Cardstock
• 2024-2026 In Color Glimmer Paper
• Melon Mambo Ink
• Blending Bushes
• Stampin' Dimensionals

Inside Outside Spotlight Card

 This is a fun card to make and receive! Watch the video below to learn how.

Materials/ Shopping List

• Layers of Beauty bundle https://www.stampinup.com/products/layers-of-beauty-bundle-english?demoid=2109078
• Textured Notes Dies https://www.stampinup.com/products/textured-notes-dies?demoid=2109078
• Blending Brushes https://www.stampinup.com/products/small-blending-brushes?demoid=2109078
• Thick Basic White cardstock https://www.stampinup.com/products/basic-white-8-1-2-x-11-thick-cardstock?demoid=2109078
• Basic White Cardstock https://www.stampinup.com/products/basic-white-8-1-2-x-11-cardstock?demoid=2109078
• Flirty Flamingo ink pad https://www.stampinup.com/products/classic-stampin-pad-flirty-flamingo?demoid=2109078
• Strawberry Slush ink pad https://www.stampinup.com/products/strawberry-slush-classic-stampin-pad?demoid=2109078
• Melon Mambo ink pad https://www.stampinup.com/products/classic-stampin-pad-melon-mambo?demoid=2109078
• Soft Sea Foam ink pad https://www.stampinup.com/products/classic-stampin-pad-soft-sea-foam?demoid=2109078
• Granny Apple Green ink pad https://www.stampinup.com/products/classic-stampin-pad-granny-apple-green?demoid=2109078

Stamp Set Highlight

 As a new breast cancer survivor, I am so happy to see this stamp set. The fact that Stampin' Up! is donating part of the profits to breast cancer organizations is just icing on the cake!!

Nutcracker Tags Kit

 The Nutcracker Kit is here!!! 

I was lucky enough to make some of these adorable gift tags at a recent Demonstrator Event and they are the coolest things ever!! Order quickly as I have a strong feeling these will sell out SOON!!

SHOP NOW: https://www.stampinup.com/products/nutcracker-tags-kit?demoid=2109078

Shop Here: https://www.stampinup.com/products/nutcracker-tags-kit?demoid=2109078

Clearance Rack Update!!

 There are some great deals to be found in our newest update of the Clearance Rack!

SHOP HERE: https://www.stampinup.com/categories/specials/last-chance-products?demoid=2109078

Hidden Gate Fold With Wings

 A fun fold that I'm calling Hidden Gate Fold with Wings. I used the Pretty Florals bundle to create this card. There's a video tutorial and a PDF as well.

Free PDF Tutorial: https://app.box.com/s/fipx9wqfswambnxp5hori5nh4bl80w9w

The 'wings' serve as handles when opening the card. lol

Vibrant Colors

 I love the colors in these cards!!! Real Red and Petal Pink - I never would have thought of putting them together. I cased these cards from an Artisan Design Team member, Maheswari Rajaguru from Australia. She has such a great eye for color. I adore the vibrant color combinations she so often uses in her designs.

• Cardstocks: Mossy Meadow, Real Red, Petal Pink, Very Vanilla. 
• Inks: Mossy Meadow
• Holographic Resin Dots
• Damask Designs Embossing Folder
• Pretty Florals bundle, Sweet Blooms bundle

Free Gift for September/October

 With any order from my online store of $50.00 or more, you'll get a free tutorial for this lovely card set box and the three cards shown below.  You'll also be given access to an exclusive video tutorial to help you create. That's not all, you'll also receive  a sheet of templates and cutting guides for a one sheet wonder.

 This adorable belly band box can hold 3-4 cards depending on their thickness. It's quick and easy to make.

Box with belly band in place

24 Hour Sale!!

 

Sales Period: September 18, 2025, from 12:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. (MT) 

Ordering Deadlines

Phone: September 18, 2025, at 6:59 p.m. (MT)

Online: September 18, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. (MT)

Details:

• This stamp sale only happens once a year!

• The sale will run for 24 hours.

• The 15% discount will apply to all stamps and stamp tools.

• Bundles are not included in this sale.

• Stamp sets and tools are only available while supplies last.

• See and shop all qualifying products in the online store.

Front Pocket Bookmark Card

 This is the last in my Bookmark Card series. I have two versions for you: Pretty Florals and Gallery Blooms. Aren't these papers gorgeous?

FREE PDF Tutorial: https://app.box.com/s/5dyr1hj255oqgefpyg7esfsrmp52qlsf