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Sunday, August 31, 2025

Sneak Peak Holiday Catalog

 Isn't this pretty? I love, love LOVE this patterned paper!! This bundle is from the new Sept. to Dec. Mini Catalog, which will be available to customers on Sept. 5. That's only five days away... next Friday:) Yay!

This bundle is called Christmas Greenery and the coordinating  patterned paper is called Traditions of Christmas Designer Series Paper. There is also a coordinating package of embellishments called Traditional Sparkling Sequins which is gorgeous! My package will be here in a couple of days, then I will add some bling to this card. Oh the card design! I got this idea from fellow Demo Tara Carpenter. I couldn't resist casing her beautiful design!

  • Christmas Greenery Bundle
  • Spotlight On Nature Dies (largest dotted line circle)
  • Stylish Shapes Dies
  • Traditions of Christmas DSP
  • Nature's Sweetness DSP
  • Cardstocks: Old Olive, Cherry Cobbler, Secret Sea, Basic White
  • Ink Pads: Secret Sea, Cherry Cobbler, Memento Tuxedo Black
  • Stampin' Blends: Cherry Cobbler, Secret Sea, Old Olive, Pretty In Pink

Card Base: Secret Sea 5-1/2" x 11" score@ 1-3/4", 3-3/8", 7*5/8", and 9-3/4"

Belly Band: Secret Sea 1-1/4" x 11"

Circle Diecut: Secret Sea 4" x 4"

Inside Panel: Cherry Cobbler 5-3/8" x 4-1/8"

Inside Panel: Basic White 5-1/4" x 4"

Pine Branch Dies: Old Olive 3" x 2" (cut 3) 

Circle Diecut:  Nature's Sweetness DSP 3-1/2" x 3-1/2" 

Card Front Panels: Plaid Traditions of Christmas 5-3/8" x 2" (cut 2)

Card Front Panels: Red Polka Dots Traditions of Christmas 5-3/8" x 1-1/8" (cut 2)









Monday, August 25, 2025

Product of the Month Program Replaces Sale-A-Bration


Something amazing is in the works! After months of planning (and years of discussion!), Stampin’ Up! is rolling out a brand-new promotion: the Product of the Month! As with Sale-A-Bration, this promotion incentivizes reaching a purchasing threshold—and that can mean additional sales for you! 


The Product of the Month is a GREAT deal! Here’s how it works: with a spend of $75 USD, you will be able to unlock the Product of the Month and purchase it for only $5 USD. Please note: customers will only be eligible for one of each Product of the Month offering.


These will be unique, exclusive products like Designer Series Paper, stamp sets, and more. When does it start? December! This gives you plenty of time to plan and strategize how you will use this new promotion to build your business. 

https://su-media.s3.amazonaws.com/media/weekly-updates/2025/PRODUCT_OF_THE_MONTH_Q%26A_NA-en.pdf

Three New Kits Available

https://www.stampinup.com/categories/shop-products/other-products/kits-collection



Sunday, August 24, 2025

Pop Out Tri-Fold

 I have another fun fold for you this week! This is pretty easy to make too. I've used the Florals in Bloom patterned paper and Strawberry Slush cardstock. Video and PDF tutorial are found below. Enjoy:)





PDF Tutorial HERE



Friday, August 22, 2025

Product Changes

 

New and Improved Stamp and Die Packaging

As part of our transition away from cling stamps, we’re excited to introduce updated packaging for stamps and dies! Because photopolymer stamps are thinner, we’re able to offer sleeker, slimmer packaging that saves space. Both stamps and dies will now come in the same size and style of packaging, making it easier than ever to store bundles and coordinating products together. The new packaging is similar to our current die packaging—durable, clear plastic envelopes—but with an exciting improvement: Die packaging will now feature printed artwork for quick and easy identification! Stamp packaging will continue to display artwork as well.

Stampin’ Write Markers
We have also decided to discontinue Stampin’ Write Markers. With the growing popularity of Stampin’ Blends, we’ve seen a steady decline in sales of Stampin’ Write Markers. One of the primary techniques unique to Stampin’ Write Markers is coloring directly on cling stamps—a technique that will become less relevant as we transition away from cling.

I'm here to answer any questions you may have and provide personalized support.


  • Although cling stamps are being phased out, great designs and stamping experiences will continue with photopolymer options.

  • I want to encourage those of you who love cling stamps or Stampin’ Write Markers to grab your favorites while supplies last.

  • The new packaging is a space-saving, organizing-friendly update that makes it easier to store stamps and dies together. New packaging measures 5-5/8" x 9"

  • Stamps and dies will now come in the same size and style of packaging, making it easy to store bundles and coordinating products together.

  • Packaging is clear with an insert that displays stamp or die artwork for quick and easy identification—yes, both stamp and die packaging will now show artwork!

  • Larger packaging dimensions allow us to showcase more stamp artwork at 100% on the insert. Sleek, slim design will help you store more in less space.

  • Envelope closure includes a tuck-in flap for quick and easy opening and closing. Packaging is sized to fit a variety of organization systems.

  • Die packaging will now include printed artwork for quick and easy identification, and stamp packaging will continue to show artwork as well.

  • All new stamps and dies starting with November Online Exclusives will come in the new packaging.

  • Photopolymer stamps released prior to November will transition to the new packaging with a rolling change. During this time, you may receive some stamps in old packaging and some in new. Transition will vary across markets based on inventory levels.





Q: Will you offer empty packaging so I can transfer my current photopolymer stamps and dies to the new packaging?

A: Yes. Empty Stamp & Die Organizers (167772) will be available in packs of 10 as part of the November 2025 Online Exclusives starting on November
Stamp & Die Organizers (167772)
* $16
* 10-pack
* 5-5/8" x 9"


Q: Will bundled stamps and dies come in the same package?

A: No. Bundled stamps and dies will come in separate packages, but their packages are the same size and style, making it easier for you to store them together.


Q: How will hybrid embossing folders be packaged?

A: Hybrid embossing folders will still include the embossing folder and coordinating die packaged together in a basic cello bag. No changes are being made to the embossing folder packaging. The die portion, however, will come in the new die packaging with printed artwork. In rare cases, due to the size or shape of certain dies, slightly larger packaging may be used.


Q: Will embossing folders come in new packaging?

A: No. Embossing folder packaging is not changing at this time.


Q: Will I still be able to order the Standard Stamp Cases (119105)?

A: Yes! We plan to continue offering this product and will evaluate its availability as part of our regular product lifecycle reviews.


Q: Can I use the new Stamp & Die Organizers (167772) to store other Stampin’ Up! products?

A: Absolutely! They’re a great space-saving solution for storing a variety of crafting essentials—embellishments, ephemera packs, and more!



Sunday, August 17, 2025

Front Panel Bookmark Card

This is a quick and easy bookmark card. I hope you'll give it a try! People love to receive them! I'm planning to make several to sell at our church charity fundraiser this fall. You can have such fun with these cards, switch up the patterned paper, add some bling if you like and you will have an entirely different look!

 Free PDF Tutorial





Monday, August 4, 2025

HIdden Gate Fold

  What a great fun fold!Check out the photos and the video to learn how to make it!

PDF tutorial 







Saturday, August 2, 2025

Sunflower Color Explosion!

Tada! Introducing the NEW Sunflower 3D Embossing Folder! Offered in the latest Online Exclusives release, this is a must have and offers such a big bang for your buck at just $12. 

Notes & Tips:

  • Emboss on Two Tone paper
  • Emboss on patterned paper (Full of Life, Wildly Flowering, Country Lace, or Beautiful Bokah)
  • Use watercolor pencils, black journaling pen, or white gel pens to add amazing detail
  • Use watercolor pencils and Wink of Stella to add detail
  • "Faux" heat embossing with Everyday Elegance DSP
  • Emb. Folder size 6" x 8." You can place two 4" x 5-1/4" pieces of cardstock in the embossing folder at one time.
  • You may want to invest in some ink refills if you plan on making several of these.

Two of my FAVS!!
Left: Petunia Pop cardstock wtih Melon Mambo, Pumpkin Pie, and a bit of Berry Burst inks.
Right: Coastal Cabana cardstock with Lost Lagoon, Azure Afternoon and a bit of Pretty Peacock inks

Everyday Life DSP  with trawberry Slush, Timid Tiger inks


Debossed Side: Emboss Petal Pink cardstock. Swipe with inkpads: Strawberry Slush, Peach Pie, Poppy Parade

Debossed Side: Embossed Season of El;egance DSP. Swipe with inkpads: Timid Tiger, Calypso, Coral.

 These samples were all colored with Stampin' Blends and just a bit of swiping with an ink pad.

Embossed Side. Stampin' Blends: Petunia Pop, Peach Pie, Lemon Lolly, Daffodil Delight, Pecan Pie, Mossy Meadow, Soft Sea Foam. White Gel Pen, Black Stampin’ Journaling Pen were used for accents. Whisper White, Peach Pie, Mossy Meadow, Soft Sea Foam cardstock. Unbounded Love Bundle.

Embossed Side on White cardstock. Stampin Blends: Daffodil Delight, Crushed Curry, Granny Apple Green. Wink of Stella over all. Sponge dauber centers with Pecan Pie and Early Espresso.


Debossed Side: Color Lemon Lolly cardstock with Stampin' Blends: Granny Apple Green, Daffodil Delight, Crushed Curry, Bronze, Cajun Craze. Swipe Early Espresso inkpad over all.  

Captivating Color Combinations:


Cardstock/Patterned Paper

Inks

Petunia Pop

Berry Burst, Melon Mambo, Pumpkin Pie

Coastal Cabana

Lost Lagoon, Pretty Peacock, Azure Afternoon

Petal Pink

Poppy Parade, Strawberry Slush, Peach Pie, Cajun Craze

Petal Pink

Peach Pie, Strawberry Slush & Poppy Parade

Cloud Cover

Misty Moonlight & Night of Navy

Night of Navy

White Craft

Daffodil Delight

Peach Pie, Calypso Coral, Timid Tiger, Cajun Craze

Cloud Cover

Pool Party, Coastal Cabana

Full of Life DSP

Strawberry Slush, Melon Mambo

Season Elegance DSP (beige pattern)

Timid Tiger, Calypso Coral (wipe w/ cloth afterwards)

Full of Life DSP

Petunia Pop, Highland Heather, Berry Burst





Tuesday, July 29, 2025

INColor SALE

 


From August 5–31, select products that feature the new 2025–2027 In Colors™ are 15% off! Now’s the perfect time to save on your favorite new In Colors and refresh your craft stash—add some Secret Sea to your cards or Timid Tiger to your scrapbooking pages.

This is a great opportunity to purchase new In Color products at a discount, so grab products you love—like ink, two-tone cardstock, and Designer Series Paper—and get everything you need to create projects that showcase Stampin’ Up!’s amazing color coordination!

Ready to shop the sale? Click Here to shop in my online store.




Mystery Stamping #5 SOLVED!

 


I used a fun card sketch for this weeks Mystery Stamping. Watch the video to see the mystery solved. Here is a link to the FREE PDF Tutorial.






PRODUCTS USED:

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

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

Elements of Text Stamp Set: https://www.stampinup.com/products/elements-of-text-cling-stamp-set-english?demoid=2109078

Textured Notes Stamp Set: https://www.stampinup.com/products/textured-notes-bundle-english?demoid=2109078

Lost Lagoon Cardstock: https://www.stampinup.com/products/card-stock-8-5-x-11-lost-lagoon?demoid=2109078

Secret Sea Cardstock: https://www.stampinup.com/products/secret-sea-8-1-2-x-11-cardstock?demoid=2109078

Basic White Cardstock: https://www.stampinup.com/products/basic-white-8-1-2-x-11-cardstock?demoid=2109078

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

Lost Lagoon Ink: https://www.stampinup.com/products/lost-lagoon-classic-stampin-pad?demoid=2109078

Secret Sea Ink: https://www.stampinup.com/products/secret-sea-classic-stampin-pad?demoid=2109078


Thursday, July 24, 2025

Mystery Stamping #5 CLUES

 


Here are the clues to next weeks Mystery #5 Stamping Event 

Clue #1 This is not a fun fold

Clue #2  5-1/2" x 8-1/2" score @4-1/4 (card base)

Clue #3  DSP 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" (vertical layer)

Clue #4  Cardstock: 3-1/2 x 4-3/4" (vertical layer)

Clue #5  DSP: 1-3/4" x 4-1/4" (horizontal layer)

Clue #6 Basic White: 2-1/2" x 3-3/4" (stamped layer)

Tuesday, July 22, 2025

Free Shipping!

 


Surprise! It’s time for FREE SHIPPING! July 23–25 you can shop and save on all qualifying orders of $75 or more. What a great way to stock up on all your favorite products from the catalog, Online Exclusives, kits, and more!

  • Free shipping is for three days only. Orders must be closed July 25.
  • Free shipping automatically applies to your cart after the qualifying amount has been met, which is $75 USD  (before tax).
  • Coupon codes and Stampin’ Rewards will lower your order’s retail amount. Orders must meet the qualifying amount to be eligible for free shipping

Monday, July 21, 2025

Inside Pocket Bookmark Card

Like any avid reader, I collect books and adore anything related to books! So it's no surprise that I have always enjoyed pretty bookmarks and have been making them for as long as I can remember. I smile thinking about my parents who grew up during the depression. They often used kleenex, an old envelope, or anything handy for their bookmarks. They fostered my love of reading at a very early age, so these bookmark cards are another way I honor them. By creating them with my own two hands, I'm not contributing to the glut of Chinese manufactured stuff we seem to be spending so much money on these days.

Make a bookmark card or two, or three... or lots and send them to friends and relative for a lovely way to let them know you are thinking of them. I've recently sent bookmark cards to my Great Nieces and now I'm going to send some to the ladies in my Bible Study. 

These two bookmark cards were made the ultra gorgeous Beautiful Gallery Designer Series Paper. The Spotlight on Nature dies provide all the additional embellishments needed for a beautiful card for a friend to cherish.

 Printable Tutorial Here: https://app.box.com/s/ieuo55fvda1kuy8s5nzrmm0d6ng8a9az



Products Used:

Gallery Blooms Stamp Set https://www.stampinup.com/products/gallery-blooms-photopolymer-stamp-set?demoid=2109078

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

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

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

Spotlight on Nature Dies  https://www.stampinup.com/products/spotlight-on-nature-dies?demoid=2109078

Secret Sea Cardstock  https://www.stampinup.com/products/secret-sea-8-1-2-x-11-cardstock?demoid=2109078

Lost Lagoon Cardstock  https://www.stampinup.com/products/card-stock-8-5-x-11-lost-lagoon?demoid=2109078

Very Vanilla Cardstock  https://www.stampinup.com/products/very-vanilla-8-1-2-x-11-cardstock?demoid=2109078



Wednesday, July 16, 2025

How to Refill Your Blender Pens and How to Use a Bow Maker

 Blender Pen Refill Process

2 teaspoons Glycerin
4 teaspoons Distilled Water
1/4 teaspoon Isopropyl, Denatured or Rubbing Alcohol

Mix all ingredients together and place them in a small glass container. You can pull out the tips of the pens with pliers or tweezers.

  • Put the tips of the pens in the solution and let them soak for about 5 minutes. Put the tips back into the blender pens and you’re good to go.

  • To make it last longer, take the blender pen apart and refill the fiber shaft.  Gently remove the tip with tweezers and set it aside. Next, use one of the methods below:

      • Tap the pen on your work surface a few times, and a white plastic-covered, fiber-filled tube should come out. If it won't come all the way out, gently drip bits of the Glycerin mixture into the pen shaft until no more mixture will go in.

      • Use an eye dropper to drip the mixture into the pen shaft

      • Use a veterinary syringe

  • You must use Distilled Water because it has no impurities.  Tap water will cause your pens to become moldy inside. 

  • Rubbing alcohol is a generic term that can be either denatured alcohol or isopropyl alcohol.

Click Here for Printable Document



Blender Pens are Perfect to use when coloring with inkpads or watercolor pencils!

# 102845 $14.00

https://www.stampinup.com/products/blender-pens?demoid=2109078

Dual-tipped pens filled with specialized solution for easier blending. Use with Basic White Cardstock or Shimmery White Cardstock and Classic Stampin’ Ink.
3 acid-free, xylene-free pens.

Tweezers for removing marker tips:

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Copic-Marker-TWZR-Markers-Tweezer/dp/B003AVO0KC/ref=pd_ci_mcx_pspc_dp_2_t_2



Refill brush tips for Stampin' Blends

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001N80PEY?amp=&amp=



How to use a Bow Maker 




Tuesday, July 15, 2025

Stampin' Class

 We had our monthly Stampin' Class today and it was such a joy to be with my stamping friends! I always have a good time with them:) We did it all: heat embossing, dry embossing, watercoloring, coloring with Stampin' Blends and we played with the new Metallic Rub-Ons. Those would be so pretty on Christmas cards!!  Stamp & Die Bundles as well as Patterned Papers listed above each photo are linked to my online store for ease in ordering.

The first two cards used the following supplies:

  • Stamp Sets: Framed Scenes Bundle, Special Moments
  • Cardstock and DSP: Basic White, Early Espresso, Crumb Cake, Woven Textures Designer Series Paper
  • Ink pads: Early Espresso, Black StazOn
  • Water Painter
  • Exposed Brick Embossing Folder
  • Watercolor Pencils
  • Water Painter
  • Stampin' Dimensionals
  • Self Adhesive Gems/Sequins
  • Metallic Textures Rub-Ons



The card below was created with these supplies:

  • Stamp Sets: Gallery Blooms Bundle, Go to Greetings (retired)
  • Beautiful MotifsDies
  • Paper: Basic Beige, Pecan Pie, Very Vanilla, Basic Black
  • Ink Pads: Basic Beige, Calypso Coral, Memento Tuxedo Black, VersaMark
  • Stampin' Blends
  • Pressed Flower Motifs
  • Linen Thread
  • Foam Adhesive Strips or Stampin' Dimensionals
  • Heat Tool
  • White Embossing Powder
  • Brick Wall Embossing Folder (retired)
  • Classic Label Punch (retired)

I colored my flowers with Calypso Coral Stampin' Blends, but one of the ladies used Poppy Parade and was a knockout!!

The collage card below was created with the following:












Monday, July 14, 2025

Mystery Stamping #4 SOLVED!

 The clues to this mystery were given on Thursday, and here is the solution! This fun fold is quick and easy! Instead of stamping images, I fussy cut flowers from the patterned paper, then used Stampin' Dimensionals to pop them up.  I love how it turned out! This card has a pocket for the sentiment, where you could also put a gift card. A link to the PDF tutorial and the video tutorial are below.



PDF Tutorial: https://app.box.com/s/cu4mheyqxn7weysfmsry0d5ygm71byau



Product Spotlight

 

The Need For Tweed Designer Series Paper

This DSP is amazing! Think of all the different projects you could use this paper with. Can you say 'Masculine'! Add timeless texture to your projects with the Need for Tweed 12" x 12" (30.5 x 30.5 cm) Designer Series Paper. Whether you’re crafting backgrounds or layering accents for card making or scrapbooking, these versatile patterns will add a refined style to any paper crafting project.


DETAILS
- 12 sheets: 3 each of 4 double-sided designs
- 12" x 12"
- Acid free
- Lignin free
- Colors: Basic Beige, Basic Black, Cherry Cobbler, Early Espresso, Old Olive, Pecan Pie

DESIGNER SERIES PAPER
- Can be used for card making, scrapbooking, and other paper crafts!
- Features exclusive designs by in-house Stampin’ Up! artists.
- Complements other Stampin’ Up! products and colors.

https://www.stampinup.com/products/need-for-tweed-12-x-12-30-5-x-30-5-cm-designer-series-paper?demoid=2109078







Saturday, July 12, 2025

Watercoloring Framed Scenes

 

All is right in my world, I'm in my craft room creating like crazy, and the dog is under my desk in her favorite hidey hole. She's the third Australian Sheppherd we've had and they've all been the most wonderful pets! Tesla is super smart, the other day, our UPS man told his trainee that she could read on a 5th grade level lol!
Here is one of my latest cards. I'm currently working on four cards. I'm getting ready for a class on Tuesday, and have another project in the works for a Mystery Stamping Event that I need to film for Monday. I love staying busy!

This card was made using the Framed Scenes bundle. The image was stamped in Black Stazon, and colored with watercolor pencils and a tiny paint brush. Cardstock colors are Basic White, Gray Granite and one layer of Nests of Winter Designer Series Paper. Another layer was dry embossed with the Exposed Brick Embossing Folder. The leaves were diecut with Beautiful Motifs dies. I stamped the first layer of Gray Granite, with the Elements of Texts stamp set.

Wednesday, July 9, 2025

Mystery Stamping #4

 


Here Are Your Clues #4

Materials

Any stamp set

Stylish Shapes Dies or approx. 2-1/2” Circle Punch

Coordinating Cardstock & Designer Series Paper (DSP)

Coordinating Ink Pads

Watercolor Pencils or Stampin' Blends to color stamped image if desired

Glue or Stampin' Seal


Preparation:

  • Cardstock: 8-1/2” x 5-1/2” score @ 2-1/2” and 6-1/2” (card base)

  • Basic White: 4-1/2” x 3-1/4” (sentiment insert)

  • Basic White: 2-3/4” x 2-3/4” (diecut or punched circle)

  • Basic White: approx 2” x 2” (stamped and diecut image)

  • DSP bold print: 2-1/4” x 5-1/4” (top fold layer)

  • DSP plainer print: 1-3/4” x 5-1/4” (bottom fold layer)

  • Scrap DSP: 1/2” or smaller x 4-1/2 (decorative strip on insert)

Come Back on Monday to Solve The Mystery!!