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Join me on Thursday, July 23 for a fun, in-person Metallic Magic Card Making Class where we'll create three beautiful handmade cards featuring dazzling foiled details and elegant techniques that are sure to make your cards shine. Whether - [Welcome July with New Crafty Fun!](https://theplaidpoodle.com/welcome-july-with-new-crafty-fun/) - Summer may be in full swing, but things are heating up in the craft room, too! July is packed with exciting new products, fresh inspiration, a brand-new Product of the Month, an amazing Christmas class, and even a brand-new way to become a Stampin' Up! demonstrator. Grab your favorite iced coffee, settle into your crafty - [Free Shipping, New Card Class & Product of the Month!](https://theplaidpoodle.com/free-shipping-new-card-class-product-of-the-month/) - June is bringing the deals and the creativity! Be sure to check out this month's FREE Shipping promotion, the June Product of the Month, and details for my upcoming card-making class. It's a great month to stock up, save, and make something beautiful. For 3 days only — June 11–13, enjoy FREE shipping on orders of $75 - [Easy Layered Thank You Card Tutorial with Embossing & Texture](https://theplaidpoodle.com/easy-layered-thank-you-card-tutorial-with-embossing-texture/) - There’s just something so satisfying about a card with lots of layers and texture—and this one checks all the boxes! Today’s project is a beautiful, dimensional design that combines an embossed background with softly distressed cardstock edges for that perfectly imperfect, handcrafted feel. The base of the card is brought to life using an embossing - [Bloom Boutique Card-Making Class](https://theplaidpoodle.com/bloom-boutique-card-making-class/) - I’m a little late sharing the class samples for my May Card-Making Class—but for a good reason! Bruce and I took a spur-of-the-moment trip with my sister and brother-in-law to visit the Ark Encounter in Williamstown, Kentucky. It was absolutely incredible to see a life-size Noah’s Ark and imagine what life aboard the ark may - [⏰ 24 Hours Only: 20% Off for National Scrapbooking Day!](https://theplaidpoodle.com/⏰-24-hours-only-20-off-for-national-scrapbooking-day/) - Get ready to celebrate National Scrapbooking Day tomorrow (May 2) with a one-day-only treat—20% off select memory keeping products! If you’re joining the Virtual Album Retreat and want to keep the creative momentum going, or you missed a few must-haves (or ran out of your favorite essentials), this is the perfect time to stock up. This special sale - [2x Rewards = Twice the Fun! ✨](https://theplaidpoodle.com/2x-rewards-twice-the-fun-✨/) - Have you heard the news? This is one you’re definitely going to want to take advantage of! For three days only (April 15–17), Stampin’ Up!® is offering DOUBLE Stampin’ Rewards on your orders. That means more rewards, more freebies, and even more creative fun headed your way. And here’s the best part…The rewards you earn - [April News!](https://theplaidpoodle.com/april-news/) - Happy Monday! I hope you had a wonderful Easter weekend. We attended church with some of our favorite people—our son and his family—followed by a traditional holiday meal. The weather even cooperated for a fun Easter egg hunt. I still can’t believe how quickly hundreds of eggs disappeared! Stamp-a-Stack Card-Making Class Today is the last - [Sneak Peek - Stamp-a-Stack Card Class!](https://theplaidpoodle.com/sneak-peek-stamp-a-stack-card-class/) - Hi there! I’m so excited to give you a sneak peek at the card designs you’ll be creating at my April 9th Stamp-a-Stack Card-Making Class—and they are so fun! At this class, you’ll make two of each of three beautiful designs, for a total of 6 handmade cards (with envelopes!)—perfect for wowing your family and - [Make a St. Patrick's Day Rainbow Treat Basket](https://theplaidpoodle.com/make-a-st-patricks-day-rainbow-treat-basket/) - Do you celebrate St. Patrick's Day? Isn't there a saying that everyone is Irish on St. Patrick's Day? Because I'm always looking for something to celebrate I decided to do something for the luck of the Irish this week! Nothing says, "Irish" like a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow as well - [Stamp-a-Stack Card Class – Let’s Make 8 Cards!](https://theplaidpoodle.com/stamp-a-stack-card-class-lets-make-8-cards/) - My next in-person card-making class is coming up, and this one is extra fun—it’s a Stamp-a-Stack! 🎉 In this class, you’ll create 6 beautiful handmade cards—two each of three different designs—so you’ll leave with a ready-to-go stash for all your upcoming spring celebrations and events. There’s nothing better than having a stack of handmade cards - [CARD CLASS IS SOLD OUT!](https://theplaidpoodle.com/card-class-is-sold-out/) - Registration for the February Birthday Card Class is officially closed and all spots are filled (thank you!!), but don’t worry… more crafty fun is on the way. Stay tuned for details about my next in-person class—I can’t wait to create with you soon! 💕✂️ - [Make a Simply Beautiful Fun-Fold Card](https://theplaidpoodle.com/make-a-simply-beautiful-fun-fold-card/) - Say hello to an easy Z-fold card with big wow-factor! ✨ I used the new Simply Beautiful bundle paired with the Lovely & Beautiful Specialty Designer Series Paper, and let me just say—this combo does all the heavy lifting. The Z-fold design adds instant interest while still keeping things simple. To finish it off, I - [In-Person Card Classes are Back!](https://theplaidpoodle.com/in-person-card-classes-are-back/) - I’m so excited to share that my in-person card making classes are back! 🎉There’s nothing I love more than gathering around a table, creating together, and enjoying a little crafty time with friends. To kick things off, I’m hosting a Birthday Card Class on February 26—because let’s be honest, we always need birthday cards! In - [New Year, New Craft: Spring Catalog, Online Exclusives, Kits, & Bonus Days!](https://theplaidpoodle.com/new-year-new-craft-spring-catalog-online-exclusives-kits-bonus-days/) - January is here, and you know what that means… fresh inspiration and so many fun new products to play with! ✨ We’ve got brand-new Online Exclusives, gorgeous new suites, new bundles plus new kits! 👉 Click here to shop all the January launches! And if that’s not enough to get your creative wheels turning, the - [A Go-To Card Sketch You’ll Use Again and Again](https://theplaidpoodle.com/a-go-to-card-sketch-youll-use-again-and-again/) - If you’re ever stuck at your craft table wondering what should I make today?—this card design is your answer. It’s one of those dependable, go-to sketches that works for any occasion and can be easily customized with the supplies you already have on hand. Keep reading to the end for a FREE project sheet with - [Free Shipping on Crafts Starts December 10!](https://theplaidpoodle.com/free-shipping-on-crafts-starts-december-10/) - If you’ve been waiting for the perfect moment to stock up on your favorite paper crafting supplies, the time has officially arrived! Stampin’ Up! is offering FREE SHIPPING on orders of $75 or more beginning December 10—and the deal lasts for three fabulous days! 🎉✨ This limited-time promotion is a wonderful opportunity to grab the - [Introducing Product of the Month!](https://theplaidpoodle.com/introducing-product-of-the-month/) - Snag this brand-new, EXCLUSIVE True Blue Florals 12" x 12" designer series paper for just $5 with your $75 order—but only while supplies last! Click for details. Here’s how to grab your $5 Product of the Month: Log in to your Stampin’ Up! account and make sure you’re shopping with Leslie Benson. No account yet? - [🎉 Stampin’ Up!’s First-Ever Black Friday Sale Starts Tomorrow!](https://theplaidpoodle.com/🎉-stampin-ups-first-ever-black-friday-sale-starts-tomorrow/) - Crafty friends, get ready—this is BIG! For the very first time, Stampin’ Up! is hosting a Black Friday Sale, and the savings are too good to miss. Starting tomorrow, November 25th, you can save up to 40% on select crafting essentials. Whether you're stocking up on favorites or trying something new, this is the perfect - [Impossible to Resist: The Emboss Resist Technique](https://theplaidpoodle.com/impossible-to-resist-the-emboss-resist-technique/) - If you’re looking for a card-making technique that’s both simple and stunning, emboss resist is one you’re going to adore! This classic method delivers a beautiful effect every single time — and once you try it, you’ll find yourself reaching for it again and again. The process is pure magic. After heat embossing your stamped - [🎃 Make a Spooky Halloween Fun-Fold Card + Free Project Sheet!](https://theplaidpoodle.com/🎃-make-a-spooky-halloween-fun-fold-card-free-project-sheet/) - t’s that spooky-cute time of year again, and I have a fun-fold Halloween card that’s sure to cast a crafty spell on your friends and family! This card features a clever fold, a mix of bold colors, and the most adorable little hippo from the Spooky Sweet Specialty Designer Series Paper. If you love a - [Save BIG on the Best Crafting Kit!](https://theplaidpoodle.com/save-big-on-the-best-crafting-kit/) - Crafting is always better with friends—and Stampin’ Up! is one of the largest papercrafting communities in the world! When you join as a demonstrator, you’re not just signing up for discounts and perks (though there are plenty!). You’re also stepping into an inspiring, creative community where friendships, learning, and fun are at the heart of - [Stampers, Get Ready! Huge Sale Plus a Free Online Gathering](https://theplaidpoodle.com/stampers-get-ready-huge-sale-plus-a-free-online-gathering/) - Mark your calendars because September and October are packed with stamping fun! 🎉 24-Hour Stamp Sale – September 18For one day only, you can save 15% on stamp sets and essential stamping tools. Stock up on must-haves like acrylic blocks, the Stampin’ Shammy, Stampin’ Mist, brayers, and more. This is the perfect chance to grab - [Limited Time: Free Shipping on All Your Paper Crafting Favorites!](https://theplaidpoodle.com/limited-time-free-shipping-on-all-your-paper-crafting-favorites/) - Calling all paper crafters! Stampers, scrapbookers, card makers—this one’s for you. For a limited time only, you can enjoy FREE SHIPPING on your favorite Stampin’ Up! products—but only for the next 3 days! Whether you’ve been eyeing a sweet new stamp set, need to restock your go-to adhesives, or want to grab a fun crafting - [Faux Enamel Dots: Easy Card Embellishments You Can Make](https://theplaidpoodle.com/faux-enamel-dots-easy-card-embellishments-you-can-make/) - Sometimes starting with a blank card can feel a bit overwhelming—but that’s where card sketches come in handy! The card I’m sharing today was inspired by a simple sketch featuring three small embellishments. Be sure to scroll to the bottom of the post to download the free project sheet and try it yourself! Here is - [A New Month & New Stampin' Up! Exclusives!](https://theplaidpoodle.com/a-new-month-new-stampin-up-exclusives/) - Hello, crafty friends! It’s a brand-new month, and that means brand-new Online Exclusive products from Stampin’ Up! Keep cool this July by staying inside and crafting with the sweetest new stamps, suites, and kits—available only online! Whether you're looking to freshen up your supplies or spark some new inspiration, these exclusive goodies are just the thing. Take a - [A Little Life Update](https://theplaidpoodle.com/a-little-life-update/) - Hello, sweet friends— I wanted to share a quick update with you. As many of you know, I’m currently in a season of caregiving for my mother, and it’s requiring more of my time and energy than usual. Because of this, I’m putting all in-person card classes on hold for the time being. My hope - [JUNE CARD CLASSES CANCELED](https://theplaidpoodle.com/june-card-classes-canceled/) - I’m so sorry to share that I need to cancel my June in-person card-making classes. A family health matter has come up and is requiring more of my time and attention than I had anticipated. I truly appreciate your understanding and support during this time, and I look forward to getting back to crafting together - [It’s Here—The New Annual Catalog is LIVE! 🎉](https://theplaidpoodle.com/its-here-the-new-annual-catalog-is-live-🎉/) - Happy new catalog day, friends! The brand-new Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalog is officially live, and it’s packed with fresh inspiration, gorgeous new products, and creative possibilities for every kind of crafter. Whether you're looking to refresh your ink collection, add some stunning new stamps to your stash, or just want to browse all the beautiful - [Floral Wings Easter Basket](https://theplaidpoodle.com/floral-wings-easter-basket/) - Easter Basket tutorial using the Stampin' Up! Floral Wings stamp set, Designer Series Paper and card stock. - [Grateful Bunch Basket](https://theplaidpoodle.com/grateful-bunch-basket/) - Paper-crafted basket made with Stampin' Up! Curvy Keepsake Box Framelits and the Grateful Bunch stamp set. - [🎉 May Card-Making Classes Are Here — Featuring Brand New Goodies! 🎉](https://theplaidpoodle.com/🎉-may-card-making-classes-are-here-featuring-brand-new-goodies-🎉/) - I’m excited to announce my May in-person Card-Making Classes — and this month is extra special! We’ll be creating four gorgeous multilayer cards featuring brand-new stamps, bundles, and designer paper from Stampin’ Up! 🥳 Your exclusive card-making kit will include everything you need — pre-cut pieces, fun embellishments, card inserts, and envelopes. Plus, we’re making a super cute fun-fold - [How to Celebrate National Scrapbooking Day? With Double Stampin’ Up! Rewards!](https://theplaidpoodle.com/how-to-celebrate-national-scrapbooking-day-with-double-stampin-up-rewards/) - 🎉 It’s time to party, paper crafters! 🎉 Stampin’ Up! is throwing a big celebration for National Scrapbooking Day—and you're invited! For TWO DAYS ONLY (May 2–3), you’ll earn DOUBLE REWARDS on all your crafty purchases! 🛍️✨ Yep, that’s right—2x the rewards on everything (not just scrapbooking stuff)! So whether you're grabbing stamps, paper, ink, - [Ready to Save More on Crafting?](https://theplaidpoodle.com/ready-to-save-more-on-crafting/) - I'VE GOT SOME GOOD NEWS FOR TAX DAY!!! Starting April 15th, every order over $20 you place will earn you 10% in rewards! Here’s how it works: To earn rewards you must have an account on my online store. Create your account here now: https://tinyurl.com/pc4y79wn To earn rewards you must opt in to the program. - [FREE Shipping + Up to 75% Off? Let’s Go, Crafty Friend!](https://theplaidpoodle.com/free-shipping-up-to-75-off-lets-go-crafty-friend/) - Hey crafty friend — BIG news! 🎉 🚚 FREE SHIPPING on orders of $75 or more starts tomorrow, Wednesday, April 23rd! Snag your favorite paper crafting goodies — no shipping fees, just crafty fun. 🎉 Plus, don’t miss out on Stampin' Rewards — earn free rewards while you shop! Not sure what they are? Learn more here! ✨ Bonus for Paper Pumpkin - [Easy Tips for Card Making With Scraps](https://theplaidpoodle.com/easy-tips-for-card-making-with-scraps/) - If you're anything like me, you can't bear to throw away even the tiniest scrap of pretty paper. Those little bits and pieces from past projects pile up fast! But guess what? They’re gold for card-making. I had some leftover pieces from the Lily Pond 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper, so today I’m sharing - [How to Make a Fun Popcorn Box Valentine Treat Holder](https://theplaidpoodle.com/how-to-make-a-fun-popcorn-box-valentine-treat-holder/) - Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to spread a little extra love, and what better way than with a creative, budget-friendly treat holder? I recently found a package of six adorable popcorn box-shaped treat holders at a big box store, and I knew they’d be perfect for a special Valentine’s surprise! I filled each box - [How to Use a Sketch to Make a Unique Handmade Card](https://theplaidpoodle.com/how-to-use-a-sketch-to-make-a-unique-handmade-card/) - Making handmade cards with a sketch is a fun and creative way to express yourself! You start with a simple drawing, and then add color, texture, and little details to transform it into something uniquely yours. As a result, each card becomes a one-of-a-kind piece that’s perfect for any occasion. Here’s the sketch I used - [Make Quick & Elegant Birthday Cards with Wildflower Birthday Paper](https://theplaidpoodle.com/make-quick-elegant-birthday-cards-with-wildflower-birthday-paper/) - If you're looking for a fast and elegant way to create stunning birthday cards, look no further than the Wildflower Birthday 12" x 12" Specialty Designer Series Paper! I had a blast making a card during today’s livestream, and I can't wait to share how this beautiful paper makes crafting a breeze. This paper is - [It’s Time for the Best Sale of the Year—Sale-a-Bration is Here!](https://theplaidpoodle.com/its-time-for-the-best-sale-of-the-year-sale-a-bration-is-here/) - Happy New Year, crafters! It’s the perfect time to kick off 2025 with fresh inspiration and exciting new products. I'm thrilled to announce that Sale-a-Bration is back, and it’s bigger and better than ever! This is your chance to stock up on the latest card-making, scrapbooking, and kit products from Stampin' Up!, and earn exclusive - [A Stunning Valentine's Day Card With The Marbled Elegance Suite](https://theplaidpoodle.com/a-stunning-valentines-day-card-with-the-marbled-elegance-suite/) - Valentine's Day is just around the corner, and what better way to show you care than with a handmade card? Using the Marbled Elegance Suite from Stampin’ Up!, you can create a unique and beautiful card that will steal hearts. Let’s dive in and make something special! Step 1: Create Your BackgroundStart by adding a - [Happy New Year!](https://theplaidpoodle.com/happy-new-year/) - Happy New Year!2024 was such a fantastic year for card making, and this Year in Review collage is a perfect reflection of all the fun we had. I just want to take a moment to say a huge thank you for being part of my paper crafting community this past year. Your support means so much - [Free Shipping Starts Today: What’s On Your List?](https://theplaidpoodle.com/free-shipping-starts-today-whats-on-your-list/) - Get ready to shop and save—FREE SHIPPING starts today! 🎁 From December 9th through December 11th, enjoy free shipping on orders of $75 or more. It’s the perfect time to stock up on your favorite products—catalog items, Online Exclusives, kits, and more! Don’t miss this chance to check off your wish list. And don’t forget - [Last Chance Deals & New Designer Series Paper!](https://theplaidpoodle.com/last-chance-deals-new-designer-series-paper/) - It’s that time of year when some of your favorite seasonal products are on their way out—once they’re gone, they’re gone! Don’t miss your chance to snag something special from the Last Chance List! Some items are on deep discounts, so grab your favorites before they disappear. Don’t wait—shop now and save big! In addition to today’s exciting - [How to Make a Mini Pocket Envelope for Gift Cards](https://theplaidpoodle.com/how-to-make-a-mini-pocket-envelope-for-gift-cards/) - Looking for a fun and creative way to gift small items? Why not make a Mini Pocket Envelope with multiple compartments, perfect for holding gift cards, sweets, and little tags or bookmarks? This simple but charming DIY project is sure to add a personal touch to any gift-giving occasion! I started with the Take a - [Exciting New Stampin' Up! Products Launching November 5th!](https://theplaidpoodle.com/exciting-new-stampin-up-products-launching-november-5th/) - Hey, crafty friends! 🎉 I’ve got some thrilling news for you! Tomorrow marks the release of two stunning new suites, five fabulous stamp and die bundles, and some adorable stand-alone stamp sets from Stampin' Up! If you’re looking to elevate your crafting game, you won’t want to miss this! What’s New? These new products are - [How to Save on Stamp Sets During the 3-Day Sale & Christmas Card Making Fun!](https://theplaidpoodle.com/how-to-save-on-stamp-sets-during-the-3-day-sale-christmas-card-making-fun/) - Woohoo! 🎉 The 3-Day Stamp Sale starts today! Enjoy a 15% discount on any of the Annual Catalog Stamp Sets. This sale only happens once a year, and it’s for three days only—ending on Wednesday, October 9! Don’t miss out! Click on the stamp sale image to check out all the awesome sets! Also, just - [How to Make a Snowy Wonder Halloween Card!](https://theplaidpoodle.com/how-to-make-a-snowy-wonder-halloween-card/) - Here's another card from my "Think Outside the Box" series. I designed this Halloween card using the Snowy Wonder stamp set and die bundle from Stampin' Up! While this bundle is intended for Christmas and winter card-making projects, in the video below, I demonstrate how to use elements from the bundle to create a Halloween - [Unique Ideas for Crafting Autumn-Themed Cards That Stand Out](https://theplaidpoodle.com/unique-ideas-for-crafting-autumn-themed-cards-that-stand-out/) - Making a handmade autumn-themed card is easy with paper crafting supplies you already own. Nothing says, "fall is here" better than a pumpkin. I created this card using the rectangular-shaped Countryside Corners Dies from Stampin' Up! Product List Iconic Imagery Bundle (English) Iconic Imagery Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) Iconic Imagery Dies Sketched Plaid Cling Stamp - [Mystery Boxes Are Available Today!](https://theplaidpoodle.com/mystery-boxes-are-available-today/) - What is a BOGO Mystery Box? A Mystery Box is FREE when you place your order with me using the Mystery Box Host Code NCQVTAFR. All boxes are filled with retired Stampin’ Up! products like stamps, dies, paper, accessories, and more! I have a personal goal with Stampin’ Up! that I want to achieve and the - [How to Make a Fun Pumpkin Spice Card for Fall Celebrations](https://theplaidpoodle.com/how-to-make-a-fun-pumpkin-spice-card-for-fall-celebrations/) - As the air turns crisp and the leaves start to change, it can only mean one thing—pumpkin spice latte season is back! There's something so cozy and comforting about the flavors and colors of fall, and it’s the perfect time to let that autumnal inspiration spill over into your crafting. If you love pumpkin spice - [New Season, New Holiday Catalog!](https://theplaidpoodle.com/new-season-new-holiday-catalog/) - Labor Day has passed and it's go time! 🍂 Fall is officially in full swing, and with it comes the Stampin' Up! Holiday Mini Catalog which goes live today! Click on the catalog image below to view the virtual catalog, or visit my online store here to see all things new! In addition to the holiday products, Stampin' Up! - [New Scrapbook Products Are Almost Here!](https://theplaidpoodle.com/new-scrapbook-products-are-almost-here/) - Stampin' Up! is introducing a brand-new line of scrapbooking products! These products are so fresh and numerous, they have their own virtual brochure. Click on the brochure image below to explore all the new memory-keeping goodies available. These products debut in the Stampin’ Up! online store on September 4th, and will only be available while supplies last. If - [Introducing My Card-Making Socials!](https://theplaidpoodle.com/introducing-my-card-making-socials/) - I’m excited to introduce my new card-making socials, where we go beyond just a class—it’s a welcoming community! In these gatherings, I teach a variety of paper crafting techniques in a relaxing and supportive environment. Whether you’re a beginner or an avid crafter, you’ll find this is the perfect place to unwind, escape the stresses - [My Summer Sabbatical Update & BIG August Discounts!](https://theplaidpoodle.com/my-summer-sabbatical-update-big-august-discounts/) - Hello Creative Friends! I hope this post finds you staying cool and in the midst of wonderful crafting projects! As we enter a new month, I'm thrilled to share some exciting promotions and offers that will help you save on your favorite Stampin' Up! products. Let's dive into the details! via GIPHY 1. My Summer - [Learn How to Make a Greeting Card using the Double or Triple Layer Technique!](https://theplaidpoodle.com/learn-how-to-make-a-greeting-card-using-the-double-or-triple-layer-technique/) - via GIPHY I guess you can teach an old dog new tricks! I've been paper-crafting for more years than I can count and, although the double and triple layer card-making technique has been around for awhile, today was the first time I tried my hand at it. I used a 5-1/2" x 4-1/4" piece of - [Embracing Summer Adventures: A New Chapter for our Paper Crafting Classes](https://theplaidpoodle.com/embracing-summer-adventures-a-new-chapter-for-our-paper-crafting-classes/) - Hello, dear crafting friends! How's your summer going? My summer is packed with travel plans and fun family activities. While I am thrilled about these adventures, they also mean I need to take a short break from holding my in-person paper crafting classes. But don't worry—exciting things are on the horizon! Exciting Online Classes Ahead! - [Mini Treat Bags with the Delicate Wings Paper Pumpkin Kit!](https://theplaidpoodle.com/mini-treat-bags-with-the-delicate-wings-paper-pumpkin-kit/) - I'm always on the lookout for party favors for my card class guests. When the April Delicate Wings Paper Pumpkin Kit arrived, I knew the gold-embossed card bases would be perfect for mini treat bags. It was a fortunate coincidence that the original card base fold worked perfectly with this design. I've created a project - [In My Scrapbook Era](https://theplaidpoodle.com/in-my-scrapbook-era/) - Throughout the month of May, I've been sharing fun memory-keeping projects during my weekly livestreams. Last week I shared my process for creating a simple, one page layout. You can find all the details in the post linked here. In this week's livestream, I demonstrated my process for creating this traditional double-page scrapbook layout using - [Let's Make a Simple One-Page Scrapbook Layout](https://theplaidpoodle.com/lets-make-a-simple-one-page-scrapbook-layout/) - In the digital age, where every moment is captured on smartphones and stored in clouds, there's something undeniably special about preserving memories through tangible means. Scrapbooking offers a fun way to preserve precious moments and share our memories. Today, I'm excited to share a one-page scrapbook layout I made using a past Paper Pumpkin card - [How to Make a Tri-Fold Fun-Fold Card](https://theplaidpoodle.com/how-to-make-a-tri-fold-fun-fold-card/) - Throughout April, I've been sharing various fun-fold card designs with you. I hope you've enjoyed this series and perhaps even tried crafting some yourself. The first card I introduced, and probably my personal favorite from the collection, is the Angled Gatefold Card. I utilized products from the upcoming Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog to craft this - [How to Make a Rocking Card](https://theplaidpoodle.com/how-to-make-a-rocking-card/) - I'm rolling in to rock your world today by showing you how to make a rocking card! I'm eager to spotlight some of the retiring Stampin' Up! products before they disappear for good. For today's project, I incorporated the retiring Les Shoppes Designer Series Paper and the Daring Details Stamp Set. I fussy-cut the shop - [How to Make a Fun Fold Window All-Occasion Card](https://theplaidpoodle.com/how-to-make-a-fun-fold-window-all-occasion-card/) - Today's project recipe is a fun-fold window card. I used the Little Monkey Bundle to create my take on this fun-fold. The monkey die-cut on the card has a slight wiggle because I used a Mini Action Wobble to adhere it, adding a playful touch. (You can find a link to the Mini Action Wobbles HERE.) But - [Make an Angled Gatefold Card](https://theplaidpoodle.com/make-an-angled-gatefold-card/) - During April, I'll be demonstrating how to create various fun-fold cards in my Monday Mini Livestream classes. This week, we crafted an angled gatefold card using soon-to-be released products in tandem with the retiring Charming Sentiments stamp set. When you slip off the belly band and open the card, it reveals this delightful design. Although - [Make a Loaded Envelope](https://theplaidpoodle.com/make-a-loaded-envelope/) - I wanted to bring a special gift to my teammates attending the recent Stampin' Up! OnStage convention, and this loaded envelope project is what I decided on. I found the pattern from fellow Stampin' Up! Demonstrator Diane Evans. The envelopes are straightforward to assemble using a 12" x 12" piece of Designer Series Paper and - [Make a Hooray for Surprises Interactive Card](https://theplaidpoodle.com/make-a-friendship-card-using-ink-blending-stencils-2-2-2-2/) - Throughout February, I've been hosting virtual Monday Mini Card Classes, where I share fun and interactive cards. Catch up on the replays of this interactive card series by visiting: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePlaidPoodle/playlists This week I demonstrated a card using the Hooray for Surprises Bundle from Stampin' Up! The dies from the Hooray for Surprises Bundle create perforated - [Make a Bright Skies Interactive Slider Card](https://theplaidpoodle.com/make-a-friendship-card-using-ink-blending-stencils-2-2-2/) - If you've been following me for a bit you may know that I've been sharing various techniques for crafting interactive cards. In today's livestream, I showcased a slider card using the Bright Skies Bundle from Stampin' Up! However, feel free to replicate this card using this easy technique with any crafting products you may already - [Make an Interactive Easter Card](https://theplaidpoodle.com/make-a-friendship-card-using-ink-blending-stencils-2-2/) - Welcome to the first Monday of February, marking the beginning of a new theme for my Monday Mini Card-Making Livestreams! Throughout this month, I'll be demonstrating various techniques for crafting interactive cards. In today's livestream, I showcased an Easter card featuring the adorable Easter Bunny stamp set and Bunny Punch from Stampin' Up! However, feel - [Make a Thank-You Card using Ink-Blending with Embossing Folders](https://theplaidpoodle.com/make-a-friendship-card-using-ink-blending-stencils-2/) - Today marks the conclusion of my series on ink-blending techniques! Throughout my free Monday Mini Papercrafting Classes, I've shared various methods involving ink-blending. We started the series with an emboss/resist technique, followed by a masking technique, and last week, I shared how to ink-blend with stencils. Today I shared how to ink-blend with embossing folders. - [Make a Friendship Card using Ink-Blending & Stencils](https://theplaidpoodle.com/make-a-friendship-card-using-ink-blending-stencils/) - I’m thrilled to share one of my all-time favorite ink-blending techniques with you! Today, during my free Monday Mini Papercrafting Class I demonstrated how to use ink-blending with stencils. Here is the card we made during class using the technique. I even included some ink-blending on the inside of the card. It's just a simple - [How to Use Masks for Flawless Ink-Blending](https://theplaidpoodle.com/how-to-use-masks-for-flawless-ink-blending/) - I’m thrilled to share one of my all-time favorite ink-blending techniques with you! Today, during my free Monday Mini Papercrafting Class I demonstrated how to use ink-blending with masks. It's a simple card design and perfect for beginning card makers! Here is the card we made during class using the technique. You may watch the - [Monday Mini Papercrafting Classes are Here!](https://theplaidpoodle.com/monday-mini-papercrafting-classes-are-here/) - I'm excited to start something special, and I'd love for you to join me! I'll be live on Facebook and YouTube every Monday morning at 10 am CT. Today was the premiere episode of Monday Mini Papercrafting Class. These free weekly sessions will highlight various card-making and papercrafting techniques. This January, I'm particularly thrilled to - [Sale-a-Bration is Back!](https://theplaidpoodle.com/sale-a-bration-is-back/) - January marks the launch of the new Stampin' Up! Spring Mini Catalog! Packed with fresh product designs and crafting inspiration on every page, this catalog promises delightful options for year-round crafting. Explore the catalog online by clicking on this image: Not only does January mark the launch of the catalog, but it's also the kick-off - [Where Have I Been?](https://theplaidpoodle.com/where-have-i-been/) - I've noticed some questions about my absence lately, and indeed, I've been a bit MIA. I felt it was time for a quick update to explain. Since July, I've been dealing with some health issues. Nothing major, but they've been bothersome enough to impact my daily routine. It all boiled down to stress being the - [Celebrate World Card Making Day with These Free Card Sketches for Paper Crafters](https://theplaidpoodle.com/celebrate-world-card-making-day-with-these-free-card-sketches-for-paper-crafters/) - World Card Making Day is tomorrow! I've put together a FREE booklet called Card Sketches for Paper Crafters to help you get in on the fun. Click on the button below to get your free digital copy of Card Sketches for Paper Crafters. Click Here for Your Freebie! - [Make a Circle Shaped Christmas Card with Forever Forest](https://theplaidpoodle.com/make-a-circle-shaped-christmas-card-with-forever-forest/) - Making a custom circle-shaped Christmas card is an excellent way to show your loved ones how much you care this holiday season! This card I'm sharing with you is a bit more formal, but you can always customize it by choosing products that reflect your own personality. The secret to a fantastic Christmas card is - [Celebrate 35 Years with Stampin' Up!](https://theplaidpoodle.com/celebrate-35-years-with-stampin-up/) - Stampin' Up! turned 35 this year! ? And guess what? We've got two amazing options for you to join us this October. Option 1: Get 35% OFF the cost of your Starter Kit ($125 worth of product of your choice for $64.35!) Option 2: Get 35% MORE product with your Starter Kit (spend $99 and - [Make a Bag of Bones Fun-Fold Halloween Card](https://theplaidpoodle.com/make-a-bag-of-bones-fun-fold-halloween-card/) - Hey there, fellow cardmakers! We're always on the hunt for cool new folds to jazz up our creations. Today, I'm super stoked to share this super easy-to-make card with you! You can totally customize the fold to match any occasion you've got coming up. I used products from Stampin' Up! Them Bones Suite for my - [How to Create a Bag of Bones Halloween Treat Holder](https://theplaidpoodle.com/how-to-create-a-bag-of-bones-halloween-treat-holder/) - October is less than a week away and it's time to get busy with our Halloween crafting! I've got a cute Halloween treat holder project to share with you today to get you started. The Bag of Bones Halloween treat holder is large enough to hold a fun-sized candy bar or two mini Twix Bars. - [Step-by-Step Guide: How to Make a Fun-Fold Halloween Card](https://theplaidpoodle.com/step-by-step-guide-how-to-make-a-fun-fold-halloween-card/) - It's September and that means it's time to start your fall holiday crafting! Halloween will be here before we know it so I'm busy getting started on those projects. I made this fun-fold Halloween Card today during my Make-it-Monday Livestream. I used traditional Halloween colors and the Them Bones Designer Series Paper for the card - [Discover the Magic of the Holidays with Stampin' Up!](https://theplaidpoodle.com/discover-the-magic-of-the-holidays-with-stampin-up/) - The 2023 Stampin' Up! Holiday Mini Catalog goes live today and it's one of my favorite catalogs of all time! September is when we all start thinking of creating beautiful crafts for the upcoming season and the catalog has everything you need to make this one the most magical ever! Click on the catalog image - [Learn How to Make a Tie-Dye Card Background](https://theplaidpoodle.com/learn-how-to-make-a-tie-dye-card-background/) - I used parameters from last week's #craftroulettechallenge to create today's card. Are you familiar with Craft Roulette? It's a weekly live show featuring improvised crafting, special guests, community contributions, tons of prizes, and much, much more! The Craft Roulette wheel decides what the project will be and what elements to use. The parameters for this - [Make an Easy Interactive Card](https://theplaidpoodle.com/make-an-easy-interactive-card/) - I'm not monkeying around with today's card! I used a wobble spring to adhere the monkey to the card front creating a fun, interactive card. The wobble spring causes that cute monkey to bounce on the card. The wobble springs are not expensive and are fun to use on all types of projects! I purchased - [Learn an Easy Background for Your Handmade Cards](https://theplaidpoodle.com/learn-an-easy-background-for-your-handmade-cards/) - I recently learned a new way of cutting Designer Series Paper to create beautiful backgrounds for my handmade cards. All you need is a 4-3/4" x 3-1/2" piece of patterned paper and a paper trimmer. Once the created background is adhered to your card front you can embellish it however your wish. Here is the - [Stampin' Up! Annual 24-Hour Stamp Sale!](https://theplaidpoodle.com/stampin-up-annual-24-hour-stamp-sale/) - Do you find yourself staring at multiple stamp sets from the 2023–2024 Annual Catalog and can’t decide which ones to get? You won’t have to stare for much longer because today only, you can get those stamp sets you’ve been wanting at a 15% discount! But you will have to act fast because this lightning - [Make a So Refreshing Double Z-Fold Card](https://theplaidpoodle.com/make-a-so-refreshing-double-z-fold-card/) - So I did a thing. On Friday I was the guest crafter on Craft Roulette. The project we made was a Z-fold card. Here is the card I made during the show: You may ask, "Why did you add the knitting sheep to your card?". It doesn't seem to make much sense, does it? Once - [Creative Ideas to Transform Your Welcome Inn Paper Pumpkin Kit](https://theplaidpoodle.com/make-an-irresistible-blooms-3-d-flowering-watering-can-2/) - Here's an alternative project I made using the June 2023 Welcome Inn Paper Pumpkin Kit. It's a fun-fold card using elements from the kit. I loved the printed card bases in this kit! To find out more about Paper Pumpkin and how to obtain a kit click here. I used parameters from last week's #craftroulettechallenge - [Bonus Days, Clearance Rack Refresh, New Online Exclusives & Paper Pumpkin Sale!](https://theplaidpoodle.com/bonus-days-clearance-rack-refresh-new-online-exclusives-paper-pumpkin-sale/) - Bonus Days! During the month of July earn a $5 coupon with every $50 spent during Bonus Days! There is no limit to the amount of coupons you can earn and they can be stacked together when redeemed! Coupon codes can be redeemed during the month of August. Your coupon codes will be emailed to you once your - [Make an Irresistible Blooms 3-D Flowering Watering Can](https://theplaidpoodle.com/make-an-irresistible-blooms-3-d-flowering-watering-can/) - I made these sweet Irresistible Blooms 3-Dimensional Watering Can party favors for the attendees of my June Card Parties. I used the Irresistible Blooms Bundle and coordinating Hello, Irresistible Designer Series Paper to make the cans. The dies from the Irresistible Blooms Dies cut images from the paper so the only stamping I did on - [Free Card Kit with Purchase!](https://theplaidpoodle.com/free-card-kit-with-purchase/) - During the month of June, when you place an order of $40 or more with me using Host Code M9CNUXG7, you will receive a free card kit! The card kit will include everything you need to complete three, beautiful multi-layer cards except adhesive, ink, and stamped sentiments. Your free card kit will include: An email - [Simple Steps to Make a Cheerful Daisies Polaroid-Style Greeting Card!](https://theplaidpoodle.com/simple-steps-to-make-a-cheerful-daisies-polaroid-style-greeting-card/) - A Polaroid-style card is a great option when I want to show off a beautiful designer series paper. The Polaroid frame is easy to cut when you use a stitched square die from the Stylish Shapes Dies from Stampin' Up! The "frame" I cut for today's project measures 3-1/2" x 3-1/4". Product List Cheerful Daisies - [Everything You Need to Know About Making a DIY Matchbook Card](https://theplaidpoodle.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-making-a-diy-matchbook-card/) - I'm using the parameters given in Episode 162 of Craft Roulette to create my project today. What is Craft Roulette? It is a live papercraft challenge show where the goal is to create a project that has been randomly selected by the spin of a wheel. You can catch live episodes every Friday night at - [DIY Tutorial: How to Make a Lined Picnic Basket Party Favor for Mother's Day](https://theplaidpoodle.com/diy-tutorial-how-to-make-a-lined-picnic-basket-party-favor-for-mothers-day/) - I'm making these cute lined picnic basket party favors for my Mother's Day brunch. I've made these types of baskets before but have never lined them. The Delightfully Eclectic Designer Series Paper from Stampin' Up! looks like a sweet fabric liner inside the basket. I can't wait to find something delightful to fill the picnic - [Learn Some Helpful Tips & Tricks for Making a Lattice Card](https://theplaidpoodle.com/learn-some-helpful-tips-tricks-for-making-a-lattice-card/) - I 've been seeing handmade lattice cards all over the internet and until now have been hesitant to give it a try. During a recent get together with some crafty card friends, one of them shared with me how to easily make a lattice card. To keep the lattice on the card straight and square - [Get Ready for the '23-'Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog: Sneak Peek of the Best Samples](https://theplaidpoodle.com/get-ready-for-the-23-stampin-up-annual-catalog-sneak-peek-of-the-best-samples/) - The day we’ve been waiting for is finally here. The Stampin’ Up! ‘23-‘24 is live today! Sales from the new catalog begin today! The Fresh as a Daisy Suite from the new catalog is one of my favorites. I cased this card from New Zealand demonstrator Jan Clotheir using products from the suite. I shared - [Mystery Boxes are Here!](https://theplaidpoodle.com/mystery-boxes-are-coming-tomorrow-2/) - Mystery Boxes Are Available Today! What is a Mystery Box? A Mystery Box is FREE when you place your $75 order with me using the Mystery Box Host Code NDZGW64G. All boxes are filled with retired Stampin’ Up! products like stamps, dies, paper, accessories, and more with a retail value of $150. I have a - [Mystery Boxes are Coming Tomorrow!](https://theplaidpoodle.com/mystery-boxes-are-coming-tomorrow/) - I’m giving you a heads up for my Mystery Box offer NOW so you can plan your order and get it in early if you wish to take advantage of my Mystery Boxes! What is a Mystery Box? A Mystery Box is FREE when you place your $75 order with me using the Mystery Box - [Simple Watercolor Technique for Crafting a Beautiful Warm Welcome Card](https://theplaidpoodle.com/simple-watercolor-technique-for-crafting-a-beautiful-warm-welcome-card/) - Watercolor painting is a fun and relaxing hobby that anyone can enjoy. There are many watercolor techniques to use and I'm sharing an easy, beginner-friendly one with you today. I created this card using a stamp set, a few inks, and a set of water painters. Always use permanent, waterproof ink when stamping with watercolor. - [Step-by-Step Guide: How to Make a Mini Tote Bag Treat Holder](https://theplaidpoodle.com/step-by-step-guide-how-to-make-a-mini-tote-bag-treat-holder/) - My Hello Spring Card Party is this week and I wanted to make a sweet table favor for everyone attending. This Mini Tote Bag Treat Holder is what I came up with: Using the Medium Daisy Punch to embellish the fronts of the mini tote bags made this project quick and easy to make. Click - [How to Make Your Own Sending Sunshine Greeting Card](https://theplaidpoodle.com/how-to-make-your-own-sending-sunshine-greeting-card/) - Making cards is fun but sending them to brighten someone else's day is delightful! Wouldn't you love to receive a handmade card in the mail? Happy Mail is the best kind of mail! The Sending Sunshine greeting card I made during today's Coffee & a Card Livestream would brighten anyone's day. Whatever kind of day - [Make a Gift Bag with a Belly Band](https://theplaidpoodle.com/make-a-gift-bag-with-a-belly-band/) - I made this sweet little gift bag during today's Make-it-Monday Livestream. It's the perfect size for tucking in some sweet treats or a gift card. I used the Country Floral Lane Designer Series Paper from Stampin' Up! to make the bag. The sentiment I stamped onto the tag is one I've used over and over - [Make a Sweet Songbirds Thank-You Card](https://theplaidpoodle.com/use-paper-scraps-to-make-a-something-fancy-thank-you-card-2-2/) - Spring has sprung here in Kansas City and has put me in the mood to make this Sweet Songbirds thank-you card. I used the Sweet Songbirds Bundle from Stampin' Up! to create the card. I also used one of my favorite 6" x 6" paper collections, Regency Park. Although I could have cut rectangles for - [Make a Playing in the Rain Card using Paper Scraps](https://theplaidpoodle.com/use-paper-scraps-to-make-a-something-fancy-thank-you-card-2/) - I've got another card to share with you today using paper scraps. I'll admit it, I'm a paper hoarder and I need lots of ideas to use up my stash of cardstock. Today's card uses 3/8" x 5-1/4" strips of cardstock, the Cloud Punch, and the Playing in the Rain Bundle from Stampin' Up! The - [Make an Easter Bunny Pocket Treat Holder](https://theplaidpoodle.com/make-an-easter-bunny-pocket-treat-holder/) - Today's Make-it-Monday project is this Easter-themed treat holder. It's a mini pocket that the cute, Ghirardelli Chocolate Bunny candies can be tucked inside. I was inspired to make these treat holders by a fellow Stampin' Up! Demonstrator, In the Pink, Designs by Cathryn. I have prepared a step-by-step project tutorial for this project that includes - [Use Paper Scraps to Make a Something Fancy Thank-You Card](https://theplaidpoodle.com/use-paper-scraps-to-make-a-something-fancy-thank-you-card/) - Are you wondering what to do with all those designer series paper scraps? Use them! I've used eight, 1/2" strips of paper scraps to create the card I'm sharing with you today. The vibrant woven background created with the paper strips makes a great background and sets the stage for any sentiment tag. tams# 79455 - [Grateful for the Everyday Magic Decorative Borders Card](https://theplaidpoodle.com/grateful-for-the-everyday-magic-decorative-borders-card/) - I used the Decorative Borders stamp set from Stampin' Up! to make this sweet, wreath-themed card. I used my favorite coloring tools, Stampin' Blends, to color the beautiful line art image from the stamp set. The Petal Pink color was drawn from the Country Gingham Designer Series Paper I used as the first layer on - [Make a Share a Milkshake, Life is Sweeter with You, Fun-Fold Card](https://theplaidpoodle.com/make-a-share-a-milkshake-life-is-sweeter-with-you-fun-fold-card/) - I used the Share a Milkshake Bundle from Stampin' Up! to embellish the card I'm sharing with you today. Who doesn't dream of floating ice cream dishes and strawberry milkshakes? You can't get any sweeter than that! The fun-fold technique I used appears a bit complicated but is actually quite simple when you use a - [Make a Fun-Fold Corner Pocket Card with Irresistible Blooms](https://theplaidpoodle.com/make-a-fun-fold-corner-pocket-card-with-irresistible-blooms/) - Beginning March 1, 2023 customers will have access to the Hello, Irresistible Blooms Suite Collection along with other, online exclusive products. I made today's card using the products from the suite. I used the emboss/resist technique to create the dreamy watercolor effect on the flower die-cuts. The technique blends so well with the Hello, Irresistible - [Make Three Quick & Easy Valentine's Day Treat Holders](https://theplaidpoodle.com/make-three-quick-easy-valentines-day-treat-holders/) - Valentine's Day is just a few days away and I have three quick and easy Valentine's Day treat holders to share with you. I used the Peekaboo Treat Bags from Stampin' Up! for the first Valentine's Treat Holder. After adhering two strips of the Country Floral Designer Series Paper to the top and bottom of - [Make a Beautifully Happy Thank-You Card](https://theplaidpoodle.com/make-a-beautifully-happy-thank-you-card/) - We're almost halfway through the month of February - what? Sale-a-Bration will be going away in just a couple of weeks. If you're new here, during the promotion you can choose a free Sale-a-Bration product with every $50 or $100 you spend. Read all about Sale-a-Bration here: https://bit.ly/40CPRwK I created today's card using the Beautifully - [Make a Dollar Tree Valentine Apothecary Jar](https://theplaidpoodle.com/make-a-dollar-tree-valentine-apothecary-jar/) - Today's project is a fun, Valentine Apothecary Jar that I made using supplies from Dollar Tree. I purchased these small, plastic mason jars at my local Dollar Tree. I have also seen plastic apothecary jars in the Dollar Spot at Target which would be perfect for this project. Make these easy jars for table favors, - [More to Sale-a-Brate, More to Love!](https://theplaidpoodle.com/new-mini-catalog-and-sale-a-bration-are-back-2/) - Sale-A-Bration is one of Stampin' Up!'s biggest promotions of the year. It’s overflowing with paper crafting products you can earn for FREE when you shop! There are even more products now available to shop, earn, and redeem during Sale-A-Bration. I don’t want you to miss out on these great products and incredible deals, so take Sale-A-Bration is one of Stampin' Up!'s biggest promotions of the year. It’s overflowing with paper crafting products you can earn for FREE when you shop! There are even more products now available to shop, earn, and redeem during Sale-A-Bration. I don’t want you to miss out on these great products and incredible deals, so take - [Make an Adorable Owls Birthday Card with Free Products](https://theplaidpoodle.com/make-an-adorable-owls-birthday-card-with-free-products/) - I know a couple of fellas that are having birthdays this year and I cannot wait to give them this card I made today during my Make-it-Monday Livestream: Isn't that little hoot owl image from the Adorable Owls stamp set the cutest? The Adorable Owls stamp set from Stampin' Up! is one of the free - [Make a Belated Birthday Card with Two-Tona Flora](https://theplaidpoodle.com/make-a-belated-birthday-card-with-two-tona-flora/) - The card I'm sharing with you today uses the Two-Tone Flora Bundle from Stampin' Up!. The bundle includes the Two-Tone Flora Stamp Set and the Two-Tone Flora Dies. The Two-Tone Flora Bundle is a floral enthusiast’s dream! Use the Two-Step feature of the Two-Tone Flora Stamp Set to create detailed flowers and cut them out - [Make a Thank-You Card with Something Fancy](https://theplaidpoodle.com/make-a-thank-you-card-with-something-fancy/) - I used the Note Cards & Envelopes from Stampin' Up! to make this simple thank-you card. After adding a stitched, scalloped rectangle to the card front, I created a tag. The dies from the Something Fancy Bundle from Stampin' Up! are perfect tag builders! The font on the "thank you" sentiment stamp is going to - [Make a Valentine's Treat Box](https://theplaidpoodle.com/make-a-valentines-treat-box/) - Make a Valentine's Treat Box using the Country Bouquet stamp set from Stampiin' Up! The Valentine's Treat Box is easy to make and fun to give away! - [Make Another Fun-Fold Card with Thanks a Bunch](https://theplaidpoodle.com/make-another-fun-fold-card-with-thanks-a-bunch/) - The project I'm sharing with you today is a simple fun-fold card that I made using the Thanks a Bunch stamp set from Stampin' Up! The Thanks a Bunch stamp set is one of the FREE options during Sale-A-Bration. Of course, I had to use the Day at the Farm Designer Series Paper for this - [New Mini Catalog and Sale-a-Bration are Back!](https://theplaidpoodle.com/new-mini-catalog-and-sale-a-bration-are-back/) - It’s the moment we’ve been waiting for! The January–April 2023 Mini Catalog along with Sale-a-Bration is finally here. Earn fabulous FREE products from the Sale-a-Bration brochure with a qualifying purchase! Are you ready to create, connect, and share with a community that loves to craft? That’s what the new Mini Catalog is all about! With - [Playing in the Rain Step Card](https://theplaidpoodle.com/playing-in-the-rain-step-card/) - One of my favorite fun-fold cards is a Step-Card. The fold works well when you want to highlight smaller images. I used the new Playing In The Rain Bundle from Stampin' Up! to create today's project. I love how the front panel of the step-card highlights the jaunty little fox die-cut. The inside of the - [Make a Country Bouquet Valentine Card](https://theplaidpoodle.com/make-a-country-bouquet-valentine-card/) - Happy New Year! I hope your holiday was relaxing and you found some time to craft. Unfortunately, I caught a nasty bug and was sick. I spent most of my holiday time off resting. It has been so much fun getting back into my craft room and working with products from the new Stampin' Up! - [Framed & Festive 3-D Christmas Tree Treat Box](https://theplaidpoodle.com/framed-festive-3-d-christmas-tree-treat-box/) - We're on the countdown to Christmas this week but it's not too late to make something special for your friends and family. Today's project is this 3-D Christmas Tree treat box. The tree-shaped treat box can be embellished with whatever you have in your stash. It's also great to use up your scraps of Christmas-patterned - [12 Weeks of Christmas Framed & Festive Scrapbook Page](https://theplaidpoodle.com/12-weeks-of-christmas-snowman-top-hat-treat-holder-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Twelve Weeks of Christmas Week #11 It's week eleven of my new Twelve Weeks of Christmas series! Each week throughout the season I will be posting a new project with full-color instructions for you to download and print for your paper crafting library! Today's project is this Framed & Festive Scrapbook Page: Click on the - [Make a Cottage Wreaths Fun-Fold Card](https://theplaidpoodle.com/make-a-cottage-wreaths-fun-fold-card/) - Today's Make-it-Monday project is this fun-fold Christmas card. I used the Cottage Wreaths Bundle along with the Painted Christmas Designer Series Paper from Stampin' Up! to create it. The card unfolds with three panels. I added a pocket to one of the panels to tuck a gift card into. This is such a versatile card - [12 Weeks of Christmas Sweet Gingerbread Treat Pocket](https://theplaidpoodle.com/12-weeks-of-christmas-snowman-top-hat-treat-holder-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Twelve Weeks of Christmas Week #10 It's week ten of my new Twelve Weeks of Christmas series! Each week throughout the season I will be posting a new project with full-color instructions for you to download and print for your paper crafting library! And, new this year, I'll be including a video tutorial to go - [12 Weeks of Christmas Framed & Festive Gift Card Holder](https://theplaidpoodle.com/12-weeks-of-christmas-snowman-top-hat-treat-holder-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Twelve Weeks of Christmas Week #9 It's week nine of my new Twelve Weeks of Christmas series! Each week throughout the season I will be posting a new project with full-color instructions for you to download and print for your paper crafting library! And, new this year, I'll be including a video tutorial to go - [Make a Framed & Festive Pop-Up Gift Card Holder](https://theplaidpoodle.com/make-a-framed-festive-pop-up-gift-card-holder/) - Gift cards are fantastic, especially for those hard-to-buy-for people on your Christmas list! Today's project is an easy pop-up gift card holder made using the Framed & Festive stamp set and Double Oval Punch from Stampin' Up! The pop-up pocket in the card is simple to achieve but elevates the holder a bit. I used - [Stampin' Up! Product Gift Certificates](https://theplaidpoodle.com/stampin-up-product-gift-certificates/) - This time of year is a great time to mention the availability of gift certificates. Grab one for all your crafty friends and one for yourself to use later, when new Stampin' Up! products are released. Details: Gift certificates will be emailed to the email address provided within 24-hours of receipt.This gift certificate cannot be used for - [12 Weeks of Christmas Penguin Treat Box](https://theplaidpoodle.com/12-weeks-of-christmas-snowman-top-hat-treat-holder-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Twelve Weeks of Christmas Week #8 It's week eight of my new Twelve Weeks of Christmas series! Each week throughout the season I will be posting a new project with full-color instructions for you to download and print for your paper crafting library! And, new this year, I'll be including a video tutorial to go - [12 Weeks of Christmas Snowman Magic Gift Tag](https://theplaidpoodle.com/12-weeks-of-christmas-snowman-top-hat-treat-holder-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Twelve Weeks of Christmas Week #7 It's week seven of my new Twelve Weeks of Christmas series! Each week throughout the season I will be posting a new project with full-color instructions for you to download and print for your paper crafting library! And, new this year, I'll be including a video tutorial to go - [Make some Sweet Candy Canes Package Toppers](https://theplaidpoodle.com/make-some-sweet-candy-canes-package-toppers/) - The project I'm sharing with you today is these heart-shaped candy cane package toppers. I used two bundles for the candy cane package toppers: the Sweet Candy Canes bundle and the Christmas Banners bundle. The Sweet Candy Canes package toppers are simple to make. I used two candy cane die-cuts adhered together and then embellished - [12 Weeks of Christmas Candy Cane Shaker Card](https://theplaidpoodle.com/12-weeks-of-christmas-snowman-top-hat-treat-holder-2-2-2-2-2/) - Twelve Weeks of Christmas Week #6 It's week six of my new Twelve Weeks of Christmas series! Each week throughout the season I will be posting a new project with full-color instructions for you to download and print for your paper crafting library! And, new this year, I'll be including a video tutorial to go - [Make a Give it a Whirl Spinner Candy Box](https://theplaidpoodle.com/make-a-give-it-a-whirl-spinner-candy-box/) - The project I'm sharing with you today is this spinner candy box. The box is made using the Give-it-a-Whirl dies from Stampin' Up! The inspiration for this Give it a Whirl Spinner Candy Box came from Emma Fawcett. Emma is a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator from the U.K. and goes by Emma's Crafty Space on YouTube. - [12 Weeks of Christmas Sweetest Christmas Triangle Box](https://theplaidpoodle.com/12-weeks-of-christmas-snowman-top-hat-treat-holder-2-2-2-2/) - Twelve Weeks of Christmas Week #5 It's week five of my new Twelve Weeks of Christmas series! Each week throughout the season I will be posting a new project with full-color instructions for you to download and print for your paper crafting library! And, new this year, I'll be including a video tutorial to go - [Make a Sweet Gingerbread Christmas Card](https://theplaidpoodle.com/make-a-sweet-gingerbread-christmas-card/) - I used one of my favorite new Christmas bundles from Stampin' Up! to create the cards I'm sharing with you today! The Sweet Gingerbread bundle is so much fun to create with. Here are a few projects that I have made using this bundle: Instead of Designer Series Paper, I used the Rays of Light - [12 Weeks of Christmas Santa in the Chimney Treat Holder](https://theplaidpoodle.com/12-weeks-of-christmas-snowman-top-hat-treat-holder-2-2-2/) - Twelve Weeks of Christmas Week #4 It's week four of my new Twelve Weeks of Christmas series! Each week throughout the season I will be posting a new project with full-color instructions for you to download and print for your paper crafting library! And, new this year, I'll be including a video tutorial to go - [Spruced Up Christmas Card made using the Four Corners Technique](https://theplaidpoodle.com/spruced-up-christmas-card-made-using-the-four-corners-technique/) - Make four cards at once? Yes, please! Today's cards are brought to you by the Four Corners Technique. This was my first time using this technique and I will try it again! Make sure you watch the video replay from today's Make-it-Monday Facebook Live to learn how fun and easy cards are to make using - [Make a Spruced Up Spinner Card](https://theplaidpoodle.com/make-a-spruced-up-spinner-card/) - I'm sharing an interactive card with you today. The Spruced Up Spinner Card was a lot of fun to make! The ornament die-cut from the Spruced Up Bundle by Stampin' Up! worked beautifully for the spinner element. I used Evening Evergreen and Real Red inks to stamp the images onto my card. Those colors were - [12 Weeks of Christmas Snowman Magic Side-Step Card](https://theplaidpoodle.com/12-weeks-of-christmas-snowman-top-hat-treat-holder-2-2/) - Twelve Weeks of Christmas Week #3 It's week three of my new Twelve Weeks of Christmas series! Each week throughout the season I will be posting a new project with full-color instructions for you to download and print for your paper crafting library! And, new this year, I'll be including a video tutorial to go - [Make a Bewitching Trick-or-Treat Halloween Treat Box](https://theplaidpoodle.com/make-a-bewitching-trick-or-treat-halloween-treat-box/) - I have another Bewitching Halloween Treat Holder project for you today! There are no tricks, only treats, about this 3-D paper crafting design! The base for the Bewitching Halloween Treat Holder is fairly simple to complete. It uses two 6" x 4-1/4" pieces of Basic Black card stock. Here is a cutting and scoring guide - [Make a Spruced-Up Christmas Tree Card](https://theplaidpoodle.com/make-a-spruced-up-christmas-tree-card/) - I've been noticing a trend of pink Christmas cards and wanted to give them a go today. My Spruced-Up Christmas Tree Card uses a lot of colors. And, because of all that color, I tried to keep the design simple. What could be more simple than triangles? I used the Stylish Shapes dies from Stampin' - [12 Weeks of Christmas Spruced Up Shaker Gift Tags](https://theplaidpoodle.com/12-weeks-of-christmas-snowman-top-hat-treat-holder-2/) - Twelve Weeks of Christmas Week #2 It's week two of my new Twelve Weeks of Christmas series! Each week throughout the season I will be posting a new project with full-color instructions for you to download and print for your paper crafting library! And, new this year, I'll be including a video tutorial to go - [Make a Spruced Up Shaker Christmas Card](https://theplaidpoodle.com/make-a-spruced-up-shaker-christmas-card/) - The Spruced Up stamp set along with coordinating Spruced Up Outlines Dies from Stampin' Up! is a great choice to use for shaker cards. Here is the shaker card I created today using the bundle. I worked out of my comfort zone and used non-traditional Christmas colors for this card. The Shaded Spruce Designer Series - [12 Weeks of Christmas Snowman Top Hat Treat Holder](https://theplaidpoodle.com/12-weeks-of-christmas-snowman-top-hat-treat-holder/) - Twelve Weeks of Christmas Week #1 I'm so excited to start my new Twelve Weeks of Christmas series! Each week throughout the season I will be posting a new project with full-color instructions for you to download and print for your paper crafting library! And, new this year, I'll be including a video tutorial to - [Make a Hello Harvest Turkey-Shaped Treat Holder](https://theplaidpoodle.com/make-a-hello-harvest-turkey-shaped-treat-holder/) - The Hello Harvest Turkey-Shaped Treat Holder I'm sharing today is a quirky little fellow. The basket of the treat holder measures 2" tall and 3-1/2" wide. It's big enough to hold a significant number of harvest treats! I think the Hello Harvest Turkey-Shaped Treat Holder would make an incredible gift at everyone's place at the - [Make a Cottage Wreaths Fancy Fold Christmas Card!](https://theplaidpoodle.com/make-a-cottage-wreaths-fancy-fold-christmas-card/) - I'm always ready to learn a new fancy fold for my card making. The Cottage Wreaths Fancy-Fold Christmas Card I'm sharing today is a 4-1/4" x 4-1/4" square card. I used the Cottage Wreaths Bundle from Stampin' Up! to decorate the front flap. I purchased the Cottage Wreaths Bundle because of its versatility. The bundle - [Make a This Birthday Piggy Pop-Up Card](https://theplaidpoodle.com/make-a-this-birthday-piggy-pop-up-card/) - I recently received one of the Perfect Partners Bundles from Stampin' Up! The bundle I ordered was the This Birthday Piggy Bundle. I knew these adorable piggy images would work beautifully on a pop-up card. This pop-up card technique does not require special dies or tools to achieve. The front of the card is simple - [Make a Spruced Up Scalloped Christmas Card](https://theplaidpoodle.com/make-a-spruced-up-scalloped-christmas-card/) - Are you a fan of How the Grinch Stole Christmas? The images from the book and the movies are fun and whimsical. The Spruced Up Scalloped Christmas Card project I'm sharing with you today reminds me of those playful images. The card base measures 4-1/4" x 5-1/2". I created some interest by cutting a scalloped - [Make a Cottage Wreaths Mini Cutting Board for Fall Decor](https://theplaidpoodle.com/make-a-cottage-wreaths-mini-cutting-board-for-fall-decor/) - I stumbled across mini cutting boards during a recent visit to Hobby Lobby. Of course, I had to make something using them and here is the result: I painted the 3-1/2" x 7" natural wood cutting boards with white spray paint and then embellished them using the Rustic Harvest Designer Series Paper and the Cottage - [Make a Bewitching Halloween Cauldron Treat Holder](https://theplaidpoodle.com/make-a-bewitching-halloween-cauldron-treat-holder/) - Today I'm sharing a Bewitching Halloween Cauldron Treat Holder. I found the plastic mini cauldrons at a local Dollar Tree store and knew I wanted to embellish them for Halloween. You can also find the same plastic buckets on Amazon. These treat holders would make excellent class party favors, coworker treats, and teacher gifts. And, - [Make a Hello Harvest Watercolor Card](https://theplaidpoodle.com/make-a-hello-harvest-watercolor-card/) - Probably not a popular opinion, but I’m not a pumpkin spice latte fan. I hope we can still be friends - lol! I am, however, a fan of pumpkins and am beginning to scatter them around the house and craft with them as we enter September. This card, made yesterday during my live Coffee & - [Make a Christmas Banners Floating Christmas Card](https://theplaidpoodle.com/make-a-christmas-banners-floating-christmas-card/) - I've noticed several cards around the interwebs that are using the "floating" technique. I was curious to see how to make them and today's project is the result of that curiosity. Because this was my first attempt at making a floating card, I kept it simple. I used strips of various sizes from the Celebrate - [Sweet Gingerbread Christmas Card](https://theplaidpoodle.com/sweet-gingerbread-christmas-card/) - The card I'm sharing today is a fun-fold called a 2-step. The adorable elements from the Sweet Gingerbread Bundle by Stampin' Up! were perfect for the steps of the card. And the sweet print from the Sweetest Christmas Designer Series Paper was a natural choice. The fold on the card is created by making five - [Make a Hello Harvest Curtain Fold Card](https://theplaidpoodle.com/make-a-hello-harvest-curtain-fold-card/) - Kiddos in our area started school this week and that means that the days will begin to get cooler as the Fall season begins. Today's Hello Harvest Curtain-Fold card gives all the autumn feels. I used products from Stampin' Up!'s Rustic Harvest Suite to create my card. Look at those gorgeous, jewel-tone colors in the - [Make a Sweet Gingerbread House Treat Holder](https://theplaidpoodle.com/make-a-sweet-gingerbread-house-treat-holder/) - The Sweet Gingerbread House treat holder project I'm sharing with you today is the cutest! The box measures 1-1/2" square and 1-3/4" tall. It's an excellent size for gifting small candies. The floating "Have a sweet Christmas" greeting is my favorite thing about the Sweet Gingerbread House. To make the box for the Sweet Gingerbread - [Make a Penguin Place Gift Card Holder](https://theplaidpoodle.com/make-a-penguin-place-gift-card-holder/) - The Penguin Place stamp set along with the Penguin Builder Punch are returning favorites this year from Stampin' Up! I couldn't get enough of this little fella and created this Penguin Place Gift Card Holder. I used the Layering Diorama Dies to create the small pond. For the snow around the pond, I used the - [Make a Hello Harvest Lollypop Treat Holder](https://theplaidpoodle.com/make-a-hello-harvest-lollypop-treat-holder/) - I'm pulling an old rabbit out of the hat today with this Hello Harvest Lollypop Treat Holder. These treat holders are easy-peasy to make so they are great for party favors and classroom treats. I think they would also work great for placeholders on your holiday table. To make the treat holder start with an - [Make a Bewitching Halloween Card](https://theplaidpoodle.com/make-a-bewitching-halloween-card/) - The project I'm sharing with you today is this bewitching Halloween card. I used the Bewitching Bundle from Stampin' Up! to dress up this project. The idea for this card and how to create a pumpkin from circle dies came from a card by fellow Stampin' Up! Demonstrator, Don Olchefske. You may view Dawn's card - [Make a Halloween Monster Party Favor](https://theplaidpoodle.com/make-a-halloween-monster-party-favor/) - I had so much fun making the candy corn treat box last week that I decided to make another one. Today's Halloween Monster Party Favor follows the exact instructions, but is a different scary one! I guess we can call him Frank. The Monster Party Favor is a good-sized box measuring 1-1/2" deep, 3" tall, - [Make a Candy Corn Treat Box](https://theplaidpoodle.com/free-tutorial-tuesday-3-2-2-2-2-2/) - Today's project is this sweet 3-dimensional candy corn treat box. After creating the candy corn panels I determined how big my box should be and went from there. It's such a cute little party favor and would hold many different spooky treats or even a gift card. Click on the button below for today's Free - [Make a Hello Harvest Greeting Card](https://theplaidpoodle.com/make-a-hello-harvest-greeting-card/) - It's not too early to begin thinking about your fall and holiday papercraft projects. How satisfying would it be to have a collection of greeting cards to choose from when the occasion arises come September?! My Hello Harvest greeting card is one that I would be proud to send. The Rustic Harvest Designer Series Paper - [Free Tutorial Tuesday - Wonderful World Card](https://theplaidpoodle.com/free-tutorial-tuesday-3-2-2-2-2/) - I made the card I'm sharing with you today using the Wonderful World Bundle from Stampin' Up! that you can receive for FREE with purchase! I created a sketch for this project from a card designed by a Stampin' Up! concept artist and think the simplicity of it is just beautiful! Keep scrolling down this - [Make a Wonderful World Gift Bag using Designer Series Paper](https://theplaidpoodle.com/make-a-wonderful-world-gift-bag-using-designer-series-paper/) - I recently attended a virtual Stampin' Up! event where we learned how to make a beautiful gift bag. The bag is perfectly sized for a collection of A2-sized handmade cards and envelopes for gifting. I love the idea of offering a set of handmade cards wrapped in a beautiful bag! I made a copycat bag - [Make a Sweet Candy Canes Fun-Fold Christmas Card](https://theplaidpoodle.com/make-a-sweet-candy-canes-fun-fold-christmas-card/) - Let's call it Christmas in July but I could not wait to make a card using the Sweet Candy Canes Bundle from Stampin' Up! I was also in the mood for a fun-fold card today. I tried my hand at a Double Gate Fold card. The products from the Sweetest Christmas Suite by Stampin' Up! - [Cottage Wreaths Card for Free Tutorial Tuesday Sketch #6](https://theplaidpoodle.com/free-tutorial-tuesday-3-2-2-2/) - I'm a sucker for wreaths! I have one on my front door, one on the wall in my entry, and one above my fireplace. So it's no secret that some of my favorite cards include wreaths. I made the card I'm sharing with you today using the Cottage Wreaths Bundle from Stampin' Up! Here is - [Make a Simply Fabulous 4th of July Treat Holder](https://theplaidpoodle.com/make-a-simply-fabulous-4th-of-july-treat-holder/) - We're celebrating the Fourth of July here in the United States this weekend. It's a big party and I wanted to share some cute party favors at our celebration. I found this simple little treat holder while browsing the internet for ideas. Aren't they the cutest? Another bonus is that they are easy peasy to - [Free Tutorial Tuesday Sketch #5](https://theplaidpoodle.com/free-tutorial-tuesday-3-2-2/) - I used Sale-a-Bration products that I earned for free with a qualifying order to make today's card. I used the Rings of Love Designer Series Paper, the Happiest Hippos stamp set, and the coordinating Hippo Dies. All products are part of the July-August Sale-a-Bration brochure that goes live on Friday. Beginning July 1st customers can - [Make a Trees for Sale Vintage Camper Card](https://theplaidpoodle.com/make-a-trees-for-sale-vintage-camper-card/) - The Stampin' Up! Holiday Mini Catalog goes live this Friday, July 1st! As a Demonstrator, I am able to preorder from the catalog and could not wait to play with my new products! Here is the card I created for today's Make-it-Monday Facebook Live episode: We are a week from celebrating Independence Day here in - [Free Tutorial Tuesday Sketch #4](https://theplaidpoodle.com/free-tutorial-tuesday-3-2/) - Here is today's Plaid Poodle Sketch. Download the free sketch here: https://bit.ly/3OrP8HY. If you decide to create a card using today's sketch we would love to see it! Please share it with us on my Facebook Page Here: https://www.facebook.com/theplaidpoodle or share it on your Instagram using #plaidpoodlesketches. Here's the card I created from today's sketch. - [Make a Best Butterflies Fun-Fold Card](https://theplaidpoodle.com/make-a-best-butterflies-fun-fold-card/) - The Best Butterflies Fun-Fold card I'm sharing today looks intricate but is easy to assemble and requires no special tools to create. The fun-fold card is three-dimensional and stands on its own so the recipient can display it. The colors from the Butterfly Kisses 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper are bright and cheerful and - [Make the Best Butterfly Card using a Sketch](https://theplaidpoodle.com/free-tutorial-tuesday-3/) - It's Tuesday and that means FREE Tutorial Tuesday! Here's the card I created from today's sketch. I used my new favorite Designer Series Paper - Butterfly Kisses and the coordinating bundle; Best Butterflies. I made the card using today's Plaid Poodle Sketch. Download the free sketch here: https://bit.ly/3zAEiLq If you decide to create a card - [Make a Sunny Splash Summer Fun Card](https://theplaidpoodle.com/make-a-sunny-splash-summer-fun-card/) - I don't know what the temps are where you are but summer has arrived in Kansas City! It inspired me to create fun cards using the Sunny Splash stamp set from Stampin' Up! Summer fun includes sunshine so all my cards feature a bright, cheerful sun. Today's video tutorial shows how to make three types - [Make a Simply Fabulous Wreath Card](https://theplaidpoodle.com/free-tutorial-tuesday-2/) - Ok you guys, here's my second Tutorial Tuesday! I used my Stamparatus, a stamp placement tool, and the Simply Fabulous stamp set to make this cheerful card. This was too fun and too easy to resist sharing. I created the Simply Fabulous card using this sketch for my inspiration. Sketches are great for an inspiration Ok you guys, here's my second Tutorial Tuesday! I used my Stamparatus, a stamp placement tool, and the Simply Fabulous stamp set to make this cheerful card. This was too fun and too easy to resist sharing. I created the Simply Fabulous card using this sketch for my inspiration. Sketches are great for an inspiration - [Mini Catalog Last Chance Products](https://theplaidpoodle.com/mini-catalog-last-chance-products/) - The January–June 2022 Mini Catalog will be retiring soon! It’s always bittersweet to see a classic Stampin’ Up! catalog take a trip to retirement. But, I'm looking forward to all the new products on their way—and hope you are, too! Stock up on your favorite products before they’re gone for good! Save up to 50% - [Free Tutorial Tuesday](https://theplaidpoodle.com/free-tutorial-tuesday/) - If you are a regular follower of mine you may already know that I took the months of April and May off to downsize and move my mother into an independent living senior living apartment. Although I have been physically absent from this blog and my social media sites, my mind has been working overtime - [The New Stampin' Up! Catalog is Here!](https://theplaidpoodle.com/the-new-stampin-up-catalog-is-here/) - It’s the moment we've been waiting for—we can begin ordering from the new 2022–2023 Annual Catalog! I hope you’re as excited as I am about Stampin' Up's biggest publication of the year. Is your wish list more than $99? Consider joining Stampin' Up! When you join Stampin' Up! during the month of May, along with - [Make an Easter Bunny Treat Holder with Paper!](https://theplaidpoodle.com/make-an-easter-bunny-treat-holder-with-paper/) - I'm back from a glorious birthday vacation at the beach and am now laser-focused on Easter! I've already purchased pretty paper tableware (because that's how we roll), filled Easter baskets for the littles, and have planned the menu. I always like to have a sweet takeaway for my adult guests and today's project will fit - [Make a Welcoming Window Card](https://theplaidpoodle.com/make-a-welcoming-window-card/) - I shared these cards today during my Coffee & a Card Facebook Live. They are made using the Welcoming Window Bundle from Stampin' Up!. The bundle is discounted 20% during the month of March along with 12 other bundles. Product List Welcoming Window Bundle Poppy Parade Classic Stampin' Pad Evening Evergreen Classic Stampin' Pad Cinnamon - [Make a Springtime Party Favor](https://theplaidpoodle.com/make-a-springtime-party-favor/) - Here is a sweet little treat holder that I made up to share with my card class attendees this week. The party favor is so fun and easy to make and will work for any occasion or season depending on your choice of paper and embellishments. The Hand Penned Designer Series Paper inspired my color - [St. Patrick's Day Leprechaun Hat Treat Holder](https://theplaidpoodle.com/st-patricks-day-leprechaun-hat-treat-holder/) - Happy St. Patrick's Day! I wanted to share this darling Leprechaun Hat Treat Holder with you today. I embellished the hat with the sweet clover made by adhering three heart die-cuts together. For these I used the medium and small heart dies from the Give it a Whirl Dies. The Soft Succulent gingham print from - [Make a Rainbow Inspired Card using Paper Scraps](https://theplaidpoodle.com/make-a-rainbow-inspired-card-using-paper-scraps/) - The card I'm sharing with you today is so stinkin' cute! I've been wanting to make this card ever since I purchased the Cloud Punch from Stampin' Up! The rainbow-inspired card is quick and easy to make and features a blending technique as well as some heat embossing on the sentiment. I cut a stencil - [March Madness Card Class](https://theplaidpoodle.com/march-madness-card-class/) - I’m happy to announce my first live, in-person class in over two years! If you’re local to the Kansas City area this is your invitation to attend! The Class will be held on Thursday, March 24th at 6:30 pm in Lee’s Summit, MO. During the class, you will receive personal instruction to complete the six multi-layer cards shown - [Easter Decorations with Target Dollar Spot Supplies](https://theplaidpoodle.com/easter-decorations-with-target-dollar-spot-supplies/) - Are you a Target Dollar Spot fan? It's my first stop upon entering the front doors of the store! I spied a $3 package of wooden Easter decorations this week and had to have them. Once they sat around in my kitchen for a few days I knew I could give these cuties a glow - [Punch Art Cards using Hello Ladybug Bundle](https://theplaidpoodle.com/punch-art-cards-using-hello-ladybug-bundle/) - One of the things I consider before purchasing a paper crafting tool is how versatile it is. Other times I don't consider anything but the cuteness factor. The Hello Ladybug Bundle from Stampin' Up! was just so stinkin' cute that I had to have it. Little did I know all the adorable critters that could - [Make an Amazing Silhouettes Pocket Card](https://theplaidpoodle.com/make-an-amazing-silhouettes-pocket-card/) - Remember the Always in My Heart pocket card I made here? It was so much fun to make that I decided to explore other types of pocket cards I could create. The card I'm sharing today has a side pocket. My favorite part of this card is the sweet heart-shaped pull tab. The stamped images - [Make a Simple New Horizons Card](https://theplaidpoodle.com/make-a-simple-new-horizons-card/) - The project I'm sharing with you today is so simple to make! All you need to put this card together is paper, stamps, and ink. It's a great card for beginning card makers and for those of us that are pressed for time. The New Horizons Designer Series Paper does all the work for you - [Make an Always in My Heart Valentine Pocket Card](https://theplaidpoodle.com/make-an-always-in-my-heart-valentine-pocket-card/) - It's Valentine's Week and time is running out for me to share all my heart love projects! The card I'm sharing today is, like most Valentine cards are, over-the-top with lots of layers, patterns, frills, and glitter. I used the Always in My Heart stamp set along with the coordinating Floral Heart dies from Stampin' - [Make a Friends of the Forest Shaker Card](https://theplaidpoodle.com/make-a-friends-of-the-forest-shaker-card/) - Today's project is a 4" x 4" shaker card. I used images from the Friends of the Forest stamp set and colored them in with Stampin' Blend Markers. Just like the card I shared on Monday, I decided to heat emboss the "Glad You're My Friend" sentiment using White Stampin' Emboss Powder. Product List Friends - [Make a Driving By Sunshine & Rainbows Card](https://theplaidpoodle.com/make-a-driving-by-sunshine-rainbows-card/) - You don't have to be an expert on cars to love the versatile images and phrases in the Driving By Stamp Set. The festive balloons and gifts make this a great set for celebrations such as Christmas and birthdays. But the phrases can turn your project into a celebration of friendship, a message that's timeless. - [Make a 3-Dimensional Flowering Tulips Mother's Day Card](https://theplaidpoodle.com/make-a-3-dimensional-flowering-tulips-mothers-day-card/) - Are you ready for Spring? I sure am! One of the first signs of spring is the tulips and daffodils poking their heads out of the ground. My card today has two gorgeous 3-dimensional tulips popping up on it. I used the Flowering Tulips Bundle from Stampin' Up! The bundle includes the Flowering Tulips Stamp - [Make an Always in My Heart Valentine Card](https://theplaidpoodle.com/make-an-always-in-my-heart-valentine-card/) - I can't believe we're already halfway through January, 2022! Time just needs to stand still for a minute. Am I right? With Valentine's Day coming at us quickly I needed to focus on the cards I want to send this year. I have the Always in My Heart stamp set and coordinating Floral Heart Dies - [New Spring Mini Catalog & Sale-a-Bration!](https://theplaidpoodle.com/new-spring-mini-catalog-sale-a-bration/) - The Stampin’ Up! Spring Mini Catalog is live! The January–June 2022 Mini Catalog is your passport to stunning seasonal projects! It contains all the products you’ll need to craft, create, and celebrate during Valentine’s, Easter, and more. View and download the virtual version of the catalog here. Sale-a-Bration During Sale-a-Bration, you may earn a free - [DIY Heart Pop-Up Cool Treats Valentine Card](https://theplaidpoodle.com/diy-heart-pop-up-cool-treats-valentine-card/) - Happy New Year! I hope your holiday season was all that you were hoping for. I took two weeks off during Christmas and New Year's and didn't step into my craft room once. I couldn't wait to get back to stamping this week! The next holiday coming up is Valentine's Day and that had me - [Make a Penguin Place Penny Slider Card](https://theplaidpoodle.com/make-a-penguin-place-penny-slider-card/) - The project I'm sharing with you today is a penny slider card. I used Thick Basic White card stock for the card base. It measures 8-1/2" x 11" and is scored at 4-1/4" on the 11" side. The first layer of Pool Party card stock measures 4-1/8" x 5-3/8". The Sweet Stockings Designer Series Paper - [Make a Peaceful Deer Standing Pop-Up Card](https://theplaidpoodle.com/make-a-peaceful-deer-standing-pop-up-card/) - My new favorite fancy fold card is the Standing Pop-Up Card. I saw this type of card floating around the internet and knew I wanted to give it a try. I used the Peaceful Deer Bundle along with the So Many Snowflake Dies to embellish the card base. Clear Wink of Stella on the snowflake - [Make Sweet Little Stockings Gift Tags](https://theplaidpoodle.com/make-sweet-little-stockings-gift-tags/) - I love making tags! I guess it's because tags are very quick and easy to make. Instant creative gratification! I thought the Stitched So Sweetly rectangle dies folded in half would make great bases for the tags I'm sharing with you today. I used products from the Sweet Stockings Suite by Stampin' Up! to embellish - [Book Binding Fun-Fold Christmas Card](https://theplaidpoodle.com/book-binding-fun-fold-christmas-card/) - I've been seeing book binding fun-fold cards all over social media lately and wanted to give it a try. Stampin' Up! is offering 20% off dies from their annual catalog starting tomorrow so I decided to showcase a couple of them in today's project. I chose two great stand alone die sets; the Basic Borders - [Make an Easy Snowflake Wishes Shaker Card](https://theplaidpoodle.com/make-an-easy-snowflake-wishes-shaker-card/) - Shaker cards are crowd pleasers but they can be tricky to put together. The project I'm sharing with you today is an easy alternative to traditional shaker cards. The hack for this shaker card is the Clear Medium Envelopes from Stampin' Up! The envelope holds all the shaker medium so that not one grain of - [Blend & Splatter for a Gorgeous Leaves Birthday Card](https://theplaidpoodle.com/blend-splatter-for-a-gorgeous-leaves-birthday-card/) - If you like playing with lots of techniques when making a card, this one is for you! This autumn themed card uses non-traditional colors, has dry embossing, ink blending, die-cutting, distressing and splatters! I'm late sending a birthday card to a special someone and the inside sentiment I chose for today's card is coming to - [Make a Candy Corn Shaped Treat Box for Halloween!](https://theplaidpoodle.com/make-a-candy-corn-shaped-treat-box-for-halloween/) - If you need a sweet treat holder for Halloween I've got you covered with today's project! These triangular shaped boxes are fun to make and depending how you want to embellish them, they don't require any special tools. I used a die from the Basic Borders Dies from Stampin' Up! to achieve those cute stitched - [Make a Gorgeous Leaves Crate Treat Holder](https://theplaidpoodle.com/make-a-gorgeous-leaves-crate-treat-holder/) - Nothing says Autumn like a crate full of mums, apples or pumpkins. How about a crate full of snack mix? The project I'm sharing with you today is a paper crate embellished with fall leaves and filled with snack mix. Boxes are one of the easiest 3-D paper project to make. The design for this - [Make a Clever Cat Interactive Halloween Card](https://theplaidpoodle.com/make-a-clever-cat-interactive-halloween-card/) - Any little or big monsters in your life would love to receive today's card! The interactive Halloween card project I'm sharing today features pumpkins, cats, bats and a cute little witches hat. Plus it uses all the traditional holiday colors; Pumpkin Pie, Basic Black, Crushed Curry and Gorgeous Grape. A black cat is the official - [Make a Counting Sheep Window Birthday Card](https://theplaidpoodle.com/make-a-counting-sheep-window-birthday-card/) - Sure, you can count sheep when trying to sleep, but the lambs in the Counting Sheep Stamp Set want to party! These fun, frolicking farm animals are ready for birthday parties and other festive occasions. Of course, you can also pair these darling sheep with greetings of your choice to use them for any occasion. - [Make a Sweet Little Stockings Christmas Card](https://theplaidpoodle.com/make-a-sweet-little-stockings-christmas-card/) - The card I'm sharing with you today features products from the Sweet Stockings Suite Collection from Stampin' Up! Although I'm a dog lover and the critters highlighted in this product suite are the cutest, that is not why I purchased this suite. It was the sweet stocking images that attracted me. Here is the card - [Make a Handmade Card with Pretty Pumpkins](https://theplaidpoodle.com/make-a-handmade-card-with-pretty-pumpkins/) - Make a Handmade Card with Pretty Pumpkins - [Learn How to Make Card Designs using Sketches](https://theplaidpoodle.com/learn-how-to-make-card-designs-using-sketches/) - My mom has had some health problems and I've been acting as her care giver for the last few weeks. It's a new dynamic for me and I'm having to rearrange my routines and schedule to meet her needs. Because my focus has been on her I've been having trouble finding my crafting mojo lately. - [Holiday Mini Catalog and Sale-a-Bration](https://theplaidpoodle.com/holiday-mini-catalog-and-sale-a-bration/) - The Stampin' Up! Holiday Mini Catalog is live! To help us celebrate all the awesome new products Stampin' Up! is giving us a month of Sale-a-Bration! During Sale-a-Bration, you may earn a free gorgeous product with every $50 purchase from the Sale-a-Bration brochure! Click on the catalog images below and link to the online catalogs. - [Make a Sweet as a Peach Pocket Card](https://theplaidpoodle.com/make-a-sweet-as-a-peach-pocket-card/) - Is there anything better than a sweet, juicy peach? I am a peach lover so when I saw the You're a Peach Suite in the Stampin' Up! catalog I grabbed it. Just look at all those lush colors in that Designer Series Paper! To begin with, the You're a Peach Designer Series Paper is probably - [Make a Sweet Ice Cream 4th of July Greeting Card](https://theplaidpoodle.com/make-a-sweet-ice-cream-4th-of-july-greeting-card/) - As a card maker I look forward to any reason to send a handmade card to someone. Holidays are of course the best time to send a card. Remembering family and friends with some happy mail is the perfect way to stay in touch. Who wouldn't love to receive this card in the mail? The - [Make a 4th of July Flag Treat Box](https://theplaidpoodle.com/make-a-4th-of-july-flag-treat-box/) - America is having a HUGE birthday party this weekend and I decided to create some themed party favors for it! These little treat boxes are so fun and easy to make. I'm filling mine with little poppers, champagne streamers and sparklers for the little one's we'll have here for the celebration! I'm also excited to - [Make a Sailing Home Pop-Up Diorama Card](https://theplaidpoodle.com/make-a-sailing-home-pop-up-diorama-card/) - I shared this Sailing Home Pop-Up Diorama card during this week's Coffee & a Card Facebook Live and really stumbled through it. My listeners were so kind to stay with me until the end and I hope they were happy with the results. Paper Cutting/Scoring Guide Card Front = 8" x 5-1/2" piece of Bermuda - [Make a You're a Peach Slimline Window Card](https://theplaidpoodle.com/make-a-youre-a-peach-slimline-window-card/) - Peaches are starting to show up in the grocery stores here. I love a sweet, juicy peach but finding a good one is a bit tricky. Even though I haven't braved purchasing any peaches to eat I have made the cutest slimline window card using the You're a Peach Bundle from Stampin' Up! This card - [Make a Bowl of Cherries Measure of Love Greeting Card](https://theplaidpoodle.com/make-a-bowl-of-cherries-measure-of-love-greeting-card/) - It's been a week this week and it's only Wednesday. I've been tired and just haven't felt myself. The weather has been pretty dreary and my allergies have been a bummer. The worst of it is that my creative mojo has taken the week off. How do you get your mojo back? I just start - [Make a Fun-Fold Votive Candle Greeting Card](https://theplaidpoodle.com/make-a-fun-fold-votive-candle-greeting-card/) - Fun-fold cards are as enjoyable to make as they are to receive. During today's Make-it-Monday Facebook Live I made a fun-fold votive candle greeting card using the Hand Penned Petals Bundle from Stampin' Up! The actual mechanics of this fun-fold card are simple and don't require any special tools. You will want an open die - [Measure of Love Friendship Card with Twisted Ribbon Border](https://theplaidpoodle.com/measure-of-love-friendship-card-with-twisted-ribbon-border/) - I recently ran across a new paper crafting technique shown by fellow Stampin' Up! Demonstrator Cary Buckham. The technique, called twisted ribbon, is actually a quilting technique. I love how the technique does appear to be a zig-zag of folded ribbon. To make the panel for my card, I used a pencil to mark every - [Sweet Ice Cream Baby Wipe Technique Thank-You Card](https://theplaidpoodle.com/sweet-ice-cream-baby-wipe-technique-thank-you-card/) - I have some requests to demonstrate the Baby Wipe Technique on a card and today is the day. The baby wipe technique is easy enough for anyone to do but it will require a few extra supplies. One obvious supply needed is baby wipes and fragrance free wipes work best. Step #1 Choose your stamp - [Hand-Penned Petals Watercolor Cards](https://theplaidpoodle.com/hand-penned-petals-watercolor-cards/) - Watercolor is one of my favorite mediums. It's soft and fluid with no sharp edges - kinda like coloring outside the lines. I am no watercolor artist by any means but used the technique to create two cards during today's Coffee & a Card Facebook Live. The colors I chose are soft and coordinate beautifully - [DIY Hand Penned Petals Mother's Day Table Favors](https://theplaidpoodle.com/diy-hand-penned-petals-mothers-day-table-favors/) - Do you have plans for Mother's Day? We're having the kids and their families over for brunch this year. These people are my favorite people and I look forward to spending the day with them. Because I'm not cooking on Mother's Day we will cater in but I plan on setting a fancier than normal - [The Moment We've All Been Waiting For!](https://theplaidpoodle.com/the-moment-weve-all-been-waiting-for/) - Use the May Host Code when shopping with me to receive a free gift. If your order is $150 or more do not use the Host Code. You will earn your own Stampin' Rewards and receive my gift automatically. May Host Code = GMHR6ZFV - [Make a Fine Art Floral Note Card Holder](https://theplaidpoodle.com/make-a-fine-art-floral-note-card-holder/) - These beautiful note card holders that I made during this week's Make-it-Monday Facebook Live make terrific gifts for so many occasions. Suitable for hostess gifts, teacher gifts and birthday gifts. I also think they would make impressive craft fair items. To make your own Fine Art Floral note card holder you will need two pieces - [Make a Sweet Springtime Thank-you Card](https://theplaidpoodle.com/make-a-sweet-springtime-thank-you-card/) - Field of Flowers Thank You Card Who doesn't love a beautiful card that is also effortless to make? I do and I'm so proud of how this card turned out! It just makes me happy. It made me so happy that I decided to create it using two different patterns from the Playing with Patterns - [Learn to Make a Daisy Lane Window Card](https://theplaidpoodle.com/learn-to-make-a-daisy-lane-window-card/) - The spring weather here in Kansas City has me wanting to plant some flowers in the worst way! Our weather is very sneaky as it has been known to snow in April so I'm holding off. Our rule-of-thumb is to wait until Mother's Day to plant and it cannot get here soon enough! Just because - [Make a Hydrangea Hill Fancy-Fold Window Card](https://theplaidpoodle.com/make-a-hydrangea-hill-fancy-fold-window-card/) - If you are a lover of hydrangeas like I am you will enjoy the Hydrangea Hill Designer Series Paper from Stampin' Up! The paper is jam-packed full of beautiful blooms in all our favorite springtime colors. I used one of my favorite prints from the paper pack for a fancy-fold window card that I was - [It's the Stampin' Up! Last Chance Products Sale](https://theplaidpoodle.com/its-the-stampin-up-last-chance-products-sale/) - If you love great deals, the Stampin' Up! Last-Chance Products Sale is the perfect time to shop. You’ll get deep discounts on your favorite products from the 2020–2021 Annual Catalog—and as an extra bonus—you’ll get a peek at the list of items carrying over to the other catalogs. Many items will sell out fast, so - [Butterfly Brilliance Springtime Treat Bag Toppers](https://theplaidpoodle.com/butterfly-brilliance-springtime-treat-bag-toppers/) - 3-D Projects - [Make Beautiful Butterfly Brilliance Cards!](https://theplaidpoodle.com/make-beautiful-butterfly-brilliance-cards/) - Spring sprung on us over the weekend and I'm ready for it! I'm ready to spend more time outside. I'm ready to get my hands dirty planting all my favorite spring flowers. And most of all, I'm ready to pull out the pastel and bright colors to make fun spring paper projects! Here are a - [FREE SHIPPING!](https://theplaidpoodle.com/free-shipping-3/) - Time for you to stock up and save on your favorite Stampin’ Up! products! What’s the big occasion? On March 17 only, Stampin' Up! is offering FREE shipping on orders subtotaling $50 or more. This incredible deal begins at midnight MT tonight and lasts for 24 hours only, so get your wish list ready to - [How to Make Your Own Mini Easter Basket using Cardstock](https://theplaidpoodle.com/make-your-own-mini-easter-basket/) - We'll be celebrating Easter in just over a month. I'm so happy that Winter is on the way out and Spring is on the way in! One of my favorite ways to celebrate Easter is by creating Easter Baskets. You are going to want to make your own Easter Basket when you find out how - [Make a Hey Birthday Chick Bridge Fold Cards](https://theplaidpoodle.com/make-a-hey-birthday-chick-bridge-fold-cards/) - What’s better than one fantastic bundle? Two fantastic (coordinating) bundles! The Hey Chick Stamp Set (a 2017 Sale-A-Bration set) has returned and brought along three new friends: The Chick Dies and a brand-new bundle that includes the Hey Birthday Chick Stamp Set and the Birthday Chick Dies. These playful images are so fun to stamp. - [Heartwarming Hugs Gift Card Holder](https://theplaidpoodle.com/heartwarming-hugs-gift-card-holder/) - Make a Heartwarming Hugs Gift Card Holder - [Wishes & Wonder Milk Carton Treat Box](https://theplaidpoodle.com/wishes-wonder-milk-carton-treat-box/) - Make a Wishes & Wonder Milk Carton Treat Box. - [Giant Year-End Closeout!](https://theplaidpoodle.com/giant-year-end-closeout/) - Shop the Giant Year-End Closeout! - [Snowflake Wishes](https://theplaidpoodle.com/poinsettia-place-card-class-to-go-2/) - Receive FREE access to the Snowflake Wishes Online Card Class with purchase! - [Make a Christmas Gleaming Fancy Fold Card](https://theplaidpoodle.com/make-a-christmas-gleaming-fancy-fold-card/) - Make a Christmas Gleaming Fancy Fold Card - [Poinsettia Petals Ghirardelli Chocolate Box](https://theplaidpoodle.com/poinsettia-petals-ghirardelli-chocolate-box/) - Learn how to make a Poinsettia Petals Ghirardelli Chocolate Box. - [Winter Woods Christmas Card](https://theplaidpoodle.com/winter-woods-christmas-card/) - Make a Christmas card using the Winter Woods stamp set. - [Gleaming Ornaments Punch Pack Christmas Ornament](https://theplaidpoodle.com/gleaming-ornaments-punch-pack-christmas-ornament/) - Make a beautiful 3-dimensional Christmas ornament using the Gleaming Ornaments Punch Pack. - [12 Days of Christmas!](https://theplaidpoodle.com/12-days-of-christmas/) - Subscribe to 12 Days of Christmas and make this the craftiest holiday ever! - [Curvy Christmas Sounds of the Season Christmas Card](https://theplaidpoodle.com/curvy-christmas-sounds-of-the-season-christmas-card/) - Make a curvy Christmas sounds of the season Christmas card. - [Halloween Witches Hat Treat Holder](https://theplaidpoodle.com/halloween-witches-hat-treat-holder/) - Learn how to make an adorable Halloween Witches Hat Treat Holder. - [Christmas Gleaming Card](https://theplaidpoodle.com/christmas-gleaming-card/) - Make a farmhouse chic Christmas Gleaming Card. - [Arrange a Wreath Christmas Card](https://theplaidpoodle.com/arrange-a-wreath-christmas-card/) - Make an Arrange a Wreath Christmas Card. - [DIY Christmas Tags](https://theplaidpoodle.com/diy-christmas-tags/) - Learn how to make your own Christmas Tags. - [Make an Interactive Christmas Card!](https://theplaidpoodle.com/make-an-interactive-christmas-card/) - Make an interactive Christmas card using the Cherish the Season Bundle from Stampin' Up! - [Celebrations Tidings Home Decor Project](https://theplaidpoodle.com/celebrations-tidings-home-decor-project/) - Make a beautiful Celebration Tidings Home Decor Project. - [Halloween Matchbook Treat Holder with Pocket](https://theplaidpoodle.com/halloween-matchbook-treat-holder-with-pocket/) - Make a Halloween matchbook treat holder with pocket. - [Snowman Season Fun Fold Card](https://theplaidpoodle.com/snowman-season-fun-fold-card/) - Make a Snowman Season fun fold card. - [Poinsettia Place Card Class to Go](https://theplaidpoodle.com/poinsettia-place-card-class-to-go/) - Make 6 gorgeous cards with the Poinsettia Place Card Class to Go. - [Halloween Z-Fold Card](https://theplaidpoodle.com/halloween-z-fold-card/) - Make a Halloween Z-Fold Card using the Celebration Tidings Bundle from Stampin' Up! - [DIY Dollar Tree Autumn Home Decor](https://theplaidpoodle.com/diy-dollar-tree-autumn-home-decor/) - I'm sharing a beautiful DIY Dollar Tree Autumn Home Decor project. - [HAPPENING NOW!](https://theplaidpoodle.com/happening-now/) - Get all the news happening now! - [Gather Together Autumn Treat Holder](https://theplaidpoodle.com/gather-together-autumn-treat-holder/) - Make a treat holder using the Gather Together bundle from Stampin' UP! - [Gather Together Die-Cut Card](https://theplaidpoodle.com/gather-together-die-cut-card/) - Make a Gather Together Die-Cut Card. - [Make a Tri-Fold Slimline Card](https://theplaidpoodle.com/make-a-tri-fold-slimline-card/) - Learn how to make a tri-fold slimline card. - [Make a Halloween Shaker Card](https://theplaidpoodle.com/make-a-halloween-shaker-card/) - Make a Halloween Shaker Card. - [Make Two Cards with Celebration Tidings](https://theplaidpoodle.com/make-two-cards-with-celebration-tidings/) - Make two cards using the Celebrating Tidings Bundle from Stampin' Up! - [Make a Card using the Tarnished Foil Technique](https://theplaidpoodle.com/make-a-card-using-the-tarnished-foil-technique/) - Make a card using the Tarnished Foil Technique. - [Make a Beautiful Autumn Card](https://theplaidpoodle.com/make-a-beautiful-autumn-card/) - Learn how to make a beautiful autumn card using the Beautiful Autumn stamp set from Stampin' Up! - [Holiday Mini Catalog!](https://theplaidpoodle.com/holiday-mini-catalog/) - The 2019 Stampin' Up! Holiday Mini Catalog is finally here! It's full of everything we love about the upcoming season. As you browse through the catalog to plan your holiday projects you'll find lots of new products to love! You'll also see some returning favorites from past catalogs are back. Click on the catalog image - [Make a Card using Paper Scraps!](https://theplaidpoodle.com/make-a-card-using-paper-scraps/) - Learn how to make a card using paper scraps. - [Forever Fern Diagonal Gatefold Card](https://theplaidpoodle.com/forever-fern-diagonal-gatefold-card/) - Make a diagonal gatefold card using the Forever Fern stamp set from Stampin' Up! - [Make a Parisian Flourish Embossed Card](https://theplaidpoodle.com/make-a-parisian-flourish-embossed-card/) - Use the Parisian Flourish 3-D Embossing Folder to create this Parisian Flourish Embossed Card. - [Make an Art Gallery Birthday Card!](https://theplaidpoodle.com/make-an-art-gallery-birthday-card/) - Make an art gallery birthday card using the Dressed to Impress stamp set! I was in need of two feminine birthday cards and you cannot get any more feminine than the Dressed to Impress stamp set. Pair it with the coordinating All Dressed Up Dies and it has all the things every girl wants! To - [Make a Heat Embossed Die-Cut Thank You Card](https://theplaidpoodle.com/make-a-heat-embossed-die-cut-thank-you-card/) - Learn how to make a heat embossed die-cut thank you card. - [Online Card Making Classes](https://theplaidpoodle.com/online-card-making-classes/) - Make beautiful handmade cards by taking an online card making class. - [Arrange a Wreath Reverse Easel Card](https://theplaidpoodle.com/arrange-a-wreath-reverse-easel-card/) - Make a Reverse Easel Card using the Arrange a Wreath Bundle from Stampin' Up! - [Celebrate Sunflowers Pop-Up Card](https://theplaidpoodle.com/celebrate-sunflowers-pop-up-card/) - Make your own pop-up card using the Celebrate Sunflowers Bundle by Stampin' Up! - [Bonus Days are Back!](https://theplaidpoodle.com/bonus-days-are-back/) - Bonus Days are Back! For every $50 you spend starting today and ending August 3rd (before shipping and tax), you’ll get a $5 Bonus Days coupon that you can use during the month of August. Choose to spend those coupons toward purchases from the new Holiday Mini Catalog that goes live on August 4th! There - [Make Your Own Envelopes](https://theplaidpoodle.com/make-your-own-envelopes/) - Learn how to make and line envelopes for your handmade cards. - [Birds & Branches Slimline Card](https://theplaidpoodle.com/birds-branches-slimline-card/) - Learn how to make an on-trend slimline card using the Birds & Branches Bundle from Stampin' Up! - [Birds & Branches Birdhouse Treat Holder](https://theplaidpoodle.com/birds-branches-birdhouse-treat-holder/) - Create a sweet treat birdhouse shaped treat holder using the Birds & Branches Bundle from Stampin' Up! - [Learn a Faux Watercolor Technique](https://theplaidpoodle.com/learn-a-faux-watercolor-technique/) - Learn how to use a faux watercolor technique to make a Thinking of You Card. - [Make a Watermelon Milk Carton Treat Holder](https://theplaidpoodle.com/make-a-watermelon-milk-carton-treat-holder/) - Learn how to make a Mini Milk Carton Treat Holder. - [Two Fun Fold Cards Full of Flowers](https://theplaidpoodle.com/two-fun-fold-cards-full-of-flowers/) - Fun-fold cards pack a big "WOW" factor and are such a treat to receive! I enjoyed making the cards in today's post and they were so easy to make. This first card looks like a large matchbook. The sentiment tag is positioned just right to keep the card closed. The pretty sunflower print from the - [Make Your Own Gift Bag!](https://theplaidpoodle.com/make-your-own-gift-bag/) - Make your own gift bag using scrapbook paper. - [Make a Floating Card](https://theplaidpoodle.com/make-a-floating-card/) - Learn how to make two types of floating greeting cards. - [Masking Technique Card](https://theplaidpoodle.com/masking-technique-card/) - Make a card using the Masking Technique. - [Make a 3-D Front Flap Card](https://theplaidpoodle.com/make-a-3-d-front-flap-card/) - Learn how to make a 3-D front flap card using the Above the Clouds Bundle from Stampin' Up! - [Have Another Quarantini!](https://theplaidpoodle.com/have-another-quarantini/) - Make light-hearted cards and give back to Covid-19 efforts with the Share Sunshine digital stamp set. - [Make a Timeless Tulips Mother's Day Gift Bag](https://theplaidpoodle.com/make-a-timeless-tulips-mothers-day-gift-bag/) - Make your own sweet handled gift bag perfect for gift cards, a small gift or candy treats. - [Last Chance Discounted Products](https://theplaidpoodle.com/last-chance-discounted-products/) - Stampin' Up! just released their 2020 Retiring Lists. - [Make a Dressed to Impress Mother's Day Gift](https://theplaidpoodle.com/make-a-dressed-to-impress-mothers-day-gift/) - Make a Dressed to Impress Mother's Day Gift with clay flower pots and Designer Series Paper. - [Make a Vellum Shaker Card](https://theplaidpoodle.com/make-a-vellum-shaker-card/) - Learn how to make a vellum shaker card. - [Make A Shaker Easter Basket](https://theplaidpoodle.com/make-a-shaker-easter-basket/) - Make a shaker Easter basket with oval dies. - [Announcing Card Classes To Go!](https://theplaidpoodle.com/announcing-card-classes-to-go/) - I'm so excited to announce Card Classes to Go! - [FREE SHIPPING!](https://theplaidpoodle.com/free-shipping-2/) - Celebrate my birthday with FREE SHIPPING! - [Make a Country Floral Wax Paper Embossed Card](https://theplaidpoodle.com/make-a-country-floral-wax-paper-embossed-card/) - Learn a new technique for creating beautiful, batik-like backgrounds for your paper crafting projects. - [Make an Easel Card with Magnolia Lane](https://theplaidpoodle.com/make-an-easel-card/) - Make your own elegant easel card using stamps, paper and ink. - [How to Make a Valentine Treat Holder](https://theplaidpoodle.com/how-to-make-a-valentine-treat-holder/) - Create a cute Valentine Treat Holder. - [How to Make a So Sentimental Thank You Card](https://theplaidpoodle.com/how-to-make-a-so-sentimental-thank-you-card/) - Make your own Thank You Card with the So Sentimental Stamp Set from Stampin' Up! - [Make a Mini Valentine Chocolate Box](https://theplaidpoodle.com/make-a-mini-valentine-chocolate-box/) - Make a mini heart-shaped chocolate box using the Heart Punch Pack from Stampin' Up! - [Make a K.I.S.S. Card](https://theplaidpoodle.com/make-a-k-i-s-s-card/) - Make a simple card with basic paper crafting supplies. - [Make it Monday!](https://theplaidpoodle.com/make-it-monday/) - A sweet embellished candy jar created in this week's Make it Monday! - [Sale-a-Bration is Here!](https://theplaidpoodle.com/sale-a-bration-is-here/) - Welcome to Sale-a-Bration, Stampin' Up!'s most exciting promotion of the year! - [Free Shipping!](https://theplaidpoodle.com/free-shipping/) - All Inclusive Kits All-Inclusive kits are always a great idea for those hard to buy for people on your list. Paper Pumpkin Prepaid Subscriptions Paper Pumpkin Prepaid Subscriptions are the gifts that keep on giving! Purchase 3, 6, or 12 month subscriptions with no shipping! Year End Close Outs & Clearance Rack Shop Year End Close Outs and - [Year-End Closeout!](https://theplaidpoodle.com/year-end-closeout/) - View discounted items from the Stampin' Up! Closeout sale. - [Online Extravaganza Stock Up Sale!](https://theplaidpoodle.com/online-extravaganza-stock-up-sale/) - Stock up on all your paper crafting essentials during the Stampin' Up! Online Extravaganza Stock Up Sale. - [The Most Wonderful Time](https://theplaidpoodle.com/the-most-wonderful-time/) - Make a thank-you card using elements from the Most Wonderful Time product medley by Stampin' Up! - [24-Hour Stamp Sale](https://theplaidpoodle.com/24-hour-stamp-sale/) - Mark your calendars! Stampin' Up! is kicking off a 24-Hour Stamp Sale. For one day only, you can save 15% on select stamp sets. Sale begins at midnight Mountain Time tonight and ends at midnight Mountain Time Wednesday, 10/23/19. The 24-Hour Stamp Sale will be over quickly—so time is of the essence. Click on the button below - [The Holiday Catalog](https://theplaidpoodle.com/the-holiday-catalog/) - The 2019 Stampin' Up! Holiday Catalog is here. - [Sweet Scarecrow Card & Memory Keeping Pages](https://theplaidpoodle.com/sweet-scarecrow-card-memory-keeping-pages/) - Sweet scarecrow card and scrapbook page layout made using Stampin' Up! cardstock, ink, fringe scissors and paper punches. - [Fabulous Work of Art!](https://theplaidpoodle.com/fabulous-work-of-art-2/) - Card made with Stampin' Up! In-Color card stock, ink and Work of Art stamp set. Weekly Deals, Clearance Rack and New Arrivals. - [LIMITED-TIME PROMOTION: EXTRA, EXTRA!](https://theplaidpoodle.com/limited-time-promotion-extra-extra/) - If you've been thing about becoming a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator, now's the perfect time to join! - [2019 Annual Catalog is Here!](https://theplaidpoodle.com/2019-annual-catalog-is-here/) - View the 2019 Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog - [Resist Emboss Technique with Rooted in Nature](https://theplaidpoodle.com/resist-emboss-technique-with-rooted-in-nature/) - Make a beautiful card using the resist emboss technique and the Rooted in Nature stamp set from Stampin' Up! - [DIY Tropical Chic Gift Box](https://theplaidpoodle.com/diy-tropical-chic-gift-box/) - Make your own Tropical Chic Gift Box using products from the Tropical Escape Suite by Stampin' Up! - [Sailing Home Card](https://theplaidpoodle.com/sailing-home-card/) - I just got back from San Antonio where I attended OnStage Local with Stampin' Up! OnStage is an exciting event designed to bring Stampin’ Up! demonstrators together. These events coincide with the launch of the annual and seasonal catalogs so we can see all of the new products before anyone else. Here are the lovely - [Craft Room Storage](https://theplaidpoodle.com/craft-room-storage/) - I am tickled Petal Pink to announce that Stampin' Up! is launching a modular storage system! Whether you have an entire room or a small corner in your home for stamping, your creative space should be tailored to you. The new product line, Storage by Stampin’ Up!, provides you with modular storage solutions that let - [Abstract Impressions Thank You Card](https://theplaidpoodle.com/abstract-impressions-thank-you-card/) - I've been away from my studio for about a week and I think it has affected my creative mojo. One of the things I do when that happens is gather items from a suite of products. Placing the stamp set, pretty papers and other elements in front of me helps to spur some ideas and - [Butterfly Beauty Tissue Box](https://theplaidpoodle.com/butterfly-beauty-tissue-box/) - Spring is coming and that means allergy season is on its way! In today's Coffee & a Card Facebook Live I demonstrated how to make this sweet tissue box that holds mini tissue packs. Wouldn't these make super gifts for those fellow allergy sufferers in our lives? Project Recipe: Box = 4-1/4" x 6-1/4" piece - [Amazing Life You are Amazing Card](https://theplaidpoodle.com/amazing-life-you-are-amazing-card/) - Today's Card is a quick and easy card. The stamped images are from the Amazing Life Stamp Set. "You are amazing!", "I believe in you!", "Yay!" - I make these statements all the time and am excited to have stamps that match my expressions! Also, we're in the month of March and the four-leaf clover - [Incredible Like You Birthday Card](https://theplaidpoodle.com/incredible-like-you-birthday-card/) - This is the birthday card we made during this week's Coffee and A Card Facebook Live using one of my favorite Stampin' Up! colors, Melon Mambo. It was a quick and easy card and I think it turned out very pretty. The flowers seemed to be floating around at first but once I added the - [Home to Roost Bundle](https://theplaidpoodle.com/home-to-roost-bundle/) - Share the simple moments with the Stampin’ Up! Home to Roost stamp set. Available free during Sale-a-bration. Create these beautiful and easy cards with fond thoughts of friendship. Did you know you can purchase all of the supplies to make these adorable cards with just one item number? Use item code #151039 when you shop - [Coffee Cafe Gift Card Holder](https://theplaidpoodle.com/coffee-cafe-gift-card-holder/) - I love coffee! My Kuerig is the first thing I drag myself to each morning. Taking a few minutes to enjoy a hot cup of coffee while my brain tries to wake up is one of the best moments of my day. I'm not alone in my love for coffee and that's why I often - [Stampin' Up! Occasions Catalog & Sale-A-Bration](https://theplaidpoodle.com/stampin-up-occasions-catalog-sale-a-bration/) - The 2019 Stampin' Up! Catalog and Sale-A-Bration brochure go live today. - [Banner Blast Card](https://theplaidpoodle.com/banner-blast-card/) - Card made using rubber stamps, paper and ink. - [New Girls In Town!](https://theplaidpoodle.com/new-girls-in-town-2/) - New paper crafting blog creating rubber stamped cards, party and home decor items and scrapbooking layouts. - [Valentine Chocolate Box](https://theplaidpoodle.com/valentine-chocolate-box/) - I made this adorable little heart shaped box during my Facebook Live Coffee and a Card last week. I patterned it after a box of chocolates I received from my husband to celebrate the anniversary of our first date. I talk all about that first date during the Facebook Live. You can hear all about - [Beauty Abounds Friendship Card](https://theplaidpoodle.com/beauty-abounds-friendship-card/) - I made this charming card during my weekly Coffee and a Card series today. It has all the things; a lovely floral print, dainty bow and petite butterflies that shine. My favorite thing about the card however, is the sentiment. Here is the inside of the card. Isn't that the perfect sentiment? Such a kind - [Meant to Be Valentine Card](https://theplaidpoodle.com/meant-to-be-valentine-card/) - Sometimes the best things are simple things and that is certainly true for this card. Lots of white space that highlights the Balmy Blue fourish, the Lovely Lipstick heart and the Flirty Flamingo ribbon. Simple doesn't mean boring. This card has color, pattern, texture and a little bit of glimmer from the ribbon. And although - [Meant to Be Chocolate Box](https://theplaidpoodle.com/meant-to-be-chocolate-box/) - Today's project is this elegant little box that is the perfect size for three Ferrero Rocher chocolates. One of my favorite things about this box is the design. This box is very substantial and because of the folds used, has nice finished edge. There is some scoring and cutting involved that can be a little - [Scallop Tag Topper Valentine Banner](https://theplaidpoodle.com/scallop-tag-topper-valentine-banner/) - Sweet DIY Scallop Tag Valentine Banner - [Merry Christmas to All DYI Ornament](https://theplaidpoodle.com/merry-christmas-to-all-dyi-ornament/) - Make your own farmhouse chic ornament using the Merry Christmas to All Bundle from Stampin' Up! - [Online Extravaganza](https://theplaidpoodle.com/online-extravaganza-3/) - Stampin' Up! Online Extravaganza - [Snow is Glistening](https://theplaidpoodle.com/snow-is-glistening/) - Notecard tutorial using the Snowflake Showcase Suite from Stampin' Up! - [Happy Birthday Stampin' Up!](https://theplaidpoodle.com/happy-birthday-stampin-up/) - I'm sharing some photos and a video along with a quick card tutorial from my trip to Orlando for the 2018 Stampin' Up! OnStage Live. - [Signs of Santa Treat Bag](https://theplaidpoodle.com/signs-of-santa-treat-bag/) - Sweet Treat Bag Tutorial using the Signs of Santa stamp set from Stampin' Up! - [Labels to Love Tags](https://theplaidpoodle.com/labels-to-love-tags/) - Cute gift tags made with the Labels to Love stamp set from Stampin' Up! - [Stampin' Up! 24-Hour Stamp Sale](https://theplaidpoodle.com/stampin-up-24-hour-stamp-sale/) - Stampin' Up! is celebrating it's birthday with a 24-hour sale. - [Cauldron Bubble Halloween Lanterns](https://theplaidpoodle.com/cauldron-bubble-halloween-lanterns/) - Make sweet Halloween Lanterns using the Cauldron Bubble stamp set. - [Stampin' Up! Country Lane Suite](https://theplaidpoodle.com/stampin-up-country-lane-suite/) - Four handmade cards using the Country Home stamp set from the Country Lane Suite by Stampin' Up! - [Spooky Sweets Gift Tag](https://theplaidpoodle.com/spooky-sweets-gift-tag/) - Cute Halloween gift tag made with the Spooky Sweets stamp set from Stampin' Up! - [Frights & Delights Paper Pumpkin](https://theplaidpoodle.com/frights_and_delights_september_paper_pumpkin/) - Make a cute Boo Basket and Narrow Note Card using the Frights & Delights Paper Pumpkin Kit. - [Peaceful Noel Mini Gift Box](https://theplaidpoodle.com/peaceful-noel-mini-gift-box/) - Make an elegant mini gift box for Christmas using products from the Joyous Noel Suite from Stampin' Up! - [Spooky Sweets Treat Box](https://theplaidpoodle.com/spooky-sweets-treat-box/) - Make a Halloween treat box using the Spooky Sweets stamp set. - [Celebrate World Card Making Day](https://theplaidpoodle.com/celebrateworldcardmakingday/) - Celebrate World Card Making Day with these great discounted products from Stampin' Up! - [Stampin' Up! Holiday Catalog](https://theplaidpoodle.com/stampin-up-holiday-catalog/) - My top three favorites from the 2018 Stampin' Up! Holiday Catalog. - [Color Your Season](https://theplaidpoodle.com/coloryourseason/) - Four gorgeous cards using the Blended Seasons Bundle from Stampin' Up! - [Lemon Zest Drink Mix Packet](https://theplaidpoodle.com/lemon-zest-drink-mix-packet/) - Make a darling drink packet party favor using the Stampin' Up! Lemon Zest stamp set. - [Beat the Heat!](https://theplaidpoodle.com/beat-the-heat/) - Hot deals to help you beat the heat and stay inside and make fun paper crafts! - [The New Stampin' Up! Color Collection](https://theplaidpoodle.com/the-new-stampin-up-color-collection/) - New Stampin' Up! In-Color and Core Color Collections to make your paper crafting projects more stunning than ever! - [Embellished Spool](https://theplaidpoodle.com/embellished-spool/) - Customers who place an order with me during the month of April using Host Code 7FWD6RED will receive three lovely handmade cards plus three yards of beautiful ribbon. I wanted to dress up the ribbon a little so they will receive it on a pretty embellished wooden spool. For this spool of sparkly Bermuda Bay - [Amazing You Card](https://theplaidpoodle.com/amazing-you-card/) - Amazing card created with the Amazing You stamp set and Celebrate You Thinlit Dies from Stampin' Up! - [Truly Tailored Card](https://theplaidpoodle.com/truly-tailored-card/) - A quick an easy card made using the Truly Tailored stamp set from Stampin' Up! - [Heartfelt Blooms Thinking of You Card](https://theplaidpoodle.com/ice-ice-baby-free-faceted-gems-2/) - Hand made card created using the Heartfelt Blooms stamp set, Flourish Thinlit Dies and Clear Faceted Gems by Stampin' Up! - [Ice Ice Baby FREE Faceted Gems](https://theplaidpoodle.com/ice-ice-baby-free-faceted-gems/) - Free Clear Faceted Gems with purchase. - [Stampin' Up! Epic Celebrations](https://theplaidpoodle.com/stampin-up-epic-celebrations/) - Make things epic with the Stampin' Up! Epic Celebrations stamp set, Stampin' Blends, Aqua Painters and Watercolor Pencils. - [Sale-a-Brate the New Year!](https://theplaidpoodle.com/sale-a-brate-the-new-year/) - Sale-a-Bration is the best sale of the year when you can earn free, exclusive products from Stampin' Up! with every qualifying purchase - [Stampin' Up! Clearance Rack Refresh!](https://theplaidpoodle.com/stampin-up-clearance-rack-refresh/) - New items have been added to the Clearance Rack in the Stampin' Up! Online store. - [Hug in a Mug Christmas Note Card](https://theplaidpoodle.com/hug-in-a-mug-christmas-note-card/) - A Christmas themed thank-you card created with the Hug in a Mug stamp set and Christmas Around the World Designer Series Paper. - [Quilted Christmas Tree](https://theplaidpoodle.com/quilted-christmas-tree/) - Deck your halls by creating a whimsical Christmas Tree using Quilted Christmas Designer Series Paper by Stampin' Up! - [Twelve Weeks of Christmas Week 6](https://theplaidpoodle.com/twelve-weeks-of-christmas-week6/) - Create a special holiday tradition by making your own Christmas Crackers using the Stampin' Up! Envelope Punch Board. - [Twelve Weeks of Christmas Week 10](https://theplaidpoodle.com/twelve-weeks-of-christmas-week-10/) - Create a cute envelope for gifts using Stampin' Up! All is Calm Designer Series Paper, Lost Lagoon card stock and ink and the Chalk Talk stamp set. - [My 5 Top Gift-Giving Picks](https://theplaidpoodle.com/my-5-top-gift-giving-picks/) - My top five gift giving picks for this season. - [Cyber Monday FREE Shipping](https://theplaidpoodle.com/cyber-monday-free-shipping/) - Get free shipping and a gift from me when placing a Stampin' Up! online order with Leslie Benson. - [Online Extravaganza!](https://theplaidpoodle.com/online-extravaganza-2/) - Save 20% on select stamp sets during the Stampin' Up! Online Extravaganza. - [Colorful Seasons](https://theplaidpoodle.com/colorful-seasons/) - Embellish a Mason Jar Candle using the Colorful Seasons Stamp Set and Seasonal Layers Thinlits Dies from Stampin' Up! - [Today is the Day!](https://theplaidpoodle.com/today-is-the-day/) - Today is the day to reserve a Stamparatus for yourself. - [Introducing the Stamparatus](https://theplaidpoodle.com/introducing-the-stamparatus/) - Introducing the Stamparatus, an innovative stamp placement tool from Stampin' Up! - [Stampin' Blends](https://theplaidpoodle.com/stampinblends/) - Stampin' Blends Artist Quality Alcohol Markers - [Be Merry](https://theplaidpoodle.com/be-merry-2/) - Create beautiful handmade Christmas ornaments using the Be Merry Kit from Stampin' Up! - [August 2017 Paper Pumpkin](https://theplaidpoodle.com/august-2017-paper-pumpkin/) - View the August 2017 Paper Pumpkin Giftable Greetings kit. - [July Starter Kit Deal!](https://theplaidpoodle.com/july-starter-kit-deal/) - Join Stampin' Up! during the month of July to receive additional free products. - [Stampin' Up! Lemon Zest Card](https://theplaidpoodle.com/stampin-up-lemon-zest-card/) - Make a card using the Lemon Zest Bundle from Stampin' Up! - [Make-it-in-Minutes Thank-You Card](https://theplaidpoodle.com/make-it-in-minutes-thank-you-card/) - Make a pretty card in minutes using Stampin' Up! Note Cards and Envelopes. - [One in a Melon Garden Trellis Cards](https://theplaidpoodle.com/one-in-a-melon-garden-trellis-cards/) - Create two alternative cards with supplies from the One in a Melon Paper Pumpkin Kit from Stampin' Up! - [Stampin' Up! Soft Sayings Card Kit](https://theplaidpoodle.com/stampin-up-soft-sayings-card-kit/) - Make 20 all-occasion cards with the Soft Sayings All-Inclusive Card Kit from Stampin' Up! - [Lovely Words & A New Stampin' Up! Catalog](https://theplaidpoodle.com/lovely-words-a-new-stampin-up-catalog/) - Handmade card made using the Lovely Words Thinlits from the new Stampin' Up! catalog. - [Swirly Bird Father's Day Card](https://theplaidpoodle.com/swirly-bird-fathers-day-card/) - Handmade card using the Swirly Bird stamp set from Stampin' Up! - [Paper Pumpkin Sprinkled with Love](https://theplaidpoodle.com/paper-pumpkin-sprinkled-with-love/) - Handmade card created with stamps from the May Paper Pumpkin Kit by Stampin' UP! - [Envelope Punch Board Envelopes & Liners](https://theplaidpoodle.com/envelope-punch-board-envelopes-liners/) - Create envelopes with liners that coordinate with your handmade cards using the Envelope Punch Board from Stampin' Up! - [Stampin' Up! Banners for You Card](https://theplaidpoodle.com/stampin-up-banners-for-you-card/) - Handmade card made using the Stampin' Up! Banners for You stamp set and Detailed Dragonfly Thinlits. - [Stampin' Up! Cottage Greetings Thank-You Card](https://theplaidpoodle.com/stampin-up-cottage-greetings-thank-you-card/) - Clean, simple thank-you card made using the Stampin' Up! Cottage Greetings stamp set. - [Stampin' Up! Sweet Stack Mini Chocolate Pocket](https://theplaidpoodle.com/stampin-up-sweet-stack-mini-chocolate-pocket/) - Project tutorial for a mini chocolate treat pocket made using the Stampin' Up! Sweet Stack stamp set. - [Stampin' Up! Beautiful You Birthday Card](https://theplaidpoodle.com/stampin-up-beautiful-you-birthday-card/) - Handmade watercolor card created with the Beautiful You stamp set by Stampin' Up! - [Up to 50% Off! Stampin' Up! Retiring List](https://theplaidpoodle.com/up-to-50-off-stampin-up-retiring-list/) - The Stampin' Up! Retiring list has been released. - [Basic Butterfly with Dragonfly Dreams Card](https://theplaidpoodle.com/basic-butterfly-with-dragonfly-dreams-card/) - Artisan-style card made using the Basic Butterfly and Dragonfly Dreams stamp sets by Stampin' Up! - [My Hero Matchbook Treat Holder](https://theplaidpoodle.com/my-hero-matchbook-treat-holder/) - Today's project is a quick and easy treat holder perfect for Easter giving. A snap to reproduce, you can make four of these cute little favors out of one 8-1/2" x 11" piece of card stock. Project Recipe: Score 7-1/2" x 2-1/2" piece of Melon Mambo card stock on the 7-1/2" side at 3/4", 4-1/4" - [Stampin' Up! Reverse Words Card](https://theplaidpoodle.com/stampin-up-reverse-words-card/) - Celebrate any occasion by making a card with the Stampin' Up! Reverse Words stamp set and Glimmer Paper. - [Sale-A-Bration](https://theplaidpoodle.com/sale-a-bration/) - Earn free product with purchases from Stampin' Up! during Sale-a-Bration. - [Stampin' Up Avant Garden Easter Card](https://theplaidpoodle.com/stampin-up-avant-garden-easter-card/) - Sweet Easter Card made using the Stampin' Up! Avant Garden stamp set that can be earned for FREE during Sale-A-Bration! - [Adoring Arrows Paper Pumpkin Kit](https://theplaidpoodle.com/adoring-arrows-paper-pumpkin-kit/) - Fall in love with the January 2017 Adoring Arrows Paper Pumpkin Kit by Stampin' Up! - [Stampin' Up! Year-End Close-Outs & Free Stamp Set From Me](https://theplaidpoodle.com/stampin-up-year-end-close-outs-free-stamp-set-from-me/) - Stampin' Up! year-end close-out sale and a free Tasty Truck stamp sale. - [Stampin' Up! Online Extravaganza!](https://theplaidpoodle.com/stampin-up-online-extravaganza/) - Save up to 40% during the Stampin' Up! Online Extravaganza - [Stitched from the Heart](https://theplaidpoodle.com/stitched-from-the-heart/) - Create a beautiful paper stitches on paper crafting projects using the Stampin' Up! Stitched Shape Framelits. - [Totally Trees Card](https://theplaidpoodle.com/totally-trees-card/) - Modern hand stamped card made using the Stampin' Up! Totally Trees stamp set. - [Paisleys & Posies Card](https://theplaidpoodle.com/paisleys-posies-card/) - Handmade card created with Stampin' Up! Paisleys & Posies stamp set. - [Vintage Leaves Card](https://theplaidpoodle.com/vintage-leaves-card/) - Handmade card created with the Stampin' Up! Vintage Leaves stamp set. - [Acorny Thank You Treat Holder](https://theplaidpoodle.com/acorny-thank-you-treat-holder/) - Sweet Autumn-themed treat holder made using the Stampin' Up! Acorny Thank You stamp set. - [Totally Trees](https://theplaidpoodle.com/totally-trees/) - Hand made card stamped with the Stampin' Up! Totally Trees stamp set. - [Flourishing Phrases Thank-You Cards](https://theplaidpoodle.com/flourishing-phrases-thank-you-cards/) - Note cards made using the Stampin' Up! Flourishing Phrases stamps and coordinating Flourish Thinlits Dies. - [Paper & Ink Sketches with The Plaid Poodle](https://theplaidpoodle.com/paper-ink-sketches-with-the-plaid-poodle/) - Sweet handmade card designed from Paper & Ink Sketch using the Stampin' Up! Pop of Paradise Stamp Set. - [New Stampin' Up! Catalog Reveal Party](https://theplaidpoodle.com/new-stampin-up-catalog-reveal-party/) - Stampin' Up! Catalog Reveal Party decorations using the Pop of Paradise Stamp Set. - [One Day Only Paper Pumpkin Mega Deal](https://theplaidpoodle.com/one-day-only-paper-pumpkin-mega-deal/) - Subscribe to Paper Pumpkin and get your first kit for just $5! - [Pop of Paradise Note Cards](https://theplaidpoodle.com/pop-of-paradise-note-cards/) - Tutorial to create sweet note cards using the Stampin' Up! Pop of Paradise Stamp Set and new In-Color ink and card stock. - [Stampin' Up! Idea Book and Catalog](https://theplaidpoodle.com/stampin-up-idea-book-and-catalog/) - View the new Stampin' Up! Idea Book and Catalog. - [My Paper Pumpkin](https://theplaidpoodle.com/my-paper-pumpkin-2/) - Make amazing paper crafting projects without all the prep work by subscribing to Paper Pumpkin. - [Timeless Textures Thinking of You Card](https://theplaidpoodle.com/timeless-textures-thinking-of-you-card/) - Shabby chic thinking of you card hand-stamped using the Timeless Textures Stamp Set from Stampin' Up! - [You're So Lovely](https://theplaidpoodle.com/youre-so-lovely/) - Make your own party favors using the Stampin' Up! You're So Lovely Project Kit. - [Butterfly Basics Card](https://theplaidpoodle.com/butterfly-basics-card/) - Hand Made birthday card made with the Stampin' Up! Butterfly Basics Stamp Set and Butterflies Thinlits. - [Love is in the Air Bloomin' Love Card](https://theplaidpoodle.com/love-is-in-the-air-bloomin-love-card/) - Hand made wedding card tutorial using the Stampin' Up! Bloomin' Love Stamp Set, card stock and ink. - [Spring is in the Air with Paper Pumpkin](https://theplaidpoodle.com/spring-is-in-the-air-with-paper-pumpkin/) - Receive all the stamps, ink and paper you need to create a fun paper-crafting project with a Paper Pumpkin subscription. - [Grateful Bunch Card](https://theplaidpoodle.com/grateful-bunch-card/) - Card tutorial using the Stampin' Up! Grateful Bunch stamp set with coordinating Blossom Bunch Punch. - [Stampin' Up! Retiring Lists](https://theplaidpoodle.com/stampin-up-retiring-lists/) - Stampin' Up! Retiring Lists - [Big News!](https://theplaidpoodle.com/big-news/) - Birthday card made with the Stampin' Up! Big News stamp set perfect for many occasions. - [My Paper Pumpkin](https://theplaidpoodle.com/my-paper-pumpkin/) - 3-month prepaid My Paper Subscription on sale and earns FREE Sale-a-Bration products. - [Envelope Punch Board Treat Box](https://theplaidpoodle.com/envelope-punch-board-treat-box/) - Create a sweet treat box using the Stampin' Up! Envelope Punch Board. - [Honeycomb Happiness Card](https://theplaidpoodle.com/honeycomb-happiness-card/) - Clean, simple card made using the Honeycomb Happiness Stamp Set by Stampin' Up! - [Bloomin' Love](https://theplaidpoodle.com/bloomin-love/) - Chocolate Box Tutorial using Stampin' Up! Bloomin' Love stamp set. - [Online Extravaganza Starts Today!](https://theplaidpoodle.com/online-extravaganza-starts-today/) - Save up to 50% off select Stampin' Up! products during the Online Extravaganza. - [Wicked Good Wreaths](https://theplaidpoodle.com/wicked-good-wreaths/) - Decorate your home with the seasons using wreaths you can make yourself like the Season to Season Wreath Project Kit. - [Frightful Wreath and DYI Wreath Stand](https://theplaidpoodle.com/frightful-wreath-and-dyi-wreath-stand/) - Tutorial with photos showing how to make your own wreath stand to place the Stampin' Up! Frightful Wreath on. - [A Lovely Thank-You](https://theplaidpoodle.com/a-lovely-thank-you/) - A lovely autumn themed card using the Stampin' Up! A Whole Lot of Lovely stamp set. - [Chalk it Up to Love](https://theplaidpoodle.com/chalk-it-up-to-love/) - The August My Paper Pumpkin Kit, Chalk it Up to Love is a fully designed project kit - complete with stamps, paper and ink. - [Cheer All Year - Really!](https://theplaidpoodle.com/cheer-all-year-really/) - A hand-crafted card that was created using the Stampin' Up! Cheer All Year stamp set. - [Fun, Fancy and Fabulous Stamping for Fall!](https://theplaidpoodle.com/fun-fancy-and-fabulous-stamping-for-fall/) - Fun, Fancy & Fabulous Stamping Kit and Card Making Classes for Fall. - [Celebrate Today Wedding Card](https://theplaidpoodle.com/celebrate-today-wedding-card/) - Wedding card made using Stampin' Up! Celebrate Today Stamp Set. - [Beautiful Bunch Thank You-Cards](https://theplaidpoodle.com/beautiful-bunch-thank-you-cards/) - Cute cards made with the Stampin' Up! Beautiful Bunch and Gorgeous Grunge stamp sets. - [Want FREE Stamp Sets?](https://theplaidpoodle.com/want-free-stamp-sets/) - Join the Facebook Virtual Event to hear different perspectives about joining Stampin' Up! - [Amped-Up Stamp Camp](https://theplaidpoodle.com/amped-up-stamp-camp/) - The June Stampin' Style class had a stamp camp theme with great food, four gorgeous cards, games and prizes. - [Layers of Gratitude Thank You Card](https://theplaidpoodle.com/layers-of-gratitude-thank-you-card/) - Thank you cards made using Layers of Gratitude Paper Pumpkin Kit, stamps and ink as well as Painted Petals Stamp Set and Painted Blooms Designer Series Paper. - [Thank You Cards](https://theplaidpoodle.com/thank-you-cards/) - Make thank you cards using Paper Pumpkin Kit, stamps and envelopes - [Monday's My Favorite Things - The Big Shot](https://theplaidpoodle.com/mondays-my-favorite-things-the-big-shot/) - The Big Shot Die Cutting Machine is a great paper crafting machine able to emboss card stock and cut dies with coordinating stamp set. - [IT'S ALL ABOUT Y.O.U.](https://theplaidpoodle.com/its-all-about-y-o-u/) - Create cut paper crafting projects using stamps from the Stampin' Up! My Paper Pumpkin Kit. - [Painted Blooms](https://theplaidpoodle.com/painted-blooms/) - Create a DYI home decor project using Stampin' Up! Painted Blooms Designer Series Paper. - [It Just Keeps Getting Better!](https://theplaidpoodle.com/it-just-keeps-getting-better/) - Make marvelous projects using new products from the Stampin' Up! Sale-a-Bration promotion. Bonus products you may earn for FREE! - [Twelve Weeks of Christmas Week 11](https://theplaidpoodle.com/twelve-weeks-of-christmas-week-11/) - Video tutorial for creating a cafe-style gift bag using Stampin' Up! card stock, the Petite Pairs stamp set and Trime the Tree Designer Series Paper Stack. - [Twelve Weeks of Christmas Week 9](https://theplaidpoodle.com/twelve-weeks-of-christmas-week-9/) - Celebrate the real reason we celebrate Christmas by enjoying time spent with your loved ones; loving each other and laughing together. - [Twelve Weeks of Christmas Week 8](https://theplaidpoodle.com/twelve-weeks-of-christmas-week-8/) - Create an artisan style gift card holder using Stampin' Up! Tag-a-Bag Gift Bag and embellishments. - [A Very Special Stampin' Style Class](https://theplaidpoodle.com/a-very-special-stampin-style-class/) - December Stampin' Style Card Class turned party to appreciate the wonderful people who attend my classes all thru the year. A great soup recipe along with party favors and Christmas note cards. - [A Pretty Package of a Deal!](https://theplaidpoodle.com/a-pretty-package-of-a-deal-2/) - Join Stampin' Up! and save 25%. Receive $125 worth of product for $74.25. - [Online Extravaganza](https://theplaidpoodle.com/online-extravaganza/) - Stampin' Up! Online Extravaganza offers deeply discounted prices on select product and product bundles for a limited time only while supplies last! - [Twelve Weeks of Christmas Week 7](https://theplaidpoodle.com/twelve-weeks-of-christmas-week-7/) - A pure vintage Christmas card reminiscent of It's a Wonderful Life. A fancy card made using gold embossing and the Stampin' Up! Wondrous Wreath stamp set. - [Twelve Weeks of Christmas Week 5](https://theplaidpoodle.com/twelve-weeks-of-christmas-week-5/) - Video tutorial for making a sweet Christmas card using the Endless Wishes and Bright & Beautiful stamp sets along with Smoky Slate and Soft Sky card stock. - [12 Weeks of Christmas Week 4](https://theplaidpoodle.com/12-weeks-of-christmas-week-4/) - Have pretty gift packages this Christmas and make these gorgeous gift tags now! - [Halloween Treat Creature Feature](https://theplaidpoodle.com/halloween-treat-creature-feature/) - Scary Halloween treat holders made using Stampin' Up! card stock and Tag Topper Scallop Punch. - [12 Weeks of Christmas - Week Three!!!](https://theplaidpoodle.com/12-weeks-of-christmas-week-three/) - Christmas gift boxes created using the Stampin' Up! Gift Box Punch Board, Old Olive cardstock and Red Glimmer paper. - [Twelve Days of Christmas - Week Two!](https://theplaidpoodle.com/twelve-days-of-christmas-week-two/) - Hand made card tutorial using the Stampin' Up! Lovely As a Tree stamp set. - [Introducing Twelve Weeks of Christmas!!!](https://theplaidpoodle.com/introducing-twelve-weeks-of-christmas/) - Follow The Plaid Poodle through twelve weeks of Christmas paper crafting inspiration! - [September My Paper Pumpkin, Weekly Deals and Clearance Rack](https://theplaidpoodle.com/september-my-paper-pumpkin-weekly-deals-and-clearance-rack/) - View Stampin' Up! My Paper Pumpkin video tutorials and samples showing the September kit along with September 24 Weekly Deals and Clearance Rack. - [Grateful Card](https://theplaidpoodle.com/grateful-card/) - Handmade card using card stock, photopolymer stamps and ink from Stampin' Up! along with Stampin' Up! Weekly Deals. - [Memory Keeping with Stampin' Up!](https://theplaidpoodle.com/memory-keeping-with-stampin-up/) - Two traditional scrapbook pages to record fond, family memories as well as Project Life by Stampin' Up! memory keeping. - [Goodbye Summer, Hello Stampin' Up! Holiday Catalog!](https://theplaidpoodle.com/goodbye-summer-hello-stampin-up-holiday-catalog/) - Summer is over but the Stampin' Up! Holiday Catalog is live. Look forward to the upcoming season by making your gatherings, greetings and decorating awesome with all the new, holiday stuff! - [Short and Sweet!](https://theplaidpoodle.com/short-and-sweet/) - Join Stampin' Up! between August 21st and August 28th and receive $150 worth of products for $99! - [Hello Card](https://theplaidpoodle.com/hello-card/) - Handmade "Hello" card created using Stampin' Up! In-Colors, Hardwood stamp, the Big Shot Die Cutting Machine and Chalk Talk Framelit Dies. - [What's the BIG Deal?](https://theplaidpoodle.com/whats-the-big-deal/) - Buy a Stampin' Up! Big Shot and receive free stamps and framelits bundles along with free shipping. - [Queen Bee Girls Night Out and FREE Shipping!](https://theplaidpoodle.com/queen-bee-girls-night-out-and-free-shipping/) - Queen Bee Girls Night Out event where guests enjoyed music, food and were able to create a cute, ombre tag made with the Stampin' Up! Work of Art stamp set. - [Can I Have Fries With That?](https://theplaidpoodle.com/can-i-have-fries-with-that/) - Party favor box made using Stampin' Up! Fry Box Bigz L Die, Oval Accent Bigz Clear Die and Big Shot Die Cutting Machine. - [A Little Kindness](https://theplaidpoodle.com/a-little-kindness/) - Hand stamped cards created with Kinda Eclectic stamp set, ink and cardstock. Weekly Deals and 2014 Inspire. Create. Share. Stampin' Up! Convention. - [Fabulous Fourth and My Paper Pumpkin!](https://theplaidpoodle.com/fabulous-fourth-and-my-paper-pumpkin/) - Celebrate a fabulous Fourth of July with Stampin' Up! My Paper Pumpkin patriotic decorations and party favors. - [Stampin' Up! Work of Art](https://theplaidpoodle.com/stampin-up-work-of-art/) - Hand made cards created with Stampin' Up! Work of Art stamp set, inks, card stock and paper crafting accessories. Also, Weekly Deals and My Paper Pumpkin. - [Card Stock Storage Solutions](https://theplaidpoodle.com/card-stock-storage-solutions/) - Several solutions for the organizing and storage of 8-1/2" x 11" and 12" x 12" card stock and designer series paper. - [Happy Anniversary!](https://theplaidpoodle.com/happy-anniversary/) - Celebrating my 33rd wedding anniversary today! - [Gorgeous Grunge Masculine Card](https://theplaidpoodle.com/gorgeous-grunge-masculine-card/) - Make a masculine card for Father's Day using Stampin' Up! Gorgeous Grunge stamp set, card stock and ink. - [Stampin' Scoop - Join for $50!](https://theplaidpoodle.com/stampin-scoop-join-for-50/) - Become a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator for $50 and check out the Weekly Deals, My Paper Pumpkin, Retiring Items, the Clearance Rack and New Arrivals! - [Stampin' Blendabilities](https://theplaidpoodle.com/stampin-blendabilities/) - Hand made card using Stampin' Up! Stampin' Blendabilities Markers, card stock, stamps and ink. - [Top Note Die Party Favor Tutorial](https://theplaidpoodle.com/top-note-die-party-favor-tutorial/) - Make a cute party favor using Stampin' Up! card stock, stamps and ink along with the Top Note Bigz Die. - [Watercolor Note Card](https://theplaidpoodle.com/watercolor-note-card/) - Make a note card with a watercolor effect using Stampin' Up! Clear Mount Blocks and Stampin' Write Markers. - [Fancy Foil Thank You Card](https://theplaidpoodle.com/fancy-foil-thank-you-card/) - Card made with Stampin' Up! In-Color card stock, ink and Work of Art stamp set. Weekly Deals, Clearance Rack and New Arrivals. - [Masculine Card and Gift Bag](https://theplaidpoodle.com/masculine-card-and-gift-bag/) - Masculine card made using Lovely as A Tree stamp set with video tutorial for coordinating gift bag made using Stampin' Up! Chalk Talk stamp set. - [Craft Studio Tour](https://theplaidpoodle.com/craft-studio-tour/) - Tour of new renovated Stampin' Up! craft studio space. - [Fresh Craft Studio and Fresh Card!](https://theplaidpoodle.com/fresh-craft-studio-and-fresh-card/) - Hand made card using Stampin' Up! Designer Series Paper Stacks, Secret Garden Stamp Set, Secret Garden Framelits and Gorgeous Grunge Stamp Set. - [Oh, Happy Day!](https://theplaidpoodle.com/oh-happy-day/) - Hand made card using Stampin' Up! Starburst Sayings stamp, Hardwood stamp and Starburst Framelits. - ["Just Because" Cards](https://theplaidpoodle.com/just-because-cards/) - Video tutorial showing a quick and easy card to make and give to someone "just because". - [Best Friend Card](https://theplaidpoodle.com/best-friend-card/) - Homemade layered card using Stampin' Up! card stock, ink, stamps and embellishments. - [Why I Became a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator](https://theplaidpoodle.com/why-i-became-a-stampin-up-demonstrator/) - The story of why I became a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator and the purpose for The Plaid Poodle blog along with Weekly Deals, Clearance Rack and New Arrivals. - [Scrapbook Page Made with Project Life Products](https://theplaidpoodle.com/scrapbook-page-made-with-project-life-products/) - Video tutorial showing scrapbook page made with Project Life Products exclusive to Stampin' Up! - [Project Life Available Today!](https://theplaidpoodle.com/project-life-available-today/) - Memory Keeping just got easier through Stampin' Up! who has partnered with Becky Higgins and Project Life. - [FREE Stampin' Up! Catalog](https://theplaidpoodle.com/free-stampin-up-catalog/) - The 2014/2015 Stampin' Up! Catalog premiered and you can get a free copy. - [Dress Up 4 You!](https://theplaidpoodle.com/dress-up-4-you/) - Handmade card using Dress Up Framelits and Hearts Collection Framelits and Big Shot Die Cutting Machine. - [New Weekly Deals, FREE Shipping, Retiring Products and Paper Pumpkin News!](https://theplaidpoodle.com/new-weekly-deals-free-shipping-retiring-products-and-paper-pumpkin-news/) - Enjoy FREE shipping on any orders placed between Monday, April 21 through Friday, April 25 (deadline is 11:50 PM Mountain Time on April 25th. Stock up because there is no minimum order. FREE shipping is timed perfectly to coincide with the release of the Stampin' Up! Retiring Lists. Retiring products (both stamps and accessories) are - [All Occasion Card Video Tutorial](https://theplaidpoodle.com/all-occasion-card-video-tutorial/) - Video tutorial for making an all occasion card using Stampin' Up! Secret Garden stamp set from the retiring products list, card stock and ink. - [Retiring Products List AND Free Shipping!](https://theplaidpoodle.com/free-shipping-starts-today/) - See the Stampin' Up! retiring items lists coinciding with free shipping on all orders beginning today through April 25, 2014 . - [Happy Easter Everyone!](https://theplaidpoodle.com/happy-easter-everyone/) - Wishing everyone a blessed Easter holiday. - [Weekly Deals Good Thru April 21!](https://theplaidpoodle.com/weekly-deals-good-thru-april-21/) - Stampin' Up! Weekly Deals, Clearance Items and New Arrivals. - [Blossom Petals Gift Bag](https://theplaidpoodle.com/blossom-petals-gift-bag/) - Gift bag created using Stampin' Up! Blossom Petals XL Punch, cardstock and ink. - [Secret Garden Easter Card](https://theplaidpoodle.com/secret-garden-easter-card/) - Hand made Easter Card made with Stampin' Up! ink, Secret Garden stamp set and cardstock. - [Project Life is Coming To Stampin' Up!](https://theplaidpoodle.com/project-life-is-coming-to-stampin-up/) - Becky Higgins' Project Life scrapbooking concept is available with exclusive Stampin' Up! content beginning May 1, 2014. - [WEEKLY DEALS GOOD THRU APRIL 14!](https://theplaidpoodle.com/weekly-specials-good-thru-april-14/) - Shop Stampin' Up! weekly deals and clearance and new arrivals. - [Stampin' Up! Easter Basket Video Tutorial](https://theplaidpoodle.com/stampin-up-easter-basket-tutorial/) - Video and instructions for making Easter Basket made with Stampin' Up! cardstock, stamps and ink. - [The Best Laid Plans](https://theplaidpoodle.com/the-best-laid-plans/) - A stop at Goodwill and an Easter Basket made with Stampin' Up! products. - [A Tisket a Tasket a Little Easter Basket!](https://theplaidpoodle.com/a-tisket-a-tasket-a-little-easter-basket/) - Handmade Easter basket using ink, stamps and card stock. - [Secret Garden](https://theplaidpoodle.com/secret-garden-2/) - Card made with Stampin' Up! Secret Garden stamp set and coordinating Framelits. - [Totally Tulips!](https://theplaidpoodle.com/totally-tulips/) - Home made card created with Stampin' Up! Bird Builder Punch and cardstock. - [Happy Birthday!](https://theplaidpoodle.com/happy-birthday/) - Celebrating my birthday with flowers and a home made card with a free PDF. - [You Make Me Happy!](https://theplaidpoodle.com/you-make-me-happy-2/) - Home made card made with card stock, rubber stamps and ink. - [SALE-A-BRATION FINAL WEEK!](https://theplaidpoodle.com/sale-a-bration-final-week/) - Stampin' Up! Sales, Promotions and Weekly Deals. - [FREE Markers with My Paper Pumpkin Subscription](https://theplaidpoodle.com/free-markers-with-my-paper-pumpkin-subscription/) - Earn free markers with My Paper Pumpkin Subscription to create beautiful paper crafting projects. - [Specials Wrapping Up!](https://theplaidpoodle.com/specials-wrapping-up/) - Stampin' Up! special deals and clearance items. - [Seasonal Style Class!](https://theplaidpoodle.com/seasonal-style-class/) - Monthly Stampin' Style Class where you create 3 to 4 trendy paper crafting projects. - [Fancy Foil](https://theplaidpoodle.com/fancy-foil/) - Hand made card using gold foil and vellum paper and embellishments. - [Weekly Deals](https://theplaidpoodle.com/166/) - Discounted price on Stampin' Up! products and promotions including embossing folders, rubber stamps, die cutting. - [Spring is on it's Way!](https://theplaidpoodle.com/spring-is-on-its-way/) - Make an Easter Card using Stampin' Up! Too Kind and Delightful Dozen stamp sets and Pool Party card stock with Pacific Point ink. - [You Make Me Happy!](https://theplaidpoodle.com/you-make-me-happy/) - Card made with You Make Me Happy rubber stamp, ink and card stock. - [Oscar or Felix?](https://theplaidpoodle.com/oscar-or-felix/) - Do you work in an organized or disorganized creating space? - [You're Too Kind](https://theplaidpoodle.com/youre-too-kind/) - Card made using You're Too Kind stamp set, ink and Designer Series Paper. - [My Digital Studio to the Rescue!](https://theplaidpoodle.com/my-digital-studio-to-the-rescue/) - MDS digital software used to create photo book pages, invitations, greeting cards and hoe decor. - [Sweet Sorbet Vanity Tray](https://theplaidpoodle.com/sweet-sorbet-vanity-tray/) - DYI acrylic tray made with Stampin' Up! Designer Series Paper and frame. - [You Can Never Have Too Much Happy!](https://theplaidpoodle.com/you-can-never-have-too-much-happy/) - Card made using rubber stamp, ink and markers. - [February 25, 2014](https://theplaidpoodle.com/february-25-2014/) - New Weekly Deals and Stampin' Up! Promotions NEW WEEKLY DEALS (Feb 25 - March 3 Only)! Click here to order. WHICH FREE GIFTS WILL YOU CHOOSE? Earn a FREE Stampin' Up! product gift for every $50 you spend during Sale-A-Bration (January 28 - March 31). Click here for details. Free markers with - [Thank-You Box](https://theplaidpoodle.com/thank-you-box/) - Thank-you box created using card stock, rubber stamps, paper punches and ink. - [WEEKLY SPECIALS: Good thru February 24](https://theplaidpoodle.com/weekly-specials-good-thru-february-24/) - Rubber stamping and card making sale. ## Pages - [Classes & Events](https://theplaidpoodle.com/card-making-classes/) - 🍂 August Card Making Classes It’s time to welcome autumn crafting! Join me for a fun, creative class where we’ll make three autumn-themed cards, including two fun folds, plus a sweet treat box with treats included! 🎨 Class Includes: Make 3 Beautiful Autumn Themed Cards with envelopes - 2 fun-folds! Make a sweet treat box, - [CATALOGS](https://theplaidpoodle.com/catalogs/) - Current Stampin' Up! catalogs. - [Craft Room Favorites](https://theplaidpoodle.com/craft-room-favorites/) - This page contains affiliate links. If you click any of the affiliate links and purchase a product, I may earn a commission but don’t worry, there is no cost to you! Sizzix Chrome Precision Base Plate Fine-Tip Glue Bottle Action Wobbles Glossy Accents - [Join My Team of Paper Dolls](https://theplaidpoodle.com/join-my-team-2/) - Become a member of Stampin' Up! and my community, The Paper Dolls, with the purchase of the Stampin' Up! 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