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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 several project samples using products from the new catalog in today’s Livestream. Watch the replay here:

The online version of the catalog can be seen here on my Catalog Page Here.

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Mystery Boxes are Here!

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 personal goal with Stampin’ Up! that I want to achieve and the Mystery Box is my way of thanking you for helping me reach that goal!

How do I Get a Mystery Box?

Starting today, April 25, 2022, when you place a $75 order with me in my ONLINE STORE HERE, you will be eligible for a Mystery Box shipped to you WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!  I will even pay the shipping for your Mystery Box!

  • Use the Mystery Box Host Code NDZGW64G when placing your order.
  • They are limited and will go FAST, so feel free to contact me here to ask if they are still available. 
  • $75 order must be before tax and shipping
  • All products are “as is”.. some new, most gently used, all in good condition
  • Contents of each box will vary – it’s a MYSTERY, remember? 
  • Only available while supplies last
  • No refunds or exchanges
  • 1 box per customer

Questions? Click HERE to contact me!

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 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 personal goal with Stampin’ Up! that I want to achieve and the Mystery Box is my way of thanking you for helping me reach that goal!

How do I Get a Mystery Box?

Starting tomorrow, April 25, 2022, when you place a $75 order with me in my ONLINE STORE HERE, you will be eligible for a Mystery Box shipped to you WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!  I will even pay the shipping for your Mystery Box!

  • Use the Mystery Box Host Code NDZGW64G when placing your order.
  • They are limited and will go FAST, so feel free to contact me here to ask if they are still available. 
  • $75 order must be before tax and shipping
  • All products are “as is”.. some new, most gently used, all in good condition
  • Contents of each box will vary – it’s a MYSTERY, remember? 
  • Only available while supplies last
  • No refunds or exchanges
  • 1 box per customer

Questions? Click HERE to contact me!

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. I like to use Stazon Jet Black ink. You will also want to use good watercolor paper that will not pill up when wet. I used the now-retired Shimmery White cardstock from Stampin’ Up! for this card but their Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper is also an excellent choice.

Product List
Warm Welcome Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
Warm Welcome Dies
Jet Black Stāzon Ink Pad
Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad
Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad
Smoky Slate Classic Stampin' Pad
Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock
Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Poppy Parade 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Shimmery White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper
Painted Texture 3 D Embossing Folder
Water Painters
Rustic Metallic Adhesive Backed Dots
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
Stampin' Dimensionals

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 you’re having, those rays of light are sure to bring encouragement!

The “Sending Sunshine and good feelings” sentiment works couples well with the Rays of Light stamp set.

I used a masking technique to shorten the stamped sentiment. This video replay from today’s Livestream demonstrates how I did that.

Product List
Rays Of Light Cling Stamp Set
Good Feelings Cling Stamp Set (English)
Basic Borders Dies
Jet Black Stāzon Ink Pad
Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad
Balmy Blue 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Brushed Brass Butterflies
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
Stamparatus
Take Your Pick
Stampin' Seal
Stampin' Dimensionals

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 again this Spring. It comes from the Framed Florets stamp set.

The gift bag measures 3-3/4″ wide by 2″ deep. I’ve gusseted the sides and created a flap to close the bag. A 12″ x 1-1/4″ strip of designer series paper keeps the bag closed.

Cutting/Scoring Guide

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Make a Sweet Songbirds Thank-You Card

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 the layers, I chose to use the Deckled Rectangle Dies to add some texture and a little more interest.

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Iridescent Pearls
Iridescent Pearls

Make a Playing in the Rain Card using Paper Scraps

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 background created with the paper strips, reminiscent of a rainbow, makes a great background for the clouds and kite die-cuts. Watch this video tutorial for full directions:

Product List
Playing In The Rain Bundle (English)
Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Cloud Punch
Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
Stampin' Dimensionals

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 cutting and scoring diagrams. The .pdf is ready to download and print for your personal use. If you would like to see more of these project recipes in the future please let me know. Click on the button below to get the project directions.

Today was a true Monday and I had terrible technical difficulties before going live for today’s Livestream. Fortunately, my fix for everything technical – restart all devices – worked and I was able to go on and demonstrate how to make the Easter Bunny Pocket Treat Holders.

Product List
Easter Bunny Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad
Fresh Freesia 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Dandy Designs 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper
Highland Heather 1/2" (1.3 Cm) Grosgrain Ribbon
Fresh Freesia Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
Flirty Flamingo Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
Mango Melody Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
Layering Circles Dies
Paper Trimmer
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
Stampin' Seal
Tear & Tape Adhesive
Stampin' Dimensionals

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.

Product List
Something Fancy Bundle (English)
Starry Sky Classic Stampin' Pad
2022–2024 In Color™ 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock
Starry Sky 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
Stampin' Dimensionals

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 the card.

The fun sentiment on the card is from the Something Fancy stamp set and was cut out using the coordinating Something Fancy Dies.

Not one to leave a card without an embellishment, I added a black baker’s twine bow and five Pastel Adhesive-Backed Sequins to finish the card.

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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 paper trimmer that includes a scoring blade. I used this one from Stampin’ Up!

Here is a diagram showing the cutting and scoring I used to create this fun-fold card base:

Watch this video for complete cutting and scoring instructions:

Cutting & Scoring Guide

  • Card Base = 8″ x 5-1/2″
  • Designer Series Paper = two pieces 1-7/8″ x 5-1/4″ each, one piece 2-7/8″ x 1-7/8″, four pieces 1-7/8″ x 1″ each
  • Basic White = two pieces 1-5/8″ x 5″ each
  • Sentiment Tag -1-3/4″ x 3″
  • Scraps of Melon Mambo for heart die-cuts
  • Scraps of Basic White for ice cream and straw
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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 Blooms Designer Series Paper. One of the viewers on my LiveStream today suggested the Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon. It’s the perfect embellishment for the front of the card.

You will need two pieces of cardstock for the card base. One piece measures 4-1/4″ x 8″ and is scored at 2″ on the long side. The other piece measures 4-1/4″ x 3″. The Hello, Irresistible Designer Series Paper measures 3-3/4″ x 5″ and 3-3/4″ x 2-1/2″. Watch the replay of my Coffee & a Card Live-Stream for step-by-step instructions to make your own corner pocket card.

Make Three Quick & Easy Valentine’s 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 the bag, I added a sentiment tag. The tag is made with the Heart Punch Pack and then embellished with die-cuts from the Share a Milkshake dies.

The second quick and easy Valentine’s Treat Holder is this cute chocolate-topped ladybug. I used the Hello Ladybug Bundle from Stampin’ Up! as the base for a heart-shaped Dove chocolate.

The final quick and easy Valentine’s Treat Holder I’m sharing with you today is this wrapped Hershey’s Chocolate Nugget. It’s a 1″ x 8-1/2″ strip of Country Floral Designer Series Paper wrapped around the chocolate. I embellished it with a stitched circle die-cut topped with heart die-cuts.

Watch the video for step-by-step instructions for all three treat holders

Product List
Share A Milkshake Bundle (English)
Hello Ladybug Bundle (English)
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad
Sweet Sorbet Classic Stampin' Pad
Heart Punch Pack
Stitched Shapes Dies
Peekaboo Treat Bags
Country Floral Lane 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Sweet Sorbet 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Polished Pink 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Balmy Blue 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
Mini Stampin' Dimensionals
Mini Glue Dots