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HAVING FUN WITH THE FRIGHTFULLY FUN SUITE COLLECTION

July 22, 2026 · Comments Off

There’s nothing quite like getting into the Halloween spirit with the Frightfully Fun Suite Collection! From adorable spooky cats to playful Halloween greetings, this collection makes it easy to create cards that are festive, fun, and sure to bring a smile. Mix the patterned papers, stamps, and coordinating dies to make each card uniquely boo-tiful!

Supplies and Measurements:

· Basic Black Cardstock – 8 ½ “ x 5 ½ “, scored at 4 ¼ “ (cardbase)

· Basic White Cardstock – 8 “ x 5 “, scored at 2 ½ “, 4 ½ “ , and 6 “ (inside of card mechanism)

· Frightfully Fun Designer 12 x 12 Series Paper – 5 ¼ “ x 4 “ (front of card); 4 ¾ “ x 1 ¾ “, 4 ¾ “ x 1 ¼ “ (inside panels)

· Oh My Fright Stamps and Dies, Stylish Shapes Dies, Adhesive-Backed Bats, Ghosts & Dots

MOTIVATION MONDAY

July 20, 2026 · Comments Off

This week I decided to use an easy to follow template to create a few cards. I made several cards in no time at all!

Template measurements:

· Basic White Cardstock – 8 ½ “ x 5 ½ “, scored at 4 ¼ “ (cardbase), 1 7/8 “ circle

· Basic Black Cardstock – 5 ¼ “ 4 “, cut diagonally from both corners to create 4 triangles

· Basic Gray Cardstock – 5 ¼ “ 4 “, cut diagonally from both corners to create 4 triangles

SCRAP CARD SATURDAY

July 19, 2026 · Comments Off

CHRISTMAS GIFT BOX OR ORNAMENT

July 19, 2026 · Comments Off

Another Christmas in July FB Live

July 15, 2026 · Comments Off

Join me tomorrow night for another Christmas in July project on Facebook Live. We’ll be making an ornament treat holder. If you’d like to make it with me, you’ll need the following supplies:

Piece of cardstock measuring 8 ½ ” x 5 ¼ “
Coordinating designer series paper
Ribbon
Adhesive

MOTIVATION MONDAY

July 13, 2026 · Comments Off

Need a little creative jump-start? Try starting with a simple card template! A template takes the guesswork out of the design, giving you a foundation you can customize with your favorite papers, colors, and embellishments. Just because the layout is the same doesn’t mean the cards have to be—let your creativity shine!

I used products from the Valley in Bloom Suite Collection to create my card.

Template measurements:

· Basic White Cardstock – 8 ½ “ x 5 ½ “, scored at 4 ¼ “ (cardbase)

· Basic Black Cardstock – 5 ½ “ x 3 “

· Basic Gray Cardstock – 5 ¼ “ x 2 ¾ “

· Smoky Slate Cardstock -3 “ x 1”

· Gray Granite Cardstock – 1 ¾ “ circle

SCRAP CARD SATURDAY

July 13, 2026 · Comments Off

Every little piece of cardstock or designer paper has the potential to become something beautiful! Instead of letting those leftover scraps pile up, challenge yourself to turn them into a handmade card. A few strips of patterned paper, a die cut, a greeting, and an embellishment are often all you need to create a card that’s just as special as one made from a full sheet.

Using your scraps is a great way to stretch your supplies, reduce waste, and spark creativity. You might even discover a new favorite layout along the way!

Supplies and Measurements:

· Gorgeous Grape Cardstock – 8 ½ “ x 5 ½ “, scored at 4 ¼ “ (cardbase)

· Highland Heather Cardstock – 5 ¼ “ x 4 “

· Basic White Cardstock – 5 ¼ “ x 4“

· Violet Dreams Designer Series Paper – scraps cut down to 5 ¼ “ ½ “ strips (need 8 strips total)

· Framed Violets Stamp Set

· Ink – Gorgeous Grape

· Lazy Daisy 3D Embossing Folder

· Rhinestone Basic Jewels

Instructions:

1. Layer ½ “ strips of designer series paper onto the 5 ¼ “ x 4 “ Basic White cardstock.

2. Once Basic White cardstock is completed covered cut a random diagonal section from the center of the cardstock. You will have 3 pieces of cardstock now.

3. Use the center section of the cardstock and run it through the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine in the Lazy Daisy 3D embossing folder. Then adhere to the piece in the center of the Highland Heather piece of cardstock. Stamp your sentiment diagonally below the piece of embossed cardstock. Add to your card base and embellish with Rhinestone Basic Jewels.

4. Take the remaining two pieces of cardstock that are embellished with the strips of DSP and add to the top and bottom of another piece of Highland Heather cardstock. Stamp your sentiment in between these pieces and add some of the precut images of flowers that come in the pack of DSP.

Have you seen the gorgeous new kits available?

July 13, 2026 · Comments Off

The Gilded Gallery Kit creates card designs that feel truly frame-worthy. Soft lavender and coral tones, watercolor-style florals and birds, and gilded paper frames paired with gold foil give every card an upscaled, fine-art look. This kit makes it easy to create polished cards for birthdays, thanks, and sending love. https://www.stampinup.com/products/gilded-gallery-kit-english?demoid=2096984 or click on photo above.

The Daisy Days Kit comes with all the scrapbooking essentials you’ll need for your album, including precut images and sentiments, journaling pieces, and pockets for cherished memorabilia. https://www.stampinup.com/products/daisy-days-kit?demoid=2096984 or click on photo above

Is It Too Early to Make Halloween Cards?

July 8, 2026 · Comments Off

If you ask a crafter… absolutely not! Halloween will be here before we know it, and getting an early start means you can enjoy creating without feeling rushed. It also gives you plenty of time to experiment with fun colors, spooky embellishments, and creative techniques before the busy holiday season begins.

For this card I used the Everyday Arches Dies to create my card base…reminds me of a tombstone! I’m featuring the Frightfully Fun Suite Collection. It is packed with everything you need to create adorable Halloween projects that are more cute than spooky! With playful images, coordinating designer paper, dies, embellishments, and festive colors, it’s easy to mix and match pieces to create cards, treat holders, and scrapbook pages that are full of Halloween charm.

Supplies and Measurements:

· Basic Gray Cardstock – 8 ½ “ x 5 ½ “, scored at 4 ¼ “ (card base), use largest die in Everyday Arches to create card base.

· Basic White Cardstock – 5 ¼ “ x 4 “, use 2^nd to largest Everyday Arches die to cut shape to adhere inside the card; scrap piece to stamp ghost and greeting for front of card

· Basic Black Cardstock – small scrap to die cut bats

· Frightfully Fun 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper; use 3^rd to largest die from Everyday Arches to die cut piece you want to use on the card front.

· Oh My Fright Stamps & Dies Bundle

Motivation Monday

July 6, 2026 · Comments Off

Need a little creative jumpstart this week? Start with a simple card template and let the details do the work! A basic layout is the perfect foundation, and with just a few extra touches—an embossed background, die cuts, and a few pretty embellishments—you can transform a simple design into something truly special. Don’t overthink it…gather a few favorite supplies and enjoy the creative process. Sometimes the simplest layouts become the cards everyone remembers.