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VELVET MEADOW

May 6, 2026 · Comments Off

Velvet Meadow 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper

I wish you could feel this paper! It’s so soft and the velvet-finish texture is so special. Each sheet features colorful floral designs on one side and soft patterns in neutral colors on the other. I used different sides of the paper to create this wedding card.

DETAILS
– 12 sheets: 2 each of 6 double-sided designs
– 12″ x 12″ (30.5 x 30.5 cm)
– Acid and lignin free (this product is photo-safe)
– Includes flocked details on some sheets
– Colors: Basic Beige, Berry Burst, Bubble Bath, Cloud Cover, Daffodil Delight, Peaceful Pine

NEW CATALOG

May 5, 2026 · Comments Off

There are so many exciting new products being released today!

The wait is over! If you have been a customer in the past year you should have already received your free catalog in the mail. Remember, you must opt in for communication for me to be able to mail you a catalog. If you didn’t receive a catalog, no worries. You can still view all the new and exciting products online.

NEW ONLINE EXCLUSIVES AVAILABLE TODAY

NEW KITS

2 new kits are also available today! Kits include designed projects that come in a range of project types. They are perfect for new crafters, busy crafters, or crafters who want quick and easy projects.

Have a card ready when an occasion comes up, whether it’s for Father’s Day, a quick congrats, or a simple thank-you. The Serene Scenes Kit includes coordinating card making materials and a stamp set with sentiments for both the inside and outside, making it easy to pull together something heartfelt. Create clean, simple cards that feature inviting watercolor-feel landscape scenes.

DETAILS
– Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs
– Folded card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm)
– Colors: Cloud Cover, Fresh Freesia, Gray Granite, Misty Moonlight, Mossy Meadow, Old Olive, Petal Pink, Secret Sea
– Also available in French

Kit includes one of each item listed below.
– Serene Scenes Stamp Set
– Clear stamp block
– Gray Granite Classic Stampin’ Spot
– Step-by-step instructions
– 9 printed envelopes
– Precut paper pieces
– Adhesive

MOTIVATION MONDAY

May 4, 2026 · Comments Off

I love when customers/friends send me inspiration from things they have been working on! Crystal shared this template and card she made used her leftover Paper Pumpkin kit from March. What’s great about Paper Pumpkin is once you’ve completed your kit you still may have some pieces leftover along with the stamps from the kit to make more cards! Thank you for sharing your idea, Crystal! Here are her template and card.

Here is what I came up with using her template for my own Motivation Monday card.

I used brand new products from the Scenic Coast Suite that will be available for purchase tomorrow. I know you are going to love this beautiful collection of products as much as I do!

SCRAP CARD SATURDAY

May 2, 2026 · Comments Off

It’s scrap card Saturday and you know what that means….time to pull out some of the scraps of paper you’ve been hanging on to and make a card. I used the scraps that were left over from my Motivation Monday card to make a card today.

Here are the products I used to make my card.

Words & Wishes Photopolymer Stamp Set – available May 5th in the new catalog

Hurry Sale Almost Over

May 2, 2026 · Comments Off

PAINTED SKIES

April 30, 2026 · Comments Off

Today, I’ve been using the Painted Skies kit to make some really gorgeous cards.

So, why purchase a kit?

1. Everything is included (no guesswork)

Stampin’ Up! kits are all-inclusive, meaning you get paper, envelopes, embellishments, adhesive, and instructions in one box.
No digging through supplies or shopping for extras.

2. Quick and easy to complete

Kits are designed for fast, stress-free crafting.
Perfect for busy people or last-minute cards.
You can sit down and finish a set of cards in one evening.

3. Perfect for beginners (but still fun for experienced crafters)

They’re made to be easy to follow, even if someone has never made a card before.
Seasoned crafters still enjoy them for relaxing, no-pressure creativity.

4. Coordinated, professional designs

Everything is pre-designed and color-coordinated, so the finished cards look polished and beautiful—no design skills required.

5. No prep or planning required. Just open the box and start creating.

You don’t have to:

come up with a design
measure and cut everything
match colors

6. Meaningful handmade cards (without the hassle)

Handmade cards feel more personal and thoughtful than store-bought ones.
Kits make it easy to give something heartfelt without spending hours.

7. Great for gifts or group activities

Kits are perfect for:

Girls’ nights
Craft classes
Family time
Gifts for crafty (or non-crafty!) friends

8. Portable and travel-friendly, everything is contained in one kit, so you can take it with you:

on vacation
to a friend’s house
to events

Celebrate National Scrapbooking Day

April 29, 2026 · Comments Off

Celebrate National Scrapbooking Day on Saturday, May 2^nd with a sale!

Details:

24 hours only
20% off select memory keeping products
Items available while supplies last
See and shop all qualifying products in the online store on May 2nd

MOTIVATION MONDAY

April 27, 2026 · Comments Off

Today I’ve used a simple template but made a beautiful card by featuring some designer series paper.

Template measurements:

Basic White Cardstock

8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″, scored at 4 1/2″ (cardbase)
4 1/2″ x 3 1/4″

Basic Black Cardstock

5 1/4″ x 4″
4 1/4″ x 3″

Products featured in my card:

SCRAP CARD SATURDAY

April 25, 2026 · Comments Off

USE YOUR SCRAPS TO MAKE CARDS

Don’t toss it! Turn those scraps of paper into beautiful handmade cards.

If you’re anything like me, you probably have a growing pile of paper scraps sitting on your craft table. Too pretty to throw away…but too small or too random to know what to do with. Sound familiar?

Here’s the good news: those scraps are actually little pieces of creative gold. With just a bit of intention, you can turn them into stunning, one-of-a-kind handmade cards!

Why save your scrap paper?

1. It saves money – cardstock and designer series paper add up quickly. Using your scraps helps stretch your scraps and make every purchase go further.

2. It sparks creativity – working with limited pieces forces you to think outside the box. some of the most unique designs come from “making do” with what you already have.

3. It reduces waste – crafting is more enjoyable when it’s a little more sustainable. Using scraps means less waste and more purpose for every piece of paper.

Follow along with me each Saturday as I start Scrap Card Saturday. I will give you ideas from the simplest to more advanced ways to use those scraps of paper and cardstock.

day’s card features 2″ x 3″ scraps of designer series paper. Measurements and products used are listed below…

Thick Basic White Cardstock – 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″, scored at 4 1/4″ (cardbase)
Lost Lagoon Cardstock – 5 1/4″ x 4″
Basic White Cardstock – 5″ x 3 3/4″, run through Soft Waves 3D Embossing folder (available in Last Chance products).
Painted Illusions 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper – 3″ x 2″, cut 3 pieces (February 2026 product of the month – still available).
Words & Wishes Photopolymer Stamp Set (available May 4th).
Scrap of Basic White and Flirty Flamingo Cardstock to stamp your sentiment and matte it.
I used Faceted Snowflakes to embellish the front of the card (available on the Last Chance product list).

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April 25, 2026 · Comments Off